products by local artists; an event planner; a specialty popcorn store run by a local member of the Mohawk Native American tribe, and other local merchants who sell chainsaw-carved wooden statues and bourbon maple syrup. Under Leonard's direction, local residents converted the former Sears space into an elaborate Christmas village for the holidays using empty cardboard refrigerator boxes. While sales at some of the local stores were better than expected during the 2017 holiday season, the mall still faces other challenges. Bon-Ton closed in early 2018 leaving JCPenney as the only anchor left. See also List of shopping malls in New York References External links Official website Shopping malls in New York (state) Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States Buildings and structures in St. Lawrence County, New York Tourist attractions in St. Lawrence County, New York 1990 establishments in New York (state) Shopping malls established in 1990