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Bob Joseph
Sections of Crumbling Binghamton Floodwall Being Repaired
A multiyear project to repair three sections of an 80-year-old floodwall in the city of Binghamton is underway.
Vestal Town Supervisor Candidates: Schaffer, Sexton and Wolf
The three candidates for town of Vestal supervisor discussed key issues on a radio call-in program as the election campaign drew to a close.
Uber to Pay $290 Million in New York State Wage Theft Settlement
Current and former drivers for two rideshare companies could be eligible for cash under a settlement announced by the New York state attorney general's office.
Binghamton Knock Downs: Seven More Buildings to Be Demolished
Roving wrecking crews are preparing to remove several structures in a few Binghamton neighborhoods.
B.U. Research Building in Johnson City Nearing Completion
Exterior construction work on a new Binghamton University research and development building in Johnson City is about to wrap up
Suspect in Cornell Threat Case Being Held at Broome County Jail
A 21-year-old Cornell University junior accused of threatening Jewish students at the school is being held at Broome County Jail in the town of Dickinson.
Broome DA Campaign: Battisti, Ryan, Korchak Discuss Election
Republican Paul Battisti and Democrat Matthew Ryan are facing each other in this year's election to determine who will succeed Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak.
DA Fights Parole for Driver in Crash That Killed Harper Stantz
A parole hearing is to be held soon for the man whose vehicle struck and killed 16-year-old Harper Stantz near Binghamton's Recreation Park.
Binghamton’s Beloved Red Oak Restaurant to Reopen
The Red Oak Restaurant on Front Street in Binghamton - which closed three years ago - is expected to make a comeback.
Binghamton Univ. Student Found Dead at Base of Library Tower
Authorities at Binghamton University say the body of a student was discovered outside the 15-story library tower on the Vestal campus.