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Border Patrol Pursuit in Watertown Raises Questions About New York’s New Immigration Enforcement Law

Watertown Post May 29, 2026

By Hans Wilder, Watertown Post WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Friday morning’s immigration-related incident in Watertown involving federal Border...

Albany vs. Rural New York: Senate Bill Targets Controversial Wind and Solar Siting Agency Windmills and solar panels near the Lake Ontario shoreline under a cloudy Upstate New York sky.

Windmills and solar panels near the Lake Ontario shoreline under a cloudy Upstate New York sky.

Albany vs. Rural New York: Senate Bill Targets Controversial Wind and Solar Siting Agency

Watertown Post May 12, 2026

WATERTOWN, NY — The long-running battle over who controls rural New York may be heading for another...

New York’s Energy Reserves Are Shrinking — And a Hot Summer Could Put the Grid to the Test A split-scene illustration contrasts extreme summer heat and strained electrical infrastructure with the cooler, calmer conditions many New Yorkers may be hoping for as statewide energy reserves decline heading into summer.

A split-scene illustration contrasts extreme summer heat and strained electrical infrastructure with the cooler, calmer conditions many New Yorkers may be hoping for as statewide energy reserves decline heading into summer.

New York’s Energy Reserves Are Shrinking — And a Hot Summer Could Put the Grid to the Test

Watertown Post May 10, 2026

By Hans Wilder | Watertown Post Northern New Yorkers may want to enjoy these cool mornings while...

“I Am Not Asking”: Hochul Draws Line Against Trump as Tom Homan Fires Back Governor Kathy Hochul stood before reporters this week and once again insisted she is done raising taxes.

Governor Kathy Hochul stood before reporters this week and once again insisted she is done raising taxes.

“I Am Not Asking”: Hochul Draws Line Against Trump as Tom Homan Fires Back

Watertown Post May 7, 2026

“I’m not asking.” That blunt statement from New York Governor Kathy Hochul in regard to seeking help...

Hochul Celebrates “Affordable Housing Boom” — New Yorkers Ask: “Affordable for Who?” But across New York State — and especially in places like Northern New York, Metropolitan Watertown, and the Fort Drum region — many residents are responding with the same simple question:

But across New York State — and especially in places like Northern New York, Metropolitan Watertown, and the Fort Drum region — many residents are responding with the same simple question:

Hochul Celebrates “Affordable Housing Boom” — New Yorkers Ask: “Affordable for Who?”

Watertown Post May 7, 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York has hit a record year for affordable housing production under her...

Albany Says “No Fines” — But the Dark Skies Act Already Points to What Comes Next A Law Without Fines — Until It Has Them

Albany Says “No Fines” — But the Dark Skies Act Already Points to What Comes Next

Watertown Post May 2, 2026

There is a familiar line coming out of Albany on the proposed Dark Skies Protection Act: there...

Hochul Says “No New Taxes” — But Northern New York Has Heard That Before

Watertown Post April 27, 2026

Governor Kathy Hochul stood before reporters this week and once again insisted she is done raising taxes....

From Tug Hill to Route 11: Potholes Surge Across the North Country State Promises Fix, But North Country Roads Tell a Different Story

From Tug Hill to Route 11: Potholes Surge Across the North Country

Watertown Post April 16, 2026

If it feels like the roads across Northern New York are falling apart all at once, you’re...

Albany Floors It: Costly Electric Bus Mandate Races Ahead as Taxpayers Brace Mandate Overload: New York Forces Electric Buses as Costs Surge

Albany Floors It: Costly Electric Bus Mandate Races Ahead as Taxpayers Brace

Watertown Post April 16, 2026

New York Doubles Down on Electric School Bus Mandate Despite Rising Concerns WATERTOWN, N.Y. — New York...

From “Leave New York” to “Please Come Back”: Hochul’s Reversal Explained

Watertown Post March 20, 2026

Back in August 2022, Kathy Hochul told New Yorkers who didn’t like it here to “pack their...

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Border Patrol Pursuit in Watertown Raises Questions About New York’s New Immigration Enforcement Law

Albany vs. Rural New York: Senate Bill Targets Controversial Wind and Solar Siting Agency

New York’s Energy Reserves Are Shrinking — And a Hot Summer Could Put the Grid to the Test

“I Am Not Asking”: Hochul Draws Line Against Trump as Tom Homan Fires Back

Hochul Celebrates “Affordable Housing Boom” — New Yorkers Ask: “Affordable for Who?”

Albany Says “No Fines” — But the Dark Skies Act Already Points to What Comes Next

Hochul Says “No New Taxes” — But Northern New York Has Heard That Before

From Tug Hill to Route 11: Potholes Surge Across the North Country

Albany Floors It: Costly Electric Bus Mandate Races Ahead as Taxpayers Brace

From “Leave New York” to “Please Come Back”: Hochul’s Reversal Explained

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