Plattsburgh Strand Center Faces Possible Closure
The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh says it could close this month unless it raises enough money to overcome a financial crisis. Theater ticket sales have fallen 27% this year, cutting revenue by $140,000, while fundraising is down 30%. The nonprofit is seeking $50,000 in emergency donations and has raised nearly half that […]
Read MoreGilgo Beach Killer Disciplined at Dannemora Prison
Convicted serial killer Rex Heuermann has been disciplined at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Prison records reportedly show correction officers found unspecified drugs while searching the 62 year old inmate’s cell in July. Heuermann was also accused of trying to smuggle a package into the maximum-security prison. He is serving three consecutive life sentences without […]
Read MoreSUNY Potsdam Sets Fundraising Record
SUNY Potsdam raised more than $10 million in gifts and commitments during the last fiscal year, setting an all-time fundraising record. The total was nearly 70% higher than the previous year and more than double the college’s original goal. About 2,800 donors contributed, with more than $8 million supporting scholarships, academic resources and student services. […]
Read MoreEssex County Seeks Delay in New SNAP Costs
The Essex County Board of Supervisors is asking federal lawmakers to delay new SNAP cost-sharing requirements for two years. The federal government’s share of administrative costs is scheduled to fall from 50% to 25% on October 1, potentially adding about $204,000 to the county’s annual expenses. County officials say Essex could also face roughly $1 […]
Read MoreSUNY Plattsburgh Marks 25 Years Since September 11
More than 125 people gathered at SUNY Plattsburgh Thursday to remember those killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks and those who later died from related illnesses. The ceremony at Hawkins Hall Pond included bagpipes, a color guard and the placement of a memorial wreath. The university also honored alumni Robert Sutcliffe, William Erwin and […]
Read MoreSaint Josephs Expands Addiction Treatment in Saranac Lake
Saint Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers has expanded its Saranac Lake location into a comprehensive outpatient program. The program offers counseling, telehealth, peer and family support and medication for opioid and alcohol use disorders, including on-site methadone and buprenorphine services. Supported by New York’s Opioid Settlement Fund, the program allows patients to receive treatment […]
Read MoreTupper Lake Motorcycle Crash Claims Life
A young man was killed in a motorcycle crash early Thursday in Tupper Lake. Police say the motorcycle struck the town-owned Aaron Maddox Hall on Route 3. A half-mile section of the highway between Santa Clara Avenue and Pine Street was closed to vehicles and pedestrians for several hours while police investigated. The victim’s name […]
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