Chris Rosenquest, left, unsuccessfully ran as an independent candidate in the race for Plattbsurgh s mayor in 2013. He was elected to office in the 2020 election. Photo courtesy of Tracy Vicory Rosenquest
Apr 12, 2021
Ryan FinnertyPlattsburgh mayor seeks balance in police reform plan
In the wake of Minneapolis resident George Floyd’s 2020 death in custody of that city s police department, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered cities and towns across New York to create plans to reform local police departments.
The Plattsburgh City Council recently approved its plan which contained 20 recommended changes, including body cameras and the creation of a Crisis Intervention Team for mental health emergencies.