On the shores of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and other North Country water bodies lie unique communities driven by seasonal tourism. Despite many challenges in the past few years, the communities have been driven in part by the marine industry, which has proven to thrive. Read the full story by WWTI-TV – Henderson Harbor, NY.
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