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Plattsburgh approves rental permit law
PLATTSBURGH | In a tie-breaking vote, the city of Plattsburgh common council passed a new rental permit law. The law implements several new necessities for landlords to uphold, as well as what defines a “family” unit. Read more
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Farmers Market building receives funding
PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh’s Farmers and Crafters Market will have a new home on Green Street. The building, which has been set on for a while now, recently passed its environmental review following asbestos removal. Read more
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Environment and Health subcommittee makes presentation
PLATTSBURGH | Jane Desautel from the Environment and Health subcommittee of the Livable Communities Committee gave a presentation to the common council at the Governance, Strategy and City Operations meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1. Read more
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PPAC discusses smart parking meters
PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh’s Parking Advisory Committee (PPAC) has decided to meet with the three firms narrowed down to determine which one Plattsburgh will hire to install kiosks, or smart meters, downtown. Read more
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Council votes to ban e-cig, hookah use on city property
PLATTSBURGH | Vaping is now banned on public property in the City of Plattsburgh. Read more
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City council to consider footbridge fix
PLATTSBURGH | Another bout of offers and counteroffers that may ultimately decide the fate of the Webb Island Footbridge has begun. Read more
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City considers law banning vaping on public property
PLATTSBURGH | Maria Lyons is tired of the smoke. Read more
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Plattsburgh nixes cryptocurrency moratorium
PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh has lifted its 18-month moratorium on new commercial cryptocurrency mining operations. Read more
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City OKs trial paid parking permits
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council voted Thursday to move forward with a trial downtown parking permit system. Read more
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City enters mix for land bank slot
PLATTSBURGH | The Common Council has authorized the formation of a new not-for-profit, the Lake City Land Bank Corporation. Read more
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Council tables cryptocurrency moratorium — again
PLATTSBURGH | For a second week, the Plattsburgh Common Council took no action on legislation designed to lift the city’s moratorium on the buildout of new cryptocurrency mining operations. 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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Council tables legislation lifting cryptocurrency moratorium
PLATTSBURGH | Nearly 11 months later, the City of Plattsburgh’s moratorium on new commercial cryptocurrency mining operations will remain in place. 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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City councilor aims to end crypto ban
PLATTSBURGH | Councilor Patrick McFarlin (Ward 5) intends to introduce a resolution on Thursday that will effectively end the city’s ban on new commercial cryptocurrency facilities. Read more
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Deadline for footbridge decision looms
PLATTSBURGH | A decision that may impact the future of the Webb Island Footbridge is imminent, according to city officials. Read more
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Plattsburgh entrepreneur aims to pioneer low-cost crypto heat
PLATTSBURGH | A local entrepreneur has designed a mechanism that may be able to capture wasted heat from cryptocurrency mining rigs and funnel it where it could prove useful — commercial and municipal buildings. Read more
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Council adopts updated compensation package
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council has adopted an updated compensation package for a portion of the city’s managers. Read more
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Motorcycle gang attacked residents, DA says
PLATTSBURGH | Four local men are facing assault charges after allegedly attacking four Cadyville residents earlier this year. Read more
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City purchases Glens Falls Bank property
PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh Common Council approves $500K buyout of Margaret Street lot Read more
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