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Hi Rome! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $224.5M boost could reshape Rome Lab’s high-tech future
  • Are you following Rome’s snow shoveling and snowmobile rules?
  • How a deadly Countryside Apartments fire is impacting Rome families now

Also on today's calendar: Winter Book Sale and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Romefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Bursts of snow, 2-4"; colder, with a high of 21 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers, temps: high: 26, low: 16.
  • Saturday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 30 and low of 10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Significant Funding Boost for Rome Lab (wktv.com) — Rome’s Air Force Research Lab at Griffiss is set to receive a huge $224.5 million funding authorization, exceeding the president’s original request. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand say the money will bolster Rome Lab’s work in quantum networking, cloud computing, drones, and cyber defense, strengthening both national security and high-tech jobs in the Mohawk Valley.
   

• Did You Know? Rome Snow Rules for Property Owners (wktv.com) — Rome officials are reminding property owners that they must keep cleared snow on their own property and are responsible for shoveling sidewalks, or they could face enforcement. Residents are also urged to dig out fire hydrants, keep kids away from roadside snowbanks, and remember that snowmobiles and ATVs are banned from city streets and sidewalks. These rules are being strictly enforced after recent snowfall.
   

• Woman found severely burned at Rome apartment complex fire has died (syracuse.com) — A woman critically injured in Tuesday’s devastating fire at the Countryside Apartments on Rome-Oriskany Road has died, bringing the death toll to two and leaving about 20 Rome residents displaced. Multiple fire departments battled the blaze for hours, one firefighter was hurt, and the Red Cross has opened a warming center at All Saints Parish on Hickory Street while investigators search for the cause.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday December 13
  • Winter Book Sale
    Jervis Public Library , 613 N Washington St , Rome
    10:30 am
  • Shenendehowa at Rome Free Academy
    Rome Free Academy , 95 Dart Cir , Rome
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Bowers CPAs & Advisors Presents “Navigating Tax Under The One Big Beautiful Bill For Small Businesses”
    Online Presentation - Link Will be sent to participants the day of!
    10:00 am
    • Sunday December 21
  • Messiah Sing
    Rome Area Chamber of Commerce , 140 W. Liberty St. , Rome
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Student loans are a reality for many, and understanding them is crucial for a secure financial future.
    It's more than just a debt; it's an investment in your education and career. However, managing them effectively requires a strategic approach. Key… (Nextdoor Griffiss Park Suites)
  • With this impending storm around the corner, we wanted to let everyone know we have a few slots open for seasonal snow removal contracts.
    Per push is also offered. If you're a resident or business in the Rome, Lee or Westernville area still in need, give us a call or text at 315-795… (Nextdoor Town Of Lee/Delta Lake)
  • C&S Wholesale Grocers posted a job opening for Store Associate in Rome. Apply here.
  • OSL Retail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W2234 in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rome here.

🗞 Nearby News

Western

  • Two more Western New York parishes spared from closure, group says (wgrz.com)

Vernon

  • Two NYC teens facing federal charges in Mount Vernon robberies (lohud.com)
  • 33 Races For Super DIRTcar Series (speedsport.com)
  • New Yorkers for Harness Racing launches website highlighting industry's economic impact (thebatavian.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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