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State police arrest two at Van Buren spa in connection with human trafficking ring
VAN BUREN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Friday, July 26, New York State Police arrested two women at XiangLi Wellness Spa in Van Buren who are accused of being connected to a human trafficking ring operating out of New York City. The women, 59-year-old Liyan Liu, from Queens, and 61-year-old Shuqin Zhou, from China, were arrested […]
NYSP charges Jefferson Co. man in April “officer-involved” shooting
CHAUMONT, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police have officially brought charges against a 68-year-old Chaumont man for allegedly threatening a pair of Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies in late April. Brian Countryman was given charges of two counts of menacing a police officer, which is a felony and a misdemeanor count of criminal possession of […]
Former Jefferson Co. legislator Barbara Webber passes away
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) -Trailblazing former Jefferson County legislator Barbara Webber has passed away at the age of 92. The former elementary school teacher for two-and-a-half decades in the Carthage School District and first African American woman serve three terms with the Jefferson County Legislature passed away on July 16. She served three terms on the […]
WATCH: Rome city officials give updates on tornado recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan will be updating the public on tornado recovery and relief efforts after a tornado ran through the city of Rome on July 16. The heart of Rome recovering after the tornado ripped through its streets The announcement will be made […]
Emergency funding available for Lewis County business community
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – Lewis County businesses hurt by flooding earlier this month may be eligible for emergency relief assistance. Naturally Lewis and the Lewis County Development Corporation have created multiple funding opportunities for affected businesses in Lewis County. This is in response to the flooding and severe weather that occurred in mid-July. These programs […]
Poutine to be newly served at Destiny USA’s food court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Potato fans, get ready. FriesFriesFries has been announced as the next establishment headed to the Destiny USA food court. Their menu has french fries, loaded creations, poutine, and more. “…there is something for everyone to enjoy. Hand-cut fries smothered in gravy, cheese curds, braised beef, or Southern BBQ pulled pork provide […]
Aug. 1-3: Dexter United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
The Dexter United Methodist Church will host a large rummage sale on August 1, 2 and 3 at 117 William Street behind Dexter Funeral Home. The sale will run daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a selection of cothes and other assorted items. There will be a variety of women’s clothes […]
Syracuse awarded $10.8M to bring better internet to neighborhoods
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $70 million in awards through ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program to help connect New Yorkers to high-speed broadband internet. The program includes million-dollar investments in Central New York and North Country regions. “These awards mark the next step in our billion-dollar effort to close New York’s […]
August 3: Tibbetts Point 5K/10K Walk and Run
The Tibbetts Point 5K/10K Walk and Run will be Saturday, August 3 at 9 a.m. at Cape Vincent. There will be 1-mile, 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer divisions and a kids color run. Anyone interested in running can sign up via https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/CapeVincent/TibbettsPointRun5k10k Volunteers to work the race are also being sought. Email denfit.training@gmail for more information.
St. Lawrence County rabies bait drop to happen starting next week
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence County Department of Public Health will have its annual rabies bait drop starting on August 2. ORV baits will be distributed by air throughout St. Lawrence County from August 2 through August 6. Bait distribution in New York is part of a nationwide, cooperative effort by USDA to […]
One person dead, two injured in St. Lawrence County crash
NORFOLK, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 45-year-old Massena woman is dead after a two-car accident Wednesday afternoon in the town of Norfolk. According to New York State Police, officials said that Marlise Bond was traveling north on State Route 56 in the town of Norfolk when she crossed the center line into the southbound lane striking another vehicle. […]
Jefferson Co. man charged for alleged damage to holding cell window
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A Jefferson County man who was an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail is facing charges after allegedly Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies allege that 26-year-old Dylan Howard is suspected of causing over $1,500 in damages after a July 15 incident. Howard was charged with criminal mischief in the second degree. He […]
American Red Cross lends a helping hand in Rome
ROME, NY (WSYR) – After a tornado ripped through Rome, the American Red cross is on sight, providing crucial resources to Rome residents facing loss and destruction. As the Red Cross’ Assistant Director of Information and Planning Courtney Shatraw tells us, it’s a community effort. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors,” said Shatraw. “These are folks that […]
NYS Comptroller report calls for more action to meet state clean energy goals
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently released an audit saying for the state to reach its clean energy goals, more planning needs to happen. New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act back in 2019. “Which creates a plan for New York State to achieve net zero greenhouse […]
8-month-old injured in Carbon Street explosion no longer in critical condition, all others out of hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The youngest victim of the Carbon Street house explosion in Syracuse is no longer in critical condition at the hospital. 8-month-old Rishma Mohamad Alam is now in serious condition, Kathleen Froio, the director of public and media relations at Upstate Hospital, confirmed. The 8-month-old is the last one in the hospital […]
‘We don’t have the resources’: Syracuse rabbit rescue is closing
CICERO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A bunny “bed and breakfast” originally meant for rabbit rehabilitation and boarding has turned into seven years of rescuing domestic bunnies. Which is seven years more than the original plan. Annie-Laurie Hunter, director of Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast over in Cicero, is ready to close the door to that […]
What’s Happening over the Weekend? July 26-28
Here’s what is happening in the North Country over the Weekend… Friday, July 26 Event Where When Village Wide Yard Sale Adams Throughout the Day Christmas in July Henderson Harbor 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Farmers Market Canton 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers Market Alexandria Bay 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blood […]
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