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The Plattsburgh City beach offers a refurbished look featuring several upgrades

Police agencies are out in force looking for impaired drivers this holiday weekend.

An effort to stop the spread of invasive species includes Stewards at high-traffic boat launches.

"Give Turtles a Break." This is the time of year you're mostly likely to find turtles on area roads.

On Tuesday nurses from CVPH spoke to the public about staffing shortages at the hospital.

A dangerous social media trend has one state agency sending out a warning to students and parents.

As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, gas prices are up slightly compared to last week

An area student spent the day in Albany learning first-hand how the state government works.

The Social Security Administration compiles top baby names and makes the list available on their website.

If you get a letter from the State Tax Department "don't panic" say state tax officials.

The technology ban in schools starts this August. Are school districts ready to adhere to the mandate?

More than 3,300 tickets were issued during the first-ever license plate checking enforcement campaign.

New York State law enforcement is focused on seat belt use during a month long campaign.

A report by the state has been released that reviews an audit of the utility company.

State Police Training to focus on responding to animal cruelty cases.

The airport in Plattsburgh will prepare for emergencies with a drill on May 31st.

The Common Council voted on the Mayor's choice for Police Chief.

Local residents say they're getting calls from someone who claims to be from the Sheriff's Department.

The Commissioner of Education can now grant a 4-year extension to the EV bus requirement.

NY State's electric grid and utilities are prepared for summer demand says the Public Service Commission

SUNY Plattsburgh and Clinton commencement ceremony's scheduled today and tomorrow.

The Clinton commencement ceremony will be held Friday at 6pm in the Forrence Center on campus.

NY State officials are reminding New Yorkers to appreciate young wildlife from a safe distance.

An Essex County farm is on of this year's State Historic Preservation Award recipients.

The annual Department of Environmental Conservation statewide burn ban ends today.

Nominations for the "Spirit of Ianelli" award are being sought by the Sunrise Rotary Club.

A hiker from New Hampshire was injured on Giant Mountain in the town of Keene.

The Department of State reports that a Waterfront Revitalization Plan for Plattsburgh is complete.

The historic location of Clinton Community College will be recognized prior to the college moving.

A revised plan to better manage the Adirondack brook trout population is ready for public comment.

Commencement Ceremonies will be split into three separate events at the field house.

New York State has a new budget in place and initial reaction is mixed.

A search is on for vandals responsible for damage at the Mausoleum on Tom Miller Road.

The late state budget is expected to be approved soon. Several items have already been voted on.

More pediatric deaths from the flu were recorded this season in NY than ever before.

The Adirondack Regional Blood Center has several drives through out the community this month.

A North Country Trooper received the Superintendent's Award at a recent ceremony in Albany.

Senator Chuck Schumer says a proposed cut in federal spending includes Essential Air Service.

The Healthcare Educator Scholarship has been launched by the State University of New York.

The Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis Club is searching for their old 1-cent gumball dispensers.

A Town Hall groundbreaking ceremony for the water project is today at 11am.

A special drivers license is now required to board domestic flights and enter some government buildings.

Gas prices usually rise this time of year, however, that may not be the case this year.

As the federal government pares down AmeriCorps, about 40 programs statewide will be affected.

The Secretary will be in Saranac Lake attending a an APA conference.

All Counties in the North Country region reported an increase in sales tax collection except Clinton County.

The rabid raccoon is the first animal to test positive for rabies in Essex County this year.

Fifty-Seven canine teams from across the state participated in realistic scenario training.

This week NY Recognizes Air Quality Awareness Week by touting its strict environmental regulations.

A multi agency collaboration resulted in a revised form that outlines patient preferences.

New Federal ID requirements get underway on Wednesday.

The Blue Envelope program is a safety initiative for drivers with autism.

Early last week it seemed like the NY State budget was a done deal...apparently it's not.

The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee reports that older drivers are among the safest on NY roads.