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'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.” ...
Three in critical condition after car hits buggy in Deerfield
DEERFIELD — Three young people — two teenagers and a child — are in critical condition 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,...
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; 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...
NY Supreme Court judge needs to be removed after ‘racially offensive, profane’ display at party, says state
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Locomotive jumps the track at Griffiss Park in Rome
ROME — No one was injured when a locomotive jumped the tracks due to a mechanical malfunction at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park Monday afternoon, according to the Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern Railroad. "The locomotive, it split the switch," said Superintendent Jeff Collins. "Basically trying to go down...
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...
Oneida County Clerk's Office, DMV resume operations in Utica
UTICA — The Oneida County Department of Motor Vehicles and the County Clerk’s office are back in operation after being forced to close on Friday, July 19, due to the global internet outage, according to county officials. On Friday morning, a global technology outage disrupted the operations of...
Zion Episcopal Strawberry Festival postponed to September
ROME — The annual Strawberry Festival at the Zion Episcopal Church has been postponed to Saturday, Sept. 7, following the tornado in Rome, according to church officials. The strawberry festival is typically held in conjunction with Honor America Days, which have also been postponed. The festival was originally scheduled for this Saturday, July 27. The Zion Episcopal Church is located at 140 W. Liberty St.
Business relief fund in Rome booms with donations following tornado destruction
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After a tornado blew through Rome last week, the Copper City is trying to get back on its feet. “We still have a big uphill climb. And we need people to remember that we are not out of the woods,” said Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan during his press conference Monday afternoon, […]
Community funds look to help local businesses, residents rebuild in Rome
As the city of Rome continues to recover following the E-F2 tornado that tore through the town last week, local officials are starting to think about rebuilding. Rome Mayor Jeff Lanigan continues to praise the recovery efforts across the city. He said all but two roadways have been restored in less than a week, and the community resiliency has been something to watch. For Lanigan, the next steps are to help as many people as possible as they rebuild their homes and businesses.
One week later: Mayor, county executive hail 'remarkable' progress
ROME — One week after a devastating tornado tore through the city of Rome, Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan said it has been “amazing” to watch the city come together and recover, while also noting that “we’re not out of the woods.”. At least 377 homes...
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.
Green waste and debris guidelines released by city of Rome
ROME — The city of Rome has released guidelines on how to remove green waste and structural debris in the wake of last week's tornado. City, county and state public works employees have cleared the streets in Rome and have begun removing green waste from curbs and sidewalks, officials said. The process is expected to take several weeks to complete. City officials are asking for the public's patience and cooperation to see it done.
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