Plattsburgh Charter Changes Headed to Voters
Plattsburgh voters will decide proposed City Charter revisions on November 3rd. Proposition One would update budgeting, financial oversight, council procedures and long-term planning while creating an Emergency Disaster Relief Services Commission. Existing mayoral and council term limits would remain unchanged. If approved, the revisions would take effect January 1st.
Read MoreChamplain Man Jailed on Felony Assault Charge
50 year old David Gooley of Champlain was jailed following an investigation into an alleged domestic assault. State police were called to Perry Mills Road back on August 22nd after Gooley allegedly punched a person older than 65 near the left eye and ear. The victim was evaluated by Champlain EMS but declined hospital treatment. […]
Read MorePeru Woman Jailed Following Knife Threat
56 year old Tina Bouyea of Peru is being held without bail following an alleged domestic incident. State police responded to a 911 hang-up call on Brand Hollow Road shortly after midnight Thursday. Investigators say Bouyea threatened the victim while holding a knife despite an active stay-away order. She faces charges including first-degree criminal contempt, […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Man Charged With DWI
28 year old Zachary Surles of Plattsburgh faces two misdemeanor DWI charges following an early morning traffic stop. Clinton County sheriff’s deputies stopped Surles in the Town of Plattsburgh shortly after 2:30 Friday morning. Investigators allege he was intoxicated and had a blood alcohol level of at least point-zero-eight percent. Surles was also cited for […]
Read MoreMillions in New York Tax Donations Remain Unspent
New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says millions of dollars donated through state income tax checkoffs remain unused. The 28 primarily taxpayer-supported funds held 17-point-5 million dollars at the end of the latest fiscal year. Only 13 distributed any money. The volunteer firefighter recruitment fund held 2-point-3 million dollars, while the food bank fund had 1-point-1 […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Police Report Multiple Arrests
Plattsburgh police reported several arrests between last Tuesday and Sunday. Shaim Juneau, Marie Miner and Tyrel Laroe face DWI charges. Owen Gray was charged with public urination and possessing a forged instrument, while Shawn Benware also faces a public urination charge. Rebecca Drollette was charged with criminal contempt, Glad Mbobingando with petit larceny and Kayden […]
Read MoreSUNY Plattsburgh Plans 911 Commemoration
SUNY Plattsburgh will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks with a public ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 10th, at the Hawkins Pond memorial. The program will include remarks, a bell tolling, wreath-laying, bagpipes and reflections from campus and community leaders. The university will honor alumni Robert Sutcliffe and William Erwin, […]
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