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Rome residents can soon apply for money from $1 million-plus recovery fund
Rome, N.Y. — Rome residents harmed by severe thunderstorms and a tornado that plowed through the city last week can soon apply to a recovery fund, officials said. About $175,000 has already been raised for the Rome Victims Recovery Fund, according to Anthony Picente Jr., the Oneida County executive. The county plans to contribute $1 million, he said.
Acquitted Arson Suspect Sues Fire Department
A woman who was acquitted of arson charges last year for a fire that occurred in 2022, has filed suit against the Binghamton Fire Department and several law enforcement agencies that she claims were responsible for her malicious prosecution and fourteen months of incarceration. Marquetta James filed suit in US District Court for the Northern District of New York naming six entities and seven named individuals as defendants.
$50 million grant for 15th Ward could make Syracuse 'a national model'
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse is one of only seven cities in America to land a $50 million federal grant through the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Program. The money will go to revitalizing the 15th Ward — one of the poorest zip codes in the nation — and bringing life back to the blighted neighborhood.
Syracuse residents can now buy a second trash cart from city if one isn't enough
Syracuse, N.Y. — If the 96-gallon trash cart Syracuse households received last year isn’t big enough, residents will soon be able to get a second container. But unlike the first round of carts the city delivered to 32,400 properties, the second ones won’t be free. Residents will have to pay $75 to cover the cost of the additional can.
A Central New York restaurant with multiple identities has closed, citing rising costs
Cicero, N.Y. — A restaurant that combined a quirky diner, a classic sports pub, a pizzeria and one of Upstate New York’s best-known wing brands has closed permanently. The Cicero Eatery at 7785 Frontage Road closed Sunday, said Robb Bidwell, who owns the business with partner Doug Balle. It opened in 2021 as a second location for Armory Square’s Modern Malt diner, then transitioned to the Cicero Eatery in March 2023.
Fast-food restaurant resurrects plan to move into plaza by Wegmans
It’s been seven years since fast-food giant McDonald’s proposed a plan to move into a shopping plaza in Clay. McDonald’s withdrew its application about 18 months after first submitting its proposal to build a restaurant in the Wegmans shopping plaza, off West Taft Road in Clay, said Clay planning officials.
4 Hospitalized, Horse Killed in Horse and Buggy Accident in Deerfield
A serious accident involving a Ford Focus and a horse and buggy have left four people hospitalized and a horse dead. Oneida County Sheriff's deputies were first called to the scene of a serious accident just after 7:30 p.m. Monday. The accident occurred on State Route 12 North between the Glass Factory Road entrance ramp and State Route 8 exit, according to Sheriff Rob Maciol.
New York State Warning About This Major Tree Issue
There is a new warning and request from the New York State Department Environmental Conservation that impacts thousands of trees including some in your neighborhood. The summer of 2024 is flying by. Have you had a chance to get outside and experience the many things that New York State has to offer. From Buffalo to Niagara Falls, to the Hudson Valley, there are so many amazing outdoor events to see and do.
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Village of Ilion Officials Confirm Major Damage to Iconic Building Following Storms
One of the most notable buildings in the Village of Ilion was devastated following extreme weather that hit the region last week. On Monday the Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner of Ilion released a statement confirming the damage and giving insight into what exactly happened. Mayor John Stephens announced that...
NY Supreme Court judge needs to be removed after ‘racially offensive, profane’ display at party, says state
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Supreme Court Justice elected by Central New York voters has been suspended pending her removal as a result of her behavior at a high school graduation party in 2022. Erin P. Gall — a justice for the Fifth Judicial District based in Oneida County...
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore cruises into winners’ bracket final
South Shore Little League’s 11-year-old baseball squad has prided itself all summer on pitching and defense. The combo has been the ignitor behind the team’s District 24 and Section 3 South banners so far and it held up in a tight 2-1 NY State tournament opening win over White Plains on Saturday.
12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass catch breaks New York State record
CAYUGA LAKE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 11, a Pennsylvania man reeled in a 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake, breaking a 37-year-old New York State record for largemouth bass, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced. James Britenbaugh was at Cayuga Lake, preparing for an upcoming bass tournament, said the DEC. […]
$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Western New York
This weekend was a very lucky weekend for one lottery player in Western New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a 2nd place-winning LOTTO ticket was sold in North Tonawanda. The ticket was sold at Budwey's Market In The Square located on Divison Street in North Tonawanda, which...
Section III boys, girls hoop stars selected for BCANY Summer Hoops Festival Central teams
The Basketball Coaches Association of New York Summer Hoops Festival is approaching and the Central team rosters made up of Section III boys and girls have been announced. The BCANY Summer Hoops Festival is a three-day event that runs from July 26-28 at Johnson City Schools in Johnson City, just west of Binghamton. Boys and girls from across the state get together to represent their region in a tournament while also receiving training from college basketball coaches and learning about college recruiting.
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