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Fire destroys West Chazy home
WEST CHAZY, N.Y. (WCAX) - Authorities say a fire destroyed a home in West Chazy, New York, on Tuesday. It happened at 4 Fiske Road. First responders arrived just after 10 a.m. and were there until 5:30 p.m. During the blaze, power was cut to neighboring houses and businesses but...
NY weather update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Clinton County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday valid until 6:45 p.m. for Clinton County. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are expected. "At 6:05 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Sawyer Island, moving northeast at...
This is Our Home: Isle La Motte, VT
ISLE LA MOTTE, Vt. — Isle La Motte, a small island in the heart of Lake Champlain, contains a treasure trove of stories woven into its ancient bedrock and scenic vistas. Meet the stewards of this paradise, people whose love for the land spans generations and who work to preserve the island's natural and historical wonders.
St. Albans man faces charges after high-speed chase, crash
BERKSHIRE — A high-speed pursuit ended in a fiery crash on King Road on May 11, sending one man to the hospital and leading to multiple charges. Vermont State Police identified the accused as Joshua Curran, 32, of St. Albans. The incident began around 8:15 p.m. when troopers observed...
Plattsburgh Police get ready for bodycams
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Plattsburgh Police will soon have a second pair of eyes while on patrol. The department is gearing up to roll out body cameras for all of its officers. Plattsburgh Police Chief Peter Mitchell says the new cameras were purchased through a $100,000 state grant last summer....
Amtrak to temporarily suspend service on Adirondack Route as Canadian National begins track work
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — More delays are coming to a critical rail line for travelers in the North Country. Amtrak will temporarily suspend its Adirondack route between Saratoga Springs and Montreal later this month as Canadian National works to fix a stretch of track that caused massive issues for travelers last year.
St. Albans woman arrested for string of thefts, trespassing
ST. ALBANS — A local woman was arrested Wednesday after a spree of thefts from multiple businesses in St. Albans City, including the Beverage Mart and Family Dollar. St. Albans Police Department identified Stephanie Dugan, 40, as the suspect in the theft of two bottles of liquor from Beverage Mart on May 9, valued at over $257.
NY marijuana retailers struggle with advertising restrictions
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered a revamp of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management following a 30-day evaluation. Marijuana dispensaries in New York’s North Country say they are struggling to grow their customer base because people simply do not know they exist due to advertising restrictions.
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