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Burlington officials kick off next phase of airport construction

Click here for the WCAX story 

Hear one mother’s experience visiting her son in prison in the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

State unveils plan to clean up Lake Chaplain

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Phase one of Vilas Home expansion complete

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

This NY journalist became a Corrections Officer. Here’s what he learned on the job

Click here for North Country Public Radio’s enlightening story 

Prison jobs used to be sought after in NY. So why are thousands unfilled?

Click here for the NCPR story 

DEC head in town to present $1 million grant to Town of Peru

By John T Ryan March 18, 2024 – Ausable Point Campground – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos was in town today to officially announce the finalization of the Lake Champlain Watershed Implementation Plan and a $1 million water quality improvement grant to the Town of Peru to help fund […]

Vilas Home ushers in new era with ribbon-cutting

Historically sensitive renovations boast enhanced living quarters Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Former SUNY Plattsburgh basketball coach and assoc. athletic director Tom Curle to be inducted into NYS Basketball Hall of Fame

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Chazy’s new restaurant: Whistle Stop Fusion Barbecue & Craft Mocktails

Alyssa and Amanda O’Brien inspire with menu, zero proof mocktails Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State launches online historical timeline

“Blazing a Trail” gives the history of NYS parks and historic sites Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Home buying costs could fall in big US real estate group settlement

Click here for the Reuters.com story 

Petition calls for Clinton County sheriff to resign amid jail allegations

Click here for the NCPR story 

Margaret Street downtown construction wrap-up begins next Monday

Good Morning, On Monday, March 18, 2024, Rifenburg Construction and their subcontractors will return to Margaret Street to wrap up items that could not be completed in the fall. They will begin with installing new signal poles and pedestrian crossing facilities at the intersections of Margaret/Cornelia Streets, Margaret/Broad Streets, and Brinkerhoff/Oak Streets. Following this, they […]

Third New York guard member identified in Texas helicopter crash

Jacob Pratt, of Rensselaer, has been identified as the sole survivor of the helicopter crash on Friday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Martin Mannix Jr., a longtime Town of Plattsburgh political leader and SUNY Plattsburgh supporter, has passed away.

On March 14, at 10:45 a.m., the Town of Plattsburg issued this statement. “We honor the memory of a man whose unwavering devotion stretched across more than thirty years of service to the Town of Plattsburg as an esteemed member of the Town Board, Deputy Supervisor, and Town Justice. In every role, Marty’s dedication to […]

US House passes bill cracking down on TikTok

Bill gives owner ByteDance 165 days to divest from TikTok, and if it does not app stores would be legally barred from hosting it Click here for The Guardian Story 

Clinton County Health Department Receives Health Department Clinical Services AccreditationClinton County, NY, March 12, 2023.

On January 31, 2024, the Compliance Team (TCT), a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organization approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the award of Exemplary Provider® status to the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). This recognition follows the successful completion of TCT’s Health Department Clinical Services Accreditation program. Debra Tackett, MSN, […]

Town of Beekmantown: Solar Eclipse Viewing

Beekmantown, New York 3/12/2024 The Town of Beekmantown invites you to experience the solar eclipse at the Beekmantown Town Hall and Recreation facilities located at 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy, NY, 12992, on Monday, April 8, 2024. View this once-in-a-lifetime event from our spacious fields with lots of parking. Starting at approximately 2:00 PM, a […]

Takeaways from $57M World University Games

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Albany Area National Guard soldiers among those killed in Texas helicopter crash

Casey Frankoski, a graduate of Columbia High School, and New York State Trooper John Grassia, of Schenectady, named by local officials as fatalities Click here for the Times-Union Story 

Allegiant Announces New Route to Florida with One-Way Fares as Low as $79

✈️ Exciting News! ✈️ Get ready for a seamless journey as Allegiant proudly introduces a new nonstop route from Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) beginning June 12, 2024. Embark on your next escape with one-way fares starting at just $79*, making travel dreams a reality. Revel in the ease of […]

Peru Fire Department Plans Major Fire Station Expansion

By John T Ryan March 6, 2024 – If voters approve, the Peru Fire Station will be undergoing a significant expansion. Fire Commissioner Chairman Greg Timmons unveiled preliminary plans at the fire station last night. Engineers from Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) also responded to questions. The department’s plans include: Expanding the building’s five […]

Operator of A Canine Gem formally charged

A Canine Gem animal rescue operator is facing more than 50 charges including six felonies and 48 misdemeanor counts. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Council moves ahead with City Hall roof repairs

I should have shared this excellent February 3, 2024, Kim Dedam, Sun Community News story. It traces Plattsburgh City Hall’s history. Its architct designed the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. Click here for the Sun Community News story