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
Blood Money: Johnson City Plasma Center Preparing to Open
The competition for blood plasma will be heating up in the Binghamton area with the impending opening of a second Broome County collection facility.
Vestal Business Rebuilding After Horrific Van Crash
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on a structure housing a Vestal beauty salon that was damaged when a minivan slammed through a wall.
Husband Charged with Murder in Death of Apalachin Woman
Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly killed his estranged wife in Apalachin.
Several Gunshots Heard in Downtown Binghamton
Binghamton police are investigating a report of gunshots being heard in a downtown neighborhood.
New Store to Open at Site of Closed Binghamton CVS Pharmacy
A Binghamton building that's been vacant for more than five years since a CVS Pharmacy closed is about to come back to life.
Look Inside the Closed Johnson City Knights of Columbus Hall
The once-busy Knights of Columbus hall on Main Street in Johnson City has been quiet over the last several years.
UHS Celebrates Completion of Johnson City Child Care Center
An abandoned Aldi grocery store in the town of Union has been turned into a modern child care and educational facility.
Tons of Trash Dumped at Route 17 Exit Near Binghamton
A tractor-trailer hauling out-of-town household garbage overturned, dumping its foul-smelling load just off Route 17 in Johnson City.
Binghamton Man Charged with Arson in Downtown Blaze
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fire that heavily damaged a downtown Binghamton apartment house.
Binghamton Police Investigate Suspicious Downtown Blaze
The investigation into a possible arson fire continued as demolition crews removed what remained of a heavily-damaged downtown Binghamton building.