In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

🐼 City Council Weighs Limited Funding for Zoo New York Amid Financial Turmoil

💧Watertown Approves Major Funding to Seal Decades-Old Reservoir Leak

🚓 Machete Attack in Watertown Leaves Two Injured; One Now Recovered

🚨Night Out Turns Dangerous: Man Shoots Himself and Bystander Outside Local Club

🐄 Avian Flu Detected in U.S. Dairy Cattle: Cornell Expert Assures Public Safety

🥎 JCC Softball Team Kicks Off 2024 Season with Thrilling Victory Over OCC

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

April 2

Cataraqui Valley Toastmasters (Kingston)

April 3

CFB Kingston Toastmasters

April 4

Meditation Group Sitting

April 5

Tim Grant EP Release Party

Eclipse Weekend

April 6

cirque du soleil

stuck in the muck spring sling

international taste festival

native solar eclipse festival

The Native American Solar Eclipse Festival

Comedy and Live Music for Eclipse Weekend

Lake Ontario Eclipse Festival

HELLO WEEKEND: Sun, Moon, & Music: Eclipse Fest

Comedy Show with Jimmy McCartney

Lemoine Point Walk & Talk

April 7

The Warrior's Way: Ancient Spiritual Teachings of Martial Arts

City Council Weighs Limited Funding for Zoo New York Amid Financial Turmoil

The City Council is poised to vote on a proposal to allocate $100,000 to Zoo New York for its upcoming season, a sum significantly lower than the zoo's requested $375,000 annual support over five years. This decision follows debates among council members and the city manager regarding the zoo's financial sustainability, potential tax implications, and the broader need for financial support from additional governmental entities.

Watertown Approves Major Funding to Seal Decades-Old Reservoir Leak

Watertown is set to approve up to $750,000 for repairs to a major leak in a Thompson Park reservoir, losing 400,000 gallons of water daily. The leak, found in a pipe within 30 feet of concrete, has been a known issue for decades. The City Council, including advocate Benjamin J. Shoen, supports the funding for the repairs, which are deemed an investment in water conservation. The effort to fix the leak has involved city staff and DN Tanks, indicating a comprehensive approach to this infrastructure problem.

Machete Attack in Watertown Leaves Two Injured; One Now Recovered

In a recent incident in Westville, a man from Malone has been apprehended and placed in detention following a drive-by shooting. The incident, which involved a BB gun, occurred on Wednesday on Route 37. This alarming event led to a swift response by law enforcement, resulting in the suspect's capture and subsequent incarceration.

Night Out Turns Dangerous: Man Shoots Himself and Bystander Outside Local Club

A man in Watertown inadvertently shot himself in the leg outside the Paddock Club, with the bullet ricocheting and hitting a woman in a crowded hallway. The incident led to police charges against the man and raised questions about public safety.

Avian Flu Detected in U.S. Dairy Cattle: Cornell Expert Assures Public Safety

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reported avian influenza in dairy cattle in several U.S. states, initially identified in Texas. Cornell University's Robert Lynch reassures that this does not pose a significant risk to cows or milk production and consumption. Cattle have recovered without fatalities, and safety measures ensure milk from affected cows is discarded. Lynch emphasizes milk's safety, backed by stringent pasteurization processes and advises farmers on preventive measures. A recent avian flu case was also noted in a wild bird in New York's Suffolk County.

JCC Softball Team Kicks Off 2024 Season with Thrilling Victory Over OCC

Watertown, New York, was the stage for an exhilarating local sports day that included college softball and figure skating. Jefferson Community College opened its 2024 softball season, hosting Onondaga Community College in a competitive doubleheader. The event saw JCC taking an early lead with Katie Call's double allowing two runs. Later, amidst a tied game, Mackenzie Lane's hit regained the lead for JCC, setting the score at 4-3.