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Hands-On Fall Gardening Event Set for October 5th in Downtown Plattsburgh

Parks Come Alive! Event at Fox Hill Park to Feature Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Playground Equipment

The Parks Come Alive Event series will host its final event of the season on Thursday, September 12th, from 4:30-7:30 PM at Fox Hill Park, with family friendly activities, local food, live music, and more. As a special feature of this event, the City of Plattsburgh will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:00 PM to celebrate the completion of new playground equipment and construction upgrades at the park. Media are encouraged to attend.

City of Plattsburgh Announces Plans to Enhance Regional Connectivity Through Interim Transportation Center

The City of Plattsburgh is planning to open an interim “Downtown Transportation Center” that will serve as a hub for regional bus services such as FlixBus (Greyhound) and Trailways. This initiative aims to retain and improve access to affordable and sustainable transportation options for residents, visitors, and travelers.

City of Plattsburgh and AFSCME Reach Tentative Agreement

After several rounds of negotiation, the City of Plattsburgh Mayor’s office and AFSCME union leadership have reached a tentative agreement for a 5-year contract renewal.

Live Art Demonstrations, Art Market, Live Music, Chalk Art Fest and more at the 2024 Lake City Art Festival!

The City of Plattsburgh is gearing up to host the third annual Lake City Arts Festival on Saturday August 24 from 12:00-6:30PM in Downtown Plattsburgh. The festival will showcase local and regional talent

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOIRROF)

On or about August 12, 2024 the City of Plattsburgh will submit a request to the Office of Community Renewal for the release of CDBG funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the City of Plattsburgh Drinking Water System Upgrades Project. The proposed project involves the replacement of up to 5,000 linear feet of existing water main along Rand Hill Road and NYS Route 374.

Swimming Back Open at City Beach

Saturday July 13th 2024 - After receiving a clear water quality test on Saturday morning from a sample taken at the City Beach on Friday July 12th, Swimming at the Plattsburgh City beach is back open to the public. 

City Beach Swimming Closed Until Further Notice

The City Beach will be closed for swimming starting on Friday July 12 2024 until further notice. Notices are also posted onsite.

Notice of Second Public Hearing CDBG Vilas Home Grant

Notice of Public Hearing

Call for Applications for Downtown Feasibility Studies

The City of Plattsburgh is applying for funding through the NY Main Street Technical Assistance Program. The intent of this Program is to identify four projects that will directly improve the City’s capacity and/or readiness to administer a NY Main Street Building Renovation Program in the future. Downtown property owners, and business owners are encouraged to submit an application by Wednesday July 24th to apply to participate in the program.