Plattsburgh Considers New E-Bike Safety Rules
Plattsburgh officials are considering new rules aimed at improving bicycle and e-bike safety in the city. Police Chief Jarrod Trombley says officers have been focusing on education, particularly with young riders and parents, while city leaders consider possible enforcement measures. A second public bike safety forum is scheduled for September 10 at 6 p.m. at […]
Read MoreCVPH Receives $5 Million for Mental Health Services
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh is receiving $5 million in new funding to expand mental health resources. The money is expected to help CVPH strengthen behavioral health services and increase access to care in the North Country. Hospital officials say the investment will support efforts to meet growing demand for mental health treatment and […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Woman Charged With Burglary and Criminal Contempt
A 66 year old Plattsburgh woman is jailed following an alleged burglary in Beekmantown. State Police say Beverly Wood forced her way into a Jersey Swamp Road home Sunday and stole property despite an active order of protection. Wood is charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree criminal contempt, both felonies. She was arraigned in Beekmantown […]
Read MoreAFSP Adds Two Members to Central New York Board
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Greater Central New York Chapter has added Robert Green and Elayne Campoli to its board. Green is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate and New York Certified Peer Specialist who plans to focus on outreach, education and reducing stigma. Campoli has worked with suicide prevention efforts through Out of the […]
Read MoreSUNY Plattsburgh Sets Welcome Week for Fall Semester
SUNY Plattsburgh will begin welcoming new students to campus Wednesday, August 19, ahead of the fall semester. Orientation will include move-in, academic meetings, campus tours and social events. Returning students can move into residence halls beginning Saturday, August 22. Traffic patterns around Rugar Street and Sanborn Avenue will be adjusted during move-in. Fall classes begin […]
Read MoreAlbany Driving School Owner Faces 11 Charges
The owner of an Albany County driving school is facing 11 misdemeanor charges after allegedly continuing to operate without a license. The state DMV says 54 year old Charles Lanza continued running Learn to Drive School after its license was revoked in March 2025. Investigators say students were told to hide that they had taken […]
Read MoreSUNY Plattsburgh Gospel Choir Plans Soulful Christmas Concert
The SUNY Plattsburgh Gospel Choir will present “Soulful Christmas 2026: A Global Celebration” December 6 at the E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium in Hawkins Hall. The concert begins at 6 p.m. and will feature the 50-voice choir, a five-piece band and a Vermont-based West African drum and dance troupe. Early bird general admission tickets are $15 […]
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