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
Binghamton Univ. Classes Cancelled During Police Investigation
Classes at Binghamton University were cancelled Monday while police investigated an incident outside the library tower building on the Vestal campus.
Police Searching for Armed Man in Town of Fenton
A roadway in northern Broome County was sealed off as a manhunt was launched for a person believed to have been armed with an AR-style rifle.
Downtown Owego Building Rehab Project Receives $1 Million Boost
A Vestal developer is planning a major renovation of an unsafe abandoned historic structure in Tioga County.
Café and Bookstore to Open in the Village of Owego
A family-owned and operated bookstore and coffee shop is about to open its doors in Tioga County.
Hochul Blasts Proposal to Declare AR-15 the U.S. “National Gun”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has criticized Congressman George Santos for backing a measure that would designate the AR-15 rifle as the "National Gun of the United States.
Millions of New Yorkers Urged to Mask Due to Covid Case Increase
As the number of Covid cases starts to rise again, federal health officials are advising people in sections of New York state to resume wearing masks while indoors.
Oil Company Fined $2 Million for Threatening Southern Tier Water
Authorities have announced a $2 million judgment against an oil company operator for endangering the water of residents of the Southern Tier and western New York.
Imperium Starts Endicott Lithium-Ion Battery Production Work
A major milestone has been reached at the long-awaited Imperium 3 New York lithium-ion battery factory in Endicott.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Hochul Declares State Disaster Emergency
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state disaster emergency in response to the increasing number of confirmed monkeypox cases.
Endicott’s National Pipe Sold to Irish Building Materials Company
A company owned by a Broome County man has been acquired by a global provider of building materials.