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City of Plattsburgh Charter Revision Commission

 

Mayor Christopher Rosenquest has established the City of Plattsburgh Charter Revision Commission 

 

The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers, 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY  12901.

 

City of Plattsburgh Announces Successful Bond Sale and Credit Rating Upgrade

The City of Plattsburgh announces the completion of a $17,441,890 serial bond issue, coinciding with a significant upgrade in its credit rating by Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s has elevated the City’s issuer and General Obligation Limited Tax (GOLT) bond ratings from A3 to A2 and improved the City’s Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) rating from MIG 2 to MIG 1. This new rating applies not only to the 2024 bond issue but extends to all outstanding City debt, underscoring enhanced financial health and sound fiscal practices.

The City of Plattsburgh Announces 2024 Holiday Parade Grand Marshal

The City of Plattsburgh is proud to announce the Grand Marshal for this year’s highly anticipated Holiday Parade: Julie Stalker, Senior Outreach Program Director at the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO). With a career spanning over two decades dedicated to the well-being of the community’s seniors, Julie’s impact and dedication are undeniable.

Public Hearing - RESTORE NY GRANT APPLICATION APPROVAL FOR 5500 PERU STREET

The Common Council of the City of Plattsburgh has scheduled a public hearing for November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Public Hearing - Local Law P-5 of 2024 - Amend Section C2-11

A Miracle on Margaret Street returns to Plattsburgh to celebrate the holidays

Something magical is coming back to Margaret Street on Saturday December 7th! The City of Plattsburgh and The Strand Center for the Arts are teaming up once again to bring a day full of festive activities and holiday cheer. This year’s festivities include children’s art activities at The Strand, The Nutcracker Ballet, a Merry Mugs fundraiser, music and dance performances and the 9th annual Holiday Parade and tree lighting ceremony!

City seeking Letters of Interest for next round of RestoreNY Program

The City of Plattsburgh is seeking Letters of Interest (LOIs) from local property and land owners for Round 9 of Empire State Development’s RestoreNY program. Through the RestoreNY program, which was announced in September 2024, $50 million dollars are available to support local efforts, and help to reduce insurmountable costs for  transforming blighted, underutilized structures into vibrant residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

MAYOR ROSENQUEST RELEASES HIS 2025 BUDGET

Mayor Christopher Rosenquest releases his 2025 Budget and sets Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5pm. 

Downtown Trick or Treat welcomes the community back to Downtown Plattsburgh!

On Saturday October 26th, the City of Plattsburgh will be full of spooks, treats and maybe even a few tricks! The fourth annual Downtown Trick or Treat event will be held on Saturday October 26th from 12:00-2:00PM.

City of Plattsburgh Receives Federal Award for Bulletproof Vest Partnership

The City of Plattsburgh is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). This award will provide crucial financial support for the purchase of National Institute of Justice (NIJ) compliant bulletproof vests for the city’s law enforcement officers.