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A new study recommends increasing staffing and eventually building a new fire station for the Plattsburgh Fire Department. The report found current staffing levels are stretched thin and identified aging facilities, equipment needs, and operational challenges. Consultants recommend adding firefighters and EMTs over time and developing a long-term plan to modernize the department’s infrastructure.

New York law enforcement agencies issued more than 110,000 tickets during the annual “Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket” campaign. The enforcement effort ran from May 18 through May 31 and focused on seat belt use and child safety restraints. State officials say the campaign is aimed at reducing injuries and deaths by […]

The Lake Placid Horse Shows return to the North Elba Showgrounds June 23 through July 5, featuring two weeks of international equestrian competition. Organizers will host a free Community Appreciation Day on June 27 with family activities, a dog costume contest, and the chance to watch some of the sport’s top riders and horses compete […]

New York State is providing $1.2 million to help nonprofit organizations strengthen operations and improve access to state and federal funding opportunities. The program will offer free technical assistance to nonprofits across the state over the next three years, helping organizations meet grant requirements, improve sustainability, and expand services for communities they serve.

New York transportation agencies are teaming up to promote safe travel during upcoming international soccer watch parties. The DMV, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, Thruway Authority, and regional transit systems will display messages encouraging fans to plan a sober ride home. Safety reminders will appear on buses, trains, transit centers, and Thruway service areas across the […]

State Assemblyman Michael Cashman has announced $20,000 in funding for community programs in the Plattsburgh and Saranac Lake police departments. Each agency will receive $10,000. Plattsburgh plans to launch a mobile public safety outreach hub, while Saranac Lake will use the funding to continue its Youth Academy program aimed at building positive relationships between officers […]