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State police are charging two 19 year old Ft. Drum soldiers with the attempted robbery that occurred outside of the Salmon Run Mall in Watertown just before Christmas. Charged with first degree attempted robbery and second degree assault is Danny Thompson Junior, formerly of South Rutland Street in Watertown. Thompson is alleged to have been the gunman in the crime, in which two shoppers were approached as they were leaving the mall December 18, with the perpetrator demanding money. The weapon, believed to have been an air gun, was discharged and one of the victims suffered minor injuries. Also charged in the case with attempted robbery is James Lawson, also formerly of South Rutland Street. Lawson was already incarcerated on charges connected to the break in of Daily's Auto on Route 11 in LeRay January 12. Authorities are also investigating to determine if the two are involved in similar crimes that have occurred in the area. Both were arraigned and ordered held on $75,000 bail.

11:13 AM

The Cape Vincent Volunteer Fire Department has established a memorial fund in Davis' name. Contributions to Mark's family can be made in two ways.

By Mail
Mark Davis Memorial Fund
c/o Citizen's Bank of Cape Vincent
PO Box #277
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
315-654-2115

By Electronic Transfer
Account Number: 14568
Routing number: 021309997

10:01 AM

The Watertown City Council has sent proposed rezoning plans for one Watertown neighborhood back to the drawing board. Nearby residents spoke out during last night's council meeting against a proposed zone change for about 60 parcels of land around Flower and Fassett Streets from heavy industrial to residential. Many of those residents fear more people will lead to a disruption of their quality of life. Following the public hearing, the City Council took the matter off the table, in turn taking the matter back to the City Planning Board.

10:00 AM

Officials are preparing for as many as 2,000 people to attend funeral services this weekend for Mark Davis. The 25 year old EMT was shot and killed at a Cape Vincent home last Friday where he had responded to an emergency call. Davis was a volunteer EMT with the Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service. Charged with second degree murder in his death is 25 year old Christopher Burke. Emergency personnel from across the country are expected to be in attendance. Calling hours will be from noon to 9 pm Friday at the United Methodist Church of Cape Vincent. The funeral will be at 1 pm Saturday at the Thousand Islands High School.

9:59 AM

Over 200 unionized workers at Samaritan Medical Center have a new contract. The three year deal was ratified by members of 1199 SEIU this week. The contract provides three percent pay raises as well as a better retirement plan. The negotiations between the two sides had been going on for months, and included an informational picket by the union last fall. The new contract will last through the end of April 2011.

9:59 AM

A small fire brought fire crews to Frontenac Crystal Springs in Clayton Monday morning. Crews were called the the business at around 10 am with a report of smoke coming from the bottle storage area. The blaze was quickly brought under control and only minimal damage was reported and business resumed at the bottling plant. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

9:58 AM

(New York, NY) -- With New York facing a $15 billion budget gap, Governor David Paterson is again turning aside the call from some state lawmakers to raise taxes on the rich. Governor Paterson says this is not a good time for a tax hike on any New Yorker. The governor reports Wall Street revenues were down 40% last year and he expects the problems in the financial markets to continue this year. Governor Paterson made his remarks during a Council on Foreign Relations luncheon.

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9:57 AM

(Albany, NY) -- A study done at the University at Albany has found that women who color their hair do not run the risk of having multiple myeloma. Assistant Professor Erin Bell co-authored the study and says "the findings of this study are encouraging, especially since known carcinogens have been removed from hair dye in recent years." Dye color, duration and frequency of use were examined and there was no correlation between hair coloring and multiple myeloma.

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