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An upstate NY sheriff will testify before a House subcommittee that the border crisis is straining rural communities and allowing cartels "to thrive."

On December 4, 2023, State Police arrested 30-year-old Cody J. Grenier from Dannemora following a domestic dispute. Grenier was charged with menacing 2nd and criminal possession of a weapon 3rd. The incident took place on Flagg Street in Dannemora village.

Albany, N.Y. — Five convicted murderers and a parolee are suing state prison officials for violating their constitutional rights following the 2015 escape of inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. In a case that went to trial Monday in U.S. District Court in...

A suspect from New York has been charged in two Upstate bank robberies over the last two years. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office says, 34 year old Edward Lee Wheeler of Brooklyn was apprehended by task force officers, last month.

On December 4, 2023, Joel L. Favaro, a 31-year-old from Redford, NY, was arrested for drunk driving. The arrest followed a property damage incident on State Route 3, Saranac, where Favaro was involved.

Governor Kathy Hochul has confirmed that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will extend federal aid to Clinton County, New York, residents and businesses affected by July 2023's heavy rains and flooding. The SBA will provide low-interest loans to eligible parties for recovery purposes. This aid is part of a new SBA initiative aimed at offering additional financial support to disaster-stricken rural areas. This is the first time New York has tapped into the federal Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities program, enacted in June 2023.

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Governor Kathy Hochul has confirmed the completion of significant construction on the Carpenter’s Flats Bridge in Clinton County, New York. The $6.2 million project, started in the summer, has enhanced the durability of the historic bridge on State Route 9. Built in 1941 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the bridge was raised by over three feet to mitigate flood and ice jam risks. The project also incorporated safety upgrades for North Country travelers.

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - A new program is aimed at tackling the shortage of health care workers in northern New York. The initiative makes use of the federal J-1 visa program, which allows visitor visas for skilled health care professionals in areas with a demonstrated need. The UVM Health Network says around 100 positions need to be filled in the region, including roughly 20 positions at CVPH in Plattsburgh.

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — In a significant move aimed at bolstering the health care sector in the Northern Border Region, the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced the initiation of a J-1 Visa Waiver Program during a press conference held in Plattsburgh on Tuesday. The program is designed to attract...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — On Friday, Dec. 1, New York State Police arrested Thomas Lance, of Albany on additional charges following a hit-and-run crash in September. Lance was arraigned in Clinton County Court for one count of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and grand larceny. The charges stem from an incident...

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Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.229, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

Greek life at SUNY Plattsburgh came together this fall to help community members in need during the holiday season. School fraternity and sorority organizations competed in a food drive competition that lasted six weeks during the fall semester. Each week organizations competed to see who could collect the most food items for donation. Beginning in October, all donations were collected in the fraternity and sorority lounge, ending just before the Thanksgiving holiday.

The hilltop trailer that holds critical equipment linking Franklin County’s primary 911 dispatchers with the outside world is in ailing shape and likely years overdue to be replaced, officials said.  Read the story on VTDigger here: In St. Albans, some 911 dispatch infrastructure is showing its age.

ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - Two off-duty Burlington Police officers face charges after police say they were caught speeding and driving recklessly on motorcycles in St. Albans. It happened on October 19th. A Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy clocked three men going upwards of 100 mph in a 35 mph zone on Swanton Road.

PLATTSBURGH | In keeping with its corporate holiday tradition, SeaComm recently donated $1,000 to JCEO's food pantry — money that will be used to provide local families with nourishing food and make their lives a little less stressful. JCEO's CEO Nicole Laurin was joined by SeaComm Plattsburgh's Branch Manager...

Event Name: Our American Family Documentary Screening. Location: Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, NY. Hey there, my fabulous friends! I have some incredible news to share with you today. Are you ready for an unforgettable evening that will touch your hearts and open your eyes? Well, mark your calendars because on December 6, 2023, the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, NY will be hosting a breathtaking event that you simply cannot miss!

This week in Clinton County, New York, there were three incidents that occurred. These incidents include a bar fight resulting in felony charges, a driver suffering a medical event crashing into a garage, and the Plattsburgh Fire Department seeking help in recovering lost emergency equipment.

Federal, state and health care officials gathered at the Vermont Health Network’s CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh today to announce the start of a program intended to help recruit new physicians to the northern border region. The Northern Border Regional Commission is a federal agency created in 2008 that...