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Heastie pledges $2 million for Rome to assist in tornado recovery
ROME — New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie pledged $2 million to the city of Rome to aid in cleanup efforts after a tornado swept through the city earlier this month. Heastie visited Rome on Tuesday, July 30, to survey the damage two weeks after the storm hit,...
The NYS Fair will have a Midway flash sale…at 2 a.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Set your alarms to 1:55 a.m. Wade Shows, the provider of the New York State Fair’s Midway, is holding an upcoming 22-hour online-only flash sale. It will begin at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. “The Midway is a cornerstone of the world-class entertainment that The Fair provides, and we’re thrilled […]
McMonagle remembered for positivity, passion for public service
ROME — Brenda McMonagle, 12th district legislator for the Oneida County Board of Legislators, passed away at age 53 on Saturday, July 27, after a battle with breast cancer. Those who knew McMonagle remember her kindness, warmth, and passion for serving the people of Rome. McMonagle was born on...
Accused of hitting another woman with car, Utica woman charged
UTICA — A Utica woman is accused of intentionally hitting another woman with her car on Floyd Street early Sunday morning, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Nichole Slattery, 28, drove to another woman's home on Floyd Street at about 6 a.m. and started honking the horn to get her to come out and fight. Police said the victim confronted Slattery in the roadway, at which point Slattery drove forward and hit the other woman with her vehicle, causing the victim to fall onto the hood and roll off.
Canastota and Rome residents struggle with housing post-tornado
Shirley Northup has spent the past week and a half at her son's place, living out of a duffle bag. She was forced out of the house she's called home for 20 years by a massive tree, sent crashing through her window by a tornado in Canastota two weeks ago.
Rapids advance in PGCBL Playoffs with win at Utica
MOHAWK VALLEY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY/WWTI) – The Watertown Rapids made history in reaching the PGCBL East Division semifinals with a 4-2 win over the Utica Blue Sox on Monday night. Watertown will now move on to play at top-seeded Amsterdam, who are the defending league champions. Game time against the Mohawks is set for 6:35 p.m. […]
Utica woman arrested for striking woman with vehicle
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Utica woman was arrested on Sunday morning after she allegedly struck another woman with her vehicle, according to Utica Police. Officers were called to Floyd Street at approximately 6:10 in the morning. Upon arrival, they spoke with the victim, who stated the suspect — later identified as 28-year-old Nichole Slattery — arrived at her house and began to honk her horn repeatedly.
Clemons is an NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee
Orange forward Rayla Clemons '24 is a 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year nominee, which recognizes graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, community service and leadership. A medicinal chemistry major and two-year alternate captain for the Orange...
Honor America Days set for Saturday, Sept. 7 in the city of Rome
After the tornado in Rome, Honor America Days was postponed. But the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has announced in a statement how the Honor America Days Parade and concert will take place in early September. The Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 on its normal route, followed later that evening by the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert. ...
Expect a detour around the Route 46 bridge over Oneida Creek
The bad news is that the State Route 46 bridge over the Oneida Creek between Verona in Oneida County and Oneida in Madison County is closing Monday. That means drivers will have to take a posted detour involving Route 46, detour utilizing State Route 46, State Route 31, and State Route 316, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). ...
Schumer pushing for funds for better storm predictions in NYS
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for more money to help meteorologists better forecast storms like the tornados that ravaged Upstate New York earlier this month. Schumer wants to inject $30 million into the nation's Mesonet System which tracks storms on a hyper-local level. He said better information from...
SCORES 7-29-24: Diamond Dawgs dominate Outlaws to advance to PGCBL East Division semifinals // 10 teams whittled down to five in first round of Utica Lady Knicks Premier League playoffs
(3) MV Diamond Dawgs 12, (6) Oneonta Outlaws 2 (8 inn.)**. NYS Senior Division Tournament - Double Elimination. (2) Snyder Landscaping 69, (9) Notre Dame Schools 32**. (6) Earl Savery Bairdians 53, (5) Gates Cole Insurance 46. ** - Game highlights included in attached video. If you would like your...
Company news: Bill Brower to lead William G. Pomeroy Foundation board
Following a national search, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation board of trustees announced they have appointed Bill Brower as the organization’s next executive director. He will begin Aug. 12. Brower has worked most of his career in educational advancement, the last decade at Le Moyne College as vice president...
Prema Kurien Recognized as Maxwell School’s Daicoff Faculty Scholar
Prema Kurien, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been recognized as a Daicoff Faculty Scholar. The distinction honors her achievements in research, scholarship and service. Kurien joined Maxwell in 2003. She is a former chair of the sociology department and recently served as...
Buddy Boeheim on his NBA trajectory: ‘I think I’m as close as I’ve ever been’
Syracuse, N.Y. – Buddy Boeheim did not see a Syracuse basketball game in person last season. It was the first time in his life, he said, that an entire SU season passed without him in attendance at a single game. Boeheim, of course, left the area after four seasons...
Wynn Hospital Achieves Reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center
UTICA, N.Y. -- Wynn Hospital of Mohawk Valley Health System has announced it has received reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center. This is considered one of the highest recognitions a hospital can obtain from the National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology. "MVHS was the first healthcare organization...
Don’t Forget About Justus Ross-Simmons
Justus Ross-Simmons is a name that hasn’t been mentioned enough by Syracuse fans this offseason. It’s understandable, in a way. Kyle McCord is the most highly-touted transfer the Orange have acquired in recent memory, so he’s gotten more attention than any other offensive newcomer. In terms of other weapons, Oronde Gadsden should be healthy again and LeQuint Allen was great last season. Even Zeed Haynes, who is a less proven transfer receiver, is getting more attention, although his stock probably got boosted given that he’s coming over from Georgia. But among all those pieces, Ross-Simmons is set up to make himself known this fall.
Mohawk Valley Almanac August 2024
August followed closely by September’s Labor Day is the last hurrah of summer. Colleges and universities begin classes prior to Labor Day, while most public and private schools in this part of the country begin just after Labor Day. The weather is generally warm to hot, and ideal for...
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