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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 eerie early days and how the world has changed since then.
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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 Wendell Hughes 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 Don Kasprzak 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 watch the Mayor's Cup regatta.
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 look ahead to what the future holds. Also, stick around after the close for a special extended edition of our theme song, "Newer Wave" by composer Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.com/.
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 topics of city development.
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.
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 Rowe that the mission is hoping to return to Nicaragua at some point.
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 Director of Patient Services Melinda Clark both recently sat down to discuss home health care services with the Press-Republican Press Pass Podcast team of Editor in Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe. Charette and Clark discussed the history of HCR from when they purchased the business license from Clinton County, to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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.
Episode 65: Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman are back and it's Super Bowl weekend! Along with sharing who they're rooting for, they talk about the recent Tannen-BOOM bonfire, COVID-19 updates and future flights at Plattsburgh International Airport.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe, Staff Writer Cara Chapman and special guest General Manager Lamiaa Aly kick off the third year of the Press Pass Podcast. With temperatures still chilly, they discuss everything winter-related, from the future of the Winterfest, to a local athlete at the Winter Olympics, to Christmas tree traditions.
Long time, no pod. With the hustle of the holiday season, the Press Pass team has been on a winter break. But we'll be back soon for the third (!) year of the Press Pass Podcast! In the meantime, a special Christmas gift today: a reading of the annual Press-Republican Christmas story with Night Editor Ben Rowe and Staff Writer Cara Chapman. Wishing all our readers a safe and happy holiday and we'll be back again soon!
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back for a Thanksgiving episode. The trio discusses some local sports and news before saying goodbye to Joey who will be moving on to a new career at Champlain Valley Educational Services.
Staff Writer McKenzie Delisle is moving on to bigger and better things in Maine, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca welcome her for one last episode. The regular trio then congratulates the AuSable Valley girls soccer team on its state championship before going over some news topics.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back for a random Tuesday episode to make up for not having a show last week. The trio discusses the border reopening, Moriah Shock closing, election results and sports.
Night Editor Ben Rowe is back from vaction to talk with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca, and he brings his Looking Back segment back to the show. But before that, the trio gives a news update followed by a sports roundup.
It's just Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca on this week's episode. The duo discusses a wide range of topics including election season, a COVID-19 update, the border reopening, Halloween and sports.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back after a week off, and there is plenty to discuss. The border has reopened. COVID-19 continues to play a role in our lives. There were some heartwarming and heartbreaking sports stories this week. Listen to those topics and much more.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca talk about how COVID-19 is continuing to affect schools and hospitals. The trio also discusses what is happening with SUNY enrollment before Joey tests Joe and Ben with some sports trivia.
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.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca return after a week off to talk about a number of things. Some of the most fun discussions include what's happening with the Olympics, what restaurants can do since they can't give alcoholic drinks to go anymore and a few upcoming stories to look out for this weekend.
Sports Editor Joey LaFranca rejoins Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe to discuss all that's happened this week. Joey tells a story about Frank Sinatra before the trio talks about what's happening with the ongoing border closure, new developments at the Plattsburgh Marina and a local sports update.
It's all about the news section this week as Night Editor Ben Rowe and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio welcome back Staff Writers Cara Chapman and McKenzie Delisle to the recording studios. For the first time in months, the Press-Republican newsroom has nobody working remote, and we are happy to have everyone back.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio is back from his little vacation to join Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. The trio discusses the national chicken wing shortage that has hit the North Country, what is up with malls nowadays, local sports and some other fun little things.
Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca take a little bit of time to talk after a very busy week in the newsroom. The duo discusses a number of things, including the newest mask guidance. Also, Ben quizzes Joey on some sports trivia that could be considered very odd questions to say the least.
For our 40th episode, Night Editor Ben Rowe takes Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Sports Editor Joey LaFranca and the listeners back in time and talks about local history from as far back as 1921. Joe also shares some interesting news about his new bathroom at home, and Joey gives a local sports update.
