Dear Congressman Owens: Understand your district's assets, challenges

Watertown Daily Times - Sun Nov 08

Congratulations to Bill Owens on winning the 23rd Congressional seat. The race was contentious and became a national contest, with major figures from both parties offering endorsements and lobbyists all the way around lining up to seek opportunities for their interests.

Plattsburgh State cuts costs

Press-Republican - Sat Nov 07

Increased workloads and incentives to leave are in at Plattsburgh State. They are part of ongoing initiatives to contend with a nearly $4 million deficit that will result in layoffs, program reductions, possible fee increases and more.

Counties receiving H1N1 vaccine according to population

Press-Republican - Sat Nov 07

Clinton County is expecting shipments of H1N1 vaccine but is holding off scheduling any public clinics until ample supplies are available.

Saratoga edges Shen for girls cross country title

Niskayuna Journal - Sat Nov 07

Saratoga Springs and Shenendehowa waged a battle for the girls Class AA team title at Friday's Section II Cross Country Championships at Saratoga Spa State Park.

West Chazy man now accused of abusing two boys

Press-Republican - Fri Nov 06

Thomas L. West is now accused of sexually abusing two boys from the area. The West Chazy man, 44, was first arrested in July after he allegedly had sexual contact with a 10-year-old boy at least three times earlier this year.

Dig planned for site of proposed NY-Vt. ferry

Press-Republican - Fri Nov 06

A New York archaeological team will excavate part of a state-owned campground at an 18th-century military site where a temporary ferry service is being considered to replace the closed Champlain Bridge.

Sometimes the right label isn't enough

Politico - Fri Nov 06

New York's 23rd Congressional District Democratic candidate Bill Owens greets supporters after his victory at Democratic headquarters in Plattsburgh, N.Y. For the Democrats, there was one silver lining to an otherwise bleak Election Day: The party in power won New York's 23rd Congressional District, picking up a seat that had been safely in ...

Ortloff sentencing delayed again

Press-Republican - Thu Nov 05

Former Assemblyman Chris Ortloff remains behind bars awaiting federal sentencing, but officials say that now won't happen until next year.

Flying car takes off in upstate New York

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Thu Nov 05

By Los Angeles Times Staff Writers Several years in the making, the Terrafugia Transition made a successful first test flight this week at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York.

Intensive downtown Plattsburgh search for escapee

Press-Republican - Wed Nov 04

City Police launched a major search effort to find a woman who apparently escaped from the Clinton County Government Center while awaiting arraignment.