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In a suburban Central NY hotel, an international drama unfolds: Is the bus coming?

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Another celebration of our region’s glorious history

By John T. Ryan May 26, 2023 – Plattsburgh Excitement was in the air Friday as many supporters attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway. Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman told the large gathering he was so excited he had trouble sleeping the previous night. Located on Route 9 across from Clare […]

Plattsburgh Outside Art fundraising for 18th public mural

Newest addition coming to the Lake City is a ‘Welcome to Plattsburgh’ artwork Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Judge issues order saying Salina hotel at center of migrant housing dispute cannot evict guests

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

At least one Upstate NY county says it will welcome asylum seekers from NYC

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers

Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

The Artimus Pyle Band Saturday, May 20, 8:00 PM—10:30 PM

Higher Ground & The Strand Center for the Arts Present; The Artimus Pyle BandAPB delivers hit after hit after hit, night after night after night. From Freebird to Sweet Home Alabama, APB gives fans the best of Skynyrd with one of men who made it! More than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a tribute […]

Motorcycle Escort for North Country Honor Flights 44 & 45 of May 13, 2023

City invests in youth rec in collaboration with YMCA

Funding approved to include all children 12 and under who want to play Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh closes FY22 with budget surplus

Mayoral Budget proposes tax rate reduction for FY2023. City property owners pay a combined 2023 tax rate of $37.90 per $1,000 of assessed property value, according to the city analysis. This combined rate consists of the Plattsburgh City School rate of $22.15, City of Plattsburgh rate of $10.86, and the Clinton County rate of $4.89. […]

A Night of Black Excellence

Celebration of local black artists and culture. (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host A Night of Black Excellence a celebration of local black artists and culture in our beautiful historic theatre on Saturday, May 27, 6-9 pm. Local musical acts and spoken word poets will be performing on our stage, while local […]

Artisan Market Saturday, May 16 at the Strand Center

Celebrate Mom and enjoy the music of the Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus!

What: Tribute to Moms everywhere When: Saturday, May 13 Time: 3 pm Where: Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Cost: $10. per person at the door: Cash only.

City Beach reopens May 26

Beach access and parking remain free to city and town residents with seasonal permits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Motorcycles leave Hobby Lobby for the U.S. Oval at 6:10 a. m.

Strand Center Open House showcases programs to discover and develop your talents

Plattsburgh’s Strand Center For The Arts hosted an Open House on Saturday, May 6. Visitors met the friendly staff and teachers and checked out the studios. The Peru Gazette took time to make a brief visit. For more information, go to StrandCenter.org  

Donlan Wealth Management donates $50K to new YMCA

Bob Donlan applauds the community center with ‘wide-reaching impacts’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Vincent Abrams found guilty in stabbing death of Plattsburgh woman

On Wednesday, a jury found Vincent Abrams guilty on four counts, including first and second-degree murder, in the killing of 40-year-old Melissa Myers. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Vincent Abrams found guilty of murder

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market returns with new programs

Plattsburgh Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market opens May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Downtown Plattsburgh Riverwalk construction begins May 1

Will be open to pedestrians and cyclists with multi-use path and overlooks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Burlington pod community residents say they want to be good neighbors

Click here for the WCAX3 story 

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor’s Proposed Executive Budget

“The cost of asylum seekers, unbudgeted at this time last year, is expected to reach $2.9 billion in FY 2024, larger than the Fire Department’s operating budget. “ New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Mayor Adams’ executive budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024: “The city has laid its fiscal […]

Parking is free in several city lots during downtown construction

Click here for the Sun Community News story  

Plattsburgh Common Council narrowly votes ‘yes’ to police body cameras

Click here for the MYNBC5 story