I anchor "First News" and "Binghamton Now" weekday mornings on WNBF. I've been reporting news in the Twin Tiers for more than four decades. For breaking news and updates on developing stories, follow @BinghamtonNow on Twitter. Contact me by email at bob@wnbf.com
Bob Joseph
The Final Takeout at The Spot Diner Near Binghamton
It was takeout time again at The Spot Diner Restaurant in the town of Chenango. This time, though, people stopped in to pick up items they purchased in an auction.
Bar Wars: Yet Another Tavern to Open in Downtown Binghamton
This may be another big year for Binghamton restaurant and bar openings as plans for another new downtown establishment are being made public.
Secrecy Surrounds Future Use of Felix Roma Site in Endicott
A prospective buyer has been lined up to acquire the Endicott property that was home to Felix Roma & Sons Bakery for more than a half-century.
The Mysterious Demise of Vestal’s Storming Crab Restaurant
The owners of a Vestal shopping complex went to court to evict a Cajun-style seafood restaurant that had generated some excitement when it opened
Binghamton Beer Tree Restaurant Closing for a Major Makeover
Beer Tree Brew is planning some big changes for its newest operation in Broome County.
Endicott’s New Mayor Outlines Top Priorities as He Takes Office
Nick Burlingame - who has just been sworn in as mayor of Endicott - acknowledges the village is going to face plenty of challenges in the year ahead.
$3 a Gallon Gas as Byrne Dairy Opens Fourth Broome County Store
Some Broome County drivers are getting a price break on gasoline as Byrne Dairy & Deli opens another convenience store in the Binghamton area.
Kopernik Observatory in Vestal Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary
A Broome County space education center is planning to hold a series of events to mark its first half-century of operation.
“Stadium 138″ in Downtown Binghamton is Ready For Opening Day
A former Binghamton mayor is about to open a new sports bar in a building that's just been constructed on a site that's been vacant for almost 25 years.
Repairs to Fire-Damaged Binghamton Bridge May Cost Up to $35,000
A Tioga County company will do the repair work needed on a Binghamton bridge that was damaged by a fire that was set in a homeless encampment.