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College return raises concern
PLATTSBURGH | As summer passes the mid-point, the people of Plattsburgh have begun thinking about the start of college and what that means for the city and town communities. Read more
Man pleads guilty in heroin case
PLATTSBURGH | Keith M. Moses, 31, of Paterson, New Jersey, pleaded guilty recently to conspiring to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. Read more
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Kids clean up cigs in city parks
PLATTSBURGH | For a few hours last week, a trail of small, bright orange flags stretched from City Hall Place to an outlook over the Saranac River. Read more
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Police nab burglary suspects
PLATTSBURGH | Two teens were arrested Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing a home on Miller Street while wearing black ski masks. Read more
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Councilors to explore combating college student ruckus
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council is taking aim at student disturbances in residential areas. Read more
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Plattsburgh parking committee formed, chairman appointed
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Parking Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting in City Hall last week. Read more
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Nearly 130 ticketed in first week of city parking enforcement
PLATTSBURGH | Between Jan. 3-9, a total of 129 parking tickets were issued in the downtown core. Read more
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New city police outpost opens this weekend
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City Police have a new presence on Margaret Street. Read more
City police seek information on vandals
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City Police Department is looking for help from the public to identify four people who allegedly damaged property on Brinkerhoff Street. Read more
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City Police outpost gets final OK
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council last week unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Plattsburgh City Police Chief Levi Ritter to sign a rental agreement to open a new police community outreach office on Margaret Street. Read more
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City police eyes community outreach post
PLATTSBURGH | The city police department is looking to a establish a presence on Plattsburgh’s main strip. Read more
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City school board extends superintendent contract
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City School Board of Education has extended Superintendent Jay Lebrun’s contract through 2022. Read more
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Hatchet-wielding men arrested for stealing heroin
PLATTSBURGH | Two Plattsburgh men have been detained on charges related to a robbery of 50 bags of heroin at the Rip Van Winkle Motel. Read more
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Armed officers for city school district gets council approval
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council has approved a resolution allowing Mayor Colin Read to sign a contract with the Plattsburgh City School District for two armed school resource officers (SRO). Read more
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City school district approves armed guards
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City School District Board of Education (BOE) last week unanimously approved a proposal to hire two armed guards to protect students and surveil the school. Read more
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City school district poised to hire armed guards
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City School District (PCSD) is moving ahead with a proposal to hire two armed resource guards next month in an effort to bolster student safety. Read more
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Plattsburgh gun-buyback nets 151 firearms
PLATTSBURGH | A gun-buyback event in the City of Plattsburgh last week resulted in 151 firearms submitted to authorities by local owners. Read more
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City delays animal rescue funding
PLATTSBURGH | Volunteer animal rescue group Animal Rescue and Welfare Services (ARWS) last week requested $3,000 from the City of Plattsburgh to help fund their efforts to contain and care for the city’s feral cat population. Read more
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Plattsburgh man suspected of kidnapping arrested
PLATTSBURGH | A Plattsburgh man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping an unidentified 22-year-old, threatening him and stealing his phone. Read more
