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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 century with Chinese Americans and ending in the twentieth-first century with individuals seeking a better way of life, the presentation will include stories of the individuals who came through the Lake Champlain region, those who helped or hindered their travels, and the outcome of their Underground Railroad experience.

The public is invited to attend.

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Chazy, NY – The Alice T. Miner Museum will host the 2nd Annual Cultivating Hope Event: A Healing Grace Center for Hope & Healing fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. at the museum in Chazy. The event will raise funds for Healing Grace, a nonprofit organization that provides grief support and other services for families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. All proceeds from the event will benefit Healing Grace and its mission of providing support, love, guidance, and community to families who have suffered the tragic loss of a child. 

“We can’t walk this walk without having the support of someone who has gone before us,” Munn Wojtaszek noted, adding that connecting with other families is mutually beneficial for her and the families she works with. “That’s the whole model of Healing Grace. It’s connection through shared loss.” 

In 1902, Alice and William Miner suffered the loss of their two-week-old son William Henry Miner, Jr. The legacy of philanthropy initiated by William and Alice Miner inspired a partnership in 2022 between The Alice T. Miner Museum, Miner Institute and Healing Grace. 

Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.healinggraceph.org.

A short program, live music performed by Taylor LaValley, and light refreshments will be provided. 

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(Plattsburgh) October 11th marks the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the first naval battles of the American Revolution, fought between the shores of Valcour Island and New York State. A commemoration of this event will be held on the 2nd-floor lobby and veranda in the Main Building at Clinton Community College on Rt 9 S, Plattsburgh, NY, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on October 11th, hosted by the Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.  

Ed Scollon, Co-founder and Co-Principal Investigator of the Valcour Bay Research Project, an eight-year underwater survey of the 1776 Battle of Valcour Island battle site, will speak on “Arnold’s Gondolas.”  Music is provided by Cathie Davenport, Katherine Duesberg, Stanley Ransom, and the Plattsburgh Police Pipes and Drums band members Kim Matthews and Peggy Staats Brown. Colors will be posted and taps and salutes will be given by the American Legion Post 1619 Honor Guard members. Craig Russell and members of the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will provide a cannonade. This is the 128th year that the DAR has coordinated the event.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) joined the community today to announce $3 million for the Franklin County Recreational Center, a new indoor sports facility in Malone. This new center will be a public-private partnership between state, county and local resources including Adirondack For Kids and other interested organizations and will help fill a need in the North Country for more recreational facilities in the North Country for all four seasons. The new Franklin County Recreational Center will be just minutes from the park and provide much-needed indoor space for youth sports and community events.

“Ensuring our children and families have a place to go and play brings our neighborhoods closer together and I’m proud the Assembly Majority can support this project in Franklin County,” said Speaker Heastie. “The Assembly Majority remains committed to supporting our local communities in making their big dreams a reality.” 

“There is need for more recreational activities for all ages in the North Country,” said Assemblymember Jones. “This new building will give us the spaces our community needs for indoor sports and support our local tourism initiatives. I want to thank Speaker Heastie and my colleagues in the Assembly Majority for their continued support of this effort.” 

Jennifer Hathaway, director of the Malone Recreational Park, led Speaker Heastie and Assemblyman Jones on a tour with members of Franklin County legislature, local officials, and leaders of Adirondack For Kids to see what the community has accomplished with prior state funding. Previously, Jones secured $500,000 for renovations to a building at the park and $500,000 for the Civic Center. During the tour, Speaker Heastie announced an additional $100,000 will be allocated to install heating in one of the park buildings.

The North Country Children’s Consignment Sale is coming to Peru School this Saturday, September 16th to benefit the Class of 2025.  You’ll find toys, snow boots, books, baby gear, games, clothing in sizes newborn-14/16, ride-ons, sports equipment and lots more.  The doors will open at 8 AM. Enter via the HS lobby (no entry fee). The sale closes for a reset from 11-12 and the discounted portion of the event is from 12-2.  This is a great opportunity to stock up on gently used winter clothing, score some great finds to put away for the holidays or outfit a little library for your budding reader.

