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Another tornado confirmed in Oneida County
LEE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The National Weather Service survey team is out again Monday and has found evidence of tornado damage in Lee. Lee is just north of Rome in Oneida County. This was the National Weather Service in Binghamton’s post on X (formerly Twitter). If you would...
Donations flood in from churches around the state to tornado-stricken Rome community
ROME, N.Y. — Power was restored to Rome over the weekend, but there is still much work to be done to clean up the destruction from last week’s tornado. Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lannigan said the recovery process has been an inspiring thing to see. This community really came...
Bret Michaels to rock Turning Stone with iconic hits on October 19
VERONA, N.Y. — Multi-platinum music icon and reality TV superstar Bret Michaels will perform at Turning Stone Resort Casino on Saturday, October 19 in The Event Center at Turning Stone. Whether he’s selling out stadiums or headlining hit TV shows, Bret Michaels consistently brings his iconic energy and star...
Back 2 Work: July 22–July 26
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Back 2 Work job orders for July 22–July 26. Full time for a non-profit organization that creates employment for people with disabilities. Duties: Pick customer orders in a timely manner using batch and pick tickets. Verify all items pulled for orders and place in appropriate shipping boxes. Requirements: Must have 2 years of experience as an order filler in a warehouse setting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
Nonprofit seeks to launch Syracuse charter school for kids living in poverty
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse nonprofit that’s been providing tutoring and mentoring services to city children for 16 years is now looking to open its own publicly funded school, with the goal of helping students living in poverty. The group 100 Black Men of Syracuse has an application...
Utica Police’s Most Adorable Employee Is Now Certified for This
Utica Police Officer Penny has earned a crucial certification that allows her to better assist those in crisis. Penny, a Sheepadoodle, joined UPD in September 2023 when she was just 3-months old. She was the department's first-ever therapy dog and she has already set the bar very high for future therapy officers.
Monday Forecast: Warm and Dry With Rain Late
Good morning! Today starts out with partly cloudy skies as we warm up into the 80s by the afternoon with more notable humidity. A system arrives in the late evening causing rain showers to push through overnight. Following that, we have a chance for isolated storms Tuesday with very warm and humid conditions.
Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
Get Ready for Another Week of Stormy Weather in Central New York
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for Central New York, which shows Mother Nature isn't yet finished with us. For the first time in what seems like forever, we finally enjoyed several rain and storm-free days in a row. It was a much-needed break from the severe weather we've received, especially as cities like Rome and Canastota recover from last week's tornado outbreak.
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and NYC Comptroller Lander Announce $500 Million for Affordable Housing
Agreement Designates Monies From the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund To Be Spent for Affordable Housing. Builds on Commitment to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing Housing Stock With Safer, More Affordable, Quality Homes, Reducing Housing Cost Statewide. (WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul,...
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
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