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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.
1 dead after being shot in a Rome park after a softball game
A man was fatally shot at a park in Rome following a softball game, according to the Rome Police Department. On Sunday, July 14, while at a softball tournament in Haselton-Wright Park, police say a verbal dispute ensued between Theodore Chrystie and members of an opposing team. At approximately 8:15 p.m., the Rome Police...
Home Talent League: Utica punches playoff ticket for first time since 2014
Max Gartzke went 2-for-4 and drove in two runs to lead Utica to a 5-2 win over Footville on Sunday, July 14, to clinch the Southeast Section South Division championship. Utica punched its ticket to the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Gartzke hit a go-ahead two-run triple in the bottom of the fourth inning to propel the Association to a comeback win at Utica Community Park. The Association was coming off an 11-1 loss to Jefferson in the Night League on Thursday, July 11, on the road.
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Changes to New York State school lockdowns to take effect in the fall
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — This fall, a new mandate will change how lockdown drills are conducted in New York State schools. The mandate passed by the New York State Board of Regents on Monday, reads “Notice to parents and those in parental relations regarding drills must be made within one week before each drill”
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Suffolk County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m. for Suffolk County. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:44 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Port Jefferson, moving northeast at...
New Spanish HD Brands In Miami, New York & Cleveland
A trio of markets have seen new Spanish language brands launch on HD Radio subchannels in the past few weeks. iHeartMedia launched “La Mezcla 94.9-HD2” on WZTU-HD2 Miami Beach. The station is running Spanish Mixes and promoting itself as “La Casa de los Miami Dolphins”. No word yet on whether the Dolphins will be moving their gameday broadcasts from Spanish CHR “Tú 94.9” WZTU to their HD2 after one year on the primary signal.
109 New Cannabis Licenses in New York: Where You Can Already Buy in Binghamton
This month (July 2024), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Cannabis Control Board took steps to advance the state’s cannabis regulatory framework. Topics at the monthly board meeting included license approvals, market updates, and enforcement updates. 109 adult-use cannabis licenses were authorized for...
Over $1 Million Raised For Charities In Western New York
Thousands of non-profits across Western New York woke up to great news on Wednesday morning. The Annual Day of Giving in Western New York raised over $1 million dollars. In fact so many people wanted to give back and help out that the organizers of Give 716 Day extended the deadline to give!
Schumer, Gillibrand call for federal aid for destroyed downtown Rome
Washington — U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called Wednesday for federal aid for parts of Upstate New York badly damaged in Tuesday’s storm. The senators are urging Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve any New York state request for a major disaster declaration. The request follows devastating damage from the rain and wind storms that tore through Upstate New York.
Winds wreck homes along one street in Canastota, forcing residents out for now (video)
Canastota, N.Y. -- Mary Smith was in her upstairs apartment on Barlow Street when Tuesday’s storm hit. Smith, 32, said she saw the wind build. A trash can flew across the street. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
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...
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.
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, […]
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