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Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly wins reelection in NJ after Republican surge took vote to the wire: Becomes the first Democrat in more than 40 years to win second term...

Biden bizarrely blames TRUMP, ‘very conservative folk’ and people ‘upset about COVID and the price of gasoline’ for Dems’ catastrophic defeat in Virginia governor race

Possible recount looms in NJ gov race as Murphy, Ciattarelli remain neck and neck

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tests positive for COVID-19

Incredible moment Cleo Smith, four, was rescued by police from rundown home of a ‘childless loner’, 36 – 18 DAYS after vanishing from her family’s tent 47 miles away

Roll up your sleeves: Kids’ turn arrives for COVID-19 shots

Stock market update

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: Bad omens for Democrats

Republican Youngkin says he will ’embrace parents, not ignore them’ and ‘restore excellence to schools’ after winning Virginia governor’s race in stunning rebuke to President Biden

Republican Glenn Youngkin shocks McAuliffe to win Va. governorship

National/World News

Prince Andrew: New York judge sets 2022 target for sexual abuse civil case against Duke of York

UK’s Thursday front pages

Alaska Airlines getting rid of plastic bottles, cups

Henry Ruggs III drove 156 mph seconds before fatal car crash, prosecutors say

McDonald’s CEO’s text to Chicago mayor sparks ‘racism’ protest

Terry McAuliffe admits DEFEAT to Youngkin in Virginia governor race: Deflated Democrat admits ‘we came up short’ in stunning Republican victory with Biden in peril

Leonardo DiCaprio meets Prince Charles – as Greta Thunberg goes ‘net zero’ on swearing

Pete Davidson arranges private dinner with Kim Kardashian on Staten Island

‘My name is Cleo’: Missing four-year-old found in locked house

Tesla recalls nearly 12,000 US vehicles over serious issue

Companies add 571,000 jobs in October thanks to a big boost in hospitality hires, ADP says

Supreme Court to hear arguments in major gun rights case

Harvard educated lawyer and daughter of Taiwanese immigrants says ‘Boston is ready to become a Green New Deal city’

Welcome home, Joe! Stoney-faced Biden REFUSES to comment on Republican Glenn Youngkin’s stunning victory over McAuliffe in Virginia’s governor race

State and local tax reprieve still possible as Democrats hone spending bill

The deadly cancer signs patients are ignoring: Almost a third of people wait three months before seeking help for symptoms of pancreatic disease, poll shows

Happy Birthday: Michael Dukakis (88), Anna Wintour (72), Roseanne Barr (69), Kate Capshaw (68), Dennis Miller (68), Phil Simms (66), Dolph Lundgren (64), Kendall Jenner (26)

Men, 60 and 80, die in fall from 7th floor of venue hosting ABBA tribute concert

Today’s NY Times front page

Today’s NY Post cover

‘The MAGA movement is bigger than ever’: Trump credits his base for Glenn Youngkin’s victory in Virginia – even though the Republican distanced himself from the ex-president

Democrats fear Virginia earthquake could herald disastrous 2022 midterms…. and beyond

This is our moment’: Youngkin speaks after taking Virginia

Braves win World Series

Republicans poised to sweep Virginia, stunning Democrats

Boston elects Wu, first woman and Asian American as mayor

QAnuts gather for JFK Jr’s triumphant return & Klan mom Marjorie Taylor Greene racks up mask fines

Queen urges leaders to rise above climate politics; preparing kids for the vaccine

James Corden: We should be allowed to nap at work

Today’s NYDN cover

Feds seek tougher sentences for veterans who stormed Capitol

Braves capture fourth World Series crown with an easy 7-0 Game 6 win over the listless Astros in Houston: Jorge Soler, Dansby Swanson, and Freddie Freeman power Atlanta to...

‘Chaos tourist’ or selfless teen? Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial begins with dueling portraits of the shooter

COP out: Biden leads exodus of world leaders from Scotland and heads home to his party in disarray and staring down seismic defeat in Virginia after insisting Democrats were...

