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The Ogdensburg Journal is a weekly newspaper based in Ogdensburg, New York. It originally started in 1858, but ceased operations in June 2019. However, in early 2021, the paper was revived by the Johnson Newspaper Corporation's Northern New York Newspapers.

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Report finds five north country hospitals at risk if Republican Medicaid cuts pass Congress

1 day ago | nny360.com | Alex Gault

Five hospitals in the north country could be faced with steep cuts to their operating revenues if the budget bill Republicans are pushing through Congress right now passes, according to analysis from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill’s Sheps Center for Health Services Research.
Cruikshank reflects on 12 years as Norwood-Norfolk superintendent

2 days ago | nny360.com | Bob Beckstead

NORFOLK — Norwood-Norfolk Central School Superintendent James M. Cruikshank is retiring from the district on June 30, but he’s not totally done with the education field yet. “I’ve been appointed to a short-term position as interim dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies at SUNY Potsdam,” he said.
Mamdani trounces former Gov. Cuomo to become Dem candidate for NYC mayor

3 days ago | nny360.com | Alex Gault

NEW YORK CITY — Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year old Democratic socialist, immigrant, former rap artist and five-year New York state Assemblyman has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, trouncing former governor Andrew M. Cuomo in a multi-way race and putting him in pole position to take leadership of the country’s largest city.
St. James Fair kicks off summer celebrations Thursday in Carthage

3 days ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

CARTHAGE — It’s the beginning of summer, the end of the school year which means it’s time for the St. James Fair. This year, the annual fundraiser, to benefit Augustinian Academy, is set for Thursday to Saturday on the church lawn on State Street. The fair runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, taking an hour off for 4 p.m. Mass. “Someone asked me the other day.... can summer start without the fair?” said Sister Suanne Johnson, Augustinian Academy principal.
Massena Central Policy Committee addresses heat in school buildings

3 days ago | nny360.com | Bob Beckstead

MASSENA — Massena Central School Board members have approved the first reading of a policy that addresses the maximum temperature for school buildings and indoor facilities. The policy review comes at a time when temperatures have soared, with Massena tying the 2020 record of 92 degrees on Monday. Policy Committee Chairman Zachary J. Monroe said two policies they reviewed, including the one dealing with maximum temperatures, stemmed from new state legislation. “The first one was policy number 5685.
State comptroller releases Lewis County Industrial Development Agency audit

3 days ago | nny360.com | Elaine M. Avallone

LOWVILLE — A recently released audit of the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency found that the LCIDA board failed to give proper oversight for its agreement with Naturally Lewis Inc. The not-for-profit corporation provided general administrative and staff support services to LCIDA for the last quarter of 2023 and for 2024 which resulted in the overpayment of $316,597, which according to the state Comptroller’s office audit was 172% more than the written agreements required.
Ogdensburg manager outlines RISE initiative to improve city

3 days ago | nny360.com | Matt Curatolo

OGDENSBURG – On Monday, City Manager Fonda Chronis presented a plan to move the city forward with the vision and priorities supported by the City Council that would address fiscal and economic development issues. Chronis said that in February he had reached out to the City Council and had asked members what their priorities were for the city.
Massena Central considers changes to boiler system in capital project

4 days ago | nny360.com | Bob Beckstead

MASSENA —Massena Central School District officials are contemplating a potential change in the upcoming $79.8 million capital project that was approved by voters in May. Part of the work involves transitioning from a steam boiler plant connected between the high school and the Central Administration Building to a hot water boiler.
Ogdensburg council approves ordinance closing boat launches at night

4 days ago | nny360.com | Matt Curatolo

OGDENSBURG — To cut down on unruly behavior during the evening hours, the City Council has approved an ordinance amendment that would close down the Paterson Street and Greenbelt boat launches and parking lots from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with the exception of vehicles with boat trailers. The City Council amended the ordinance in an attempt to end the issues of drinking, littering and the squealing of tires at the two boat launches following a public hearing.
Hochul embraces atomic power, directs NYPA to develop one-gigawatt nuclear plant

5 days ago | nny360.com | Alex Gault

Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul has embraced atomic energy and is directing New York’s publicly owned power authority to built a new, one-gigawatt nuclear power plant in Upstate New York. It’s just the first step, and details as basic as the location, the type of reactor or what other entities would get involved in the project are as of now unanswered.