North Country Pre-Apprenticeship Program Honors 19 Graduates
Clinton Community College will recognize 19 graduates of the BuildnBeyond North Country pre-apprenticeship program this afternoon at 2:30. The ceremony will be held at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing in Plattsburgh. The New York Power Authority-funded program prepares participants for construction and manufacturing jobs, registered apprenticeships and other career opportunities. State and local workforce development […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Road Resurfacing Begins Monday
Road resurfacing begins Monday on six Plattsburgh streets, including sections of Court, Wells, Couch, Helen and Elm streets, along with Protection Alley. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. On-street parking will be prohibited during work hours, and drivers should expect flaggers and delays.
Read MoreWater Safari Marks 70th Anniversary With Birthday Celebration
Water Safari in Old Forge will celebrate its 70th anniversary Friday, August 7, with giveaways, birthday treats, character appearances and special activities. Guests 70 and older will receive free admission by showing photo identification. The first 800 visitors will receive a commemorative anniversary pin. The celebration also includes a photo trail, a state historic business […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Man Faces Drug Possession Charge
39 year old Mario Jordan of Plattsburgh faces a misdemeanor drug charge following a traffic stop early Tuesday in the city. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found Jordan in possession of a controlled substance. He was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, processed and released with an appearance ticket for […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Town Hall Accessibility Project Begins Monday
The Town of Plattsburgh will begin a three-week accessibility improvement project at Town Hall Monday. The north parking lot and main entrance will be closed while crews regrade the lot, install a new sidewalk and add a vestibule with push-button access. Visitors should use the Banker Road entrance or call 518-562-6800 for curbside service. The […]
Read MoreBoonville-Oneida County Fair Fireworks Moved to Friday
The Boonville-Oneida County Fair fireworks originally planned for Wednesday night have been rescheduled for Friday because of the weather forecast. The display will begin at dusk and is included with fair admission. The fair continues through Sunday with rides, agricultural exhibits, entertainment, food and family activities.
Read MoreBoil Water Order Lifted in Plattsburgh
The City of Plattsburgh says the boil water order for 3 through 15 Battery Street and 45 Pine Street has been lifted. Residents and businesses at those addresses may resume normal water use. The order had remained in place until testing confirmed the water was safe.
Read MoreRabies Vaccine Bait Drop Planned in Essex County
The Essex County Health Department says oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed in northeastern parts of the county beginning on or after August 5. The baits are designed to vaccinate raccoons, skunks and foxes. Residents should leave them undisturbed. Anyone who must move a bait should wear gloves and place it in a wooded […]
Read MoreSimpson Seeks Review of New York Voter Registration Systems
Assemblyman Matt Simpson is calling for legislative hearings on New York’s voter registration technology and state contracts with software vendor IDEMIA. The request follows a New Jersey system error that mistakenly registered about 6,600 noncitizens. Simpson says lawmakers should review safeguards, audits and spending involving the company.
Read MoreNorth Country Hunger Report Finds 351,000 People Facing Food Insecurity
A new report finds more than 351,000 people across the Regional Food Bank’s 23-county service area are experiencing food insecurity. That represents about 12% of the region’s population. The findings are being released this morning during a State of Hunger forum in Plattsburgh. Food bank leaders, local agencies and elected officials will also discuss ways […]
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