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Local Law Enforcement Have Serious Concerns With Bail Reform Law

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – The New York State’s bail reform that took effect this year has serious implications. At a news conference in Plattsburgh today Assemblyman Billy Jones explained, “I’m trying to make changes because it’s a public safety issue. We don’t want a criminal act that can be avoided.” Jones’ remarks followed […]

Urgent Need For Foster Care In Our Region

Returning to Auschwitz: Holocaust survivor from Plattsburgh travels back to ‘family cemetery’ | NCPR News

Source: Returning to Auschwitz: Holocaust survivor from Plattsburgh travels back to ‘family cemetery’ | NCPR News

Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News

Source: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News

Another round of prison closures may be coming to NY: What to know

Source: Another round of prison closures may be coming to NY: What to know

CVAC wrestling: Indians defeat Patriots on mats 

Source: CVAC wrestling: Indians defeat Patriots on mats – Sun Community News & Printing

Body of man in Saranac River found-  pressrepublican.com

Source: Body of man in Saranac River found | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Wild Center Adds Ice Shanty; Wild Walk Going Year-Round – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Wild Center Adds Ice Shanty; Wild Walk Going Year-Round – – The Adirondack Almanack

Officials encouraged by governor’s state cemetery commitment 

Source: Officials encouraged by governor’s state cemetery commitment | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County legislator arrested again 

Source: Clinton County legislator arrested again – Sun Community News & Printing

Local man left with bill after crash with city police car 

Source: Local man left with bill after crash with city police car | Local News | pressrepublican.com

M.T.A. Pulls 300 New Bombardier Subway Cars Over Fears Doors Would Open – The New York Times

Made in Plattsburgh, NY Source: M.T.A. Pulls 300 New Bombardier Subway Cars Over Fears Doors Would Open – The New York Times

News from the Senior Planet in Plattsburgh and Malone – Free computer and online training for seniors.

Good Morning, Just a quick reminder that today, January 8th course registration for winter courses at The Malone Adult Center begins. Registration will be today and tomorrow from 10:30am – 1:30pm. Course registration for our Plattsburgh courses is still taking place until Friday. Stop into Senior Planet between 10:00am – 5:00pm to sign up. We […]

Census Takers Badly Needed

The gentleman handing out the “Be A Census Taker” flyer said many workers are needed. The jobs start in February and should continue until at least September. People can work up 40 hours a week, but they must work a minimum of 20 hours. He said the work should not be difficult. The census form […]

TSA seeks airport officers 

Source: TSA seeks airport officers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County Legislature 1-6-20

Home Town Cable Coverage Source: Clinton County Legislature 1-6-20

Longtime North Country Favorite Musician Passes Away

Having played her last gig on this Earth, renowned guitar and banjo player, singer, and composer Joan Crane, is now entertaining in the Heavens. A fixture throughout the North Country, Joan entertained thousands of fans at countless venues, which included the Palmer St. Coffee House and Crete Center in Plattsburgh, farmers’ markets, fairs, churches, and […]

After 34 years, Morrow takes a bow – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: After 34 years, Morrow takes a bow – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru Courthouse is now The Kelley Courthouse

By John T. Ryan Peru – Monday, December 30, 2019 was a special night as the Peru Town Board held a regular meeting at the Peru courthouse and passed a resolution naming it The Kelley Courthouse in honor of longtime Peru resident Joe Kelley. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Counselors Jim Douglass, Rick Barber and […]

DEC Encourages Anglers to Try Ice Fishing – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC Encourages Anglers to Try Ice Fishing – – The Adirondack Almanack

Weather cuts power to 1,000+ NYSEG customers in Clinton County 

Source: Weather cuts power to 1,000+ NYSEG customers in Clinton County | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Border crossings on rise in Champlain 

Source: Border crossings on rise in Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Casella Promotion Benefits United Way

William Meyers, General Manager and Nicole Cline, Account Manager, presented a $6,400.00 check to John Bernardi; President and CEO, & Kathy Snow; Director of Development of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Casella Waste System, Inc. completed a promotion where they donated $25.00 to United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. for every customer […]

New Book on Bootlegging, Prohibition in Northern New York

Peru, N.Y., November 29—Bloated Toe Publishing has released a new nonfiction book, “Bullets, Booze, Bootleggers, and Beer: The Story of Prohibition in Northern New York, Volume 1: 1920–1926” (8 x 10, hard cover, 472 pp, $32), by award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley. The book chronicles in detail the first seven years of the Prohibition Era. […]

GP United Way Donations Top $39K

Left to Right: Kathy Snow; Director of Development of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., Steve Maharaj; Mill Director at Georgia Pacific-Plattsburgh, and John Bernardi; President and CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Georgia Pacific’s salaried employees and USW Local 4-387 hourly employees contributed $39,597 to United Way of the Adirondack […]