Boat Fire Near Valcour Island Draws Multiagency Response
No injuries were reported after a boat caught fire Saturday on Lake Champlain near the southeast side of Valcour Island. The occupants were transferred to a nearby bystander’s boat before emergency crews arrived. The vessel was considered a total loss. Fire departments and law enforcement agencies from New York and Vermont responded, along with the […]
Read MoreSUNY Plattsburgh ACE Program Reports Strong Student Results
SUNY Plattsburgh says its ACE program is improving academic performance for first-generation and Pell Grant-eligible students. Nearly 95 percent of more than 300 participants were in good academic standing last spring, while about 66 percent had grade-point averages of 3.0 or higher. The program provides advising, mentoring and financial help for textbooks, groceries and transportation.
Read MoreBoil Water Order Issued for Part of Plattsburgh
A boil water order was issued Friday for 3 through 15 Battery Street and 45 Pine Street in Plattsburgh following an emergency water main repair. The city said the order would remain in effect until further notice. Residents should confirm whether it has been lifted before using tap water normally.
Read MoreSUNY Students Offered Free State Fair Admission
Current and incoming SUNY students can attend the Great New York State Fair free on Thursday, August 27, during Student Youth Day. Current students must show a valid student identification card, while incoming students can present an admission letter. The fair runs August 26 through Labor Day, September 7, at the New York State Fairgrounds […]
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