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Need for new system shows how far Northern New York wine has come

Jefferson County

Many people didn't think it would work. It's too cold and snowy for wine making to succeed in the North Country. But as our Brian Dwyer reports, a handful of wineries later, including one having major success, and those people are being proven wrong.

Need for new system shows how far Northern New York wine has come

Updated 03/17/2010 04:25 PM

Homework and grading policies up for debate

Massena

For years, homework has been a staple for the American education system, but some schools in the North Country are challenging that notion. Potsdam Central School District announced a new policy this past fall and as our Sarah Hagen tells us, another district is following suit.

Homework and grading policies up for debate

Updated 03/17/2010 06:19 PM

NY governor starts delaying tax refund payments

In Other News

Facing a looming budget deadline and a more than $9 billion deficit, the Governor is resorting to a politically unpopular step toward ensuring the state can pay its bills. Our Erin Billups has the details.

NY governor starts delaying tax refund payments

Updated 03/17/2010 10:16 PM

SWAT team surprises Storm Wood with $500 check

Watertown

The entire Watertown community has rallied behind teenager Storm Wood and now the Watertown Police are helping out too.

SWAT team surprises Storm Wood with $500 check

Updated 03/17/2010 08:49 PM

High school senior publishes book

Jefferson County

This high school senior in Jefferson County runs his own business, manages a website and is now a published author.

Updated 03/17/2010 06:06 PM

Community-wide knit-in at IHC this Saturday

Watertown

Immaculate Heart Central students in Watertown are busy knitting and preparing for their community-wide knit-in this weekend. It's called "Needles with a Point" and it's part of the students' 2010 Respect Life Initiative.

Community-wide knit-in at IHC this Saturday

Updated 03/17/2010 06:23 PM

9/12ers rally against health care bill outside Rep. Owens' office

Watertown

President Obama continues to try and woo undecided democrats to vote in favor of health care reform. But as our Brian Dwyer reports, those congressmen, including North Country Representative Bill Owens, are now getting heat from the other side.

9/12ers rally against health care bill outside Rep. Owens' office

Updated 03/16/2010 07:07 PM

Big cuts for Sackets Harbor School District

Sackets Harbor

It's a tough budget year for everyone, especially for the Sackets Harbor School District, which faces a $388,000 shortfall because of state aid cuts.

03/16/2010 09:43 PM

Drum deserter gets 160 years

A Fort Drum deserter has gotten 160 years in prison for the murder of a West Virginia Pastor back in 2008.

03/15/2010 03:28 PM

DEC reminds residents of burn ban

The DEC is reminding people they are temporarily prohibited from burning brush. A law passed last year toughened restrictions on open burn barrels, but it still allowed brush to be burned for most of the year.

Updated 03/15/2010 01:58 PM

Castor motion: Judgment should be vacated

Another chapter in the Stacey Castor case unfolds after she asks a judge in Onondaga County to vacate her conviction. Our Joleene Des Rosiers joined us from the newsroom with the details.

03/17/2010 03:12 PM

Apalachin firefighters react to referendum defeat

The plan to expand Apalachin's main fire station went down in defeat Tuesday, a combination of voter concern over government spending and worries about the $75 per year tax increase. Our Neil St. Clair sat down with firefighters to see what they plan to do next.

Updated 03/17/2010 08:33 PM

Owego mayoral race not fully certified yet

The results for the Owego mayoral race are in, but they're not fully certified just yet.

03/17/2010 05:04 PM

Demolition begins on north side building

The crumbling building that has kept Interstate 81 north in Syracuse closed for more than two weeks is coming down. Demolition got started at about noon today, after hours of preparations. YNN's Karen Lee joined us from North State Street with the latest on the demolition.

Updated 03/17/2010 06:16 PM

SU women's lax trounces Towson

Tee Ladouceur and Christina Dove combined for 19 points on Wednesday as the number eight ranked Syracuse women's lacrosse team towered over number 11 ranked Towson 18-10 at the Carrier Dome.

Westhill boys bound for Final Four

The Westhill boys basketball team is bound for the NYS Final Four in Glens Falls this weekend seeking their first state championship since 1997.

Cornell hoop team heads to NCAAs

The Cornell basketball team held its final practice in Ithaca Tuesday night before leaving for the NCAA tournament early Wednesday morning.

Paterson breaks silence on top aide's accuser

In his first direct denial of the accusation, New York Governor David Paterson says he didn't try to persuade a woman to drop a domestic violence complaint against one of his top aides.

Updated 5:56 AM

Governor's press secretary announces resignation

Governor Paterson's press secretary is resigning amid scandals that threaten the administration. Marissa Shorenstein says she is quitting because her reported role in one of the scandals makes her unable to do her job effectively. Our Grace Rauh has the latest.

Updated 5:55 AM

St. Patrick's Day parade politics

Nearly a quarter of a million people lined the streets of New York City for the 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Among the many walking the two mile route were several elected leaders who were looking to use the parade as a way to win over voters or deliver an important message. Our Josh Robin has more now.