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St. Lawrence County, NY

COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown COVID-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommending Indoor Mask-Wearing In 10 NY Counties; Here's Rundown The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending mask-wearing in 10 New York counties amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The CDC displays counties in orange, yellow, or green on a color-coded map shown in the image above to guide local residents and authorities: Counties shown in orange are where the CDC advises wearing masks indoors.  Counties shown in yellow are places in which those at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. In green counties, indoor masking is not necessary. As of Thursday, Oct. 20, these New York counties were in the “orange” zone:…
Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 23-Year-Old Woman From NY Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 23-Year-Old Woman From NY
Police Ask Public For Help Locating Missing 23-Year-Old Woman From NY Police have issued an alert about a missing 23-year-old woman from New York. Brittney Snyder, of St. Lawrence County, was last physically seen on Tuesday, April 12, and she was last heard from over the phone on Sunday, June 5, according an announcement from New York State Police on Tuesday, June 14. Authorities said Snyder is a resident of the city of Ogdensburg. Police said Snyder was last known to be in Syracuse. She is described as being 5-foot-5 and about 170 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, police said. Authorities asked anyone with information about her whereabouts to call&n…
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties Most New Yorkers are being advised by federal health officials to start masking up due to the most recent surge of fresh COVID-19 infections that have been plaguing all 10 of the state's regions. With the positivity rate in New York topping 10 percent, according to the most recent update from the Department of Health, and with cases on the rise, most counties in the state have been advised to return to masking up while in indoor settings under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Earlier this year, the CDC updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on…
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends NYers Wear Masks In These 37 Counties Health officials have provided an update on the New York counties where they recommend people wear face masks due to the level of COVID-19 in the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status, in counties with a high level of COVID-19 in the community. To determine the level of COVID-19 in a county, the CDC looks at a combination of three metrics: new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population over a seven-day period, the percent of staffed inpatient beds that are occupied by CO…
Man Indicted For Death Of College Student From Hudson Valley Man Indicted For Death Of College Student From Hudson Valley
Man Indicted For Death Of College Student From Hudson Valley The man accused of gunning down a college student from the Hudson Valley has been indicted on murder charges for allegedly killing the 21-year-old, authorities announced. St. Lawrence County resident Matthew Snow, age 31, of Massena in New York, is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, April 11 for his alleged role in killing Elizabeth Howell, a SUNY Potsdam student from Putnam County. Original story - Brewster HS Grad Killed In Upstate Shooting Was An Aspiring Educator It is alleged that Snow shot and killed Howell, a Putnam Lake resident from the town of Patterson, on Friday, Feb. 18 whe…
Police Release New Info On Fatal Shooting Of College Student From Hudson Valley Police Release New Info On Fatal Shooting Of College Student From Hudson Valley
Police Release New Info On Fatal Shooting Of College Student From Hudson Valley The 21-year-old SUNY Potsdam student from the Hudson Valley who was killed just off-campus was fatally shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting, according to new information released by police. Putnam County resident Elizabeth Howell, age 21, who was a senior at SUNY Potsdam, was struck by three bullets that were fired from a grey, four-door Honda Civic at around 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, investigators from the Potsdam Police Department announced. Original story - Brewster HS Grad Killed In Upstate Shooting Was An Aspiring Educator Police said that her alleged shooter, St. Lawrence C…
College Student From Hudson Valley Killed In Upstate Shooting Was An Aspiring Educator College Student From Hudson Valley Killed In Upstate Shooting Was An Aspiring Educator
