The Peru Gazette

Source: Downtown parking rates approved | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On June 16, the Common Council voted to approve the metered parking rates for downtown Plattsburgh.

“Matthew A. Burgin, 53, was cycling on Pellerin Road at about 1 p.m. June 8 when a matter of seconds changed his life forever.”

Source: Plattsburgh cyclist airlifted and paralyzed | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | What started as a scenic midday bicycle ride recently ended in tragedy and the community is now rallying behind a Plattsburgh family as they face a long and difficult road to re

Source: Stefanik cosponsors Educational Choice for Children Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | Bill broadens educational options for parents.

Mynbc5 Source: Remembering North Country trailblazer Bob Rulfs

Source: N.Y. announces electric and gas bill credit program  | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that $567 million is now available to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. 

Source: Poll: New York voters strongly support new laws on guns, abortion – syracuse.com

Source: Judges can’t set bail for new NY ‘mass threat’ or ‘body armor’ crimes – syracuse.com

June 16, 2022 – The big change in Au Sable Forks today. When people left for work this morning the old Stewart’s Shop was standing. Tonight it’s a trash heap! Very nice new store.

Source: Gun Owners of America pushes back on bipartisan gun control legislation • OpenSecrets

Source: Clean water means quality of life. Here’s how you can help protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh murder suspect appears in court as nine witnesses testify

Larger space enhances safety, reflects team’s commitment to recovery

PLATTSBURGH, NY (06/17/2022) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will open its new Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to patients on Tuesday, June 21, setting a new standard for high-quality, collaborative inpatient psychiatric care for the North Country.

“This is a tremendous advancement in psychiatric care for our region. Together with our community partners and supported by state funding, our patients will have a spacious, welcoming environment in which to receive care – to learn and develop skills that will be useful to them in their lives beyond our walls. They can connect with community agencies that will support them.  In addition to meeting the acute care needs of our patients, we believe our new unit will support our efforts to reduce readmissions and visits to the Emergency Department by this patient population,” explained CVPH Chief Nursing Officer Carrie Howard Canning.

Located on the sixth floor of the hospital’s main building, the 19,000-square-foot unit is nearly 3 times the size of the previous 4th-floor location.  Included are activity and group therapy spaces as well as comfort and exercise rooms. “It supports our commitment to providing our patients with the very best care,” said CVPH Director of Adult Psychiatry Ken Thayer. “And helps to create positive experiences for them and the team of professionals who provide that care.”

The new unit includes:

• 18 private patient rooms

• Ample space for best practice service delivery including exercise and comfort rooms, group therapy and family meeting space
• Staff breakrooms, lockers and shower.
• Security measures include a more open design to improve visibility, staff safety alarm and a double-doored entryway to improve flow onto the unit.

Assistant Medical Director of Psychiatry Aron Steward, Ph.D., MBA explains the new space is a reflection of the team’s commitment to recovery.  Read more »

Source: APA denies couple’s request to expand boathouse

Source: A scenic ride on Vermontville’s Norman Ridge – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Court appearance reveals more city murder details | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: NY weed industry stakeholders push to expand on-site consumption permitting – syracuse.com

Source: NY to provide $250M to help poor households pay overdue energy bills – syracuse.com

Source: Missing SUNY Cortland professor found dead, deputies say – syracuse.com

Source: Benita Law-Diao confirmed as APA Commissioner | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | First person of color appointed to APA board.

Source: ‘Dominion’ voting conspiracy, which Stefanik amplified, debunked in Jan. 6 hearings | NCPR News

Source: New York’s LG race: Upstart challengers trying to prevent a ‘coronation’ – Gothamist

Nate Horn in the digital technology lab

Justin Collins holds an item manufactured by a 3-D printing machine

Music Studio

Visual Arts Studio

Multi-Media Lab

Digital Technology Lab

Nancy Armitage explains the pottery-making process

By John T. Ryan 

Plattsburgh – The Strand Center For the Arts invited visitors to an Open House on Saturday, June 11th. The Strand wanted everyone to see what was new, especially inside the Arts Center. A Downtown Plattsburgh Revitalization grant enabled the Arts Center to transform what were second-floor offices into spacious high-tech labs and studios. 

In the digital technology lab, instructor Nate Horn demonstrated the lab’s computer-controlled routers and lasers. A teacher at Beekmantown Central, Horn, teaches people how to use these high-tech machines. People were signing up for summer classes on Saturday. 

Justin Collins demonstrated the lab’s 3-D printing machine capabilities in the nearby multi-media lab. People were also signing up for his summer classes. 

The second floor is also home to a spacious visual arts studio and a music studio. Teachers will provide lessons in both studios. 

Downstairs Nancy Armitage welcomed visitors to the clay studio. Next door at the Strand Theater, Mercedes Johnson brought visitors backstage for a beautiful view of the 800-seat facility. 

Saturday’s Open House undoubtedly made more people aware of the Strand’s many offerings. Over the past several years, people have enjoyed its concerts, classes, gallery events and artisan markets. The Art Center’s second-floor improvements are another step forward.

Strand Theater’s broad expanse

Source: Ford recalls 2.9 million vehicles that could roll away when placed in park – CNN