Press Pass Podcast

Press-Republican Publisher Lamiaa Aly, Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe sit down with North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas this week to discuss the recent announced 2025 closure of local manufacturer Nova Bus and how the Chamber hopes to help the region move forward.

Joe and Ben welcome a special guest to the pod today: Publisher Lamiaa Aly. Along with the latest headlines, they talk about some personal accident avoidance tips and the value of supporting local businesses.

New North Country Mission of Hope Executive Director James Carlin spent an hour recently discussing the latest updates for the mission on the Press-Republican's Press Pass podcast. Carlin took over for longtime Executive Director Sr. Debbie Blow last year after serving as the mission's board president for several years. He explained to P-R Editor in Chief Joe LoTemplio and P-R Night Editor Ben Row...

All aboard for another episode of the Press-Republican's Press Pass Podcast! Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe hop on the mic to talk about the return of Amtrack's Adirondack Line, a celebration of the 175th anniversary of Schuyler Falls and all the other headlines this week.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic to discuss the week's biggest news. Beyond the usual food chatter, they discuss how a number of national issues: migration at the border and school shootings, made local headlines this week.

As Baby Boomers continue to age, the need for home health care figures to remain vital for years to come. HCR, a home health care agency operating in seven North Country counties including Clinton, Essex and Franklin, has been providing services for more than a decade and is looking to the future. HCR's Director of Patient Services and Regional Director for the North Country Kari Charette and Dire...

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe reflect on the waning days of winter and the cuisine that comes with it. They also catch up on the big headlines of the week, including some cheerful news about the United Way and the Harison Place project in Malone.

'Joe Lo' and Ben Rowe are back on the mic this week to discuss the week's news. Beyond more grocery shopping mishaps, they discuss the series in the Feb. 24/25 edition of the Press-Republican exploring the remarkable past and uncertain future of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Churubusco.

*Doctor Who Theme Plays* Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic and hopping into the P-R Time Machine to read some Lookback articles from decades past. What secrets can they glean from the news in 1923? And they recount some of the big events from the past weekend, including the Super Bowl!

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic to talk about a very busy weekend ahead. From Tannen-BOOM to the Super Bowl, there's plenty to enjoy this upcoming weekend as Ben and Joe break it all down for you.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic to start off another year of Press Pass Podcasts. This week, they're looking forward to the FISU World University Games kicking off this weekend, while also looking back at 35 years of the Champlain Centre Mall.

In this special edition of the Press Pass Podcast, City of Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest shares his thoughts on the future of and recent debate around the Crete Memorial Civic Center.

Coming in from the cold, Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe break down the latest headlines, from the midterm elections to the 'Tridemic' around the area.

It's the spooky season of Halloween weekend! But even scarier than that...the midterm election has begun! Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe hit the mic to break it all down for you.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic to talk about the week's headlines, but not before veering off onto the usual food sidetracks with a question: What's up with these adult happy meals?

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back again to bring you the latest local headlines. They touch on the heart-warming efforts of the United Way of the Adirondack Region and the North Country Honor Flight, while also looking ahead to Halloween season.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are joined by sportswriters Erik Rhyne and Drew Wemple to talk about North Country athletics, with the usual detours into discussions of the border and favorite local eateries.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back on the mic after a brief hiatus, but they'll explain what's been keeping them away while also dishing out the latest in North Country news.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back and it's Michigan Month. We talk about the favorite local dish, as well as our hopes for the holiday weekend and more in North Country news.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are back. It goes without saying that 2022 has continued to be a rough year for many people, but Ben and Joe work on finding a few silver linings in the news as well.

Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman sit down at the mic again to chat about the latest news this week. With restrictions loosening at the border, the North Country is looking to welcome back more of our neighbors to the north, but we also briefly discuss helping our buzzing friends right in our own backyards.

Episode 69: Press-Republican Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and reporter Cara Chapman are back on the mic this week talking about the latest COVID-19 news, some fresh windows at Plattsburgh City Hall, and reviewing two of the biggest movies out right now.

Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio is on the mend after a recent slip, but he still managed to get on the mic to join Night Editor Ben Rowe and special guest Staff Writer Carly Newton for this week's episode as we talk about the fun and laughs of St. Patrick's Day and the not-so-fun news of high gas prices.

Episode 66: Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman are back and what a week it's been. From the State of the Union in Washington, to the State of the County, City and Town, to the state of the "Batman" franchise, the trio discusses it all.

Episode 66: Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are still in a sports-filled mood after the Super Bowl last Sunday, but there's plenty of other big new breaking this week. From law enforcement shake-ups, to the Hunter Church sub, we break it all down in this week's episode of the Press Pass Podcast.