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
UPDATE: Binghamton Amber Alert Canceled, Girls Located
Police have issued an Amber Alert after two eight-year-old girls reportedly were abducted on Binghamton's West Side.
All Walmart, Sam’s Club Stores Will Soon Require Masks
Masks will no longer be optional for customers at all Walmart and Sam's Club stores as the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States continues to rise.
Cuomo Offers More Details About Upstate Reopening Plans
Efforts to develop a strategy to "un-pause" New York state on a regional basis are moving forward.
Cuomo Expects New York Reopening on a Regional Basis
Things could get moving again after the coronavirus pandemic shutdown in some parts of New York sooner than others.
Nearly 800 People Died of COVID-19 in New York State in One Day
New York's coronavirus death toll rose above 7,000 as a record number of people died in a 24-hour period.
Hospital Worker Accused of Stealing Protective Face Masks
One Cooperstown hospital employee has been charged and more arrests are possible in connection with the theft of medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo Shuts Down New York: Essential Workers Only
Governor Andrew Cuomo says all non-essential employees in New York state should stay home as he expands efforts to control the spread of coronavirus.
Woman Hurt in Crash Near Endicott Arch
A driver was injured as the result of a collision involving a sport utility vehicle and a truck on East Main Street in Endicott.
Another Shooting Incident in Downtown Binghamton
Binghamton police again are investigating a case involving gunshots fired on a downtown street.
Big Jump Reported in Broome Fund Balance
The unassigned general fund balance for Broome County government rose significantly from the end of 2016 to the end of 2017.