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Clinton County

Two people killed in Clinton County crash

Two people are dead following a crash in Clinton County. It happened at the intersection of Banker Road and State Route 3 in Plattsburgh around 9:15 a.m. Friday.

11/20/2009 04:31 PM

Watertown

Aubertine holds public hearing on farming concerns

The uncertain future of the farming industry took center stage at a public hearing in Watertown.

Updated 6:32 AM

Fort Drum

Congratulations Fort Drum Mountaineers!

News 10 Now wants to say Congratulations to the Fort Drum Mountaineers! The Pop Warner team has had a perfect season so far. They will head to Jackson, New Jersey Saturday to compete in the Pop Warner Eastern Region Championship game.

Updated 6:11 AM

North Country

Hoffman skeptical of 23rd Congressional election vote tally

The election may have been two weeks ago, but controversy still surrounds the results in the 23rd Congressional district. Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman wants to check the election vote tallies. And he's asking his supporters to donate to the cause. As our Sarah Hagen tells us, Hoffman's latest move is upsetting democrats and republicans alike.

Updated 6:08 AM

St. Lawrence County

Trooper involved in crash

A two car crash involving a State Trooper has left two people injured. It happened Wednesday night at the intersection of Routes 420 and 37 in Massena.

11/19/2009 05:01 PM

Jefferson County

Man arrested for obscene photos

An Evans Mills man has been accused of having child pornography. Investigators say Edwins Perez, 27, had a number of pictures of minors engaging in sexual conduct.

11/19/2009 04:50 PM

Jefferson County

Woman dies in Antwerp crash

A St. Lawrence County woman has died, following a crash in Jefferson County.

Updated 11/19/2009 02:37 PM

Watertown

Watertown man gets 10 years for assault

A Watertown man is sentenced to 10 years in prison for intentionally hitting his ex-girlfriend with a car and breaking into her home.

11/19/2009 11:34 AM

Watertown/North

Owens named to two committees

Congressman Bill Owens has been named to two committees in the House of Representatives. Owens will serve on the Armed Services and Homeland Security committees.

11/19/2009 11:14 AM

Fort Drum

Mountain of Toys drive

Christmas is still a month away, but soldiers at Fort Drum are already collecting toys for those in need. It's the 10th year the Fort Drum Sergeant Majors Association has hosted the Mountain of Toys drive at the post.

Updated 11/19/2009 06:08 AM

Massena

Seaway season ends December 29th

The St. Lawrence Seaway shipping season will close December 29th. Cargo numbers were down drastically for 2009. Our Sarah Hagen spoke with officials to find out what went wrong this season and how 2010 has the potential to be stronger.

Updated 11/19/2009 06:07 AM

Cape Vincent

Cape Vincent Supervisor's race settled by 23 votes

More than two weeks after election night, the Jefferson County town of Cape Vincent has finally settled its town supervisor's race with a new winner. Our Katie Gibas tells us about this controversial race.

Updated 11/19/2009 06:06 AM

Essex County

Autopsy confirms plane crash victims' identities

Authorities have confirmed the identities of the two men killed in a plane crash in the Adirondacks. Dan Wills, 48, of North Bangor, and Ronald Rouselle, 66, of Malone, were flying from Saratoga to Malone on Sunday when their single engine aircraft went down.

11/18/2009 06:27 PM

Massena

Massena man arrested for worker's comp fraud

A Massena man has been accused of fraudulently receiving more than $10,000 in worker's compensation.

11/18/2009 05:35 PM

Lewis County

Adirondack International Speedway to close

Officials at the Adirondack International Speedway say they're suspending operations for the 2010 season. A statement on the track's website says financial problems and the current economy are to blame.

11/18/2009 05:23 PM

Watertown

Watertown's decking the halls

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Watertown, even before the turkey is served!

11/18/2009 05:07 PM

North Country

Large vessel runs aground

A Canada Steamship Lines Vessel has run aground. Monday morning, the vessel experienced engine trouble and drifted from the main St. Lawrence Seaway channel.

11/18/2009 04:30 PM

New York

Penn Traffic files for bankruptcy

Penn Traffic has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The company, which is based in Syracuse and owns the P&C, Quality and BiLo supermarket chains, says they have filed for bankruptcy protection in order to facilitate the sale of its stores and assets.

11/18/2009 03:35 PM

Ogdensburg

Hackett's files for bankruptcy

Hackett's has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The department store chain has been unable to overcome recent financial hardships.

