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wwnytv.com > 03/03/2026 > adams-highway-crew-welcomes-warm-break-after-busy-winter

Adams highway crew welcomes warm break after busy winter

1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (255+ words) ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - After several weeks of keeping roads clear through a busy January and February, the Adams town highway crew is getting a brief reprieve as warmer temperatures arrive the first week of March. Drivers at the Adams…...

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wwnytv.com > video > 03/03/2026 > car-parked-same-spot-since-april-has-gathered-8660-tickets

Car parked in the same spot since April has gathered $8,660 in tickets

10+ hour, 47+ min ago  (28+ words) Car parked in the same spot since April has gathered $8,660 in tickets'WWNY Car parked in the same spot since April has gathered $8,660 in tickets...

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wwnytv.com > 03/02/2026 > citibus-upgrades-horizon-watertown-planning-council-drafts-improvement-plan

Citibus upgrades on the horizon for Watertown as planning council drafts improvement plan

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (308+ words) WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A local transportation planning council is drafting a plan to improve Watertown's Citibus system, including replacing aging buses, repairing the bus garage on Newell Street, and potentially renovating or relocating the transfer station on Arcade Street…...

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wwnytv.com > 03/02/2026 > your-turn-feedback-energy-cost-memo-electric-school-buses-doctors-olympic-memories

Your Turn: Feedback on energy cost memo, electric school buses, doctor’s Olympic memories

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (178+ words) WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A leaked memo from NYSERDA warns New York energy costs could rise under the state's current policy. It all started when the smart meters were installed. Of course also New York State blessed the electric companies…...

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wwnytv.com > video > 03/02/2026 > carthage-area-chamber-highlights-upcoming-community-events

Carthage Area Chamber highlights upcoming community events

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (139+ words) Carthage Area Chamber highlights upcoming community events'WWNY Carthage Area Chamber highlights upcoming community events Craig's To Do List - Performance With a Purpose Three-time violent felon facing life in prison following assault conviction Man arrest after allegedly hitting a pedestrian and…...

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wwnytv.com > 02/26/2026 > pb4wego-new-york-governor-tells-man-he-can-keep-his-funny-license-plate-after-dmv-objected

‘PB4WEGO’: New York governor tells man he can keep his funny license plate after DMV objected

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (220+ words) (CNN) " A New York grandfather will be allowed to keep his custom license plate that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) had deemed "objectionable." Seth Bykofsky's custom license plate "P-B-4-WE-GO" is a lighthearted reminder before a road trip. But last…...

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wwnytv.com > 02/24/2026 > alexandria-bay-superintendent-pushes-state-reconsider-electric-school-bus-mandate

Alexandria Bay superintendent pushes state to reconsider electric school bus mandate

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (403+ words) ALEXANDRIA BAY, New York (WWNY) - The Alexandria Central School District was among the first in New York State to introduce electric school buses in 2024, and Superintendent Robert Fountain says the experience has come with significant challenges. Fountain said data from…...

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wwnytv.com > 02/09/2026 > dmv-offices-across-nys-closing-feb-13-18

DMV offices across NYS closing Feb. 13 - 18

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (249+ words) LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - All New York State Department of Motor Vehicles offices will soon close to the public for a major system upgrade. The closure affects every DMV office statewide, as well as online and phone services, according to…...

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wwnytv.com > video > 01/31/2026 > dmv-forces-local-woman-change-violent-vanity-plates

DMV forces local woman to change “violent” vanity plates

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (77+ words) DMV forces local woman to change "violent" vanity plates'WWNY DMV forces local woman to change "violent" vanity plates Blast from the Past Blast from the Past: Snowtown Film Festival in 2017 Safety tips for driving with high snow banks With federal…...

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wwnytv.com > 01/28/2026 > jefferson-co-no-unnecessary-travel-part-i-81-shut-down

Jefferson Co: 18 vehicles crash on I-81; No unnecessary travel advisory in effect

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (107+ words) TOWN OF ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - At least 18 vehicles have either crashed or skidded off a portion of Interstate 81 in the town of Adams. As a result, the northbound lane is closed between Exit 41 (Adams) and Exit 42 (Adams Center). As…...