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NY weather: Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Clinton County Sunday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:50 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 a.m. for Clinton County. The storms may bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches). "At 5:49 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Alburgh Village, moving east at 45 mph," according to...
Town of Malone honors local organ donor during National Donate Life Month
MALONE, N.Y. — As April marks National Donate Life Month, the town of Malone pays tribute to one of their own who made a profound impact through the selfless act of organ donation. Jodi Andrews, a 52-year-old resident of Malone, unexpectedly passed away last September. However, her decision to...
Ausable River Association plans new headquarters, name change
Ausable Preserve aims to be a hub for environmental education, conservation. The Ausable River Association is planning a number of changes, including a move to a new headquarters in Jay and a name change. It has submitted a plan to build an office and educational space along 1,000 feet of...
NY state money to develop Plattsburgh infrastructure and housing
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - New funding from New York’s state budget will help beef up housing and infrastructure in the town of Plattsburgh. More than $590 million is being set aside state wide for chips funding, which is a pot of money that’s used to repair roads. The allocation is an increase of about $60 million compared to last year. Town Supervisor Michael Cashman says it’ll help with paving projects. Also in the budget, more than $600 million for pro-housing communities.
Stewart’s Shops Icing for Devil’s Bowl & Airborne Park Speedways
PLATTSBURGH, NY—Devil’s Bowl and Airborne Park Speedways have a new partner for 2024: Stewart’s Shops. The famous New York and Vermont gas station and convenience store chain, known for it’s ice cream since 1945, has come on board as a premier partner and supporter of local auto racing in the Champlain Valley just in time for an exciting new era in local dirt track racing that sees Mike & Alayne Bruno assume control of Airborne Park’s racing operations on top of beginning the 14th season as the owners and promoters of Devil’s Bowl.
Former A Canine Gem dogs find forever homes 2 months after being seized
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. — It's been two months since the Clinton County Sheriff's Departmentseized nearly 50 dogs from the Beekmantown-based animal rescue "A Canine Gem." The dogs have been housed at the County Jail and now, many of them have now found their forever homes, where they are being embraced with love and care.
Vacant Mall Facing Demolition in Champlain
The Town of Champlain is looking for a state grant to help finance the demolition of a long vacant outlet mall on the border. New housing and a possible hotel are some of the plans on the drawing board to replace the Miromar Outlets.
Crews respond to Alburgh house fire
ALBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) - A structure fire closed one lane of Route 2 in Alburgh Thursday morning. It happened around 7:30 a.m. at a home at 4642 Route 2, just north of Goose Point Campground. Officials say the homeowner called it in and reported the fire appeared to have started...
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