In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

🏃‍♂️ Lloyd Martin: Pioneering Young Runner with Down Syndrome Completes London Marathon

🎓 From Biochemistry to Criminal Justice: Olivia Wood’s Scholarship Win at JCC

💰 NY Sales Tax Gains Sluggish at 1.6% in First Quarter of 2024

🚔 New Jersey Man Arrested in Massena for Drug Possession and Impersonation

💼 Micron Gears Up for Major Expansion in Syracuse with $6.1 Billion Federal Boost

🌀 Cyclone Girls Combine Talent and Tenacity for a Strong Track Season Start

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

April 26, 2024

Alien Weekend

April 27, 2024

murder in Margaritaville

April 28, 2024

Bertrand Russell's Marriage and Morals (Reading group meeting #1)

Lloyd Martin: Pioneering Young Runner with Down Syndrome Completes London Marathon

19-year-old Lloyd Martin has made history as the youngest person with Down Syndrome to complete the London Marathon. After running 14 miles continuously, a personal best, he finished the race by alternating walking and jogging. Lloyd was recognized with a Guinness World Records plaque at the finish line. His mother, Ceri Hooper, a former international athlete, has played a crucial role in his training regimen, primarily developed through 5k races.

From Biochemistry to Criminal Justice: Olivia Wood’s Scholarship Win at JCC

Olivia Wood, a student at Jefferson Community College, was awarded a $500 scholarship by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association. Initially a biochemistry major, Wood was inspired to pursue a career in law enforcement after speaking with a state trooper trainee. She has been in the criminal justice program for a year and a half with the goal of becoming a trooper. The scholarship, presented by Jefferson County Sheriff Peter R. Barnett, will aid her continued education. Wood acknowledged the scholarship as an honor and credited her professor, Paul Alteri, as an inspiration.

NY Sales Tax Gains Sluggish at 1.6% in First Quarter of 2024

Local sales tax collections in New York State increased by 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, totaling $5.6 billion, with New York City driving most of the growth. The increase marks the slowest growth for this period since 2021. While New York City and Westchester County saw notable increases, several upstate regions experienced declines, with Yates County recording the most significant drop.

New Jersey Man Arrested in Massena for Drug Possession and Impersonation

Kasine A. Forsey, a 29-year-old man from Passaic, New Jersey, was arrested in Massena after a traffic stop led to charges of drug possession and criminal impersonation. Forsey is currently being held without bail following his detention by the state police's VGNET.

Micron Gears Up for Major Expansion in Syracuse with $6.1 Billion Federal Boost

Micron Technology is poised for expansion in Central New York with $6.1 billion in federal funding from the CHIPS and Science Act, coinciding with President Biden’s upcoming visit to Syracuse. The investment will enhance local semiconductor manufacturing, with Onondaga Community College playing a key role in training a workforce through its new electromechanical technology program. The initiative is backed by significant political support and aims to create thousands of jobs and drive regional economic growth.

Cyclone Girls Combine Talent and Tenacity for a Strong Track Season Start

The Watertown High School girls’ track and field team is off to a strong start this season, showcasing impressive performances at recent meets. Despite challenging weather, Coach Robin Boomhower commends her team’s dedication. The team, featuring a blend of veteran and new athletes, looks forward to further progress throughout the season.