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Plattsburgh will GreenUP! for Earth Day on Saturday April 22!

Spring is here and that means it’s GreenUP time in Plattsburgh! In honor of Earth day, residents and students alike are encouraged to get outside in your neighborhood, local city or town park, the downtown district, SUNY campus or the city beach to pick up litter and organic waste, plant trees or flowers or learn more about how you can support our environment!

Mayor's Statement on Police Department "Complaint"

On the evening of March 8, 2023, an anonymous complaint was sent by e-mail to the Mayor and members of the Common Council for the City of Plattsburgh, from someone claiming to be a “Concerned Member” of the City Police Department. Click for more details.

City Awarded over $800K in Grant Funding for City Beach

As part of the 2022 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process, the City of Plattsburgh has been awarded $817,525 in grant funding via the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program.

Mayor Rosenquest Awarded the New England Educational Opportunity Association Achiever Award

Mayor Rosenquest was recently awarded the New England Educational Opportunity Association (NEOA) Achiever Award for his significant civic, community and professional contributions.

City Fire Department pilots food scrap collection program

In partnership with the City of Plattsburgh Climate Task Force, The City of Plattsburgh Fire Department (PFD) has recently committed to participating in an initiative to divert food scraps from the waste stream and convert it into rich, composted soil. Click for more.

Plattsburgh Mayor Christopher Rosenquest Appointed to NYCOM Executive Committee

Mayor Christopher Rosenquest of the City of Plattsburgh has been appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM).

City awarded $400K to improve safe routes to schools for local students

The City of Plattsburgh has been awarded $400,000 in grant funding to fund road improvements along Oak Street. Click for more.

TANNEN-BOOM Postponed to Saturday February 11th due to Extreme Weather

The Tannen-BOOM community bonfire event has been postponed to 02/11/2023 due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures.

City Launches 2023 Events Calendar

The City of Plattsburgh is excited to release a full calendar of community events for 2023, which includes many of the community’s favorite events from years past. Click for more info!

City seeking proposals for 2023 Fireworks Displays and Sound Technician

The City of Plattsburgh has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2023 Fourth of July and Battle of Plattsburgh fireworks display.