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Plattsburgh High School will name it's baseball field after beloved community member Robert Garrow.

The Anderson Falls Heritage Society's Summer Speaker's series starts next Wednesday evening.

An extraordinary example of waste in state spending was made public by Assemblyman Matt Simpson recently.

The City of Plattsburgh said weather and scheduling conflicts led to the cancelation of today's event.

Alstrom secured a large multi-year contract worth over two billion dollars that will take years to fulfill.

State officials are warning people to protect themselves against tick and mosquito-borne illnesses.

NY bill aims to improve state troopers' mental health

Fire departments from NY, VT and Canada battled a blaze in Champlain.

The Department of Environmental Conservation say Forest Rangers were called to a fire at a campsite.

State Police report an arrest was made in a North Country stabbing incident.

The number of stolen vehicles in NY State has increased in recent years reports the DMV.

The numbers are in from the 4th of July Holiday enforcement campaign by New York State Police.

An organization that monitors the state's electrical grid warned that recent hot weather stressed the power system.

A citizen science project allows the public to participate in wildlife monitoring with trail cameras.

An Assistant Forest Ranger who worked in the remote Adirondack wilderness was honored last week.

The rollback of HALT at State Prisons is no longer in place according to a prisoner rights group.

The NY State program for Veterans going to college has expanded.

a free college program is available for adult students at community college campuses statewide.

NY is the second largest maple sugaring state behind Vermont. This past season showed good production.

Research into infectious disease will continue thanks to a $600,000 grant.

The City of Plattsburgh has a host of events scheduled for the 4th of July from a parade to fireworks.

State and local police agencies will be out in force this weekend looking for impaired and reckless drivers.

A law firm is providing uber vouchers for people who need a ride home after a couple of drinks today.

You can now receive a text message regarding bad weather from the state Homeland Security division.

The annual Independence Day holiday law enforcement crack down on impaired drivers is underway.

Parades and fireworks will take place in Plattsburgh and Lake Placid on July 4th.

SUNY Plattsburgh will facilitate floating classroom experiences next Wednesday.

The state requires schools to have a new smartphone restriction policy in place by August first.

State officials are concerned that rising electric rates could derail efforts to electrify New York.

July is Michigan Month in the Town of Plattsburgh.

The Mayor of an Ontario town came to Northern NY for a fact finding tour.

Lab testing confirmed that a woodchuck in Essex County had rabies making it the second animal to test positive for the virus in the county this year.

The Park Agency has announced that the results are in regarding an investigation into one of its leaders.

The final report on New York's first-ever Master Plan for Aging has been released.

Ideas for the reuse of Clinton Community College property were outlined by the county Development Agency.

A bike rider was sent to the hospital following what deputies say was a hit-and-run on Felton Rd in Peru.

Reports say Elise Stefanik has made public her intentions to run for NY Governor.

An ENCON program started last year will continue at an Adirondack Great Camp in Essex County.

Someone in Northern NY picked the correct numbers in the "Take 5" game on Friday.

The new Clinton County Administrator comes from within the county workforce.

Local non-profit groups received grant money from the Upstream Fund of Hudson Headwaters.

Money from the State Assembly given to the Honor Flight organization.

The Department of Environmental Conservation offers winning first-time campers a stocked camp site.

Millions given to YMCA by Speaker on his annual tour of New York State.

Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash at intersection of Rand Hill and Rte. 374

Police say car involved in accident had been reported as stolen.

The City of Plattsburgh has a lot going on this fourth of July and groups still have time to join the parade.

The Governor declared a State of Emergency in 32 Counties in response to extreme heat.

More speeding tickets were issued this year vs last year during the State Police "Speed Week" campaign.

NYS Rangers and a NYSP Aviation unit combined efforts to save an Adirondack hiker.

NY State has given its okay to sell the Clinton County nursing home to a private operator.

The Governor wants the state to build a nuclear reactor in sparsely populated and land-rich upstate NY.

A North Country farm is on the short list for an environmental management award from the state.

NY Crops rely on the presence of pollinators. So, the Agriculture department offers pollinator protections.

Several hunting regulation changes have been proposed by the Department of Environmental Conservation. One involves using electronic hunting tags.

The City of Plattsburgh reports that upgrades at Melissa Penfield Park are ready for the public.

While no credible threats exist the Governor has ordered protections put in place.

Cooling centers are available in the area during extreme heat periods.