Community Development

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.

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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.

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City of Plattsburgh Designated as a Pro Housing Community

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.

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Hands-On Fall Gardening Event Set for October 5th in Downtown Plattsburgh

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Parks Come Alive! Event at Fox Hill Park to Feature Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Playground Equipment

New park equipment at South Platt (Fox Hill) Park

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.

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SmartCode Plattsburgh Public Advisory Committee Meeting

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Members of the general public may view the meeting live via this Zoom link.

All PAC meetings are recorded and made available for viewing via the SmartCode Plattsburgh project page on the My.CityofPlattsburgh-ny.gov website.

Live Art Demonstrations, Art Market, Live Music, Chalk Art Fest and more at the 2024 Lake City Art Festival!

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

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOIRROF)

On or about August 12, 2024 the City of Plattsburgh will submit a request to the Office of Community Renewal for the release of CDBG funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the City of Plattsburgh Drinking Water System Upgrades Project. The proposed project involves the replacement of up to 5,000 linear feet of existing water main along Rand Hill Road and NYS Route 374.

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Swimming Back Open at City Beach

Saturday July 13th 2024 - After receiving a clear water quality test on Saturday morning from a sample taken at the City Beach on Friday July 12th, Swimming at the Plattsburgh City beach is back open to the public.