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New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge
On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said work has begun on a $17.8 million project to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge over the Delaware River. The bridge links Bridge Street in the town of Callicoon with State Route 1016 in Damascus Township, Pennsylvania. Officials said the new bridge deck and pier repairs will enhance public […] The post New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
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, […]
ON AIR SEGMENT: Jamie Day talks day four for the 136th annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair
It's day four of the 136th annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair and it is also Pink Out Day, where fair-goers are urged to wear accents of pink to show support for breast cancer awareness. Jamie Day, fair spokesperson, joined North Country News on Friday, July 26, 2024 to provide listeners with...
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
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...
Zeldin predicts Trump will ask Netanyahu ‘what else’ can US do in meeting
Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin suggested that former President Donald Trump will discuss further U.S. support for Israel during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump on Friday, two days after addressing Congress on the war in Gaza. Zeldin, who is Jewish and a former […]
Picente, Lanigan request state aid for building demolitions after tornado
ROME — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan have sent Gov. Kathy Hochul a letter requesting state aid as the city continues its efforts to recover from a tornado that ripped through Rome, leaving catastrophic damage in its wake. Picente and Lanigan sent...
Raid leads to arrests, one-year shutdown of Rome Dairy Market
ROME — Members of the Rome Police Department Special Investigations Unit executed multiple search warrants regarding an investigation into Rome Dairy Market at 603 N. James St. on Monday, July 22. Police said they found and seized more than 350 cartons of unstamped and untaxed Seneca and Newport brand...
Flying is a passion for Boonville native Adina Papp
BOONVILLE — Aviation education is a passion for Adina (Szewczyk) Papp. Flying is in her DNA. She even met her pilot-husband while attending EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Adina grew up in Boonville, NY, spending time with family at the local grass strip. And four generations of pilots — from her grandfather, father, and herself, to her son and his wife — have flown their family-owned Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer. The family fleet also includes a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, Piper J-3 Cub, Piper PA-11 Cub Special, and Aeronca Model 7AC Champ.
Two arrested on gun charges in Rome
ROME — Two men have been taken into custody for weapons possession after search warrants were executed at homes on East Dominick Street and Wellesley Road, according to the Rome Police Department. Three handguns, four long guns, two high-capacity magazines, and a quantity of ammunition were recovered in total, authorities stated.
Volunteers sought to help clean up parks Saturday
ROME — The city of Rome is looking for volunteers to help clean up the parks and playgrounds still hampered by tornado damage this Saturday, according to city officials. Several city parks remain closed due to damage and debris from the July 16 tornado, including Gryziec Field, Fort Stanwix Park and Triangle Park, among others. The city is organizing a volunteer effort to clean these parks between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, in conjunction with Rome Clean and Green and Positively Rome.
34-Year-Old Utica Man Sentenced for Federal Drug and Firearm Charges
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- A Utica man was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in federal prison. Carlos Pena Uceta will serve 130 months for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of this drug trafficking crime. "As part of...
Utica police release footage of robberies that lead to stop before police shooting of Nyah Mway, 13
Utica, N.Y. — Utica police has released new video footage of two robberies that led to officers to stop two boys, a stop that ultimately ended with an officer fatally shooting 13-year-old Nyah Mway. On June 28, officers stopped Nyah and another 13-year-old boy in the 900 block of...
ROUNDING THIRD: Hold yourself to a higher standard
My office in Oriskany has a lot of pictures from the past. Since I also function as the president of the alumni association, we have a lot of old school mementoes. The other day, I happened to be looking at a pic of the 1948 mixed chorus at OCS. There were about 48 of them. Those days are long gone. What was evident, though, was how well-dressed and “normal” looking those kids were. Nice white dresses on the girls and slacks, white shirt and ties on the boys. I miss those days. This was long before fast foods and soda pop began to erode our national visage.
Developers, officials tour former Watertown prison
TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Developers joined local officials at the former Watertown Correctional Facility on Thursday. A tour was held as the state requests proposals to turn the facility into housing. The news media were not allowed to enter the property. “They’re in tough shape and it’s...
Kiyan Anthony Includes Syracuse in Final Six Schools
Kiyan Anthony, a 2025 four-star recruit, included Syracuse as one of his final six schools that he’s considering. The son of Orange great Carmelo Anthony released the list on Thursday evening. Anthony is ranked as a consensus top-40 player in the class of 2025. The guard is considering Syracuse,...
New Hartford Police Looking for Runaway Teenager
The New Hartford Police Department is looking for a 13-year-old, who was last seen on July 11 when he ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd. The New Hartford Police Department is looking for a 13-year-old, who was last seen on July 11 when he ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd.
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