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Plattsburgh, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Plattsburgh! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Plattsburgh’s award‑winning C.H.A.M.P. law could reshape local housing
  • Why CVPH nurses say current staffing levels put Plattsburgh patients at risk

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Much colder with rain, temps: high: 50, low: 39.
  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 57 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town of Plattsburgh receives Pomeroy Award for its Creative Housing Acceleration Measures (perugazette.com) — Plattsburgh residents should know the Town’s new C.H.A.M.P. zoning law just earned a statewide planning award and is already reshaping local housing. The policy allows over 5,000 additional units in targeted districts, with 530 homes already approved or under review, aiming to grow housing options while preserving community character.
   

• NYSNA-Represented North Country Health Care Workers Employed at UVM-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital In Plattsburgh ‘Speak Out for Safe Staffing & A Fair Contract' (wnylabortoday.com) — Nurses and other NYSNA-represented staff at Plattsburgh’s CVPH hospital are publicly pushing for safer staffing levels and a fair contract, saying current conditions threaten patient care. They’ve held a speak-out, rejected management’s proposed changes, and vow to keep bargaining until they secure stronger safety standards for Plattsburgh and North Country patients.
   

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  • SUNY Potsdam student earns Public Health Excellence Award (informnny.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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