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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.
Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado
ROME, N.Y. (AP) — A tornado that hit this small, upstate city tore off rooftops, leveled brick buildings and toppled the steeples of two historic churches. No one was killed, […]
Oneida County officials write letter to Governor Hochul regarding concerns over funding assistance in wake of Rome tornado
ROME- Officials in Oneida County have reached out to the Governor’s Office over funding assistance in the wake of a tornado that devastated parts of Rome, NY this month. Formulated by County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan, a letter to Governor Hochul recognizes the tremendous response and support immediately following the EF2 storm on July 16.
Rome, Oneida County officials offer updates on tornado cleanup programs, relief efforts
Roads are open, power is restored, and debris is being cleaned up — but city and county officials said Rome isn’t out of the woods yet and are committed to continuing efforts to rebuild and recover after the tornado. At a press conference on Friday, Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr., and Rome Police Chief Kevin James gave what updates they could before the weekend. ...
Watch videos that break down a Central NY judge’s racially offensive rants: ‘I’ll shoot them’
New Hartford, N.Y. – More than 25 police videos capture a Central New York judge’s offensive rants after officers were called to a high school graduation party that escalated out of control. Syracuse.com went through them all to document the judge’s misconduct that led to a state commission...
FEMA aid up in the air as Rome uses emergency funds to manage tornado cleanup
ROME, N.Y. — Post-tornado, the City of Rome is still nowhere near back to normal. It has been nine days since the disaster struck, and it’s tough to go anywhere without seeing signs of people struggling. On paper – funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is...
Rome seeks state help as it faces over $20 million in tornado damage
ROME, N.Y. — As residents in Rome continue to clean up and process the destruction the city faced after a tornado tore through nearly a week and a half ago, leaders are working hard to get people the help they need. Since then, the city has been hard at...
Road Work Report for the Week Beginning July 29, 2024
Town of Manheim/Town of St Johnsville: (D#265084) Route 5 between Snells Bush Road and Old State Road. Motorists will encounter long term shoulder closures in both directions on the bridge over the East Canada Creek. Village of Herkimer: (D#265230) South Washington Street (Route 922B) between Route 5 (E/W State Street)...
Westmoreland happenings: Hot dog sale, parish festival, golf outing, more
• Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg, will host a free exhibit of the works of artists group The Social Butterflies July 26 through Aug. 28. The group of seven local women will display more than 20 works in a variety of mediums. A free opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. July 26. Details: ghal.org.
Boonville-Oneida County Fair Board Hosts Free Day for 1,000 Children in Oneida County Youth Program
ORISKANY, NEW YORK: The Boonville-Oneida County Fair Board, in partnership with Oneida. County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr., Oneida County Board Legislators, and Cornell. Cooperative Extension (CCE), proudly hosted a free day at the fair for 1,000 children. participating in the Oneida County Youth Program. This special event, held on...
American Red Cross lends a helping hand in Rome
ROME, NY (WSYR) – After a tornado ripped through Rome, the American Red cross is on sight, providing crucial resources to Rome residents facing loss and destruction. As the Red Cross’ Assistant Director of Information and Planning Courtney Shatraw tells us, it’s a community effort. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors,” said Shatraw. “These are folks that […]
CCCC announces Presidential Active Lifestyle Award winners
ROME — Thanks to the generosity of The Slocum-Dickson Foundation, Copper City Community Connection, 305 E. Locust St., recently recognized its latest group of members to achieve the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award. Honorees are Josephine Iannotti, Carol Acomb, Joette Criscio, Phyllis Didio, Mary McNeil, Barbara Hill, Elizabeth Pettinelli, Patricia Wyman, Ruth Weltz, Lisa Sandefer, Lisa Wightman, and Paula Wells.
Citizens, councilors praise Rome for tornado recovery
ROME — At the first Common Council meeting since the devastating tornado on July 16, Rome resident Shelly Gardner led a chorus of praise for all of the city workers, regular citizens, neighbors, volunteers, businesses, not-for-profits, and more that stepped up to help out in the wake of the disaster.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
Nominate a Hero for the Central & Northern New York Real Heroes Celebration
LIVERPOOL (July 24, 2024) Do you know an individual or group in Madison, St. Lawrence, Herkimer or Oneida counties who has saved a life through extraordinary action? Or someone in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego or Onondaga who has made a meaningful impact in the community this year?. Now is your chance...
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