The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s use of confidential informants was brought to light in mid-January after the college’s chancellor, Kumble Subbaswamy, announced its conclusion, raising questions at colleges across the United States, including Plattsburgh State, about similar programs.
The program...
When it comes to treating an opiate overdose, Lieutenant BCI Brent Davison of the New York State Police described the tool that has been saving lives across the state in one word: “miraculous.”
The tool is Naloxone, or more commonly...
Looking back 10 years ago, Paul LaMora remembers when diagnosing someone with opiate dependence was considered unusual. Today, the diagnosis is typical.
As Outpatient Clinic Director of the Champlain Valley Family Center in Plattsburgh, LaMora has watched these cases climb...
At Beaver Den, a group of Plattsburgh State students have found a haven, an escape from school-related stress. It’s a little spot where they tightly secure their lines between trees, tie their shoelaces and balance their stress away....
Former Franklin County District Attorney Derek Champagne said it best in his testimony to the Senate Task Force for Heroin and Opioid Addiction last April: “We cannot arrest our way out of this.”
And he is certainly correct. Arresting one...
To view more of our videos, visit our Multimedia page.During Greek Week, the organizations participated in a series of events including community service for A Day of Caring, "Greek Idol," a pool challenge, sumo wrestling at Relay for Life...
It has been a big week for the Plattsburgh State lacrosse team. Head coach Ryan Cavanagh became the all-time winningest coach at PSUC with the team’s win against Oswego this past Saturday, and a win against Potsdam in their...
In a few weeks, everyone’s favorite time of the semester will approach — finals week. Your work will inevitably start to pile up. There is one paper or assignment giving you trouble in particular though. You have two weeks...
Several members of the Plattsburgh State chapter of the National Broadcasting Society won national awards for their work in communications and broadcasting at the National Electronic Media Competition and Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
This convention, held from March 24-29, hosted...
Although it continues to be a subject of heated debate among American citizens, the recent shooting and subsequent death of a Plattsburgh man on Montcalm Avenue the evening of April 6 has localized the issue of gun control to...
