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NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Severe thunderstorms approach Vermont, threatening powerful winds and large hail
The storm was expected to arrive around 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, hitting the central and southern parts of the state. Read the story on VTDigger here: Severe thunderstorms approach Vermont, threatening powerful winds and large hail .
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Lansing’s Lindsey Fish heads to SUNY Morrisville for softball
Tompkins County has a proud history of softball standouts who have gone on to compete in college. The most recent examples are Groton’s Elisa Allen at Binghamton University and Dryden’s Kahlen Cornell at Georgian Court University, and Lansing’s Zoie Burke at Tompkins Cortland Community College. Another Lansing native is getting set for the next chapter of her career.
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...
More than 18k without power in Oneida Co. Noon Wed.
Update 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 7-17-2024: As of this update, National Grid is working to restore power to those impacted by Tuesday’s storms. Here is a snapshot of the National Grid map from their Outage Central website. As of Noon Wednesday, National Grid reported 18,268 customers affected by outages in Oneida County and National Grid is […]
National Grid Provides Update on Power Outages Amid Storm Damage
Tens of thousands of residents are without power this morning following a devastating storm that ripped through Central New York. The worst of it has hit Rome, Canastota and Ilion. Jared Paventi is a representative with National Grid. Paventi joined 'First News with Keeler in the Morning' on WIBX Wednesday...
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 […]
Bankruptcy judge says Burt Marshall ran a Ponzi scheme for years
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A bankruptcy court judge on Tuesday said Madison County businessman Burt Marshall ran a Ponzi scheme for years before it collapsed, swindling tens of millions of dollars from nearly 1,000 creditors. “I find it very well established in the record that there was, in fact, a Ponzi...
Who are your picks for the Tully boys sports Mount Rushmore? (poll)
Syracuse, N.Y. — We’ve gathered an impressive list of nominations, now it’s your turn to help us decide who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Tully boys athletics. Syracuse.com’s high school sports staff launched the Mount Rushmore Project to highlight the top four male and top four female athletes of all time at high schools throughout Section III. Each summer, we will select high schools to be featured as part of the project.
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...
[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.
Binghamton Deli Ordered Closed by City Just After Opening
A business that set up shop at the former site of a Binghamton Subway restaurant was open for a short time before it was directed by a code enforcement officer to close. A Johnson City man had worked for months to renovate the building at Conklin and Tompkins streets to get the place ready. The site had been vacant since the Subway shop closed suddenly about three years ago.
Medical Incident Leads To Crash
A 45-year-old Waterville man died after a crash on Route 20 in the Town of Sangerfield July 7. According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department, the incident occurred that Sunday night around 11:04. When deputies arrived, they said they found David Rice had been driving a 2014 blue Dodge Ram...
Update: Man shot on I-690 in Syracuse expected to survive; highway lanes have reopened
Update 8:42 p.m.: I-690 lanes have reopened. Update 8:20 p.m.: A man was shot in the upper body on Interstate 690 East near Teall Avenue, said Kieran Coffey, a Syracuse police spokesperson. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
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