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After Ivy Ridge: death threats, apologies & healing
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - In the final part of our sit-down with a former Academy at Ivy Ridge worker, we hear about the fallout of a documentary on alleged child abuse at the now-closed facility near Ogdensburg. Tune in to 7News at 6 for the wrap up of Diane...
Academy at Ivy Ridge investigation: Evidence seized, still receiving complaints
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) — Last weekend, dozens of former students faced their nightmares. During the last week of April, Academy of Ivy Ridge “survivors” held a rally at Ogdensburg City Hall, where they demanded justice and action. The former “behavior modification program in Northern New York is...
St. Lawrence Centre - What’s to come of the mall space?
MASSENA, New York (WWNY) - What once was a bustling mall is now an empty parking lot and an industrial overhaul. Reporter Sandy Torres is in Massena to see what is to come of the 600,000-foot space. Tune in to 7News at 6 on Thursday for her coverage.
Lisbon student accused of making terrorist threat
LISBON, New York (WWNY) - A 13-year-old Heuvelton boy is accused of making a terrorist threat at Lisbon Central School last week. According to state police, the boy, whose name is withheld because of his age, made the threat to other students on April 25. Troopers say those students reported...
Former Academy at Ivy Ridge students rally for justice
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) — From horrors to hope. “I’m one of us and I’m accepted and I’m loved. I’ve never been in that category.” These were sentiments expressed by Steve Caccamo, a former Academy at Ivy Ridge student. Caccamo reunited with dozens of former students in Ogdensburg during the last weekend of April. “The whole […]
Recap: BassmastHER Workshop at St. Johns River
Experience BassmastHER with this recap video from our workshop event at the St. Johns River. Remember to register for our upcoming workshops at Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Ala., on June 15, and at St. Lawrence River in Waddington, N.Y., on Aug. 17.
Law enforcement day in St. Lawrence County: on the ground, in the air
CANTON, New York (WWNY) - Tuesday was Law Enforcement Day in St. Lawrence County. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department teamed up with New York State Police to show off their vehicles and give demonstrations to more than 400 children from 12 school districts. The event was held at the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility in Canton.
St. Lawrence Health building named after Former Chief Executive Officer
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – Former Chief Executive Officer of St. Lawrence Health (SLH) and President of Canton-Potsdam Hospital (CPH), David Acker, served for 16 years before he retired in 2022 and the organization agreed the naming of one of its buildings would be a fitting tribute to him. The David B. Acker Regional Administrative Campus […]
Potsdam Chamber of Commerce approves new member
POTSDAM – The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors approved the membership application of a new member, Second Glance. Second Glance NNY LLC is a dynamic fusion of two businesses, Mama & Me Creations and DillaboughDesigns and Kids Finds, LLC, in one convenient location. Mama & Me Creations,...
Phone systems at Canton-Potsdam Hospital restored after brief outage Monday
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – Phone service was restored at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after an outage on Monday. According to a post on the St. Lawrence Health System Facebook page, service was restored around 7 p.m. Monday night. SLIC has confirmed there was an outage that affected multiple organizations.
Police Activities League of Massena holds BBQ Chicken Fundraiser
MASSENA, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Police Activities League of Massena will hold a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser, in partnership with the Massena Moose Lodge. Scheduled for Saturday, May 4 the fundraiser will kick off with serving beginning promptly at 1 p.m. the event promises delicious food and community spirit, all in support of PAL’s youth programs. […]
Your Turn: feedback on lacrosse player, Fort Drum money & lighthouse
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Most of your feedback is about an Ogdensburg lacrosse player who’s alleged to have deliberately struck a rival player in the head with a lacrosse stick. The injured player says he suffered a concussion:. That was horrifying. What is wrong with some children these...
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