Sham veterans and first-responder charities have been put out of business for misusing donations but their third-party, for-profit fundraisers remain in business.
Professional fundraisers are for-profit companies that contract with charities to solicit donations by telephone or through the mail. The industry is loosely regulated and can keep as much as 100% of donated dollars.
Last week, we reported on a spike in the number of overdose deaths in Jefferson County over a short period of time. With cash bail disappearing in the new year, county officials are concerned it could reduce the incentive for drug offenders to seek treatment.
State Assemblyman Mark Walczyk and his wife, Jessica Piatt Walczyk, have bought a Watertown building, saying they "want to be part of the renaissance of downtown."
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik last week grabbed the impeachment spotlight. But that's resulted in a fund-raising bonanza for her likely Democratic opponent.
Legislation was signed last week by Governor Cuomo allowing adoptees in the state who are 18 years of age and older to access their original birth certificates. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Happy Hearts Memory Cafe is inviting people with dementia, Alzheimer's disease or brain injury to come to Stone Presbyterian Church at 140 Chestnut Street in Watertown on the third Tuesday of every month from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
POTSDAM, N.Y. (WWNY) - On the volleyball court, the Clarkson Lady Golden Knights advanced to the NCAA Division 3 Elite 8 Sunday afternoon, beating Ithaca 3-2 in the Potsdam Regional Final.
he Girls’ State Class D soccer semifinals took place Saturday at Homer High School with the Hammond Lady Red Devils looking to advance to the title game on Sunday as they faced Avoca.
As Jefferson County faces a rash of possible overdose deaths, the effects are being felt throughout the community. A Watertown pastor knows drug overdoses all too well.
North country congresswoman Elise Stefanik twice sparred with Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, and then questioned Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch.
Governor Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James have filed an expanded lawsuit on behalf of New York against the International Joint Commission, the agency which regulates water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch opened the second day of Trump impeachment hearings Friday providing chilling detail how she felt a “big threat” after being suddenly ousted from her post.
Jefferson Community College’s volleyball team made it through the quarter-finals Thursday at the National Junior College championships, before falling to number one seed Owens.
The state's licensing director said 'everyone deserves to have their lived experience of gender and identity reflected as accurately as possible on their identification documents.'
Local shop owners who sell cigarettes are taking issue with a new state law that raises the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old. It's not that they disagree with the law; it's when and how they found out about the change.
Ogdensburg's mayor-elect wants the city to hold off on new union contracts. The city council says 'no way' – it's poised to approve the final one of five on Monday.
North country congresswoman Elise Stefanik still sees no evidence of an impeachable offense by President Trump. She still views the hearings as a political attack on Trump by the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
They were called to the basketball court by volunteers from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and members of the JCC team, to be told they’re going on a Disney vacation.
The Orange missed their first nine shots against Colgate, going the first six minutes without a make. The Orange offense finally got going but defense still keyed the win.
