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Two GOP stalwarts are hurting the north country with their relentless criticism of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

WATERTOWN — In opposition to the governor and his emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Assemblyman Mark C. Walczyk has started a movement dedicated to “kicking the crown.”

WATERTOWN — Unsettled eyes from around the world, across the nation and in the north country watched Wednesday, as the U.S. Capitol was mobbed by the president’s supporters.

Assemblyman Mark C. Walczyk, R-Watertown, has been named ranking member on the Assembly Higher Education Committee. The committee is responsible for reviewing policy and funding decisions related to colleges and universities in New York. There are five colleges in Mr. Walczyk’s district, which he calls the ‘front yard of America.’ Those colleges are SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton, Jefferson Community College, St. Lawrence University and Clarkson University. “I’ve personally strived to build great relationships with colleges across the front yard of America and I’m inc...

WATERTOWN — Watertown Correction Facility will close early next year, according to the president of the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association. Michael B. Powers said he learned of the imminent closure during a phone call Monday morning with state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision personnel. Watertown Correctional, which is slated to close March 30, is one of three facilities that will shutter. The others include Gowanda Correctional Facility, Erie County, and the Clinton Annex in Dannemora, Clinton County. Mr. Powers confirmed that Clinton...