Updated 11/18/2009 02:36 PM

Jefferson County

Man arrested on burglary charge, head-butts police station door

A Jefferson County man is being held on $50,000 bail after a burglary.

Updated 11/18/2009 12:00 PM

Lewis County

Man in custody in connection with break-ins

There's been a rash of camp burglaries across Lewis County and sheriff's deputies have a Lowville man in custody for one of the break-ins.

Updated 11/18/2009 11:14 AM

Massena

Cargo levels down on St. Lawrence Seaway

It's been a dismal shipping season on the St. Lawrence Seaway, with cargo levels down more than 30 percent from last year.

Updated 11/18/2009 07:38 AM

Watertown

County clerks arrive in Watertown with petition signatures

The county clerks responsible for a statewide petition against the new license plate mandate showed up in Watertown with thousands of backers in hand.

Updated 11/18/2009 06:04 AM

Jefferson County

Abuse survivor writes book to help other victims

Every three seconds, a woman is a victim of domestic violence and it's getting worse. In just two and a half years, the number of women seeking help for domestic violence has more than doubled in Jefferson County. Our Katie Gibas tells us how one victim was able to fight back and become a survivor.

Updated 11/18/2009 06:04 AM

Essex County

Two North Country men victims in fatal Adirondack plane crash

Police have recovered the remains from a plane crash in the Adirondacks. The crash took the lives of two North Country men. As our Sarah Hagen tells us, it's a trip family and friends say should have been routine for pilot Daniel Wills.

Updated 11/18/2009 06:02 AM

Oneida County

Hoffman backs off concession in 23rd district race

It's been weeks since voters cast their ballots in the three way race for the 23rd Congressional District seat. A tightening of the numbers between democrat Bill Owens and conservative Doug Hoffman has led to talk of Hoffman "un-conceding." Our Bill Carey says the math indicates Hoffman may want to un-do that un-concession.

Updated 11/18/2009 06:02 AM

Watertown

Watertown fire caused by careless smoking

Watertown fire investigators say unattended smoking materials caused a Tuesday morning fire on the Northside of the city. It was at the former Black Clawson manufacturing plant on Pearl Street.

Updated 11/17/2009 06:13 PM

Jefferson County

Next steps taken for windfarm

Property owners in the Town of Henderson get a chance to speak out on the plan to construct a power line through parts of Jefferson and Oswego Counties.

11/17/2009 06:15 AM

Jefferson County

Dairy crisis costs NNY 15 farms this summer

With milk prices at record lows, it's a tough time to be in the dairy business and many farmers are looking for a way out. Our Katie Gibas tells us about one option thousands of farmers are turning to in this time of crisis.

Updated 11/17/2009 06:05 AM

St. Lawrence County

County clerks speak out against license plate plan

Whether you loved them or hated them, it doesn't look like they'll be on your car. Governor David Paterson seems to be backing off the controversial legislation that would have forced New Yorkers to buy brand new license plates. Kaitlyn Ross was at a rally hosted by the County Clerks of New York State who have been leading the charge against the new plates.

Updated 11/17/2009 06:02 AM

Jefferson County

Next steps taken for wind farm

Property owners in the Town of Henderson got a chance to speak out on the plan to construct a power line through parts of Jefferson and Oswego counties. It is the latest step in the application process for a proposed wind farm on Galloo Island.

11/16/2009 07:10 PM

Massena

Business owner repairs road

A business owner in Massena has stepped in and used his own equipment to help the village repair a section of road.

11/16/2009 05:50 PM

North Country

Two airlines bid against Cape Air

Cape Air has competition for two North Country flights.

11/16/2009 04:16 PM

Ogdensburg

Ogdensburg City School District receives H1N1 vaccine

The Ogdensburg City School District has received its first supply of H1N1 vaccine and vaccinations will begin Tuesday. Only those students who have signed the H1N1 vaccination consent form will receive the flu shot.

Updated 11/16/2009 12:32 PM

Albany

New license plate plan may be repealed

It's not a done deal yet, but Governor Paterson said he will repeal his license plate mandate -- but only if lawmakers come up with other ways to trim the 2010-2011 budget.

Updated 11/16/2009 09:22 AM

Albany

Teaching requirements may get tougher

Pretty soon, it could get a lot tougher to be a certified teacher in New York State. The Board of Regents is considering new requirements for incoming teachers to demonstrate knowledge of a subject and classroom skills.

