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Yankees, a strike away from victory, suffer brutal loss to woeful O’s

Giants lose in worst way possible to fall to 0-2

Giants suffer painful loss after giving Washington second kick to win it

Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to fill in as ‘Jeopardy!’ hosts for rest of 2021 after Mike Richards exit

Call for investigation of menstrual changes after Covid jabs

Fortress D.C. again

Some unvaccinated TikTokers are calling themselves ‘pureblood,’ in latest concerning trend

Piers Morgan joins the New York Post as columnist in global News Corp and FOX deal

Capitol Police requests National Guard on standby for pro-Trump rally supporting Jan. 6 rioters

Retail sales post surprise gain as consumers show strength despite delta fears

National/World News

White House offers to call Nicki Minaj on COVID vaccine

Hundreds die in Florida nursing homes in August

Man files $1m lawsuit after Michigan teacher cuts child’s hair

Ask Trooper Steve: Why don’t mail trucks have license plates?

Social Security could get biggest cost-of-living increase in 40 years amid COVID-19-related inflation surge

Covid-19: UK expected to overhaul international travel rules

Michigan doctor in female genital mutilation case part of secret network who cut girls, feds say

France accuses Biden of acting like Trump, Mexico is giving away El Chapo’s house

Logan Paul fires back at Jimmy Kimmel & Fox News digs in over Nicki Minaj Swollen Ball Drama

Misinformation Station: Onions, Betadine, and other things that won’t treat Covid

Corden: This monologue is a bit of a bumpy ride

Emmy nominee Brett Goldstein on being cast in Ted Lasso, Roy Kent CGI rumor & his love of cursing

Tucker: This Biden policy means many more young Americans will die

Capitol locks down ahead of rally for jailed Trump rioters; Trump voices support

White House: We’ll follow FDA’s lead on Covid boosters

Karl Rove reveals where Afghan refugees are being resettled

How Fox News pushes COVID misinformation while privately vaccinating its employees

Dr. Jha recommends ‘boosters for vulnerable people’

Who is going to enforce the vaccine passports in Florida?

Tourists beat up Upper West Side hostess over vaccine proof

Lawyer: Sexy cookies prove OnlyFans star lied about sex assault

Today’s famous birthdays

TV actor Allison Mack enters prison in NXIVM sex slave case

FDA advisory committee to determine if COVID-19 vaccine boosters are widely needed now

Study: Childhood obesity in U.S. accelerated during pandemic

Sears is shutting its last store in Illinois, its home state

Ford adds jobs to increase production of electric F-150 pickup; reservations top 150,000

North Country FORD dealerships: Inventory, hours, contact info

Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to kneeling on handcuffed 14-year-old black boy’s neck leaving him bleeding from the ear three years before using same restraint to kill George Floyd

Alex Murdaugh is driven to JAIL with a police escort as he is CHARGED with ‘paying hitman to kill him so surviving son would get $10m insurance’ three months...

Chinese state-run newspaper claims warships could ‘soon’ near Hawaii

French troops kill leader of Islamic State group in Sahel, Macron says

Microsoft now lets you sign in without a password

100 days until Christmas

Umpire ejects entire grounds crew during Yankees-Orioles game in bizarre scene

At 101, this woman from Maine is still hauling lobsters with no plans to stop

‘It’s all bogus.’ Hitman ‘hired by Alex Murdaugh in botched $10M insurance fraud scheme’ boasted to friends that cops ‘wouldn’t find anything’ at his South Carolina home has bail...

Photos: Actress Ashley Greene

Florida deputy fired after telling inmate he looked like George Floyd, asking him to say ‘I can’t breathe’

Live: Maui cam

McDonald’s is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with $0.50 double cheeseburgers

Woman eating fast-food hamburger bites into rotting human finger

‘Full of bad spirits’: Man accused of throwing girl off balcony believed she was a demon, police say

Why men are lagging behind women in college enrollment

Study of Covid booster shot benefits fans debate over extra doses

ICU’s around U.S. reaching dangerous capacity levels from COVID-19 surge

Are painful periods a side effect of the Covid vaccines? Demands for more investigations into links after nearly 35,000 women in Britain report irregular menstrual cycles or period pain...

