Assemblywoman Janet Duprey announced her retirement earlier today. She spoke to the media and a special group of family and friends at the West Side Ballroom here in Plattsburgh. “We all know this is the silly season of Politics,” she began, ” It seems that everyone has an opinion about my career. For quite some…
Assemblywoman Janet L. Duprey (R,I-Peru) says legislation (A.7256) to increase safety and security for law enforcement and residents within Franklin County was signed into law by Gov. Cuomo The legislation expands the area of jurisdiction of the St. Regis Mohawk tribal police within the county. Duprey noted that this measure will be critical in increasing…
Assemblywoman Janet Duprey (R, I – Peru) on Wednesday afternoon expressed her frustration with the plea deal cut for former upstate New York prison employee Joyce Mitchell. Mitchell pled guilty to helping two convicted murderers, Richard Matt and David Sweat, escape from prison in June. Duprey released the following statement:
“It does not seem to me that justice has been served with the plea agreement for Joyce Mitchell. The majority of public commentary shows outrage at this process that certainly appears to favor the criminal instead of serving the public good.
“Mitchell, by her criminal actions, some of which she apparently will never be
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Schluter Systems, L.P. will expand manufacturing operations in Plattsburgh, Clinton County. The tile installation systems company will invest more than $22 million to construct a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at its 40-acre location in Upstate New York. “Schluter Systems has been a key component of the North Country economy…
Both Candidates in the Race for the 115th Assembly District being vacated by Assemblywoman Janet Duprey at the end of the year have now laid out their platforms for the campaign. On Thursday morning, It was Billy Jones’ turn at the podium in Plattsburgh.. Sheriff Mulverhill chose the County Courthouse to lay out his platform..…
The Town of Plattsburgh and the City of Plattsburgh grew a little closer together on Wednesday as City Mayor Jim Calnon and Town Supervisor Michael Cashman sat down together at lunch to sign a new Town and City Leadership Agreement.. Speaking with municipal leaders who were on hand at the Rotary Luncheon for the signing of…
In early May, Governor Cuomo and the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NREDC) announced a $10 million opportunity for 10 communities with an existing and progressing Downtown area. Today, several community members gathered at the Strand Theater and cheered as Governor Cuomo announced that Downtown Plattsburgh is one of the 10 communities to receive…
Kevin Mulverhill, Republican candidate for the State Assembly’s 115th District, joined family, friends, local residents and elected officials at his campaign kick-off press conference Wednesday in Plattsburgh at the Clinton County Government Center. Mulverhill, the sitting Franklin County Sheriff, addressed a crowd of supporters and media on the importance of giving a voice to North…
Salute Honors former Congressman Bill Owens, Clinton County Legislator (Area 9) John Gallagher, and retired Major William “Bill” Badger. It’s been 18 years of recognizing the Women and Men of Labor. That’s how the night begins at the Rainbow Wedding and Banquet Hall in Altona Thursday night as both Democrats and Republicans gathered to salute…
In his announcement, Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill says he is seeking the 115th New York State Assembly seat currently held by Assemblywoman Janet Duprey. The Assemblywoman has held this position for 10 years, and she recently announced she will not be seeking re-election in November. “As a fellow Republican, I praise Jan Duprey for her many…
Franklin County Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill Announces Campaign for 115th Assembly District Sheriff Mulverhill, in a statement emailed to WNBZ says he is seeking the 115th New York State Assembly seat currently held by Assemblywoman Janet Duprey. “The Assemblywoman has held this position for 10 years, and she recently announced she will not be seeking re-election in November. …
14 Veterans were given the opportunity to visit their Memorials in Washington DC on Saturday.. Barrie Finnigan is the Director of North Country Honor Flight… He says they’ve moved the ceremony indoors at the Plattsburgh Recreation Center and it seems like they’ve got a good crowd for the ceremony. Saturday’s Honor Flight was the first…
Today we’re going to follow up on a conversation about the issues facing the developmentally disabled, their caregivers, and the agencies and organizations that work to provide all of the related and necessary support… This is mostly a story about people and the obstacles they face every day in caring for those with developmental disabilities..…
Click on today’s program and hear from our new Regent Beverly Ouderkirk. Today we’re at a forum sponsored by the North Country Alliance for Quality Education… On the Panel, New York Senator Betty Little. The new Regent for our region Beverly Ourderkirk.. And Assemblywoman Janet Duprey.. Through the discussion, we’ve been learning that students have…
The Battle of Plattsburh Commemoration begins at a location in the city where both British and American Officers are buried Mayor Calnon says it is a significant event in history because it was the end of the war but also because it speaks vines about the humanity demonstrated by both sides. It’s also the reason…
Homeward Bound Adirondacks Treasurer Mark Moeller tells us that the group is proposing to Build a Veterans Retreat and Wilderness Education Center. Homeward Bound is Holding a Fundraiser this Saturday (Aug 29th) at Big Tupper Ski Area. Moeller says over a decade of war is taking its toll on the many individuals serving our country in uniform.…