11/16/2009 08:56 AM

Albany

A busy week at the Capitol

A busy week is shaping up in the state's Capitol. The big news this morning is that license plate mandate the governor wanted to impose next year might not happen after all. Kaitlyn Ross reports.

Updated 11/16/2009 08:36 AM

Clinton County

Man shot in hunting accident

One man was taken to the hospital after a hunting accident in the Clinton County Town of Plattsburgh.

Updated 11/16/2009 08:13 AM

New York

Law enforcement launch "Click it or Ticket" program

Several local and state law enforcement agencies will begin cracking down on travelers not wearing their seat belts.

Updated 11/16/2009 08:10 AM

New York

Wilson Farms helping Meals on Wheels across NY

A local convenient store chain is stepping up to the plate to help Meals on Wheels programs throughout the state. Wilson Farms is holding a month long fundraiser to help feed those that are homebound. Our Brad Vivacqua reports.

Updated 11/16/2009 08:06 AM

New York

Redemption centers anticipating more deposit bottles

If you throw away your plastic water bottle, you're now throwing money away. Chris Gallegos has more on the addition to New York's Bottle Bill.

Updated 11/15/2009 08:27 PM

Fort Drum

WWII POWs honored

Sunday is a national day of remembrance in Germany to honor all those who fought in the World Wars, and in Northern New York, members of the Watertown German-American Club are doing their part to remember seven prisoners of war buried on Fort Drum. Our Katie Gibas was at Sunday's ceremony and tells us why civilians, soldiers and veterans got together to honor people they don't even know.

11/15/2009 05:03 PM

New York

Legal Eagle: Bruno trial, week two

The second week of Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno's corruption trial wraps up with some fireworks in federal court. Here with the latest, in what has become a showdown of sorts between Judge Gary Sharpe and Bruno's defense team, is our Legal Eagle Paul DerOhannesian.

Updated 11/15/2009 03:13 PM

Watertown

Salvation Army needs volunteers and donations for the holidays

With the holidays approaching, it's the busiest time of year for food pantries and soup kitchens across the country. The Salvation Army in Watertown says it needs both food donations and volunteers.

11/15/2009 02:19 PM

New York

Legal Eagle: Terror suspects to be tried in Federal Court

US Attorney General Eric Holder announcing Friday, that five terror suspects, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11th attacks, will be tried in Federal Court in New York City. Five other Guantanamo Bay detainees will face a military commission, as President Obama takes steps to close the facility. Aside from security concerns over holding the trial in Lower Manhattan, there are also some legal hurdles that need to be cleared before the proceeding gets underway and here to discuss some of those issues is our Legal Eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.

11/15/2009 11:53 AM

Lewis County

Your Hometown: Croghan

With less than 700 people, the Lewis County Village of Croghan isn't exactly a full house, but its rich history fills it in quite nicely. A place that's been forced to survive not only one major fire, but two and it's gone from one major industry to another, now boasting its famous bologna and syrup. In this edition of "Your Hometown" we'll take you to Croghan. Our Brian Dwyer and photojournalist RD White, give you a sampling of everything this village "In the Foothills of the Adirondacks" has to offer.

11/15/2009 11:08 AM

Watertown

Urban Mission needs kids coats for winter

With cold weather fast approaching, many thrift stores are worried they won't have enough coats to give out this winter.

11/15/2009 10:28 AM

NNY man to be featured in History Channel's WWII documentary

A Northern New York man will be featured on the History Channel's World War II in HD documentary. Archie Sweeney was an Army Corporal from Franklin County.

11/15/2009 10:23 AM

Capital District

Cat catches H1N1 virus from owners

H1N1 spreads from people to pets. A cat in Iowa has caught the H1N1 virus from its owners. While the cat is recovering, our Sabina Kuriakose talked to one local veterinarian to find out if pet owners should be concerned.

11/14/2009 08:42 PM

Watertown

Volunteers assemble 200 christmas gift baskets

Volunteers in Watertown are trying to make Christmas shopping a little less stressful for people on a tight budget.

11/14/2009 04:27 PM

Carthage

Carthage Holiday Parade helps out local food pantries

Hundreds lined the streets of Carthage and West Carthage Saturday, despite rain falling in the North Country. It was the annual Holiday Parade through the villages.

11/14/2009 04:05 PM

Fort Drum

Thousands shop at annual Officers' Spouses Craft Fair

Thousands of soldiers and civilians came out to Fort Drum Saturday for the 19th annual Officers' Spouses Craft Fair.

11/14/2009 04:02 PM

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