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Rome residents reel from devastating tornado that left city in shambles
ROME, N.Y. — Jennifer Piolo said in just 20 seconds, her family in Rome lost everything in what the National Weather Service is describing as the worst tornado to hit Oneida County in at least 30 years. More than 10k people without power in Rome; neighbors describe area as...
High winds during thunderstorms cause severe damage in Madison County, leaves 1 dead
The only tornado in Central New York on Tuesday devastated Rome, but other areas were also hit hard by high winds from thunderstorms, with the area’s only death reported in Canastota. Robert Popple, 82, was found dead outside his home after a severe thunderstorm passed on Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors said he went outside to check on an antique car, Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a news conference in Rome. ...
National Grid to distribute dry ice in Oneida and Rome
ONEIDA AND ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — In the aftermath of the storm that tore through Oneida County on Tuesday, July 16, National Grid is helping out by distributing dry ice to those that need it. National Grid will be distributing dry ice from 1 pm to 5 pm at...
Graduation Ceremony Celebrates ‘Real Life Rosies™’ and Efforts to Support Women Pursuing Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Yesterday, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) hosted a ceremony celebrating the graduates of the Real Life Rosies™ program. The graduating cohort was comprised of Thomas R. Proctor High School seniors that completed the Real Life Rosies program. The graduates were offered summer employment at Indium Corporation, Square 1 Coating Systems, and Semikron Danfoss, some of which were funded through Oneida County’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
National Grid works 'around the clock' to restore utilities for Mohawk Valley region customers
As the Oneida County area and the hardest-hit city of Rome began cleanup after a Tuesday night radar-confirmed tornado scraped through the area, thousands of households were left without power. And National Grid spokesperson Jared Paventi confirmed around mid-day on Wednesday that repairs needed, mostly in Rome, would take electrical...
Central New York Responders Go Above and Beyond to Assist Tornado Victims
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado outbreak devastated parts of Central New York, particularly the City of Rome. With over 25,000 customers in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida County currently without power; crews from across the United States and Canada are heading to the area to assist with restoration. A State of Emergency has since been declared by Governor Kathy Hochul to further assist with recovery efforts.
More than 8k without power in Oneida Co.
Update 9:00 p.m. Wednesday 7-17-2024: As of this update, National Grid is working to restore power to those impacted by Tuesday’s storms. As of 9 p.m. Wednesday, National Grid reported 8,029 customers affected by outages in Oneida County and National Grid is still assessing the condition of the power grid and is unable to give […]
Community Foundation establishes fund to aid Rome in aftermath of tornado. How to help
An emergency fund has been established by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in response to the severe thunderstorms and tornado that impacted Rome and surrounding areas on Tuesday, July 16. The storms caused widespread power outages and destruction to homes, buildings, and historic landmarks. “In the aftermath...
Watch live: Hochul holds storm briefing in Rome after devastating storms
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
Showing Fairness: Boonville Oneida County Fair offering solution for Lewis County floats
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Boonville Oneida County Fair is lending a hand to any floats that didn’t get to be part of the canceled parade at the Lewis County Fair. In an announcement from the Lewis County Fair, officials at the Boonville Oneida County Fair are welcoming any floats to participate in the Tuesday, […]
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Statement on Tornado
New York State, Oneida County, and Rome are still currently under a State of Emergency. Many of our families, churches, organizations, businesses, and government offices have been devastated by the tornado that touched down in Rome. My prayers go out to all that are dealing with the current devastation. Thank...
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. Areas in Downtown Rome, neighborhoods, and […]
How can childcare improve in Oneida County? Taskforce releases report with recommendations
Findings have been released by the Oneida County Childcare Taskforce, including several recommendations to improve childcare worker employment, training, and retention; expand capacity; and identify and eliminate access barriers. “Oneida County is devoted to the belief that quality childcare should be accessible to all residents,” Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said in a statement. “The current lack of childcare staff, certified and state-approved facilities and awareness of existing resources are among our greatest challenges. We will...
Remp Sawyer Community Fund announces $57,446 in new grant awards for North Country organizations
BOONVILLE — Thirteen community projects and organizations that benefit Boonville, Constableville, and Westernville residents will share $57,446 in funding from the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation this year. Support will help build programs and fund projects that broadly impact...
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