The City of Plattsburgh

Bridge Street is now OPEN! Bridge Street, from Dock Street to Jay Street, is now OPEN to all traffic!

Change in Refuse Collection Schedule for the City! As a result of the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, January 18th, there will be a change in the Refuse Collection Schedule for the City! There will be no refuse collections done by the Department of Public Works on Monday, January 18, 2021. For the week of Monday, January 18th, Monday's collection will be done on Tuesday, January 19th, and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday's collections will be done on their regularly scheduled days.

Bridge Street Road Closure! As a result of an emergency water line repair, Bridge Street, from Dock Street to Jay Street, is closed to all traffic until further notice!

Bridge Street is now OPEN! Bridge Street is now OPEN to all traffic!

Please note: Due to COVID-19, The Common Council will hold meetings via Zoom. The Common Council recommends that the public not attend in person. However, any person wishing to comment may do so during the meeting by attending via Zoom. Any public wishing to attend in person will be accommodated and must wear a mask and social distance. Emailed comments prior to or during the meeting may be sent to [email protected]. (please note in the email for the record of the Common Council meeting or public hearings) More information can be found at https://www.cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov//common-council-meeti

Boil Water Order has been LIFTED! The Boil Water Order Issued for 3 & 7 Pine Street and 13 Broad Street has been LIFTED!

Bridge Street Road Closure! Bridge Street, from Dock Street to Jay Street, is closed to all non-emergency East-bound traffic as a result of an emergency water line repair. This road closure will remain in effect until further notice!

The Public Safety Citizens Review Panel's next meeting will be held via Zoom no in person meeting will be held. Please find below Zoom information for the meeting. Thank you. Monday, November 16th at 4pm Topic: City of Plattsburgh Citizen's Reform Review Panel... Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84715390259 Meeting ID: 847 1539 0259 Passcode: community One tap mobile +19292056099,,84715390259# US (New York) +13126266799,,84715390259# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 847 1539 0259 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kMjM00GAM

City of Plattsburgh Public Safety Citizens Review Panel focus group discussions. to be held October 19, 2020 beginning at 4pm. Registration required at link: https://forms.gle/bitRFne6VzJdXkUdA

The City of Plattsburgh is proud to celebrate its rich military history by partnering with the Home Town Heroes Banner Program to allow local military families to honor loved ones who have served or are currently serving in the US Armed Forces. More information about the program and applications can be found at http://www.cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov//Hometown-Heroes-Banne.

The City of Plattsburgh's Public Safety Citizens Review Panel, empowered by resolution of the City of Plattsburgh Common Council (in response to NYS Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative) is looking to gather opinions and experiences from members of its community through a comprehensive survey developed by the independent panel. The survey assesses components that involve the community and the Plattsburgh City Police Department. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/h5fxFbQ69PQDgvuA8

Attention: Any vehicles parked in either the Broad Street Lot or the former Glens Falls Lot as of tomorrow, Monday, July 20th, will be subject to towing at the expense fo the owner. http://www.cityofplattsburgh.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=421

Attention: Tomorrow, July 19th, the Broad Street Parking Lot will be closed until September 1st, 2020 for construction work. All individuals currently parked in either the Broad Street lot or the former Glens Falls lot are asked to move their vehicles no later than tonight, July 18. Vehicles that remain in either lot as of Monday, July 20, will be subject to towing at the expense of the owner.

Attention: The City of Plattsburgh will close its Broad Street parking lot at the corner of Broad Street and Durkee Street from Sunday, July 19, 2020 through Tuesday, September 1, 2020 for construction work. All individuals currently parked in either the Broad Street lot or the former Glens Falls lot are asked to move their vehicles no later than Saturday night, July 18. Vehicles that remain in either lot as of Monday, July 20, will be subject to towing at the expense of the owner. http://www.cityofplattsburgh.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=421

Do you know your flood risk? Listen in to FEMA’s Virtual Open House on Flood Risk and Insurance. Get answers to your questions on Thursday, July 16th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. over the phone. All are welcome to join. Please register at least 2 hours in advance to receive an automated call from FEMA when the event begins. The registration link is: https://bit.ly/3dz2MWA

Temporary Board Meeting Procedures for the City of Plattsburgh Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board due to COVID-19 Virus have been updated and posted on City's website at http://cityofplattsburgh.com//ZBA-and-PB-Meeting-Procedure.

CITY OF PLATTSBURGH MUNICIPAL LIGHTING DEPARTMENT ALERTS CUSTOMERS OF SCAM: Customers should beware of phone calls demanding utility payments via phone during this COVID-19 pandemic. Telephone scams are on the increase during this period to both Residential and Commercial customers by dishonest people wishing to take advantage of this situation. These scammers are claiming that they are from the City, Municipal Lighting Dept. or with a State agency and are empowered to turn ...off their electric power unless they get immediate payment. Plattsburgh Municipal Lighting Dept. (MLD) or the City of Plattsburgh will never call and ask for a credit card or pre-paid debit card number over the phone nor will they ask for immediate wire transfers, or cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. Additionally, scammers can make the caller id look like the call is coming from an official government entity. If a customer receives a suspicious call from someone claiming to be from Plattsburgh Municipal Lighting Dept., the City or State Agency and demanding payment to avoid disconnection, they should hang up and contact the MLD’s customer service line at 518-563-2200. Do NOT provide any personal information or financial information. Customers receiving such calls should also report the calls to the Plattsburgh City Police at 518-563-3411. See more

CLARIFICATION REGARDING APRIL SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS Based on public comments received in response to the scheduling of special meetings of the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Planning Board on April 6 and April 7, respectively, the City is issuing the following clarifications to the public on the City’s website, http://cityofplattsburgh.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=402.

