Nov. 20, 1999 A historic structure at the Erie Canal Village will receive a much-needed facelift. The Board of Estimate and Contract Thursday afternoon unanimously decided to contract with a fi... [more...]
Nov. 19, 1999 A new telephone area code could mean letting your fingers do a lot more walking. Much of central New York, now in the 315 area code, may get another area code next year because of... [more...]
Nov. 18, 1999 A study released this week shows that a new convention center near the Utica Auditorium could generate millions of dollars for Oneida County and create 600 new jobs. Seven loc... [more...]
Nov. 17, 1999 All area residents living in and around the Oneida Indian land claim boundaries will now have access to important information about the land claim, Oneida and Madison counties off... [more...]
Nov. 16, 1999 Flakes and flurries, but no accumulation of snow in Rome — yet. But those dark mid-November clouds did deliver in other areas overnight, especially points south. Up to six i... [more...]
Nov. 14, 1999 A new attendance regulation at Rome Free Academy is resulting in higher attendance as well as higher grades. Principal John C. Vero Jr. said the number of students who made the ho... [more...]
Nov. 13, 1999 Mayor Joseph A. Griffo will meet with District Attorney Michael A. Arcuri next week to discuss whether the city should apply for a grant for gun buybacks. Winter Organization ... [more...]
Nov. 12, 1999 Three families and two adults were left temporarily homeless after an electrical wiring fire inside a Floyd Avenue apartment building Wednesday. Firefighters were sent to 509 Floy... [more...]
Nov. 11, 1999 Let freedom ring. Today, veterans were honored for preserving the freedom and democracy of the nation at a special Veterans Day ceremony held at Bellamy Park on North James Street... [more...]
Nov. 10, 1999 SHERRILL — In a legal showdown involving high principle and relatively low back taxes, the smallest city in the state is challenging one of the wealthiest entities in New Yo... [more...]
Nov. 9, 1999 More than a half-million dollars. That’s what this summer’s Woodstock concert was worth in sales tax revenue to the city treasury, according to figures released today. ... [more...]
Nov. 7, 1999 City police are hoping a $10,000 grant will help them make residents more savvy in protecting themselves against car thefts. City police will use the funds for overtime to help set... [more...]
Nov. 6, 1999 The races for City Court judge and the 29th district legislative seat have been decided, and Democrats John C. Gannon and Patricia L. Hudak are the winners, according to the county... [more...]
Nov. 5, 1999 With the help of absentee ballots, incumbent James W. O’Rourke will once again serve the Fifth Ward as a member of the Common Council after Democratic candidate Matthew S. Mu... [more...]
Nov. 4, 1999 Christmas in the city will be a lot brighter this year. The popular Trinkaus Manor holiday display that was donated to the city seven years ago is being relocated downtown. The... [more...]
Nov. 3, 1999 Mayor Joseph A. Griffo will lead what he hopes will be a "vibrant" city into the next millennium after convincingly beating his two opponents Tuesday. Results of coun... [more...]
Nov. 2, 1999 Every voting machine in the city was shut down for a period of time today because Supreme Court races on the ballot were incorrectly programmed, the Board of Elections said. On... [more...]
Oct. 31, 1999 For its 25th anniversary, the annual Rome Home Show has been given a new name, date, and location, and promises more exhibitors and events than ever before. Formerly held at the N... [more...]
Oct. 30, 1999 Police are investigating the origin of a handgun found in the parking lot of a North Levitt Street apartment complex Friday morning. The weapon was a .22-caliber Ruger revolver. ... [more...]
Oct. 29, 1999 An odd smell in the air near Park Drive Manor prompted a couple of calls to authorities Thursday night. The odor turned out to be remnants of tear gas that drifted from a sheriff&... [more...]
