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National used-car retailer to open 1st location in Syracuse area
Cicero, NY - CarMax, a national chain of used-car retailers, plans to open a location in Cicero. It would be the first CarMax in the Syracuse area and Central New York. The site plan for the project has been approved by the town of Cicero planning board, according to town officials.
See 242 new arrests added to syracuse.com police blotter
The Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard police blotter of arrests from police agencies around Central New York was updated today. The arrests added this week were between June 12 and July 14. Those charged were 18 to 66 years old. Among the crimes charged this week were rape and gang assault....
New Department Chairs at Whitman
The Whitman School of Management announced the appointment of two new department chairs, effective July 1. Professor Lynne Vincent has been named chair of the Management Department, and Professor Craig Nicols has been named chair of the Lubin School of Accounting at Whitman. “I am honored to continue the progress...
Syracuse Football: Fran Brown named one of 2024's most exciting head-coaching debuts
Syracuse football first-year head coach Fran Brown is deemed one of the 10 most exciting head-coaching debuts among power-four conference teams in the upcoming season, per an article this week from 247Sports national writer Carter Bahns. That's awesome stuff. This off-season, as usual, there were a lot of head-coaching changes...
Lingering showers, a few storms Wednesday
Low pressure over eastern Canada will drag a cold front through the area today with the promise of quieter, cooler, and less humid weather to come. For today, however, rain is still in the forecast, particularly across southern and eastern portions of the region. A few showers are dotting the...
Here’s Where To Find Shelter And Food In The City Of Rome New York
If you need shelter, or food, in the City of Rome New York after the devasting storms and tornado, here's where you can go. Please email david.wheeler@townsquaremedia.com to get food, shelters, and services added to this list. American Red Cross Eastern New York. American Red Cross is operating a shelter...
Central NY city, hammered by storm, ‘looks like a war zone’ (Good Morning CNY for July 17)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 81; Low: 62. Morning thunderstorm possible; see the 5-day forecast. Storm causes extensive damage in Rome: A car on West Dominick Street in Rome, N.Y., was damaged by boards ripped off nearby buildings when a severe storm rolled through the city Tuesday. (Glenn Coin photo)
Wednesday Forecast: Dry Start With PM Scattered Showers and Storms
Good morning. We are devastated to see the damage that took place across parts of CNY yesterday especially in the Rome area as severe weather ripped over the Northeast. Today, a few more storms are possible in the afternoon forming along a frontal boundary however we aren’t expecting these to get too strong. These will strengthen south and east of Utica almost along the border of Oneonta and Delaware Counties before continuing east.
1 dead after being shot in a Rome park after a softball game
A man was fatally shot at a park in Rome following a softball game, according to the Rome Police Department. On Sunday, July 14, while at a softball tournament in Haselton-Wright Park, police say a verbal dispute ensued between Theodore Chrystie and members of an opposing team. At approximately 8:15 p.m., the Rome Police...
Homeless Man In Custody After Altercation Leads To Death In Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. - Syracuse Police have made an arrest in a homicide. On Monday Night July 15th, around 7:30 officers found 62 year old Kevin Works inside Apartment #1 on Riverdale Drive suffering from apparent injuries from a sharp object. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say they...
Drone videos capture intense storm damage in Rome and Canastota
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Severe storms ripped through two CNY counties, leaving tens of thousands without power, buildings in ruins, and The National Weather Service looking for answers. Drone video of Rome damage. Video courtesy of Ben Augustine. In Oneida County, Rome was hit by a likely tornado....
Man killed following storm in Canastota identified
Update at 9:45 a.m. on July 17, 2024: 82-year-old Robert Popple was identified as the person who was found dead on Main Street, in Canastota. Madison County says that the Village of Canastota is still under a State of Emergency: A spokesperson for the county adds that the worst damage is in the village and […]
Lawyers and consultants among 32 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 32 new businesses during the week of July 8 through 12. One corporate certificate was filed in Madison County. No businesses were discontinued last week. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Daring Rescue: Many Saved After Multiple Boats Overturn In Upstate New York
Six people boating in an Upstate New York River were injured when multiple boats overturned and saved miles away. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed in its " DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review" that Forest Ranger saved six people from a river. The weekly report highlights recent statewide forest ranger action.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
You may be eligible for a free air conditioner in NY. Here's what you should know
Some New Yorkers may be eligible for a free air conditioner through New York's expanded Essential Plan program early next year. "As part of Governor Hochul's recently announced Extreme Heat Action Plan, the State's Essential Plan will add coverage for the purchase, delivery and installation of air conditioners for members with persistent asthma," the state Department of Health said. "While this program is currently under development, we intend to perform consumer and provider education and outreach so members know about the benefit."
GALLERY: The aftermath from Monday's tornado, severe weather
Clean-up efforts are underway after severe summer storms Monday brought high winds and left a trail of heavy damage in parts of the Rochester region, with a confirmed EF0 tornado touching down in Canandaigua. Damage included downed trees and snapped power poles. Several viewers in Victor and Farmington also had...
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