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Oneida County Sheriff’s Office warns of latest abduction scam

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a recent scam, where callers are informing victims that their child was kidnapped or abducted.

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What’s with the air quality readings throughout Central and Northern New York? Officials cite iPhone IOS glitch

Have you noticed the air quality readings around Central and Northern New York were dramatically high over the weekend?

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REPORT: Fatal snowmobile accident reported Saturday night on Barnes Corners trail system

Reports have surfaced of a fatal snowmobile accident over the weekend on Tug Hill.

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Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 10, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country.

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State Police charge Lyons Falls resident for criminal mischief

LYONS FALLS- A local resident from Southern Lewis County is faced with a charge filed in the wake of a vandalism complaint last Sunday, authorities say.

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OCSO: Town of Lee Man arrested for felony possession of a sexual performance by a child

LEE- A local resident from Oneida County is accused of possessing a sexual performance by a child, authorities are reporting.

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ON-AIR SEGMENT: Local agriculture figure Ben Simons hopes for new Federal Farm Bill with incoming new Presidential Administration

On Friday, January 10, 2025, local agriculture figure, Ben Simons, joined North Country News and shared the importance of what a new farm bill would mean, citing the incoming new presidential administration.

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Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, January 9, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country.

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REPORT: Fatal snowmobile accident reported Saturday night on Barnes Corners trail system

Reports have surfaced of a fatal snowmobile accident over the weekend on Tug Hill.

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Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 10, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country.

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State Police charge Lyons Falls resident for criminal mischief

LYONS FALLS- A local resident from Southern Lewis County is faced with a charge filed in the wake of a vandalism complaint last Sunday, authorities say.

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OCSO: Town of Lee Man arrested for felony possession of a sexual performance by a child

LEE- A local resident from Oneida County is accused of possessing a sexual performance by a child, authorities are reporting.

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ON-AIR SEGMENT: Local agriculture figure Ben Simons hopes for new Federal Farm Bill with incoming new Presidential Administration

On Friday, January 10, 2025, local agriculture figure, Ben Simons, joined North Country News and shared the importance of what a new farm bill would mean, citing the incoming new presidential administration.

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Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, January 9, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country.

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Affordable child care is the third proposal for Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State

ALBANY, NY- New efforts to make child care more affordable and accessible in New York is the third proposal for Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State.

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Man arrested after crashing pick-up truck into snowbank allegedly towed behind a stolen camper, Sheriff's Investigators say

ROME- A man is accused of criminally possessing stolen property after crashing a pick-up truck into a snowbank this week, authorities say.

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Boonville family celebrates end of year "miracle" with homecoming of missing dog from last fall

BOONVILLE- Remember Pearl? The little Boston Terrier that went missing last October from the Boonville, NY area?

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Driver issued numerous traffic tickets for causing three-car motor vehicle accident Tuesday night in Lewis County

DIANA- Authorities are investigating a crash that involved three vehicles Tuesday night in Lewis County.

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Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country.

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Lewis County man charged for circumventing an interlock device, aggravated unlicensed operation

DENMARK- A North Country resident is accused of violating terms of a DMV suspension by circumventing an interlock device, while also driving unlicensed, authorities say.

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Where does January, 2025 lake effect snow blitz stand with storms of the past? NWS Meteorologist explains

ONEIDA COUNTY- If you live Oneida County, let's just say between Camden and as far east past Remsen and down to the Mohawk Valley, you likely had a hard time keeping up with digging out from last weekend's lake effect snow blitz.

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Local snowmobiler plays key role in assisting truck driver who became stranded in the Western Adirondacks

WEBB- A snowmobiler is being praised for playing a key role in assisting with the removal of a disable tractor trailer rig in the middle of the wilderness.

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Investigation ongoing after two deceased individuals located inside parked car in Carthage

CARTHAGE- Authorities are investigating a pair of suspicious deaths in the North Country after two bodies were found in a parked vehicle.

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Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country. If you’re a snowmobiler, you will most likely be pleased to know that a monster lake effect snow blitz just unleashed across portions of Oneida and Oswego Counties, even across parts of the Southern Tug Hill Plateau.

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$15 million in federal funding set aside to install over 300 electric vehicle charging stations at SUNY Campuses statewide

$15-million in federal funding has been allocated to help install up to 350 electric vehicle charging stations at SUNY campuses across New York, according to a joint announcement via U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).

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ON-AIR SEGMENT: Lewis County Sheriff Carpinelli reminds snowmobilers to ride responsibly this season

LOWVILLE- It sounds like a broken record, but it is also a fact that dangerously high speeds and alcoholic beverage consumption are often times the primary factors for when it comes to snowmobile wrecks here in the North Country.

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Police arrest man for allegedly stealing motorized shopping cart from area retail store

ROME- A man is accused of stealing a motorized shopping cart from a local retail store, authorities are reporting.

