BOOK REVIEW: 'Rome and Rhetoric'

9 February 2012, 6:54 am

ROME AND RHETORIC: SHAKESPEARE'S JULIUS CAESAR By Garry Wills Yale University Press, $25, 200 pages First, let's acknowledge that Garry Wills' book-length discussion of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" is full of useful information and likely to be an indispensable companion to students... Read More »

Rome Free Academy hosts Indoor Run/Walk event

8 February 2012, 4:11 pm

ROME— Russell Arant didn’t think his story would mean much to other people, but after receiving a standing ovation during the 10th annual Indoor Run/Walk and Pre-registration event it is clear that it does.... Read More »

When in Rome, Start 529 Savings Plan

8 February 2012, 1:08 pm

A family living in Rome half of the year can use several college savings vehicles in the U.S.... Read More »

Italian athletes request support for Rome's bid

7 February 2012, 2:48 pm

ROME (AP) -- Sixty leading Italian athletes are appealing to Premier Mario Monti to support Rome's bid to host the 2020 Olympics as a deadline nears for the government to give its backing.... Read More »

Italian athletes ask for Italian prime minister Mario Monti support in Rome's 2020 Olympic bid

7 February 2012, 2:31 pm

ROME (AP) -- Sixty leading Italian athletes are appealing to Premier Mario Monti to support Rome's bid to host the 2020 Olympics as a deadline nears for the government to give its backing.... Read More »

Rome Police Department holds promotion ceremony

7 February 2012, 10:40 am

ROME -- Three new members of the Rome Police Department were sworn in and three current members received promotions during a ceremony held at Rome City Hall on Jan. 31. The three new officers, who are currently attending the Mohawk Valley Police Academy, are James Richardson, George Gebo III and Jam... Read More »

Rome struggles with more snow; govt shovels issued

4 February 2012, 11:52 am

Romans bewildered by their city's first big snowfall in 26 years used government-issued shovels to clear sidewalks, and kitchen utensils to clear windshields Saturday.... Read More »

Rome struggles with more snow

4 February 2012, 10:31 am

Romans bewildered by their city's first big snowfall in 26 years used government-issued shovels to clear sidewalks and piazzas, and kitchen utensils to clear windshields Saturday.... Read More »

Snow falls in Rome as Italy is hit by cold snap

3 February 2012, 4:33 pm

A rare snowfall blanketed Rome on Friday, forcing the closure of the Colosseum over fears tourists would slip on the icy ruins, and leaving buses struggling to climb the city's slushy hills. Other parts of the country experienced frigid temperatures unseen in years.... Read More »

Rome gets its first snow in 25 years

3 February 2012, 2:16 pm

Rome gets its first snow in 25 years Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 06:44 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 ROME (AP) — Thick snowflakes fell on Rome on Friday, forcing the clos... Read More »