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Speakers announced for Project Fibonacci leadership conference in Rome
ROME — The keynote speakers have been announced for the sixth annual STEAM Leadership Conference next month, and they include the deputy director of the Air Force Research Laboratory, according to the Project Fibonacci Foundation. The student-focused conference will take place Aug. 4-10 at the Griffiss Business and Technology...
Shooting injures 18-year-old on Syracuse’s North Side
Syracuse, N.Y. — A teenager was injured in a shooting Saturday on the North Side of Syracuse, police said. Around 9:44 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of South Alvord Street for a report of a shooting with injuries, according to a news release from Syracuse police early Sunday.
Sitrin Warrior Retreat Offers Much Needed Getaway for Veterans
FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- Over 60 veterans and their family members are participating in the annual Sitrin Warrior Retreat this weekend. The event is sponsored by Sitrin's Military Program and takes place at Camp Sitrin on Graffenburg Road in Frankfort. This year participants enjoyed activities like drone soccer, boat races, fishing derbies and more.
Monster Trucks Delight Crowd at Herkimer County Fairgrounds
FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- The Herkimer County Fairgrounds roared to life Saturday, for the Versus Monster Trucks show. Children of all ages got an up close and personal look at the five monster trucks that were competing this weekend, even getting autographs from some of the drivers. The monstrous vehicles put...
A 'Berry' Generous Community Continues to Step Up for Rome Tornado Victims
MARCY, N.Y. -- It seems like a lifetime ago, but the local community is once again stepping up to help those affected by the devastating tornado that struck Rome earlier this month. In fact, you might say they're being 'berry' generous. The Hopeful Four, an organization started by four Whitesboro...
Trash to Treasure exhibit in Utica features found-object art
UTICA — A free gallery exhibit through Aug. 3 at The Other Side, 2011 Genesee Street, features works by local artists created from found objects during an Earth Day cleanup of the city. As part of the Trash to Treasure Art Challenge, volunteer participants chose locations around the city...
RACC welcomes Collage, Alliance Classical Players in Rome
ROME — The Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., will host several musical events over the next week. All are free and open to the public. The Rome-based jazz group Collage will be performing from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 29.
MMRI graduates largest summer fellowship cohort in Utica
UTICA – The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) held its annual graduation ceremony Friday, July 26 to honor the accomplishments of its 19 Summer Fellows who completed the esteemed scientific program. It was MMRI's largest Summer Fellowship cohort to date.
Collage Jazz returns to RACC
ROME — On Monday evening, July 29, the group Collage, based in Rome, will be performing at the Rome Art and Community Center (RACC). The concert is free and open to the public and takes place from 5-7 p.m. Collage formed in 2022 with the goal of performing the...
Red Cross offers assistance in Rome to tornado victims
ROME — The American Red Cross may provide assistance to eligible households after recent tornadoes. This assistance may include clean up kits, health services, mental health services, spiritual care and disaster assistance. Red Cross volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays from July...
Syracuse TV host leaving ‘Bridge Street’ after 4 years
Syracuse television host Steve Infanti is leaving “Bridge Street Live” after four years on the daytime talk show. Infanti announced Friday that next week will be his last week on “Bridge Street Live,” though he will be staying at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) full-time. Infanti said he’ll now focus “100 percent” of his time and energy on his role as the ABC affiliate’s sports director as Syracuse football heads into its “most anticipated” season in more than 20 years.
UPDATE: West Carthage helicopter crash kills pilot
WEST CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - State police say the man flying a small, private helicopter which crashed in West Carthage early Saturday morning has died. Eyewitnesses tell 7NEWS they heard the helicopter in the air, and it sounded like the engine was “sputtering.” It flew a little bit more and then witnesses say the engine quit, there was silence and the helicopter fell roughly 50 feet into a wooded, swampy area between Bridge and Liberty Streets.
Liverpool resident dies while on Army National Guard training mission in Alaska
Liverpool, NY - The day before Michael Scott Stone, 46, died while on a training mission in Alaska, he spoke by phone to his longtime girlfriend. Stone told her how he and a couple other friends had played some younger guys in a pick-up football game, and he’d won.
7 Brew’s Second Binghamton-Area Stand Now Under Construction
Work has started at the site of the next 7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand in Broome County. Buono Construction is the contractor for the project at 1322 Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango. Site preparation was underway for a 7 Brew coffee stand in the town of Chenango...
26 dogs rescued from Big Flats home by Southern Tier Animal Control
UPDATE 7/28 -- According to STAC, adoption applications for the dogs have closed. In a FaceBook post, they thanked the community for their outpouring of support for the animals. BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Southern Tier Animal Control (STAC) says they rescued 26 dogs from a home in Big...
Total Mortgage Arena GM says the NY Islanders affiliate has the best logo in the AHL
What was old is new again and what was new only two seasons ago is here to stay in Bridgeport. Earlier this month, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the New York Islanders unveiled that the polarizing "Fisherman" logo, which returned to an NHL sweater during the 2022-23 season, would be the primary one used by the Bridgeport Islanders moving forward.
Oneida High School class of 1974 reunites; honors coach
ONEIDA — The Oneida High School class of 1974 reunited on the school grounds on Friday, July 26, to remember the past and observe the changes the school has gone through. The unveiling of a bench in honor of former coach Tony Burnett, who had a profound influence on the class, was an important part of the reunion.
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