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Council seeks public input on proposed straw ban
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Common Council has written and released an online survey designed to garner public opinion on imposing a plastic straw ban. Read more
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County transit poised to kickstart deviation service
PLATTSBURGH | A trial period for the new Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT) deviation service will begin on May 1, and rider education sessions are planned ahead of the changeover from paratransit. Read more
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County delays paratransit replacement
PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County will delay testing out a new route deviation service for paratransit riders until next May. Read more
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County transit plan remains controversial
PLATTSBURGH | Though the plan is expected to go to a final vote on Sept. 27, residents remain concerned about the effect a route deviation service may have on Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT). Read more
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County paratransit plan slated for final vote
PLATTSBURGH | A plan to alter the Clinton County paratransit bus service and move toward route deviation, first spearheaded months ago, is on its way to a final vote. Read more
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Transit officials to craft paratransit replacement plan
PLATTSBURGH — County lawmakers have directed Clinton County Public Transit (CCPT) Director James Bosley to construct a written plan outlining proposed changes to the county’s paratransit system. Read more
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Disability advocates dispute potential paratransit changes
PLATTSBURGH — As lawmakers weigh plans to alter paratransit operations in Clinton County, disability advocates met in Plattsburgh last week to express their grievances about the proposed new plan. Read more
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County weighing elimination of paratransit service
PLATTSBURGH —Current system financially unstable, say county transit officials Read more
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How to solve the aide crisis?
PLATTSBURGH — Haggling over authorization usually comes after a medical emergency. Read more
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‘I’m overlooked,’ says caregiver, distressed over future
Richard Ferguson is a long-term caregiver. He’s burned out, the walls are closing in — and new overtime regulations have slashed his income and threatened his partner with institutionalization Read more
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City approves streets and sidewalks law
PLATTSBURGH — Businesses expressed their concerns and confusion over new rules and regulations governing the city’s streets and sidewalks. Read more
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City to amend sidewalks law
PLATTSBURGH — City officials intend to amend their sidewalks law to ensure businesses become ADA compliant by this summer. Read more
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NCCI triumphs in battle toward accessibility
PLATTSBURGH — The North Country Center for Independence emerged victorious last week in the accessibility battle with the Pyramid Management Group LLC. Read more
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City prioritizing Americans with Disability standards
PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh pledges $350,000 for improvements in order to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. Read more
North Country Center for Independence calls out for equality in accessibility
The North Country Center for Independence is preparing for a battle to make all of the City of Plattsburgh equal in accessibility. Read more
