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New York Yankees finalizing deal to acquire first baseman Anthony Rizzo from Chicago Cubs, sources say

Biden tells federal workers: Get vaccinated or submit to testing

Biden asking cities and states to send $100 payments to newly vaccinated

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Teachers’ union president suggests schools may not reopen after new CDC guidance

Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday

Suni Lee wins gold in all-around gymnastics with Simone Biles sitting out Olympics

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Universal Orlando team members to wear masks in latest face covering policy

Body of missing Utah boy, 4, is found dead in his toy chest after climbing in and suffocating

Biden ramps up vaccine effort with federal mandate

Summer camps battle COVID-19 outbreaks

Missouri public health official abused by hostile crowd over support for mask mandate

How the terrifying ‘twisties’ upended Simone Biles’ quest for Olympic glory: Gymnasts explain ‘dreaded’ and VERY dangerous mental ‘phenomenon’

How to have the best sex of your life… in just five minutes

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United Airlines will let passengers preorder food and snacks online before flights

Biden says he’d like to see governments, businesses move toward vaccine mandates

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Boeing Starliner launch delayed due to Russian module unexpectedly shifting space station

You’re not at Cipriani now, Harvey! Pale-looking Weinstein, 69, has his request to wear non-prison clothes in LA court DENIED as he faces 11 additional sex crimes

Experts demand CDC reveal the science behind mask U-turn after Fauci claimed vaccinated people infected with Delta variant have SAME viral loads as unvaccinated

COVID-19 death rates in almost every US state plateau to near record-low levels – but unvaccinated hot spots like Arkansas and Missouri are reporting figures not seen since February

Capitol cops BACK DOWN after Republican backlash over order to arrest staff and visitors who break Pelosi’s mask mandate

Amazon posts third $100 billion quarter in a row, but still misses expectations

Jill Biden is taken to Walter Reed to have an ‘object’ removed from her left foot after stepping on it on a beach in Hawaii last weekend

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Dangerous storms to rumble from St. Louis to Philadelphia, DC

US ready to soar again in Netherlands quarter-final, insists Crystal Dunn

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming release of Black Widow alleging she lost out on more than $50 MILLION… after initial salary deal was based on box office performance

DC mandates masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status

De Blasio promises new mask rules for NYC coming Monday — nearly a week after CDC update, as other states, cities already implement

Only eat chocolate once a week and have just one takeaway a MONTH: Nutritionist reveals what ‘eating in moderation’ REALLY means

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates donate $40 million to gender equality projects

Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen

Do you need a booster shot for the Pfizer vaccine? Here’s what Dr. Ashish Jha said.

Pfizer calls for 3rd shot to protect against delta variant

Capitol Police ordered to arrest staff and visitors not wearing masks after new House mandate

Biden to take tougher approach on COVID pandemic with vaccine requirement for federal workers, urging mask wearing, and blaming the unvaccinated as case count across US surges

US gymnast Sunisa Lee, 18, pays tribute to Laotian refugee parents after GOLD in all-around final as Simone Biles cheered her on following her shock exit

UK’s daily Covid cases fall AGAIN: Infections drop 22% in a week to 31,117 while hospitalisations jump by nearly a quarter

The Invisible Tech Behemoth: How has Microsoft escaped the scrutiny of reinvigorated antitrust regulators?

Experts ask to see data behind new policy

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Facebook launching Ray-Ban ‘smart glasses’ as part of ‘metaverse’ plans

Ford reports $1.1B in earnings before interest and taxes in second quarter of 2021

Biden mocked for claiming he ‘used to drive’ an 18-wheeler truck

The six major changes that happen to your body when you stop drinking coffee – and one is NOT a positive

North Country FORD dealerships: Inventory, hours, contact info

BLM warns senator to cut ties with ‘all white’ country club — or they’ll ruin his life

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mocks CDC mask recommendations

Special Forces soldier drowns in Key West pool during underwater combat training said to be the Army’s toughest course

The future of work during the pandemic

New York to London flight bookings surge by 250% after travel decision, as nearly 1.3m told to self-isolate

No Simone Biles as women’s individual all-around gymnastics final goes on without star

Chris Cuomo and Tony Roman clash in bizarre CNN Interview: ‘You sound like an idiot’

All customers at Ireland pubs must leave by 11:30pm and venues may not have live music indoors or outdoors

Pilot and real estate agent among the six victims killed when private jet crashed into Lake Tahoe golf course

Adele is reportedly considering Las Vegas residency with huge payday

Europe on vacation, but vaccinations not taking a break

Supply bottlenecks leave U.S. Fed watching for persistent inflation

What is a COVID-19 vaccine ‘breakthrough’ case?

