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Major storm, possible tornado, leaves Rome tattered; thousands left without power
Major thunderstorms ripped through Rome Tuesday afternoon, wreaking havoc on the downtown area, destroying historic buildings and landmarks, leaving more than 15,000 people without power, and forever changing Rome’s skyline. Though there is no official word yet, many officials believe much of the damage was done by a tornado that formed during the storm. The National Weather Service is expected to make a determination on the matter Wednesday. ...
More than 10k people without power in Rome, neighbors describe area as 'war zone'
ROME, N.Y. — Update:. As of early Wednesday morning, there are still no reports of injuries to people in the City of Rome following a strong storm on Tuesday, July 16. National grid reports more than 10,000 customers are without power in Rome alone. The number across Oneida County sits at above 20,000 as of Wednesday morning.
Update: Man shot on I-690 in Syracuse expected to survive; highway lanes have reopened
Update 8:42 p.m.: I-690 lanes have reopened. Update 8:20 p.m.: A man was shot in the upper body on Interstate 690 East near Teall Avenue, said Kieran Coffey, a Syracuse police spokesperson. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
1,000+ Lewis County Residents Eligible for SNAP Benefits to Replace Lost Food Supplies After Recent Flooding and Power Outages
Lewis County residents affected by recent flooding and power outages can apply for SNAP replacement benefits to compensate for lost food by reporting losses before July 19. SNAP Benefits Available for Lewis County Residents Affected by Recent Flooding and Outages According to the report of Informnny, Lewis County residents who faced flooding and power outages […]
Longtime Boilermaker Runner Passes Away Moments After Crossing the Finish Line
One of the most popular events every summer in Central New York is the Boilermaker Road Race. People from 45 different states and 11 countries traveled to Utica, NY for this years big event on the second Sunday in July. Overall it was a huge success. However, for one longtime Boilermaker Nation representative the race ended in tragedy.
PHOTOS: Severe thunderstorm rocks Jefferson County
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. (WWTI) – Central Jefferson County got hit hard by a severe thunderstorm earlier this afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning that expired at 2:30 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is still in effect until 3:30 p.m. Areas like Sackets Harbor, Belleville and Henderson were in the early path of […]
Man killed with his own gun after fight breaks out among players at Central NY softball tournament
Rome, N.Y. — A recreational softball player was shot and killed Sunday in a postgame struggle with an opposing player over an illegal gun, Rome police said. Theodore J. Chrystie, 34, of Greig, died Tuesday from a gunshot in the neck, police said. He was shot with his own gun, police told the Rome-Sentinel.
‘Hamilton’ musical returning to Syracuse: Don’t throw away your shot
Don’t throw away your shot to see one of the biggest musicals of the 21st century. “Hamilton” is returning to Syracuse in fall 2025 as an add-on to the M&T Bank Broadway in Syracuse’s 2025-2026 season, Famous Artists announced Tuesday. The Tony-winning smash will be staged at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.
Syracuse hasn’t yet tried collecting $23K in unpaid rent from evicted water worker
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse has not acted to recover more than $23,000 in unpaid rent from a city water department employee that it evicted a year ago. In July 2023, Syracuse took employee Christopher Catalano to court because he hadn’t paid his $650 monthly rent since early 2021 on a city-owned house at the Westcott Reservoir, just past the border in the town of Geddes.
Five charged in Cortland motorcycle thefts
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – Police have caught up with two men who they say stole motorcycles earlier this year in Cortland. An investigation into the theft of two Kawasaki motorcycles and the attempted theft of a third began on May 3. According to Cortland Police, the suspects were caught on video around 2:20 a.m. taking the bikes from a place on Jefferson Road in the city. After a lengthy investigation, both bikes were discovered in a Groton barn and Jacob and Joshua Conklin were identified as suspects. Zoey Henry, 25, was also identified as a suspect. All three were arrested.
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
Severe Storms Claim One Life in Central New York
A community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the severe storms that ripped through Central New York claimed a life. One person was killed in Canastota from the storm on Tuesday, July, according to village administrator Jeremy Ryan, who said most of the damage was along Barlow Street where a mandatory evacuation was issued. No word on what happened or who was killed.
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