Minneapolis REJECTS defund the police: Voters decide to keep their city police department and not replace it with a woke Department of Public Safety

‘You know exactly what you did’: Britney Spears now accuses her MOTHER Lynne of being behind the real mastermind of her 13-year ordeal

BBC Breakfast Nov. 3

Today in history: November 3

Health care workers who contracted COVID-19 and then got the vaccine had higher antibody levels than those who only got their shots, study finds

Today’s famous birthdays

How many times do YOU wear your activewear before washing it? Women erupt into heated debate – and some of the answers might surprise you

Hero employee sacrifices himself on California zipline after trying to help stuck woman and deciding to fall to his death rather than let them both fall under their weight

Tom Hanks on going to space, new movie Finch & the passing of his dear friend Peter Scolari

Cleveland’s MLB club begins removing old ‘Indians’ name from stadium after changing to the ‘Guardians’ following increasing pressure from Native Americans

Zillow quits flipping homes! Real estate firm lays off a quarter of its staff after algorithm to buy and sell houses – predicted to bring in $20bn a year...

Give thanks, says Joe: Biden insists this Thanksgiving will be better than the last and claims prices aren’t hurting families despite inflation and food shortages – and whispers ‘United...

Will QAnon fans believe anything? HUNDREDS of conspiracy theorists gather on grassy knoll where JFK was assassinated expecting his dead son JFK Junior to reappear and announce 2024 run...

Richard Madeley ‘CONFIRMED to replace Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain in £300,000 deal’

NASCAR orders Kyle Busch to take sensitivity training ahead of 2022 season for using r-word during post-race interview to complain about collision with driver Brad Keselowski

Why New Yorkers are now partying like every night is Friday

UK’s Wednesday front pages

Biden impact? Decision day in tight Virginia governor’s race

Is it too early for Christmas music on local radio stations?

Facebook AXES controversial facial-recognition system that automatically tags users and will DELETE faceprints of more than 1bn users as it tries to clean up its act

‘Drunk Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs will be charged with DUI resulting in death after smashing his Corvette into back of SUV at 3:30am in Vegas and killing driver’

Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers and Sour Patch Kids will cost more next year, Mondelez CEO says

Auschwitz tattoo stamp auction in Jerusalem sparks fury

COP26: Bezos pledges $2bn for restoring nature

Netflix launches its first mobile games

How often do COVID vaccines cause heart problems in kids?

2 roof workers electrocuted after ladder touched power lines in N.H.

White House rolls out new plan to reduce gun suicides in U.S.

Are you a wounded warrior, a hopeless romantic or a free spirit? Psychologist reveals the 8 love archetypes we all fall into – and what they mean for YOUR...

Greta Thunberg leads supporters in chorus of ‘you can shove your climate crisis up your a***’ at COP26 climate summit

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is 74% effective at preventing infection, study finds – but researchers still recommend Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna jabs instead

Men with ‘golden penis syndrome’ are ruining sex and dating for women

What’s caused bald spots in my beard?

Photos: Bradley Cooper in NYC

Former Google CEO sounds skeptical that Facebook will build the metaverse

The mother of skirt-wearing teen who raped a female classmate in girls bathroom says he is a troubled boy who identifies as male and just wanted sex

Dating show ‘Love Trap’ dumps eliminated contestants through a literal trapdoor

JoJo Siwa and girlfriend Kylie Prew split after nearly a year of dating: ‘Nothing bad happened’

BMW’s fully electric car sales on track to double this year, but still way short of Tesla

Getting caught with a ‘lady of the night’

Impeachment: American Crime Story: Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to the Grand Jury in the penultimate episode

Ghislaine Maxwell boasted about ‘sleeping with JFK Jr.’ who she viewed as her ‘chief conquest’

Disney’s Magic Kingdom Christmas 2021

June Diane Raphael on end of Grace and Frankie, holiday gift fail & Christmas decorating conundrum

After years of delays, O’Hare’s ‘people mover’ to reopen Wednesday on a limited schedule

Quebec to ease restrictions on dancing, karaoke, telework and more as of Nov. 15

Florida teacher won’t face charges for showing R-rated film

Victim of 1961 car wreck finally identified using DNA

Kristen Stewart is engaged! The Spencer actress said yes after girlfriend of two years Dylan Meyer proposed: ‘We’re marrying, it’s happening’

Mother who suffered a severe allergic reaction to eyebrow tint after salon applied ‘patch test wrong’ – is warned she could have DIED after her tongue swelled almost to...

