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Disabled NYer’s are Victims of Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause
Michelle Alcaraz can’t use the closest subway station to her apartment because it doesn’t have an elevator. So whenever she wants to exercise her basic freedom of movement, she needs to point her wheelchair to a station nearly a half-mile out of her way. She’s one of tens...
NYSP: North Country resident charged with public lewdness
WEST CARTHAGE- A North Country resident is accused of public lewdness in Jefferson County, authorities say. Wilford F. Taylor, 55, of Gouverneur, NY was arrested Tuesday morning by the New York State Police (Lowville). Taylor is formally charged with one misdemeanor count of public lewdness (intentionally exposing one’s private parts in public).
Warren Co. study: STRs boosting home prices, curbing availability
QUEENSBURY | During a July 19 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, Queensbury at-large Supervisor Brad Magowan blasted the conversion of area homes into short-term rentals, echoing conclusions aired in a county meeting weeks earlier. “The price of housing is outrageous,” he said, adding that wage earners, young families and...
Suspect charged with criminal contempt in Croghan, Troopers say
CROGHAN- Police say a suspect is accused of disobeying a court order in Lewis County. Douglas M. Tuttle, 29 (no home address provided), was arrested early Wednesday by the New York State Police (Carthage). Tuttle is formally charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal contempt in the second-degree (disobeying court order).
Accused St. Lawrence Co. arsonist faces added murder charge
MASSENA, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 33-year-old Massena man that allegedly set an apartment of fire is now facing an additional murder charge. Massena Village Police have added a second-degree murder charge to go with a second-degree arson charge to Darren Kelley Jr. In a release from Massena Police, the charges stem from a fire at […]
Body of Massena teen recovered after boat capsizes in Waddington, NY
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — The body of a St. Lawrence County teen was discovered on Tuesday following a boating accident the previous day on Coles Creek. The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team located the body of 19-year-old Ayden Buffham of Massena on Tuesday. According to police, troopers had...
Applications for St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau grants are open
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – In a press release the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau announced they are currently accepting funding proposals from community-based non-profit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, St. Lawrence County municipalities, and government agencies to provide services to the youth of St. Lawrence County. These programs fall under the New York State Office […]
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Help Needed: Women Go Missing From Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
New York State Police are pleading for help in finding two women who separately went missing. One is from the Hudson Valley the other is from Upstate New York. A search is still underway for a missing woman from Dutchess County. Missing Poughkeepsie, New York Woman. On Tuesday, New York...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Madison and Chenango counties Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:13 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:45 a.m. for Madison and Chenango counties. Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:13 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Plymouth,...
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Many New York Fishing Records Broken After 220 Pound Fish Found
A record fishing summer continues in New York State after a fish measuring 6 feet and weighing 220 pounds was caught in the Hudson River. The New York State DEC says another fishing record was set. DEC Announces 12-Pound, 6-Ounce Largemouth Bass Breaks 37-Year-Old State Record. The DEC announced this...
Massively Popular Concert Is Coming To New York State
There is major concert new for New York State as one of the biggest festivals of the year is going to take place this September. The summer of 2024 has been, and continues to be, the best for concerts and live music. No matter the genre, there is a record amount of shows to see and from Buffalo to New York City, tickets are selling fast and venues are full!
New York Ranks 8th In Access To Mental Health Services: Study Reveals
The newest study by a behavioral health treatment center, The Dawn Rehab, has revealed some exciting news for New York!. It turns out that the state ranks eighth for access to mental health services. As support for mental health awareness and advocacy continues to grow, it's heartening to see that New York is stepping up to the plate in creating accessible support systems for those in need.
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