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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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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
Posted: July 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Clinton Community College move and renovations underway ahead of fall semester
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Posted: July 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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External report on Plattsburgh City Police Department details lack of training, outdated procedures
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Posted: July 23rd, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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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, […]
Posted: July 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Opinion, Political News.
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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, […]
Posted: July 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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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 […]
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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New Alstom contract with MTA to bring jobs to Plattsburgh plant
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Posted: July 9th, 2025 under Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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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. […]
Posted: July 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Lawsuits seek demotion of Plattsburgh police chief, release of investigation
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Posted: July 1st, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 1st, 2025 under City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Lawsuits filed against city of Plattsburgh over police chief appointment and investigative report
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 26th, 2025 under Business News, City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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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
Posted: June 26th, 2025 under City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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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
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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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
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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