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Man reflects on building church steeples ripped from Rome skyline by tornado
FULTON, N.Y. — Bobby Mahar lives in Fulton, and like so many, he watched in horror as the City of Rome suffered massive damage from an EF-2 tornado, including the loss of two steeples sitting atop St. Mary's and the First Presbyterian Church. It devastated me. Like, I almost...
44-year-old man dies in 2-vehicle collision in Madison County
Brookfield, N.Y. — A 44-year-old man died in a 2-car head-on collision in Madison County, troopers said. Dominick E. Brown, of New Berlin, died after his pickup collided with another car at 3:48 p.m. Tuesday on Route 8 in Brookfield, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a spokesperson for the State Police.
Driver ticketed, hospitalized in Bridgewater crash
BRIDGEWATER — One driver was ticketed and hospitalized after crashing into a utility pole on Route 8 early Wednesday morning, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Emil Streeter, of Frankfort, was northbound on Route 8 at about 5:43 a.m. when his 2024 Hyundai went off...
Rome man charged with firing gunshots in Utica
UTICA — A Rome man has been charged as part of a shots fired investigation in Utica from earlier this month, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Alex Smith, 24, fired several gunshots in the 1400 block of Lenox Avenue on July 6. Multiple spent shell casings were found in the area.
Applications open for Rome Victim Recovery Fund. Who qualifies, how to apply for help
*This story was edited for clarity. Applications are open for the Rome Victim Recovery Fund. The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is in the process of distributing $1.2 million to help individuals affected by the tornado. ...
Crazy Daisies hosts 3rd Daisies Music Fest with top bands on July 27
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crazy Daisies is hosting its 3rd annual all-day music event, Daisies Music Fest, on Saturday, July 27 from noon to 10 p.m. It will take place on 4693 Kasson Road in Syracuse. Musicians include See Through Faded, The Shylock’s, Faded Vinyl, Kid Roscoe, Bitter Creek, The...
Rome Dairy Market closed due to nuisance violations, city says
ROME — The Rome Dairy Market on North James Street has been shut down and boarded due to nuisance violations for untaxed cigarettes, marijuana and more, according to Rome Public Safety Commissioner Kenneth White. Located at 603 N. James St., city officials said the Rome Dairy Market has been...
Soldiers and Saddles Ride: A Journey to Support Southern Tier Veterans
Get ready to rev your engines and support a great cause! The 11th Annual Soldiers and Saddles Ride is coming up on August 10th in Binghamton, and everyone is invited to participate. It’s much more than just a motorcycle ride - this event is a heartfelt initiative to support our veterans in the community.
CNY expert says some trees are more vulnerable to storms
Severe storms and several tornadoes brought down hundreds of trees last week in Rome and across Central New York. While trees are often a casualty, experts can help identify trees that are at risk of falling before the next big storm. Leanna Nugent knows a problematic tree when she sees...
'End of an era': Mural artist pays one last visit to destroyed Rome icon
ROME — Why did most people think that the horse and rider mural in downtown Rome was of Paul Revere? Because of the moon added to the corner, said artist Jane Taylor, who painted the iconic mural in 2001. “As soon as I put the moon up there, everyone thought it was Paul Revere” and his midnight ride, said Taylor when she visited the site of her work on Tuesday. The mural was actually of Brigadier General Peter Gansevoort, who was a colonel when he and his men withstood the 20-day Siege of Fort Stanwix by British forces in 1777.
Eden Corn Festival Returns Next Week To Western New York
Lawn Fete and Festival season continues across Western New York. This weekend the Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival takes place along Hertel Avenue. Check out a list of what's happening HERE. Then next weekend it is the 60th anniversary of the Eden Corn Festival right in the heart of Eden, New...
West Seneca Police Win Social Media With Latest Post
If you haven't started following the West Seneca Police on social media you are missing out. They are using the social media platforms the way they were intended to, to make us laugh. READ MORE: POPULAR WESTERN NEW YORK BUSINESS HAS A NEW HOME. Ask anyone in Western New York...
Northville teen accused of stealing off-road vehicles
A Fulton County teen is accused of stealing two off-road vehicles. Logan X. Jones, 18, of Northville, allegedly stole a three-wheeler and four-wheeler from a residence on Johnson Road in the town of Edinburg, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said. The vehicles are worth thousands of dollars. Jones was...
More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
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