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City to host workshop on riverfront, streetscape upgrades
PLATTSBURGH | A public meeting on new streetscape and riverfront access changes proposed as part of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 5. Read more
Parking replacement will precede Durkee development, mayor says
PLATTSBURGH | The redevelopment of the Durkee Street lot and the potential loss of parking spots will not adversely effect businesses in the downtown core, said the mayor. Read more
City Municipal Lighting files site plans for new complex
PLATTSBURGH | The Municipal Lighting Department (MLD) has filed an early site plan with the Town of Plattsburgh Planning Department, the first public look at a proposed development on land the City of Plattsburgh is looking to annex from the town. Read more
City businesses sign petition opposing Durkee redevelopment
PLATTSBURGH | More than 50 downtown business owners have signed a petition calling for the halt of a $4.3 million state-funded redevelopment project. Read more
Districts look toward final merger vote
ELIZABETHTOWN | Residents of Westport Central (WCS) and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School (ELCS) districts are preparing for a final merger vote. Read more
City purchases Glens Falls Bank property
PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh Common Council approves $500K buyout of Margaret Street lot Read more
Board of Elections sets summer hours
ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County Board of Elections has set summer hours. Read more
Congressional candidates file, but petition challenges irk opponents
ALBANY | All seven Democratic candidates seeking to defeat Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) have met the deadline to file petitions with the state Board of Elections. Read more
‘Steady as she goes,’ says Nelson, pounding pavement in bid for Democratic nomination
PLATTSBURGH | Candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for New York’s 21st Congressional District have three weeks to collect 1,250 signatures to get on the ballot. Read more
Congress race enters new phase as candidates seek signatures
ELIZABETHTOWN | After months of forums, fundraisers, meet and greets and rubber chicken dinners, the race for New York’s 21st Congressional District has entered a new phase with measurable, concrete benchmarks. Read more
SUNY Plattsburgh faculty, staff again defer action in response to students
PLATTSBURGH | SUNY Plattsburgh faculty last Friday again deferred action in response to students’ call for three college administrators to resign over simmering disputes over racism that have roiled the campus for weeks. Read more
Residents renew push for PenAir, legislature remains firm
PLATTSBURGH | The federal Department of Transportation is expected to announce which commercial airline will serve Plattsburgh International Airport in the coming weeks. Read more
Campaign to build a WCS auditorium gains widespread support
WARRENSBURG — For many decades, people attending plays, musicals and concerts at both of Warrensburg’s public schools have had their vision of the performances partially blocked by other audience members seated in front of them. Read more