Yahoo pulls out of China citing ‘increasingly challenging business and legal environment’ a month after Microsoft-owned LinkedIn shut down in Beijing over censorship demands

Governors and more: What to watch in Tuesday’s elections

False claims, new rules: Election Day arrives in the US

CDC panel debates: Should all school kids get COVID vaccine?

Biden, Johnson, Merkel and Trudeau engage in dinner-time climate change diplomacy as the biggest meeting of world leaders in Britain in 75 years

Today’s NY Post cover

Today’s NYDN cover

BBC Breakfast Nov. 2

Photos: Demi Moore at 58

Photos: Kim Kardashian in NYC

The not-so-secret history of NYC’s subway globes most don’t know

Trump urges voters to turn out for Youngkin in Virginia gov election

Jesse Jackson hospitalized after falling, hitting head at Howard University

Ohio police make ‘demented’ discovery inside Halloween trick-or-treat candy

Butker hits go-ahead FG with 1:07 left as KC beats Giants

Kids Covid vaccination program will be ‘fully up and running’ next week, White House says

COVID-19′s global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years

Saudi Arabia starts construction on its $100 billion eco-city that will have NO STREETS and be ready for residents in 2024

COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped

I got a camera to spy on my cat – and it made me question everything about myself

SCOTUS leans towards REVERSING course and allowing abortion providers to sue and block Texas’ six-week abortion law after key justices ACB and Kavanaugh said state had gone too far

Las Vegas sportsbooks win big, end three-week losing streak

How an unusually approachable fitness guru became one of the pandemic’s biggest stars

ESPN: Los Angeles Rams finalizing trade to acquire Von Miller from Denver Broncos

Elvis Presley got erection filming ‘Girls! Girls! Girls!’ — and it wasn’t edited out

Biden says this decade decisive for fighting climate change

Miss America 1942 Jo-Carroll Dennison, a swimsuit rebel, dead at 97

‘I can’t move sideways!’ Elton John, 74, gives health update ahead of hip surgery after postponing farewell tour for two years following ‘awkward fall’

Real Housewives of DUBAI is the next installment of the Bravo franchise announces Andy Cohen: ‘It is a city I’ve been fascinated by for years’

Americans who received the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine were 3.5 times as likely to develop rare blood clots compared to the general population, study finds

Halyna Hutchins’ final words revealed after being shot by Alec Baldwin on ‘Rust’ set

Local/State News

Olney wins remaining seat on council

GOP claims victory as three ballot propositions fail

Watch: WWNY’s latest newscast

More than 90 new COVID cases reported in SLC

O’burg mayor on opposition: ‘those guys are ****ing idiots’

Watertown man faces attempted murder charge

Former Rochester Police Chief La’Ron Singletary to run for Congress

Judgement error or Illegal? NCPR & Stefanik speak out about email controversy

Attention shoppers: Chaumont has a grocery store again

The Border kicks off annual CMN Radiothon

Watch: WWNY 7-News at Noon

Union: Officer’s face slashed with metal nail at north country correctional facility

Jefferson County COVID-19 monthly index

NEVER pay HUNDREDS of dollars to publish an obituary for a loved one. Tell your funeral home director: Newzjunky

When will Illinois’ mask mandate end? COVID-19 cases are no longer dropping, leaving endgame uncertain

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Wednesday, Nov. 3

Job openings at local schools

Good Question: Where have all the workers gone?

New York has received billions in COVID aid, but is it enough?

Four takeaways from election night in New York

Belleville Henderson upsets Cincinnatus for section title

Island owner becomes movie star in latest Amazon production

Today: Chance of snow, high of 42

Watch: Beth Hall’s latest forecast

Live: Narrows Cottages in Old Forge

Live: Hancock Airport south cam

Register: JCC winter session classes

Search tool: NNY homes for sale

Search: New & used vehicle inventory

Register: JCC Open House Nov. 5

Register: YMCA Turkey Day Run

Traffic Alert: 900 block of W. Main Street

Jobs: Registered Nurses

Live: WSTM morning news

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

Watertown City Council Results

Jefferson County Election Results

Watertown City Council: Ruggiero, Hickey unofficially win, 3rd seat too close to call

