CVPH Blood Center Closure Draws Community Opposition
Hospital employees, elected officials, and community members are speaking out against the planned July tenth closure of the Adirondack Regional Blood Center in Plattsburgh. CVPH says partnering with the American Red Cross will help ensure a reliable blood supply while supporting the hospital’s long-term financial stability.
Read MoreSUNY Plattsburgh Opens Registration for Summer Open House
Registration is now open for SUNY Plattsburgh’s Summer Open House on July seventeenth. Prospective students and their families can explore academic programs, meet faculty, attend information sessions, and tour the campus. Two additional open house events are also planned this fall.
Read MoreLightning Suspected in Plattsburgh Garage Fire
A Plattsburgh family has been displaced after a garage fire late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning on Honey Drive. Officials say the blaze may have been sparked by lightning. No injuries were reported, but the home sustained fire damage. Trees also fell in the area during the same storm.
Read MoreTown Hall Accessibility Project Delayed Until August
The Town of Plattsburgh has postponed its Town Hall accessibility improvement project until August third. The work includes a regraded parking lot, new sidewalks, and a new accessible entrance. During construction, the north entrance will close, with visitors directed to the Banker Road entrance or curbside service.
Read MoreRed Cross Assists Family After Plattsburgh Fire
The American Red Cross is helping a family displaced by an early Thursday fire on Honey Drive in Plattsburgh. Assistance was provided to two adults and two children, including financial aid for immediate needs, comfort kits, emotional support, and stuffed animals for the children.
Read MoreThree Clinton Faculty Members Honored by SUNY
Three Clinton Community College faculty members have received 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence Awards. Mary Lou Allen was honored for adjunct teaching, Gina Lindsey for teaching, and Dawn Maille for faculty service. College officials say the awards recognize outstanding dedication to students, teaching, and campus service.
Read MoreState Updates Plan to Stop Invasive Fish
New York has updated its rapid response plan to help stop the invasive round goby from spreading into the Lake Champlain Basin. State officials will continue special lock operations on parts of the Champlain Canal while resuming on-demand lockings beginning today to balance environmental protection and boating access.
Read MoreNew York Proposes First PFAS Landfill Rules
New York is proposing what officials say would be the nation’s first rules requiring landfills to treat contaminated leachate before it’s released into the environment. The regulations target PFAS and other harmful chemicals to better protect drinking water. Public comments will be accepted through September ninth.
Read MoreForest Rangers Assist at Clinton County Motorcycle Crash
New York State Forest Rangers came upon a single motorcycle crash while on patrol in Schuyler Falls on June 27. Forest Ranger Captain Booth and Ranger Odell assessed the injured rider and helped control traffic until Morrisonville EMS arrived and took over patient care.
Read MoreRabid Raccoon Confirmed in DeKalb Area
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies, marking the seventh confirmed rabid animal in St. Lawrence County this year. Health officials are reminding residents to keep pets vaccinated, avoid contact with wild animals, and report any bites or possible rabies exposures immediately. Rabies is spread through infected saliva and is almost always fatal once symptoms […]
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