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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A 23-year-old northern New York man has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for trying to smuggle marijuana across the border with Canada.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Canadian tourists are responsible for 25% of the sales at Destiny USA but say that a border crossing fee could prevent them from coming into the U.S.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Police in Canada say two men have been arrested and charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger train.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Federal officials are advising travelers to expect longer wait times during the Easter weekend at the border crossings with Canada in western and northern New York.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Destiny USA is attracting Canadian shoppers with its deals, lower sales tax, and selection of stores.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A former Playboy Playmate wants a new lawyer to defend her against charges that she tried to smuggle her Canadian boyfriend across the border into northern New York last summer.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Viewed by several at Destiny USA, both on the commons level and in the balconies above, the Native American Round Dance flash mob was a part of the international Idle No More movement, which supports the rights of Indigenous people.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  After siginificant renovations in November 2011, the Landmark Theatre is able to attract touring Broadway shows and Downtown businesses are reaping the benefits.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The former New Process Gear site has sold for $2.45 million.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  Border authorities are warning travelers there could be heavy traffic at crossings this weekend because of the Canadian Thanksgiving and U.S. Columbus Day holidays.

Monday, August 27, 2012  A northern New York man is scheduled to be arraigned on murder charges in the slaying of his father, whose body was found buried behind the house they shared near the Canadian border.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Law enforcement agencies in New York and in Canada are coming together for the "Safety Without Boarders Initiative" to improve road safety.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Whether your child is born in January or June could have an impact on whether they're identified as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. That's according to a new study.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A northern New York man has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges stemming from his attempt to elude U.S. Border Patrol agents after smuggling 240 pounds of marijuana across the Canadian border.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  A Canadian defense contractor plans to move its new corporate headquarters to northern New York, a move company officials say could create more than 200 jobs over the next two years.