Here’s what ‘viral load’ means when it comes to COVID-19

GOP Rep Lauren Boebert ‘threw face mask at House staffer who tried to hand it to her’ after Congress reinstated mask mandate amid surge of Delta variant

European countries introduce vaccine pass to access venues

Men against women in the pool as mixed relay makes Olympic debut

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Pushy parents are ‘badgering teachers’ to award their children higher grades and putting poorer pupils at risk, study suggests

Disney World guests will have to wear masks again while indoors

Powerball jackpot: $199 million

States reimpose COVID-19 mandates to combat Delta variant

School-aged kids in Louisiana have the third largest number of COVID infections

California and Nevada governors urge federal wildfire aid

At urgent care, he got 5 stitches and a big surprise: A plastic surgeon’s bill for $1,040

Here’s how much Olympic athletes earn for winning medals

George Clooney caught in devastating floods that hit northern Italy

The Yankees just couldn’t resist Joey Gallo: Sherman

Apple to require masks in half of its US stores starting Thursday following CDC mask guidelines

Hey, Trooper Steve: Do pedestrians have to be completely out of a crosswalk before I drive?

Matt Damon reveals he’d love to star in another Bourne movie… but only if ‘we can crack’ the right storyline

Judge recommends Shakira face trial for tax evasion in Spain

Debate erupts over whether it’s selfish to not have the Covid-19 vaccine

Inside President Biden’s beachside escape

Former ‘Most Beautiful Girl’ Thylane Blondeau can still rock a bikini

History teacher on OnlyFans: How my ex exposed my ‘dirty little secret’

U.S. GDP increased 6.5% in the second quarter, well below expectations

Tyler Cameron says he and girlfriend Camila Kendra are ‘very in love’

Woman’s canceled flight leads her to $1 million scratch-off win

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Powerful 8.2 magnitude earthquake hits off the coast off Alaska triggering tsunami warning

‘Better Call Saul’ star Bob Odenkirk is in stable condition after experiencing ‘a heart related incident’

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Judge hits tiebreaking single in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 3-1

New York Yankees set to acquire Joey Gallo from Texas Rangers for four minor leaguers, sources say

Katie Ledecky fuels furious comeback to power U.S. to silver in women’s 4x200m relay

Caeleb Dressel takes 100 freestyle gold, Bobby Finke wins 800 free

Infomercial pioneer Ron Popeil dies at 86

Olympics hit by new Covid crisis as America’s star pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tests positive

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Google orders ALL of its 130,000 employees to get vaccinated before returning to offices in mid-October – a month later than scheduled due to Delta variant surge

Jennifer Lopez shows off her taut tummy in a striped bikini top while lounging on $130M yacht… as she and Ben Affleck soak up the sun in Nerano, Italy

Chrishell Stause is dating her BOSS Jason Oppenheim! Selling Sunset stars shock fans as they share loved-up snaps on Italy trip with cast

Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker

‘We let you down,’ says Habs owner Geoff Molson on Logan Mailloux draft

Infrastructure deal: Senate ready to move ahead on $1T bill

Costa Rican gymnast skirts Olympics’ protest ban with raised fist for BLM

EXPLAINER: Why masks are again advised for everyone indoors

Fans outpouring as US’s longest running children’s cartoon Arthur is axed after 25 seasons

‘OK not to be OK’: Mental health takes top role at Olympics

Britain is open for business! Ministers back dropping quarantine rules for fully-vaccinated travellers from EU and US as well as ex-pats who had jabs abroad

McCormick recalls seasonings for possible salmonella at major chain stores

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Photos: Katie Holmes in NYC

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Simone Biles WITHDRAWS from the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics to ‘focus on her mental health’

Swimmer Katie Ledecky wins Olympic gold in women’s 1,500-meter freestyle after placing 5th in 200 free

Yankees trade Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson to Reds

Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46

Local/State News

Tonight: Chance of showers, low of 57

Why lawmakers are taking a statewide look at elections

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NYS Fair officials will follow state health department guidelines, still set for full capacity

Biden orders the military to ‘look into’ making the injections mandatory

Unions, local leaders weigh in on Cuomo’s COVID vaccination mandate

SUNY to wipe most tuition, fee debt incurred during pandemic

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TICKETS: Stage Notes musical

Report: New Yorkers struggling under weight of COVID-related stress

COVID vaccination rate among NY state prison inmates at 46%

DeWitt police officer’s actions justified

Lawmaker echoes Watertown fire chief’s call for transparency in Peyton Morse death

City Council agenda Aug. 2

Jefferson County: 43 active cases, 22 new cases, 1 hospitalized, 87 deaths

Ogdensburg city manager, sheriff talk consolidation

Covid still spiking in NY: Over 2,500 new cases, over 600 hospitalizations

NY restaurants could get up to $50K in tax credits as part of new return-to-work program

