Thomas Cafarella

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the region Wednesday night, causing damage and leaving people without electricity to keep cool from the hot temperatures.

MORRISTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Communities across St. Lawrence County are preparing for Fourth of July celebrations, with Morristown and Norwood each hosting parades, fireworks, and family activities beginning Friday night and continuing through the holiday.

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - St. Lawrence County residents 60 and older with qualifying incomes will find fewer farmers market coupons available this year through the county's Office for the Aging.

ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - A long-awaited independent report analyzing the culture, operations and safety of New York's state correctional system is out — and local lawmakers and union representatives are weighing in.

Downtown Potsdam is in the middle of a multimillion-dollar streetscape project — but that’s not stopping Summer Fest.

“It's a constant battle to raise enough money to keep going,” Gardner said.

POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - A vacant building on Main Street is set to be converted into affordable senior housing under a $28 million redevelopment plan that includes a 33-year tax break.

POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - St. Lawrence County is using public money to clean up two contaminated, tax-delinquent former gas stations this year, removing underground tanks and other materials at both sites.

CANTON, New York (WWNY) - Two anonymous letters sent to local lawmakers raise concerns about the condition of Partridge Run Golf & Country Club, the village-owned course in Canton — but golfers who played there Wednesday say the criticism does not reflect what they experienced on the course.

Two anonymous letters sent to local lawmakers raise concerns about the condition of Partridge Run Golf & Country Club, the village-owned course in Canton.