Archive for 'City News'
2025 Stuff the Strand event a resonating success
Casella, Northern Adirondacks Kiwanis and Morrisonville Girl Scouts Troop 4202 recognized for impressive results Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Service Org News, Social Issues.
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Peru’s Owen Laforest applauded for making a heartfelt difference
Surpasses personal goal to help other kids during hospital visits and stays Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Youth News.
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Plattsburgh murder suspect found guilty
The jury handed down the verdict Wednesday evening Click here for the WPTZ story
Posted: October 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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More Students are Choosing Clinton Community College
CCC Sees Highest Overall Student Enrollment Figures in Five Years PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is continuing to grow, with fall enrollment up more than 9 percent over a year earlier and the highest since 2020. The college has 488 students enrolled on campus, up from 457 a year ago. In addition, full-time equivalent enrollment, […]
Posted: October 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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The Smile That Said Everything: A Nurse’s Impact at the End of Life
New DAISY Award honoree Walter Rooks, RN ensures patient’s final moments filled with peace, respect CVPH News Release – Oct. 21, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY – When Jessica Furnia’s father, Ricky Taylor, was unexpectedly admitted to University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, her world shifted in an instant. The man who […]
Posted: October 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Stuff the Strand
Happy Friday! Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis’ annual Stuff the Strand event is TODAY, October 17th, from 10am-4pm. Help us fill each of the 901 seats in the Strand Center Theatre with 21 lbs. of food and baby items to help our neighbors throughout Clinton County! Last year, they set a goal of seven pounds per seat […]
Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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North Country Honor Flight #67 flies to Washington D.C.
Plattsburgh – North Country Honor Flights #66 and #67 took to the skies on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Dave Brown took photos of the Send-Off Ceremony and allowed the Peru Gazette to post them. Thank you! Dave. Gina Bond provided the veteran biographies. The following veterans flew on Flight #67. Jack Bitter Jr., US Army, 1968-1970, […]
Posted: October 13th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Veterans' News.
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Plattsburgh native makes it onto “The Voice” singing competition show
Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: October 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, General News, National News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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A decade later, Burlington’s downtown mall redevelopment opens
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Posted: September 25th, 2025 under Business News, City News, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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CVPH Financial Counselors Offering Weekly Drop-in Opportunity at Diagnostic Center
Help addressing medical debt, insurance enrollment available Plattsburgh, NY – Medical bills can feel overwhelming and even with insurance, costs like deductibles or services that are not fully covered can add up quickly. To help, the Financial Counselors at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are available every Wednesday from […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Comedy Night to support local autism community
Event at a glance What: Comedy Night benefiting Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY Headliner: Ray Harrington (with a Vermont Comedy Club-curated lineup) When: Thursday, Sept 18, 7:00 PM Where: Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, NY Why: Funds raised support resources, connection, and advocacy for our local autism community
Posted: September 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Moving Toward Wellness Series Focused on Life After Cancer Treatment
FitzPatrick Cancer Center program offers resources, support and education PLATTSBURGH, NY – Helping people who have completed cancer treatment begin a new chapter in their lives is the goal of an eight – week program offered by the FitzPatrick Cancer Center, part of University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). Moving […]
Posted: September 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Historian Dr. Alexandria Russell to Speak on Black Women’s Legacies in the American Revolution
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 6:30 p.m. at Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, at SUNY Plattsburgh PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Clinton County Historical Association, in partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, will host historian Dr. Alexandria Russell for a public lecture on Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins […]
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Senator Kirsten Gellibrand in Plattsburgh with good news for local manufacturers
Plattsburgh, NY: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand came to Alstom’s Plattsburgh railcar manufacturing facility last Friday with good news. As a member of the Senate’s Appropriations Committee and Transportation subcommittee, she should be able to secure an additional $350,000 for Clinton County’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. The appropriation still must be approved by the full Senate […]
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Chad Nichols pleads guilty to charges related to death of Jahfari Joseph
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Posted: September 9th, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Calvin Castine’s Home Town Cable Network videos every Honor Flight Send-0ff Ceremony.
Posted: September 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Wish the Vets a great day!
U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh, NY – September 6, 2025 – North Country Honor Flights 64 and 65 are in the air. As of this evening, the Honor Flight will have transported 980 veterans to and from our nation’s capital, where they visit the memorials honoring their service. Thirty vets are on today’s flights. As usual, there […]
Posted: September 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones and Former Assemblywoman Janet Duprey Endorse Michael Cashman for the 115th Assembly District
PLATTSBURGH, NY — In a powerful show of bipartisan unity, Assemblyman Billy Jones and former Assemblywoman Janet Duprey formally endorsed Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman in his campaign to represent New York’s 115th Assembly District. “When I decided to step down, I thought there was one person that would be great at this job, and that’s […]
Posted: September 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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North Country Honor Flight Announces September 6th Flight
[PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming flight and ceremony on Saturday, September 6, 2025, honoring 30 veterans from the Vietnam and Cold Wars with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. The day begins with a patriotic send-off ceremony at 7:00 a.m. at the US Oval where family, friends, […]
Posted: September 2nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Shaelyn Band offers a high-energy mix of classic soul, deep blues, funky grooves, and rock
Posted: September 2nd, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News.
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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies
Plattsburgh, August 28, 2025. A positive rabies test result was reported to the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). A City of Plattsburgh resident contacted the City Police and Animal Control Officer after finding a bat acting strangely in their front yard. The bat was then removed and sent for testing by City personnel. On 8/27/2025 CCHD was informed […]
Posted: August 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Blood Donated to Adirondack Blood Center Benefits Patients in the North Country
Area businesses, organizations and donors integral to maintaining adequate blood supply Plattsburgh, NY – With the tremendous support of many area businesses and organizations, the Adirondack Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has planned several blood drives in September in support of its mission […]
Posted: August 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Plattsburgh officials to meet with Army engineers about failing Air Base systems
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Posted: August 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Congressional News, National History, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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East Coast Watercross Triple Crown Finale Hits Plattsburgh City Beach August 1–3
WHAT: The final round of the East Coast Watercross Triple Crown is making waves on the Adirondack Coast! From August 1–3, 2025, Plattsburgh City Beach will host over 100 top jet ski racers from across the U.S. and Canada as they battle it out on a challenging 30-buoy course for championship glory and a $25,000 […]
Posted: July 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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24-hour crisis center opening in Plattsburgh to close mental health care gap
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Posted: July 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues.
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