Archive for 'City News'
Experience a Hauntingly Historic Halloween at the Kent-Delord House on October 28th and 29th
PLATTSBURGH, NY – This Halloween season, dive into the eerie past like never before at the Kent-Delord House, as they host a captivating two-day event on October 28th and 29th from 4 PM to 8 PM each day. With a wealth of fascinating historical insights, thrilling activities, and spooky surprises, this is an event you […]
Posted: October 4th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh rap duo goes viral after making song about Stewart’s Chocolate Milk
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Posted: September 23rd, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Community Calendar Event – Rescheduled!
Clinton County Historical Association Tuesday, September 26, 2:30 pm. Abolitionists and Freedom Seekers on the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad with Jackie Madison, President of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association. The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave, Plattsburgh. Starting in the late eighteenth century with freedom seekers, moving into the twentieth […]
Posted: September 21st, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Several city streets to be repaved
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Posted: September 14th, 2023 under City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Another low cost airline is coming to Plattsburgh
Clinton County Legislature Statement: The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only “Nice Low Cost Carrier,” or NLCC, will be offering air service to Orlando, Florida from the Plattsburgh International Airport starting November 28, 2023. “Today is a tremendous day for our region,” said County Legislator/Airport Committee Chairperson Robert […]
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Congressional News, County Government News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh donates over $23,000 to help local kids
Thanks to the record-breaking number of people who came to Dozerfest in June and the numerous sponsorships from local businesses, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Plattsburgh recently awarded during a reception at Harmony Golf Club over $23,000 in grants to North Country organizations that support local children in need. This includes funding for the following: […]
Posted: September 12th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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City fails to approve property sale for hotel
Supermajority approval is required; Mayor cannot sign the sale agreement. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Top 10 Towns To Retire To For Cheap In Beautiful Upstate New York
Plattsburgh is #2 Click here for The Traveler story
Posted: September 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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League of Women Voters to host “Common Read” discussion sessions
The League of Women Voters of the North Country invites interested readers to join a four-week reading and discussion group on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. from September 21 to October 12 at the Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. The two books for discussion during this “Common Read” session are The […]
Posted: September 6th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Downtown Plattsburgh Gears Up for Spectacular 25th Annual Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration
Saturday, 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Parade – Theme “25 years of Commemorations” Cumberland Ave, City Hall Place to Durkee Street PLATTSBURH, NY – As anticipation builds and the countdown to September 7th begins, the heart of downtown Plattsburgh is poised to burst into life with the vibrant celebration of one of its most cherished […]
Posted: September 1st, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh loses appeal to save downtown development project
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Posted: August 18th, 2023 under City News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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CVPH Summer Concert Postponed Due to Weather
Ursa and the Major Key set to perform next week PLATTSBURGH, NY (8/16/2023) – Due to rainy weather, the final act of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) annual Summer Concert Series featuring Ursa and the Major Key has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, August 23 from 6 pm to 7:30 […]
Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Lake City Arts Fest returning as bigger event on August 26
Talented artists and musicians for a day-long celebration of creativity and culture to City Hall, Trinity Park and MacDonough Park from noon to 6:30 p.m. Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh gives grants to various North Country organizations
Over $23,000 handed out to organizations specializing in helping local kids Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Ursa and the Major Key Wraps up CVPH Summer Concert Series
Free concerts offer unique venue for families and friends to enjoy an evening together PLATTSBURGH, NY The final act of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) annual Summer Concert Series features Ursa and the Major Key. The event, which is free of charge, will take place on the hospital’s front lawn […]
Posted: August 12th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Begins August 29
The 8-week program provides benefits for cancer survivors and those on maintenance treatment PLATTSBURGH, NY (08/09/2023) – A free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class offered to cancer survivors and those on maintenance treatment begins Tuesday, August 29 at 5 p.m. at the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). MBSR program […]
Posted: August 10th, 2023 under City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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North Country libraries awarded construction grants
Plattsburgh, Keene and Saranac Lake libraries among the projects announced Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 10th, 2023 under City News, Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Contemporary Dance – A Cautionary Glimpse of A.I. in “This is Not A Test”
Admission is free to all. (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Strand Center For The Arts will present Jess Bouharevich’s Contemporary Dance class performance of “This Is Not A Test” at 6 pm Friday, 7/28 at the historic Strand Theater. Admission is free to all. About the Performance News reports bombard us daily with the dichotomy between glorious […]
Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Plattsburgh Farmers Market plans Aug. 12 celebration
This year’s market features new vendors, a Little Free Library and Power of Produce Program Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: July 24th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Music Fest and Artisan Market
(PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 6, 2023) Strand Center for the Arts is hosting Jumpin’ in July, an event sponsored by NYSEG, on Saturday, July 15, 11 am–5 pm on the front lawn of the arts center. Community members are invited to come and support local artisan vendors and enjoy live musical performances. “This year, Jumpin’ […]
Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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New Hoops for Hope Tournament Tipping Off
Day of basketball honors local physician, supports family medicine in the North Country PLATTSBURGH, NY (6/27/2023) – The inaugural Dr. David Anderson Memorial Hoops for Hope basketball tournament is set to tip off on Saturday, July 15 at Noon at the YMCA on the Oval. The event features a full day of 3-on-3, co-ed basketball […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Hundreds gather to honor fallen NYSP Captain Christopher Garrow at funeral service
“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 19th, 2023 under City News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Religious News, Veterans' News.
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Three WWII veterans flew on Saturday, June 17 North Country Honor Flight #47
These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share) June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]
Posted: June 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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Fifteen North Country Lady Vets Take to the Honor Flight Skies
These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share) Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]
Posted: June 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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City of Plattsburgh promises a fun-filled Fourth of July
Parade, free concert and fireworks among the downtown festivities Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 16th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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