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The Red Cross shelter remains active at the airport hangar

at 394 Hangar Road, providing food, water, power, bedding and

medical services. Oneida County is also in the process of setting

up temporary offices for essential services in the city while

moving non-essential services to Utica.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente said on Thursday

they will maintain a presence in Rome. It’s going to

be a little bit smaller because of space limitations.

the Essential offices and services include mental health

treatment, social services, SNAP, public assistance and more.

Picente said some temporary offices have been set up on the

Griffiss Business and Technology Park — including at the Red

Cross shelter — and the county is looking into setting up

trailers in downtown to be more accessible.

Non-essential services include the courts and the

Department of Motor Vehicles, those services have temporarily located to Utica.

New York State has sent a mobile financial services van to

Freedom Plaza on Erie Boulevard West to help residents fill

out insurance forms for damages to their homes. This van will

be in the city for several days, available for walk-ups

between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Community Foundation has set up a fund to raise money

to help victims of the storm. And the city of Rome has set up

a fund for small businesses.

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Here are other ways to help:

Anyone who wants to offer volunteer services, time or

goods can email [email protected].

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties

has created a Rome Emergency Response Fund

to support local nonprofits and municipalities. To donate, go

here:
foundationhoc.org/give/funds/rome-ny-emergency-response-fund

United Way of the Mohawk Valley set up a

Tornado Unmet Needs Fund . Funds raised will go toward

families who are in need of immediate support. To donate, go

here: unitedwaymv.org/tornado

The Salvation Army of Rome has been providing support

food, water, clothes, hygiene items and support to people

impacted by the storm and to first responders. Donations to

the Salvation Army can be made

give.salvationarmy.org/give/

Beeches Manor is selling stickers and wristbands for $5

each, with all proceeds going directly to the Rome community.

They will be available for purchase at Beeches Manor, 7900

Turin Road, and other local businesses.

Jake’s Greenhouse and Ice Cream and Mohawk Valley Cash

Register are hosting food, clothing, water and hygiene

products drives for Canastota, Oneida and Rome.

Donations can be dropped off through Sunday, July 21, at 210

Genesee St. in Canastota from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and at 8246

Seneca Turnpike in Clinton, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We are patiently awaiting for power to be restored ( hopefully Friday at some point ) so that we can return to the air on 1450 AM.

Our tower site narrowly missed the brunt of the tornado, supposedly this general area is where the tornado began.

We are very thankful for the power crews that have come in from other areas in order to assist in the clean up and repairs. We are very thankful to see the team effort from private citizens, businesses and local and state representatives to help bring Rome back together and most thankful that no one was injured or killed during Tuesdays tornado.

P.S. ....whoever is dumping old tires, garbage and trespassing on the property, you will be dealt with. Hidden cameras are recording.

With no apparent new news developing at this late hour, we will resume regular programming at 1am

Coverage will extend in order to cover the upcoming press conferences.

Carrying nonstop coverage from todays Trump rally until midnight.

John B. Wells, Ark Midnight at midnight will follow.

The Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. will be hosting a Drive-Thru event in Rome this Friday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required and can be done by calling (315) 624-9930.

Important video message from the Superintendent - 1.7.21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n4TrmN-_9g&feature=youtu.be

Rome police release photo of Engelbert's robbery suspect Rome police are still looking for the person who broke into Engelbert’s Jewelers in Rome on Christmas morning.

We are saddened at the passing of the Rome Police Department’s VIPS, (Volunteers In Police Services) Chief, Bruce Melnick. Chief Melnick has been an integral portion of the VIPS program since its inception in 2008. Chief Melnick has volunteered countless hours to the City over the years. Chief Melnick will be greatly missed, thank you for your service!

Calling Hours for Bruce Melnick are this Sunday 12/27/2020 from 6pm until 8pm at Nunn and Harper's Funeral Home.