WATERTOWN — During a press conference Wednesday, Rep. Claudia L. Tenney was endorsed by former Immigration and Customs Enforcement leader Thomas Homan. Read More ⇒Tenney endorsed by Thomas Homan, acting ICE director under Trump
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OGDENSBURG — City police on Tuesday charged Thomas W. Budd, 33, and Destiny S. Budd, 30, both of Ogdensburg, with endangering the welfare of a child, two counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Read More ⇒Police charge Ogdensburg pair with leaving child unattended
More than 40 years ago, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals was founded with a simple goal in mind: Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. Read More ⇒With Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York, Samaritan provides life-saving services for local families
POTSDAM — Potsdam police on Thursday morning charged a 35-year-old local resident with rape. Read More ⇒Potsdam man charged with rape
WATERTOWN — Fuel spilled after a tractor-trailer containing 11,000 gallons overturned on Route 11. Read More ⇒Fuel spills in tractor-trailer rollover in Watertown; no injuries or environmental concerns
WATERTOWN — The Sisters of St. Joseph will soon be moving from the home they’ve lived in for nearly 50 years. Read More ⇒Sisters of St. Joseph to sell Washington Street convent
FORT DRUM — A new U.S. Coast Guard unit has opened at Fort Drum — the Marine Safety Unit: Thousand Islands. Read More ⇒New Coast Guard unit commissioned at Fort Drum
WATERTOWN — The city got some unexpected, good news that could help lower a proposed 19% tax rate increase. Read More ⇒City of Watertown receives $546,000 more in state aid
North country Reps. Elise M. Stefanik and Claudia L. Tenney were among 112 Republicans who voted against a $60.8 billion aid package for Ukraine over the weekend. Read More ⇒Stefanik, Tenney vote no on Ukraine aid
The latest poll from the Siena College Research Institute shows that Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul’s approval rating from New York voters continues to drop, now at its lowest level measured by the public opinion tracking group. Read More ⇒Hochul’s approval rating down in latest Siena poll
OGDENSBURG — The city of Ogdensburg may be facing additional costs for its fire department after it was announced that two additional firefighters may retire this year as well as several on and off-duty injuries to its staff. Read More ⇒Costs on the rise at Ogdensburg Fire Department due to retirements, injuries
FORT DRUM — Advocate Drum has released its 2023 fiscal year regional economic impact report, detailing that the military post has contributed about $2.5 billion, with $1.9 billion of it in direct spending, to the regional economy. Read More ⇒Fort Drum contributes $2.5 billion to regional economy, Advocate Drum reports
WATERTOWN— Olivia Wood, a criminal justice student at Jefferson Community College, was presented with a $500 scholarship from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association on campus Tuesday morning. Read More ⇒Sheriff Barnett presents JCC student with scholarship
OGDENSBURG — A domestic violence incident has led to numerous charges for an Ogdensburg man, according to city police. Read More ⇒Ogdensburg man charged with strangulation, rape
DEKALB JUNCTION — A family of four is displaced after a Tuesday morning fire. Read More ⇒DeKalb fire displaces family of 4
Kendra J. Zehr, 27, Gouverneur, was charged by Watertown police April 20 with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, a motor vehicle violation, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unsafe tires, failu… Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
WATERTOWN — The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living began a weeklong demonstration Monday morning against the criminalization of homelessness, which divided the Supreme Court Monday as it reviewed a set of Oregon anti-camping laws. Read More ⇒North country demonstrators set up camp as Supreme Court reviews rights of homeless people
WATERTOWN — After several years of little or no increases, City Manager Eric F. Wagenaar has proposed a 19% tax rate increase. Read More ⇒City of Watertown faces proposed 19% tax rate increase
New York wraps budget: School aid cuts rejected, housing agreement with good cause eviction approved
ALBANY — Lawmakers passed the last bills that make up the state budget on Saturday, finalizing what proved to be a nearly three-week-overdue spending plan. Read More ⇒New York wraps budget: School aid cuts rejected, housing agreement with good cause eviction approved
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices expressed concern Monday about punishing homeless people for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go, while also struggling with how to ensure local and state leaders have flexibility to deal with growing numbers of the unhoused. Read More ⇒Supreme Court divided over homeless ban and rights of the unhoused
ALBANY — A provision in this year’s state budget will provide some of New York’s small local newsrooms with tax breaks aimed at stemming the tide of outlet closures and journalist layoffs. Read More ⇒Local newspapers, broadcasters will get tax credits from state budget for hiring, keeping reporters
FORT DRUM — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer was in the north country Monday morning detailing his hope to increase federal spending for the Fort Drum Fire Department. Read More ⇒Schumer backs proper funding for Fort Drum Fire Department after years of cuts
A man seeking to run as an independent candidate for New York’s 21st Congressional District has filed a lawsuit against a host of media companies, local governments in Texas and a former employer regarding his televised arrest in 2019. Read More ⇒Scott Phillip Lewis, independent seeking NY-21 seat, sues over his 2019 televised arrest