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Find out what the Old Farmer's Almanac says the fall has in store for Lower Hudson Valley
As we sweat through July, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts autumn will bring cooler-than-average temperatures to at least a chunk of Lower Hudson Valley. Autumn precipitation is predicted to be near average in our region, while the rest of the state and through northern New England are eyed for below average, a summary of the almanac says.
Stewart's Book is Finalist for the C. Wright Mills Book Award
Kucinskas Will Serve as ASA Religion Section Chair-Elect . Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas was recently elected to the position of chair-elect for the American Sociological Association’s Sociology of Religion Section. Ellingson Publishes New Book About Local Food in New York . Professor of Sociology Stephen Ellingson recently...
Three seriously injured in car v. Amish buggy wreck just north of Utica
DEERFIELD- Serious injuries have been reported in the wake of another car v. Amish buggy accident here locally. This one occurred Monday evening along State Route 12 in the town of Deerfield, Oneida County. 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch says it happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. Investigation via the Sheriff’s Office suggests...
Sitrin Wellness Center celebrates 25 years
NEW HARTFORD — The Sitrin Medical Rehabilitation Center, with state-of-the-art equipment and two heated pools, offers Wellness Center memberships to former patients and the public. Elizabeth Lockwood, a licensed occupational therapist and wellness coordinator, says the membership is perfect for those who are seasoned in their gym workouts, to...
UPDATED: Gas Leak Closes Genesee Street for Hours in New Hartford
A gas leak has closed Genesee Street and led to the evacuation of several homes and businesses in New Hartford Monday afternoon. A gas leak has closed Genesee Street and led to the evacuation of several homes and businesses in New Hartford Monday afternoon.
Ilion's Duofold building suffers partial collapse
ILION — Public safety officials from Ilion were dispatched to the vacant Duofold complex at 7 Spruce St. last week for a possible building collapse. After the arrival of officials from Ilion’s fire and police departments, as well as the mayor’s office, at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, it was determined that a partial collapse of the west-end structure of the complex had occurred. The structure, officials say, had collapsed and pulled away from the connected building, leaving the far west portion of the building still standing. Officials also noted that a debris field was spread across the entire south side of the building, with the largest pile of debris remaining in the vicinity of the collapse.
Four people sent to hospital in Deerfield buggy accident
DEERFIELD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Four people were hospitalized and a horse is dead after a motor vehicle-vs-buggy accident in the town of Deerfield, according to Oneida County Sheriffs. Sheriffs responded to Route 12 in the town of Deerfield at approximately 6:20 on the night of Monday, July 22. Further...
Could defense contract bring more growth to Wolfspeed?
A little over two years after the Wolfspeed silicon carbide fab opened at the Marcy Nanocenter, it has about 500 workers and has snagged a $10.9 million federal defense contract. Local officials praised both as signs of the success of the vision that, after decades of planning, brought the world’s first and largest 200mm silicon carbide wafer fab to Oneida County. ...
Another tornado confirmed in Oneida County; 17th to hit Upstate New York
Annsville, N.Y. — Another tornado has been confirmed to have hit Oneida County as severe thunderstorms swept through the region last Tuesday, officials said. The National Weather Service on Monday announced the new tornado after they surveyed ground damage. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: July 22 Rome Tornado Response Updates
ROME, N.Y. -- County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan provided an update on tornado response and recovery efforts. The full press conference, posted to the Oneida County Government Facebook page, can be found below. The conference lasted about 30 minutes.
Oneida County Clerk's Office, DMV resume operations in Utica
UTICA — The Oneida County Department of Motor Vehicles and the County Clerk’s office are back in operation after being forced to close on Friday, July 19, due to the global internet outage, according to county officials. On Friday morning, a global technology outage disrupted the operations of...
Santa for Seniors in July Helping Elderly Who Lost Rome Home in Tornado
Santa for Seniors makes sure our elderly population is not forgotten during the holidays in Central New York. After a vicious round of tornadoes, they need help more than ever. Georgian Arms was directly hit by an EF2 tornado in Rome and the building is now deemed unlivable. Seniors from...
Tuesday Forecast: Damp Start, Partly Sunny Skies in Afternoon
Good morning! It’s a damp start to the day today with temps in the 60s. Conditions dry out a little bit by the early afternoon however a few spotty showers and downpours will fire up at random as a disorganized system passes over the northeast. Weather quiets down again tonight and remains dry for the start of Wednesday however more showers and rumbles of thunder move in by the late afternoon.
Youth Drive, Chip & Putt slated for July 29 at Valley View
UTICA — The Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame's third annual Drive, Chip & Putt Event for local boys and girls returns to the Valley View Golf Course in Utica on Monday morning, July 29. Sponsored by Mastrovito Hyundai of Yorkville and the City of Utica Youth Bureau, the...
Zion Episcopal Strawberry Festival postponed to September
ROME — The annual Strawberry Festival at the Zion Episcopal Church has been postponed to Saturday, Sept. 7, following the tornado in Rome, according to church officials. The strawberry festival is typically held in conjunction with Honor America Days, which have also been postponed. The festival was originally scheduled for this Saturday, July 27. The Zion Episcopal Church is located at 140 W. Liberty St.
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