North Country News

Annual Mayor’s Cup Festival Sponsors Support New Community Project

Pat Bradley — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:30:00 +0000

The 36th annual Mayor’s Cup Festival and Regatta is set to take sail in Plattsburgh July 11-14. While the highlight is a sailboat regatta, this year, sponsors are helping raise money for a special community project.

NY Reviewing Uses for Adirondack Rail Corridor

Pat Bradley — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:30:00 +0000

New York conservation and transportation regulators are beginning a review of how a 119-mile long rail line through the Adirondacks can be used in the future.

Federal Funding to Help Prevent Invasives in Lake George Announced

Pat Bradley — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:30:00 +0000

Groups and communities working to prevent invasive species from entering Lake George received a boost from the federal government Friday.

Thousands of Motorcyclists Bring Millions of Dollars to Region

Pat Bradley — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:30:00 +0000

Thousands of motorcycles have been rumbling across roads and highways leading to Lake George over the past week. The annual Americade draws vendors, motorcyclists and money to the region.

Plattsburgh City Republicans Introduce Slate of Candidates

Pat Bradley — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:30:00 +0000

All of the seats on Plattsburgh’s Common Council and the Mayor’s position are open in this year’s election. On Monday, city Republicans introduced their line up of candidates for each of the seats in City Hall.

Sale Eyed for Publicly Owned Upstate NY Arena

Pat Bradley — Wed, 29 May 2013 23:15:00 +0000

The upstate arena that's the longtime home of minor league hockey and the New York state high school boys basketball championships could be up for sale.

Congressman Tours Beer Distributor

Pat Bradley — Tue, 28 May 2013 22:30:00 +0000

New York Congressman Bill Owens toured a beer distributor in Plattsburgh this afternoon.

Republicans Choose Candidates for Plattsburgh City Seats

Pat Bradley — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:30:00 +0000

Plattsburgh city Republicans caucused late last week and chose their slate of candidates to challenge the Democrats vying for all City Hall seats in the November election.

Amendment to Block Border Crossing Fee Passes

Pat Bradley — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:15:00 +0000

An amendment introduced by NY Congressman Bill Owens to block a border fee proposed by the Department of Homeland Security in its 2014 budget request was passed in the Appropriations committee Wednesday.

First Hearing on Lake George Invasive Prevention Plan Held

Pat Bradley — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:30:00 +0000

The Lake George Park Commission held the first of two public hearings on its draft aquatic invasive species prevention plan Tuesday afternoon. While most who attended expressed support, some are concerned about how the plan could affect boaters’ access to the lake.