The champion returns! Teen tennis ace Emma Raducanu is reunited with her father as she arrives at home

The dads diagnosed with delivery room PTSD…

Amazon partners with AXS to install Amazon One palm readers at entertainment venues

This restaurant tech start-up uses computer vision to get your fast-food order made accurately

At least 291 migratory birds dead after smacking into WTC towers

How many steps should you take a day? Hitting 7,000 may reduce risk of early death, study says

The sex conversations EVERY couple needs to have: Tracey Cox reveals the crucial chats that will keep your spark alive

BBC Breakfast Sept. 16

Sky News Breakfast Sept. 16

Makeup-Free Ms GB competitor reveals she’s taking a stand against unrealistic beauty standard

Man shot at outdoor dining area of trendy Chinese restaurant in Manhattan on East 60th Street

‘Worst nightmare:’ 20-30 cats killed in fire at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

Paris’ Arc de Triomphe is being wrapped in fabric

Patients wait in their cars for treatment; doctors face hard choices at packed hospital

Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on

The new warrant: How US police mine Google for your location and search history

Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep INVENTORY

California Gov. Newsom survives recall election, senator gives oddly sexual milk speech

Nicki Minaj’s cousin’s friend’s testicles are still the week’s biggest story

MyPillow Mike’s major MAGA fail, Trump’s “Abdul” obsession & Nicki Minaj responds to Jimmy Kimmel

Hannah Waddingham on Ted Lasso Emmy nomination, eating terrible biscuits & playing shame nun on GOT

Jessica Chastain: Tammy Faye wrapped her arms around the LGBTQ audience

Tucker: Why does no one in Washington consider this a crisis

Prince Philip’s will is to remain SECRET for 90 years to protect the ‘dignity’ of the Queen and ‘close members of her family’

Patrick Dempsey accused of ‘terrorizing the set’ of Grey’s Anatomy causing ‘HR issues’ and leaving cast with ‘PTSD’ before his character was killed off

‘The Morning Show’ Season 2: Jennifer Aniston says Alex is trying to ‘survive at any cost’

Seth remembers Norm Macdonald

Liam and Noel Gallagher’s estranged father, 77, faces being homeless after losing his Manchester property where the Oasis brothers grew up after it was ‘stolen’ by family friend

Photos: Model Irina Shayk

Kristen Stewart is hauntingly brilliant as Princess Diana in ‘Spencer’

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: Erika Jayne under stress tells Kyle Richards ‘unbelievable’ story

Today’s NY Post cover

Today’s NYDN cover

Inventory: Ford F-150 trucks

The next Bachelor! Clayton Echard, 28, to look for love on season 26… after charming producers during Michelle Young’s run as Bachelorette

I got my haircut and a shave at Disney World!

Ex-House Speaker settles child sexual abuse payments suit

Ed Sheeran: Awards ceremonies are ‘filled with resentment and hatred’

Tarek El Moussa breaks silence on blowout fight with Christina Haack

Biles tells Congress ‘enough is enough’ after gymnast abuse

Pope: No place for politics in Biden Communion flap

2015 Paris attacks suspect: Deaths of 130 ‘nothing personal’

COVID kills 6 people from 1 family in 3 weeks. None were vaccinated.

