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Inside 232: bugs, trash, no plumbing
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - No matter how bad you might imagine the inside of 232 West Main Street to be, the reality is worse. The Watertown apartment house was condemned last Thursday, leaving about 20 people with no homes. The city’s paperwork charges nearly two dozen code violations, and...
Your Turn: feedback on Biden, buggy crash, tall grass & K-9
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A lot of you had something to say about President Joe Biden dropping out of the race for the White House:. Joe has been the best president of my lifetime. For those of you that say things like “America first,” President Biden is putting America first.
When 232 West Main was condemned, they had the lessons of Factory Street
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - When 661 Factory Stret was condemned in August 2021, it triggered a crisis - dozens of people with no place to go, sleeping outside in tents. So when the decision was made last week to condemn an apartment building at 232 West Main Street, leaving more than 20 people without a home, officials knew things had to be different.
Local History: Why is Watertown known as the “Garland City”
ABC 50 spoke with Flower Memorial Librarian, Ashley Pickett, Librarian I, about Watertown History. In the video above you can listen to Pickett give a brief history lesson on how Watertown became known as “Garland City.” Public Square, originally called the Mall, was created in 1805 when Hart and Isaiah Massey, Henry Coffeen, Zachariah Butterfield, Jonathan […]
Best Internet Providers in Watertown, New York
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Traffic Advisory: Factory Street lane closures July 22-24
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The City of Watertown has contracted with Land Pro Inc for landscaping on Factory Street, work will start on Monday, July 22, and continue through to July 24, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Lane closures will occur as needed. Motorists should exercise extreme caution when encountering work crews […]
Henderson Harbor’s 2024 Christmas in July Celebration
Henderson Harbor is holding Christmas in July from Thursday, July 25, to Saturday, July 27, at various locations. Event Schedule: Thursday, July 25: Friday, July 26: Saturday July 27: To enter your boat, camp or jet-ski in the parade fill out the form HERE.
Traffic advisory: Watertown's Public Square & Factory Street
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A couple of projects in downtown Watertown could slow down traffic for some on Monday and for the next few days for others. One lane on the north side of Public Square will allow for installing an art project. The lane will be closed starting at 6 a.m. It will reopen by the end of the day.
52nd Can-Am Festival’s Final Day
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - The 52nd annual Can-Am Festival wrapped up on Sunday, and despite a stormy week, the Can-Am Festival Committee Chairman Brenda Jock Derouin says the attendance this year was good. “I think it was fabulous this year, the weather was perfect so that really helped,”...
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