Community Development

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The City of Plattsburgh is pleased to announce its official designation as a Pro Housing Community, a major milestone in our efforts to support sustainable, inclusive, and affordable housing for all residents. This designation reflects the City's commitment to policies that promote housing availability and equitable access while creating a thriving community for everyone.

The Parks Come Alive Event series will host its final event of the season on Thursday, September 12th, from 4:30-7:30 PM at Fox Hill Park, with family friendly activities, local food, live music, and more. As a special feature of this event, the City of Plattsburgh will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:00 PM to celebrate the completion of new playground equipment and construction upgrades at the park. Media are encouraged to attend.

The City of Plattsburgh is gearing up to host the third annual Lake City Arts Festival on Saturday August 24 from 12:00-6:30PM in Downtown Plattsburgh. The festival will showcase local and regional talent