🌱 What newly released video shows about Rome Mayor Lanigan’s confrontation

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In today's newsletter:

• What newly released video shows about Rome Mayor Lanigan’s confrontation
• How Rome’s 24/7 donation sites helped fill Mohawk Valley pantries

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 39, low: 23.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Videos released after Rome Mayor Lanigan pleads guilty (uticaod.com) — Rome residents are learning more about the harassment case involving Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan, after video evidence from an incident at Teugega Country Club in Rome was released. The footage and interview with deputies show Lanigan’s account of a confrontation with former Mayor Brown, following public comments and a long personal and political relationship between the two.
   

• Assemblywoman's Winter Drive Brings Hundreds of Donations (wktv.com) — Rome’s fire and police departments served as round-the-clock drop-off sites in Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon’s winter clothing and food drive, helping collect hundreds of items for neighbors in need. Partnering with Utica sports teams and local Hannaford stores, the sixth annual effort will stock Mohawk Valley food pantries with warm gear and nonperishables as winter sets in.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rome

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Sunday December 21

• Messiah Sing
  Rome Area Chamber of Commerce , 140 W. Liberty St. , Rome
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Open Pickle (DUPR Matches) - Spot Reservation
  Borza’s Recreation Center , 45 Seymour Ln , Westmoreland
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Karaoke at Franca's Wine Bar, Rome
  Franca's Wine Room , 260 W Dominick St , Rome
  6:00 pm
• HS Concert/Art Show - Band & Choirs
  Adirondack Central School District Boonville, NY 13309
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Cortland-Homer vs. Whitesboro
  Whitestown Community Center & Ice Rink , 1 Championship Dr , Whitesboro
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Open Pickle (Christmas Theme)
  Borza’s Recreation Center , 45 Seymour Ln , Westmoreland
  5:00 pm
• Anthony LaBarbera at Franca's Wine Bar, Rome
  Franca's Wine Room , 260 W Dominick St , Rome
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Count Blastula Ski extravaganza @Woods Valley ski resort
  Woods Valley Ski Area , 9100 NY-46 , Westernville
  1:00 pm
• Gridley Paige at Franca's Wine Bar, Rome
  Franca's Wine Room , 260 W Dominick St , Rome
  6:00 pm
• Aaron Lewis
  The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino , 5218 Patrick Rd , Verona
  7:00 pm
• Brass Transit
  The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino , 5218 Patrick Rd , Verona
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Full Time in Rome. Apply here.
• PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rome here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

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