Jimmy Kimmel’s wife Molly gives away his crap

Disney’s Saratoga Springs full resort & room tour 2021

‘Why do they have to be brilliant?’ The problem of autism in the movies

Monster’ variant: Fauci warns lack of vaccinations could lead to virus mutation

‘This was not the story I agreed to tell’: Alanis Morissette blasts ‘salacious’ HBO documentary that claims she was raped

Kendall Jenner is not ashamed of her Crocs

iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max: Everything you need to know

Sonja Morgan takes five-story Manhattan townhouse off the market after eight years without an offer

Disney unveils menu for EPCOT’s new Space 220 restaurant

Today’s NY Post cover

Today’s NYDN cover

Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic

This new skyscraper’s observation deck takes the crown for best view of NYC

Garth Brooks expected to try to stage five Dublin gigs in 2022

Jason Sudeikis reunites with Ted Lasso bombshell Keeley Hazell for hike

MTV’s Video Music Awards scored less than a million viewers on MTV, down 31%

Comedian and Saturday Night Live star Norm Macdonald dies at age 61 after privately battling cancer for nine years

Sharon Osbourne gives an update on rocker husband Ozzy Osbourne’s health battle

Watch: Apple announcement

Justice Department investigating Georgia state prisons after 44 inmate deaths, LGBT assaults

New Orleans Saints have eight members of organization test positive for COVID-19, sources say

COVID-19: Professor Chris Whitty says Nicki Minaj ‘should be ashamed’ over tweet linking vaccine to impotence

Luis Gil’s gutsy performance has other Yankees raving

Edmundo Sosa drills umpire in face with errant throw during Mets-Cardinals game

Hurricane Nicholas batters Texas

Local/State News

Today: Mostly sunny, high of 78

Live: WSTM morning news

BEVERAGES??? Bear World, US Route 11, town of Pamelia, Open 8am-9pm

Jefferson County police, fire & EMS

With Rikers in crisis, Gov. Hochul to sign bill leading to release of hundreds

AG Letitia James’ campaign strategist making calls to donors on potential gov run

NNY bank locations, hours, ATMs, CPAs, wealth management, home equity loans

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Thursday, Sept. 16

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

New York could welcome up to 1,143 Afghan refugees in coming months

Local health officials keep close eye on COVID booster shot news

Did court secrecy in Treyanna Summerville case break the law?

‘Justice for Treyanna’ protester pleased about progress in case

Jefferson County: 457 active cases, 67 new cases, 14 hospitalized, 90 deaths

Tom Golisano gives Special Olympics $30 million, its largest gift to date

NYSP: 29-year-old Carthage man arrested on rape charges

Hochul: 2,374 hospitalizations in NY

NNY garage sales

New York unemployment rate fell to 7.4% in August

Photos: Section of Weaver Road in town of Watertown closed to traffic following police pursuit

Sell us your vehicle

Cliff Olney on WATN’s Hotline program: Mayor Smith is a ‘dictator’ who just wants two or three ‘rubber stamp’ council members

Olney: The majority of city residents need to get done what they want, not just what Jeff Smith wants

Olney: I will be voting for myself, Hickey and Ruggiero

Drug Task Force: $75,000 worth of drugs seized from vehicle in town of Philadelphia

Rep. Elise Stefanik announces $27 million award for Fort Drum

New Fort Drum railhead project to further readiness capabilities for 10th Mountain Division

North Side Legacy Fund scholarships support four Watertown students

Hochul moves to formally thaw state government hiring freeze

New Yorker to Congress: Staying in dairy farm business is ‘tough’

‘We’re going to f***ing Syracuse:’ Foo Fighters Dave Grohl explains band’s late arrival

8 latest births at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown

Lumber crash leads to ‘blowout’ sales as prices crater

Bills ignoring recent track record of success against Dolphins

Frederick Douglass statue toppled in Rochester park

‘Breaks my heart’: Hospital reacts to potentially losing workers over vaccine mandate

Head to Cape Vincent Saturday…

Stewart’s coffee cups lose iconic look. Blame coronavirus.

