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WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Now that Stewart’s Shops is switching up its Washington Street location in Watertown, what will happen with the existing store?. According to Stewart’s real estate representative Chuck Marshall, the company is trying to work through redevelopment with someone who would put a laundromat at the location.

GOUVERNEUR, New York (WWNY) - Federal funds for a St. Lawrence County ambulance squad will bring newer equipment and advanced training. To help bring hands-on training and education to first responders, the Gouverneur Rescue Squad is receiving $130,000 in federal grant money. “The way that money can be used for...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - As the Centers for Disease Control ease Covid-19 restrictions, local leaders are reflecting on the beginning of the pandemic, the rules and the last two-and-a-half years. In March 2020, Joe Lightfoot was the St. Lawrence County Legislature chair. “There was a lot of frustration in...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Downtown buildings in Watertown are continuing to get facelifts. Thanks to Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds, facades have been updated at Empire Square and the Crystal Restaurant on Public Square as well as the Musselman Building on State Street. More projects are still in the works.

TOWN OF GOUVERNEUR, New York (WWNY) - Senior citizens in St. Lawrence County were treated to lunch, dessert, and an eagerly-awaited annual gathering. Nearly 300 people attended the Office for the Aging’s annual senior picnic. It was the first one since the Covid pandemic started - a time that was particularly hard on seniors.

OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg was the place to be Wednesday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg. Residents of the diocese came together as the church held a eucharistic celebration of thanksgiving. The event brought back many past...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown is working on 40 projects with the $22.3 million the city received in federal Covid relief funds. “We have a couple of them that are nearing completion, quite a few of them in design, and a lot more that we still need to get through,” said Watertown City Manager Ken Mix.

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Jaxx is a 5-year-old pit bull who was surrendered to the Jefferson County SPCA some time ago. Assistant manager Caitlyn Alberry says the staff affectionately call him “Bubba.”. She says Jaxx has a history of biting, so he should go to a home with...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Construction is underway on Watertown’s Streetscape project. It’s visible on Franklin Street as well as Lachanauer plaza near Coffeen Street as CSI Construction begins the upgrades. The $3.6 million project was funded by the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, money the city won to improve...

GOUVERNEUR, New York (WWNY) - Lawrence “Woody” Woodrow, 86, passed away on Friday at his home. Calling hours are on Tuesday, August 16, 10-11 am with a funeral service at 11 am at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

ALEXANDRIA BAY, New York (WWNY) - A fan-favorite festival in Alexandria Bay starts Friday: Bill Johnston’s Pirates Weekend. But who was Bill Johnston? Well, he’s not your typical pirate. As you prepare for swashbuckling fun, the real buried treasure is the story of Bill Johnston, a merchant in...

OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - There was a bit of a traffic jam in downtown Ogdensburg Thursday. What looked like a wind turbine tower delivery got hung up making a turn off State Street. City Manager Stephen Jellie told 7 News these deliveries are taking a different route, now going...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Members of the Syracuse-based Countryside Federal Credit Union have agreed to merge with Watertown-based Northern Credit Union. The merger won’t change much of the way each credit union is run for what will now be a combined 42,000 credit union members. Sometimes a merger can mean employee layoffs, but in this merger, officials say there are no plans for that.

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) -High pressure will keep the area dry this weekend. Expect highs in the 70′s with lows around 50. Showers are expected next week as low pressure moves into the region.

MADRID, New York (WWNY) - Arrangements for Richard Dworkin, 76, a resident of 9 Depot Street, Madrid, are incomplete at this time with the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood. Mr. Dworkin passed away Wednesday evening at his home in Madrid surrounded by his family. A complete obituary will be available...

CHAMPION, New York (WWNY) - Charles “Chuck” W. Phelps, 61, formerly of the Eddy Road died peacefully early Thursday evening on August 11, 2022, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home in Watertown, NY where he had been a resident since July of 2019. Chuck was born on June...

CLAYTON, New York (WWNY) - Sharon A. Black, 81, passed away at her home in Clayton Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born in Watertown December 15, 1940, daughter of Harold and Irene Cuppernall Alton. She was a graduate of LaFargeville High School. On April 14, 1956 she married Leslie W. Black in Theresa. Mr. Black died November 5, 2012.

ADAMS CENTER, New York (WWNY) - Ralph J. Felicia, 79, of Adams Center, NY, passed away August 11, 2022 at the Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1942 in Syracuse, NY, son of Sam and Nellie (Coella) Felicia. Ralph has resided in Adams Center since 1996. He...

TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The town of Watertown is looking to its neighbors for support and for a signature for the construction of an $80 million event center. Town Supervisor Joel Bartlett sent out several letters to neighboring towns and villages, as well as event organizers and community groups.

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There’s sunshine in the forecast through the weekend. Today started out on the cool side. Early morning temperatures were in the 40s and 50s and it will be around 75 by afternoon. It will be sunny and a little humid, but nothing oppressive. Overnight...