Joe LoTemplio

1 week ago | pressrepublican.com | Joe LoTemplio

PLATTSBURGH — The topsy-turvy world of on-again, off again tariffs has had a not-so-good impact locally to the dismay of local officials. “Well, we now have the border crossing numbers for Champlain for March and, as anticipated, car crossings were down 31% compared with March 2024,” Garry Douglas, president of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, said. kAm“':D:E2E:@? H2D 5@H? `eT :?

1 week ago | pressrepublican.com | Joe LoTemplio

PLATTSBURGH — The man who pled guilty to a murder in the City of Plattsburgh last year may face life in prison. Chazz Johnson, 24, pled guilty in Clinton County Court Monday to one count of second-degree murder, one count of second-degree conspiracy and three counts relating to possession of a handgun, a statement from Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie said. kAm%96 492C86D C6=2E6 E@ E96 D9@@E:?8 @7 |2C<FD s:I@?[ b`[ @7 !=2EED3FC89 :? E96 62C=J\>@C?:?8 9@FCD @7 $6AE] b[ a_ac @?

1 week ago | pressrepublican.com | Joe LoTemplio

PLATTSBURGH — Area officials are hoping the 90-day pause on tariffs by the Trump administration will clear the way for a more stable economic future. North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas said he is welcoming a 90-day pause in the previously announced wide range of “reciprocal tariffs” around the world with a commitment to negotiations with friendly countries. kAm“(6 6DA64:2==J H6=4@>6 r2?25:2?

1 week ago | pressrepublican.com | Joe LoTemplio

PLATTSBURGH — Work continues from North Country state lawmakers to try to bring back 2,000 correction officers let go after a recent 22-day strike. Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) have put forth legislation permitting the reinstatement of 2,000 correction officers fired by Gov. Kathy Hochul in the aftermath of the strike, and Assemblyman D. Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) also continues to push for their return to work.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Joe LoTemplio

PLATTSBURGH — Area officials are hoping the 90-day pause on tariffs by the Trump administration will clear the way for a more stable economic future. North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas said he is welcoming a 90-day pause in the previously announced wide range of “reciprocal tariffs” around the world with a commitment to negotiations with friendly countries.