Brian Dwyer

Watertown

Reporter at Spectrum News 1 Central NY

Spectrum News 1 - North Country/Fort Drum Reporter. All grammatical errors are on purpose. #Rams #GoBlue #SUNYOswego

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Articles

How systematic problems factored into Utica teen’s shooting death

1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer

It wasn’t long ago when toy and pellet guns were just that — toys. But following the police shooting death of a teenager in Utica after he pointed a pellet gun at an officer last year, the days of these guns being toys seem over. A 10-month investigation by Spectrum News 1 found how easy it is for a person to buy one and manipulate it to look real — and enforcement of regulations against the sale of the guns is left to consumers and business owners to file complaints online.
New York legislation would criminalize harassing sports officials

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer

New York youth sports leagues and even schools are struggling to find referees. Games are being postponed and some canceled altogether as a result. There are a number of reasons why, but a big one is the negative and often hostile behavior of spectators and parents as they watch these games.
Woman, 3 children detained by ICE in Jefferson County

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer

A Jefferson County community is reeling after a mother and her three children were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the New York Immigration Coalition, this happened late last week on a farm in Sackets Harbor. Federal agents, while making a separate arrest, entered another home on the property without a judicial warrant when they discovered the mother and her kids. The family was transported to an ICE detention facility in Karnes County, Texas.
SUNY Canton offering microcredential for sports officiating

4 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer

For several years now, New York has been looking for more referees, umpires and officials for youth and high school sporting events.
Staff swapped aprons for hammers to rebuild restaurant

1 month ago | mynews13.com | Brian Dwyer

A small, family-owned restaurant in the Jefferson County village of Cape Vincent was destroyed by a fire just three months after it opened last year reopened this week — completely rebuilt by its staff.
Rep. Claudia Tenney pushing House bill to override New York SAFE Act

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer

From the day New York state Democrats passed the SAFE ACT — the law banning certain assault weapons and limiting magazine capacity — many Republicans have been vocal about their displeasure. More than a decade later, it’s a battle that continues. What You Need To KnowRepublican Rep.
What effect will Canadian tariffs have on North Country tourism?

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer

The expected 25% tariff on Canadian goods coming into the U.S. is expected to begin Tuesday. And while this could have a major impact on trade with the U.S.' neighbors to the north, it could also affect local communities that depend on Canadian tourism.
SU students work media for Empire State Winter Games

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer

Over the last few months, Spectrum News 1 showcased stories from a team of student-journalists at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. However, there are many forms of journalism and not everyone is in front of a camera. Some Syracuse University students got some major experience at the recent Empire Winter State Games.
Ogdensburg police: Large response called to Riverview Correctional

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Brian Dwyer |Viktoria Hallikäär

A large police response was called to Riverview Correctional Facility near Ogdensburg early this morning. A nearby hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, has been put on alert and has called in extra staff and resources. Ogdensburg police have only confirmed a large response at this time. This comes amid the ongoing strikes and protests staged by correction officers across the state. Spectrum News 1 will have more information as it becomes available.
Hochul takes hard stand against strike, but some correction officers dig in

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright |Brian Dwyer |Spencer Conlin |Viktoria Hallikäär |John Camera

Trucks with New York Army National Guard soldiers rumbled onto the grounds of prisons throughout upstate on Wednesday to replace correction officers protesting outside of about 30 facilities on the third day of a work strike that has grown into a standoff. A state judge on Wednesday granted a temporary restraining order under the state's Taylor Law prohibiting correction officers from striking or engaging in other concerted work stoppages or slowdowns, according to a court filing in Erie County.