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Watertown, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Watertown! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many summer reading hours could win you NY State Fair tickets?
  • Why Watertown leaders say homelessness is now the worst they’ve seen
  • North Country veterans share emotional moments from Honor Flight to D.C.

Also on today's calendar: Ages 8-12 Tween Crafternoon and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 55, low: 45.
  • Friday: Still cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Unearth a Story With Roswell: Summer Reading Program Kicks Off (informnny.com) — Watertown readers of all ages can dive into the “Unearth a Story with Roswell” summer reading program, logging hours from June 1 to August 31, 2026, for prize drawings. Children, teens, and adults can track reading online or on paper, with every hour counting as an entry and all participants eligible for a grand prize drawing of four New York State Fair tickets and parking.
   

2. Watertown homelessness worst ever seen, city lawmaker says (wwnytv.com) — Homelessness in Watertown has surged more than 50% in five years, and local officials say it’s the worst they’ve ever seen. City and county leaders describe an uphill battle against statewide homelessness, noting services in Watertown attract people seeking shelter while outreach programs slowly move residents into housing.
   

3. North Country veterans take Honor Flight to Washington memorials (wwnytv.com) — From Watertown, North Country veterans recently joined an Honor Flight from Syracuse to Washington, D.C., to visit major military memorials. Many Vietnam veterans described the emotional impact of seeing the World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, reflecting on fallen comrades and finally experiencing a trip they had long hoped to make.
   

4. Canton Pavilion Riley Room fundraiser underway (northcountrynow.com) — A major renovation of Canton’s Riley Community Room is underway, backed in part by the Watertown-based Northern New York Community Foundation, which is coordinating fundraising. Canton residents are being asked to donate, with checks mailed to the foundation’s Washington Street address in Watertown to support upgrades like new flooring, lighting, bathrooms, and improved acoustics for year-round community use.
   

5. Lawmaker: Where's the state prison safety report? (wwnytv.com) — State prison safety is back in the spotlight from Watertown as a local lawmaker presses Governor Hochul’s administration on a long-delayed, $9.3 million review of New York’s correctional facilities. With National Guard troops still staffing prisons under an ongoing state of emergency, officials say the long-promised report on violence and safety concerns will be released soon and guide future changes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mailman delivered my package to wrong address yesterday.
    If you have a package with the same 1st name please message me. (Nextdoor East main)
  • KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Kinney Homecare Billing Representative in Watertown. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Watertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watertown here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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