The money problems of north country nursing homes are starting to pile up, especially now that they have to test their employees twice a week for COVID-19. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York state needs $61 billion in federal funding to offset the economic damage caused by COVID-19. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Senator Patty Ritchie criticized the state Department of Labor over its handling of jobless benefits. The Cuomo Administration called her a “cheap politician.” You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
As states, like New York, face mounting deficits because of COVID-19, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says states should consider bankruptcy. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered all New Yorkers to wear a mask or other covering over their nose and mouth while in public. You shared your thoughts about that and other stories in the news.
Pay raises are delayed for unions representing state workers, such as corrections officers. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Governor Cuomo announced the National Guard will begin moving 20 percent of unused ventilators from upstate hospitals to hard-hit New York City. Most of your feedback this week is about that.
Out of all the stories we've done on COVID-19, most of your comments are about the closure of all schools in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties through April 17.
Most of your feedback this week is about a video we obtained of a vicious beating in Canton middle school. You shared your views on that and other stories in the news.
St. Lawrence University is calling home 15 students who had been studying in Italy. It's all because of concern over the coronavirus outbreak in that country. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Add Jefferson County to the list of places which are asking lawmakers to make the county a Second Amendment sanctuary. You shared you thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
The federal government has banned New Yorkers from signing up up or re-enrolling in trusted traveler programs. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
When it comes to reasons for the flooding seen on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River for two of the last three years, a researcher is blaming rain resulting from climate change. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
To access Department of Motor Vehicles photos, law enforcement agencies must agree not to share information with immigration. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
People are now able to take handguns more places in St. Lawrence County. A new judge has brought about a decisive change long sought by many. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
When a sex offender got out of prison after a 6-year sentence, he was moved to a West Carthage hotel not far from a park. Few in the village knew about it. Now the mayor wants a policy to ensure something like this doesn't happen again. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
The worst news of the week came from a Watertown business, Timeless Decor, which had to lay off much of its workforce two days before Christmas. It happened because the company’s main customer was bought out.
A gun rights group says Fort Drum military police overstepped their boundaries by confiscating a post visitor’s guns, but military officials and state police disagree. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
On December 31st, the minimum wage will increase another 70 cents. While the governor says it isn't hurting the economy, not all small business owners agree. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Do you know how to use Narcan? After a wave of drug overdose deaths in Jefferson County, health officials want you to be able to say ‘yes’ to that question. You shared your feedback about that and other stories in the news.
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.
The Great American supermarkets in Watertown and Star Lake will close for good by the end of the month. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
A Watertown man spoke to us about a struggle he and thousands of people in pain are facing - being weaned off prescription opioids. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
There have been 10 more confirmed cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, in Jefferson County this month, bringing the total this season to 33. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
A new Siena College poll has found that the majority of New Yorkers would like to see President Trump ousted. We received comments about that and other stories in the news.
The state Attorney General's Office says money raised for the victim of a Watertown house fire was not given to her and donations were fraudulently spent by relatives. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
With hundreds of vaping-related illnesses and several deaths, federal agencies and the state of New York are warning people to stop vaping. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Some parents have pulled their children out of school rather than vaccinate now that New York has ended its religious exemption for vaccinations. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
New York state’s “red flag” law went into effect. It allows law enforcement, school officials and families to ask a court to order the seizure of firearms from people considered to be dangerous. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
