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Henry Nowak, Canisius basketball star, champion for WNY in Congress, dies at 89
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Henry Nowak, a star player for Canisius College’s golden age of basketball in the 1950s who went on to represent Western New York in the U.S. Congress, has died. He was 89. Nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” for his aggressive play on the court, Nowak led Canisius to three consecutive NCAA tournaments from […]
Britt Burner, Esq. named Chair of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Section
Burner Prudenti Law has announced that partner Britt Burner, Esq. is the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) newest Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section. She kicked off her term, which officially began on June 1, 2024 and runs through May 31, 2025, at the Section’s annual meeting in Montreal held July 11-13, 2024.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
LIST: Resources for Rome Tornado Relief Assistance
ROME, N.Y. -- The American Red Cross has released a list of service providers in the Rome area to assist residents after last Tuesday's tornado. The Red Cross partnered with different agencies in Rome and Oneida County to provide the following list. These services are current as of 9 a.m....
'A big uphill climb': Rome recovering and rebuilding from EF2 tornado, not slowing down
Almost a week after an EF2 tornado tore through Rome, all there’s left to do is rebuild and recover — but the mayor says residents shouldn't relax as there's more still to do. “We still have a big uphill climb,” Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan said at a press conference on Monday. “We need to start rebuilding and get people the services and help we need — but we did make a big leap forward.” ...
Could defense contract bring more growth to Wolfspeed?
A little over two years after the Wolfspeed silicon carbide fab opened at the Marcy Nanocenter, it has about 500 workers and has snagged a $10.9 million federal defense contract. Local officials praised both as signs of the success of the vision that, after decades of planning, brought the world’s first and largest 200mm silicon carbide wafer fab to Oneida County. ...
Another tornado confirmed in Oneida County
LEE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The National Weather Service survey team is out again Monday and has found evidence of tornado damage in Lee. Lee is just north of Rome in Oneida County. This was the National Weather Service in Binghamton’s post on X (formerly Twitter). If you would...
Local Cider Mill Nominated for Reader's Choice Award; Voting Continues Through August
FLY CREEK, N.Y. -- A local cider mill has received some pretty sweet recognition. Fly Creek Cider Mill has been nominated for USA Today's 10 Best in the Cidery category. Your daily vote supports this small cider mill in Fly Creek in achieving national recognition in the Reader's Choice Award.
Tearing down mural building part of Rome Common Council agenda this week
ROME — Here are four key takeaways from the agenda for this week’s Rome Common Council meeting set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Rome City Hall, 198 North Washington St.:. 1. Tornado recovery legislation is already going before the Common Council. The city is looking to...
Santa for Seniors in July Helping Elderly Who Lost Rome Home in Tornado
Santa for Seniors makes sure our elderly population is not forgotten during the holidays in Central New York. After a vicious round of tornadoes, they need help more than ever. Georgian Arms was directly hit by an EF2 tornado in Rome and the building is now deemed unlivable. Seniors from...
UPDATED: Gas Leak Closes Genesee Street for Hours in New Hartford
A gas leak has closed Genesee Street and led to the evacuation of several homes and businesses in New Hartford Monday afternoon. A gas leak has closed Genesee Street and led to the evacuation of several homes and businesses in New Hartford Monday afternoon.
Four hospitalized after car hits buggy in Deerfield
DEERFIELD — Three young people — two teenagers and a child — were hospitalized after their horse-drawn buggy was struck by a car on Route 12 Monday evening, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies said Chase J. Brewer, 20, of Mohawk, was northbound...
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
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