Legacy of Late Bridge Authority Executive Director Endures through Educational Support for Employees, Retirees, and their Families

     ALEXANDRIA — A pair of Jefferson County students with family ties to the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority were recently named the Class of 2026 recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Russell I. Wilcox Thousand Islands Bridge Authority Scholarship.

     Katherine Rastley, a 2026 General Brown High School graduate, and Chloe Sierra-Mae Gafford, a 2026 LaFargeville High School graduate, were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

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Recent high school graduates share a passion for the environment

     WATERTOWN — Recent high school graduates Sophia Cohen and Connor G. Young are the inaugural recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Friends of the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center Scholarship.

     The two 18-year-olds were selected for the $2,500 scholarship because of the passion they share for protecting the environment.

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Students Field 18 Requests for Funding Support from Diverse Slate of Tri-County Nonprofits

     WATERTOWN — Six nonprofit organizations serving tri-county residents will share $25,000 in grant funding to support a diverse range of community programs and projects thanks to the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation.

     The student-led Council annually reviews requests, not limited to youth programs, from tri-county nonprofit organizations to fund projects or initiatives that positively impact the quality of life in Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties. In addition to researching and recommending grants, Council members visit several nonprofit organizations and learn about community investment and leadership, nonprofit sustainability, and grantee stewardship.

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The Syracuse Orchestra performance celebrates a North Country benefactor whose generosity continues to enrich the region through music

     CLAYTON — The Northern New York Community Foundation invites the public to experience an evening of inspiring music at the annual Sidney T. Cox Memorial Concert on Friday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Clayton Opera House, featuring The Syracuse Orchestra.

     Presented with support from the Community Foundation in partnership with the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund (TIPAF), the annual concert honors the enduring legacy of Sidney T. Cox.

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Pair of Seniors Honored as Top Graduating Athletes at June Recognition Dinner

     WATERTOWN — Two members of the Immaculate Heart Central Class of 2026 are the top graduating athletes and recipients of the Clarence B. “Boots” Gaffney Award. Julianna L. Delaney was selected as the women’s recipient and Jameson M. Lettiere was named as this year’s men’s honoree.

     The Italian-American Civic Association established the Gaffney Award in 1980 following his retirement as athletic director to honor his commitment to Immaculate Heart Academy and IHC students. That same year, the award was first presented to the top graduating male and female athletes at Immaculate Heart.

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