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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talks up a new proposal in Albany which he says will create criminal charges and stiffen penalties against lawmakers accused of corruption. Yesterday, Cuomo announced plans for a "Public Trust Act" that would make bribery charges easier for officials to prove and would also prevent those previously convicted of public corruption from ever holding office. Cuomo says he wants to act while the "iron is hot" in light of the two federal bribery cases involving New York politicians just announced last week.

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Officials in the Watertown City School District have finalized the budget for the coming fiscal year, one that makes further cuts to staffing. The plan totalling over $66 million was approved by the school board Tuesday. The proposed budget comes with a tax levy increase of 5% and borrows heavily from the school's fund balance. Superintendent Terry Fralick has warned that the fund balance will likely be depleted after next year. Residents in the district will vote on the budget next month.

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The commander of the 10th Mountain Division wants to hear from you. Ft. Drum officials say Major General Stephen Townsend will be hosting a community listening session later this month in Watertown. The Army must reduce it's active duty end strength by 80 thousand soldiers by the fall of 2017 under current budget parameters. The Army is currently in the process of analyzing all available options, and would like to inform the public and get feedback on how future decisions could affect communities surrounding posts. Similar listening sessions are being held in other installation communities across the country. The one here in Watertown is planned for April 25, 5 pm at Case Middle School.

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The Disabled Person's Action Organization has announced ticket prices for their four upcoming shows this summer. The Jack Hanna Show May 25 will be priced at $28 and $23 for reserved seating, $19 for general admission. Rodney Atkins on June 23 is priced $45 and $39 for reserved seating, and $35 for general admission. George Jones on August 3 will be $49 and $45 for reserved, $39 for general admission. KC & The Sunshine Band and the Village People on August 9 will be $54 and $48 for reserved. General admission will be $44. All four shows will be held at the Watertown Fairgrounds Arena. Tickets will go on sale a little over a week from now on April 19. You can also call the DPAO and reserve tickets before they go on sale to the public.

10:17 AM

A Town of Lyme man accused of possessing firearm that had been stolen from his father. Twenty two year old Jordan Savage is alleged to have been in possession of the knowingly stolen rifle in the parking lot of Gander Mountain in Watertown back in early January. Savage, who was already incarcerated at the time of his arrest, was charged with fourth degree criminal possession of stolen property. He was arraigned and sent back to the Jefferson County Jail on $100 bail. The rifle was stolen sometime between late December and early January.

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An Antwerp woman is accused of pulling another woman's hair during a fight. The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Department arresting 23 year old Tia Elliott following an investigation into a physical domestic dispute that occurred last month at a home on Rt. 11 in the Town of Rossie. Elliott is alleged to have slapped and pulled the hair of a 23 year old female. She is charged with second degree harassment and was arraigned and released following an appearance in Gouverneur Town Court. A stay away order of protection was also issued for the victim.

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The Syracuse Orange are ranked third in the final "USA Today" men's college basketball poll of the season. Louisville received all 31 first-place votes after beating Michigan in Monday's national championship game. The Wolverines are ranked second. They beat Syracuse in the Final Four on Saturday. The Orange finished the season 30-and-10.

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Residents from two villages in Oswego County are under a boil-water advisory. People from the villages of Sandy Creek and Lacona are being told to boil their water before consumption until further notice. Health officials say a break in a water main is the reason for the advisory.

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New York's Comptroller tells the "Albany Times Union" additional companies will reveal where they're spending their political funds. Tom DiNapoli says his office is trying to create transparency into which political candidates or trade associations are being supported financially by companies that do business in New York. The list provided yesterday by DiNapoli includes Southwest Airlines and Harley-Davidson.

10:13 AM

Former disgraced New York Congressman Anthony Weiner reportedly wants a second chance at politics. In an interview with "The New York Times Magazine" Weiner says he's mulling a run for Mayor of New York City this year. He tells the publication that he commissioned a poll earlier this year to see if voters would give him another chance at political office after resigning in 2011 for posting racy photos on his Twitter account. He still has 4.3-million-dollars in past campaign funding. The "Times" reports Weiner would have to declare his candidacy by June 10th in order to qualify for 1.5-million-dollars in public matching funds.

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