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Your Stories Q&A: Does the DMV send vehicle registration reminders in the mail?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Does the DMV still send registration renewals notices in the mail? The short answer is yes, but you may have been automatically enrolled in email/text notices and no longer receive them in the mail. Back in 2015, the DMV made a move to transition people […]
VIDEO: Rain drenches Northern New York and Downtown Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Stormy weather returned to Northern New York in the middle of Tuesday afternoon. Central Jefferson County was under a Tornado Warning for a portion of the afternoon with torrential rains, strong winds, thunder and lightning. The area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:30 p.m. for Jefferson and Lewis counties […]
July 23: CHJC’s Dine for a Cause at Tully’s
Children’s Home of Jefferson County is holding a Dine for a Cause event on Tuesday, July 23. Tully’s1050 Arsenal StreetWatertown, NY On Tuesday, July 23, Tully’s will donate 10% of all purchases made by CHJC supporters to support the SoZo Teen Center of Watertown. How to Participate: Get Your Coupon: Need a coupon emailed to […]
35-year-old Oswego man charged with murder in 38-year-old woman’s death
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 13, the Oswego police were called to 30 West Schuyler Street for a welfare check on a woman who seemed to be unconscious. When they arrived, Oswego firefighters told police the woman, later identified as 38-year-old Rachael Allen from Baldwinsville, was dead. The Onondaga County Medical Examiner then did […]
July 20-21: Black River Festival
The Black River Festival will be held on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday July 21 at the Challengers Raft Base, camping will also be available with honesty box contribution — suggested $10. $5 entry fee per event. Winner of each event gets bragging rights and the entry fees of all participants for that event. Saturday […]
Watertown City Council approves funding for Flower Memorial Library roof
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a bid to replace the roof at the Flower Memorial Library. City lawmakers voted 5-0 in favor of replacing the roof at a cost of $210,000. The city last replaced the roof in 1999 and there were a number of areas that can’t be fixed […]
July 19: Bright Star Children’s Theatre at Augustinian Academy
Carthage Free Library brings Bright Star Children’s Theatre “Storybook Tales: Pinocchio and Robin Hood” to Augustinian Academy Gymnasium on Friday, July 19, starting at 3 p.m. Augustinian Academy Gymnasium317 West St.Carthage, NY For this year’s Summer Reading Program theme, “Adventure Begins at Your Library”, the Carthage Free Library has a traveling theatre coming to Augustinian […]
PHOTOS: Severe storms leave behind damage across CNY
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Mother nature has been brutal lately. Less than a week ago there were tornado confirmations, and now, severe thunderstorms are wreaking havoc in the area this week. Cortland County Virgil Virgil Fire Department’s Chief, Adam Brown, told NewsChannel 9 overnight that there have been numerous trees and power lines with […]
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Jefferson, Lewis; Watch for St. Lawrence County
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Another day and another Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. UPDATE: the watch has been updated to a Severe Thunderstorm warning for Jefferson and Lewis counties that will last until 2:15 p.m. A tornado warning is in effect for Jefferson County until 2:30 p.m. That warning expired. […]
Aug. 24: Flo Rida at Watertown Fairgrounds
The DPAO Concerts is hosting rapper Flo Rida on Saturday, August 24, outdoors at the Watertown Fairgrounds, doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online on the DPAO website, through the DPAO Concerts office by phone at 315-782-0044 or by stopping in at 1291 Faichney Dr. Door […]
July 20: SPCA of NNY Cornhole Tournament
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Jefferson County SPCA will host its third annual cornhole tournament Saturday, July 20 at their shelter at 25056 Water Street in Watertown. The tournament kicks off at 10 a.m. with the first-place team getting $800. Second place will receive $450 and the third-place team will get $250. Fourth-place will get […]
Fort Drum tests emergency response capabilities during readiness exercise
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Last week, Fort Drum ran a preparedness exercise to handle a hypothetical train derailment that released toxic gas. On July 10, the base did a daylong readiness exercise July 10 on post. This was to prepare for a situation where a train derails near the base and releases a toxic […]
Lewis County offers the Free Shuttle for the Fair
Lewis County Public Transportation will be offering the free shuttle for the fair starting today, July 16 through 20, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. With flood clean-up continuing in the village, parking will be limited. Fair attendees are encouraged to take advantage of this no hassle option. Locations, arrives at the fair every 10 minutes: […]
SUNY Canton Hosts Summer Splash Event on July 27
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – SUNY Canton is holding its annual “Summer Splash” event for prospective students and families, according to a press release. The event will be on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It combines campus tours and information sessions with recreational activities like kayaking. “Summer is one of the most […]
Sawyer fund of NNYCF Awards over $57K to 13 organizations
BOONVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – Thirteen community projects and organizations will share $57,446 in funding from the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation, according to a press release. Support will help fund programs and projects that broadly impact the quality of life for Boonville, Constableville and Westernville […]
United Helpers hosting ‘Fan’s Choice’ NFL ticket drawing
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) – United Helpers is hosting a “Fan’s Choice” NFL ticket drawing featuring a number of NFL teams. One lucky winner will receive two tickets to a week two through 10 home game of their choice featuring one of the Bills, Giants, Jets, Patriots, Steelers or Eagle. Not a fan of a local […]
LaFargeville native Wyatt Parliament drafted by New York Yankees
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A north country native has been drafted by the New York Yankees in the Major League Baseball Draft. LaFargeville’s Wyatt Parliament was selected in the seventh-round, 211th overall of the MLB Draft on Monday night by the Yankees. Parliament was a student-athlete at LaFargeville and also played for the Thousand Islands […]
Monday’s Watertown Rapids game against Boonville postponed due to severe weather
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Rapids long-awaited home return will have to wait just a little bit longer. Monday night’s Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League matchup against the Boonville Lumberjacks at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds was called due to the threat of severe weather. A makeup date has yet to be scheduled, but […]
CNY Regional Market’s new CEO ready to move forward after scathing report
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Will a new face at the top bring a big change to the bottom line? The Central New York Regional Market is about to find out. After a state audit criticized the market’s fiscal operations – the authority board voted to fire its executive director – and hire a new CEO. NewsChannel […]
Road Work Alert: Watertown’s Chestnut Street and Holcomb Street intersection
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The City of Watertown will be conducting sewer work on Chestnut Street and Holcomb Street on Tuesday, July 16. Watertown’s Department of Public Works crew will be performing sewer work where the intersection of Chestnut Street and Holcomb will be down to one lane traffic only. The road closure will begin […]
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