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5 things to know this Tuesday, July 16
Fire officials responded to a structure fire in Middleburgh late Monday night caused by a lightning strike. No one was injured in the fire. Also, New York elected officials on both sides of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.
Cool Down With FREE Air Conditioning From New York State
As the summer heat rolls on, the high humidity is riding along side and here in New York State, it feels like the tropics. But there is relief on the way soon. New York State Offering These FREE Air Conditioners for those who qualify. There is no lack of amazing...
Hochul says she raised $7.3M in first half of 2024; not too early to raise money for 2025 mayoral bid, consultants say
Good morning, New York City. Here's what you need to know today. It could be the hottest day since August 2022. We can expect temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s, with some possible spot storms. A Heat Advisory is in effect across the five boroughs until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Let's celebrate the lohud Athlete of the Year and the 2024 Whelan All-Sports Award winners
Back in 2018 we created our Tom Whelan All-Sports Awards to honor a longtime champion of scholastic athletics and highlight a select list of winners from the previous school year. Tommy was an old-school character who's ability to share compelling stories made him welcome on any sideline or any barstool. He could recite names and numbers of the countless athletes he chronicled across multiple generations. Whelan made everyone feel important. So with a nod to the...
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
RANKED: Do you live in one of the best communities in Oneida County?
Looking for a new place in Oneida County to call home? Niche.com maintains an ongoing study of quality of life in communities. Niche uses data available from dozens of public data sources including the Department of Education, U.S. Census, and FBI, according to Niche.com. According to Niche.com, the Oneida County has a population of 231,055, and was ranked #22 among Best Counties to Live in New York, and given an overall grade of “B”.
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Rome Weather Emergency: Road Closures, Wires Down, Buildings Collapsed—Avoid Nonessential Travel
ROME, N.Y. -- According to the Rome Police Department, Rome is under a weather emergency. Oneida County is currently under a state of emergency following storms that passed through the Mohawk Valley on Tuesday afternoon. Police report multiple road closures, downed power wires, and collapsed buildings. A radar-confirmed tornado in...
PHOTOS: Mother Nature Leaves Behind Destruction in Rome, New York
Wow, Mother Nature! One day after storms tore through New York, bringing down trees and power lines, another ripped through Rome causing extensive damage that has the city in a State of Emergency. The devastation is hard to believe and painful to see. Flipped Cars. The winds were so powerful...
Syracuse Basketball: 4-star Kiyan Anthony drops 40 points at Peach Jam, set to trim list
Kiyan Anthony, the Syracuse basketball 2025 priority target, has been on fire in recent days at the annual Peach Jam on Nike's EYBL circuit, and he's preparing to trim down the list of contenders still in the running in his recruiting process. This spring and summer, the four-star shooting guard...
Man dead after struggle with gun at softball tournament in Rome
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 14, around 8:15 p.m., Rome police were called to a softball league game at Haselton-Wright Park for a verbal dispute. Police say a man named Theodore Chrystie was arguing with members of an opposing team, and board members of the league asked officers to remove Chrystie. While Chrystie was […]
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Madison and Oneida counties Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 4:06 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6 p.m. for Madison and Oneida counties. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying...
Strong storms batter Upstate NY again, just days after tornado outbreak
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A wave of strong thunderstorms rumbled through Upstate New York on Monday, delivering winds of 60 mph, knocking down trees and wires, and dropping damaging hail. On Monday, flash floods washed over roads in Western New York, hail 3 inches in diameter fell in the Finger Lakes,...
Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, July 6-July 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Madison County reported from July 6 to July 12. There were 19 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 3,261-square-foot home on New Boston Street in Canastota that sold for $221,500.
No twister Monday, despite storm damage; cooler temperatures on the way
HERKIMER — There were no official reports of a tornado in the Herkimer County area in Monday night’s storms, but the possibility returned on Tuesday with another thunderstorm system, according to the National Weather Service in Albany. “We’re looking at another line of strong thunderstorms this afternoon and...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
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