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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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

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 

Gibbs encourages public interest in government office Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh, NY – The Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will present a reenactment of the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Veterans Park on the US Oval. The centerpiece of the event will be a dramatic interpretive reading by historian John […]

By John T Ryan Meeting fascinating, very nice people is one of the best parts of publishing the Peru Gazette. This morning at Ausable Point, I encountered Cathy Webster, a resident of South Hero, VT. as she departed on the second leg of a 110-mile kayak journey the length of Lake Champlain from Benson, VT. […]

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The primary concern centers around a shift in nurse-to-patient ratios within four medical-surgical units Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Steven “Steve” Bacon – US Air Force 1972-1999 Vietnam, Cold War One year out of high school, and after numerous jobs, Steve was looking for career stability.  He would enter the Burlington recruiter’s office, seeking a unique experience away from being a farm kid from Vermont.  The Army recruiter wasn’t there that day, so Steve would […]

Michael “Mike” Ashline – US Air Force 1972-1988 Vietnam Era After signing up for the Air Force, Michael, together with his friend Tom, would arrive in San Antonio for basic training.  Parting ways after basic, Michael would head to Lowry AFB to receive training as a Material Inventory Management Specialist. While completing his technical training, Michael […]

Our warm weather streak is over for awhile. Rain showers remain in the forecast, but no thunderstorms are expected today.\n\nYesterday, Montpelier and Plattsburgh broke daily record precipitation amounts of 1.86″ (besting 1.11″ in 1970) and 1.47″ (besting 0.83″ of 2014).

Interfaith provided 11 to 12 tons of food monthly last year, their 60th Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

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Effort reflects city’s goals to promote access and enjoyment of Saranac River and Lake Champlain Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Child safety, adaptive cycling clinic previously funded by Foundation of CVPH  PLATTSBURGH, NY (4/25/2025) – Managing diabetes, preventing hunger and promoting mental health are just some of the ways local groups can receive funding to strengthen the health of people across the North Country. Applications are now available for the Community Grants program offered by […]