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Bob Joseph
Workers Fear Rite Aid Stores in Binghamton and Endwell Will Close
Customers of Rite Aid pharmacy locations in Broome County are preparing for the possible closure of the stores.
Felix Roma Bakery in Endicott Being Prepared for Auction
Four months after a popular Endicott bakery produced its last loaf of Italian bread, the place is being prepared for an auction and sale.
Broome Fights NYC Move to Allow Use of Housing Vouchers in County
Hotels and motels in Broome County are being told not to make any deals to house homeless people from New York City.
Former “Scott’s Family Resort” Site Sparks Concern at Oquaga Lake
Some property owners at Oquaga Lake are expressing concern about the deteriorating conditions at the site of the former Scott's Family Resort.
The Spot Diner Restaurant Near Binghamton to Close
Another iconic eatery in the Binghamton area is winding down operations after several decades.
Endwell Sewage Discharge Caused by Utility Pole Installation
A broken sanitary sewer line that resulted in a discharge into a town of Union creek was linked to a recently-installed utility pole.
Norfolk Southern Starts Repair Work on Binghamton Rail Bridges
Repair work is underway on crumbling concrete sections of a railroad bridge in the city of Binghamton.
New Use Revealed for Old CVS Store in Johnson City
Renovation work is underway at a former CVS Pharmacy building on Main Street in Johnson City.
Owners of Binghamton West Side “Trap House” Get Lockdown Alert
The clock is ticking as Binghamton officials keep a wary eye on a property that's been the source of ongoing criminal activity in a West Side neighborhood.
Work Starts on Site for New Vestal Parkway Restaurant
A rapidly-expanding national restaurant chain is preparing to open its first location in the Binghamton area.