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Elected officials speak out on death of Nyah Mway as investigations ongoing
UTICA — It has been nearly one month since the tragic death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway, and investigations by the Utica Police Department and the New York State Attorney General are still ongoing. The Utica Police Department's (UPD) Crime Prevention Unit stopped Mway, who was of Karen descent, at...
Driver ticketed, hospitalized in Bridgewater crash
BRIDGEWATER — One driver was ticketed and hospitalized after crashing into a utility pole on Route 8 early Wednesday morning, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Emil Streeter, of Frankfort, was northbound on Route 8 at about 5:43 a.m. when his 2024 Hyundai went off...
Rome Mayor, Oneida Co. Exec. Ask Gov. Hochul For Funding Amid Tornado Recovery
In a letter sent to the governor's office Tuesday, Mayor Jeff Lanigan and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente asked Hochul for funding to assist with the demolition of unsafe and unstable buildings in the city. Rome Mayor, Oneida Co. Exec. Ask Gov. Hochul For Funding Amid Tornado Recovery. In a...
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Oneida County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 10:11 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 10:30 p.m. for Oneida County. Anticipate pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 10:11 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near McKeever, or 10 miles northeast of...
Northville teen accused of stealing off-road vehicles
A Fulton County teen is accused of stealing two off-road vehicles. Logan X. Jones, 18, of Northville, allegedly stole a three-wheeler and four-wheeler from a residence on Johnson Road in the town of Edinburg, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said. The vehicles are worth thousands of dollars. Jones was...
Rome Spirit 16U softball team heads to Eastern National Championships
The Rome Spirit 16U travel fast pitch softball team, which has started its season 14-1-1, will compete in the USSSA Eastern National Championships in Ocean City, Maryland, next week. The team — which has players from Rome Free Academy, Utica-Notre Dame, Oneida, New Hartford and Westmoreland High School — has...
Susquehanna SPCA Pet of the Week – Cupid
Meet the Susquehanna SPCA “Pet of the Week” – her name is Cupid. Each week on Thursday mornings at 8:30 am on Classic Hits 103.1fm, Josh will host Allison Hungerford, licensed Vet Tech at the Susquehanna SPCA, who will tell us all about a special dog or cat at the shelter looking for its forever home which has been overlooked by visitors for some reason. Many times, it's because many animals are shy while in the shelter because it can be a stressful situation! Once adopted, many cats and dogs warm right up to their owners.
Bridge Partially Washed Out By Storm in Lee Center
Heavy flooding damaged a small bridge connecting Sulphur Springs Road to Church Street in Lee Center. Bridge Partially Washed Out By Storm in Lee Center. Heavy flooding damaged a small bridge connecting Sulphur Springs Road to Church Street.
Man reflects on building church steeples ripped from Rome skyline by tornado
FULTON, N.Y. — Bobby Mahar lives in Fulton, and like so many, he watched in horror as the City of Rome suffered massive damage from an EF-2 tornado, including the loss of two steeples sitting atop St. Mary's and the First Presbyterian Church. It devastated me. Like, I almost...
Trotting fillies will race Friday at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Vernon Downs will play host to a $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday. Chapvious and driver Jason Bartlett lead a field of eight as the 5-2 morning line favorite on Wednesday. The filly by Devious Man-Chaperess is trained by George Ducharme. She has two wins in three starts including NYSS wins at Yonkers and Buffalo.
CNY expert says some trees are more vulnerable to storms
Severe storms and several tornadoes brought down hundreds of trees last week in Rome and across Central New York. While trees are often a casualty, experts can help identify trees that are at risk of falling before the next big storm. Leanna Nugent knows a problematic tree when she sees...
SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, Syracuse native Tom Kenny says: ‘That’s his superpower’
SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, according to the Syracuse native who has voiced the cartoon character for 25 years. A video from the 2024 Motor City Comic Con in Detroit shows voice actor Tom Kenny talking about “SpongeBob SquarePants” during a fan Q&A. Kenny said a neurodivergent fan previously came up and asked if SpongeBob was on the autism spectrum, and confirmed he is.
Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island topples Baldwinsville 4-1, to gain winners’ bracket final
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- Mason Garland (win) and Matt Acampora (save) were in command throughout and Mid-Island scraped out three runs in the fourth to earn a 4-1 decision over Baldwinsville LL (D8) Wednesday afternoon to advance to the winners’ bracket final of the Little League New York State 10-year-old tournament at Union Endicott LL.
Rome Dairy Market closed due to nuisance violations, city says
ROME — The Rome Dairy Market on North James Street has been shut down and boarded due to nuisance violations for untaxed cigarettes, marijuana and more, according to Rome Public Safety Commissioner Kenneth White. Located at 603 N. James St., city officials said the Rome Dairy Market has been...
Soldiers and Saddles Ride: A Journey to Support Southern Tier Veterans
Get ready to rev your engines and support a great cause! The 11th Annual Soldiers and Saddles Ride is coming up on August 10th in Binghamton, and everyone is invited to participate. It’s much more than just a motorcycle ride - this event is a heartfelt initiative to support our veterans in the community.
New Hope for Old McDonald’s Restaurant in Endwell
Some recent signs of activity outside a closed McDonald's restaurant in Endwell have residents wondering whether a new business will be opening at the site. The fast food operation at 3333 East Main Street closed suddenly 18 months ago. McDonald's representatives did not say why the place was shut down 23 years after it opened at the site of the old Hooper School.
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