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RCH Class of 1969 to gather
The members of the Rome Catholic High School Class of 1969 will have a “Turning 70” get together as the “’69’ers turn 70,” event organizers say. The event will be held on Saturday, July … more
Smith Post to host chicken barbecue fundraiser
The Henry P. Smith American Legion Post #24, 325 Erie Blvd. W., will hold a takeout chicken barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, July 31, from noon until chicken is gone. The meal will include a … more
MUSH PIT — Concert-goers at the Woodstock ‘99 festival engage in a “mud” fight that involved the event’s portable toilets.
Differing views of festival remembered
It was an event meant to renew the peace and love vibes of its namesake that would instead come to a fiery, rioting end and become infamously known as “The day the music died.” Woodstock ‘99 … more
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Chamber recognizes Human Technologies
Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Human Technologies as its Business of the Week. The company, a social enterprise with a mission to create employment for people with disabilities, was … more
Officials kick off Honor America Days Porch Decorating Contest
Calling all Rome residents — it’s time to show off your patriotic pride. The city, in cooperation with Rome Art Association, is holding an Honor America Days Porch Decorating Contest. Everyone is … more
Councilor urges end of eviction moratorium
A plea for state legislators to suspend the no eviction moratorium established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was discussed by city officials during the July 14 Common Council meeting. Gov. … more
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UP IN FLAMES — Photos of the fires and mayhem are shown in chaotic scenes from the finale day of Woodstock 99, during and after the finale by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Cinema Capitol, 230 W. Dominick St., will host a free showing of the HBO documentary “WOODSTOCK 99: PEACE, LOVE, AND RAGE,” on Friday. The film, which coincides with the 22nd anniversary of the festival, will debut from 9 to 10:50 p.m. on both HBO and at Cinema Capitol.
‘Peace, love and rage’ HBO documentary to debut at Cinema Capitol on Friday
The Cinema Capitol, 230 W. Dominick St., will host a free showing of the HBO documentary “WOODSTOCK 99: PEACE, LOVE, AND RAGE,” on Friday. The film, which coincides with the 22nd anniversary of … more
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Cuomo hails Capitol reopening
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo touted the reopening of the historic Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., following an extensive renovation that returned both the structure’s interior and exterior … more
Col. Fred E. Garcia II
Colonel shares vision for lab’s future
In October of 2020, an announcement came that a new director of the Air Force Research Laboratory on Griffiss Business and Technology Park - Rome Lab - was selected to succeed Col. Timothy Lawrence, … more
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Rotary unveils key facets of Canalfest return
The Rome Rotary Club’s annual Canalfest will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 8. The event, which was canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19, will be held this year in “cooperation … more
RFA Class of 1969 to hold gathering
The members of the Rome Free Academy Class of 1969 will hold a reunion on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Back Nine Restaurant, 8752 Turin Road, beginning at 7 p.m. Friends of the Class of 1969 are also … more
Griffiss Institute announces awards to help boost cyber skills of future workers
The Griffiss Institute, in partnership with the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense and the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, has announced award recipients for the first … more
Jervis sessions to assist with broadband survey
The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD) is conducting a brief online survey for residents and businesses in Herkimer and Oneida counties to “understand issues with both the … more
CUTTING EDGE — Sal Calcara, owner of Sal’s Barbershop, poses with State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome, as the pair hail a new law repealing the state’s prohibition on barbering on Sundays.
Griffo’s barbering bill signed into law
On Wednesday at Sal’s Barber Shop, 160 Brooks Road, State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-Rome, spoke to legislation he sponsored that would repeal the state’s prohibition on barbering on Sundays has … more
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Former prison doctor sues, blasts state’s painkiller policy
ALBANY (AP) — A doctor who worked for New York’s corrections system and took issue with a crackdown on prescription drug abuse is suing the agency, saying he was forced to quit and faced … more
ALMOST SHOWTIME — The 35-mm film program — including the feature film Golden Boy — that will serve as the cornerstone of the Capitol Theatre re-opening event on Saturday, July 17, has been sponsored by the children and the grandchildren of Anthony “Tony” DiPaolo — a longtime theater worker shown above in the Capitol’s projection booth — in his memory.
Capitol re-opening film program sponsored by family of longtime supporter
The 35-mm film program — including the feature film Golden Boy — that will serve as the cornerstone of the Capitol Theatre re-opening event on Saturday, July 17, has been sponsored by the … more
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Project Fibonacci launches effort for pre-schoolers
The Project Fibonacci Foundation has unveiled ILiFT, a literacy initiative arising from increased literacy needs in the area. The program, officials said, is aimed at developing the basic literacy … more
UP IN FLAMES — Above is a still image of a new trailer for an HBO documentary on Woodstock 99. Filmmakers released the trailer on YouTube on Thursday. The documentary will be released on July 23.
Peace and love? Hardly says trailer of HBO Woodstock 99 documentary
Instead of a celebration of peace, love and music, the roughly 220,000 people who descended on Rome (amid nearly 400,000 total concert goers according to reports at the time) and the fledgling … more
Rome Community Theater to host live production
The Rome Community Theater, 8911 Turin Road, will have the lights come on and the curtain go up on its first live production in more than a year after its performances were upended by the COVID-19 … more
ZBA tables application for use variance for solar project
A developer proposing to install a solar array on 31 acres located off Ironwood Drive had a request for a use variance tabled before the city Zoning Board of Appeals during its regular monthly … more
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