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WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Mayor Sarah Pierce has announced the winners of the City of Watertown’s third annual Halloween House Decorating Contest. A total of 16 homes took part in this year’s contest, and about 700 votes were cast by community members, according to the city. The...
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - We received thousands of comments about Republican Anthony Constantino, who won the race for the 21st Congressional District. He delivered a profanity-filled victory speech, ordered the removal of a 7 News reporter and insulted members of his own party:. Good for him. That’s why I...
TOWN OF HOUNSFIELD, New York (WWNY) - Watertown International Airport has always offered free parking, but Jefferson County could start charging for it in the future. The county’s proposed capital budget plan includes a line for airport parking lot revenue equipment. Other airports in upstate New York charge for...
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The city of Watertown is clearing up confusion about school tax bills. The school district mailed “Delinquent School Taxes” notices to taxpayers whose balances appeared to be unpaid. The city says the purpose of the notice was to correct a mistake about the...
Normally, the first dose of MMR vaccine is given between 12 to 15 months.
LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – The holiday season has officially kicked off with the launch of the #PackThePantryWarmTheValley initiative. Organized by the Kiwanis Club of Lewis County and OSG Troop 315 “The Black River Valley,” the annual community drive aims to secure food, winter clothing, and essential items for neighbors in need.
Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York is scheduled to hold an all-virtual public hearing on November 16 to discuss the proposed closure of its Lowville Health Center.
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Mind your commute Monday, a portion of Watertown’s Public Square will be closed. The north side of Public Square will be two lanes near the Woodruff Professional Building. Also closed Monday, the turn lane to Franklin Street. Watertown’s Water Department says they’re replacing a...
A proposition dissolving the village was apparently defeated on Election Night last Tuesday.
TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Town of Watertown Town Board passed a resolution Thursday night to move forward with a Stewart’s Shops project on Route 3. The shop will be built on Route 3 across from Target. The project has been stalled as those involved figured...
Nov 06, 2026 — Ana Williams-BergenNorth Country at Work: From farm stands to factories, strengthening agriculture in Jefferson County. Let’s say you run a cheese factory, and you’re looking to expand your operation. If you’re in Jefferson County, you pick up the phone and call Jay Matteson.
Typically, when the U.S. Army assigns a new commanding general to Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division, that general has some previous experience at Drum. However, the division’s newest commander doesn’t have that advantage. He's promising to ensure it not only stays the same, but to work on ways to see it grow.
Carrie Lazarus reports on the common illnesses circulating in Central New York communities like Camillus, Syracuse, Liverpool, and Pulaski. Learn about prevalent conditions such as croup, flu, COVID, strep throat, and colds affecting residents.
"As a mother and grandmother, I cannot imagine what this family is going through."
The Jefferson County Community Food Drive is scheduled to hold a major collection event this Saturday, November 7, to address rising food insecurity and supply shortages at local pantries.
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Jefferson County Department of Social Services is hosting its second annual food drive Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the DSS parking lot. The drive accepts food donations, as well as toiletries and pet food. DSS encourages donations of seasonal foods such as cranberry sauce, potatoes, and stuffing.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Two additional measles cases have been confirmed in Cayuga County. This marks the fourth and fifth cases of measles identified in the county, according to the Cayuga County Health Department. The department previously confirmed three cases on Sept. 8, Oct. 16 and Oct. 19 not including several other cases recently reported […]
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Under the state’s emergency declaration over a growing number of measles cases, some children can get the measles vaccine earlier than usual, Jefferson County Public Health officials said. What the declaration allows. The declaration allows some children to get the MMR vaccine before they...
A child in Lewis County, a rural area in northern New York, died after catching the disease, state officials announced Monday, The Jerusalem Post reported. State health officials asked people to respect the family's privacy. Health officials also did not say whether the child had been vaccinated, public radio station...
(WWNY) - Republican incumbent Claudia Tenney declared victory over Democratic challenger Alissa Ellman. The 24th District represents part of Jefferson County, including Watertown. The Associated Press called the race in Tenney’s favor. “I am deeply grateful to the people of New York’s 24th District for once again placing their...
