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Village of Whitesboro Reschedules Tom Nitti Concert for Friday
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- A concert featuring local country star Tom Nitti is set to take place this Friday in the Village of Whitesboro. The concert was originally planned for tonight; however, due to inclement weather, it had to be rescheduled. "With safety as our utmost concern, we have rescheduled Tom...
High winds during thunderstorms cause severe damage in Madison County, leaves 1 dead
The only tornado in Central New York on Tuesday devastated Rome, but other areas were also hit hard by high winds from thunderstorms, with the area’s only death reported in Canastota. Robert Popple, 82, was found dead outside his home after a severe thunderstorm passed on Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors said he went outside to check on an antique car, Gov. Kathy Hochul said during a news conference in Rome. ...
National Grid to distribute dry ice in Oneida and Rome
ONEIDA AND ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — In the aftermath of the storm that tore through Oneida County on Tuesday, July 16, National Grid is helping out by distributing dry ice to those that need it. National Grid will be distributing dry ice from 1 pm to 5 pm at...
United Way sets up fund for Rome and Canastota families hit by severe weather
ROME, N.Y. — The United Way of the Mohawk Valley has set up a fund to help families in Oneida County impacted by severe weather Tuesday. The City of Rome and the Village of Canastota experienced devastating tornado activity Tuesday, leading to significant damage and even the loss of life.
National Grid works 'around the clock' to restore utilities for Mohawk Valley region customers
As the Oneida County area and the hardest-hit city of Rome began cleanup after a Tuesday night radar-confirmed tornado scraped through the area, thousands of households were left without power. And National Grid spokesperson Jared Paventi confirmed around mid-day on Wednesday that repairs needed, mostly in Rome, would take electrical...
Central New York Responders Go Above and Beyond to Assist Tornado Victims
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado outbreak devastated parts of Central New York, particularly the City of Rome. With over 25,000 customers in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida County currently without power; crews from across the United States and Canada are heading to the area to assist with restoration. A State of Emergency has since been declared by Governor Kathy Hochul to further assist with recovery efforts.
Community Foundation establishes fund to aid Rome in aftermath of tornado. How to help
An emergency fund has been established by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in response to the severe thunderstorms and tornado that impacted Rome and surrounding areas on Tuesday, July 16. The storms caused widespread power outages and destruction to homes, buildings, and historic landmarks. “In the aftermath...
More than 18k without power in Oneida Co. Noon Weds.
Update 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 7-17-2024: As of this update, National Grid is working to restore power to those impacted by Tuesday’s storms. Here is a snapshot of the National Grid map from their Outage Central website. As of Noon Wednesday, National Grid reported 18,268 customers affected by outages in Oneida County and National Grid is […]
Showing Fairness: Boonville Oneida County Fair offering solution for Lewis County floats
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Boonville Oneida County Fair is lending a hand to any floats that didn’t get to be part of the canceled parade at the Lewis County Fair. In an announcement from the Lewis County Fair, officials at the Boonville Oneida County Fair are welcoming any floats to participate in the Tuesday, […]
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Statement on Tornado
New York State, Oneida County, and Rome are still currently under a State of Emergency. Many of our families, churches, organizations, businesses, and government offices have been devastated by the tornado that touched down in Rome. My prayers go out to all that are dealing with the current devastation. Thank...
Drone videos capture intense storm damage in Rome and Canastota
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Severe storms ripped through two CNY counties, leaving tens of thousands without power, buildings in ruins, and The National Weather Service looking for answers. Drone video of Rome damage Video courtesy of Ben Augustine. In Oneida County, Rome was hit by a likely tornado. Areas in Downtown Rome, neighborhoods, and […]
Local resident from Barneveld accused of criminal contempt in Trenton: NYSP
TRENTON- A local resident is faced with an accusation stemming from an alleged domestic dispute Monday in Oneida County, authorities say. Karyona L. Cittadino, 28, of Barneveld, NY was arrested Monday morning by the New York State Police (Remsen). Cittadino is formally charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal contempt in the second-degree (disobeying court order).
More than 10k people without power in Rome, neighbors describe area as 'war zone'
ROME, N.Y. — Update:. As of early Wednesday morning, there are still no reports of injuries to people in the City of Rome following a strong storm on Tuesday, July 16. National grid reports more than 10,000 customers are without power in Rome alone. The number across Oneida County sits at above 20,000 as of Wednesday morning.
Hot Seat: Media Monday with author Erika C. Lowenkopf and bookstore owner Joanna Robertson 7/15/24
Hot Seat: Media Monday with Erika C. Lowenkopf and Joanna Robertson 7/15/24. For more on the Hot Seat: Media Monday, visit our show page. In this episode of Hot Seat: Media Monday, Erika C Lowenkopf, author of Missing The Boat: A Memoir, and Joanna Robertson, owner of the Treehouse Reading and Arts Center, discusses the healing power of reading and writing and how literacy can be the basis for community. We also discuss the lifelong damage caused by bullying and discrimination and how helping others is a way to deal with the trauma.
Honor America Days in Rome is not cancelled, mayor says
ROME — The tornado that devastated the city of Rome and damaged dozens of buildings and homes will not cancel Honor America Days, according to Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan. “We will not cancel it,” Lanigan promised at City Hall on Wednesday. The annual Honor America Days parade and concert are scheduled for Saturday, July 27.
Rome Chamber of Commerce Seeks to Assist Businesses Impacted by Tornado
ROME, N.Y. -- The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from businesses affected by the tornado. If your business has faced financial difficulties and requires support, you can apply for a grant from the Business Assistance Fund. Additionally, if you are interested in contributing to the fund, the...
Red Cross, organizations rally together for Rome community
ROME — The tornado that touched ground in Rome on Tuesday left behind hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage and a community devastated by the unprecedented natural disaster. Parts of the city appeared apocalyptic as trees were uprooted, cars were flipped over, businesses were wrecked, and houses were destroyed.
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