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
Endicott Store Sold Conklin Teen Rifle Used in Buffalo Massacre
Payton Gendron purchased a semi-automatic Bushmaster XM-15 rifle used in a mass shooting in Buffalo at an Endicott gun shop. Officials have described it as a "racially-motivated hate crime."
State DOT Plan to Fix Bad I-81 Bridge in Binghamton Isn’t Working
A multi-million-dollar project to repair a defective Interstate 81 bridge on Binghamton's North Side is on hold with no end in sight.
Couple Searching for Missing Dog After I-81 Crash Near State Line
A desperate search continues for a husband and wife whose dog scampered off after they were involved in a car crash on Interstate 81 south of the New York-Pennsylvania border.
Hochul Wants to Spend $1 Billion to Fill New York’s Potholes
Several million potholes could be filled across New York state under Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to spend a billion dollars to deal with the issue.
Binghamton Woman Charged with DWI After Approaching Crash Scene
A motorist was arrested after she failed to slow down as she came upon the scene of a crash on Upper Court Street in Kirkwood.
Gillibrand Criticized for Not Wearing Mask in New York Restaurant
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is taking some heat after she walked without a mask through an Albany-area restaurant, ignoring a sign posted at an entrance to the business.
FBI Still Offering $50,000 Reward in Johnson City Homicide Case
It's been nearly 1,000 days since Johnson City restaurant owner Shakeel Khan was fatally shot as he closed his business.
New York State Trooper Dies After Entering Lake on Marine Detail
Authorities say a state trooper who was working a marine detail northwest of Albany has died.
Report that Cuomo Left His Dog Behind Sparks Concern
Many dog lovers were enraged when they learned of a news account that Governor Andrew Cuomo's dog was left at the Executive Mansion after the governor moved out.
Gun-Wielding Bandit Flees on Bike After Robbing Johnson City Bank
Johnson City police say a Main Street bank branch was robbed by a masked man who then rode away on a small mountain bicycle.