Press-Republican

08/04/2026

Even Gov. Kathy Hochul didn’t want to get ahead of herself, admitting it was hard to not get wrapped up in the buzz.

On Monday, she and members of the Lake Placid-New York City Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee toured facilities around Lake Placid.

“I think we're going to build on the result of Milano and Cortina. There's a lot of synergy, but also I think getting New York City involved would enhance our chances of being selected for the bid," Hochul said.

"As exploratory means, we're just exploring. I can’t get ahead of myself. We are just exploring the opportunities, assessing the benefits, the cost, how we could make that happen.”

The committee, formed in June, has been given one year to research the logistics of hosting joint games in New York before considering next steps.

Hochul added she’s not one to just talk about making this happen, she’s going to do something about it.

“Someone was just telling me that a lot of governors have spoken about it since 1980,” she said. “We're the ones that are actually going to do something about it. I don't talk. I do.”

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LAKE PLACID — Even Gov. Kathy Hochul didn’t want to get ahead of herself, admiting it was hard to not get wrapped up in the buzz.

07/25/2026

Don't forget to grab a copy of today's Press-Republican to check out our America 250th print-exclusive special section, "Revolutionary Roots: How the North Country Helped Make America," inserted inside the weekend edition! The team worked very hard, and we couldn't be more proud to bring you all stories about our region's role in the fight for independence.

07/24/2026

BREAKING WITH VIDEO ONLINE: Final part of Revolutionary War cannon recovered from Lake Champlain

In a day nearly 250 years in the making, the final portion of a piece of Revolutionary War history was brought onto the docks of the Peru Boat Launch.

The last remaining section of a cannon that left the deck of the gondola New York when it exploded during the Battle of Valcour Island in October 1776 was raised from the waters of Lake Champlain Monday.

“This is a perfect example that history is not a static, dead cold thing sitting in a book on a shelf,” said Chris Sabick, executive director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes, Vermont. “There are discoveries still to be made; there is information to be learned.”

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PLATTSBURGH — In a day nearly 250 years in the making, the final portion of a piece of Revolutionary War history was brought onto the docks of the Peru Boat

07/24/2026

BREAKING: Boil water order issued in Plattsburgh

PLATTSBURGH — A boil water order has been issued in the City of Plattsburgh.

As the result of an emergency water main repair on Battery Street, there has been an interruption of water service and a boil water order for 3 to 15 Battery Street and 45 Pine Street.

The order will remain in effect until further notice.

PLATTSBURGH — A boil water order has been issued in the City of Plattsburgh.

07/23/2026

BREAKING: Prosecution lays out murder case against Luciano Frattolin

The trial of Luciano Frattolin, who is accused of murdering his 9-year-old daughter Melina and concealing her co**se near Ticonderoga, began today with opening statements from the prosecution and defense.

Two witnesses — Warren County Communications Officer Ryan Grierson, who took the original 911 call, and Warren County Sheriff’s Department Patrol Officer Trevor Hopeck, who interviewed Frattlin — also took the stand.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The first day of the Luciano Frattolin murder trial opened today with attorneys offering totally opposite versions of how the Canadian man’s 9-year-old daughter lost her life.

07/23/2026

The new Crumbl location at 200 Consumer Square in Plattsburgh held its ribbon cutting and soft opening this afternoon. The cookie shop will have it's grand opening tomorrow, starting at 8 a.m. Store hours will be Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

07/22/2026

BREAKING: Jury selected for man accused of killing 9-year-old daughter

Jury selection concluded today in the murder trial of Canadian Luciano Frattolin.

Opening statements from the prosecution and defense are scheduled for Thursday morning in Essex County Court.

The last five jurors were picked this afternoon to hear the case of Frattolin, 45, of Montreal, who’s charged with killing his 9-year-old daughter, Melina, and concealing her body in a pond in the Town of Ticonderoga.

The jury consists of 12 regular jurors and four alternates. Alternates would be used if there are any problems during the trial, such as a juror becoming ill.

Frattolin has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of second-degree murder and concealment of a human co**se. Frattolin has been held in the Essex County Jail without bail since his arrest last July.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Jury selection concluded today in the murder trial of Canadian Luciano Frattolin.

07/15/2026

ALERT: Air quality advisory announced in Clinton, Essex, Franklin counties

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an updated air quality health advisory today to include Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties.

The advisory is for fine particulate matter due to the statewide impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter, are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index value of 100.

According to www.AirNow.gov, today's index for the Adirondacks Region is forecast to reach 101 and deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups.

The advisory will be in effect until midnight.

Exposure can cause short-term health effects, such as irritation to the eyes, nose and throat; coughing; sneezing; runny nose; and shortness of breath. Exposure to elevated levels of fine particulate matter can also worsen medical conditions, such as heart disease and asthma.

People with heart or breathing problems, older adults, children and teens, pregnant people, and those who exercise or work outdoors may be particularly sensitive.

Screenshot via www.AirNow.gov

07/14/2026

UPDATE: According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot and two passengers died in the crash. The story has been updated.

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BREAKING: Plane destroyed in crash near Adirondack Regional Airport; number of occupants unknown

At approximately 11:15 p.m. Monday, New York State Police were notified of a downed aircraft in the area of Hearf's Way and State Route 186, near the Adirondack Regional Airport in the Town of Harrietstown.

A multi-agency search was immediately initiated.

Search crews later located the craft, which had been destroyed by the impact and post-crash fire.

At this time, the number of occupants on board has not been confirmed.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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HARRIETSTOWN — It is currently unknown how many people were aboard a plane that crashed Monday evening outside the Adirondack Regional Airport.

07/14/2026

BREAKING: State police vehicle catches fire in Plattsburgh crash; no serious injuries reported

An investigation determined patrol vehicle 1B24, operated by trooper Jacob R. Casey, of state police Plattsburgh, and patrol vehicle 3B23, operated by trooper Jakai E. Townsend, of state police Lewis, were traveling westbound on State Route 374.

As they approached the intersection with Rand Hill Road, an uninvolved vehicle ahead of them slowed to make a turn. Both patrol vehicles also slowed.

A 2018 orange Jeep Cherokee, operated by Michelle L. Donah, 41, of Saranac, failed to observe the slowing traffic and struck 3B23 from behind. The impact pushed 3B23 into the rear of 1B24.

Following the collision, 3B23 caught fire.

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PLATTSBURGH — An investigation is ongoing into a collision that resulted in one state police vehicle catching fire today.