Archive for 'City News'
Light in a Family’s Darkest Hour
Labor and Delivery nurse honored for care during devastating delivery Plattsburgh, NY, April 1, 2026 – – For many expecting parents, the days leading up to an anatomy scan are filled with excitement – picking out names, imagining tiny fingers and picturing a future that suddenly feels close enough to touch. But for Marissa Burnell, […]
Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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CCHA awarded two major grants
Will Fund museum repairs and America250’s Signature Event Plattsburgh, March 31, 2026 – The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the receipt of $50,500 in grant monies through two 2026 Local Heritage Grants from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. The first grant for $10,500 is to replace three windows at the […]
Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Strand Center Summer Camp Registration Opens Today, April 1
Surprise surprise! Our summer camp registration is opening April 1st (and no, that is not a joke)!! Our awesome teaching artists and education team has been hard and work finalizing this summers curriculum, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally share it with you all! So mark your calendars for April 1st at 10am, […]
Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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Planning and sponsorship drive underway for Battle of Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh Walmart supports annual commemoration with $1,000 donation Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 31st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Act 181 debate pokes at the heart of Vermont’s rural-urban dynamics
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Posted: March 29th, 2026 under City News, Planning Board News, Regional NY-VT News, Zoning Board News.
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Royal Savage Gun Carriage: Historic pieces reassembled
Part of America250 display at CCHA museum Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story
Posted: March 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Lake Champlain News, National History, Peru/Regional History.
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Raising Awareness and Saving Hearts
Community support helps complete CVPH cardiac rehab campaign Plattsburgh, NY, March 27, 2026 – The 250 community members who participated in the 11th Annual Stepping Out For Your Heart helped shine a light on heart disease and women in the North Country while putting the capstone on The Foundation of CVPH’s $1.37 million fundraising campaign in support […]
Posted: March 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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CVPH Medical Center will celebrate 100 years of caring throughout its centennial year
By John T Ryan Plattsburgh, March 27, 2026 – CVPH Medical Center was a joyous place to be this morning as the hospital’s Centennial Committee opened a display celebrating the Medical Center’s Centennial. The Centennial Committee, comprised of current and retired employees, assembled a wide assortment of photos and memorabilia to share with the public. […]
Posted: March 27th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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Six New Physicians Join CVPH Family Medicine Residency
Will begin three-year training program in July Plattsburgh, NY – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency introduced the Family Medicine Residency Class of 2029 during its annual Match Day celebration held on March 20. Members of the CVPH Family Medicine Residency Class of 2029 will begin […]
Posted: March 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Clinton CC to Host Free April Presentations on Local History, Social Issues
Events feature L-R Ita Bullard and Geri Favreau PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton Community College Cultural Affairs Committee will present two public programs in April highlighting local history and social issues. On Wednesday, April 1, Geri Favreau, president of the Clinton County Historical Association and Museum and chair of the America 250 Committee for Clinton County, […]
Posted: March 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Lake Champlain News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DiNAPOLI: $246,900 AVERAGE BONUS ON WALL STREET, UP 6% IN 2025
$49.2 Billion Bonus Pool Is New Record for NYC Securities Industry Wall Street’s securities industry bonus pool reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9% from the previous year, while the average bonus rose 6% to $246,900, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The increases reflect a rise of […]
Posted: March 26th, 2026 under Business News, City News, General News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Oval Veterans Park improvements revisited Lighting, stamped concrete remain priorities
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Posted: March 25th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Two-time JUNO award winner Kiran Ahluwalia and her six-piece band led by the virtuoso guitarist Razz Abbasi perform live at The Strand Theatre.
Sunday April 12th, 3pm. Doors open at 2:30pm, The Strand Theatre, 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh NY 12901. TICKETS: http://strandcenter.vbotickets.com/event/hill_and_hollow_music_presents_kiran_ahluwalia/183585 EXPERIENCE KIRAN’S TINY DESK CONCERT HERE!Two-time JUNO (Canadian Grammy) winner Kiran Ahluwalia’s open-hearted vocals have established her as one of global music’s most compelling cross-pollinators. Her six-piece band is led by ace guitarist Rez Abbasi whose accolades include the […]
Posted: March 25th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Plattco Corporation’s EVA™ Launch Strengthens North Country Manufacturing and Drives Regional Economic Growth
Plattsburgh, NY – March 24, 2026, Press Release – Plattco Corporation, a leader in industrial valve and flow-control engineering, is advancing manufacturing innovation in the North Country with the launch of EVA™ (Electric Valve Actuator), a state-of-the-art patented system designed to replace traditional compressed air actuation in the most demanding industrial environments. The EVA™ launch […]
Posted: March 24th, 2026 under Business News, City News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Statewide News.
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Free income tax preparation by AARP volunteers available in Plattsburgh
No age restrictions, no AARP membership necessary Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Senior Citizen News, Service Org News.
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Plattsburgh YMCA Announces Interim CEO and Leadership Structure to Support Reopening of Childcare Center
Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026 -— The Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of Jeffrey L. Collen as Interim Chief Executive Officer, along with additional leadership steps to support the organization during this critical time. Collen was identified through YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and selected by the Board for his […]
Posted: March 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Prospective Nurses Invited to Explore Clinton CC’s Program at March 28 Open House
Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026 — Clinton Community College will host a Nursing Open House on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its new Nursing Suite located on the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital – Vermont Health campus. The suite is situated on the third floor of the 206 Cornelia St. building, […]
Posted: March 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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All Plattsburgh city schools closed Friday due to staffing
The Saturday, March 21, Press-Republican has an excellent in-depth story on City school issues Click here for the MSN story
Posted: March 21st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, Youth News.
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New York Gave These Broadway Shows Millions — And They Flopped Anyway
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Posted: March 20th, 2026 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Mayor addresses NYPA electric rate increase impacting Plattsburgh residents
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., March 29, 2026 — Mayor Hughes today issued the following statement regarding the recent decision by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to increase hydropower rates supplied to municipal utilities: “The City of Plattsburgh has long benefited from some of the lowest electric rates in New York due to our access to clean […]
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under Business News, City News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Plattsburgh YMCA Provides Update on Bright Beginnings Childcare Center Leadership Changes
Plattsburgh, NY, March 20, 2026 — Following the allegations of physical abuse, the Plattsburgh YMCA has taken decisive personnel actions. The employment of the individual directly involved was terminated following the initial allegation. Since then, the Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors has terminated the employment of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the […]
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, Youth News.
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Holding Space a collaborative exhibition between the Strand Center for the Arts and BHSN
(PLATTSBURGH, NY – March 20, 2026) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Holding space, ” a collaborative exhibition between the Strand Center for the Arts and BHSN (Behavioral Health Services North) for Mental Health Month in May. This show will be composed of work from the general public as well as artwork created […]
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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CVPH Easter Egg Hunt Returns
10,000 eggs, Easter Bunny, and inclusive fun April 4 Plattsburgh, NY, March 20, 2026 — The Foundation of CVPH is “hopping” into spring with its Annual Easter Egg Hunt planned for Saturday, April 4 at 10 am sharp on the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) front lawn. This community […]
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Vilas Home opens two new secure memory care units
Multi-year expansion project now complete with enhanced assisted living and amenities Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Evening of Healing: Stories of Strength, offered free on Monday, March 23, Newman Center, 90 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, 6:00-7:30 pm.
Through a variety of different situations, everyone experiences pain and suffers unexpected loss at some time in their lives. The goal ofAn Evening of Healing is to open communication for attendees to learn where and how to find strength, connect with people so healing can begin, and leave with a sense of hope and purpose. […]
Posted: March 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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