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Stewart’s Shops in Town of Watertown to move forward

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...

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NY-24: Tenney declares victory over Ellman

(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...

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Jefferson County DSS to host second annual food drive Saturday

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.

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North Country at Work: From farm stands to factories, strengthening agriculture in Jefferson County

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.

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New York just recorded something it hadn’t seen since the 1990s

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...

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North Country’s voter turnout was historic for mid-term election

LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - Election officials in the tri-county region reported voter turnout from Tuesday’s midterm election, with one county beating its turnout from the last presidential election. Lewis County turnout. Traditionally, presidential elections see the highest voter turnout. However, Lewis County reported more ballots were cast Tuesday...

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Critical Mission: Continuing the Fort Drum - North Country relationship

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.

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Children can get MMR vaccine at 6 months under state emergency declaration

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...

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Two new measles cases in Cayuga County confirmed

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 […]

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Lewis County Ends "In-Person" ATV Permit Sales at Lowville Office

The Lewis County Recreation, Forestry & Parks Department has stopped selling ATV trail permits in person at its office, a change that took effect immediately after officials announced it on October 20, 2026. Riders who want a permit now have to buy online or stop at one of the participating local vendors spread across the county. No More Over the Counter Sales in Lowville The office in Lowville no longer handles over the counter permit sales at all. If you planned to drive to the Recreation, Forestry & Parks office at 7356 East Road to pick up a permit the way you may have in past seasons, that option is gone. The department says the goal is to streamline daily operations while still serving local residents and visitors. How Riders Can Buy a Permit Now For riders, the practical answer is to plan ahead. You can complete the purchase through the official Lewis County website, or you can buy from a vendor near where you ride. The list of participating vendors covers much of the county's trail country, so there is likely one close to your usual staging area. The vendors selling ATV trail permits are: Brantingham Station, 5508 Partridgeville

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Warming center opens in Lewis County

LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - A warming center in the basement of New Beginnings Church in Lowville opened Nov. 1 and will stay open through April 30. It is the only warming center in Lewis County and provides warmth during the winter to people without homes. “We want people to...

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

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Chaumont voters reject plan to dissolve village

CHAUMONT, New York (WWNY) - Chaumont will remain a village after Tuesday’s election. Voters rejected a plan to dissolve it into the town of Lyme, 134 to 75. The push started after village officials ended services like free garbage and recycling pickup to keep taxes lower. A petition to dissolve collected more than 100 signatures.

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Measles disaster emergency extended through December

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

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What's Going Around: Local Illness Update

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.

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

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Your Turn: Feedback on Constantino paying woman $28K, 7-Eleven suit & more

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A Lisbon woman declined to say why congressional candidate Anthony Constantino paid her $28,000. It appears she was the source of an illegal dumping complaint against Constantino’s rival, Blake Gendebien:. Wow. If this is what he’ll do for a (seat in) Congress...imagine what he...

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North Country election officials report above-average turnout

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Board of election officials in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties say voter turnout is above average this Election Day. Officials said more people voted early than during the 2022 midterm election. They anticipate in-person voting Tuesday will also be higher than four years ago.

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6 candidates compete in 3 contested North Country state races

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There are three contested state races in the North Country in Tuesday’s election, with six candidates on the ballot. A new member of the Assembly is coming to New York’s 117th Assembly District, which represents parts of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

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