Rome

Delta Lake State Park beach has been temporarily closed due to a harmful algal bloom. Officials say the blooms can produce toxins that may cause skin irritation, stomach illness, or respiratory issues.

Rome, New York is set to welcome a new semi-professional hockey franchise beginning Fall 2026. The team will compete in the American Premier Hockey League and play at John F. Kennedy Arena.

Crust Kitchen & Bar is expanding beyond Rome with a brand-new location in downtown Utica. The popular restaurant known for handcrafted sandwiches, scratch-made soups, and fresh salads is now open across from Union Station.

Griffiss Airport’s Building 101 could become a massive indoor sports complex, boosting Oneida County tourism, recreation, and economic development.

The Rome Grand Union will close this March, part of a growing list of grocery store shutdowns across New York, leaving shoppers with questions and fewer options.

One person dead, another in critical condition after a massive apartment fire in Rome. Dozens of residents displaced. Red Cross and local churches are accepting donations to help victims.

The Rome Family YMCA hosts an Aquatic Sound Bath Float on December 19th for holiday stress relief.

Rome Capitol Theatre hosts rare 35mm screenings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” as one writer questions whether the film should really be considered a Christmas classic.

STEM fun meets education at Griffiss Institute in Rome.

Rome’s Fright Night features trick-or-treating, live magic, food trucks, and a Monsters Inc. movie under the stars. Free event, 6 p.m.

Rome Lights Fest 5K brings runners, families, food trucks, and fireworks to downtown Rome for a magical holiday kickoff.

A young girl lost $50 of her birthday money at Walmart, but the Rome community quickly stepped in. Neighbors donated to make her birthday special, restoring faith in humanity.