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Editorial» Right message, wrong approach by protestors
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Saturday, July 18, 2015
New legislation combats sexual assault on college campuses
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By Teah Dowling teah@denpubs.com ALBANY — The line between yes and no became crystal clear last week with the passage of sweeping new legislation that requires both parties in romantic trysts to now obtain consent for something as small as a kiss. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed his Ò Enough is EnoughÓ legislation to combat sexual assault on college and university campuses statewide July 7. The new law also requires all colleges to adopt a set of comprehensive procedures and guidelines, including a CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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The Mayor’s Cup Regatta took place in middle of Lake Champlain overlooking the shores of New York and Vermont Saturday, July 11. Sailors came from Vermont, New York and Canada to participate in this once a year event. Photo by Teah Dowling
Terminal expansion continues at airport
Terminal project is second of two phases at Plattsburgh International
All Ford Car Show coming to waterfront PAGE 2 PLATTSBURGH
By Teah Dowling teah@denpubs.com
Plattsburgh International Airport continues Phase II of its $55 million expansion project. Pictured above: the future entry area for the concourse.
PLATTSBURGH Ñ Plattsburgh International Airport continues its expansion project to combat capacity issues, incorporate international fl ights and make extra room for future growth. In 2013, the airport started Phase I of its $55 million expansion project, doubling the amount of parking available at the airport to approximately 3,300 spaces. They completed the parking lot at the end of 2014. Now, they’re on Phase II — expansion of the terminal. Phase II of the $55 million expansion started October 2014 and is still taking place. The original terminal, about 30,000 square feet, will expand out to 110-115,000 square feet. The airport hopes to complete the expansion project by early fall 2016.
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