Keeping Current

The latest news from across the North Country.

Plattsburgh Mayor Revokes Support for Housing Project

The housing project that was to be designed on the corners of Court Street and Margaret Street in Plattsburgh, New York has been stopped after Mayor Daniel Stewart said he was no longer giving his support. Read More

A Vision of Halfmoon Covered in Trails

Halfmoon, New York, located north of Albany, has created plans for new hiking and biking trails.

In 2002, the town board created the Halfmoon Trails Advisory Committee. The idea for making town trails grew from many different sources. Read More

Plattsburgh Thunder Rolls out of Town

The Plattsburgh Thunder, a local baseball team that competed in the New York Collegiate Baseball League since 2002, will be taking a one year leave of absence due to “lack of community response,” according to general manager and assistant coach Terry Meron. Meron and his wife ran the team since its formation. Read More

New Hotel to open on Plattsburgh's Waterfront

Next spring, Plattsburgh's waterfront will be getting a new addition. In the spring of 2007 a new hotel is scheduled to open at the former Canadian Pacific Railway yard. City of Plattsburgh Mayor Daniel Stewart hopes the hotel will bring new life to downtown Plattsburgh. Read More

The Preservation League of New York State dedicates its time every year to point out historic sites that are facing challenges. By teaming up with local assistance, the league hopes to save several properties this year. Read More

Water Chestnuts on the Rise Again

The Vermont and New York Department of Environmental Conservation have been focusing efforts in eradicating the invasive species of water chestnut that has been strangling the shorelines of Lake Champlain. Read More