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Vote 2026: Election Coverage

What's on your ballot? Find out in minutes

Every race and candidate in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, your exact poll site by address, and live results on election night. Jessica Hale shows you around ClickNNY's election hub.

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Your rate went down. Your bill didn't.

Jefferson County's tax rate is falling again, but most county tax bills are going up. Jessica Hale follows your money through the 2027 budgets in Jefferson County, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and St. Lawrence County, and shows who's on your ballot Nov. 3.

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Massena board to review department budgets at Oct. 28 workshop

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Carthage High School stages ‘Radium Girls’ in two October performances

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

City of Watertown9h ago

Watertown winter parking ban returns Nov. 1 on all city streets

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24 new obituaries this week

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Yes, You Need to Watch Kirk Franklin Dance Through Jennifer Hudson’s Spirit Tunnel

Christian Singer Colton Dixon Says Charlie Kirk’s Assassination ‘Changed’ Him

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Spurs Rookie Tarris Reed Jr. Got Baptized: ‘I Went From Wanting Nothing to do With the Lord to Now Desiring to Live For Him’

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No Biblical Reason? 4 Questions for Testing Confident Claims

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Which of These 7 Ministries Kept Their Promise After Mishandling Abuse?

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Forrest Frank Announces New Album ‘The Jesus Generation’ and Movie Coming in 2027

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Q3 2026 earnings

Weil Gotshal to Wind Down in Stunning Fall for Heavyweight Firm

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Villa Vie Odyssey Passengers Describe Abrupt Shutdown of the Cruise They Lived on

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Oracle stock pops on forecast for 35% average growth through 2030

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GE Vernova Stock Falls; 'New Orders And New Slots Missed By A Mile'

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Red Cross helps adult after fire on Irish Settlement Road in Ogdensburg

The American Red Cross is helping one adult after a Monday night fire on Irish Settlement Road in Ogdensburg, according to information published by WWTI/InformNNY.

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Vance visit reported for Ogdensburg as Blakeman plans Watertown event

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Inmate dies after assault at Franklin Correctional Facility in Malone

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Jefferson County budget would raise property-tax levy by $4.2 million

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Potsdam board advances 2027 budget with higher tax rates

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Lewis County Republicans host candidates ahead of Nov. 3 election

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The Good. The Bad. The Rogue.

Halloween poisoning hazards in the North Country: what parents should know

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Sharing the Road, Risking Their Lives

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Fort Drum ERDS: How the Army manages excess equipment

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North Country winter driving and snow blower safety: what to know

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Two Flaws, Millions of Websites: Inside the PHP Emergency and Why the Web Keeps Ending Up Here

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Buffalo Buffalo News5h ago

Western New York Connolly Cup Week 8 nominations

UB students talk Costco, samples and what's so exciting about the warehouse opening

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The Bright Side: Highlighting the good news in Buffalo Niagara

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D’Youville establishes business school

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Introducing The Headliner Awards, a new event celebrating impactful stories and people in Central New York

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Claim over Buffalo Bills economic impact doubted

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Fox News8h ago

Supreme Court allows Texas-DOJ deal to end Biden immigration rule

Photos show record-breaking high tides flooding homes, roads in Southern California

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Californian’s bill targets negligent pet boarding facilities after dog’s viral death

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Trump says 'anything's possible' regarding potential strikes on Iran after midterm elections

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Trump fights for votes in Texas and deadlock in Israeli election: Morning Rundown

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Melania Trump brokers Russia-Ukraine humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky

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U.S. military destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean, killing 5 people

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Fort Drum named 2026 Best Garrison in Western Hemisphere

Fort Drum was named the 2026 Best Garrison for U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Western Hemisphere, recognizing performance in mission support, quality of life and other areas.

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Staff Sgt. Joshua Robbins Reflects on His Journey From Junior Corps to Army Musician

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Fort Drum named Best Garrison for IMCOM-Western Hemisphere

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Fort Drum brigade holds Holistic Health and Fitness Day

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Fort Drum community members outrun the apocalypse during Zombie 5K

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Fishing the St. Lawrence River after summer: a fall and ice fishing guide to the Thousand Islands

More Than a Speed Shop: Dunn Family Builds a Watertown Business Around Trucks, Racing and Family

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Lakeside Outdoor Services has grown from one plow route into year-round property care

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Heuvelton blanks Colton-Pierrepont as Canton wins twice Tuesday

Heuvelton rolled past Colton-Pierrepont 6-0 in boys soccer while Canton won in girls volleyball and swimming Tuesday.

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North Country high school football playoff games set for Oct. 29-30

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Hamilton advances to Section 3 Class D girls soccer final

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Section X soccer quarterfinals, NAC swimming meet produce local winners

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Lisbon blanks Madrid-Waddington in Monday girls soccer

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Gouverneur rolls past Canton 53-7 in Saturday football

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Islanders Rally in Shootout as Celtics Win Overtime Thriller Tuesday

The New York Islanders won in a shootout while the Boston Celtics topped the Brooklyn Nets in overtime among Tuesday’s national sports results.

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Liverpool v Chelsea: Carabao Cup fourth round - live

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Matthew Golden, Devonte Wyatt questionable for Thursday night

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Ernie Johnson leaving as 'Inside the NBA' host after season

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Ernie Johnson Announces Final Season with 'Inside the NBA,' Updates Retirement Plans in Video

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Dan Campbell compares his 4th down philosophy to ‘Uncle Buck’

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