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NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Oneida County Wednesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 10:11 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:30 p.m. for Oneida County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are foreseen. "At 10:11 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near McKeever, or 10...
Oneida County temporarily relocating its Rome offices after tornado
ROME, N.Y. — The Oneida County Executive confirmed the county's Rome Offices have been relocated to an emergency location at the former Berkshire Bank Building in downtown Rome. The county office buildings in Rome were damaged by an EF-2 tornado on Tuesday, July 16. Beginning on Wednesday, July 24...
Lee Center had a tornado, too: Just how many tornadoes struck on July 16?
Oneida County had a second tornado on July 16, albeit not as powerful as the one that ripped through Rome, the National Weather Service (NWS) has determined. The EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 miles per hour struck near Lee Center, touching down at 3:19 p.m. on Palmer Road, about two miles east of Taberg and traveling 6.5 miles, with a maximum width of 200 yards, according to the NWS damage survey. ...
Massive Cash Payout For Someone In New York State?
You may be so busy this summer that you did not even realize the massive amount of cash that is available to win. New York State is part of the multi state lottery jackpots that are soaring right now. Inflation, rising prices and high interest rates may not be a...
Madison County Officials Investigating Fatal House Explosion
It was a tragic day for members of the Madison County community of Lincoln as officials are currently investigating a house fire that claimed the life of at least one resident. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is continuing their investigation that started when a structure exploded at 4261 Burleson Road...
Sign-up for August Food $en$e Friday
Registration for the August Food $en$e program — open to everyone regardless of income — will take place in Rome, Lee, Camden, Holland Patent, and Oneida. Registration is available online at foodsense.foodbankcny.org using debit or credit cards through Aug. 19. If you are paying using cash, check or food stamps you will need to go to one of the in person sign-up sites list below.
Clover Pond Vineyard wins 11 medals at New York Wine Classic
GUILDERLAND — Less than a decade after starting their vineyard, Joyce and James Besha have won 11 medals at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic competition. The annual competition, organized by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, is independently judged by the Beverage Testing Institute. “We work...
NY school districts ranked 1 to 678 by full value tax rates: See highest, lowest in CNY
The school district with the highest full value property tax rate in New York in 2023 was Levittown in Nassau County on Long Island, according to data from the state Comptroller’s Office. The rate there was $33.38 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district....
Six women's hockey players recognized for academic achievement
Six Hamilton College Continentals have earned recognition on the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Eighth Annual Krampade Women's All-American Scholars list for the 2023-24 season. To qualify, a student-athlete must have attained a 3.75 grade point average or better for each semester and appeared in 40 percent of the team's...
Watch videos that break down a Central NY judge’s racially offensive rants: ‘I’ll shoot them’
New Hartford, N.Y. – More than 25 police videos capture a Central New York judge’s offensive rants after officers were called to a high school graduation party that escalated out of control. Syracuse.com went through them all to document the judge’s misconduct that led to a state commission...
Accused Walmart robber leads to police pursuit in Utica
UTICA — A 40-year-old woman is accused of stealing merchandise from Walmart, threatening employees with a box cutter and then leading police on a short chase, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said several loss prevention associates at the north Utica Walmart approached Melissa Henderson-Patterson while she was...
Wednesday Forecast: Dry Start With Scattered PM Storms
Good morning! This Wednesday will likely be the rainiest day of the rest of the week and weekend as scattered/numerous showers move through in the afternoon. A few embedded thunderstorms are possible too. Lingering showers roll through Thursday as a cold front arrives. This will drop the humidity for Friday making it a very nice day with sunshine.
Another Bear Spotted in Residential Neighborhood in Utica
It is not uncommon in Central New York to see wildlife in the streets of a residential neighborhood every once in a while, but it seems lately bear sightings have been on the rise. I don't know whether it is the same bear or the same couple bears wandering neighborhoods...
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