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Stewart's Book is Finalist for the C. Wright Mills Book Award
Kucinskas Will Serve as ASA Religion Section Chair-Elect . Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas was recently elected to the position of chair-elect for the American Sociological Association’s Sociology of Religion Section. Ellingson Publishes New Book About Local Food in New York . Professor of Sociology Stephen Ellingson recently...
Former Berkshire Bank Building to Temporarily Accommodate Oneida County's Rome Offices
ROME, N.Y. -- Due to tornado damage, Oneida County's Rome Offices will be temporarily moved to the former Berkshire Bank Building in downtown. County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. said that starting July 24, the Rome offices will function from 100 W. Dominick Street, following damage to their previous location at 300 W. Dominick Street caused by the tornado on July 16.
Another tornado confirmed in Oneida County; 17th to hit Upstate New York
Annsville, N.Y. — Another tornado has been confirmed to have hit Oneida County as severe thunderstorms swept through the region last Tuesday, officials said. The National Weather Service on Monday announced the new tornado after they surveyed ground damage. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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.
Rangers respond to bear encounter, lost & injured hikers, tornado cleanup effort in Rome
Forest Ranger Academy: The 24th Basic School for Forest Rangers completed week nine of training at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Ranger School. The recruits completed training in incident management, community and victim resources, and several law courses including Environmental Conservation Law related to State Land protection and vessel operations. All members completed and passed the second Physical Abilities Test. Those interested in future opportunities to become a Forest Ranger are encouraged to apply by Aug. 14 to take the next civil service exam scheduled for this fall. Visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/dash-oc/21-050010.cfm?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pfVhwfJal2ivOeyCEB7tOn-FL86MbCpFqw9teQHg3x8hivToprht8mtA_aem_zHO0HcUs3n5ISAKZPx05-g.
Tuesday Forecast: Damp Start, Partly Sunny Skies in Afternoon
Good morning! It’s a damp start to the day today with temps in the 60s. Conditions dry out a little bit by the early afternoon however a few spotty showers and downpours will fire up at random as a disorganized system passes over the northeast. Weather quiets down again tonight and remains dry for the start of Wednesday however more showers and rumbles of thunder move in by the late afternoon.
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...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Wyoming and Livingston counties Tuesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Wyoming and Livingston counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:04 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
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...
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
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.
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Your Stories Q&A: Can businesses refuse to take cash?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Can businesses/venues legally refuse to accept cash? Since the pandemic, more businesses, sporting and concert venues are going cashless. It must be a popular question, because the Federal Reserve addressed the question on its website under the FAQ section: “There is no federal statute mandating […]
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
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