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AAA says motorists can expect gas prices to increase another 10 to 20 cents per gallon through the end of August. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

North country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was one of 120 Republicans who voted against removing Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

A Watertown man faces charges after allegedly burning a confederate flag attached to another man’s truck earlier this month. Most of your feedback this week is about that.

United Helpers announced it’s closing its nursing home just outside Ogdensburg in September. This affects 106 residents and 200 workers. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

Former Massena mayor Timmy Currier, who was arrested at gunpoint on drug and other charges, was fined $150 after pleading guilty to failure to comply:

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Governor Cuomo said it’s likely schools will be able to have in-classroom learning full time in the fall because of declining COVID-19 positivity rates. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

Governor Cuomo sent out new guidance for daycare and summer camp. In that guidance, all children over the age of 2 have to wear masks. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

The CDC says fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

Video has surfaced of a Massena police officer at a private home, and it appears that officer purposely slams a door into the side of a car. The village’s police chief says that officer is suspended without pay.

Most of your feedback is about last Wednesday’s shooting at a Watertown real estate business.

The town of Lowville is considering opting out of recreational marijuana sales. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

Governor Cuomo signed a bill making high-speed internet more affordable for low-income families. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

The family of Riley Basford says the 15 year old was a victim of internet blackmail before he took his own life. You shared your thoughts about that and other stories in the news.

A tweet from Assemblyman Mark Walczyk drew criticism after he made a reference to the late state budget, and insinuated the New York Assembly was high. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

Lawmakers have reached an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales in New York. Most of your feedback is about that.

Funeral services were held last week for Peyton Morse, the Watertown firefighter who died after suffering a medical emergency during a training exercise. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

Peyton Morse, the 21 year old Watertown firefighter who suffered a medical emergency during a fire academy training exercise, died last week. You shared your thoughts about that and other stories in the news.

Several New York politicians, Democrats and Republicans alike, are calling for Cuomo’s resignation after more women came forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior over the weekend. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

Governor Cuomo, accused by 2 women of sexual harassment, says some of his behavior with women had been “misinterpreted as unwanted flirtation,” and said he would cooperate with an investigation led by the state’s attorney general. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

The Cuomo Administration is the focus of a federal probe into its under-reporting of COVID-19 deaths linked to nursing homes. Meanwhile, Assembly Republicans want to form an impeachment commission.

At his second impeachment trial, former President Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

Three years ago, a Fort Drum soldier went missing. The U.S. Army closed the case, saying Trevor Nichols is a deserter. No police agency is investigating. His family wants answers. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

The state’s attorney general issued a scathing report saying the Cuomo Administration under-counted nursing home COVID deaths by the thousands. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

State Assemblyman Mark Walczyk is showing his disapproval of Governor Cuomo’s emergency executive powers through a new “Kick the Crown” campaign, which includes selling merchandise and signing a petition. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

efferson County was expecting 600 COVID vaccine doses from the state last week. It wound up getting nothing. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

A violent mob loyal to President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol last week and forced lawmakers into hiding in an attempt to overturn America’s presidential election. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

A man allegedly fired a gun at a store in the of Tupper Lake. No one was hurt, but at least one bullet created a hole inside Fortune’s True Value Hardware. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

The state will close the Watertown Correctional Facility on March 30. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.

The St. Lawrence Health System doctor who was the first in the region to get the COVID vaccine urges everyone to get the shot when it’s available. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.