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The GOP candidate for governor submitted requests that could have granted him over $860,000 in public money he isn’t eligible for. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Plattsburgh, NY (September 29, 2026) — The North Country Chamber of Commerce and the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at Clinton Community College are celebrating the latest graduating class of the North Country Welding Academy, while looking ahead to continued training opportunities designed to strengthen the region’s manufacturing workforce. Nine participants recently completed the intensive […]

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A 62-year-old man was killed on Porter Road in Beekmantown, back in May 2025. Click here for the WPTZ News story

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – September 24, 2026 – TDC has unveiled a new large-scale mural in Air Industrial Park created by Plattsburgh native and muralist Brendon Palmer-Angell. The mural spans the north-facing wall of TDC’s building at the corner of Military Turnpike and Industrial Boulevard. The mural can be seen at 1483 Military Turnpike in Plattsburgh, […]

Sept. 25, 2026 – The owner of an Ulster County medical transportation service company today was sentenced to serve three to nine years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing over $1.1 million by unlawfully billing the Medicaid program by inflating charges and billing for services that were never provided, State […]

September 23, 2026 – CLINTON COUNTY, NY – Clinton County Clerk Brandi B. Lloyd announced the availability of PropertyCheck, a free service that allows residents to receive notifications when documents involving a registered property owner’s name are recorded with the Clinton County Clerk’s Office. PropertyCheck is intended to provide an additional layer of awareness for […]

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Plattsburgh, September 9, 2026. It’s National Preparedness Month and the Clinton County Health Department is reminding residents to plan ahead for different types of emergencies.  “Emergency preparedness is really just planning ahead to have the necessary tools available before you need them,” explained Mark Lafountain, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at CCHD. “Think about what you might […]

During a recent visit to Lake Placid, Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on plans to make a bid for a third Olympics in the North Country Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Plattsburgh, N.Y. – August 24, 2026 – North Country Manufacturing Day’s 2025 event was selected to receive a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).  This award recognizes TDC for the organization’s work in the Special Event category for communities with populations between 25,000 and 200,000. TDC will […]

By the end of next year, New York could pay over $1 billion a year to keep SNAP running. Click here for the New York focus story 

Investment To Help Clinton County Transform a Major Public Asset, Support Workforce Housing and Protect Its Long-Term Fiscal Health August 21, 2026 – CLINTON COUNTY, NY – Clinton County has been awarded $1 million through New York State’s County Infrastructure Grant Program to advance the redevelopment of the former Clinton Community College campus. Announced today […]

Additional $50 Million for Third Round Included in FY 2027 Budget August 20, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $38 million has been awarded to 49 projects across New York State through the County Infrastructure Grant Program. First launched in November 2024 and administered by Empire State Development, the program provides […]

Candidate News Release of August 19, 2026  CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. — Brent Davison, Republican candidate for Clinton County Sheriff, is continuing his campaign focused on bringing experienced, professional leadership to the Sheriff’s Office while strengthening public safety, restoring trust and accountability, supporting employees, ensuring the safe custody of incarcerated individuals, and leading with integrity. Davison […]

August 13, 2026 CLINTON COUNTY, NY – Clinton County today celebrated Heart Aerospace’s announcement that the Heart X1 demonstrator successfully completed its historic first flight at Plattsburgh International Airport on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.-  Spanning 106 feet, measuring 76 feet nose to tail and weighing more than 25,000 pounds at takeoff, the X1 is the […]

August 14, 2026 – Clinton County, NY – The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has released the final feasibility study for the future redevelopment of the Clinton Community College property at Bluff Point. Prepared by CPL, the study examines the physical condition, infrastructure, environmental characteristics, and long-term redevelopment potential of the approximately 104-acre […]

NYPA-funded program at the IAM at Clinton Community College equipped participants for opportunities in construction and manufacturing PLATTSBURGH — BuildnBeyond North Country recently celebrated 19 trainees who completed its free pre-apprenticeship program at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College. The July 31 graduation ceremony recognized participants who completed the comprehensive 180+ hour […]

Plattsburgh, August 3, 2026. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding residents to stay up to date on recommended vaccines this Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccines help to significantly reduce the risk of infection, disease, hospitalization and death. They also help to decrease the spread of vaccine preventable diseases. “Vaccines work by triggering our immune system to recognize […]

CLINTON COUNTY, NY, July 22, 2026  — The Clinton County Republican Committee has unanimously nominated Cliff Berg to appear on the November ballot as the Republican candidate for Clinton County Coroner, following the resignation of Chad Deans. The unanimous vote reflects the committee’s confidence in Berg’s character, professionalism, and commitment to serving the residents of […]

Clinton County Democratic Committee Announces: PLATTSBURGH, NY — Community advocate and public servant Scott Ewing will officially announce his candidacy for Clinton County Coroner on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Plattsburgh City Hall. Ewing’s campaign is centered on community, compassion, and a commitment to continuing the work of strengthening the Clinton County […]

Albany, July 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the largest private-sector construction project in New York State history has rapidly accelerated into its next phase, with workers pouring the first foundations for Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus in Central New York (Town of Clay, Onondaga County). This major milestone was achieved […]

Clinton County awarded $1.5 million to Support New Projects, Equipment Installation and Enhanced Communications Channels at Local Levels Albany, Gov. Hochul News Release of July 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $110 million in State funding to improve emergency communications systems and enhance public safety call-taking and dispatching capabilities through the combined SFY2025 […]

$75 Million Available for Police Departments and Sheriffs’ Offices Through the LETECH Grant Program and Another $25 Million Will Fund a New Statewide Records Management System Albany, July 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $100 million state investment in law enforcement technology and equipment. As part of this investment, $75 million is available […]