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Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and half-dollar-sized hail to hit Madison and Oneida counties Tuesday
On Tuesday at 2:57 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 3:30 p.m. for Madison and Oneida counties. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph and half-dollar-sized hail (1.25 inches) are foreseen. "At 2:57 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Verona...
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
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...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
NYTHA Contributes $25K to Support Cornell Equine
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) has made a contribution of $25,000 to support the development of Cornell Equine. The cross-campus program, rooted in Cornell University's scientific research clinical care and education, and based at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, aims to advance equine health and education through enhanced collaboration amongst interdisciplinary teams.
NY weather: New York under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 4:06 p.m. a severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6 p.m. for Chenango, Delaware, Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties. Preparing for approaching lightning: Expert safety advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk...
Radar-Confirmed Tornado Near Floyd; Police Say Rome Under State of Emergency
FLOYD, N.Y. -- The StormTracker 2 Weather team announced a radar-confirmed tornado near Floyd during this afternoon's storms. Although it will need to be confirmed by the National Weather Service, a radar-confirmed tornado was observed. According to the Rome Police Department, the City of Rome is under a State of...
Oriskany Falls Man Facing Laundry List of Charges Following Domestic Incident
An Oriskany Falls man is facing a long list of charges following an alleged unlawful imprisonment domestic dispute. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest Monday of 44-year-old Amjad Rashid Jr. of Oriskany Falls stemming from an arrest that happened back on July 5th, 2024. Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol says that the incident happened in the afternoon hours of the 5th. An investigation revealed that Rashid Jr. allegedly unlawfully imprisoned a female victim.
Help Police Find This Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week
The Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week is a 32-year-old male, wanted on two warrants from the Town of Verona, according to Investigator Sahid Karcic of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Investigator Karcic says the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Warrant’s Unit is attempting to locate and arrest...
New York State Police Investigate School Bus Accident in Upstate NY
New York State Troopers are investigating a school bus accident on Monday in Upstate New York, that involved a Boonville, NY school bus driver and a 25-year-old. Troopers say two young passengers, ages two and four, were on the bus at the time of the accident. According to police, there were no injuries.
Yellow Alert has ended: Showers and storms possible tomorrow
The Yellow Alert for our area has expired after a relatively active morning and early afternoon. A low-level disturbance brought another round of severe weather as it moved its way through Western New York. Tornado warnings stayed east of our area, but a few damage reports of downed trees were still reported in Macedon as well as northeastern Wayne County.
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
When will Lower Hudson Valley get a break from heat, humidity? The latest information
The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory issued Monday for the Lower Hudson Valley until Wednesday evening at 9 p.m. The National Weather Service said a heat advisory is issued when the heat index, the combination of heat and humidity, is predicted to feel like "95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days...
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