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[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.
PHOTOS: Mother Nature Leaves Behind Destruction in Rome, New York
Wow, Mother Nature! One day after storms tore through New York, bringing down trees and power lines, another ripped through Rome causing extensive damage that has the city in a State of Emergency. The devastation is hard to believe and painful to see. Flipped Cars. The winds were so powerful...
Rome NY in ruins after severe storm: Trees in homes, roofs ripped off churches
Rome, N.Y. — A powerful line of thunderstorms Tuesday struck the city and downtown area of Rome, toppling a church steeple, crushing brick walls and sending trees onto homes. The storm ripped through downtown, leaving businesses with shattered windows, torn sidings and damaged roofs. Some of the city’s iconic...
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...
New York town suffers heavy damage from apparent tornado as deadly severe storms rake Northeast
Photos taken around Rome, New York, show roofs ripped from buildings around town, with numerous toppled trees and power lines. Some buildings suffered partial collapse while others sustained heavy damage that scattered debris down busy city streets.
Rome Weather Emergency: Road Closures, Wires Down, Buildings Collapsed—Avoid Nonessential Travel
ROME, N.Y. -- According to the Rome Police Department, Rome is under a weather emergency. Oneida County is currently under a state of emergency following storms that passed through the Mohawk Valley on Tuesday afternoon. Police report multiple road closures, downed power wires, and collapsed buildings. A radar-confirmed tornado in...
Governor Hochul declares Statewide State of Emergency amidst widespread destruction from several severe thunderstorm systems, including confirmed tornado touchdowns
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide State of Emergency on Tuesday in response to severe weather impacting communities across New York. Areas in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, including the City of Rome and areas nearby, have incurred severe damage due to high winds and storms,. Meteorologist Bill...
No serious injuries in devastating storm that hit Rome, Oneida County
ROME — There are no serious injuries as result of a massive thunderstorm and suspected tornado that hit the City of Rome, as of 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, city and Oneida County officials said at a press conference held after the storm rolled through the area. On the...
‘I could not outrun it’: Rome starts long recovery after winds flatten Upstate NY city
Rome, N.Y. -- Just minutes before a powerful storm began ravaging the streets of downtown Rome, Joey Long, of Taberg, noticed the shift in weather as he was on the return trip of a Door Dash delivery. He decided to pull over in the parking lot of the Grand Union...
CNY Irish Festival happening this weekend
DEANSBORO, N.Y. — The Central New York Irish Festival will take place this Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, NY. The CNY Irish Festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates Celtic music and culture and will include live music, Highland Games (Saturday only), a wide variety of merchandise vendors, artist merchandise, camping sites, kids fun zone, and a choice of several food trucks.
Scenes of Devastation in Downtown Rome Following Storm
ROME, NY -- In a matter of seconds, the Rome skyline was changed forever. An apparent tornado ripped through downtown just after 3:00 Tuesday Afternoon, the city's iconic Paul revere mural collapsing from the weight of the wind. The B-52 Bomber at Griffiss shifted off its mounts. Congressman Brandon Williams described what he saw when he first arrived.
Oneida County Childcare Taskforce Releases Report Findings; Recommendations Made
UTICA, N.Y. -- Oneida County unveiled the results of a recent report compiled by the County's Childcare Taskforce. The recommendations will help to enhance childcare worker employment, training and retention. These findings will also be utilized to tackle and eliminate barriers to access. The report was assembled in April. “Oneida...
American Red Cross Opens Shelter in Rome
UTICA, NY (JULY 16, 2024) – Volunteers from the Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross have opened a shelter for those affected by the violent storms today in Rome, Oneida County. The shelter, at the Aviation Center, is at 394 Hangar Road. Access to...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Statement on Tornado
New York State, Oneida County, and Rome are still currently under a State of Emergency. Many of our families, churches, organizations, businesses, and government offices have been devastated by the tornado that touched down in Rome. My prayers go out to all that are dealing with the current devastation. Thank...
Roadwork Ahead—Construction for Week of July 15 in Area Counties
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Area counties will see various road construction projects that could cause delays for the week of July 15. The following construction and maintenance projects are from the New York State Department of Transportation, Mohawk Valley Region. Oneida County:. Village of New Hartford: Genesee Street between Golf...
Wynn Hospital parking garage opens Saturday
Oneida County’s parking garage in downtown Utica will open to the public on Saturday. The garage, located between Oriskany Street and Wynn Hospital, opened for hospital employees on Monday. The county had originally planned to open the garage when the hospital opened in late October. But that didn’t work out, county Executive Anthony Picente...
Levitt AMP moving inside for Monday concert
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The weather has forced the Levitt AMP Utica Music Series inside for this week. According to organizers and producers, the concert series will be moving tonight’s concert into the Delta Hotel on Genesee Street, at the Shade Bar and Grill. As a result, no food trucks or kids’ activities will be on site.
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