Clayton, NY News
Clayton is in Jefferson County, New York. This page collects ClickNNY's stories about Clayton, newest first, with links to the rest of Jefferson County. Events and businesses are on the Clayton page.
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- North Country communities receive $65 million for water and sewer projectsGov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $500 million in state grants for 106 drinking water and sewer projects statewide, including $65 million for 10 North Country projects.Government ·
- New York opens $76 million grant round for county infrastructure projectsNew York has opened a third round of County Infrastructure Grant Program funding, with applications due Feb. 5, 2027, after four North Country counties received $2.5 million in the previous round.Government ·
- Samaritan Medical Center reports 10 recent birthsThe attached report lists 10 births at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown from Oct. 4 through Oct. 10, 2026, involving families from several North Country communities.Community ·
- American Legion commander visits Clayton to hear veterans’ concernsAmerican Legion National Commander Jay Bowen visited Clayton’s American Legion Post 812 as part of a nationwide tour focused on veterans’ concerns.Community ·
- Thousand Islands Arts Center awarded $31,000 state arts grantThe Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton was awarded a $31,000 New York State Council on the Arts grant for planning and designing an Art Park.Community ·
- Thousand Islands Arts Center awarded $31,000 grant for planned Art ParkThe Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton has received a $31,000 New York State Council on the Arts grant for planning and design of an Art Park at 313 James Street.Community ·
- 4-H Camp Wabasso plans first fundraiser auction Oct. 17Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County plans a fundraiser auction for 4-H Camp Wabasso on Oct. 17, with proceeds intended to support youth scholarships and camp upgrades.Community ·
- Blood drives scheduled across the North Country Sept. 28-Oct. 3Blood donation events are scheduled at locations across the North Country from Sept. 28 through Oct. 3, with appointments available through the American Red Cross.Community ·
- Suicide prevention walk held in ClaytonThe Jefferson County Suicide Prevention Coalition held its annual walk in Clayton on Sunday, with proceeds supporting coalition programs and the event opening Suicide Prevention Week.Community ·
- What happened overnight across Jefferson CountyEmergency crews logged 30 calls across Jefferson County between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Filter and sort every call by category, or jump to the ones that stood out.Overnight ·
- Clayton hosts two-day New York rural health symposiumA two-day New York State Rural Health Symposium is being held at the Thousand Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, with discussions focused on health care challenges in rural communities.Community ·
- Clayton hosts two-day New York rural health symposiumA two-day New York State Rural Health Symposium is being held this week at the Thousand Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton.Community ·
- Jefferson County suicide prevention events planned for SeptemberThe Jefferson County Suicide Prevention Coalition has scheduled a walk, a sidewalk-chalking project and a color run/walk during September’s Suicide Prevention Month.Community ·
- Thousand Islands Train Fair set for Sept. 12-13 in ClaytonThe 39th Annual Thousand Islands Train Fair is scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13 at Cerow Arena in Clayton.Community ·
- Thousand Islands’ 1998 football season revisitedA ClickNNY community submission points to a retrospective on Thousand Islands football’s 1998 season opener in Clayton.Sports ·
- North Country weekend calendar includes festivals, races and marketsSeveral public events are scheduled around the North Country, including Blues in the Bay, the Sackets Harbor Marathon and Half Marathon, the Watertown Saturday Farmers Market, and a gem and fossil show in Clayton.Community ·
- Jefferson County groups schedule Suicide Prevention Month eventsEvents planned for September include a suicide prevention walk in Clayton, a weeklong chalk activity and a color run at Thompson Park.Community ·
- Carthage boys soccer opens season with overtime winCarthage defeated Thousand Islands 1-0 in overtime Tuesday in a nonleague boys soccer season opener, with Bartek Myszor scoring an unassisted goal.Sports ·
- Clayton Punkin’ Chunkin’ festival planned for Oct. 17Clayton’s annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ festival is scheduled for Oct. 17 at Frink Park, with pumpkin-chunking events, a farmers market, shuttles and a barbecue contest.Community ·
- Bassmaster Angler of the Year race reaches Clayton finaleThe top three anglers in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings are separated by one point entering the season finale in Clayton.
- Bassmaster Elite Series finale set for Aug. 27-30 in ClaytonThe 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season finale is scheduled for Aug. 27-30 on the St. Lawrence River, with Clayton serving as the host community.Sports ·
- Firefall scheduled to perform Aug. 27 at Clayton Opera HouseFirefall is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Clayton Opera House, with tickets listed from $58.50 to $68.50.Community ·
- Rollover crash with injury at 11417 County Route 9: unit checking on release from scene
- Thousand Islands Arts Center receives $1,500 grant for HR platformThe Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton received a $1,500 Northern New York Community Foundation grant to help pay for its use of the Paychex HR platform.
- Bassmaster Elite finale set for Aug. 27-30 on St. Lawrence RiverThe 2026 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite tournament is scheduled for Aug. 27-30, with 98 anglers competing initially from Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina.Sports ·
- North Country projects receive $2.5 million in state grantsState grants totaling $2.5 million were awarded for infrastructure projects in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis and Franklin counties, including work in Clayton, Ogdensburg, Malone and Port Leyden.
- Antique Boat Museum announces winners from 62nd annual show and auctionThe Antique Boat Museum announced award winners from its 62nd Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction in Clayton, including top honors for Alice and Lady Gibraltar.
- Thousand Islands Arts Center receives $1,500 capacity-building grantThe Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton received a $1,500 grant from the Northern New York Community Foundation to help cover its Paychex HR platform costs.Community ·
- Lakeside Outdoor Services has grown from one plow route into year-round property careThe Watertown company started plowing snow in 2010 and now runs landscaping, grading and property maintenance across Jefferson County and the Thousand Islands — and is ClickNNY's first Pro Partner.Business ·
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