News Release Date: March 28, 2020 For Immediate Release ... Health Department and other Clinton County Departments are Providing Needed Services Plattsburgh, March 28, 2020. Clinton County Health Department staff continue to track the number of tests that come back positive for COVID-19 and trace contacts for each confirmed case. As of this morning, Clinton County has 12 positive cases including one inmate at the Clinton Correctional facility and one probable case. There are also 3 suspect cases associated with one of the lab confirmed cases; these three have not been tested. 118 tests have come back negative. 58 residents are in quarantine without symptoms and 13 are isolated due to symptoms or positive test results. These numbers will change as contacts of additional cases are identified. Other individuals in the community are also self-quarantining or self-isolating based upon general recommendations for anyone who suspects they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or are having symptoms, even if they have not been tested. Other Health Department staff are supporting the effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by filling planning, logistics, and finance roles; other staff are developing social and traditional media content to keep the public informed of the status of the COVID-19 outbreak as well as how to remain physically and emotionally healthy during this difficult time. A significant number of the Department’s employees are working from home. Those on site are practicing social distancing and other practices to combat spread of the virus. We need to keep our workforce healthy because we care and because our community needs us, stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health for Clinton County CCHD is not the only county department hard at work. Others directly involved in COVID-19 response activities include the Legislature, Sheriff, Office of Emergency Services, Airport, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Social Services, and the Building and Grounds Departments. County leaders have reduced the workforce to comply with New York State Executive Order 202.4 and to protect workers and residents; however, many County Departments are still operating and continue to provide normal essential services to residents. The County’s website (www.clintoncountygov.com) has been updated with information on the operational status of each department. A pink bar across the top of the website’s homepage reads: Current Clinton County Operational Status Click Here for Information. According to County Administrator, Mike Zurlo, This information is a useful tool for residents who may be wondering what services are available to them. It will be updated as changes occur.

News Release Date: March 26, 2020 For Immediate Release COVID-19 3-26-20 Case Update... Plattsburgh, March 26, 2020. Thank you! That’s what CCHD is saying to residents who have been asked to stay home, and are doing so. CCHD also thanks those who are continuing to provide essential services at their usual worksite or by working from home. Erin Streiff, Director of Health Care Services for Clinton County Health Department noted, We might be in a lot worse shape right now if residents were not following guidance for slowing the spread of COVID-19.She also gave a shout-out to the individuals in quarantine and isolation that her staff has been monitoring. They have been great to work with. Through rigorous contact tracing, CCHD staff have identified and contacted over 100 people in the last few weeks. Those who are quarantined or in isolation at home are being monitored by CCHD throughout this period. As of this morning, Clinton County has 10 positive cases, including one inmate at the Clinton Correctional facility. Ninety tests have come back negative. Sixty-one residents are in quarantine without symptoms and fourteen are isolated due to symptoms or positive test results. These numbers will change as contacts of the tenth case are identified. Other individuals are also self-quarantining or self-isolating based upon general recommendations for anyone who suspects they may have been exposed or are having symptoms, even if they have not been tested. Community leaders, organizations, and businesses are continuing to work together to implement processes to protect the public, as well as to secure and distribute needed resources such as test kits, masks, and other personal protective equipment. This effort will continue as long as needed, stated Eric Day, Director of Clinton County’s Office of Emergency Services. We are working together and we will prevail.

News Release Date: March 23, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact: 518-565-4840... COVID-19 Case Update for Clinton County Plattsburgh, March 23, 2020. One of the more common questions that residents have been asking involves the current number of cases in our community. Clinton County Health Department has issued press releases with each of the first four cases in the County. There are now seven cases of COVID-19 and it is anticipated that, just as in other locales, this number will begin to rise more quickly. For this reason, CCHD will be providing a once-a-day case count along with other relevant information. The count will be updated by the day rather than by each newly confirmed test. For today, March 23, 2020 the total number of confirmed cases among Clinton County residents is seven. Additionally, CCHD has shared that seventy-one individuals are quarantined, eleven of whom have a history of travel that warrants quarantine. Eleven other individuals are in isolation due to illness. So far, fifty-seven tests have come back negative. John Kanoza, Director of Public Health in Clinton County shared his appreciation for the sacrifices that residents are making to help protect our community. It’s not easy to stay at home, especially if you are feeling well, but it is necessary. Guidance for anyone who is feeling sick includes staying home except to get medical care. This step is critical to reducing community spread of COVID-19. Other steps include separating yourself from other people in your home, cleaning commonly touched surfaces and monitoring your symptoms. Most people who become infected with COVID-19 will have symptoms that can be managed at home, states Erin Streiff, Director of Health Care Services for Clinton County Health Department. If you develop symptoms such as difficulty breathing; pain or pressure in the chest; new confusion or inability to arouse (wake-up); bluish lips or face call 9-1-1 and advise the call center if you suspect COVID-19 is the cause.