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This section displays all of the Fort Drum news articles published in the past 7 days.


New York

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign Monday

Embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez will be out of office on Monday.

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign Monday

12:32 PM

Sackets Harbor

Man rescued after falling over cliff

A man is rescued after falling over the edge of a cliff in Sackets Harbor. Officials said Lane Reeder, 24 of Fort Drum, was walking along the edge of a cliff early Saturday morning when he fell over.

Man rescued after falling over cliff

11:33 AM

New York

Some state parks to see improvements

Construction is underway at parks and historic sites across New York State thanks to some new grant money.

Some state parks to see improvements

05/17/2013 02:15 PM

New York

Geologist: Earthquake may cause damage depending on population density

Geologist Frank Revetta at SUNY Potsdam said depending on the population density of where the epicenter was there could be some major damage.

Geologist: Earthquake may cause damage depending on population density

05/17/2013 01:44 PM

Fort Drum

How Fort Drum fights dangerous brush fires

There's no question brush fires can cause a lot of damage. But fighting them isn't as easy as just driving up and putting a hose to it. There are decisions that have to be made, especially on Fort Drum, where explosives can take down acres at a time and also endanger firefighters lives. As our Brian Dwyer reports, things like safety, the environment and even the neighboring communities all determine how a fire on post is handled.

How Fort Drum fights dangerous brush fires

Updated 05/15/2013 04:38 PM

Fort Drum

Fort Drum’s Commander visits soldiers in Afghanistan

Fort Drum's Commander is back from a short trip to Afghanistan. He was there to meet and coordinate efforts with 10th Mountain Division leaders.

Fort Drum’s Commander visits soldiers in Afghanistan

05/15/2013 02:15 PM

New York

Helping local governments facing financial trouble on Cuomo's agenda

Governor Cuomo has a number of items left on his agenda for this legislative session. Among those is helping local governments that are facing financial trouble. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman has more.

Helping local governments facing financial trouble on Cuomo's agenda

05/14/2013 02:21 PM

US

Angelina Jolie reveals she had surgery to prevent breast cancer

Word is coming out that actress Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. She made the revelation in an interview in an OP-ED piece in the New York Times. YNN's Mike Hedeen is took a look at this story and has reaction from the local medical community.

Angelina Jolie reveals she had surgery to prevent breast cancer

05/14/2013 12:32 PM

Fort Drum

Soldiers hoping to realize dream of becoming snipers

Monday was the start of a very important week for a handful of Fort Drum soldiers. Their future in the Army on the line as they began what can only be described as "are you tough enough" testing? But it's not just physical strength. As our Brian Dwyer reports, soldiers have to show they are mentally tough enough to realize their dream of becoming a sniper.

Soldiers hoping to realize dream of becoming snipers

Updated 05/13/2013 05:11 PM

New York

Cicadas to invade parts of New York

It's an invasion everyone is buzzing about, as a massive number of cicadas are expected to emerge any day now after 17 years underground. Experts said the inch-long insects will overrun several states along the east coast including New York and Pennsylvania. YNNs Crystal Cranmore takes a closer look at the phenomenon.

Cicadas to invade parts of New York

05/12/2013 07:15 PM

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