Border Patrol chase in Massena ends with 2 arrests
Two people are under arrest after a Border Patrol chase in Massena. Officials say agents tried to stop an SUV that entered the United States without inspection through Akwesasne territory Sunday. They say the driver fled, continuing even after agents deployed spike strips. Video shows the SUV leaving the road and hitting an embankment. Officials […]
Read MoreSUNY Potsdam Tops $40 Million in Fundraising Campaign
SUNY Potsdam has raised more than $40 million toward a $45 million fundraising goal, the largest campaign in the college’s history. The milestone was announced Saturday during the public launch of the campaign, called Deeply Rooted, Future Focused. With nearly two years remaining, the college has already secured 89 percent of its goal. The money […]
Read MoreClinton County Opens 50-Year-Old Time Capsules
Clinton County officials got a surprise Friday when they opened time capsules sealed 50 years ago. What they thought was one box turned out to be ten. The boxes, originally sealed in 1976, were opened during a ceremony at the John H. Zurlo County Government Center. Former legislators Janet Duprey and Robert Garrow, who helped […]
Read MoreCashman Raises Concerns About Care at Clinton Nursing Home
Assemblyman Michael Cashman is calling attention to allegations of poor care at the Clinton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Plattsburgh. Cashman says his office has received numerous complaints from families of residents. He attended a residents council meeting in July and contacted facility management but says he has received no response. Cashman says he has […]
Read MoreLake Placid Man Arrested Following Domestic Dispute
A Lake Placid man faces four misdemeanor charges following a domestic dispute. Lake Placid Police arrested 30 year old Gianmarco Lara Cleopatra early Thursday morning after receiving a complaint about a physical altercation. Charges include criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, unlawful imprisonment, third-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was arraigned in Lake […]
Read MoreFree Community Lunch Offered Today in Saranac Lake
A free, hot lunch will be served today at St. Luke’s Church Parish Hall in Saranac Lake. The Community Lunchbox program offers meals every Monday and Thursday at the church, located at 136 Main Street. Dine-in service runs from 11:15 until noon, with takeout meals available from noon until 12:30. The program is open to […]
Read MoreClinton County Seeks Public Input on Services for Older Adults
Clinton County residents will have an opportunity Wednesday to help shape services for older adults. The county’s Office for the Aging will hold a public hearing from noon until 1 p.m. at Senior Planet in the Champlain Centre Mall in Plattsburgh. Officials will discuss service plans for 2027 and 2028 and seek input from seniors, […]
Read MorePeru Fire Station Expansion on Schedule
Construction on the Peru Volunteer Fire Department’s $6.6 million station expansion is progressing on schedule. The project, approved by voters in May, will add nearly 6,000 square feet to the facility on Bear Swamp Road. Improvements include expanded equipment bays, better drainage, upgraded ventilation and new decontamination facilities to protect firefighters from hazardous materials. The […]
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