Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh

Bureau Chief at WAMC, Northeast Public Radio

Bureau Chief WAMC. Previously Master Control Engineer WPTZ TV. Graduated SUNY Geneseo BA Dramatic Arts. Have lived in SD, MO, CA. Born UK.

Articles

Memorial Day ceremonies in Plattsburgh honor those who have served and died since the beginning of the nation

1 week ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

The city and town of Plattsburgh held their first joint Memorial Day parade on Monday. The route ended at the Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park, where veterans held an annual ceremony honoring those lost in the nation’s conflicts. The parade route was intended to raise awareness about the importance of Memorial Day and bring attendees to the site of the annual commemoration.
City and Town of Plattsburgh collaborating on Memorial Day parade

2 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

The Town and City of Plattsburgh are jointly planning to hold a Memorial Day parade for the first time. Officials say the route and timing is planned to coincide with veteran’s ceremonies. City and town officials were at City Hall in Plattsburgh to describe the planned collaborative parade. City Community Engagement Coordinator Emma Stewart says the parade is focused on honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans.
Plattsburgh Common Council appoints new police chief following heated public comment

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

A controversial nominee to lead the Plattsburgh Police Department has been confirmed by the Common Council. Earlier this week Mayor Wendell Hughes, a Democrat, announced he would ask the Common Council to ratify his selection of Lieutenant Jarrod Trombley to serve as the city’s Police Chief. The choice is controversial. Former Mayor Chris Rosenquest, a Democrat, placed Trombley on administrative leave in 2024 for misconduct, falsifying records and other charges.
Senate Democrats from the region criticize proposed Republican cuts to Medicaid

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

Democratic Senators are vilifying House Republicans in Washington as a bill that includes $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid moves forward. The GOP proposal would impose work requirements, increase co-pays and increase documentation requirements to be eligible for Medicaid. Protect Our Care is a national group focused on equitable health care.
Tax relief and electric vehicle infrastructure among the topics discussed during Governor Phil Scott’s weekly briefing

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

Vermont Governor Phil Scott faced a number of questions regarding the legislative session today/Wednesday after he outlined tax proposals his administration is proposing. The Republican began his weekly briefing noting that while the legislative session is nearing its end, action on several of his key priorities is pending. Scott noted his administration had proposed a tax relief package in January.
Plattsburgh Police Chief nominee to be put before Common Council

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh’s mayor plans to put an appointment for Police Chief before the Common Council. The city began a search for a new police chief in January. Of four Civil Service qualified applicants, two were interviewed by the search committee. First-term Democratic Mayor Wendell Hughes plans to put his nomination before the council for confirmation Thursday evening.
North Country Honor Flight gears up for annual flights and 1,000th veteran

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

As the North Country Honor Flight gears up to bring veterans to Washington D.C., the group is also anticipating honoring the 1,000th veteran from the region. The flights began in 2013 and Executive Director Barrie Finnegan tells WAMC North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley the project has evolved over the years. At first, you know, you get to know all the veterans and you knew them all by name and where they lived and everything about them.
Burlington City Council receives reports on different issues during Monday’s meeting

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

Cuts by the mayor got much of the attention, but reports on several other topics were presented to the Burlington, Vermont City Council during its meeting Monday night. The Burlington Board of Health was tasked by the City Council in October to conduct a study and report on the syringe exchange program and syringe litter.
Vermont pauses enforcement of EV sales targets

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

Governor Phil Scott is directing the Vermont the Agency of Natural Resources to pause enforcement of a multi-state plan requiring vehicle manufacturers to meet electric vehicle sales targets. Vermont adopted the advanced clean cars and trucks rules in the federal Clean Air Act in December 2022. It requires that heavy duty vehicles meet more stringent emission standards and that manufacturers build more zero emission vehicles.
Burlington City Council receives an update on proposed budget that includes layoffs of city employees

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Pat Bradley

Burlington, Vermont’s mayor announced layoffs of city workers to help close an $8 million budget gap on Friday. The proposed budget and her actions were a focus of Monday night’s City Council meeting. In her announcement, Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, a Progressive, wrote that few solutions are available to close the gap in the 2026 budget.