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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.
Another tornado confirmed in Oneida County
LEE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The National Weather Service survey team is out again Monday and has found evidence of tornado damage in Lee. Lee is just north of Rome in Oneida County. This was the National Weather Service in Binghamton’s post on X (formerly Twitter). If you would...
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...
A Tradition Since 1888: Boonville-Oneida County Fair Kicks Off This Tuesday
It's that time of year once again as the Oneida County Fair season kicks off in Boonville. A Tradition Since 1888: Boonville-Oneida County Fair Kicks Off This Tuesday. It's that time of year once again as the Oneida County Fair season kicks off in Boonville.
Oneida County real estate: See all homes sold, July 13-July 19
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Oneida County reported from July 13 to July 19. There were 32 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,746-square-foot home on East Pine Street in Rome that sold for $200,000.
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.
One week later: Mayor, county executive hail 'remarkable' progress
ROME — One week after a devastating tornado tore through the city of Rome, Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan said it has been “amazing” to watch the city come together and recover, while also noting that “we’re not out of the woods.”. At least 377 homes...
Donations flood in from churches around the state to tornado-stricken Rome community
ROME, N.Y. — Power was restored to Rome over the weekend, but there is still much work to be done to clean up the destruction from last week’s tornado. Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lannigan said the recovery process has been an inspiring thing to see. This community really came...
Rome residents can soon apply for money from $1 million-plus recovery fund
Rome, N.Y. — Rome residents harmed by severe thunderstorms and a tornado that plowed through the city last week can soon apply to a recovery fund, officials said. About $175,000 has already been raised for the Rome Victims Recovery Fund, according to Anthony Picente Jr., the Oneida County executive. The county plans to contribute $1 million, he said.
Kudos to mayor, city and utility crews
I’m writing to commend the efforts of the city of Rome, Mayor Lanigan, DPW crews, utility crews, police, medical, firemen, all individuals who donated their time to help others in this time of need. As I was working Friday to cleanup the remaining debris from my property on Valentine...
Green waste and debris guidelines released by city of Rome
ROME — The city of Rome has released guidelines on how to remove green waste and structural debris in the wake of last week's tornado. City, county and state public works employees have cleared the streets in Rome and have begun removing green waste from curbs and sidewalks, officials said. The process is expected to take several weeks to complete. City officials are asking for the public's patience and cooperation to see it done.
AIS Books $55M Air Force Task Order for Anti-Fragility Technique Development
Assured Information Security has booked a potential $54.7 million task order from the U.S. Air Force for anti-fragility workstation. The Department of Defense said Friday the effort is dubbed “Stalwart” and is aimed at further developing anti-fragility techniques as part of the third phase of the Small Business Innovation Research program.
Man With History Of Stalking & Harassing Young Girls Seen In Central New York
An urgent warning after a man with a history of stalking was seen harassing a number of underage girls in Central New York. Kayleigh Burgess, the assistant manager from the Planet Fitness in Rome said a guy was harassing her and numerous other girls at the gym. "He told me I caught his attention because of my birth year on my necklace which makes me 26 years younger than him."
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