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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.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
NY Democratic Delegates to meet virtually ahead of DNC
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Now that Joe Biden has bowed out of the presidential race, Governor Kathy Hochul is throwing her support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. “I know a little bit about being number two,” said Hochul. “You’re the most qualified to understand what is involved in the role you’re expected to step into if circumstances […]
Analysts believe New York cannot go any lower than their 51% sports betting tax rate
Last Thursday, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States had its summer meeting in Pittsburgh. There was hope from some operators in the US that New York’s 51% sports betting tax rate would decrease. However, it was discussed at the meeting last week that New York cannot go any lower than the 51% tax rate they already have. Troy Mackey, the coordinator of the New York Assembly’s Racing & Wagering Committee, had this to say about there not being any room to change their tax rate.
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