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Bob Joseph
Binghamton Police Expanding “Coffee with A Cop” Initiative
Binghamton police officers may soon be getting together to chat with city residents over a cup of coffee on a regular basis.
Wegmans to Drop Plastic Bags Before New York State Ban
New York Wegmans stores will eliminate the use of plastic grocery bags ahead of the state's deadline for the move.
Deal Announced to Keep Spectrum Cable in New York State
State regulators are preparing to allow Spectrum Cable to continue operating in New York.
No Opening Date Yet for Endwell Plasma Collection Center
A plasma donation facility in Endwell that was expected to start operating several months ago still hasn't opened.
Mirabito Store Clerk Accused of Not Filling ATM with Cash
An employee of a Mirabito convenience store faces a felony charge for allegedly keeping money that was to have been placed in an ATM.
Old Ozalid Building Coming Down in Johnson City
Demolition crews are tearing down another massive structure on Corliss Avenue in Johnson City.
Major Broome Fentanyl, Meth Dealer Gets 15 Years in Prison
A Broome County man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after police seized drugs they said had a street value of $1 million.
Richard Gilbert, Longtime Manager of JC Wegmans, Dies
The man who had been manager of the Johnson City Wegmans store for nearly two decades has died.
State Trooper Fatally Shoots Man After Overdose Call
A man died shortly after he was shot by a New York State Trooper who had responded to a report of a possible overdose.
Ash Tree Removal Project to Continue at IBM Glen
Work to remove ash trees at the IBM Glen in the town of Union is taking longer than anticipated.