College Student From Hudson Valley Killed In Upstate Shooting Was An Aspiring Educator A female college student from the Hudson Valley who was shot and killed on a street just off-campus in upstate New York is being remembered  as an aspiring educator and talented musician. Putnam County resident Elizabeth Howell, age 21, was a senior at SUNY Potsdam, where she was a music education student at the college's prestigious Crane School. At about 5:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb.18, police in Potsdam, New York, located in St. Lawrence County, responded to a report of an unconscious female on College Park Road near the entrance to SUNY Potsdam. Responding patrols located Howell, of t…
Police Seek Info On Suspect In Murder Of College Student From Hudson Valley Police Seek Info On Suspect In Murder Of College Student From Hudson Valley
Police Seek Info On Suspect In Murder Of College Student From Hudson Valley Police have asked the public for information about a man accused of murdering a 21-year-old Hudson Valley woman who was due to graduate this spring from SUNY Potsdam. Michael Snow, age 31, of Massena, located in St. Lawrence County, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Elizabeth Howell, of the Putnam County town of Patterson, said New York State Police. Earlier report - College Student From Putnam County Shot, Killed Near Upstate NY Campus Howell was found dead on College Park Road in Potsdam, near the main entrance to SUNY Potsdam, just before 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, stat…
College Student From Hudson Valley Shot, Killed Near Upstate NY Campus College Student From Hudson Valley Shot, Killed Near Upstate NY Campus
College Student From Hudson Valley Shot, Killed Near Upstate NY Campus Updated story: Police Seek Info On Suspect In Murder Of College Student From Hudson Valley A female college student from the Hudson Valley was shot and killed on a street just off campus by a man who had no affiliation with the upstate New York university, according to authorities. At about 5:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb.18, police in Potsdam, New York, located in St. Lawrence County, responded to a report of an unconscious female on College Park Road near the entrance to SUNY Potsdam.  Responding patrols located the 21-year-old victim, now identified as Putnam County resident&nbs…
This Hudson Valley County Ranks No. 1 In NY For Most Animal-Related Crashes This Hudson Valley County Ranks No. 1 In NY For Most Animal-Related Crashes
This Hudson Valley County Ranks No. 1 In NY For Most Animal-Related Crashes With the weather cooling down and winter approaching, AAA is cautioning New Yorkers to exercise more caution on the road as the number of deer and animals coming out of the wild is expected to rise. AAA released a new study that found that October, November, and December are the peak months for animal crashes - largely by deer - in New York. According to AAA, there were 33,956 animal-related crashes in the Empire State in 2020, the second-highest rate in the past decade, representing one crash every 16 minutes. The study found that multiple Hudson Valley counties had the most animal crashe…
Statewide Alert Issued For Missing NY Man Statewide Alert Issued For Missing NY Man
Statewide Alert Issued For Missing NY Man Seen him? An alert was issued by New York State Police investigators as they seek the public’s assistance in locating a 45-year-old man who has been reported missing for several days. New York State Police issued a statewide alert for Gabriel Dumore out of Harrisville, a hamlet and former village in Lewis County in the town of Diana. Dumore was last seen leaving his job at LaFleur’s Collision & Glass in Norwood for lunch around noon on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Police said that Dumore has not had contact with anyone since leaving for lunch that day. According to police, Dumore’s vehicle was…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley saw a slight dip in its COVID-19 infection rate, though the region remains concerned about new variants of the virus. According to the latest update from the state Department of Health, the positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested was down slightly to 3.50 as the statewide rate rose from 3.13 percent to 3.18 percent. In the Hudson Valley, two new virus-related deaths were reported in Orange County, with one in both Ulster and Westchester counties. Other new COVID-19 deaths were reported in the Bronx (four), Suffolk, and Queens (three), Nassau County (two), with si…
Missing 20-Year-Old NY Woman Found Missing 20-Year-Old NY Woman Found
Missing 20-Year-Old NY Woman Found A 20-year-old New York woman who went missing has been located. The woman, Coral M. Curran, from the Town of Lousiville, located in upstate St. Lawrence County, had last been seen on Wednesday, July 14, according to New York State Police. Late Friday afternoon, July 16, police announced she has been located.
