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New management takes over Champlain Centre mall
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - The Champlain Centre mall in Plattsburgh is now under new management. In a joint statement, town officials say the Los Angeles-based company Pacific Retail Capital Partners will bring a fresh perspective to the shopping center. It also says the development company has a focus in evolving...
Town of Plattsburgh seeking community feedback on downtown upgrades
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The town of Plattsburgh wants input from the local community on its plans for a series of upgrades to its Town Center. In order to carry out the community's vision for the new Town Center, Plattsburgh is planning to apply for a $10 million grant from the NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
Red Cross aids three after fire in Bloomingdale, New York
BLOOMINGDALE, N.Y. — Three people received emergency aid from the American Red Cross after a fire at a home in Essex County, New York on Tuesday. The Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross reported that a fire broke out at a home on Union Lane in Bloomingdale, NY on Tuesday evening.
Beta Technology program helping to grow the North Country’s workforce
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - An exciting day for some North Country students who hope to find jobs that deal with aircraft painting-- they received their certifications Thursday afternoon. Employees of Beta Technologies and school officials from CV-TEC are celebrating seven students who are walking away with their aerospace coating application...
In Pursuit With John Walsh: What Is Larry Hicks Charged With?
Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of murder and assault. Reader discretion is advised. An episode of In Pursuit With John Walsh, titled “Road Trip Killer,” will air on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET. “Host John Walsh is hot on the trail of fugitive Larry Hicks, who stands accused of a heinous crime – the murder of a devoted mother of two in Plattsburgh, N.Y. With the stakes high and justice on the line, Walsh leaves no stone unturned in his relentless pursuit of justice,” a part of the episode summary reads.
A family’s fight for their daughter raises awareness about tick-borne illnesses
Saranac toddler grapples with ongoing issues from Powassan virus. A tick could never take away Cali Neri’s infamous dimples – at least not for long. It’s been more than 18 months since the toddler from Saranac contracted Powassan virus, a tick borne illness, from a tick outside her family’s home. The virus led to an inflammatory brain disease called encephalitis, which robbed the then-2-year-old Cali of her speech, coordination, and her smile over the course of a six-month hospital stay.
Restoration of Saranac Lake’s Union Depot slated for this summer
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) - The restoration of Saranac Lake’s historic Union Depot is slated for this summer. The 1900s-era building sits along the rail trail connecting Lake Placid to Tupper Lake. Officials say they intend to use the building as a future welcome center. “Holds a special place...
SUNY Plattsburgh observes Kent State anniversary
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - SUNY Plattsburgh held an annual commemoration of student shootings decades ago at Kent State and Jackson State which both have anniversaries in May. Since 1971, SUNY Plattsburgh has held a ceremony to remember the six students slain by the Ohio National Guard at Kent State and Jackson State in 1970, one of the only schools in the country to hold an annual commemoration.
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