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No “associated criminality” found in claims against City Police leadership

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DiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Wall Street bonuses have a significant impact on tax revenue in the state and city budgets. DiNapoli estimates that the securities industry accounted for approximately $22.9 billion in state tax revenue, or 22% of the state’s tax collections, for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, and $5.4 billion in city tax revenue, 8% of total tax […]

April 1 Artisan’s Market at the Strand Center

Strand Center opens Artisan Market season April 1

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Plattsburgh Common Council passes cost estimate for Margaret Street Reconstruction Project

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Burlington clears out homeless encampments near vacant building

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Anonymous letter about Plattsburgh police chief could create hostile work environment, mayor says Now, Rosenquest’s office said the public

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Burlington approves noncitizen voting

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City of Plattsburgh, campus gearing up for St. Platty’s Day

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Plattsburgh International Airport Parking Update

  Please be advised that the daily rate for the Plattsburgh International Airport parking lot has increased from $8 TO $10 PER DAY. The free parking time will also decrease from 3 hours to 1 hour.⁠

Mayor Rosenquest appointed to NY Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials Executive Committee

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City of Plattsburgh unveils 2023 event lineup

Includes Bike Block Party, Parks Come Alive, Downtown Trick or Treat and more Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Legal cannabis dispensary coming to Plattsburgh

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A bright light gunned down: Syracuse 11-year-old’s family grieves the girl who always wanted to help

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Justice ‘reforms’ forcing prosecutors to toss out 69% of NYC criminal cases, alarming new study finds

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Rising Groundwater Threatens New York City — Researchers to Study How Much

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The North Country celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The “I HAVE A DREAM” Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration on January 16, 2023, at St. John XXXIII Newman Center began with a prelude by the MLK Singers. Town of Plattsburgh Michael Cashman was the Master of Ceremonies. Janice Tobin read excerpts from Dr. King’s “I HAVE A DREAM speech. Ms. Allison Heard, Vice-President […]

Dannemora Federal Credit Union donates $350K to YMCA renovation project

Dannemora Federal Credit Union (DFCU) is excited to announce a $350,000 donation supporting the Plattsburgh YMCA renovation project of CVPH Wellness Center on New York Road into a state-of the-art health and wellness facility. CEO of the Plattsburgh YMCA, Justin Ihne, said of the announcement, “We are immensely grateful that Dannemora FCU is providing this […]

Northern Insuring makes unprecedented donation

Giltz and McCullough families give $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA Click here for the Sun Community News story 

In new hands, Plattsburgh’s Koffee Kat remains ‘the working man’s coffee shop’

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Vermont Conversation: The last American newspaper

“If local news outlets don’t survive, he said, “the number of people who vote will be less [because] they don’t know who’s running for office, and …there’s going to be less community engagement.” He also predicted that without local watchdogs, “You’re gonna see your taxes go up.” Click here for the VTDigger story 

Mayor breaks council tie to demolish Crete

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Assemblyman Jones Toy Drive benefits The Christmas Bureau

Jones hopes to see his office “filled with toys again” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh police investigate Saturday morning stabbing at downtown nightclub

Officials do not believe there is a threat to the community Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Holiday Music Concert by Towne Meeting Band

Where: Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 When: Sunday, 12/11/22 Time: 3 pm Tickets available at the door: $10. Adults $ 5. Children12 and under Cash and checks only.