Plattsburgh State women's lacrosse coach Julie Decker joins Sports Editor Joey LaFranca for a very fun episode. Julie talks with Joey about the recent lacrosse season that just wrapped up for her team and all that went into a unique season. Julie then talks about how she found out about the Plattsburgh State job and what it's been like to start a program from scratch. Joey then finishes up the episode with some fun get-to-know-you questions for Julie who caps off the episode with advice for young female lacrosse players.
It's been a busy week in the newsroom, but Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca take a bit of time to talk about all that's going on in the North Country. The trio discusses an odd gardening day coming up, some COVID news, Ben's trip to the movies, Joe's nightmare swimming situation in high school and Joey's latest experiences covering local sports.
Episode 37: News Update and Some Exciting Sports Topics by Press Pass Podcast by Press-Republican
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe take part in an epic trivia competition put together by Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. Also, Joe voices his desire for a roller coaster in Plattsburgh. Staff Writer Cara Chapman also joins the podcast and kicks it off with Joey for a news brief.
Welcome back to Staff Writers Cara Chapman and McKenzie Delisle as they join Sports Editor Joey LaFranca for a lot of fun conversations. The trio talks about the weather warming up and ice cream stands opening up as well as some other news and sports updates. Stay tuned for the end when Cara and McKenzie answer some tough get-to-know-you questions!
So much was discussed on this episode as Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca talk about a wide range of events on the local and national scale.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca catch up on all that's been happening in the past week and talk about what has been a crazy March for news and sports all all fun things in between.
It's St. Patrick's Day, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are here to talk about some holiday news. In addition, the trio mentions the ongoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo saga and the decrease of COVID-19 cases in the North Country. The start of Sports Food Madness is also discussed briefly, and Joe, Ben and Joey predict their winners!
Sports Editor Joey LaFranca is back on the podcast this week, and he brings some exciting news with him as he announces the return of Sports Food Madness, a 64-team bracket made up of foods you would commonly eat while watching and/or attending a sporting event. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe chime in with some local news before the trio goes into a deep dive into the bracket, which people will be able to vote on daily on Joey's Twitter account (@JoeyLaFranca) as well as the P-R Instagram and Facebook stories beginning March 18.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe take control of the podcast this week as Sports Editor Joey LaFranca is tied up with a chaotic local sports scene. Listen to them talk about women's history, the ongoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo saga and other local events.
There's plenty of news discussed on this episode, but there's also a lot of fun as a hot food debate starts among Staff Writers McKenzie Delisle, Cara Chapman and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe are also back on the episode, and Joe is celebrating quite the anniversary.
Plenty of sports talk in this episode as Sports Editor Joey LaFranca leads the way with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe joining in on the fun.
Episode 26: The Super Bowl is here, and it's sure to be a good game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca put all the news aside for this episode and just have some fun discussing Super Bowl prop bets and making their picks.
Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca provide the latest updates on news and sports in the North Country. The duo discusses the latest report on nursing homes from the state attorney general, the GameStop fiasco and ongoing COVID-19 issues in the region. The local sports scene features some breaking news on the high school sports front, and the NWHL bubble in Lake Placid is off and running but with some hiccups.
Plenty going on this week, and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are here to talk about it. The trio discusses Inauguration Day for President Joe Biden, the National Women's Hockey League season starting Saturday in Lake Placid and the new COVID-19 vaccination site in Plattsburgh. A few other things are mentioned including one specific thing from Joe. Is 2021 the year of the hot dog?
Plattsburgh State baseball coach Kris Doorey is kind enough to join Sports Editor Joey LaFranca for a long discussion on a number of topics revolving around North Country sports. Kris talks about his own team at Plattsburgh State and how strange the past year has been. The two also discuss the Clinton County Mariners baseball program as well as some general North Country sports history. Things wrap up by mentioning Kris' time as a freelancer for the Press-Republican as well as some fun get-to-know-you questions.
Episode 22: Our first episode of the New Year is more on the serious side as Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the skyrocketing virus numbers in the North Country. The trio also discusses the events of everything that took place Wednesday in the nation's capital. Joey provides an update on local sports before we wrap up the podcast with a message from Joe about how COVID has directly impacted a member of his family.