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One person receiving post exposure treatment after cat tests positive for rabies in Lewis County, Public Health Office says

NEW BREMEN- On person is receiving post exposure treatment after having direct contact with a cat that tested positive for rabies in Lewis County.

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Lowville Police arrest local resident accused of violating court orders against two people over the last few weeks

LOWVILLE- A local resident is facing charges amidst a spree of continually violating court orders of protection over the last few weeks, according to authorities.

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DEC announces upcoming exams for licensed guiding, falconry, wildlife rehabilitation and leashed tracking dog

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the upcoming dates of examinations for individuals seeking select Special Licenses, including guiding, falconry, wildlife rehabilitation and leashed tracking dog.

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Direct File expansion will allow New Yorkers to file taxes online for free, Governor says

New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes online for free thanks to Direct File expansion, a simple, self-service tool.

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Four and done: New York implements new rules aimed at cracking down on drunk and/or impaired driving

ALBANY, NY- New Yorkers who repeatedly drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol will now permanently lose their driving privileges after four drug- or alcohol-related convictions or incidents, such as failure to submit to a chemical test.

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ON-AIR SEGMENT: Lewis County Clerk Jake Moser talks new remote pistol amendment

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Official and unofficial snowfall highlights from around Oneida County in wake of latest lake effect snow blitz

ONEIDA COUNTY- The National Weather Service says the area of Taberg, NY took home the cake with the highest snowfall measurements in the wake of the latest lake effect blitz throughout most of Oneida County.

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Closings, Cancellations and Delays for Monday, January 6, 2025

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All 62 New York Counties returned to a normal drought watch status

All 62 New York Counties have been returned to a normal drought watch status, according to one of the latest DEC announcements.

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Firefighters respond to barn roof collapse in Oneida County

WESTERN- Emergency responders were on the scene of a reported barn roof collapse Sunday late afternoon in Oneida County.

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Lewis County resident accused of violating court order in Watson: Sheriff's Deputies

WATSON- A local resident is accused of violating a court order in Lewis County, authorities say.

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Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 3, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country.

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Local student from Southern Lewis County selected for recognition in 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Excellence in CTE program

TURIN- A student from South Lewis Central School is among 30 high school students statewide nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

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New York Attorney General’s Office steps aside from fatal beating investigation at Marcy Correctional Facility

ALBANY & MARCY- New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that her office is now recusing itself from the fatal beating investigation of Robert Brooks, the inmate who died in the wake of an encounter with corrections officers last month.

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Closings, Cancellations and Delays for Thursday, January 2, 2025

Closings, Cancellations and Delays for January 2nd, 2025: Adirondack CSD - Athletic activities after 2 PM today have been CANCELLED. Last updated 1:46 p.m.

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Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, January 2, 2025

Snowmobiling 2024 – 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country.

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Nearly $6.5-billion in food assistance delivered to low-income New Yorkers in 2024

ALBANY, NY- New York State delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across ...

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New York cannabis industry breaks more than $1-billion in retail sales

ALBANY, NY- New York officials are announcing that the state’s cannabis industry has cracked over $1-billion in retail sales.

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REMINDER: U.S. Small Business Administration will open Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Lowville Friday, January 3 businesses and residents who sustained economic losses, damages from severe August storms

LOWVILLE- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Lowville, New York, on Friday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Lewis County Outdoor Services conference room.

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ON-AIR SEGMENT: Joel LaLone joins North Country News for part two coverage of 2024 North Country Survey of the Community

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Lake Effect Snow WARNING for the Entire Moose Listening Area UPDATED

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet through the ENTIRETY of the prolonged event in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph wil...

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Carthage Man Facing Numerous Charges following an alleged Domestic Incident

VILLAGE OF CARTHAGE-A 28 year old Village of Carthage Man was arrested Tuesday evening following a report of a domestic incident in the Village of Carthage. New York State Police from the Watertown Barracks charged Robert E. Marion with one count of Criminal Contempt in the first degree-Violating...

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Carthage Man Accused of D.W.I. in the Town of Champion

TOWN OF CHAMPION-A 41 year old Carthage man was arrested for D.W.I. Tuesday afternoon following vehicle stop in Jefferson County. New York State Police from the Carthage Barracks charged William P. Burke with one count each of Driving While Intoxicated-First Offense and Operating a Motor Vehicle ...

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Lake Effect Snow WARNING in effect for the Entire Region

FOR LEWIS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet through the entirety of the prolonged event in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting...

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Increased benefits for New York employees and lower costs for businesses in 2025, Hochul says

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New Year will bring increased workers’ compensation and Paid Family Leave benefits for employees, while also delivering savings for businesses.

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DWI charges filed against local resident in Rome: NYSP

ROME- A local resident is accused of intoxicated driving in Oneida County, authorities say.

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Snowmobile complaint in Turin results in charge filed against Canadian resident

TURIN- A resident from Canada is accused of falsely reporting an incident in Lewis County, authorities say.

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