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Bob Joseph
District to Commission Study on Future of Binghamton Schools
The Binghamton City School District is preparing to seek a feasibility study to evaluate facilities and determine what will have to be done to meet future needs.
New NYS Push for Safe Injection Sites for Drug Users
An effort to permit drug users in New York state to inject themselves in a safer, controlled environment is continuing.
Equipment From Binghamton Power Plant Heading to California
A California energy company is removing some expensive gear from a Binghamton power plant it shut down a few days ago.
Congresswoman Tenney Was Not on Train Involved in Crash
Representative Claudia Tenney was not among the Republican members of Congress who were aboard an Amtrak train that collided with a truck in Virginia.
Expert Advice: In Case of Ice Jam Flooding, Move Quickly
With more rain and milder temperatures across the Southern Tier, emergency services officials will be keeping a close watch for sudden flooding as a result of ice jams.
Ice Jams Cause Problems in Broome County
Some minor flooding linked to ice jams and melting snow has been reported in the Binghamton area.
104,000 Pounds of Trash Dumped Near Kamikaze Curve
A massive traffic backup developed after a truck loaded with more than 50 tons of construction debris overturned at the Interstate 81/Route 17 interchange in Binghamton.
One Dead, Four Hurt After Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81
The southbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Susquehanna County were closed for hours following a multiple-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of one person.
Man Dies Following I-81 Crash Near Binghamton
Investigators say a man died at a hospital shortly after the minivan he was driving veered off Interstate 81 before coming to a rest in a ditch south of Binghamton.
Makeover Planned for Historic Downtown Binghamton Building
A building with a storied history in downtown Binghamton is about to get a new look.