Plattsburgh YMCA Moves Ahead With New Facility
The Plattsburgh YMCA plans to begin work this fall on a new facility despite an ongoing child abuse investigation involving its childcare center. The first phase will renovate the former Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital building on New York Road. YMCA leaders have raised 12 million dollars toward the 18 million dollar project and expect the […]
Read MoreClinton County Sheriff Warns of Jury Duty Scam
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about callers posing as investigators or officers who claim there is a warrant for missing jury duty. Victims are told to buy gift cards and provide the card codes as payment. Authorities say courts and law enforcement agencies will never request gift cards or demand money by […]
Read MoreBluff Point Campus Redevelopment Receives One Million Dollars
Clinton County has received one million dollars in state funding to begin redeveloping the former Clinton Community College campus. The money will support water, sewer, stormwater and roadway improvements. The work is expected to prepare the property for a proposed 96-unit workforce housing development and additional private investment.
Read MoreSUNY Canton Begins New Academic Year
SUNY Canton begins Welcome Week today as new students move into residence halls. Returning students arrive Wednesday, with fall classes starting Thursday. Students will find a newly completed plaza featuring green space, heated walkways and an outdoor amphitheater. The college is also offering free education to eligible adults through the SUNY Reconnect program.
Read MoreRhode Island Fugitive Arrested in Plattsburgh
21 year old Isaac Rosario of Cranston, Rhode Island, was arrested Friday morning at a Plattsburgh residence. Authorities say Rosario is wanted in Rhode Island on weapons, assault, credit card fraud and reckless driving charges. He was jailed at the Clinton County Correctional Facility while extradition proceedings move forward.
Read MoreSUNY Plattsburgh Opens Fall Semester
Classes begin today at SUNY Plattsburgh following several days of orientation and student move-in activities. University President Alexander Enyedi says nearly 1,960 new students have submitted deposits, more than 11 percent above the school’s target. The university is investing another $175,000 in counseling, tutoring, food security and other student services. About $60 million in campus […]
Read MoreSaranac Lake Receives Water System Cybersecurity Grant
State officials will be in Saranac Lake today to announce a cybersecurity grant for the village’s drinking water and wastewater systems. The funding comes through New York’s SECURE program, which helps local governments identify vulnerabilities and defend utilities against cyberattacks. Environmental Facilities Corporation President Maureen Coleman will join local officials for a ceremonial check presentation […]
Read MoreNew York Pension Fund Reaches Nearly $310 Billion
The New York State Common Retirement Fund was valued at nearly $310 billion at the end of the first quarter of the state fiscal year. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says fund investments returned just over 6 percent during the quarter despite inflation, higher energy prices and international conflicts. The fund supports retirement benefits for New […]
Read MoreNCCC Pool Announces Fall Hours
The North Country Community College pool is closed until fall hours begin Monday, August 31. The pool will be open weekdays, with early-morning sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and evening sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Midday swimming will be offered each weekday. Saturday sessions will run from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., with short […]
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