Rome mourns loss of two iconic church steeples, ripped away from skyline by EF-2 tornado "When I was at the top, you could see the whole city of Rome. It was so cool.

From those humble beginnings some 190 years ago, the church — now known as First Baptist Church, at 100 E. Fourth Ave. — has built a legacy that shines as a mission of faith, community and unity.

The Rev. Edwina Landry of the First Presbyterian Church of Rome, sings a hymn with her congregation during a Sunday service Dec. 22, 2024 at Zion Episcopal Church in Rome, N.Y.