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September 13, 2023, Peru, NY Applefest preparations are underway. This morning Dave Soulia and volunteers set up the craft fair tables and this afternoon, they tackled the game booths. Tomorrow, the food booths will go up. Other volunteers have been baking, frosting cakes for the Cake Wheel, and cooking delicious Michigan sauce. Soon Forrence Orchards will deliver the fritter apples. Tomorrow and Friday, the K of C will parboil and flavor the chicken and the parade lineup will be finalized. It’s time to get excited about the Applefest on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 PM Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget &    Highway Budget Workshop

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6:00 PM Water/Sewer/Valcour Workshop 

Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 6:00 PM Salaries/General Workshop  

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6:00 PM Budget Review Workshop

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:00 PM Budget Review Workshop (if     

  needed)

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 6:00 PM   Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget  

Tuesday, November 14, 2022, 5:30 PM            Special Meeting to Adopt Final Budget

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Airbus A220

Airbus A220

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 Hall (D-Area 10, Plattsburgh.) “Breeze Airways will be a welcome addition to the Plattsburgh International Airport; however, it would not have been possible without the commitment of the entire Legislature that worked closely with Airport Director Chris Kreig and Jack Penning of Volaire Aviation to attract this rapidly growing airline. I thank each of them, as well as the commitment by Senator Charles Schumer, for their dedication to the expansion of air service at our airport and I anticipate a strong and long-lasting relationship with Breeze Airways.”

“Clinton County has remained steadfast in its efforts to attract new air service to North Country residents and neighbors,” said Mark Henry, Chairperson of the Clinton County Legislature (R-Area 3, Chazy.)  “The Plattsburgh International Airport continues to see increased traffic and this latest announcement by Breeze Airways demonstrates our continued success to expand. I applaud Airport Committee Chairperson Robert Hall for his leadership on this issue and I look forward to our continuing partnership with Breeze Airways.”

“The goal of Clinton County was to attract reliable, cost-effective and “Nice” air service to our Airport,” said Airport Director Chris Kreig. “In just the last year we have had 150,000 passengers fly in and out of this Airport, and this new service to Orlando International Airport will ensure even more travelers will be coming through Plattsburgh. I am grateful to the Legislature for their unwavering commitment to provide additional air service opportunities and I thank Volaire Aviation for their dedication to this endeavor.”

“This Orlando service by Breeze is not only the start of what will be a popular route but hopefully the start of additional services by Breeze and by others as air carriers finally start to add destinations again,” says Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to working with them and thank them for their commitment to our unique bi-national airport! Congratulations to the entire county team and special thanks to Senator Schumer who has actively encouraged Breeze to look at Plattsburgh. Onward and upward!”

Breeze Airways began service in May 2021 and has been ranked as one of the U.S.’ best domestic airlines for the last two years by Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards (#2 in 2022 and #4 in 2023).  Breeze offers a mix of more than 150 year-round and seasonal nonstop routes between 36 cities in 21 states.  Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze operates a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft, focusing on providing efficient and affordable flights between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24 months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features – including complimentary family seating – delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and fly.

Learn more about Breeze’s flight offerings via our site or the app.

Members of the Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh and local community organizations celebrate how much money was raised at 2023 Dozerfest during a reception in August at Harmony Golf Club. Photo credit: Sade & Brand Co.

Assemblyman Billy Jones presents New York State Assembly Citations to Leon Blair and James Mussaw for organizing Dozerfest every year. Photo credit: Sade & Brand Co.

L-R James Mussaw, Casey Blair with sons Owen and Leeland (front), Andrew Blair and Leon Blair, father of Casey and Andrew. 

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:

·         Adirondack Coast Basketball Camp: to help with costs for a free summer camp.

·         Adirondack Regional Theater: to help pay for the youth director series.

·         Clinton Essex Franklin Library System: to purchase four educational language kits.

·         Dannemora Free Library: to purchase stencils to create a storywalk.

·         Fermata Nowhere: to help pay for the costs of traveling to competitions.

·         The Foundation of CVPH: to purchase chair and sound machines for the nursery.

·         JCEO Backpack Program: to purchase back-to-school supplies for low-income families.

·         JCEO Summer Camp Tuition Assistance: to help pay for tuition for summer camp for low-income families.

·         Journey Into Reading: to purchase books to give away for free at Champlain Centre.

·         Literacy Volunteers of Clinton Essex Franklin Counties: to purchase books to distribute to local children.

·         Plattsburgh 4H Robotics Team: to help pay for equipment and competitions.

·         North Country Center for Independence: to help pay for an adventure-based learning program at Beartown Ski Resort for grades 5-12.

·         NCCS Leadership Academy: to help pay for leadership training experience at Lake Luzerne.

·         Ted K. Center: to support various youth programs at the center that serves Plattsburgh Housing Authority.

·         Youth Advocates Program: to help pay for discharge backpacks.

In addition to presenting the organizations with checks, the Club also thanked Leon Blair and James “Shimmy” Mussaw for all their efforts for almost 15 years to make Dozerfest a success and a highlight for families across the North Country. Assemblyman Billy Jones also presented the men with New York State Assembly Citations for their leadership.

“I am still shocked at the number of people who came to Dozerfest this year and the number of local businesses who supported us during this event,” said Club President Connie Mandeville. Read more »

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According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Ray Brook facility will be closed to visitation until further notice

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Supermajority approval is required; Mayor cannot sign the sale agreement. 

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