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Slominski Hired by Catamounts of UVM
OSWEGO, NY – Danielle Slominski, the Lakers women's ice hockey assistant coach, is moving on to the NCAA Division I University of Vermont Catamounts as their Director of Operations for women's ice hockey. "We are really excited to welcome Dani to the Vermont women's hockey family," said Plumer. "She...
Company news: Pete Cullinan, Victoria L. Furlong and Ron Tascarella join Oswego Health board
Oswego Health announces new leadership for its board of directors after its annual board meeting held June 24. The changes were made unanimously by the board. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Out-of-State Teams to Receive $1,000 Minimum to Start Novelis Supermodified Feature on Saturday, July 20
OSWEGO, NY (July 11, 2024) – Oswego Speedway is excited to announce a special incentive for out-of-state teams participating in the two-day Super Spectacle this weekend, July 19 and 20. Any team from outside New York State that competes in Saturday night’s Novelis Oswego Supermodified feature with the same car used on Friday will be guaranteed $1,000 to start.
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
“This is a home for many people in the community:” Extensive damage at Kershaw Park in Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — The severe thunderstorms and now-confirmed touchdown of an EF-0 tornado Tuesday evening in Canandaigua caused significant damage to the heart of the city. One of the hardest hit locations was Kershaw Park. City Manager, John Goodwin, tells News 8 there were approximately 10 trees which were knocked over. It also affected […]
Power outages due to storm damage in the Twin Tiers
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Our area has seen a lot of power outages yesterday and today due to the storms. With storms still possible tomorrow, more complications may still be with us. Only 19,000 customers are without power as of 1:30 in the afternoon. This is a big step since power outages were at 24,000 […]
'It was just chaos': Several trees topple along Mendon road during Monday's severe storm
Mendon, N.Y. (WHAM) — Monday's severe summer storms packed a punch barreling through parts of Monroe County, where trees toppled like toothpicks. Crews on Cheese Factory Road in Mendon were working Tuesday to clear debris after high winds snapped several trees. Jamie LaBell was in Rochester at the time...
UAW Local 2300 Members Rally As Bargaining Continues With Expired Contract
This past Thursday, umbrellas and fists were both raised high as approximately 50 members of the local UAW 2300 rallied to garner support for their bargaining efforts with Cornell University. Despite the rainy conditions, the union members collected at A-Lot to share words of encouragement and chant for the University to hear their demands.
Blossom Road Pub in Rochester reopening in the fall with new concept
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over a year after it closed, the famous Rochester pub, The Blossom Road Pub will be re-opening in the fall of this year. In a Facebook post Sunday, Dan Zambito said that he and his business partner, John Bourgeois, would be bringing a new concept to the space. “The concept for […]
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
Man killed with his own gun after fight breaks out among players at Central NY softball tournament
Rome, N.Y. — A recreational softball player was shot and killed Sunday in a postgame struggle with an opposing player over an illegal gun, Rome police said. Theodore J. Chrystie, 34, of Greig, died Tuesday from a gunshot in the neck, police said. He was shot with his own gun, police told the Rome-Sentinel.
Town of Clay helping to fuel growth in the community
CLAY, N.Y. — From the multi-billion dollar promise of Micron, to I-81 improvements, and new restaurants and entertainment — there is no doubt Clay is one of Central New York’s fastest growing communities. It wouldn’t be possible without community response, and action from Clay’s Town Board....
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
Gov. Hochul Pledges 'Full Support' After Oneida County Severe Weather Damage
ROME, N.Y. -- Rome and the surrounding area are in the process of cleaning up after severe weather passed through the area, resulting in fallen trees, downed wires and collapsed buildings. There was a radar-confirmed tornado that was announced near Floyd. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made an announcement regarding...
Yellow Alert has ended: Showers and storms possible tomorrow
The Yellow Alert for our area has expired after a relatively active morning and early afternoon. A low-level disturbance brought another round of severe weather as it moved its way through Western New York. Tornado warnings stayed east of our area, but a few damage reports of downed trees were still reported in Macedon as well as northeastern Wayne County.
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