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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: July 22 Rome Tornado Response Updates
ROME, N.Y. -- County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan provided an update on tornado response and recovery efforts. The full press conference, posted to the Oneida County Government Facebook page, can be found below. The conference lasted about 30 minutes.
JULY 22: Rome Tornado Relief Services
ROME, N.Y. -- Nearly a week into the cleanup from last week's devastating tornado that struck Rome, local organizations are offering services to those still in need. The following information was posted to the City of Rome's Facebook page:. Monday, July 22:. Connected Community Schools at 207 N. James St.—breakfast...
Man With History Of Stalking & Harassing Young Girls Seen In Central New York
An urgent warning after a man with a history of stalking was seen harassing a number of underage girls in Central New York. Kayleigh Burgess, the assistant manager from the Planet Fitness in Rome said a guy was harassing her and numerous other girls at the gym. "He told me I caught his attention because of my birth year on my necklace which makes me 26 years younger than him."
Thousands receive meals, health care, mental health services in Rome after tornado
Rome, N.Y. -- Hundreds of people lined up in Rome Sunday seeking meals and essential health and human services after the destruction of their homes and businesses by a tornado Tuesday. Two mobile operations were set up this weekend to provide residents with services for public assistance, health and mental...
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.
Rome church welcomes nearby Presbyterian church after storm damage
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Typically on Sunday mornings, you could spot Brittney Cataldo at Rome’s First Presbyterian church for their worship service. But this past week’s First Presbyterian Church Sunday service was hosted at Zion Episcopal church. “Since the tornado, we have not been able to go...
Rome continues to rebuild after a devastating tornado
Rome continues to rebuild after a devastating Tornado. Oneida County Deputy Health Director Katie Mungari passes out water to hundreds of people lined up to get help in Rome, N.Y. on Sunday, July. 21, 2024. A devastating tornado ripped through the city on Tuesday, July 21, 2024. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.comGet Photo.
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.
National Grid: Power Restoration Completed in Rome, Reimbursement Available for Expired Food
ROME, N.Y. -- National Grid says they've completed power restoration efforts following Tuesday's severe weather. The power company says more than 213,000 customers statewide were affected by power outages from the storm. The storm also damaged 460 power poles and significantly damaged transmission and distribution services. National Grid says that...
An introduction to the Irish sport of Camogie in Utica
UTICA — The public is invited to learn a wee bit about the Irish sport of Camogie at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St. ICC intern Chloe Griffin from County Kerry Ireland will...
Cleaning up the storm one slice at a time
ROME N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Although many business doors are closed in Rome, the one service that remains open is lending a helping hand. This community is doing everything it can to get back to normalcy — dedicating their time to not only cleaning up debris but banding together to get the job done with a special delivery.
Special Mass Held for Four 100-Year-Old Parishioners at Utica Church
UTICA, N.Y. -- Four parishioners from St. Louis Gonzaga church in Utica were celebrated at a special mass in Utica Sunday morning. The four women are all 100 years old. Unfortunately, only three of the four were in attendance at the event Sunday morning. The pastor said the women have...
Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show Docks Up at Clift Park
RYAN CUDDY REPORTER: THAT HORN WAS FROM A SIGHT SEEING BOAT THAT TOURS THE FINGER LAKES. IT WILL BE ON DISPLAY WITH OTHER OLD FASHIONED SHIPS AT THE SKANEATELES ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT SHOW AT CLIFT PARK. HILARY FENNER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SKANEATELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISCUSSES THE UPCOMING EVENT.
A Central New York restaurant with multiple identities has closed, citing rising costs
Cicero, N.Y. — A restaurant that combined a quirky diner, a classic sports pub, a pizzeria and one of Upstate New York’s best-known wing brands has closed permanently. The Cicero Eatery at 7785 Frontage Road closed Sunday, said Robb Bidwell, who owns the business with partner Doug Balle. It opened in 2021 as a second location for Armory Square’s Modern Malt diner, then transitioned to the Cicero Eatery in March 2023.
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