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Tag: Clinton County
John Bernardi | North Country Vaccination Network | MLJ Interview
As part of the statewide vaccine rollout, every region of New York has a “vaccine network” that’s overseeing the distribution of the vaccine. In the North Country that regional vaccine network is based at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh. And one of the components of that network is the Health Equity Task Force. John…
Early voting in New York
New York is making history. Voters, this year, for the first time ever, have the option of heading to the polls early to cast their ballots as New York joins nearly 40 others states in offering early voting. The Government Center in Plattsburgh is the only place in Clinton County set up for early voting,…
Sheriff Debate between Matt Bell & David Favro
A debate was held between the two candidates for Sheriff in Clinton County, Matt Bell & David Favro. Our Thom Hallock moderated the debate, viewable here in full and unedited.
Congratulations to Our North Country Robotics Team!
A team of middle and high school students from Clinton Country has earned an impressive distinction in the field of robotics. Last month we told you about the Adirondack Engineers, a 4H group who were the very first high-school aged team in upstate New York to compete in a world robotics championship. Now back home…
Chris Kreig on SkyWest
Watch our extended interview with Chris Kreig about Clinton County’s decision to choose SkyWest Airlines to be the airport’s designated Essential Air Service carrier.
Recovering from the Storm
We talk with Jim King and Kelly Donoghue, the Clinton County Emergency Services team that oversaw the unprecedented county-wide emergency response that lasted for several weeks. Watch our extended interview and hear about the unsung heroes of the Ice Storm, the local firefighters and volunteers who helped their communities and neighbors through the disaster:
Drug Treatment Restored
Money in the new State budget will help restore a drug treatment program inside the Clinton County Jail to treat inmates addicted to opioids and heroin. Sheriff Dave Favro says 90% of the inmate population is serving time for a drug-related offense. The Champlain Valley Family Center, a treatment provider in Plattsburgh, will place two…
SPARCC Interview
Thom sits down with members of SPARCC to talk about the recent event and screening at the Strand Center, attended by over 1,000 people to discuss the heroin crisis in northern NY.
Call to Action
Nearly one thousand people turned out for a community forum held recently at the Strand Theater in Plattsburgh to talk about the region’s opioid and heroin crisis. After watching a graphic documentary on addiction (Chasing the Dragon — find link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqdmWRExOkQ) Also announced at the forum were plans to open a 16-bed detox and…