Brasher Falls
Brasher Falls, NY · Municipal
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Your Turn: Feedback on deported foster daughter, Massena dogs & organ donation
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A Jefferson County woman is demanding answers after her Guatemalan foster daughter was deported weeks ahead of a scheduled court date:. So, this administration is only deporting criminals, correct? What a line of BS... I’m sorry your daughter was doing everything she was supposed to do and they still deported her.
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Meadowbrook Terrace residents sell handmade goods
TOWN OF CHAMPION, New York (WWNY) - Residents of a North Country assisted living facility are selling their handmade goods to fund new resident activities. Folks living at Meadowbrook Terrace near Carthage have been making cookies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, florals, soaps and Christmas decor — goods they sold to the community Monday.
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Clayton Marina's $1.26M Expansion Breaks Ground Amid Tariff Cost Scare
Excavators and a barge are now working the shoreline at Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina, where a $1.26 million expansion is underway to add 22 new slips along the St. Lawrence River. A tractor-trailer has already rolled into town carrying sections of the new floating docks, the first visible sign of a project years in the making.
North Country Public Radio
Fort Drum welcomes a new commander to Army base near Watertown
There’s a new commander at the Fort Drum Army base near Watertown. Brigadier General Joseph Ewers was appointed to lead the 10th Mountain Division last Thursday. “To the Soldiers, civilians, and families of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum, and the surrounding communities: I am honored and I am humbled for this opportunity to lead and serve this team,” Ewers said.
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American Legion’s national commander hears North Country veterans’ concerns
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The leader of the American Legion was in the North Country Monday as part of a fact-finding mission into veterans’ concerns. National Commander Jay Bowen joined local post commanders at Clayton’s American Legion Post 812. Bowen is touring the country, meeting Legion commanders and veterans along the way.
Utica Observer-Dispatch
Public hearing to consider proposed MV Water Authority rate hike
The Mohawk Valley Water Authority is considering a rate hike of 5% starting next year, which would mean an increase of about $23 a year for the average household. If you want to weigh in on the proposed increase or learn more about it, the authority will hold a public rate hearing at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the Common Council Chambers of Utica City Hall. More: Why is the war department investing $1.5B in Wolfspeed? More: $1.85M health program targets poor birth outcomes in Mohawk Valley Here are some details from the water authority’s proposed 2027 budget: The proposed budget is for about $32.6 million. The budget predicts that consumption will not change from 2026 to 2027. Costs for water treatment are expected to rise by 4.5%. Debt services costs will rise from the costs lead service line replacements and the updating of metering infrastructure with an expected increase in the budget of 2.5%. PILOT payments will increase by $100,000 to $1.45 million. Operating costs, health insurance costs and state retirement system payments will increase by 4.5%. A cash carry-forward from a surplus of $1.5 million will partially offset the increased costs, keeping the size of the
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NY Home Damaged by Fire Thursday Hit by Second Fire Early Friday
Clay, N.Y. ― A house that was damaged Thursday when a neighbor’s RV caught fire was damaged more by a second fire early morning Friday. On Thursday, a fire spread from a burning RV to a home at 4244 Inverrary Drive in Clay. The fire also damaged a home next door at 4240 Inverrary Drive.
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Rome NAACP, League of Women Voters Offer Election Information at Rome Event
ROME, N.Y. – The Rome NAACP Branch and League of Women Voters of the Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area hosted a nonpartisan voter education and registration event Saturday, Oct. 10, at the South Rome Senior Center. Community members had the opportunity to view a PowerPoint presentation titled “Why We Vote,” learn...
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Upstate New York Town Among The Least Livable In America
One part of Upstate New York was just named among the least livable places in the nation. Le Ray, New York landed on a list I'd assume residents are proud of. According to AARP, it is among the five least livable places in the country. This Is New York's Least...
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Historic Watertown church stabilized, future still undecided
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church still stands on Morrison Street after two grants worth a combined $130,000 were given to Neighbors of Watertown for structural repairs. “All of that has gone into essentially the structure of the building, primarily around the tower. We built...