Bob Joseph

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

Aliza Spencer Homicide Investigation: Reward Increased to $50,000

Authorities have announced that the reward being offered in connection with the fatal shooting of a Binghamton girl has been increased.

Binghamton Man Who Killed Cheri Lindsey Will Remain in Prison

76-year-old James Wales - who was convicted of murder in the 1984 killing of a Binghamton girl - has again been denied parole.

Man Charged with Murder in Death of Binghamton Firefighter

A suspect has been indicted on murder and arson counts in connection with the Binghamton blaze that resulted in the death of city firefighter John Gaudet.

New Owners Take Over Garage Taco Bar in Downtown Binghamton

Some new features may be coming to a downtown Binghamton restaurant that opened nearly a decade ago.

Owego Grand Union Closing as New Aldi Store Prepares to Open

Eastern Tioga County will be losing a full-service supermarket as it gains a no-frills discount grocery store.

Uber to Pay $290 Million in New York State Wage Theft Settlement

Current and former drivers for two rideshare companies could be eligible for cash under a settlement announced by the New York state attorney general's office.

Suspect in Cornell Threat Case Being Held at Broome County Jail

A 21-year-old Cornell University junior accused of threatening Jewish students at the school is being held at Broome County Jail in the town of Dickinson.

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.

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.