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
Driver Flees After Pursued Car Slams Into Pole on Riverside Drive
A vehicle which had been sought by police on Route 17 crashed into a utility pole on Riverside Drive in Johnson City.
Outpouring of Support for Silo Restaurant Owner Following Fire
Longtime customers, neighbors and friends are reacting with sadness after the iconic Silo Restaurant in Chenango County was destroyed by a fast-moving blaze.
Fate of Former CVS Building in Downtown Binghamton Uncertain
Business operators and Binghamton officials are wondering what will happen to the downtown property that was occupied by a drug store for 97 years.
FBI Still Offering $50,000 Reward in Johnson City Homicide Case
It's been nearly 1,000 days since Johnson City restaurant owner Shakeel Khan was fatally shot as he closed his business.
Paper Cuts: “Press & Sun-Bulletin” to Eliminate More Print Issues
The Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin has announced it will drop several print editions in coming weeks.
Downtown Binghamton’s Old “Dixie Hotel” on the Auction Block
Something new may be coming to a 120-year-old Binghamton building that once was a hotel but in recent years became known as a residence for many registered sex offenders.
JC “Victory” Building to Have More Apartments than First Planned
A developer says several dozen additional apartments will be part of his project to transform an old Johnson City shoe factory into a residential and commercial complex.
New Nightclub Preparing to Open in Downtown Binghamton
A downtown Binghamton spot that's been home to a series of restaurants, bars and clubs over the years is about to get a new life.
Chenango Bridge is the Latest Community Without a Bank Branch
The Citizens Bank branch in Chenango Bridge has closed its doors as the national trend of fewer bank offices continues.
Winds Blamed for Collapse at Greater Binghamton Sports Complex
Weather again is being cited as the reason for a second catastrophic failure at the Greater Binghamton Sports Complex in the town of Union.