John Moore

First@5 Anchor

WWNY

John is a native of St. Lawrence County and graduate of Lisbon Central.

Holding a degree in journalism from SUNY Morrisville and a degree in political science from SUNY Buffalo, John began his career at WSLB radio in Ogdensburg before moving to television and another radio position in Watertown.

A staple of Channel 50 for several years, John comes to Channel 7 with a history of North Country experiences and an wealth of local knowledge.

Recent Articles by John

Assembly minority leader wants to limit Cuomo’s expanded powers during pandemic

Why is it Governor Cuomo and not state lawmakers making the decisions during the pandemic? Well, it's because of a state law approved by state legislators as the pandemic began to hit, allowing the governor to suspend laws and regulations during a state of emergency.

John Moore

Published May 29, 2020 at 4:53 PM

Border separates man in St. Lawrence County from wife, kids in Canada

A family separated by the border between the U.S. and Canada will have to wait at least another month before they can be reunited.

John Moore

Published May 20, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Sinkhole closes part of Watertown street

One block of Watertown's Superior Street is off limits after a sinkhole developed in the pavement.

John Moore

Published April 7, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Stefanik: governor’s order to send upstate hospital equipment downstate is “of grave concern”

North country Congresswoman Ellise Stefanik says Governor Cuomo’s order to move hospital equipment from upstate to downstate New York is “of grave concern.”

John Moore

Published April 3, 2020 at 3:26 PM

Cuomo says there’s a ‘conceptual agreement’ on a state budget

The governor said legislative leaders were presenting the spending plan to rank and file members of the Senate and Assembly.

John Moore

Published April 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Union: not enough being done protect corrections officers, inmates from COVID-19

The union representing state corrections officers says not enough is being done to protect them and inmates from COVID-19.

John Moore

Published March 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Congresswoman Stefanik speaks out about COVID-19 testing, impact on economy

When it comes to COVID-19, north country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has two major concerns: testing and the outbreak's effect on the economy.

John Moore

Published March 12, 2020 at 11:45 AM

SUNY to use distance learning for rest of spring semester due to COVID-19

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that all SUNY (State University of New York) and CUNY (City University of New York) campuses will move to distance learning for the remainder of the spring semester.

Diane Rutherford and John Moore

Published March 11, 2020 at 5:28 PM

Corrections officer gets surprise retirement party

It takes a lot to surprise Richard Adams after 37 years as a corrections officer. But on Saturday, his wife, Lisa, surprised him with a retirement party.

John Moore

Published March 2, 2020 at 12:19 PM

129 Canadians quarantined for coronavirus just across border from Massena

The city of Cornwall, Ontario, just across the border from Massena, has 129 new visitors.They arrived Friday after finally leaving the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, where all passengers were quarantined because of the novel coronavirus.

John Moore

Published February 21, 2020 at 11:23 PM

What a difference a few days can make.

John Moore

Published February 19, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Fire destroys repair shop at Lewis County farm

A repair shop at a Lewis County farm has been destroyed by fire.

John Moore

Published February 18, 2020 at 2:27 PM

NY to sue US over its ouster from trusted traveler programs

Governor Andrew Cuomo is taking on the Department of Homeland Security by having his attorney general file a lawsuit.

John Moore

Published February 7, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Madrid man says attending State of the Union address was “neat experience”

A Madrid dairy farmer saw Tuesday night's State of the Union speech first hand.

John Moore

Published February 5, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Inmates, even with life sentences, could go free under state proposals

Some inmates could get out of state prison earlier even if they have a life sentence.

John Moore

Published January 30, 2020 at 5:12 PM

There will be another trial for a St. Lawrence County man.

John Moore

Published January 14, 2020 at 12:48 PM

National Grid gets ready for weekend storm

National Grid says it has increased weekend staffing in preparation for the storm, has pre-positioned crews in areas expected to be hardest hit, and has activated its comprehensive emergency response plan.

John Moore

Published January 10, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Waddington supervisor considers run for state Assembly

A town supervisor is mulling a possible run for state Assembly.

John Moore

Published January 9, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Pulaski Republican becomes Assembly minority leader

There is a new minority leader of the state Assembly.

John Moore

Published January 7, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Ogdensburg City Council passes hiring freeze

We reported Monday that Ogdensburg’s new city council would consider a hiring freeze. Council members approved that freeze in their first meeting Monday night.

John Moore

Published January 7, 2020 at 7:02 AM

Watertown crews picking up Christmas trees

Watertown Department of Public Works crews are collecting trees left out at the curb.

John Moore

Published January 2, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Was heated Ogdensburg council meeting a sign of things to come?

Tempers flared Monday night at Ogdensburg City Hall and is it a sign of similar things to come after January 1?

John Moore

Published November 26, 2019 at 4:34 PM

A prominent figure in northern Jefferson County has passed away.

John Moore

Published November 25, 2019 at 1:05 PM

Race for 21st Congressional District heats up with Twitter war, PAC ad

This week's impeachment hearings are over, but in the north country's 21st Congressional District, the reverberations may be just beginning to be felt.

Jeff Cole and John Moore

Published November 22, 2019 at 4:22 PM

Massena Airport gets $727K for improvements

Massena International Airport is getting $727,000 from the federal government for a new airport apron.

Diane Rutherford and John Moore

Published November 21, 2019 at 1:17 PM

Votes counted in historic Ogdensburg races, failed mayoral candidate speaks out

The write-in ballots in Ogdensburg were counted Thursday, confirming a huge win by two candidates for mayor and council. Meanwhile, one of the failed mayoral candidates is speaking out.

John Moore

Published November 7, 2019 at 5:42 PM

Lisbon boy continues to recover from severe injuries

Drake Hollis is recovering at Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse.

John Moore

Published October 24, 2019 at 12:53 PM

A message from the past and a glimpse of the future

A half-century ago, WWNY's news director and evening news anchor Bob Tompkins filmed a message to future generations.

John Moore

Published October 22, 2019 at 3:53 PM

Community rallies behind Lisbon boy spending 12th birthday in hospital

It's his 12th birthday Friday and a Lisbon boy never expected to spend it in a hospital bed in Syracuse. Nonetheless, there's still plenty to celebrate - not only with gifts, but also a tremendous outpouring of community support.

John Moore

Published October 18, 2019 at 12:11 PM

Lewis County mourns loss of broadcasting legend

George Capron died overnight. He was 75.

John Moore

Published October 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM

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