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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 […]

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, […]

Shaelyn Band offers a high-energy mix of classic soul, deep blues, funky grooves, and rock

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 […]

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 […]

Plattsburgh officials to meet with Army engineers about failing Air Base systems

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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 […]

24-hour crisis center opening in Plattsburgh to close mental health care gap

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UVM Health Network announces layoffs as part of budget cuts

“The cuts are largely to positions not involved in direct patient care, specifically in the network-wide finance, human resources and information technology teams.” Click here for the VTDigger story

Clinton Community College move and renovations underway ahead of fall semester

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External report on Plattsburgh City Police Department details lack of training, outdated procedures

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Families Coming Together to Support Breastfeeding as a Healthy Start for Babies 

Big Latch On at CVPH part of global event to raise awareness   PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/21/2025) – North Country moms, babies and families are invited to celebrate breastfeeding by participating in The Big Latch On planned for Saturday, August 9 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. The free event will be held in the boardroom at […]

CVPH School of Radiologic Technology Celebrates Seven Graduates

Majority of graduates remain in region to launch rewarding health care careers  PLATTSBURGH, NY – Four of the seven recent graduates of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) School of Radiologic Technology have joined the health system to begin a rewarding health care career in the North Country. Celebrated […]

Good Trouble Lives On Returns to Plattsburgh as a Follow-Up to Hands Off! and No Kings

Peaceful protest at Trinity Park to feature speakers, street theater, and civic engagement tablesPlattsburgh, NY –  On Thursday, July 17 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, local organizers will host Good Trouble Lives On, a peaceful protest and community action at Trinity Park in downtown Plattsburgh. The event builds on the momentum of previous demonstrations, […]

East Coast Watercross Returns August 1–3

Triple Crown Finale Brings Big Thrills to Plattsburgh City Beach The final round of the East Coast Watercross Triple Crown is making a splash on the Adirondack Coast August 1–3, 2025, as 100 of the country’s top racers hit the water at Plattsburgh City Beach for a high-octane weekend of jet ski racing, freestyle stunts, […]

New York State Police Release Body-Worn Camera Footage from Albany July 4th Response

Click here for the video.    The Albany Times Union reported on the July 4 chaos Four people, including a 64-year-old woman, were shot a block from where thousands gathered Friday for the Empire State Plaza fireworks. The four were bystanders, people whose only mistake was heading out to celebrate the holiday. But they happened […]

New Alstom contract with MTA to bring jobs to Plattsburgh plant

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CVPH Family Medicine Employee Candace Leduc Receives BEE Award

Recognized for minimizing patient impact as staff battled illness PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/3/2025) – It was a perfect storm of sickness. The flu and COVID-19 ran through the team like a wildfire as the clinic was at its busiest caring for patients fighting the same bugs. The front desk and call center staff were particularly hard hit. […]

Lawsuits seek demotion of Plattsburgh police chief, release of investigation

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CVPH Nurse Honored for Care of Mother, Baby After Life-Threatening Birth

Jamie Eagan, RN Receives DAISY Award PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/1/2025) – A normally beautiful moment bringing a baby into the world became life-threatening in the operating room. The newborn was healthy, but the new mother was losing a lot of blood. Jamie Eagan, RN, a member of the labor and delivery team at University of Vermont […]

Lawsuits filed against city of Plattsburgh over police chief appointment and investigative report

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$1 billion in financing to build and preseve nearly 3,000 affordable homes across NY

Includes major projects in Plattsburgh and Watertown Albany, NY, June 26, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 3,000 affordable, modern, energy-efficient homes will be created or preserved in communities throughout New York State as a result of $1 billion in housing bonds and subsidies. The latest funding awards help advance the Governor’s […]

Plattsburg ties all-time record high temp

We reached a bunch of records in the previous heat event, with the most notable one being Plattsburgh tying its all time highest temperature of 101 degrees

Fourth of July Celebration returns to Downtown Plattsburgh

This year’s event includes a parade, free concert, downtown food court and fireworks Click here for the Sun Community News services 

Serving with Pride: Native of Adirondacks now on NYC Council During LGBTQ+ Pride month

Erik Bottcher discussed growing up in Wilmington, N.Y., his struggles with mental health, and how he advocates for kids in crisis Clcik here for the MYNBC5 story