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After Ivy Ridge: death threats, apologies & healing
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - From death threats to losing jobs, a man accused of wrongdoing at the now-closed Academy at Ivy Ridge says he and other former employees have paid a heavy price - some for simply working at the facility near Ogdensburg. We remind viewers that John spoke...
Lisbon student accused of making terrorist threat
LISBON, New York (WWNY) - A 13-year-old Heuvelton boy is accused of making a terrorist threat at Lisbon Central School last week. According to state police, the boy, whose name is withheld because of his age, made the threat to other students on April 25. Troopers say those students reported...
Union: April was violent month at Gouverneur prison
GOUVERNEUR, New York (WWNY) - The month of April was filled with violence at Gouverneur Correctional Facility, according to a union representing correctional officers. The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association says inmates assaulted fellow prisoners and sent several officers to the hospital. NYCOPBA also says staff...
Accused of wrongdoing, former Academy at Ivy Ridge worker speaks out
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - For the first time on television, a worker accused of wrongdoing at the now-closed Academy at Ivy Ridge is speaking out about his time there. He sat down with 7 News anchor Diane Rutherford for a wide-ranging interview. Our 3-part series airs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on 7 News This Evening at 6.
Former Academy at Ivy Ridge students rally for justice
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) — From horrors to hope. “I’m one of us and I’m accepted and I’m loved. I’ve never been in that category.” These were sentiments expressed by Steve Caccamo, a former Academy at Ivy Ridge student. Caccamo reunited with dozens of former students in Ogdensburg during the last weekend of April. “The whole […]
Law enforcement day in St. Lawrence County: on the ground, in the air
CANTON, New York (WWNY) - Tuesday was Law Enforcement Day in St. Lawrence County. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department teamed up with New York State Police to show off their vehicles and give demonstrations to more than 400 children from 12 school districts. The event was held at the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility in Canton.
No more meters: Downtown parking in Potsdam will be free
POTSDAM — The village is removing parking meters in the downtown business district centering around Market Street and has made parking free, with a two-hour limit, to encourage shopping and commerce there. Village Trustee Sharon Williams, who sits on the village’s parking committee, made the announcement about free parking...
Your Turn: feedback on lacrosse player, Fort Drum money & lighthouse
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Most of your feedback is about an Ogdensburg lacrosse player who’s alleged to have deliberately struck a rival player in the head with a lacrosse stick. The injured player says he suffered a concussion:. That was horrifying. What is wrong with some children these...
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