Feb 10, 2005 — President Bush's budget proposal includes tens of millions of dollars to upgrade a major border crossing north of Plattsburgh. The project would add two new inspection lanes for commercial trucks. Brian Mann has the story.  Go to full article

Oct 24, 2003 — Crossing the U-S-Canadian border in northern New York and Vermont should get easier for people who move back and forth regularly. Jody Tosti reports on the NEXUS system that will soon be available at crossings in Champlain and Highgate Springs.  Go to full article

Apr 22, 2003 — A school board in Clinton County voted last night to close Champlain Elementary. The move is meant to narrow a 700 thousand dollar budget shortfall, triggered in part by cuts in state aid. The district will also lay off at least six teachers and administrators. As Brian Mann reports, locals will still face a property tax hike that could top eleven percent.

For other stories on the region's education crisis, search under "education". Join us Thursday, when David Sommerstein reports on school budget woes in the St. Lawrence valley.  Go to full article

Mar 20, 2003 — With the war against Iraq now underway, officials in the U-S and Canada have tightened border security. Some truckers and travelers have reported travel delays, but as Brian Mann reports, customs officials north of Plattsburgh say they're adding staff to help keep traffic moving.  Go to full article

Feb 06, 2003 — More and more Pakistanis are trying to find refuge from new U.S. immigrant registration rules in Canada. A bottleneck at the border north of Plattsburgh is splitting families and sending people to shelters in northern New York and beyond. Martha Foley talks with Brian Mann from the Champlain border crossing.  Go to full article

Oct 29, 2001 — North Country Congressman John McHugh meets at the Champlain Port of Entry this morning with his congressional colleagues to show them first-hand the security challenges he says New York and other border states face. Martha Foley reports.  Go to full article

Jul 17, 2001 — Another $500,000 has been added to the funding pot created for upgrades to the international border crossing at the Champlain Port of Entry, thanks to the efforts of Congressman John McHugh. He says the money will go a long way in creating a safer border crossing.  Go to full article