Chris Johnston, of Peterborough, Ontario, holds his bag full of fish in one of the backstage holding tanks on the final day of Bassmaster Elite on the St. Lawrence River in Clayton. Sydney Schaefer/NNY Business
Reeling In A Major Economic Catch: Bassmaster Elite Series makes history in Clayton
September 4, 2020 by
Business Rises as Water Levels Fall To Normal
June 20, 2018 by
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES FILE PHOTO A tourist boat approaches Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay.
Defying A Wet 2017: Businesses look bravely toward 2018
January 24, 2018 by
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES FILE PHOTO
Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay opened in early spring despite high waters covering the docks, as seen from the air.
Growing Golden Along the River’s Edge: Jewlery designer focuses on giving back culturally
July 10, 2017 by
JUSTIN SORENSEN / NNY BUSINESS
Emilie Cardinaux with hand made items in her shop, The Golden Cleat in Clayton.
May 20 Questions: Jeff Garnsey
May 19, 2017 by
HOLLY BONAME / NNY BUSINESS
Growing up along the St. Lawrence River, Jeff Garnsey comes from a long line of outdoor guides and navigators. Today, after 26 years of serving with the U.S. Navy, he is fufilling his dream of continuing the family tradition and is a master captain and guide operating Garnsey’s Classic Island Cruises throughout the Thousand Islands region. We spoke with Mr. Garnsey about his career path and life on the water.
A Seaway of Economic Stimulation
May 10, 2017 by
JUSTIN SORENSEN / NNY BUSINESS
The 728 foot Canadian ship, Cedarglen, passes by Just Enough Room Island on its way to Silver Bay Minnesota.
Sailing Smoothly for 50 years: Antique Boat Museum Celebrates Birthday
May 8, 2017 by
JUSTIN SORENSEN / NNY BUSINESS
Rebecca Hopfinger, executive director of the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, stands with boating relics in one of the showrooms.
Saving a river: Plan 2014 seen as major win for St. Lawrence River dwellers
January 18, 2017 by
AMANDA MORRISON / NNY BUSINESS
A long-awaited and much-debated plan to regulate water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River was adopted by the U.S. and Canadian governments Dec. 8. Clayton’s Save the River was among the groups that pushed for nearly two decades for an updated regulation strategy. We sat down with the organization’s executive director, Lee Willbanks, to talk about the environmental and economic impacts of Plan 2014.
Many businesses experience most satisfying tourism season in 18 years
December 29, 2016 by
