Archive for 'City News'
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns to the North Country
Saturday, Nov. 25 stops include Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 1st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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End the silence on health care violence.
Our staff share their stories, as a national crisis hits home. Across the country, health care staff suffer more violent assaults than any other profession. Click here to view the UVN Health Network Video
Posted: November 1st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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CVPH Updates Masking Guidelines
Changes reflect COVID-19 data in hospital, community PLATTSBURGH, NY – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is rolling back masking requirements for patients, visitors and employees. Beginning Saturday, October 28, masking will be optional for all who enter CVPH facilities. However, hospital officials say anyone who has symptoms of […]
Posted: October 28th, 2023 under City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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DiNAPOLI: NEW YORK CITY CONTINUES TO REBOUND AND REGAIN SHARE OF STATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY (57% of NYS GDP)
2017 – 2022, the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 8.2% during that period, accounting for more than 57% of the state’s GDP during each of those years. Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of the state’s total wages and […]
Posted: October 27th, 2023 under Business News, City News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Miracle on Margaret Street returns in 2023
Downtown Plattsburgh event promises fun for all ages on Saturday, Dec. 2 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 24th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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CVPH Walk With a Doc Continues Saturday
Local physicians promote benefits of walking, health education PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/23/2023) – Members of the public can enjoy the bright colors of fall and take steps toward a healthier lifestyle during the upcoming Walk With a Doc. The walk, offered by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine […]
Posted: October 24th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Burlington City Council approves Vermont Air National Guard’s 25-year airport lease extension
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Posted: October 24th, 2023 under Business News, City News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Veterans' News.
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CVPH Plans Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in November
Certified diabetes educators to offer information about lifestyle management of Type 1 diabetes PLATTSBURGH, NY – A three-part Diabetes Self-Management Education Program sponsored by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) begins Thursday, November 2 at the main hospital. The program, led by certified diabetes educators Ann Watts and Catherine […]
Posted: October 22nd, 2023 under City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Sun Community News Reports: $49M in state funding for airports across the state
Funding included for Plattsburgh International, Floyd Bennett and Adirondack Regional airports Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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CVPH Employees Helping Clean up Community
Nurse-led effort beautifies stretch of Idaho Avenue, removes potential safety hazards PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/12/2023) – Employees at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are volunteering their time to clean up a 1.4-mile stretch of Idaho Avenue beginning at 10 a.m. this Sunday, October 15. The effort is part of a sponsorship […]
Posted: October 15th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Community members react to recent Plattsburgh vandalism incidents
Graffiti was found throughout various notable locations in the Lake City Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: October 11th, 2023 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Burlington declares public health crisis in response to substance use
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Posted: October 11th, 2023 under Business News, City News, General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Honor Flights 50 and 51 to fly this Saturday
North Country Honor Flight will send 28 more North Country Veterans on a lifetime trip this Saturday, October 7th. “ Thunder in the Burgh” will be the escort from Champlain Center down to the Veterans Park on the US Oval, leaving at 6:15 a.m. The send-off ceremony will start at 7 a.m. sharp; each Veteran […]
Posted: October 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Veterans' News.
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‘There is a crisis in the North Country’: health care professionals discuss loss of services locally
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Posted: October 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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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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