Natalie Kucko
Weekend Anchor, Reporter
WWNY
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Natalie Kucko joined the news team as a reporter in May 2017.
Natalie was born and raised in Rochester, New York. She graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2017 with a B.A. in journalism and mass communication. At St. Bonaventure, Natalie was involved with the student-run television station, SBU-TV, where she served as an anchor, reporter and producer. She also worked with the campus radio station, WSBU 88.3 The Buzz, as a news director and later as station manager.
Natalie grew to love the news business after interning at WROC-TV and WHAM-TV in her hometown of Rochester.
When she's not reporting, Natalie enjoys singing, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
If you have a story idea, you can e-mail Natalie at nkucko@wwnytv.net or follow her on Twitter @NatalieKucko.
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We've seen a surge in drug overdoses in Jefferson County lately. And here's a grim fact: most of those ODs require more than one dose of life saving drugs.
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A local food distribution company is expanding its food home delivery service by adapting to how people are shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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It could be a change of plans or a plan to stay the course for high school graduation ceremonies this year.
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Medical professionals in Watertown took part in a nationwide movement called "White Coats for Black Lives" on Friday. It was all to show their respect in the wake of George Floyd's death.
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We are now three full days into Phase 2 of the reopening of north country business. We checked in with local businesses to see how it's going.
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There was a peaceful rally in Potsdam Sunday to protest the death of George Floyd.
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A longtime St. Lawrence County resident moved to Canada before the pandemic. Now with restrictions at the border, she’s waiting on the day she can see her kids again.
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North country school districts are gearing up for summer school at a distance. Plans are already in place a day after Governor Cuomo's guidelines were announced.
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The Watertown Farm and Craft Market will make its return to Washington and Sterling streets next week.
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David Bowhall, a graphic designer at Jefferson Community College, has been busy over the last few weeks, putting together a commencement for this year's graduates online.
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Nursing home facilities in the north country are gearing up for new COVID-19 guidelines from the governor. That includes mandated testing for all staff.
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced more than $60 million in funding for critical access hospitals in the north country.
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A program that feeds kids healthy lunches in the summertime isn't funded under Watertown's spending plan. But, at least one city lawmaker is willing to put his money where his mouth is so other mouths get fed.
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Watertown’s fire chief says it looks like the department will have to find a way to do without 1 firefighter - a position city lawmakers are strongly considering cutting.
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Two people escaped a fire in Massena Saturday night.
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You might notice something missing on Watertown's Public Square. An ash tree was removed after becoming infested by the emerald ash borer.
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Busy streets and booming business - it's all in question for this year's tourism season in communities along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario due to COVID-19.
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If you've been looking for a face mask and have had trouble finding one, the Watertown Urban Mission is handing masks out this weekend - thousands of them.
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Taking care of essential workers with a cookout - that's the latest mission for the Lowville American Legion.
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In a matter of weeks, SMC has acquired 200 of the tests, which are done on-site and processed within an hour.
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More than a dozen Fort Drum soldiers are part of the ongoing response effort against the coronavirus. They’re now based in New Jersey.
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New York's new mask mandate kicks in at 8 p.m. Friday. We checked into the the dos and don'ts when it comes to using a face mask.
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Whether you knew her as a fearless politician, a good friend, a busy volunteer, or even as a 7 News reporter, you knew who Carolyn Fitzpatrick was and her influence on the community.
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One day after the state rolled out a new online system to file for unemployment, some in the north country are still having trouble getting through.
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Local leaders identifying options
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North country Republicans, voted against the spending plan, saying it doesn’t do enough.
With what might be a $10 billion deficit - maybe more - in the state's budget and the deadline to pass it around the corner, north country representatives are feeling the pressure in Albany.
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The coronavirus outbreak is attacking Watertown's chief source of revenue - sales tax. Mayor Jeff Smith is telling residents, when it comes to Watertown doing business, the city is going to have to change.
With the amount of job loss across the country and locally, the North Country Prenatal and Perinatal Council wants you to know there are quick ways to get health insurance.
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Coronavirus is changing the way volunteer and charity groups run their operations. That includes the Volunteer Transportation Center.
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Watertown Family YMCA facilities will be closed for at least two weeks beginning Sunday.
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Four people were hospitalized in stable condition Friday afternoon following a spectacular crash that sent vehicles careening into 2 Watertown homes.
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There are more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York state as the north country gets ready to deal with the virus. We're tracking the latest developments across the state and in the north country, including how to handle coronavirus on the local level.
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After it was destroyed by fire in November, crews tore down 129 North Orchard Street in Watertown Monday.
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It was announced Friday the State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will increase screening protocols for COVID-19 for visitors at facilities statewide.
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No one has tested positive for COVID-19 in the north country, but the coronavirus has had an impact here anyway.
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Jefferson County Public Health officials say the county is still waiting on clarity from the state.
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In southern Jefferson County, the worst of the day's snow passed early Friday morning. We caught up with residents who spent the afternoon digging out.
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Watertown City Council and the Zoo at Thompson Park will meet Monday night to lay out the future of the zoo and to talk money.
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Three people were reportedly hurt in a four vehicle crash in Potsdam Saturday.
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Jefferson County Public Health is no longer monitoring anyone for the novel coronavirus. But, there are resources available at the Canadian border to monitor if necessary.
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With about a week until the state's plastic bag ban hits, Stewart's Shops are saying goodbye to plastic bags in a unique way.
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A popular ice rink in Lewis County is looking for a little love. The skating community is turning to a nationwide contest for help.
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We've only known that Governor Cuomo wants the ability to close more state prisons through the state budget process. No real numbers had been attached to it, but that has changed.
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Snow made travel tricky in parts of Jefferson and Lewis counties Friday. But, the snow is putting some plow crews back in business.
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Watertown is in search of a permanent city manager and lawmakers are getting ready to hire an aide who's helped the city search for one in the past.
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Some of the north country's top working professionals are lending input on the area's economy and while it can be tough to predict the future, there's an idea of what the new year might have in store.
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No plastic bags come March 1. With the statewide ban looming, stores and shoppers are getting ready.
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Want to feel safer at home? Watertown's Neighborhood Watch program is taking off.
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