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History Lesson: Sackets Harbor Battlefield embraces Smithsonian exhibit
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - Have you ever wanted to visit the Smithsonian Museum? That just got easier in Sackets Harbor as a traveling exhibition has popped up at the Union Hotel. “We’re very honored to be able to have the exhibition,” Sackets Harbor Battlefield site manager Connie Barone...
‘Sends a clear message’: Watertown bans public flag raisings
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — The City of Watertown will no longer have public flag raisings. Watertown City Council has issued a new policy regarding flags at City Hall. On May 6, the City Council voted to ban all public flag raisings outside the American, state, POW-MIA and Tree City USA flags. Watertown Mayor Sarah Compo-Pierce […]
Fort Drum announces Memorial Day gate schedule
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum officials have announced the gate closing schedule for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Colonel Michael Plummer Gate will be closing at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24 and it will stay closed through Monday, May 27. Operations will resume at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. The […]
Watertown’s Red Lobster closes abruptly, employees stunned
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Longstanding Watertown restaurant Red Lobster abruptly closed Monday with signs plastered on the doors. The restaurant’s general manager and employees confirmed the closure with 7 News. Around 40 people were employed there. One of them, Aggie Towsley, was on her way to the restaurant...
Fair or unfair? Watertown could charge some with extra fee for sewer connection
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Developers building in a portion of Watertown may need to pay an extra fee for a sewer connection - a fee that would help pay for improvements to an ailing sewer system. But not everyone is for the idea. Roma Miller has built a lot...
Driver walks away from crash that split pickup truck in two
TOWN OF BROWNVILLE, New York (WWNY) - A crash in the town of Brownville Sunday night split a pickup truck in two and sent the driver to the hospital. It happened near 16826 County Route 53 at around 10:37 p.m. (See more photos of the crash below this article.) According...
Northern NY sports scoreboard: Friday, May 17, 2024
The playoffs have almost arrived for high school sports in the area and JCC softball is one win away from a berth in the national tournament. Here’s a look at Thursday’s action from the north country sports front. College softball Jefferson CC 4, Herkimer 3 (First game, NJCAA Region 3A final) Herkimer 15, Jefferson CC […]
Young powerlifter makes name for herself nationally
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There’s a 16-year-old girl from Watertown who’s a nice, unassuming person with a certain talent. She’s an award-winning weightlifter, following her older brother to national prominence. Last summer, we told you about John Tyler, a powerlifter whose bench press talents earned him...
TV Dinner: Honey Garlic Chicken
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - It’s a dish that brings salty, sweet, sour, and savory flavors together. Chef Chris Manning prepared Honey Garlic Chicken for us this week. You can watch how it comes together in the video. Honey Garlic Chicken. - 2 tablespoons olive oil. - 1 tablespoon...
State Police investigating personal injury accident Town of Brownville
BROWNVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State police are investigating a personal injury accident that happened after 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12. State troopers responded to 16801 County Route 53 in the town of Brownville for a one car personal injury automobile accident. The operator was identified as 40-year-old Derek Webb of Watertown. He was […]
Watertown lawmakers discuss Globe Mini-Mall & 1-time sewer fees for developers
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown is still working to issue sewer permits to developers looking to build in a portion of the city. It was discussed at a city council work session Monday night. In February 2022, a main sewer line within the city had too much running through...
Morning Checkup: Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - If you’re looking for an assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one, Samaritan Summit Village has openings. Assistant administrator Neva Bossard gave us an overview of what’s involved. Watch the video for her interview during Samaritan’s Morning Checkup segment on 7...
Simao won't seek rezoning of city land near retirement community
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Developer P.J. Simao won’t move forward right now with trying to get property he owns in the city of Watertown rezoned. It’s 16 acres of land, the unused part of what used to be the Ives Hill Country Club before 9 holes were sold off.
Walk promotes mental health awareness
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There were two main goals: connecting people with mental health resources and ending the stigma surrounding mental disorders. The 19th Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk was held in Watertown on Wednesday. People wore green and walked from the Dulles State Office Building to the Butler...
Dry and warm tomorrow
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) -Low pressure off the coast will produce some showers this evening. The next chance for area-wide rain will be tomorrow evening. Expect lows tonight in the 50′s. Friday will be mainly cloudy with highs in the 70′s. Rain showers are likely tomorrow night. There...
Spartans capture Frontier League track & field crowns
ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - The South Jefferson boys’ and girls’ track and field teams are the champions this year. The Spartans made it a clean sweep of the team titles at the Frontier League track & field championships. In an event spread out over three days, the...
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