State Police Issue Alert For Pet Scam State Police Issue Alert For Pet Scam
State Police Issue Alert For Pet Scam New York State Police have received multiple calls from people scammed out of hundreds of dollars after answering classified ads for purebred puppies for sale. Victims report after answering the ad, the suspects provide a photo of the breed they are looking for and arrange a deposit to be paid, said Trooper James O’Callaghan. Once the deposit is cleared, the victim is provided an address, which does not exist, to pick up their puppy.  Recently, these fake addresses have been in the St. Lawrence County area. State Police warn the public of some common themes in this scam: The…
These Hudson Valley Counties Among Top 10 In State For Deer-Vehicle Crashes, AAA Says These Hudson Valley Counties Among Top 10 In State For Deer-Vehicle Crashes, AAA Says
These Hudson Valley Counties Among Top 10 In State For Deer-Vehicle Crashes, AAA Says Areas in the Hudson Valley are experiencing record numbers of deer-vehicle collisions, according to AAA Northeast. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, an average of 65,000 deer-related accidents take place within the state per year, a majority taking place during the animal's mating season in October through November. In 2019, 1,616 accidents caused by deer in Orange County were reported to the motor club, the most in the state, followed by St. Lawrence County with 1,513 such incidents last year. Of the top 10 counties for accidents caused by deer, according t…
COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen Horse racing tracks across New York State and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those openings will be effective as of Monday, June 1. The state will issue guidance on how they can open safely reopen in the coming week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced at his news briefing on Saturday, May 16 that two more counties -- Westchester and Suffolk -- are now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care.  Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments…
COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Sunday, April 26. The state health department reported 5,902 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 288,045 confirmed cases in New York State.  A total of 367 new COVID-19 deaths were also confirmed, bringing the state's total number of fatalities from the virus to 16,966. Related story - COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says Albany 948 cases 49 new cases Allegany 35 0 …
COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County COVID-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County
Covid-19: New Rundown Of Total, New Cases In Westchester County The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of early Saturday evening, April 11. Albany 446 total cases, 20 Allegany 26, 0 Broome 117, 5 Cattaraugus 19, 1 Cayuga 28, 1 Chautauqua 21, 1 Chemung 60, 1 Chenango 61, 1 Clinton 43, 0 Columbia 77, 3 Cortland 17, 0 Delaware 39, 0 Dutchess 1,744, 146 Erie 1,472, 63 Essex 12, 2 Franklin 11, 0 Fulton 21, 3 Genesee 67, 2 Greene 37, 3 Hami…
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester There were newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 54 New York Counties as the statewide total rose to 170,512. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,575 new cases of the virus, and 777 new deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 7,844 since the outbreak began. There were approximately 400 more hospitalizations overnight for COVID-19, but for the first time since the outbreak, the number of ICU patients dropped as hospitals continue treating and discharging patients. Cuomo has said that he’s “cautiously optimistic,” as he continues seeing the three…
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester There have been newly confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in 55 New York counties as the statewide total climbed to 159,937. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, April 9 that there have been 10,621 new cases of the virus, which resulted in 7,067 deaths. Approximately 18,000 New Yorkers are still hospitalized with COVID-19. Though the number of cases continues to rise, and the death toll has risen to new highs, Cuomo said that social distancing has been working to help “flatten the curve,” and people being hospitalized for the virus…
COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester COVID-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester
Covid-19: Here's The Latest Number Of Positive Cases In Westchester New cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in 52 counties in New York as the statewide total reached 149,316 since the outbreak began. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,453 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, as New York continues to be at the forefront of the outbreak. “What we’re doing and what we’ve been doing is working and making a difference," Cuomo said. "The curve is slowly flattening by what we’re doing. “The curve is now below projected peaks, but we have to keep this behavior going. We cannot get complacent." Cuomo ordered all…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of NY New, Total Cases By County The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to plague New Yorkers, with new cases reported in 45 counties statewide, officials reported. There were 731 new COVID-19-related deaths overnight, though the number of cases may be plateauing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his daily briefing on Tuesday, April 7. There were 8,174 new confirmed cases as the statewide total climbed to 138,863. "It's going to come down to how good we are with testing. ... But you have to have that testing and you have to have that testing on a scale," Cuomo said. "You have 19 million people in th…