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New York Creates Special Assistance Program for Businesses Hurt by Closure of Champlain Bridge

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-20) The Lake Champlain Bridge economic assistance program includes grants, targeted assistance and loans to help businesses recover from losses.

Plattsburgh Officials Vote to Continue Using Fluoride in Water Supply

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-20) Following a year of reviewing the issue, city councillors vote 4 to 2 to keep using fluoride.

Funding for businesses hurt by Crown Point Bridge closure

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-20) New York officials say nearly $3 million has been allocated to help businesses hurt by the closing of the Lake Champlain Bridge to Vermont.

To Concede or Not to Concede: Hoffman Opts Back In

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-18) Conservative withdraws NY House race concession during national radio talk show.

Construction of ferry crossing could begin soon

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-18) An official says construction could begin this week on a new ferry crossing between Vermont and New York that would take the place of the now-closed Lake Champlain Bridge between Addison and Crown Point.

Bridge Infrastructure Discussed by State Transportation Officials

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-16) Officials say Crown Point, a.k.a. Champlain, Bridge unique in construction but closure forcing review of similarly rated bridges and other protocols.

Continuing Count of Congressional Race in NY 23rd Tightens

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-13) Slight chance that final count could change election result.

23rd Congressional race still under review

23rd Congressional District, NY (2009-11-13) It turns out that the special election last week for the 23rd Congressional District seat in New York may not be over after all.

Cost and timeline surface for new Lake Champlain Bridge

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-12) A report prepared for the New York Department of Transportation says the cost of replacing a now-closed bridge over Lake Champlain will cost $67 million, and take 22 months to build.

Economic Ripple of Reconstructing Champlain Bridge Could Last Years

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-11) Local officials warn it's critical to get ferry service in place near bridge to ease negative economic impact of rebuilding the structure.

Senator highlights impact of bridge closure

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-11) New York State Senator Betty Little says the sudden closure of a half-mile bridge spanning Lake Champlain in Essex County is isolating the communities that rely on it and harming nearby businesses.

Community Leaders Activate Task Force to Deal With 600 Job Losses Due to Pfizer Global Consolidation

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-10) Local leaders move quickly to help affected employees and mitigate local impact of nearly 600 job losses.

Lake Champlain Bridge can't be fixed

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-10) New York's top transportation official says the Lake Champlain Bridge between Addison, Vermont, and Crown Point, New York can not be fixed and must be replaced.

Maple Task Force Releases Recommendations

Albany, NY (2009-11-05) Task force issues four key recommendations to boost production of maple syrup in New York State.

Election Night for the 23rd Congressional District

Plattsburgh, NY and Saranac Lake, NY (2009-11-04) Democrat Bill Owens wins special election for sprawling Congressional district.

The 23rd Congressional Candidates Reflect on the Campaign

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-03) Democrat Bill Owens and Conservative Doug Hoffman comment on the campaign for the 23rd Congressional District seat.

Congressional Campaign Events Lead Into Election Day

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-03) Bill Owens meets with campaign workers in Plattsburgh, while Tea Party members meet to support Doug Hoffman.

VP stumps for Owens in 23rd

Watertown, NY (2009-11-03) Democratic Vice President Joe Biden campaigned in Watertown Monday for Democratic nominee Bill Owens, in the waning hours of northern New York's 23rd Congressional district race.

Repair plan could take another couple weeks

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-02) The Acting Commissioner of New York's Transportation Department expects to find out in a couple weeks whether the eroded concrete piers on the closed Champlain Bridge can be repaired.

Plattsburgh Officials Accept Stimulus Funds for Clean Water Project

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-10-30) Funds will be used to cap city landfill and lower tax burden from project.