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Former animal rescue owner arrested for probation violation in Clinton County

Clinton County Sheriff’s said they arrested 59-year-old Hilary Davis, of Peru, on Thursday morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Royal Savage Gun Carriage: Historic pieces reassembled

Part of America250 display at CCHA museum Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story 

Raising Awareness and Saving Hearts

Community support helps complete CVPH cardiac rehab campaign Plattsburgh, NY, March 27, 2026  – The 250 community members who participated in the 11th Annual Stepping Out For Your Heart helped shine a light on heart disease and women in the North Country while putting the capstone on The Foundation of CVPH’s $1.37 million fundraising campaign in support […]

Gov. Hochul marks five years of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act

$3.3 BILLION IN SALES AND MORE THAN 600 DISPENSARIES  Albany, March 27, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the upcoming five year anniversary of the passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis, established the Office of Cannabis Management, and laid the foundation for a regulated, equity-driven cannabis industry in […]

CVPH Medical Center will celebrate 100 years of caring throughout its centennial year

By John T Ryan Plattsburgh, March 27, 2026 – CVPH Medical Center was a joyous place to be this morning as the hospital’s Centennial Committee opened a display celebrating the Medical Center’s Centennial. The Centennial  Committee, comprised of current and retired employees, assembled a wide assortment of photos and memorabilia to share with the public. […]

Clinton CC to Host Free April Presentations on Local History, Social Issues

Events feature L-R Ita Bullard and Geri Favreau PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton Community College Cultural Affairs Committee will present two public programs in April highlighting local history and social issues. On Wednesday, April 1, Geri Favreau, president of the Clinton County Historical Association and Museum and chair of the America 250 Committee for Clinton County, […]

Assemblyman Cashman honors local Vietnam Veteran in Albany

Albany, NY, March 26, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) joined his colleagues on the Veterans Committee yesterday to pass a resolution declaring March 29th as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State. Cashman also recognized Greg Lee Sr., a Vietnam veteran from the North Country, during a special luncheon and on the floor […]

Town departments and NYSEG work together to open roads, America 250 highlighted, town jobs filed, and infrastructure updates

By John T Ryan  Several Town of Peru personnel had a busy St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. At the town board meeting on March 23, Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that his first call came before 3 a.m. Extremely high winds had downed trees and power lines, blocking most roads west of Calkins Road. […]

Elizabethtown: A place that moves forward together

From grand hotels to mountain bike trails: The evolution of the Adirondacks’ new “hometown” Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Syracuse University to axe nine majors as cost-cutting at the school continues

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Jessie Diggins leaves a legacy of glitter and grit as she ends her ski career in Lake Placid

Click here for the NCPR story 

New York State approves K–12 climate education requirement

New York is now one of two U.S. states to approve a climate education requirement for students across the state Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Plattco Corporation’s EVA™ Launch Strengthens North Country Manufacturing and Drives Regional Economic Growth

Plattsburgh, NY – March 24, 2026, Press Release  – Plattco Corporation, a leader in industrial valve and flow-control engineering, is advancing manufacturing innovation in the North Country with the launch of EVA™ (Electric Valve Actuator), a state-of-the-art patented system designed to replace traditional compressed air actuation in the most demanding industrial environments. The EVA™ launch […]

Clinton County Historical Association’s April Events Calendar

April 9th – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing photos of the original buildings and the histories associated with each. April 11th – 10 am to 3 pm, Clinton County Historical Association & Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, (Old Base) Plattsburgh. Celebrating Slow […]

Plattsburgh YMCA Announces Interim CEO and Leadership Structure to Support Reopening of Childcare Center

Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026 -— The Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of Jeffrey L. Collen as Interim Chief Executive Officer, along with additional leadership steps to support the organization during this critical time. Collen was identified through YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and selected by the Board for his […]

Cashman Hosts Women of Distinction Ceremony Honoring Inaugural Class of Community Leaders

Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026  — Assemblyman Michael Cashman (D – Plattsburgh) proudly hosted the 10th Annual Women of Distinction Ceremony, recognizing an inaugural class of eight extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and compassion continue to shape communities across the North Country. Each honoree reflected a shared and powerful idea—to inspire by example. The evening’s […]

Are gravel pits, maintenance yards and an armory really part of the Forest Preserve?

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Battery powered air taxis could soon be flying over Syracuse

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Organizations, scholars, advocates launch John Brown America250

A coalition of scholars, advocates and organizations launched John Brown America250, an initiative to reexamine the historical record Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

All Plattsburgh city schools closed Friday due to staffing

The Saturday, March 21, Press-Republican has an excellent in-depth story on City school issues  Click here for the MSN story 

Hochul Unveils Eleventh-Hour Push to Defang New York’s Climate Law

The most concrete deadline for climate action would be pushed out to the end of her potential second term. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Plattsburgh YMCA Provides Update on Bright Beginnings Childcare Center Leadership Changes

Plattsburgh, NY, March 20, 2026  — Following the allegations of physical abuse, the Plattsburgh YMCA has taken decisive personnel actions. The employment of the individual directly involved was terminated following the initial allegation. Since then, the Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors has terminated the employment of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the […]

Governor launches Futureworks Commission to guide response to impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on workers

Commission Will Be Comprised of Experts, Workers’ Advocates, Business Leaders Albany, March 19, 2026 – With artificial intelligence poised to reconfigure the global labor market, Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the FutureWorksCommission to advise on policy and private sector interventions which protect the economic security of workers while harnessing the economic benefits of AI. This […]

Study highlights long-term impact of road salt on Lake George watershed

Data from the Lake George Association was used to show that road salt has a long-term impact on water quality Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

School closures and population decline in the Adirondacks

From the 2017-2018 school year to 2022-2023, 692 out of the 718 school districts in New York state (96%) saw drops in enrollment, a total loss of over 188,000 kids statewide. Click here for the Adirondack Explore story