Sean Brynda
Reporter
WWNY
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Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Sean Brynda is a multi-media journalist with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He currently serves as the St. Lawrence County Bureau reporter for WWNY-TV.
At the MU School of Journalism, Sean worked as an on-air reporter for KOMU-TV and as a Missouri state government reporter for the Columbia Missourian Newspaper.
Sean also worked part-time reporting on international issues for the online program, Global Journalist which can also be found on NPR.
In addition, he worked as a part-time reporter in Costa Rica during the winter of 2022 for Noticias Monteverde, an independent news organization with both English and Spanish-speaking audiences. Sean focused on climate reporting in the country.
Earning his Eagle Scout rank in 2017, Sean continues to enjoy the outdoors and can be found hiking the trails in and around St. Lawrence County.
He also enjoys cycling, lacrosse, and water skiing.
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Town leaders may have tough decisions to make when it comes to what the town can afford.
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One north country ambulance squad says a new state law will make sure its services continue. It’s all because of a change in how insurance money is paid.
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The Waddington American Legion Post 420 hopes a recent expansion will draw in new members.
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Massena officials are going after 2 village properties, saying the police are getting called there too many times. The village is going to court to get the properties either shut down or cleaned up.
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With the Ogdensburg Salvation Army out of action this holiday season, other community groups are stepping in to fill the need.
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Organizers of Cape Vincent’s French Festival have concerns about the future of the village’s biggest tourism draw. It’s all because of a lack of volunteers.
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Massena is set to help businesses improve their properties again. Round 2 of a certain kind of village funding opened up recently.
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Students at SUNY Canton are studying how to make better concrete.
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More than 100 people rallied at SUNY Potsdam on Thursday to fight for fair funding. It comes as the college looks at ways to solve a multi-million dollar deficit.
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A St. Lawrence University professor recently completed a multi-month kayak trip where she faced sub-zero temperatures and the threat of being crushed by icebergs.
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In Ogdensburg, the only candidate on the ballot for mayor went to the polls on Tuesday.
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Under St. Lawrence County's proposed budget, the owner of a home assessed at $100,000 will save more than $87 on their property tax bills.
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A $5 million federal grant will help the Port of Ogdensburg expand.
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As the winter months approach, the price of heating can get overwhelming at times. Officials say those struggling to stay warm can receive help.
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“We ‘re trying to block it off as best we can,” said Heuvelton fire chief Brett Bailey.
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To get into the Halloween spirit, many people watch the 1984 horror classic ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ and the series of movies it spawned. Around the north country, the films inevitably lead to conversations about Elm Street in Potsdam.
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The Salvation Army in Ogdensburg has put its services on pause, meaning the charity’s familiar bell-ringing fundraiser won’t be happening this holiday season.
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A visually impaired Morristown girl is training for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
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A kitchen fire damaged a trailer home in the town of Canton Thursday.
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Two people had to escape through a window as fire swept through their town of Hammond home early Thursday morning.
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Researchers at Clarkson University are on the cusp of creating biodegradable packaging that changes colors based on the freshness of food.
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Ogdensburg will have a public meeting with its police department Wednesday night and there’s so much interest a larger space is needed.
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Fire departments are burning through more and more money as equipment costs continue to rise. Around Potsdam, volunteers are turning to the town board for help.
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A Norfolk town justice has denied a motion to dismiss charges against a former Potsdam police officer accused of choking a suspect in custody in April.
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Changes at Clarkson University as it focuses on growing some programs. But it could mean cuts to other programs at the college.
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The St. Lawrence Seaway may be closing down temporarily due to a workers strike in Canada.
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Take two people who do the same job. One works for the state; the other works for a non-profit and contracts with the state. But the two people aren’t paid the same. That’s the story from one non-profit which works with people with developmental disabilities.
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More people are depending on the Massena Salvation Army and the time is now to think about ways to help the community raise money by ringing a bell.
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In a season of change, new signs are popping up in downtown Watertown.
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When you fight weeds in your yard, you likely get frustrated when they come back so quickly. Well, the same thing is happening on a larger scale on the Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County.
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If you don't know how to operate a fire extinguisher or know when to replace your smoke detector, the Morristown Fire Department can help.
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Ogdensburg needs to have a preliminary budget passed by October 31 and there’s one regular city council meeting left to get it done.
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Looking for books for children and teens? Carthage Free Library is giving thousands away.
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Ten years ago, fire hit Gunnison Chapel on the campus of St. Lawrence University - silencing the chimes. On Friday, we met current chime-players who reflect what happened a decade ago, and how what they do today is important.
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Grace United Methodist Church is giving away men’s and women’s clothing such as sweaters and shoes, ranging in all sizes.
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Be aware of online sextortion. That’s the message from the Potsdam Police Department as it gives a community presentation Thursday evening.
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Federal student loan payments resumed October 1 after being paused for more than 3 years. It’s a lesson in mathematics for current students.
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A cyberattack on Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is now a local lesson on the campus of SUNY Canton.
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Jefferson-Lewis BOCES has seen a 20 percent jump in enrollment in its career and technical education programs this year.
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SUNY Canton’s Esports program is seeing more and more participants. What began with 20, has grown to nearly 100.
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An old sawmill in St. Lawrence County has burned to the ground after a fire Wednesday evening.
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Standing for 94 years, Ogdensburg City Hall needs repairs. Pieces are falling off and people down below could get injured.
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How often do you think about accessible entryways when entering a business while running an errand? One Massena man says he thinks of it a lot and thinks there are problems in the village and town.
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“It’s being predicted that we’re going to be seeing anywhere between 50,000 and 150,000 people coming through the county for the eclipse," says St. Lawrence County Emergency Services Director Matthew Denner.
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If you have any chemicals, pesticides, or paints that you are no longer using, Saturday could be your chance to get rid of them properly.
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At one orchard in St. Lawrence County, apples are ripe and plentiful for picking.
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Reaction to the SUNY Potsdam restructuring announcement was swift among students and the surrounding community.
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If you knew someone who had an allergic reaction to bee stings, would you know what to do? The answer was yes for a Norwood-Norfolk student who ended up saving a life.
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Hermon-DeKalb Central School believes the best way you teach grade school children about pollination is to bring an entire beehive to the students in the classroom.
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