Press Pass Podcast

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe get behind the mic for a special episode as they announce their plans to both depart from the paper on May 9. No, it's not an April Fools episode and yes, it's a bittersweet moment. But the pair take time to reflect on their careers on the paper and their hopes for the Press-Republican and journalism heading forward.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe welcome back a newsroom veteran as they sit down with former Press-Republican reporter and current North Country Public Radio reporter Cara Chapman to reflect on memories of the COVID-19 pandemic five years after the first outbreak in early 2020. From the quirks to the lessons, the trio reflect on their memories of those eeri...

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Clinton County Industrial Development Agency Executive Director Molly Ryan sits down with Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss the work of bringing in — and keeping — businesses in the North Country.

Clinton Community College Administrator in Charge Ken Knelly sits down with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss the future of the college with its planned move to the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, its recent reaccreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and who was recently behind the Calvin the Cougar mascot mask.

City of Plattsburgh mayoral candidate Don Kasprzak joined Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss his campaign.

City of Plattsburgh mayoral candidate Wendell Hughes joined Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss his campaign.

Clinton County Board of Elections Republican Commissioner David Souliere and Deputy Democratic Commissioner Brandi Lloyd sit down with Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to talk about the ins and outs of running an election and the tall order of bipartisan fairness.

Clinton County Fair Events Mananger Mike Perrotte sits down with Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to talk about the roller coaster work of managing events at the annual fair.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe jump on the mic again to catch up on the latest news including an ongoing controversy over a downtown bus stop, memories of area concerts and a reminder of the dangers of heat exhaustion.

The Joe-Rowe Power Hour returns as Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe take to the mic for a classic guest-free episode. After a healthy slate of special guests and with more to come, the pair throw it back to the classic format to discuss the latest North Country news including the local primary elections, flooding in Downtown Plattsburgh and the best spots to...

CVPH and Alice Hyde Medical Center COO Michelle LeBeau sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss the challenges and rewards of promoting and offering health care in the North Country.

Plattsburgh YMCA CEO Justin Ihne sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss his career in the YMCA, what it stands for in the community and progress on its new location in the former CVPH Wellness Center.

MHAB Life Skills Campus Co-Founder Mike Carpenter sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss the history of MHAB as a community resource for everything from addiction recovery to homelessness and domestic violence safety.

Clinton County Sheriff David Favro sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss everything from the dramatic police stop of a suspected gunman heading for the CVPH hospital to migrant border policy and the future of Clinton Community College.

It's finally here! The big 1-0-0! Marking 100 episodes of the Press Pass Podcast, Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Publisher Lamiaa Aly-Elshafay sit down with New York District 115 Assemblyman D. Billy Jones to discuss the issues of the day. But Ben and Joe also reflect on nearly four years of holding down the fort as hosts of the Press Pass Podcast and loo...

Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Elshafay-Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe sit down behind the mic with Robin Pierce, executive director of the Plattsburgh-based Advocacy and Resource Center that provides for North Country residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe sit down to chat with incoming City of Plattsburgh Councilors Jacob Avery and David Monette as they prepare to take their seats on the Common Council in the new year. The councilor-elects offer their thoughts on the past, present and future of the city they've been elected to serve.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Watson sit down with City of Plattsburgh Community Engagement Coordinator Courtney Meisenheimer to discuss the upcoming winter season events planned for the city and whether Mother Nature will cooperate.

City of Plattsburgh Councilors Jeff Moore, Elizabeth Gibbs and Julie Baughn sat down for a lengthy conversation with Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton. From a proposed Harborside hotel project to the Margaret Street renovation to the current status of the Durkee Street development, the councilors shared their thoughts on a range of...

City of Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest sits down with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss the latest city issues from a proposed hotel deal to progress on the Margaret Street renovations and the future of the Crete Memorial Civic Center.

The summer is slipping away, but Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are still here to fill you in on the latest headlines. But that's also sprinkled in with proposing an HBO Battle of Plattsburgh miniseries to talking about the best wings to eat for the big game,

As the Redford Picnic marks the traditional end of summer in the North Country, Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe discuss other changes happening around us. From road construction to home renovations, Ben and Joe break down some of the latest headlines.

Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman hops on the mic with Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Carly Newton to discuss the town's new development guide, Michigan Month 2023 and his favorite Dole Whip flavors.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic with the latest headlines. They delve into the heavy flooding and smoke the North Country has seen recently, along with the latest ups and downs in the local news.