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Another low cost airline is coming to Plattsburgh

Clinton County Legislature Statement: The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only “Nice Low Cost Carrier,” or NLCC, will be offering air service to Orlando, Florida from the Plattsburgh International Airport starting November 28, 2023. “Today is a tremendous day for our region,” said County Legislator/Airport Committee Chairperson Robert […]

Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh donates over $23,000 to help local kids

Thanks to the record-breaking number of people who came to Dozerfest in June and the numerous sponsorships from local businesses, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Plattsburgh recently awarded during a reception at Harmony Golf Club over $23,000 in grants to North Country organizations that support local children in need. This includes funding for the following: […]

City fails to approve property sale for hotel

Supermajority approval is required; Mayor cannot sign the sale agreement.  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Top 10 Towns To Retire To For Cheap In Beautiful Upstate New York

Plattsburgh is #2 Click here for The Traveler  story 

League of Women Voters to host “Common Read” discussion sessions

The League of Women Voters of the North Country invites interested readers to join a four-week reading and discussion group on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. from September 21 to October 12 at the Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. The two books for discussion during this “Common Read” session are The […]

Downtown Plattsburgh Gears Up for Spectacular 25th Annual Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration 

Saturday, 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm    Parade – Theme “25 years of Commemorations” Cumberland Ave, City Hall Place to Durkee Street PLATTSBURH, NY – As anticipation builds and the countdown to September 7th begins, the heart of downtown Plattsburgh is poised to burst into life with the vibrant celebration of one of its most cherished […]

Plattsburgh loses appeal to save downtown development project

Click here for the NCPR story 

CVPH Summer Concert Postponed Due to Weather

Ursa and the Major Key set to perform next week  PLATTSBURGH, NY (8/16/2023) – Due to rainy weather, the final act of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) annual Summer Concert Series featuring Ursa and the Major Key has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, August 23 from 6 pm to 7:30 […]

Lake City Arts Fest returning as bigger event on August 26

Talented artists and musicians for a day-long celebration of creativity and culture to City Hall, Trinity Park and MacDonough Park from noon to 6:30 p.m. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh gives grants to various North Country organizations

Over $23,000 handed out to organizations specializing in helping local kids Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Ursa and the Major Key Wraps up CVPH Summer Concert Series

Free concerts offer unique venue for families and friends to enjoy an evening together  PLATTSBURGH, NY  The final act of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) annual Summer Concert Series features Ursa and the Major Key. The event, which is free of charge, will take place on the hospital’s front lawn […]

Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Begins August 29

The 8-week program provides benefits for cancer survivors and those on maintenance treatment PLATTSBURGH, NY (08/09/2023) – A free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class offered to cancer survivors and those on maintenance treatment begins Tuesday, August 29 at 5 p.m. at the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). MBSR program […]

North Country libraries awarded construction grants

Plattsburgh, Keene and Saranac Lake libraries among the projects announced Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Contemporary Dance – A Cautionary Glimpse of A.I. in “This is Not A Test”

Admission is free to all. (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Strand Center For The Arts will present Jess Bouharevich’s Contemporary Dance class performance of “This Is Not A Test” at 6 pm Friday, 7/28 at the historic Strand Theater. Admission is free to all. About the Performance News reports bombard us daily with the dichotomy between glorious […]

Plattsburgh Farmers Market plans Aug. 12 celebration

This year’s market features new vendors, a Little Free Library and Power of Produce Program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Music Fest and Artisan Market

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 6, 2023) Strand Center for the Arts is hosting Jumpin’ in July, an event sponsored by NYSEG, on Saturday, July 15, 11 am–5 pm on the front lawn of the arts center. Community members are invited to come and support local artisan vendors and enjoy live musical performances. “This year, Jumpin’ […]

New Hoops for Hope Tournament Tipping Off

Day of basketball honors local physician, supports family medicine in the North Country  PLATTSBURGH, NY (6/27/2023) – The inaugural Dr. David Anderson Memorial Hoops for Hope basketball tournament is set to tip off on Saturday, July 15 at Noon at the YMCA on the Oval. The event features a full day of 3-on-3, co-ed basketball […]

Hundreds gather to honor fallen NYSP Captain Christopher Garrow at funeral service

“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

Three WWII veterans flew on Saturday, June 17 North Country Honor Flight #47

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

Fifteen North Country Lady Vets Take to the Honor Flight Skies

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

City of Plattsburgh promises a fun-filled Fourth of July

Parade, free concert and fireworks among the downtown festivities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

In a suburban Central NY hotel, an international drama unfolds: Is the bus coming?

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Another celebration of our region’s glorious history

By John T. Ryan May 26, 2023 – Plattsburgh Excitement was in the air Friday as many supporters attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway. Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman told the large gathering he was so excited he had trouble sleeping the previous night. Located on Route 9 across from Clare […]

Plattsburgh Outside Art fundraising for 18th public mural

Newest addition coming to the Lake City is a ‘Welcome to Plattsburgh’ artwork Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Judge issues order saying Salina hotel at center of migrant housing dispute cannot evict guests

Click here for the Syracuse.com story