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Recognition highlights contributions to student success, teaching and service PLATTSBURGH (July 2, 2026) — Three Clinton Community College faculty members have been recognized with 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence Awards, among the highest honors conferred on faculty and professional staff throughout the State University of New York system. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and a commitment […]

CLINTON COUNTY, NY (June 30, 2026) – The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Clinton County Off-Track Betting (OTB) Scholarships, recognizing two exceptional graduating seniors whose academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and extracurricular participation have distinguished them among their peers. Each year, the Clinton County OTB Committee awards two […]

News Release – PLATTSBURGH, NY, June 29, 2026  — Clinton County resident, business owner, former EMT, and former New York State Correction Officer Cliff Berg has officially announced his candidacy for Clinton County Coroner. Berg brings a unique combination of emergency response, investigative, and community service experience to the position. Having served as an EMT […]

Facility to offer an estimated 150 childcare slots at Air Industrial Park  Plattsburgh, NY – June 12, 2026 – TDC NNY, Inc., a key driver of economic growth and business development in the North Country, is thrilled to announce plans to construct a new childcare facility to be sited in the heart of Air Industrial […]

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Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton CC initiative offers hands-on skills and employer connections PLATTSBURGH — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College will host a free Pre-Employment Training Program next month to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in manufacturing and production. Offered at no cost to participants through grant funding thanks to […]

Commencement at the Strand Theatre highlights milestone transition and student success Click here for the Sun Community News story 

May 14, 2026 – Clinton County, NY – The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of April Hamilton as the County’s new Probation Director following the retirement of longtime Probation Director David Marcoux. Hamilton brings more than 25 years of professional experience, including over 22 years with the Clinton County Probation Department. […]

Clinton County, NY, May 13, 2026  – The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today announced the approval of the first project under its Workforce Development Program, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the region’s workforce and enhancing its ability to support business growth, attract new industries and employers, and advance job opportunities and […]

Albany, May 13, 2026 – New York’s 106 local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,183 active projects with a total value of over $140 billion in fiscal year end (FYE) 2024, an increase of 3.5% or $4.7 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “IDAs granted […]

Herrick and MacAlpine lead Clinton’s Class of 2026 PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026 ahead of its commencement ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 15. The valedictorian is Brett Herrick, an individual studies major from North Hudson. Herrick demonstrated exceptional academic dedication throughout his time at […]

Clinton County, NY, May 11, 2026  – he County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, created to better showcase Clinton County’s economic development opportunities, strategic assets, available sites, workforce strengths, and quality of life. The new website can be viewed at: www.clintoncountyida.com The new website, […]

Phil Brown explores the possibility of a 34-mile gravel biking route in Franklin County, opening the possibility of multi-use trails Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Clinton County, NY, May 5, 2026 –  – Clinton County is pleased to announce that a significant historic painting depicting Samuel de Champlain will be placed in the care of the Samuel de Champlain History Center in the Village of Champlain, ensuring its long-term preservation and public accessibility. The large-scale oil painting, measuring approximately 114 […]

By John T Ryan  Picture it: nearly 300 high school juniors and seniors, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The silence spoke volumes on Friday, May 1, as students watched local firefighters, EMS crews, and Clinton County Stop DWI transform the campus into a powerful, living lesson. Project Prom was more than an […]

Celebrated during the first week of May, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) honors the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees. This year, PSRW comes at a time when being a public servant is more challenging than ever. PSRW is a unique opportunity to reaffirm why civil servants matter […]

In the aftermath of the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, David Gibson reflects on what more the state could do for the region Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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The arrest comes two years after a state prosecutor in Addison County was similarly arrested for drunken driving.  Click here for the vtdigger story 

Treadwells Mills bridge over Saranac River to be rehabilitated, traffic flow will be maintained     Click here for the Sun Community News story 

“It’s really about communication, accessibility, accountability,” Smith said. Transparency is not just good practice in his line of work – it is essential. Click here for the Spectrum News 1 story 

Plattsburgh, April 8, 2026 – The Press-Republican reports today that the  Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County Nutrition Program for the Elderly needs more drivers for its Home Delivered Meals program.  Volunteers use their own vehicles, but mileage is reimbursed. Drivers deliver to homebound seniors who are unable to cook for themselves. Deliveries last anywhere […]

Spring commencement and nursing pinning set for historic downtown Plattsburgh venue PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College will hold its May commencement ceremonies at the Strand Center for the Arts Theatre in downtown Plattsburgh, its first commencement since co-locating on SUNY Plattsburgh’s campus. Both the Spring Commencement ceremony and the Nursing Capping and Pinning ceremony will […]