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Indian Lake Class of 2024: Four graduates
Tiny graduating class highlights problems, solutions around the declining enrollment at rural New York schools. At the start of Indian Lake Central School’s June graduation, relatives in the dark gymnasium watched projected baby pictures of the Class of 2024 and wiped away tears. In a short row at the back, the graduating seniors — all four of them — waited to take the stage.
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...
[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.
One person dead after dispute in Rome
ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Greig man is dead after a fight at a softball game in Rome led to a shooting, according to Rome Police. Officers were called to a softball tournament at Haselton-Wright Park in Rome at approximately 8:15 pm on Sunday, July 14. Upon their arrival, they met with board members of the softball league, who asked officers to remove a person — later identified as 34-year-old Theodore Chrystie of Greig in Lewis County. They were asking for his removal due to alleged disruptive behavior.
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...
Rangers respond to Lowville flooding, lost/injured hikers; recover body of overturned Hudson River kayaker
Wilderness Rescue: On July 9, at 6 p.m., Forest Ranger Milano responded to a call for a 14-year-old hiker from Massachusetts suffering from heat exhaustion at OK Slip Falls. The subject’s group leader attempted to cool him down, but he was still hot and having an anxiety attack. Ranger Milano worked with Indian Lake Fire Department to treat the subject, calm and cool him down, and then walked him out to an awaiting ambulance. Resources were clear at 9 p.m.
1,000+ Lewis County Residents Eligible for SNAP Benefits to Replace Lost Food Supplies After Recent Flooding and Power Outages
Lewis County residents affected by recent flooding and power outages can apply for SNAP replacement benefits to compensate for lost food by reporting losses before July 19. SNAP Benefits Available for Lewis County Residents Affected by Recent Flooding and Outages According to the report of Informnny, Lewis County residents who faced flooding and power outages […]
July 20: SPCA of NNY Cornhole Tournament
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Jefferson County SPCA will host its third annual cornhole tournament Saturday, July 20 at their shelter at 25056 Water Street in Watertown. The tournament kicks off at 10 a.m. with the first-place team getting $800. Second place will receive $450 and the third-place team will get $250. Fourth-place will get […]
For Josh Woodward, it was a week to remember
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Josh Woodward was certainly the class of the field in this year’s Watertown Men’s City Golf Championship. Woodward was on top of his game on Sunday, making the ordinary and in some cases extraodinary shots in winning his first city golf title. “It...
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Toby White ’89 with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award
Toby White ’89 of Waddington, N.Y., Honored with 2024 Donald L . Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Toby White ’89 of Waddington, N.Y., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L....
Updated weather warnings for Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Tuesday’s severe weather has returned to Northern New York with a fresh batch of watches and warnings. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Central Lewis County until 7:30 p.m. tonight. Areas such as Lowville, Whetstone Gulf State Park, Highmarket, Denmark, New Bremen, Watson, Martinsburg, Lyonsdale, Greig, Port Leyden, Croghan, […]
Ogdensburg man celebrates 100th birthday
OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - Rodrique “Rod” Allard of Ogdensburg celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday. His family says he loves to camp, take walks and have a barley every now and then. Rod was an engineer and played the stock market for years. Happy birthday to you,...
NY weather: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in New York early Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:51 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Montgomery, Schoharie, Schenectady, Saratoga and Albany counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:50 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Central...
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...
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