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CPKC Hoilday Train Schedule

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Cornelia Street fatal shooting suspects in county court on new charges

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Assemblyman Jones presents $125K to Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park

Money will be used to renovate sidewalks and install new lights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh Police Department investigating bomb threat at NYS Attorney General’s Office

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Plattsburgh city council to vote on opening probe into claims of wrongdoing

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Hughes wins Plattsburgh city mayor’s race

County voters approve NYS Prop One Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Job Opening for Leadership Gift Officer or Senior Gift Officer

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Institutional Advancement is hiring! Do you, or someone you know, have an interest in working in nonprofit fundraising? Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be hired as a leadership gift officer or senior gift officer. For a full job description and information on how to apply, go to https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15031. Applicants should […]

Plattsburgh mayoral candidates agree on many issues in Mountain Lake PBS debate

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World-Renowned Illusionist Leon Etienne  To ROCK Plattsburgh Audiences!

Strand News Release (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Illusionist Leon Etienne rocks venues worldwide with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Leon is coming to Plattsburgh, NY, with his world-renowned show for a performance at Strand Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Leon’s production is a HIT with audiences of all ages. […]

Trail Visionary Thelma Douglas to be Feted at Oct. 24 Grand Opening of Saranac Trail Extension

PLATTSBURGH –  Thelma I. Douglas – an early proponent of a river trail in the City of Plattsburgh – will be feted at the Oct. 24 grand opening of the newest Saranac River Trail Greenway segment. That new section of trail, which runs behind Plattsburgh High School and connects to the Thelma I. Douglas Footbridge […]

CPKC Holiday Train returns to the region Nov. 26

Stops include Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local family-owned business Signs and More is celebrating its 20th Anniversary

Kevin Soucia, “We do everything right across the board.” By John T Ryan A Peru native, Peru High School graduate, Kevin Soucia, and his wife Sally are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their family-owned business. Located just off Mason Street, at 27 Trombley Way in Morrisonville, Signs and More made the beautiful Nighthawk wall lettering […]

Oct. 5, 2024 North Country Honor Flight 58 Veteran Biographies

(All photos by David Brown) Thomas Batterson, U.S. Air Force, 1968-1991 – Vietnam Tom received a draft notice. Looking to get out of English class, Tom took the Air Force qualifying exam, passed, and enlisted. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Tom became an Air Crew Life Support.  Tom ensured the survival of […]

Honor Flights 58 & 59 Take to the Skies Saturday Oct. 5

Message from North County Honor Flight – This Saturday, October 5, will be the final North Country Honor Flight of the 2024 flying season. Flights 58 and 59 will have 3 Korean War Veterans and many Vietnam Veterans among the 30 Veterans being honored. “Thunder in the Burgh” will take place once again thanks to […]

Favorite Expat Tim Collins Returns Home with his Favorite Band from Germany!

Vibes virtuoso Tim Collins enjoys a thriving career performing jazz throughout Europe. The Plattsburgh native has been living in Munich for over a decade, but he loves returning to the North Country to visit family and friends and play music. A Tim Collins concert is always a highly anticipated event.  Tim is returning to the […]

Plattsburgh City Police Lt. Kevin Jessey to help lead department while search for chief continues

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Plattsburgh Rotary Club Call for Applications

PLATTSBURGH, NY—The Plattsburgh Rotary Club requests proposals from local organizations to benefit our community. The Club is asking that all requests for this Rotary year be submitted for review by October 31, 2024. The Club has a limited amount of money to distribute to local organizations in Clinton County; therefore, the maximum grant that can […]

‘The Art of Memory’ A solo exhibition by Anastasia Osolin

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – September 24, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is scheduled to host “The Art of Memory,” a solo exhibition featuring Anastasia Osolin’s collage and assemblage works. The exhibition opens on Friday, Oct. 4, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. It will remain on display until Saturday, Nov. 2. […]

Tyrell pleads guilty to murder

Now faces up to 25 years to life for murdering Lisa Dashnaw-Tyrell Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Schedule

Saturday, Sept. 14 10:00 am – 01:00 pm    Exhibits in City Hall – 2nd floor – Anchor, Murals, USS Henley display Self-Guided Tour- (maps at location)    10:00 am – 07:00 pm    Information Booth/Souvenirs – City Hall Place 10:00 am – 09:00 pm    Food Court & Exhibits – Trinity Park 10:00 am – 04:00 pm   […]

Senator Stec inducts Lake Champlain Pools into State Historic Business Preservation Registry

Family-owned Plattsburgh business recently celebrated its 50th anniversary Plattsburgh, Sept. 12, 2024, Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury today presented the staff of Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Lake Champlain Pools was founded by Herb Carpenter in 1974. Since 1976, the company has […]

CVPH Medical Assistant Demonstrates Compassion Comes in Many Forms

Nikki Catlin Honored for Care Provided to Elderly Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY – A meal shared together fills the soul as much as the stomach, and that’s exactly what Nikki Catlin enjoyed with one of her patients. The kindness and care she provided to a 92-year-old man in need is why she was honored this week […]

Couple charged in deadly Plattsburgh shooting make second court appearance

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Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis launches Stuff the Strand food drive

Food/baby item collection date: Oct. 11 at the Strand Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Alarmed at spike in crime, Burlington lawmakers call for hiring more cops

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