WATERTOWN, NY — The warning signs are no longer subtle. Property taxes are climbing. Assessments are rising. And quietly — sometimes not so quietly — […]
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FOIL Request Denied for Body-Cam Footage in Millie Smith Incident, Fueling Continued Public Debate
Watertown Post Breaking News An official request for Watertown Police body-worn camera footage related to the controversial January 17 incident of Millie Smith has been […]
Border Realities: NY Bill Would Bar Local Police from Assisting ICE/CBP
By Hans Wilder — Watertown, NY Local Voices Matter — Especially at the Northern Border New York Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced the Local Cops, […]
On the Dial at Noon: Don Lemon, “The Juice,” and Watertown’s Common-Sense Test
By noon in Watertown, the coffee is strong, the opinions are stronger, and Jeff Graham’s talk show on 1240 AM is doing what local radio […]
Watertown at a Crossroads: One City, Many Futures
By Watertown Post Staff A lively discussion on Jeff Graham’s radio program on 1240 AM, billed as America’s number one talk show, raised a question […]
Basements Full, Promises Empty: Flooding at 119 South Rutland Exposes Watertown’s Failing Sewer System
By Watertown Post StaffJanuary 11, 2026 For the residents of 119 South Rutland Street, flooding isn’t a once-in-a-decade disaster. It’s a recurring way of life. […]
🌟 A Fresh Start for Watertown: New City Council Ready to Roll Up Their Sleeves
Watertown, NY — The dawn of 2026 brings a refreshed and energized City Council to the heart of our community, promising civic pride, practical solutions, […]
Olney Files New Ethics Complaints as Term Ends, Escalating Long-Running City Hall Dispute
By The Watertown Post WATERTOWN — On his final day in office, outgoing City Council Member Cliff Olney initiated a new round of ethics complaints […]
Watertown Residents Outraged Over December Electric Bills — Delivery Fees Higher Than Usage, Aging Powerlines Still Hanging Like Laundry in a Third World City
FOR THE WATERTOWN POSTBy Hans Wilder Watertown residents opened their December electric bills expecting a seasonal bump — not a heart attack. Social media lit […]
Watertown Needs a Fix — And It Starts With the Sunken Manholes
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — A fresh city council is about to be sworn in, sleeves rolled up, hands on the wheel, hopefully ready to drive us […]