Rome

A Community Forestry Educator points to one example of a tree at risk of damage near Collamer road in DeWitt.

Central New Yorkers are showing strong support for Rome residents devastated by recent storms, with many offering to volunteer and donate supplies. United Way of the Mohawk Valley emphasizes the need for cash and gift card donations to address immediate needs efficiently.

Jason Jaegers owns Big Jay's Pizza, which also has a location in Marcy.

Sen. Joe Griffo has been touring Rome and Canastota, two of the hardest-hit areas by Tuesday's severe storm.

Rome wasn't built -- or bicycled to -- in a day. So after five days of riding, the 500+ cyclists that came to Syracuse Wednesday made camp at Fort Stanwyx…