A bill that would ban the sale, manufacturing, possession and distribution of deceptively labeled hallucinogenic “bath salts” in New York State has been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The bill was sponsored in the state Senate by Sen. Joseph Griffo, Republican representing the 47th District.

NORWOOD -- Among the events during the recent Norwood-Norfolk Booster Club fundraiser in the Norwood Park was a session of the popular exercise program Zumba.

Amy LaRoe, left, Norwood-Norfolk Booster Club president, thanks Alisah Todd for hosting Zumba in the park.

The fundraiser netted $100 to benefit the club.

NORWOOD – Canadian Blues, the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company and the famed Norwood Brass Firemen are all appearing soon at the Norwood Village Green Concert Series.

The concerts take place in the downtown bandshell at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but a bucket for donations will be passed through the audience.

J.W. Jones, billed by Toronto’s Globe and Mail as “one of Canada’s top blues guitar stars,” will perform Thursday, July 21. He has played throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia and Brazil.

LOUISVILLE – The RiverView 5K Run/Walk Race Series has set race dates for July 21 and Aug. 8.

On July 21, the race is at Richard's Landing Trail, Louisville, the entrance next to the town beach. Race day registration is at 6 p.m., and the race begins at 7.

On Aug. 8, the race from Whalen Park Trail in Louisville starts at 7, with registration at 6.

The fee is $15 for each race, or $25 for both.

For all those who can't get away for a vacation this year, why not try a staycation right in your own county. Robert Moses State Park in Massena is a great spot for a family to camp and the beach there is great...Lots of sand, it's just like going to the ocean. I just spent the weekend there and there were lots of camping spots available, the bathroom, shower areas were kept clean and the weather was very cooperative. If you've never been to the beach there you should really take a trip to the Robert Moses State Park. It's the route right across from the St. Lawrence Centre Mall.

St. Lawrence County’s Community Development Program (CDP) office will be distributing $49,812 in emergency food and shelter funds awarded by a national board chaired by FEMA with representatives of several national charities.

A local board made up of representatives from the Salvation Army, United Way of Northern New York, Catholic Charities, the CDP office, the county Office of the Aging, and Renewal House will determine how the funds will be distributed among local service agency programs.

OGDENSBURG -- State Sen. Patty Ritchie is inviting the public to attend an open house 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in her new Ogdensburg district office in the basement of City Hall.

“It’s been more than 40 years since Ogdensburg has been home to a full time state Senate office,” said Ritchie. “Our new office will make it easier and more convenient for St. Lawrence County residents to obtain the assistance from their state government they need.”

MASSENA -- The 31st annual Boss Frog Jumping Contest takes place Thursday, July 21 at 9 a.m. at the Massena Arena.

Age groups are as follows: 5 & under, 6 - 9, and 10 and over.

To pre-register or for more information, call the Massena Recreation Office at 769-3161. Participants may register the morning of the event. Trophies, ribbons and prizes will be awarded in all age groups.