County jails in the north country are taking precautions to minimize the spread of the coronavirus — for both inmates and the correction officers who work in them. Read More ⇒

LOWVILLE — Lewis County has added one more confirmed case of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to three. Read More ⇒

CANTON — Neighborhood Centers are continuing to operate in St. Lawrence County but by appointment only, Director Felicia Dumas said. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — With the current COVID-19 pandemic creating a shortage of personal protective equipment in healthcare facilities, local manufacturing companies, educational institutions and architects are coming together to produce face shields for staff at Samaritan Medical Center. Read More ⇒

CANTON — One week after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in St. Lawrence County, Public Health Director Dana O. McGuire is offering the same advice. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — Confirmed cases of coronavirus within the county now total 23, up three from Tuesday, according to the county’s Wednesday afternoon YouTube video update. Read More ⇒

CANTON — There are 37 COVID-19 cases in St. Lawrence County as of Wednesday afternoon. It is the second day in a row with an increase of seven cases. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — Jefferson County confirmed two more COVID-19 cases Wednesday afternoon, bringing the total to 14 so far for the county. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — It may seem old fashion but writing a letter or sending a card can bring a smile to someone’s face. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie announced Wednesday that the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will permit staff to wear protective masks while on duty inside correctional facilities. Read More ⇒

CANTON — Sheriff Brooks J. Bigwarfe, in a news release Tuesday, warned residents of St. Lawrence County to be aware of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — The public health services of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties are joining with Jefferson Community College’s Center for Community Studies to survey residents regarding COVID-19 impacts. Read More ⇒

HANNAWA FALLS — The Helping Hands Food Pantry, 5868 Route 56, is open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday as a drive-through food pantry. Read More ⇒

ALBANY — The state devised a team for New York’s public and private hospitals to work together as one health care system, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, for the state to have a fighting chance to get ahead of the coronavirus COVID-19. Read More ⇒

WHITE PLAINS — The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees met virtually for its most recent regular meeting to review and approve its planned agenda items. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup reminds residents about the 211 CNY Program in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. This phone line provides referrals to hundreds of different agencies and organizations throughout Central and Northern New York. Read More ⇒

ROCHESTER — To help fortify its supply of surgical face masks for field staff, HCR Home Care has enlisted community volunteers to sew fabric masks. Read More ⇒

Experts from the Alzheimer’s Association believe dementia does likely not increase a person’s risk for COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus. The pandemic does present unique challenges for the 410,000 New Yorkers living with Alzheimer’s, as well as their caregivers. Read More ⇒

POTSDAM — The strain of social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic was too much for a Market Street business to bear as it closed its doors Monday. Read More ⇒

Despite the havoc caused by the coronavirus, 2020 Census officials vow to continue to make sure that everyone gets counted. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — Nearly three years ago, retired Fort Drum soldier Roman Espinoza and his wife saw a story about “Blessing Boxes” on the NBC News with Lester Holt. Seeing that the boxes were similar to the “Little Free Libraries” that had become popular nationwide, but with nonperishable food ite… Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — Mayor Jeffrey M. Smith has asked city police to patrol the fairgrounds after hearing that people violated the state’s social distancing orders by playing pickup basketball games and hanging out at the skate park. Read More ⇒

CANTON — Senior citizens in the St. Lawrence County community are being asked to be “hypervigilant” regarding a growth in reported scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒

MASSENA — The Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has put out a call for public donations of personal protective equipment. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — Oswego County reported three more cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday afternoon, bringing the county’s total number of cases to 20. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — The city will be receiving about $3.1 million from the $2 trillion federal coronavirus rescue bill that will be used for CitiBus and transportation programs. Read More ⇒

CANTON — The number of COVID-19 cases in St. Lawrence County continues to climb. County Community Health Educator Brigette Conklin reported Tuesday afternoon that there are now 30 cases of the disease in the county. Read More ⇒

LOWVILLE — Lewis County reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported no new confirmed cases of coronavirus Tuesday, but said three people have recovered after having the virus. Read More ⇒

SYRACUSE — In an effort to help manage the spread of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Onondaga Community College (OCC) will continue the suspension of face-to-face instruction through the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. The decision was made after receiving guidance from SUNY whic… Read More ⇒

SYRACUSE — The Oswego County Community Foundation announced that it has established the Oswego County COVID-19 Fund in partnership with the Richard S. Shineman Foundation and the United Way of Greater Oswego County to support nonprofit organizations working with communities that are dispropo… Read More ⇒

Coronavirus is spreading through north country prisons, and though their governing state and federal organizations made several policy changes last week to slow the spread, corrections officers, union representatives, inmate advocates and politicians say these changes are coming too late, an… Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — As authorities are strongly encouraging individuals to practice social distancing, Oswego Health is doing the same through telemedicine. Through telemedicine they can make sure that Oswego County still has access to care without leaving their homes. Read More ⇒

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo revealed Tuesday that he has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the pandemic infection to the doorstep of one of New York’s most powerful political families. Read More ⇒

MASSENA — Princess Anna from “Frozen” will be leading a Facebook Live yoga session on Sunday not just for the kids, but for anyone who wants to participate from home. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced $30,000 in initial grants to support nonprofit and civic organizations working to meet the needs of hundreds of north country residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒

CANTON — The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is continuing to play a crucial role for the large aging population, a population that has possibly needed the agency more now than ever, according to office Director Andrea M. Montgomery. Read More ⇒

NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo called for political and national unity Monday to fight the coronavirus after President Donald J. Trump said over the weekend he may order an enforceable quarantine for New York and surrounding areas in New Jersey and some parts of Connecticut as the pandemic … Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — Oswego County reported two more confirmed cases of coronavirus Monday afternoon, bringing the county’s total to 17. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Public Health Services confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in the county Monday afternoon. Read More ⇒

CANTON — St. Lawrence County Public Health reported Monday afternoon that there are now 23 cases of COVID-19 being tracked in the county.  Read More ⇒

MASSENA — The Massena Recreation Department’s doors are closed temporarily for new programming, but Recreation Director Michael McCabe has some alternatives. Read More ⇒

POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam President Kristen Esterberg reported in a letter to the campus Sunday that five students have been confirmed as having COVID-19. Read More ⇒

OGDENSBURG — With its president now self-quarantined at his Ogdensburg home with the coronavirus, the state Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association is “imploring” the state to allow its workers to use personal protective equipment to prevent the virus’s spread. Read More ⇒

OGDENSBURG — Preparation continues for the rehabilitation of the Ogdensburg Wastewater Treatment Plant. Read More ⇒

The Amish do their best to keep outside troubles from entering their daily lives. That’s not so easy when the trouble is an invisible virus spreading across the globe. Read More ⇒

Abbott Laboratories is unveiling a coronavirus test that can tell if someone is infected in as little as five minutes and is so small and portable it can be used in almost any health care setting. Read More ⇒