Airline to suspend some routes because of higher jet fuel costs An airline is suspending some routes due to fuel costs.

Airline to suspend some routes because of higher jet fuel costs

Lake Placid installs drop box to retire American flags A drop box has been installed at the North Elba Town Hall for residents to retire faded, torn or worn-out American flags.

AROUND NEW YORK: Lake Placid installs drop box to retire American flags

Police still looking for driver who struck bicyclist in Watertown Watertown police are still looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a bicyclist on State Street last Friday evening.

Watertown police are still looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a bicyclist on State Street last Friday evening.

St. Lawrence Co. fire leaves 7 homeless Seven people are homeless after a fire destroyed their house in St. Lawrence County Monday morning.

Seven people are homeless after a fire destroyed their house in St. Lawrence County Monday morning.

Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher A suspected purse snatcher was rounded up after being chased through the streets of Manhattan by a mounted New York police office and his horse.

AROUND NEW YORK: Mounted police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher

Watertown man gets 15 years in prison for toddler’s beating death The man who pleaded guilty in connection with the beating death of a toddler will spend 15 years in state prison.

JUST IN: Watertown man gets 15 years in prison for toddler’s beating death

Roblox safety concerns prompt complaints, lawsuits Law enforcement officials across the country say the popular online gaming platform Roblox is dangerous for children, despite being targeted at young users.

Law enforcement officials across the country say the popular online gaming platform Roblox is dangerous for children, despite being targeted at young users.

Harley-Davidson issues recall of several motorcycles for potential rear brake failure Harley-Davidson is recalling several motorcycles because the rear brakes might fail.

RECALL ALERT: Several motorcycles recalled for potential rear brake failure

State Police Sergeant rescues bear cub from roadway Police say the little bear serves as a reminder to slow down and stay alert for animals crossing the road.

AROUND NEW YORK: State Police Sergeant rescues bear cub from roadway

Gov. Hochul announces expanded immigration protection proposals ‘Local Cops, Local Crimes’ is a proposition that calls for local police to keep their priorities on the state instead of federal immigration enforcement.

Gov. Hochul announces expanded immigration protection proposals

Preference power rates increase for some in North Country Some North Country communities are seeing an increase in power rates, though it doesn’t look as bad as National Grid hikes.

Some North Country communities are seeing an increase in power rates, though it doesn’t look as bad as National Grid hikes.

Lawmaker says prison contraband smuggling happens more than people think A state lawmaker isn’t surprised that marijuana stuffed into a microwave from Walmart was shipped to and smuggled into a state prison.

Lawmaker: Prison contraband smuggling happens more than people think

Father of Watertown stabbing suspect says son acted in self-defense The father of a Watertown stabbing suspect says his son was acting in self-defense and hopes he walks free.

JUST IN: Father of Watertown stabbing suspect says son acted in self-defense

No bail for Potsdam man facing drug, stolen property charges A convicted felon faces multiple charges after state police had difficulty arresting him over a stolen trailer in St. Lawrence County.

No bail for Potsdam man facing drug, stolen property charges

Inmate allegedly possessed dangerous contraband An inmate in the St. Lawrence County jail is accused of possessing dangerous contraband.

An inmate in the St. Lawrence County jail is accused of possessing dangerous contraband.

Crash in St. Lawrence Co. leads to drug arrests A crash in St. Lawrence County resulted in the arrest of two people on drug charges.

A crash in St. Lawrence County resulted in the arrest of two people on drug charges.

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4-H Camp Wabasso is gearing up for its 76th summer.

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Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks to fix a gearshift issue Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a gearshift issue that may lead to the loss of control of vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

RECALL ALERT: Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks

Building owner accused of setting fire, filing insurance claim A Franklin County man is accused of burning down his own building and then trying to collect insurance money.

Building owner accused of setting fire, filing insurance claim

JUST IN: SUV crashes into water off road in Town of Brownville

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Clinton County Jail no longer holding ICE detainees Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees will no longer be held at the Clinton County Jail in Plattsburgh.

AROUND NEW YORK: Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees will no longer be held at the Clinton County Jail in Plattsburgh.

Applications for New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program now open Applications for the New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program are now open.

Applications for New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program now open

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers The Transportation Department said the state has refused to revoke the CDLs for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year.

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers

Lowville fire station roof repair project planned for summer A project is planned for this summer at the Lowville fire station after snow and ice damaged the roof over the winter.

A project is planned for this summer at the Lowville fire station after snow and ice damaged the roof over the winter.

$17 million project underway to maintain Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge Work continues on a $17 million project to improve the U.S. side of the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, made possible by federal funds and toll revenue.

$17 million project underway to maintain Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge

Watertown school spending outpaces other large Jefferson County districts The Watertown City School District’s proposed budget, the highest ever in the North Country, outpaces other large school districts in Jefferson County when it comes to spending.

Watertown school spending outpaces other large Jefferson County districts

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby Artemis III’s yet-to-be -named crew will practice docking their Orion capsule with a lunar lander in orbit around Earth.

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby

Former director offers help as historical society works to reopen As the Jefferson County Historical Society works to regain its nonprofit status and reopen its museum, a former executive director said she’s willing to help.

As the Jefferson County Historical Society works to regain its nonprofit status and reopen its museum, a former executive director said she’s willing to help.

Watertown police: Man jumped into Black River to get rid of drug evidence A man accused of jumping into the frigid waters of the Black River to destroy drug evidence last month has been arrested.

Watertown police: Man jumped into Black River to get rid of drug evidence

#BREAKING : Watertown police have authenticated a video sent to 7 News showing the fight that resulted in the stabbing of two people at Creekwood Apartments last Saturday.

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