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Robotic pets providing solace for New York seniors
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Animatronic pets have become popular with seniors and other shut-ins in recent years and the state of New York is getting on board, shipping them out to communities across the state. And for one Plattsburgh veteran, the “pets” have been a welcome development. A...
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.
Red Cross seeks nominations for Real Heroes Celebration
Do you know an individual or group in Madison, Lewis, Herkimer or Oneida counties who has saved a life through extraordinary action or who has made a meaningful impact in the community this year?. Now is your chance to honor them. To nominate a hero, or for more information, visit...
Zeldin predicts Trump will ask Netanyahu ‘what else’ can US do in meeting
Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin suggested that former President Donald Trump will discuss further U.S. support for Israel during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump on Friday, two days after addressing Congress on the war in Gaza. Zeldin, who is Jewish and a former […]
New Hartford Police Looking for Runaway Teenager
The New Hartford Police Department is looking for a 13-year-old, who was last seen on July 11 when he ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd. The New Hartford Police Department is looking for a 13-year-old, who was last seen on July 11 when he ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd.
Tragedy on the Tracks in Oriskany: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train
A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon today. Tragedy on the Tracks in Oriskany: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train. A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon today.
Incident with train under investigation in Oriskany, state police say
ORISKANY — Reports of a train accident in the village of Oriskany shortly before noon on Thursday are under investigation, according to law enforcement officials with the New York State Police. The alert was raised at about 11:56 a.m. for initial reports that a person may have been struck...
New Hartford Little League all-stars make it to state tournament for second year in a row
The New Hartford Little League all-star team for ages 8-10 advanced to the state tournament for the second year in a row, but suffered its second loss in the double-elimination tourney Wednesday. The team won the District 10 championship over Utica. They then participated in a sectional tournament which included...
Picente, Lanigan request state aid for building demolitions after tornado
ROME — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan have sent Gov. Kathy Hochul a letter requesting state aid as the city continues its efforts to recover from a tornado that ripped through Rome, leaving catastrophic damage in its wake. Picente and Lanigan sent...
Rome Victim Recovery Fund Now Accepting Applications
Oneida County & City of Rome Utilizing the Community Foundation to Provide Relief to Residents Impacted by Tornado. County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Rome Victim Recovery Fund that is being distributed through the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties.
CONFIRMED: Tornado in Fulton County, Watch the Chilling Video
New York has seen a record breaking number of tornadoes this summer. Video below from NewsChannel 13's Amsterdam camera shows the funnel cloud forming in the skies minutes before a tornado touched down in Broadalbin on Wednesday. Although weak, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 did touch down at...
NWS: Tornado touched down in Broadalbin
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down Wednesday in Fulton County. The EF0 touched down in Broadalbin at 4:41 p.m. in the backyard of Cerrero’s Cuts on Route 29. It traveled across the road and impacted a residence on the north side of the highway. It knocked down a few tree limbs and uprooted two limbs, according to NWS.
Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado
ROME, N.Y. (AP) — A tornado that hit this small, upstate city tore off rooftops, leveled brick buildings and toppled the steeples of two historic churches. No one was killed, […]
FEMA aid up in the air as Rome uses emergency funds to manage tornado cleanup
ROME, N.Y. — Post-tornado, the City of Rome is still nowhere near back to normal. It has been nine days since the disaster struck, and it’s tough to go anywhere without seeing signs of people struggling. On paper – funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is...
Raid leads to arrests, one-year shutdown of Rome Dairy Market
ROME — Members of the Rome Police Department Special Investigations Unit executed multiple search warrants regarding an investigation into Rome Dairy Market at 603 N. James St. on Monday, July 22. Police said they found and seized more than 350 cartons of unstamped and untaxed Seneca and Newport brand...
Flying is a passion for Boonville native Adina Papp
BOONVILLE — Aviation education is a passion for Adina (Szewczyk) Papp. Flying is in her DNA. She even met her pilot-husband while attending EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Adina grew up in Boonville, NY, spending time with family at the local grass strip. And four generations of pilots — from her grandfather, father, and herself, to her son and his wife — have flown their family-owned Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer. The family fleet also includes a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, Piper J-3 Cub, Piper PA-11 Cub Special, and Aeronca Model 7AC Champ.
Two arrested on gun charges in Rome
ROME — Two men have been taken into custody for weapons possession after search warrants were executed at homes on East Dominick Street and Wellesley Road, according to the Rome Police Department. Three handguns, four long guns, two high-capacity magazines, and a quantity of ammunition were recovered in total, authorities stated.
Volunteers sought to help clean up parks Saturday
ROME — The city of Rome is looking for volunteers to help clean up the parks and playgrounds still hampered by tornado damage this Saturday, according to city officials. Several city parks remain closed due to damage and debris from the July 16 tornado, including Gryziec Field, Fort Stanwix Park and Triangle Park, among others. The city is organizing a volunteer effort to clean these parks between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, in conjunction with Rome Clean and Green and Positively Rome.
Alert: Boy Missing from Town of Oneonta, New York
From OPD: The Oneonta Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Damian Barton who was last seen in the area of The Plains Cemetery on Oneida St in the Town of Oneonta on Wednesday, July 24th at approximately 7:00 PM. Damian was supposed to have returned...
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