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Dog-friendly event to take place this Saturday
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Puff puff pass Stateâs medical marijuana policy is smoke and mirrors, says local resident
scription that would alleviate their symptoms. âSaulâ watched with curiosity as the state debated and passed the legislation. He grew heartened when it was announced Plattsburgh would host one of the 20 dispensaries across the state operated by five licensed proBy Pete DeMola viders. And he eagerly followed coverage of pete@suncommunitynews.com the launch of the dispensary in January. But itâs not likely to help Saulâs partner, PLATTSBURGH â Advocates of medical âSheila,â who suffers from debilitating mulmarijuana cheered in 2014 when the state ap- tiple sclerosis. proved a bill allowing its usage. The couple is now considering moving out A local resident is concerned that New Yorkâs medical marijuana program will do little to help patients, citing The Compassionate Care Act meant people cost and privacy concerns. suffering from conditions like epilepsy, cancer Photo courtesy of Flickr user Brett Levin under Creative Commons licensing. Some rights reserved. and multiple sclerosis could receive a pre>> See Puff Pass | pg. 13
Anti-QueensĂ
In Plattsburgh
Superintendent candidates share their visions
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Susan Stoya, Jay Lebrun share backgrounds, hopes for the Plattsburgh City School District
Weekend Plattsburgh gig caps monthlong US tour for Canadian punk band PLATTSBURGH â Touring with a rock band is a never-ending exercise in problem solving. Toronto punks Anti-Queens know from experience. Their American tour nearly got sidelined when co-headliners Pete dropped off the month-long trek, leaving DeMola Editor the quartet without a trailer to haul their gear. But their fans came through and raised $3,000 in a crowdfunding campaign. Since March 2, the Anti-Queens have traversed the east coast in a minivan and trailer â nicknamed The Royal Hellraiser and A Trailer Named Bobby Hell â proffering their brand of grunge-inspired punk rock to 26 cities. They play Plattsburgh on April 2, capping off the madcap dash. Last summer, the band toured in support of a new EP, Start Running (self-released, 2015). The addition of Black Hat Cat guitarist Valerie Knox fleshed out their ranks. Sheâs joined
By Teah Dowling
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them for this tour. âItâs been really easy, we already know each other â itâs been a lot of fun,â Knox told the Sun from Charlotte, where the band was kicking back before their gig. Each show has been a unique experience, said the band, whether playing to crowds of 5 or 100; in glitzy ballrooms walled with mirrors or Alabama warehouses. âItâs empty or fun or packed and incredible,â said Kurt Dickson, the drummer. Spending anywhere between 4 to 8 hours driving presents
PLATTSBURGH â A pair of candidates seeking to lead the Plattsburgh City School District presented their visions for the district at a forum last week. Susan Stoya of Amsterdam, NY and Jay Lebrun, of Plattsburgh, both hope to fill the superintendent slot that will become vacant with the retirement of James âJakeâ Short at the end of the academic year. Lebrun, originally from Canada, is the assistant superintendent of business affairs for the Plattsburgh City School District. Stoya currently serves as the director of secondary instruction for Greater Amsterdam School District. Both shared their extensive backgrounds as educators and administrators. Stoya took a broader approach by taking the districtâs current mission and attempting to make it stronger. If elected, Stoya said her first goal is to conduct a state-of-
>>See Antii- Queens | pg. 15
>> See Superintendent | pg. 14
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