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Dust settles after primary elections
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, the 2024 primary elections finished producing the matchups that will be on the ballot in November. State Senator Jacob Ashby a Republican Representing the 43rd District, commented on the primaries. He explained that larger national issues like migration and border policy will impact the races at […]
Rabid raccoon found in Jefferson County Town of LeRay
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Jefferson County Public Health Service officials are alerting the public of another positive case of rabies in a raccoon in the Town of LeRay. The New York State Department of Health Wadsworth laboratory has reported to the JCPHS that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was found in […]
St. Lawrence Co. prison worker charged after allegedly giving inmates weapons, sexual favors
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 30-year-old former correctional officer is facing charges that include bribery, rape and other charges. New York State Police arrested Melissa Dixon, of Heuvelton, on Thursday for multiple charges. Here’s what Dixon is charged with: State troopers allege that Dixon, who works at Riverview Correctional Facility in Ogdensburg, accepted money to provide […]
Newsmakers: Syracuse first responders
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — When the call went out on June 18, 2024 for a collapsed house on Carbon Street in Syracuse, the men and women of the Syracuse Fire Department sprang into action to rescue the people involved. Newsmakers host Andrew Donovan is joined by Syracuse Fire Chief Michael Monds and two firefighters who […]
Ives Hill hosting first-ever block party today
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Ives Hill will host its inaugural block party of Friday, June 28 at the club located on 465 Flower Avenue West in Watertown. There will be live music from Ferguson and Rogers along with food, drinks, vendors, bounce houses and other activities. Adult and junior golf tournaments will also be part […]
St. Lawrence County man charged after alleged ATV theft from auto dealer
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 37-year-old Canton man is facing charges after allegedly stealing an all-terrain vehicle from a St. Lawrence County auto dealership. St. Lawrence County Sheriffs Deputies charged Jay Brown with third-degree grand larceny, which is a felony count. Brown is alleged to have stolen an ATV on Tuesday from Blevins Brothers on […]
New York State sees increase in motor vehicle fatalities; report
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) —There has been an increase in motor vehicle deaths in New York State, according to the NYS Comptroller’s Office. The new report says there were 1,175 traffic-related deaths in 2022, the highest since 2013. Furthermore, while nationwide traffic deaths jumped by 17%, New York’s increased higher by 25.8% from 2019 to 2022. […]
NYS Health Department encourages residents to test for HIV
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The NYS Health Department is offering free HIV self-testing kits to certain residents in New York. The campaign includes advertisements on social media and across the web. They are prioritizing Latinas, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Black women for the giveaway. Eligible people will receive a discount code for a free self-test kit. […]
“Let us get ready for a dip in the pool” Watertown Flynn Pool opened
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – It was the perfect day for a swim. The William J. Flynn Pool on the north side of Watertown held its opening ceremony on Friday, June 28. Members of the past present from the Watertown City Council and other dignitaries were on hand for the event. The pool has been closed […]
North Country Family Health Center awarded grant to expand care in Lewis County
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The North Country Family Health Center is getting nearly $550,000 to help build a new primary care facility in Lowville. In an announcement on Thursday, the organization was selected as an awardee for the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) Catalyst Spring Program and will receive a $549,500 grant to assist in […]
New York State offers firework safety tips for the upcoming July 4th holiday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As part of a multi-agency safety effort, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, along with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the New York State Department of Health are providing tips to help people stay safe while celebrating Independence […]
Southwick Beach re-opens after E. Coli concerns
ELLISBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) – Southwick Beach State park’s beach is once again open to the public. The news came on the park’s Facebook page on Thursday, June 27. The beach was closed off to swimmers due to potentially dangerous levels of e. coli bacteria. State officials took another sample of the water and deemed it safe […]
City of Watertown announces Fourth of July schedule
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The City of Watertown has announced its Fourth of July holiday schedule. Watertown City Hall and all offices in the building will be closed in observance of the holiday on Thursday, July 4. Thursday trash pick up will be moved to Friday and regular Friday pickup will shift to Saturday. There […]
Credo and Transitional Living Services announce merger
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions, Inc. (Credo) and Transitional Living Services of Northern New York (TLS) are joining forces under a new name. In a press release, the two agencies will merge and be known as Thrive Wellness and Recovery Inc. The change goes into effect on Monday, […]
Boonville holds off Watertown for PGCBL victory
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Carter Storti racked up four runs batted in as the Boonville Lumberjacks held off the Watertown Rapids for a 9-6 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League victory Thursday night at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Former Rapids player Jax Miller tripled and drove in a run for Boonville (6-12), which split a […]
Sounding the alarm; Vacant house fires on the rise in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — If you feel like we’ve been telling you about a lot of fires in empty buildings and houses in the city of Syracuse, it’s because we have. That’s why the Your Stories team began digging into the numbers. In the first six months of the year, 43% of all fires in the […]
Clay woman sentenced to federal prison for role in drug-trafficking organization
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Lauren Roosa, a 39-year-old woman formerly from Clay, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for her role in a drug-trafficking organization. The drug trafficking organization distributed methamphetamine in Onondaga County and other parts of Central New York. As part of her previous guilty plea, Roosa admitted that from January […]
Extraordinary Place: Barrow Gallery
SKANEATELES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — This year is the 200th birthday of an artist who captured the beauty of Skaneateles and the Finger Lakes like no other. The gallery that bears his name is celebrating! Carrie Lazarus takes us to this Extraordinary place.
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