Jefferson Community College’s Voices for Social Change will hold a public forum on mental wellbeing and coping on Thursday, April 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a virtual forum and all are welcome to attend.
A crowd gathered at the Thousand Islands school board meeting Tuesday night, after learning of plans by the school district to trim up to eight teaching positions.
It follows a provision included in the state budget. The law says youngsters of that age will have to be with a parent or legal guardian while hunting.
On Tuesday, a mix of protest and open-air market was held in a parking lot off State Route 37. People there want to see the legalization of recreational marijuana sales sooner rather than later.
It’s a proposal to keep the sales of recreational marijuana out of a town in Lewis County. Town officials say they are putting their foot down and don’t agree with the decision that came from lawmakers in Albany.
Some people are finding a shock in the mailbox. They’re being told they owe the state money they received in unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic; it’s extra money the state accidentally sent.
Governor Cuomo is allowing zoo attendance to increase to 50 percent, which means Watertown’s Zoo New York in Thompson Park can now host 1,000 people at once instead of 500.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli authorized state Attorney General Letitia James in a letter made public Monday to investigate the work state employees did on drafting and editing the book.
New York continues to open up and, as of Monday, bars and restaurants can stay open an extra hour. But now there’s another challenge that presents itself: finding people to work.
The trial for the man who recorded himself ripping down the LBGTQ+ Pride Flag at Watertown’s city hall last year had to be postponed after jurors saw him enter the courtroom with an armed escort.
Since their last COVID-19 reports on Friday, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties announced Monday that they have had 2 new deaths and another 84 new cases of the coronavirus.
People living in St. Lawrence County say they are down on the local economy, are struggling financially and overall, are not as happy as they’ve been in previous years. That’s according a survey that was just released.
Lewis County has created a series of vaccine videos for residents who may be skeptical of getting the shots. You’re likely to see them popping up on social media.
Governor Cuomo signed a bill making high-speed internet more affordable for low-income families. You shared your thoughts on that and other stories in the news.
Despite facing nearly a dozen accusations of inappropriate behavior toward women, more New Yorkers say Gov. Andrew Cuomo should not resign than say he should.
About 3.5 million U.S. veterans have been exposed to toxic fumes or other carcinogens during their time of service. Now, a bill has been introduced to fast track their access to health care benefits.
With the arrival of the South Jeff FC on the local sports scene, area soccer fans will be afforded the opportunity of local entertainment, with a team that plays a 12 game schedule in both the spring and the fall.
The review is prompted by protests – off and on campus. Students said SUNY Potsdam’s investigations of sexual harassment and abuse complaints fall short. The university now says it’s listening.
A Great Bend man managed to escape fire Friday morning by diving out his bedroom window. He lost his home and possessions, but his two dogs were saved - "that little bit of hope...means more than anything."
North country officials are neither surprised nor worried by reports that people may need a third round of shots to protect against variants of the coronavirus.
North country bar and restaurant owners say they will take what they can get when it comes to operating time, but they say the couple of hours they are still losing can make or break a business.
There’s at least one COVID death to report in the region Thursday. In addition, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties announced they have 67 new cases of the coronavirus.
Last year, COVID forced the Bonnie Castle Resort to delay its opening until the end of June and miss out on summer dollars. The season seemed to be bleak, but the resort’s general manager says the federal Paycheck Protection Program really helped.
