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WATERTOWN — The city is preparing to file a lawsuit against the state in the death of city firefighter Peyton L.S. Morse, who died in March after having a medical

MASSENA — State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo and Assemblyman Mark C. Walczyk are asking the governor to include funding for Massena’s filmmaking efforts in her executive budget.

WATERTOWN — If Republican state leaders are to be believed, New Yorkers have the future of the state’s electoral system in their hands this election cycle.

Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik is asking the Federal Communications Commission to step in and stop the New York state Department of Transportation from charging providers for high-speed internet infrastructure.

Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik is asking the Federal Communications Commission to step in and stop the New York state Department of Transportation from charging providers for high-speed Internet infrastructure.

OGDENSBURG — With a new governor in Albany, the Ogdensburg City Council decided it was time to state its case as to how valuable St. Lawrence County’s three prisons are

WATERTOWN — City Council members on Monday voted 3-1 to support converting two billboards on top of a Court Street building to digital signs.

WATERTOWN — State Assemblyman Mark C. Walczyk has been working on getting state approval for converting two billboards on top of a Court Street building to digital signs.

CANTON — Following an hour-long discussion, St. Lawrence County legislators on Monday night voted against a resolution in support of Ogdensburg’s home rule legislation that would allow the city to collect up to an additional 1% of sales tax revenue. Legislator David W. Forsythe, R-Lisbon, proposed the resolution at the full county Board of Legislators meeting on July 12, but it was tabled until the board’s next Finance Committee meeting, which was Monday night. Mr. Forsythe succe...

FORT DRUM — A familiar face has returned to command the 10th Mountain Division. On Monday, Brig. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr. assumed command of the division, and of Fort Drum, marking his second assignment to the Army post. In an interview Thursday, he said returning to the north country comes with a sense of familiarity, which has made the command transition comparatively comfortable. “If feels like I’m coming back someplace familiar,” he said. “There’s a sense of ...