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Archive for October 31st, 2025

Proposition 1 Explained: NY ballot measure would make amends in the Adirondacks

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The Lake Placid Film Festival is this Halloween weekend

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$135 million available to affordably advance local water infrastructure projects

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $135 million was made available to help communities across the State affordably undertake critical water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and State and federal grants that empower local governments to advance crucial upgrades — such as replacing lead service lines […]

New Windsor couple charge with stealing over $2 million from NY by submitting false Medicaid provider claims

Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Arrests in Investigation Into Fraudulent Billing by Medicaid Transportation Providers Accused of Stealing $2.9 Million New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that  on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, […]

Off the Wall

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Oct. 31 2025) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Off the Wall, ” an exhibition/gallery fundraiser. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 14, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will remain on display until Saturday, Dec. 15. There will be an open call for […]

DEC Announces 21st Annual Middle School Student Poster Contest Theme: “Water Connects Us All”

Poster Contest Submissions Accepted Through Jan. 2, 2026 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) today announced the theme for the annual water conservation poster contest for middle school students: “Water Connects Us All.” The 2026 poster theme challenges middle school students to learn about […]

Adirondack Blood Center Plans Several Community Drives in November

Patients from area hospitals benefit every donation collected  Plattsburgh, NY –Every unit of donated blood can help up to three North Country residents and the Adirondack Blood Donor Center is calling on the community to join them in supporting the health and wellbeing of their family, friends and neighbors by donating or sponsoring blood drive. […]

Businesses Could Benefit from SUNY Apprenticeship Program

Employers Invited to Informational Luncheon Nov. 13 October 31, 2025 – PLATTSBURGH — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College invites businesses and manufacturers to learn more about the SUNY Apprenticeship Program on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. to help them bridge the skills gap and reinforce their workforce. Presenters at the Apprenticeship […]

First Annual Michigan Fest Raises $19,000+ for Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project

PLATTSBURGH, NY — October 31st, 2025 — Dannemora Federal Credit Union (DFCU), UFirst Federal Credit Union, the Town of Plattsburgh, and the local Michigan Fest Committee are proud to announce that the first-ever Michigan Fest, held on August 2, 2025, raised an incredible $19,916.19 in support of the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project (BMG). The idea for Michigan Fest […]

Five NYS Correction Officers Arrested for Fraudulent Schemes to Obtain Unearned Sick Leave & Workers’ Compensation Benefits

October 30, 3035 , NYS Police News Release – Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji, New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced the arrests of five current and former New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) employees for separate schemes […]

Alstom announces it will hire 120 manufacturing employees at its Plattsburgh plant to meet increased demand for rail cars

October 31, 2025, 2:26 p.m. – Alstom updated its news release. Wide range of positions available in assembly, welding and painting  Full-time, permanent positions with health insurance, 401(k), etc.    Job offers expected to be made at job fair Thurs., Nov. 6   31 October 2025 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, […]