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CVPH Walk With a Doc Continues March 23

Local physicians promote the benefits of walking, health education  PLATTSBURGH, NY —The next Walk With a Doc will bring spring to your health routine. The walk, offered by the University of Vermont Health Network—Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency, will take place on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at the YMCA on the […]

Vilas Home ushers in new era with ribbon-cutting

Historically sensitive renovations boast enhanced living quarters Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Margaret Street downtown construction wrap-up begins next Monday

Good Morning, On Monday, March 18, 2024, Rifenburg Construction and their subcontractors will return to Margaret Street to wrap up items that could not be completed in the fall. They will begin with installing new signal poles and pedestrian crossing facilities at the intersections of Margaret/Cornelia Streets, Margaret/Broad Streets, and Brinkerhoff/Oak Streets. Following this, they […]

ANNOUNCING Hill & Hollow Music Presents: Alan Blackman Jazz- Performing “Coastal Suite”

Join us in the theatre on May 19 at 3 PM to enjoy Baltimore-based jazz artists performing The Coastal Suite, a milestone in the rising career of award-winning composer-pianist Alan Blackman! The Coastal Suite represents a highly programmatic sound universe that encourages the musicians to imitate nautical sounds and expand the vocabulary of their instruments […]

Republicans tap former mayor Donald Kasprzak to run in Plattsburgh race

Click here for the WCAX story 

Council moves ahead with City Hall roof repairs

I should have shared this excellent February 3, 2024, Kim Dedam, Sun Community News story. It traces Plattsburgh City Hall’s history. Its architct designed the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The Howl Story Slam returns for its 8th season

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) and North Country Public Radio (NCPR) have announced the first five Howl Story Slams of the 2024 season. “Anyone can sign up to tell a story. Stories must be: true, under five minutes, adhere to the night’s theme and told without notes.” The first event is set for Wednesday, […]

Pearl Physical Therapy hosting yard sale to benefit Elmore SPCA – Donations Welcome!

Pearl Physical Therapy, located at 135 South Peru Street in Plattsburgh, is having a yard sale for Elmore SPCA. If you want to donate yard sale items to this cause, you can drop off donations at the clinic (135 South Peru St). The building has a donation area by the entrance to the left. If […]

University of Vermont Health Network initiatives address workforce shortage

Last fall, UVM Health Network partnered with Clinton Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College and launched a new program to train the next generation of surgical technologists. This initiative, designed explicitly for UVM Health Network staff working at partner hospitals in northern New York — Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Alice Hyde Medical Center […]

City Beach to host Eclipse Viewing Party

Live music, food trucks, activities and more during five-hour Eclipse special April 8 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

“Create Camp” at the Strand

Assistant District Attorney Dan Lennon announces mayoral campaign in Plattsburgh

Peru High School graduate Dan Lennon is highlighting housing, public safety, and youth recreation as the biggest issues facing the city. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Lake Champlain Pools, Spas & Stoves hits 50-year mark

The Hubbell family thanks customers and staff for their longevity Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CVPH Presents First DAISY Team Award

Four Registered Nurses Honored for Compassionate Care Provided to Dying Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/16/2024) – A group of four registered nurses who helped a dying mother spend her final days in peace and comfort while offering hugs and support to her daughters being left behind has been honored with the first DAISY Team Award at […]

Robert Thibodeau’s arrest sparks urgent calls for hospital security upgrades

Thibodeau allegedly planned to bring armed weapons to CVPH in Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh man told brother he wanted to kill upper management at CVPH, court documents show

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CVPH nurse reacts to latest incident involving an armed suspect who was headed towards the hospital

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Police ID ex-CVPH employee found with loaded shotgun en route to hospital,

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A Statement from CVPH President Michelle LeBeau

Former employee arrested; work continues to provide care in a safe environment PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/2024) — The following is a statement from the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau about today’s arrest of a former employee: “This morning, Plattsburgh City Police Department and the New York State […]

Plattsburgh City Police detain disgruntled former employee in possession of loaded firearm and believed to be enroute to CVPH

Plattsburgh City Police PRESS RELEASE 2/13/2024 On February 13, 2024, at 8:57 am, the Plattsburgh Police Department dispatch received information from B-COMM reporting a disgruntled former employee of the UVM Health Network (CVPH) was believed to be in route to the hospital in possession of loaded firearms. The initial caller was a concerned relative who […]

Burlington City Council unanimously approves next steps of CityPlace’s development

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Clinton County Legislator Wendell Hughes announces candidacy for Mayor of Plattsburgh

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Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest will not seek reelection

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Plattsburgh Parks and Rec unveils family-fun February lineup

Town partners with regional organizations and businesses for family activities over February break Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stand Center for the Arts launches “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign

The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the public phase of its ambitious “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign. This significant initiative aims to secure $905,000 in funds for the comprehensive infrastructure improvements in our 95 year old arts center building. This campaign is a pivotal step in ensuring the longevity of the […]