Wellesley Island News

In the 1960s, it was run by his grandparents; in the '90s, by his aunt and uncle.

New York State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested Omar J. Dames , 31, of Douglasville, GA for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.

State Police based in Alexandria Bay arrested 29-year-old Canadian Kien D. Nguyen Monday as he tried to enter the United States at the Thousand Islands Port of Entry on Wellesley Island.

If you live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or New York and love scenic drives and road trips, this trip along Interstate 81 is perfect for you.

If you didn't make it to the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center's Autumn Festival on Saturday, you missed a good time.

The feel of fall is drawing north country residents out to look for their jack-o'-lantern or pie pumpkins, but growers across the region report inconsistent crops this year.

Alexandria Bay-based State Police arrested Kimberlee D'Aoust , 42, of Gatineau, PQ last night after she attempted to cross into the United States at the Wellesley Island border crossing.

WHO:Minnie T. Hartman, 84, Alexandria Bay, is a living witness to the transformation of the historic Boldt Castle and Yacht House.

General Mills' Cascadian Farm has announced a "click to give" initiative supporting the trails in New York State Parks.

A Polish citizen faces an allegation that he smuggled two of his compatriots, as well as a Belarusian and an Australian, into the United States at Wellesley Island.

Wellesley Island, NY - State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested Robert Champagne , 43, of Lantiere, PQ and Roger Therrien , 56, of Desmonts, PQ at the Wellesley Island Border Crossing.A Police allege that the two were found to be in possession of cocaine during a routine secondary vehicle search at the Wellesley Island Port of Entry.A Police charged ...

State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested Dustin J. Vantassel , 18, of Watertown for 2nd-Degree Harassment.

State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested Reed B. Price, 20, of Wellesley Island, Owen M. Hoffman, 20, of Rochester, NY, and Arthur C. Dessein, 20, of Syracuse, NY on charges of 3rd-Degree Criminal Mischief.

More than 200 people gathered July 31 in a section of Wellesley Island State Park adjacent to Thousand Island Park's Rock Ridges Nature Trail to unveil and dedicate the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Monument.

A Florida man has donated a 117-year-old antique steam yacht to the Boldt Yacht House to share the piece of history with the public.

Alexandria Bay-based State Police arrested Paul-Andre Boulet, 20, of Asbestos, QC following an inspection at US Customs on Wellesley Island.

Thomas H. Schwalm, owner of Thousand Islands Country Club, died Thursday at his home on Wellesley Island.

A Quebec man was caught with hash, ecstasy and marijuana at U.S. Customs on Wellesley Island, according to State Police.Paul-Andre Boulet of Asbestos, Quebec, was arraigned in Town of Orleans Court.He pleaded guilty and paid a $550 fine.

WHERE: Directions and guidance will be provided at Vivekananda Cottage at Thousand Island Park, Mountain Avenue, on the southwestern tip of Wellesley Island, at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

The rock is literally off the beaten path, but it has tremendous meaning to the followers of Swami Vivekananda.