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Power Restored to Many Following Tuesday's Tornado in Rome; Around 5,000 Still Without Electricity
ROME, N.Y. -- National Grid is steadily advancing in the restoration of power to those affected by the tornado. In Oneida County, more than 5,000 customers remain without power, a decrease from 17,000 reported at this time yesterday, while Herkimer County has about 700 customers without power, down from 1,900.
Graduation Ceremony Celebrates ‘Real Life Rosies™’ and Efforts to Support Women Pursuing Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Yesterday, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) hosted a ceremony celebrating the graduates of the Real Life Rosies™ program. The graduating cohort was comprised of Thomas R. Proctor High School seniors that completed the Real Life Rosies program. The graduates were offered summer employment at Indium Corporation, Square 1 Coating Systems, and Semikron Danfoss, some of which were funded through Oneida County’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
Mobile operations units will be in Rome to help residents after storm
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Two mobile operations units will be in Rome to help residents have access to essential health and human services following the tornado, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan announced. These operations units will include public assistance, health and mental health referrals...
UPDATE: Lewis County man succumbs from gunshot wound in wake of dispute over slow-pitch softball tournament
ROME- A local man from the North Country has died from a gunshot wound suffered in an altercation during a slow-pitch softball tournament in Oneida County. On Tuesday, medical personnel at a local hospital officially pronounced Theodore Chrystie, 34, of Greig, NY, deceased. The incident occurred on Sunday in Rome, NY’s Haselton-Wright Park.
Tornado that swept through Oneida County traveled over 5 miles, up to 300 yards wide
Rome, N.Y. — A tornado that swept through Oneida County Tuesday traveled 5.25 miles and reached wind speeds of up to 135 mph as it left behind hundreds of ripped trees, downed power lines and torn buildings in its path. It was the strongest tornado to hit the county...
Drone videos capture intense storm damage in Rome and Canastota
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Severe storms ripped through two CNY counties, leaving tens of thousands without power, buildings in ruins, and The National Weather Service looking for answers. Drone video of Rome damage Video courtesy of Ben Augustine. In Oneida County, Rome was hit by a likely tornado. Areas in Downtown Rome, neighborhoods, and […]
News Wrap: Tornado hits upstate New York community
In our news wrap Wednesday, upstate New York is cleaning up after a tornado ripped through Oneida County, prosecutors formally appealed a federal judge's ruling to toss out Donald Trump's classified documents case, an Israeli delegation touched down in Cairo where international mediators are trying to push forward a cease-fire deal with Hamas and Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner swap.
State of Emergency in Oneida County.
ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – A large storm, quite possibly a tornado, hit Central New York hard Tuesday. Downtown Rome was particularly hard hit. A State of Emergency has been declared in Oneida County and the City of Rome. The storm hit midday and pounded the Rome area. St. Mary’s...
Rome residents reel from devastating tornado that left city in shambles
ROME, N.Y. — Jennifer Piolo said in just 20 seconds, her family in Rome lost everything in what the National Weather Service is describing as the worst tornado to hit Oneida County in at least 30 years. More than 10k people without power in Rome; neighbors describe area as...
Get the Help You Need After Devastating Tornado in Rome
Tornadoes and severe storms have left hundreds of Central New Yorkers picking up the pieces. But they don't have to do it alone. There is help available. Operators from 211 MidYork are available to assist residents in Oneida, Madison and Herkimer Counties for non emergencies. “Calling 211, texting 898-211 or...
High winds during thunderstorms cause severe damage in Madison County, leaves 1 dead
The only tornado in Central New York on Tuesday devastated Rome, but other areas were also hit hard by high winds from thunderstorms, with the area’s only death reported in Canastota. Robert Popple, 82, was found dead outside his home after a severe thunderstorm passed on Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors...
Showing Fairness: Boonville Oneida County Fair offering solution for Lewis County floats
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Boonville Oneida County Fair is lending a hand to any floats that didn’t get to be part of the canceled parade at the Lewis County Fair. In an announcement from the Lewis County Fair, officials at the Boonville Oneida County Fair are welcoming any floats to participate in the Tuesday, […]
Watch live: Hochul holds storm briefing in Rome after devastating storms
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
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