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North Country police investigating Pride flag vandalism
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) - Police in Northern New York are investigating vandalism to Pride flags. The police chief in Saranac Lake says they are looking for any potential bias that may be connected to the case. The victim told WCAX News that two flags were ripped from their property...
New York budget includes cash to crack down on crime
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - New York’s approved budget includes new provisions to crack down on retail theft in the Empire State. More than $40 million is being allocated to local and state police for the creation of retail theft teams. For business owners, there’s a new tax credit of...
Peru community steps up to help family of Krysten Remy, who was stabbed to death April 18
Peru, NY – A life lost too soon in Peru, where people came together on Wednesday to show love and support for the family of Krysten Remy who was stabbed to death in her home on April 18. Remy was a daughter, sister, niece, cousin — and a new...
Teen involved in double fatal crash in 2020 arrested at Columbia protest
A teenage driver fined $220 for her part in a double-fatal car crash that killed an elderly Addison County couple in September 2020 in Charlotte is among those arrested at an anti-Israel encampment at Columbia University in New York last week. And the family of the two dead victims still...
Plattsburgh family donates $125K toward new YMCA building
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A North Country family has made a big donation to help with the construction of a new YMCA in the Lake City. Loretta and Wouter J. Rietsema of Plattsburgh announced on Wednesday that they are donating $125,000 to the construction of Plattsburgh's newest YMCA, which is on the site of the former CVPH Wellness Center.
Frechette Shuts Down Cougs in Peru Win
Peru, NY – The Peru Nighthawk baseball team would shut out the visiting Northeastern Clinton Cougars, 10-0 on Wednesday afternoon. Jake Frechette itched 5 shut out innings, and helped out with the team’s offense too on their way to a double digit win. Highlights from the game, in the video above.
Privileged Columbia protester who ‘killed’ elderly couple in crash should be in jail, not on campus, furious family says
An ultra-privileged protester who was busted at a Columbia University anti-Israel encampment on Thursday should be in jail — not at an elite college — says the niece of the elderly Vermont couple who were killed in a crash she allegedly caused. As a teenager, Isabel Jennifer Seward, 20, crossed the double line and collided head-on with Chet and Connie Hawkins on Sept. 8, 2020, according to police reports. “The only reason she wasn’t charged with murder is because she has a rich daddy,” Eve Taylor, 49, claimed. “She should be behind bars.” Seward, the daughter of high-ranking UPS executive William J. Seward,...
New parking fees at Plattsburgh City Beach
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Summer is on the horizon in Plattsburgh, and so are new parking fees at the city beach. The Common Council approved a new set of fees this month, changing the daily rate from $12 to $13. There’s also a new change for Plattsburgh Town residents, who...
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