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Several counties and cities in New York are accusing pharmaceutical companies of using false advertising and deceptive marketing practices to minimize the risk of addiction to opioids.

The sponsors of a bill to ban single-use plastic bags in New York are optimistic that the measures will be part of the new state budget. But there are still details to be worked out, including whether there should be a fee on paper bags.

Supporters of including legalized recreational marijuana for adults in the state budget rallied at the State Capitol to try to convince lawmakers to move faster on the issue.

The military base near Watertown creates thousands of jobs and makes up a big chunk of the North Country economy.

The Massena Memorial Hospital Board voted on Monday to remove interim CEO Charles Gijanto.

Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana plan to hold rallies each day at the State Capitol this week, urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to include the measure in the state budget.

In 2007 a soldier from Fort Drum was serving in Iraq when he threw himself on a suicide bomber. Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins was killed, but his actions saved the lives of three of his fellow soldiers.

Unions and many Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing for an expansion of the state’s prevailing wage law. But they are finding that the change might have some unintended consequences.

One of the most popular spring musicals at high schools in the region this month is "Mamma Mia!" It's a jukebox romantic comedy that features songs made popular by the '70s rock group ABBA.