OSWEGO — Oswego police and firefighters recovered a man’s body from the Oswego Harbor on Friday. Read More ⇒Body found in Oswego Harbor believed to be man reported missing, police say
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
OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg Pride & Beautification Commission will be holding a reception to reveal and honor those veterans that will be part of this year’s Hometown Heroes banner program. Read More ⇒Hometown Hero banner reception Wednesday in Ogdensburg
Food manufacturing giant Cargill has recalled more than eight tons of ground beef sold at Walmart stores, including in New York State, over potential E. coli contamination. Read More ⇒Walmart recalls more than 8 tons of ground beef, including in NY, over E. coli fears
WATERTOWN — A long-time Western New York civic leader and former St. Lawrence University trustee has been appointed as a U.S. joint commissioner to the International Joint Commission. Read More ⇒Former SLU trustee, Buffalo civic leader confirmed to International Joint Commission
ADAMS — State police are investigating a crash Thursday on Route 11 that left three people injured, two seriously. Read More ⇒Car-motorcycle crash in Adams injures three, two seriously
LOWVILLE — Double Play Community Center, 6912 Bardo Road, will host its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Read More ⇒Double Play Community Center to host grand opening in Lowville
POTSDAM — The state Department of Environmental Conservation has awarded Clarkson University researchers a three-year $69,904 grant to work on the “Milfoil Monitoring and Control Project.” Read More ⇒Clarkson researchers awarded grant to study milfoil at Goose Bay, Norwood Lake
MASSENA — Seven Massena High School students have demonstrated a proficiency in a language other than English, earning them the Seal of Biliteracy. Read More ⇒Seven Massena High School students earn Seal of Biliteracy
POTSDAM — Downtown parking meters will soon be a thing of the past. Read More ⇒Potsdam will have free two-hour parking downtown, meters being removed
NORFOLK — Although the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District is projecting a 1.3% increase in spending in 2024-25, the $29.2 million budget that will be presented to voters on May 21 carries no tax levy increase. Read More ⇒Norwood-Norfolk Central School budget carries 0% tax levy increase
BRANTINGHAM — Organizers are gearing up for the annual Larry Virkler Memorial Fund Golf Tournament on May 25. Read More ⇒Time to tee off for Virkler tourney to aid in buying AEDs
CARTHAGE — Credit Nico Spaziani and his Watertown lacrosse teammates for generating a complete effort against rival Carthage on Thursday. Read More ⇒High school boys lacrosse: Watertown’s complete effort extends win streak to 10 against Carthage
WATERTOWN — Zoo New York is set to open on Saturday without knowing whether the city will provide funding for its future. Read More ⇒Zoo New York opens Saturday with murky future
WATERTOWN — They are arriving from around the north country, but also from Pennsylvania, Florida, Arkansas and Ohio. Read More ⇒Local baseball: Former Watertown Royals primed for first reunion of long-ago squad
WATERTOWN — After years with vacancies, City Police Chief Charles P. Donoghue is hopeful that his department will be fully staffed next summer. Read More ⇒Watertown police chief expresses optimism about filling vacancies
WATERTOWN — Convalt Energy has joined six other renewable energy companies in filing legal action with the U.S. International Trade Commission to stop Chinese companies from producing cheaper solar panels by avoiding U.S. tariffs. Read More ⇒Convalt joins solar manufacturers seeking relief from China’s hold
WATERTOWN — Church leaders and communicants of multiple faiths gathered Thursday afternoon in front of City Hall to publicly express appreciation for all their blessings and ask for divine assistance in helping to resolve local and world woes. Read More ⇒National Day of Prayer observed at Watertown City Hall
New York water system operators are getting a $129.2 million in grants from the Environmental Protection Agency to replace lead service lines in their networks. Read More ⇒$129 million in grants from EPA coming to New York for lead pipe removal
Potsdam village shake-ups: Administrator is now code officer, treasurer is now interim administrator
POTSDAM — There is a significant shift happening in the village’s personnel roster. Read More ⇒Potsdam village shake-ups: Administrator is now code officer, treasurer is now interim administrator
WATERTOWN— Orion Art Gallery and Studio has moved from Alexandria Bay and set up shop at 327 Mullin St. in Watertown. Read More ⇒Orion Art Gallery relocates to Watertown
MASSENA — Town Highway Superintendent Dylan Casselman says the cost of spring cleanup is already over budget when opening the three-day cleanup window only to town residents outside the village. Read More ⇒Town of Massena spring cleanup over budget by nearly $5,000
WATERTOWN — Isaiah D. Cole, 31, no listed address, was charged by city police April 24 with second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, second-degree harassment, and resisting arrest. Read More ⇒Blotter: Recent Watertown police activity
POTSDAM — The Board of Trustees ratified the village budget for 2024-25 on Monday night. Read More ⇒Potsdam village board passes 2024-25 budget with slight rate increase
MASSENA — Massena Public Library officials say their funding from the town of Massena has been stagnant since 2001 and they’re receiving $216,000 less than in 2012, which is why they need to transition from town-owned to a school district library. Read More ⇒Massena town supervisor addresses Massena Public Library transition
SYRACUSE — The 2024-25 Syracuse Stage season will open with a classic murder/mystery tale and conclude with a story of espionage and baseball. Read More ⇒Syracuse Stage announces 2024-25 season