Archive for 'City News'
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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In a suburban Central NY hotel, an international drama unfolds: Is the bus coming?
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Posted: May 28th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: May 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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
Posted: May 27th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Judge issues order saying Salina hotel at center of migrant housing dispute cannot evict guests
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: May 26th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, Statewide News.
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At least one Upstate NY county says it will welcome asylum seekers from NYC
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: May 25th, 2023 under City News, National News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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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
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News.
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Motorcycle Escort for North Country Honor Flights 44 & 45 of May 13, 2023
Posted: May 13th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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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
Posted: May 12th, 2023 under City News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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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. […]
Posted: May 12th, 2023 under City News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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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 […]
Posted: May 12th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, General News, Northern NY News.
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