Press Pass Podcast

On this week's episode, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca wrap up a busy week in the North Country.

Movie reviews are back, and Night Editor Ben Rowe is the reviewer. Ben shares his thoughts on Candyman with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca before the trio gets into other topics of discussion about the local news and sports scenes.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back to talk about a number of things. Part of the discussion includes the Battle of Plattsburgh, sports continuing to return and remembering 9/11.

There's lots to talk about for Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. COVID-19 cases are on the rise and creating some concern, but that's not the only news. On a more happy note, local sports have made their return. Also, Joe is upset at Joey about cookies.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca come together for a special episode as they reflect on when the podcast started. They follow with the traditional news and sports updates and some typical banter.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca open the show with that news. There's also talk about the 25th anniversary of the Phish Concert that took place at the Plattsburgh Air Force Base as well as the Field of Dreams game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees.

There's plenty to talk about locally and nationally for Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. For national stories, the ongoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo story as well as the Olympics are main talking points. Also on a local level, the departure of Clinton Community College President Ray DiPasquale and the Plattsburgh North Stars season starting up become good discussion points.

The Clinton County Fair is back, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are here to talk about it. They also discuss the uptick in COVID-19 cases and vaccination initiatives. To conclude, there's plenty of talk about the Tokyo Olympics.

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman is kind enough to join Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca for an hour-long talk about of number of local topics. The group discusses the delicacy of the Michigan in Plattsburgh, the ongoing border closure, the Clinton County Fair and various opportunities the Plattsburgh area offers.

Before Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio goes on vacation, he is joined by Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca for another episode. The trio talks about why mini golf needs to come back to Plattsburgh, how Mayor's Cup weekend went and much more.