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Lower number of patient visits during pandemic continues to fuel deficit.  PLATTSBURGH, NY (05/18/2021) – As low patient visits and increased COVID-19 related expenses persisted through the first six months of its 2021 Fiscal Year (FY2021), the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) reported today that it lost almost $8 […]

Two-thirds of Hamilton County residents — 66.1% as of Monday morning — have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to data from the U.S. Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention. The number’s even higher for adults, as 76.1% of Hamilton County residents 18 and older are fully vaccinated. Source: Rural county in Upstate NY […]

Does the word SCUM apply here? Source: Vandals damage 70 stones at historic Boquet Cemetery | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | A town employee who went to mow grounds at the Boquet Cemetery found a scene of destruction on May 13.

Source: A new North Country study says 1 in 4 adults are ‘vaccine hesitant.’ Why is that? | NCPR News

After almost 15 months of battling COVID-19, we are feeling cautiously optimistic about our eventual emergence from this pandemic. Given the direct connections between the pandemic and the UVM Health Network’s finances, it should be no surprise that we are assessing our latest financial results with the same kind of cautious optimism. Today, I am […]

Source: Sheriff: Bail reform letting too many criminals walk | Sun Community News Bail reform, which was implemented in 2020, was intended to eliminate most cash bail and pre-trial detention for nonviolent offenses. It was later amended to allow detention for a fe

Source: Betty Little to be honored by road-dedication ceremony | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE | Longtime state legislator Betty Little of Queensbury, who recently retired as state Senator, is to be honored Wednesday May 19 when a prominent road in Lake George is

“The indicators are good that we will have, barring another wave or anything, that we will have a good year,” Davis stated. The community isn’t completely helpless when it comes to the state of the local economy, there are ways to help. “Shop local. The sales tax dollars not only need to stay here but […]

Hiker expresses gratitude for the retired ranger who saved him Source: An unforgettable rescue | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Plattsburgh crossing guard charged with harassment, remains on leave

Source: Rouses Point selected to host new green data center | NCPR News

Washington, DC – House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement after being elected to House Republican Leadership by her colleagues: “I’m truly honored and humbled to earn the support of my colleagues to serve as House Republican Conference Chair. House Republicans are united in our focus to fight on behalf of the […]

Source: Veteran to unicycle 22 miles for young cancer patient | Sun Community News SARANAC | This Saturday, one local Navy veteran is taking his hobby to the streets to help raise funds for a young girl battling brain cancer.

Source: Attorney breaks down what marijuana in the workplace means | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On May 13, the North Country Chamber of Commerce held a webinar with Jacqueline Kelleher, an attorney with the firm Stafford Owens, to discuss the recent legaliza

Pictured: left to right, Cherice Granger, SEFA Committee Vice-Chair, Stacy Dominic, Deputy Superintendent for Security, Harmony Buskey, Teacher IV, Tracey LaMere, Correction Officer, Claude Schneider, Deputy Superintendent for Administration, Cindy Tourville, Deputy Superintendent for Programs, Mary Vann, Superintendent, William Ferguson, SEFA Committee Chair. SEFA funds are used to support local, regional, state, and national charitable […]

Source: Fort Drum breaks ground on unmanned aircraft system project | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Live performances returning to Depot Theatre | Sun Community News WESTPORT | The Depot Theatre is gearing up for a return to live performances in 2021 with three main stage productions originally planned for 2020 featuring iconic figures and everyday heroe

Source: Supervisors on track to demolish, replace, historic ag building | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County supervisors took a step toward demolition and replacement of a century-old fairgrounds building Monday (May 3), over the objection of Westport

Archives | RSS TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 ENVIRONMENT Company Scraps Plan to Scuttle an Obsolete Ferry in Lake Champlain POSTED BY KEVIN MCCALLUM ON TUE, MAY 11, 2021 AT 3:26 PM FACEBOOK TWITTER REDDIT EMAIL click to enlarge ROB FOUNTAIN ©️ SEVEN DAYS The retired ferry Adirondack in Port Kent, N.Y. Lake Champlain Transportation is […]

Washington, DC – Following Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) officially entering the race for House Republican Conference Chair, all twelve NY-21 Republican county chairs released the following statement supporting Stefanik’s candidacy: As the 12 County Chairs in NY-21, we are incredibly proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for House Republican Conference Chair. Elise has been a […]

Source: New tech campus and green data center coming to Rouses Point | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | A new tech campus and green data center will soon be coming to Rouses Point and settling into the former Pfizer location.

“However, he said the real issue has been about retention. “We’ve had issues like where temps come in to work … they’re there for one day, and things appear to be OK, then they have their 9:30 break the next day and we just don’t hear from them and neither the temp agency or I can […]

On Saturday, May 8th, there were two well-attended events in downtown Plattsburgh today. The Farmers Market opened and the Stand Theater For The Arts hosted a Mother’s Day Market. Brinkerhoff Street was closed to traffic and the Stand’s front lawn was filled with exhibitors. The Strand Gallery was also open. Many people went inside to […]

Saturday, May 8th was the opening day for the Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market at its new Green Street location. There were many sellers inside and outside the building and an excellent crowd about 10 a.m. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Very convenient parking. Green Street is two-way and narrow, but people should get […]

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