Judge hears arguments in dispute over Ogdensburg firefighters layoffs WWNY Judge hears arguments in dispute over Ogdensburg firefighters layoffs By Keith Benman | January 8, 2021 at 12:29 PM EST - Updated January 8 at 9:38 PM CANTON, N.Y. (WWNY) - A lawyer for Ogdensburg firefighters has asked a judge to restore laid-off firefighters to their jobs. The city issued five lay-off notices at the end of 2020, effective with the new year. However, city officials said Friday that two more firefighters have opted to retire, and it appears that two more of the laid off firefighters will return to work. Overall firefighting staffing will now be at 20.