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Lyric Theater presents ‘9 to 5: The Musical’
Watertown Lyric Theater is presenting "9 to 5: The Musical" this week.
SPCA: Otis, a heart breaker
Otis has a look that could melt your heart.
Music poster collection on exhibit at T.I. Arts Center
Darden MacWade has collected a lot of music posters and his collection will be on exhibit starting this week at the Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton.
Woman lied about burglary, deputies say
A Port Leyden woman is accused of lying when she told authorities her home had been burglarized and several electronic devices stolen.
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West Carthage native, Thomas Homan, in heated testimony on Capitol Hill
Focus on immigration
Saturday Sports: Watertown City Golf 36 hole finals on the line
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Semifinal action took place Saturday morning in the 2019 Watertown Men's City Golf Championship at Ives Hill Country Club with a trip to the 36 hole match play final Sunday on the line.
Celebrating Cheese in Adams
Annual event brings in a crowd
Cape Vincent Celebrates French Festival
People went for the culture, stayed for the croissants
Why are boots lining Route 3 in Fine?
Each pair represents a story, and service
Dexter man faces child pornography charge
Faces felony count
Protesters in Watertown push back against Trump immigration policies
"Lights for Liberty" events happening in Watertown, Potsdam
Chaumont man accused of Watertown robbery
A 31 year old Chaumont man is accused of robbing a Watertown man at gunpoint in the city.
Friday Sports: Quarterfinal action on the links at Watertown City Men’s Golf Championship
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - The Watertown Men's City Golf Championships continued Friday at Ives Hill Country Club with quarterfinal action.
Rock ‘n’ roll: Heavy metal fans help man in wheelchair crowd surf
Metal fans at Spain’s Resurrection Fest showed their compassion and inclusive-partying spirit last weekend, hoisting a man in a wheelchair into the air so he could crowd surf.
Watertown lawmakers to vote Monday on mayoral primary tie
The Watertown City Council is poised to officially weigh in on the tie in the primary for mayor.
Waterfront communities pitch ideas to deal with future flooding
Eight counties along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River are vying for a share of $300 million to prepare for and protect from future flooding. The Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative is drawing hundreds of project proposals.
Criminal lawyer and legislator? Haggard at center of issue that could have statewide impact
It's a question of potential conflict
2 accused of possessing crack cocaine, oxycodone
Two men are accused of possessing crack cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana.
Herb Philipson’s looking to sell chain
The man working to bring the Herb Philipson's chain out of bankruptcy may sell instead.
Sex offender sentenced in child pornography case
A 29 year old registered sex offender from the town of Champion is going to prison for child pornography.
Difference between nutrients and whole foods
Registered dietitian Cathy Moore of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County appeared on 7 News at Noon on Friday to talk about the difference between nutrients and whole foods.
Youngsters work to solve problems at zoo
Young people are helping to solve problems at the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park while at summer camp.
Buskers in the Bay offers plenty of fun
Performers have taken over Market Street in Alexandria Bay as part of the 4th annual Buskers in the Bay.
Blast From The Past: 1987 sausage maker
This week on Blast From The Past, we go back to 1987 to the story of that popular Italian sausage enjoyed recently at the Mount Carmel Feast.
Anchor Recovery Center hosts drum circle
Event is happening Friday night
TV Dinner: A marinade for grill masters
Check out Chef Manning's Carolina mustard marinade
Chance of Showers, nice looking weekend
Beth Hall's Wake Up Weather Forecast
Steelworkers approve three year deal with Arconic
The nearly two month stand-off between Arconic and the United Steelworketrs union ended Thursday with union members approving a new contract.
Animal rescuer fighting to get squirrel back now faces state charges
The man who is fighting to get his squirrel back has been charged by the state.
Assistant public defender charged again with drunk driving
An assistant public defender for Jefferson County has been charged with drunk driving for the second time in six years.
5 downtown Watertown properties being sold for $1.3M
Five Watertown properties are being sold for more than $1 million.
Lyonsdale biomass to be dismantled
The Lyonsdale Biomass energy facility will be dismantled this summer and the 46 acre property will be transferred to the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency.
Budget battle ends between Lewis County & sheriff
A budget battle is settled in Lewis County as Sheriff Mike Carpinelli and the legislature agree to partially restore parks and recreation patrols, and pay for firearms the department ordered.
Recount in Watertown mayoral primary is unlikely
You can't always get what you want. In Watertown's tied mayoral race, there are several calls for the board of elections to do a hand recount, but it's likely not going to happen.
Rock Church To Host ‘A Day In The Community’
Everything will be free on August 3 at The Rock Church in Watertown.
Arconic steelworkers vote today on new contract
Results expected late Thursday night
Grange celebrates its history at Jefferson County Fair
For over a century, the Grange has been involved in the Jefferson County Fair.
Dexter man receives his “freedom kidney”
A 17 year wait for a donor is over
After decades in business, Watertown’s Truesdell’s Furniture store to close
Store will close at the end of October
Potsdam Summer Festival is underway
The festival runs through Saturday.
Fireworks in Carthage set for Saturday
An afternoon for family fun
Cheddar cheese and melodies: Lots happening in Adams
Cheddar Cheese Festival this weekend, concerts all summer
Laughing 4 a Cause to benefit River Hospital
Event August 9th
Watertown’s Charter Commission holds first public hearing
Two more hearings are scheduled for this month
Wake Up Forecast: Light rain, chance for thunderstorms later in the day
Grab an umbrella for Thursday
Labor Sec. Acosta refuses to resign, defends handling of Epstein case
Trying to tamp down calls for his resignation, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his handling of a sex-trafficking case involving now-jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Butler wants hand recount in tied mayoral primary
More voices weigh in on Watertown's tied mayoral primary and say a hand recount of the ballots should be done.
Human rights commissioner addresses comment about mass shooting at Watertown Pride event
New York's Division of Human Rights commissioner was in Watertown Wednesday to address concerns following last month's comment about a mass shooting at the city's Pride celebrations.
Digging up history in Potsdam
They're digging up history in Potsdam – Civil War history. The Potsdam Museum and SUNY Potsdam have teamed up for the project.
97 year old firefighter responds to alarm
He's a World War II veteran and Clayton firefighter who went on very special ride a few weeks ago. Meet Charlie Solar.
Congressional campaigns announce fundraising numbers
North country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and the woman who wants to challenge her in 2020 have been busy raising money for the campaign.
Father, daughter accused of robbery in Town of Massena
Duo allegedly stole cash, cell phone
Prized poultry is something to crow about at Jefferson County Fair
So why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the Jefferson County Fair.
Teens learn about zoologist careers this summer
Teens don't usually find career planning to be very fun, but the Thompson Park Zoo is changing that.
Ninja Experience at the Jefferson County Fair
7 News anchor Makenzie Piatt met members of the group, Ninja Experience, which has 3 shows Tuesday at the Jefferson County Fair.
Forever family friendship
A summer experience nearly 40 years ago has created a forever family friendship.
Golf tournament to benefit Volunteer Transportation Center in St. Lawrence County
Tournament set for July 19th
Samaritan Morning Check Up: Back-to-school vaccinations
A reminder to get your shots before the school year starts
Getting ready for the 199th Lewis County Fair
The fair runs from July 16th-20th
Care and crafting: Meet Helping Hands
They're trying to make a difference, one handmade item at a time
Wednesday’s Weather: Heating up
Temperatures expected to hit the high 80s
UPDATE: 20-month-old child struck, killed by vehicle in the Town of Lisbon
A very young boy was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night.