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 Portrait of a Community 

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Aug 28 2026) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Portrait of a Community,” a group exhibition featuring the works of five local artists excited to share their appreciation for their community through portraits. The five artists who will be presented in this exhibition are Naomi Bradshaw, Kaitlyn Jubert, […]

Inside the Federal Program Paying NY Cops to Help Border Patrol Arrest Immigrants

Click here for the New York Focus story 

Clinton Co. woman sentenced for repeated drug trafficking

Shelby Patrie will spend more than a decade in prison for substantial local drug distribution Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Free Concert on the CVPH Lawn

Foundation welcomes All Without the Bass  Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH presents All Without the Bass on Thursday, Sept. 3 on hospital’s front lawn. The free summer concert is the final event in the Foundation’s 2026 summer concert series.  Playing a great mix of ‘80s and classic tunes with a few other genres […]

Beyond the summer escape: Redefining Adirondack camp for NYC youth

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

More than $38 million awarded to 49 projects through 2nd round of county infrastructure grant program

Additional $50 Million for Third Round Included in FY 2027 Budget August 20, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $38 million has been awarded to 49 projects across New York State through the County Infrastructure Grant Program. First launched in November 2024 and administered by Empire State Development, the program provides […]

Clinton Community College Set for Another Year of Growth, Opportunities

PLATTSBURGH — The 2026-27 academic year is set to bring another year of growth at Clinton Community College, with increased enrollment, new academic opportunities and expanded programs for students across the North Country. Just one year after its historic relocation to learning spaces at SUNY Plattsburgh and CVPH-UVM Health, along with the continued development of […]

Plattsburgh celebrates McDonough Monument’s 100th Anniversary

Click here to view the Calvin Castine Home Town Cable Video 

Unitary America Expands Past 300 Supporters; Adding Over 130 in the Past Five Weeks

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Unitary America, led by its Leader Garrett Monette, has announced its rapid expansion to over 330 supporters, tripling in size since the beginning of April. The organization only had less than ten in early November. Unitary America is responsible for several programs operating throughout Clinton County, including food giveaways, trash cleanups, bread […]

“Plattsburgh City Police Department’s 2″d Community Bike & E-Mobility Safety Forum”

When: September 10th, 2026 at 6:00pm Where: Durkee Street @ the Riverside Pavilion {Old Farmers market} The Plattsburgh Police Department is excited to invite you to our 2nd Community Bike & E-Mobility Safety Forum, happening in just one month! Whether you ride a traditional bicycle, an E-bike, a scooter,or any other mobility device, this interactive […]

Search for armed and dangerous murder suspect expands to Plattsburgh

Homicide suspect is known to frequent Clinton County and the Plattsburgh area Click here for the Sun Community News story 

UVM Health says big change is afoot — but is it enough to balance the budget?

“Already, the network has proposed $140,000,000 in cuts to expenses such as administrative staff, clinician time and supply costs.” Click here for the vtdigger story 

Plattsburgh YMCA facility project to move forward

Click here for the Press-Republican story (You may need a subscription to read it) 

Gibson Brothers at Strand Saturday, August 15

One change in CCHA August Programming

Was – The Battle of Valcour Island – before, during and after. With Reenactor and Historian Craig Russell. Hear the story of the most important naval battle of the Revolutionary War – fought on our lake on October 11, 1776. Now – Echoes if we listen  with Helen Nerska based on the newest Clinton County […]

Adirondack Community Connections Launches Community Food Drive to Support Local Food Shelves

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Adirondack Community Connections (ACC) is inviting the community to help fight food insecurity during its Community Food Drive on Saturday, August 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Park in Plattsburgh. The event will collect non-perishable food items and canned goods for two organizations serving neighbors throughout the North Country: […]

Volunteers Invited to Help Beautify Historic Samuel De Champlain Monument on August 15

PLATTSBURGH, NY, August 5, 2026  – Plattsburgh City Councilor David Monette is inviting residents from Ward 5 and across the City of Plattsburgh to roll up their sleeves and help preserve one of the city’s most recognizable historic landmarks during a community “Beautification Day” on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. […]

Community invited to CVPH’s free Centennial Carnival on Saturday, Aug. 15

Honoring a Century of Care Plattsburgh, NY — As part of its yearlong centennial celebration, The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) invites the North Country to a day of family fun, local history and community pride on Saturday, Aug. 15. The festivities feature a reenactment of a historic transfer […]

YMCA Early Childhood Development Center Open House, Meet & Greet with Executive Director Dr. Jacquie Kemp

Following the announcement of new YMCA Early Childhood Development Center Executive Director Jacqueline Kemp, Ph.D., the Center will host a meet and greet and open house for the community. Families interested in meeting Dr. Kemp, visiting the center, and learning more about childcare opportunities this fall are invited to attend. WHAT: Open House and Meet […]

Paving schedule in the City of Plattsburgh

ROAD RESURFACING! Starting August 3rd, Road Resurfacing operations will begin on the following streets. Court Street – between Oak Street and Beekman Street Wells Street – between Brinkerhoff Street and Cornelia Street Couch Street – between Oak Street and North Catherine Street Helen Street – between Broad Street and Brinkerhoff Street Protection Alley – between […]

Heavy rain floods roads in Albany area, prompting state of emergency

Click here for the WPTZ News story 

New executive director named to YMCA childhood center

Dr. Jacqueline Kemp to lead the Plattsburgh YMCA’s Early Childhood Development Center Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Feel the Spray, Hear the Roar: East Coast Watercross Returns to the Plattsburgh City Beach July 31–August 2

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Get ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the summer! The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau and the City of Plattsburgh are thrilled to welcome East Coast Watercross back to Plattsburgh City Beach from July 31-August 2, 2026, bringing three days of adrenaline-pumping jet ski racing to the shores of Lake […]

Plattsburgh Public Library Continues Monthly “Lifelong Learning for All” Series on Aug. 5

Plattsburgh Public Library continues its monthly speaker series, Lifelong Learning for All, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the library auditorium on the second floor. The series brings local experts to the library to share their knowledge with the community. All are welcome. Each session includes a half-hour presentation […]

CVPH RN honored for steady presence

Patients praise Christina Rumyantseva’s compassion, advocacy and care  Plattsburgh, NY, July 20, 2026  – A hospital stay can be frightening. Patients are often in pain, worried about what comes next and far from the comfort of home. For many patients on R6 at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Christina Rumyantseva, […]