Olney leads Capone by 93 votes with 495 absentee and early votes still to be counted

4-year seat on City Council (2 spots)

Hickey easily defeats Horton for 2-year seat on City Council

Shocker! A stunning rebuff of Mayor Smith and Councilwoman Compo Pierce

Olney: If the results hold up, Watertown has a new majority

Olney: The people of Watertown stepped up and voted for change

Olney: People are tired of not having any input because decisions have already been made behind the scenes at City Hall

Jeff Graham’s election prediction

Z93’s City Council election predictions way off

City firefighters’ union endorses Patrick Hickey, Lisa Ruggiero and Cliff Olney for City Council

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

Z93: Jeff Smith won’t be happy if Hickey and/or Olney are elected to City Council

Voters approve change to NY Constitution on ‘clean’ environment, reject proposals on elections

Ballot measures to loosen voting rules are big losers in New York election

Fogel predicted to defeat Brindisi in race for NYS Supreme Court judge

Audio: Fort Drum helicopter lands early Wednesday in town of Watertown with 2 cold exposure patients

Incumbents reelected to Ogdensburg City Council

Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties have problems reporting election results

Peck fights off challenger in Jefferson County legislative race

Lewis County voters elect new legislators

The Village of Camillus, Town of Geddes and Village of Tully all voted to allow marijuana sales and consumption in their community

Gov. Hochul signs bill banning selling, displaying hate symbols on public property

Stefanik: Former North Country Public Radio news director used station email to push Democratic candidates

Ben Walsh convincingly wins second term as mayor of Syracuse

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown speaks to supporters

Incumbent Brown declares Buffalo mayor write-in win over socialist India Walton

Rochester mayor-elect Malik Evans addresses supporters on election night

Watertown police seek public’s assistance with stolen electric bicycle investigation

Region reports 4 COVID deaths, 187 new infections

Lewis County Election Results

Oswego County Election Results

Winter weather advisories issued for northern Oneida, Oswego, Lewis Counties

ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for a small part of Central New York

2022 race for New York governor already well underway

Samaritan Keep Home reports 3 more COVID deaths, 20 new infections among residents

Why is voter turnout lower in off-year elections than in presidential race years?

Election inspector still going strong after nearly 40 years

Stefanik alleges voter suppression by New York Democrats

Gov. Hochul on COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11: ‘Kids, it’s coming’

Slush, ice make for tricky driving on Interstate 81

Jefferson County: 493 active cases, 127 new cases, 22 hospitalized, 61 nursing home, 1 assisted living, 110 deaths

Photo: Deer of the Day

Savory Downtown resumes normal business hours Wednesday to Saturday

Fire damages out buildings in town of Potsdam

Bail reform backlash spurs Republican Election Day red wave in Long Island

Potsdam police blotter Nov. 2

Monroe County Republicans tease ‘major announcement’ for next year’s congressional run

Former Rochester radio host under investigation after posting about vaccination fraud at Bills game

SUNY Oswego renovation plan brings communication school dreams to life

Live: Mirror Lake in Lake Placid

NNY garage sales

BOCES employment opportunities

Jobs: ARC Jefferson – St. Lawrence

Always competing: Buddy Boeheim

‘The Office’ star filming new movie in Syracuse area with American High

Stefanik exposes former North Country Public Radio news director campaigning for Democrats with taxpayer dollars

What happened overnight? Police blotter report for Tuesday, Nov. 2

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Bills fan says she used fake vaccine card at game

Empire State Development: Buffalo Bills stadium study is complete

South Jeff prepares for cross country sectionals

Potsdam police blotter Nov. 1

Jeff Graham Show Nov. 2

State lawmaker asks Pegulas to remove name of O.J. Simpson from Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame at Highmark Stadium

Ogdensburg police blotter Nov. 1

Soldiers honored for actions in Arsenal Street fiery crash

Local races in the spotlight on Election Day

Jefferson County Court calendar Nov. 3

Watch: Fort Drum soldiers honored at Watertown City Council meeting

The 50% drop in DWI arrests is ‘very real’

Storm photos? Accidents? Fires? Email photos to newzjunky@gmail.com

Fogel, Brindisi emphasize ‘experience’ in bids for State Supreme Court judge