Got a backyard pool in Upstate NY? Watch out for this invasive bug

Jury convicts former Potsdam man on drug charges

Infrastructure deal gets north country $$$

Onondaga County Executive McMahon: “We’re doing fine”

New York airports in line for $937M under infrastructure bill

Gov. Cuomo announces launch of $35 million restaurant return-to-work tax credit program

These 11 counties in New York state should return to masks indoors, CDC says

Two counties in Upstate New York and several others downstate should return to indoor mask mandates, according to the CDC’s updated guidance

Get ready to start proving you’re vaccinated if you want to dine inside

New state law prohibits schools from suing parents, guardians for unpaid meal fees

‘Cold blast’ headed toward Upstate NY as we finish July

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Jake Johnson Properties: Live view of American Corner on Public Square

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What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Thursday, July 29

Ogdensburg City Council agenda

Gov. Cuomo: 611 hospitalized

Syracuse’s Upstate University Hospital workers must get Covid shot or else. Or else what?

Jeff Graham Show July 29

State employee unions hope “vaccinate or get tested weekly” mandate is added to contracts

Some unions push back on vaccine mandate for NY workers

Washington’s reasons for keeping border closed to Canadians still murky a week later

Episodes of racism, harassment, homophobia recorded at border crossing

Spotted lanternfly spreading in New York State

12 latest births at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown

Wild parsnip lands man in hospital with severe burns

Business owners react to Cuomo’s suggestion that they serve vaccinated customers only

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BONUS: #VAXtoIT Contest continues

Will public meetings in New York adjust in new COVID era?

Stefanik calls for expansion in telehealth services

Job Openings at JCC

From scrap to Skaneateles: Adam Weitsman’s lifetime mission to salvage a reputation

Schools could become ‘super spreaders’, Cuomo warns

For Sale: 23.9 acres of land in Watson

Ritchie congratulates Ogdensburg Police Chief Wescott on retirement

Unions for state workers push back against vaccination and testing requirements

New York Bar Association to review vaccine requirements

Some home care workers say they feel ‘overlooked,’ push for higher wages

Sen. Kavanagh: As of 2019, NY had 2nd lowest rate of gun-related deaths

NYSPHSAA to vote on allowing high school athletes to benefit off name, image, likeness

Feeling like early fall, below normal temperatures next

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WWNY: Lady Cyclone plays in national soccer tournament in Denver

Watertown fire chief on Peyton Morse findings: ‘We’re left with pretty hard questions’

Watch: Beth Hall’s latest forecast

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CNY Central’s Thursday forecast

State to require vaccines at Upstate Hospital in Syracuse

Would vaccinated Rochesterians be willing to mask up again?

“Monster Truckz Extreme Tour” kicking off Friday at the New York State Fairgrounds

Advocates make push for Child Victims Act lawsuits as deadline approaches

Cuomo lawyer who was figure in sexual misconduct allegation set to resign

Adam Weitsman is buying another mansion on Skaneateles Lake, and he won’t even be living there

Channel 1203: Tokyo Olympics Day 6 broadcast schedule

New state law seeks to aid human trafficking victims

80 divorces filed in July

DBAs filed in July at Jefferson County clerk’s office

56 property transactions in the city of Watertown in July

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Stefon Diggs: “Let’s get back to work”

Artwork of JCC veteran students selected by U.S. Department of State for September 11 Remembrance exhibit in London

Syracuse hires Mike Paulus to lead its athletic fundraising

Pension fund assets grow with minority, women-owned businesses

Strong storms again possible today

Potsdam police blotter July 28

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Sabres 2021-2022 season schedule released

Watertown Savings Banks announces 2021 recipient of Ralph F. Brouty Scholarship

Professional baseball? Schedule

Free lighthouse tours for Oswego city residents during first weekend of August

Poloncarz: Indoor mask mandate may go back into effect for county-owned facilities, pending possible Local Emergency Order

Potsdam police blotter July 27

“Discovering Jefferson County” documentary series explores county’s history

LESS LOCAL TV NEWS: WSTM NBC removed from Channel 3 on Spectrum cable in Jefferson County (Watch on Channel 1203 Digital)

New 18,000 square foot furniture warehouse in Watertown…

Get back to doing what you love

Mike’s Pig Pen in town of Watertown to permanently close in August

Nuisance bear training; rescuing injured, lost hikers: DEC Forest Ranger highlights

BOCES employment opportunities

Jobs: ARC Jefferson – St. Lawrence

Popeyes, car wash site plans reviewed by county planning board

Jefferson County Court calendar July 28

Lavarnway: The next step in Watertown Saving Bank’s commitment to the community…

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a true believer of his own lies: Goodwin

NY Now Reporters Roundtable: Dual probes into Gov. Cuomo continue

The ‘best’ NY State Fair ever? These vendors are back for 2021 and they’re excited about it