Unvaccinated people with tickets to Bills, Sabres games face dilemma

Foo Fighters take the St. Joe’s Amp stage at 10 p.m. after arriving late into Syracuse

Adams man accused of leading Watertown police on vehicle pursuit at speeds over 70 mph

Fort Drum man accused of assaulting man at Paddock Arcade, police say

Woman charged with shoplifting at two Watertown stores

Deputies: Man charged with DWI after being found asleep behind wheel of vehicle off the road

Hochul says religious exemption not a legitimate excuse to avoid COVID-19 vaccine

Head to Clayton this Saturday…

Support these LOCAL dealerships

Head to the Dome Saturday…

Corn maze gets national attention

Gov. Kathy Hochul on MSNBC

School bus driver shortage could prompt activation of National Guard in New York

Democrats look to cut half of NY’s GOP House members under gerrymander

NYPIRG’s Blair Horner weighs in on draft redistricting maps

GOP slam NY Dem moves in districting

New York redistricting commission releases two sets of maps

Hochul pledges ethics overhaul, says current system is ‘flawed’

New York state government ponders whether it can police itself

Hochul ‘literally’ doesn’t know appointee who let Cuomo keep $5.1M book deal

How New York’s budget picture brightened

NY’s sales tax revenue continues to rise

Hochul: New York will move forward with health care worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Horton: I plan on being myself

Ruggiero: City’s former landfill should be used for a solar farm

Hickey: I care about this city and have attended all Council meetings in the past 5 years; I will challenge the mayor and city manager on issues

Watch: City Council candidates arrive at Meet & Greet event

Shoen: I had never met Jeff Smith until I interviewed for interim Council seat

WWNY Sports highlights & scores: Plenty of action on the pitch

Watch: Beth Hall’s latest forecast

National Weather Service radar

Northeast radar loop

CNY Central’s Sept. 16 forecast

The daily miracle and tragedy of Narcan: CNY families train to save a loved one who overdoses

Powerball jackpot analysis: Lump sum after taxes in NY nets $177,044,008

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Wanted: School bus drivers

Hiring: Watertown Parks & Rec

Jobs: ARC Jefferson – St. Lawrence

Job: Registered professional nurse for General Brown School District

Job Openings at JCC

New York State comptroller and lawmakers call for an expansion of broadband

Watertown’s American Rescue Plan money can be used for City Hall repairs

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Potsdam police blotter Sept. 15

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Now Hiring: Bus mechanics

HIRING: Full time registered dental hygienist. $5,000.00 signing bonus. Call (315) 788-1070 to apply.

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Wednesday, Sept. 15

The north country’s premier churches

Potsdam police blotter Sept. 14

NASCAR Cup Series returns to Watkins Glen in late August 2022

Jeff Graham Show Sept. 15

Urgent care? Locations and hours

Oil change? Tune up? Inspection? Tires? Towing companies? Engine repair?

Northern Credit Union: We’re hiring

BOCES employment opportunities

82 property transactions in the city of Watertown in August

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Tuesday, Sept. 14

Judge temporarily blocks New York vaccine mandate for health care workers seeking religious exemptions

Potsdam police blotter Sept. 13

Town of Greece celebrates inclusive playground

Three-story mural in Syracuse’s Little Italy honors Francesca’s Cucina namesake

Jeff Graham Show Sept. 14

Youth cigarette smoking rate hits new low in New York

Notice: Water interruption Tuesday on portion of South Massey Street in Watertown

Annual Higher Education Day at JCC set for October 4

Applications for 2021-22 Safe Schools Endeavor grants available

Jefferson County Court calendar Sept. 14

Schedule your fall pool closing

‘Haunted’ upstate New York home hits the market

Obituaries

Gilbert M. Stoffle, 82, Lowville

April Trembley, 61, Watertown

Yvette M. Dillabough Clark, 52, Lacona

Andrew B. Cronk, 64, Gretna, VA

Service of Remembrance: Donald E. Waugh

Celebration of Life: Robert F. Greene

Frederick C. Zimmerman, 77, Watertown

Cynthia J. Morgan, 81, Norfolk

John E. Rowsam, 84, Lowville

Leonard J. Ormiston, 58, Carthage

Patricia M. Atkinson, 81, Pulaski

Joan A. Rusaw, Massena

Harold L. Petke, 56, Heuvelton

Randy A. St. Denny, 50, Rensselaer Falls

Thomas E.P. Clark, 70, Adams Center