Bob Joseph

Post-IBM Endicott Examined by The Wall Street Journal The national business publication reported on the financial hardships Broome County families are facing.

ENDICOTT AFTER IBM: An article on The Wall Street Journal's front page highlighted financial challenges faced by struggling families as pay increases don't keep pace with inflation.

Broome County Removes Library Benches and Bus Shelter The bus shelter and benches at the downtown Binghamton library have been removed due to public safety issues.

BINGHAMTON LIBRARY SAFETY: Broome County has yanked the bus shelter and benches that had been used by visitors for decades.

HERO OF WATERGATE: 50 years ago, a reporter spotted Judge John Sirica at a hotel on Front Street in Binghamton, New York.

BEAUTIFUL BABBLING BROOK: Enjoying the natural beauty of historic Bayless Creek in Binghamton, New York.

Endicott's New ShotSpotter System is Working The village police department is the first in the Southern Tier to use the gunshot-detection technology.

PINPOINTING GUNSHOTS: The Endicott Police Department has been gaining experience as the first Southern Tier law enforcement agency using ShotSpotter technology.

Two State Troopers Shot in Susquehanna County Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were taken to the hospital after they were wounded when they responded to a call in Thompson township.

BREAKING: Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers have been shot in Susquehanna County, about 30 miles southeast of Binghamton.

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BIRTHPLACE OF IBM: Endicott, New York - my childhood hometown - made the front page of The Wall Street Journal today. The article paints a grim picture of what's happened in this upstate community in recent decades. The good times ended when Big Blue started cutting back. Sad.

Price Chopper Parent Company May Seek a Buyer The upstate New York company that operates Price Chopper supermarkets reportedly is exploring a possible sale.

BIG SALE AHEAD? The company that operates four Price Chopper supermarkets in the Binghamton area reportedly is exploring a sale of the business. The same firm also owns Tops Friendly Markets.

Questions Persist Over Vestal Parkway Housing Project The developer of a proposed $70 million complex across from Binghamton University says he hopes the project will move forward.

VESTAL HOUSING COMPLEX: A New Jersey developer says he's "still working on a handful of things" for the proposed $70 million project across from Binghamton University.

ROAD WORK AHEAD: Be patient if you're planning to drive around downtown Binghamton this month!

Broome County's Flag Flap Raises Questions Of Support And Solidarity The Israeli flag was taken down at the Broome County Public Safety Building after local peace activists protested, sparking discussions about support and legal issues.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONTROVERSY: The Israeli flag no longer is flying at the Broome County Public Safety Building.

UNHEALTHY BINGHAMTON AIR: AQI isn't good now but it's not as bad as it was in June 2023.

CHUCKING HIS BURGER: 50 years ago, a Vestal man got into some trouble with the law. A town police officer accused the guy of creating "a hazard of a physically offensive condition by throwing a hamburg" in a parking lot of a fast-food joint on the Parkway. 🍔

Construction at the Site of a Deadly Binghamton Fire The site of the winter blaze that resulted in the death of Binghamton Firefighter JR Gaudet is getting a makeover.

SIX MONTHS LATER: Repair work is moving forward at the site of the raging fire blaze that resulted in the death of Binghamton Firefighter "JR" Gaudet. It's still not known whether a memorial will be planned for the location.

In Binghamton, A Quick-thinking Employee Saves The Day During A Shocking Supermarket Scare A frightening scene unfolded at the Binghamton Price Chopper, where quick-thinking shoppers stopped a man allegedly trying to abduct an 8-year-old girl from the store's produce section.

BINGHAMTON KIDNAP ATTEMPT: Police say a city man tried to abduct an 8-year-old girl who was shopping with her mother at the Price Chopper store on Glenwood Avenue.

GOOD NIGHT: From Binghamton, New York. The start of a great week!

BALLOON OVER BINGHAMTON: A colorful image from Binghamton's East Side.

IT'S SO REFRESHING! A memorable visit to the 2025 Spiedie Fest.

TIMES WERE DIFFERENT: 50 years ago, reporters met with the Binghamton mayor or members of his "cabinet" at City Hall every day. Newspaper, radio and television reporters had an opportunity to discuss any topic directly with the mayor and department heads. That's a great idea!

Fire Erupts in Downtown Binghamton House Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a suspicious fire in a three-story house on Court Street in downtown Binghamton.

COURT STREET BLAZE: A three-story house in downtown Binghamton was damaged in a suspicious blaze. The cause is under investigation.

A Trip Down Memory Lane: The Rise And Fall Of Ben & Jerry's Dastardly Mash Dastardly Mash, a quirky Ben & Jerry's flavor with chocolate ice cream, nuts, and raisins, was loved for years before it vanished without a trace.

WITHOUT A TRACE: Many New York ice cream fans loved Ben & Jerry's Dastardly Mash. Then it vanished. Will they ever bring it back?

Binghamton University Faces Showdown with State Agency Over Johnson City House Binghamton University’s plan to tear down a Johnson City house on Main Street may not receive approval from a powerful state agency.

DEMOLITION ON HOLD: Binghamton University officials decided to tear down a century-old house on Main Street in Johnson City. A small but powerful state office may prevent that from happening.

Binghamton Wakes Up To Gunfire As A Robbery Attempt Leaves One Man Wounded A Binghamton man was shot multiple times during a residential robbery attempt. Police are still searching for suspects.

SHOOTING INVESTIGATION UPDATE: Two Binghamton men have been arrested in connection with the incident in which a city man was shot multiple times.

Renovated Grippen Park Building is Closed But It's Slated to Reopen Soon The newly-renovated Grippen Community Park building is temporarily closed, leaving Endicott pickleball enthusiasts waiting to play.

PICKLEBALL ON PAUSE: Enthusiasts can't use the recently-opened courts at Grippen Community Park in Endicott this week.

THIS JUST IN: Construction to start on $200 million White House Ballroom.

Binghamton Wakes Up To Gunfire As A Robbery Attempt Leaves One Man Wounded A Binghamton man was shot multiple times during a residential robbery attempt. Police are still searching for suspects.

BINGHAMTON RESIDENTIAL SHOOTING: Police say a man sustained multiple gunshot wounds during an attempted robbery. Two suspects remain at large.

LET IT RAIN! Heavy showers now in the Binghamton area.

THEN AND NOW: Ben & Jerry's was described as "A Unilever Brand." That line is gone today. But the container now notes the stuff is "Manufactured for Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc." What's happening, Ben and/or Jerry? Inquiring minds want to know.

WHO MANUFACTURERS THIS? If Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. isn't making it, who is? That would be good to know. Is it in Vermont or where?