Staff Writer McKenzie Delisle and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca give an update on the local news and sports scenes. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe, McKenzie and Joey also share some fun stories from their college newspaper days. Some will make you laugh, and some are more on the sentimental side.
After a bit of time off from the podcast, Staff Writers Cara Chapman and McKenzie Delisle have returned and are on Zoom to do this episode. Quick Hits kicks off the show before Sports Editor Joey LaFranca brings in Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe join in to wrap up the show.
We're back from our Thanksgiving break and releasing a special Wednesday episode a couple days before our typical Friday release. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca talk about what has been happening in the local news scene of late. Joey also teases a couple stories he has been working on.
COVID-19 numbers are rising at an alarming rate in our community. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca talk about the concerning situation regarding the pandemic. Things are not all serious, however, as the trio then reflects on the Section VII fall sports season before Staff Writer Ben Watson joins the show to talk about the NHL's new Reverse Retro jerseys.
One of the busiest news weeks in quite some time has come to an end with election season coming to a close but COVID-19 cases in the area picking up. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca hang with you to talk about all that has happened this week. Stick around toward the end of the podcast as Joey gives a rundown of the local sports scene, including the Northern Soccer League Fall Tournament and an update on the Thanksgiving Madness food bracket!
Tuesday came and went and so did the Election 2020 anticipation. Some things are decided, and other things are not. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe, Sports Editor Joey LaFranca and Staff Writers Cara Chapman and Ben Watson all join in to talk about what has taken place throughout this week in terms of the Election and what to expect moving ahead.
This is a special edition episode of the Press Pass Podcast as Plattsburgh State men's basketball coach Mike Blaine joins Sports Editor Joey LaFranca for a 1-on-1 interview. The duo talks about Baine's first year at Plattsburgh State and what his initial impressions of the North Country have been. There's also some time for some talk about the upcoming Press-Republican Thanksgiving Madness bracket challenge and much more.
There will always be local news updates, but there will also be a lot of fun. Quick Hits kicks off the show with Staff Writer McKenzie Delisle and Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio subbing in for the local news brief. Sports Editor Joey LaFranca sticks with you through the entire episode, and Night Editor Ben Rowe joins in to wrap things up. In addition to the news, stick around for some fun stories. Guaranteed laughs in this episode.
Quick Hits has a couple different voices this week as McKenzie Delisle calls upon substitutes in staff writers Ben Watson and Sage Lewandowski to join Staff Writer Cara Chapman for the weekly news brief. Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca conclude the show with a history loopback and a sports update, which includes a mini sports rant from Joey regarding college football.
Quick Hits with staff writers McKenzie Delisle and Cara Chapman kicks off the show with the weekly news review and a look into what's ahead. Sports Editor Joey LaFranca recalls what it was like to cover a high school sporting event for the first time since March 7. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe help wrap up the episode with talk of North Country Honor Flight, national news and a local school sports logo rating segment.
There was a lot in the news this week. Staff Writers McKenzie Delisle and Cara Chapman give updates on a bunch of local and regional events. Sports Editor Joey LaFranca gives a rundown on the first slate of Section VII sporting events coming up. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe then join the show to talk about the 25th anniversary of the closure of the Plattsburgh Air Force Base.
Episode 10: Welcome to a new format to the Press Pass Podcast. We are excited to start more of a segment-based podcast. To open things up, Staff Writers McKenzie DeLisle and Cara Chapman tell Sports Editor Joey LaFranca and the listeners what's going on in the local news scene this week. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio and Night Editor Ben Rowe then join the show with Joey as the trio tells some stories, and Ben also does another looking back segment as he goes back in time to highlight interesting moments from local news history.
Episode 9: This is a roundtable episode with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca. In a twist of events, the trio opens up talking about Joe’s shoes before moving on to discuss the latest developments with interscholastic sports. After some good sports talk, the extension of the border closure is brought up and analyzed as far as the impact Canadian tourists have on the North Country. To wrap things up, Joey unveils a new format this podcast will have moving forward.
Staff Writer Robin Caudell joins the podcast for the first time along with Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca to introduce herself and talk about the Battle of Plattsburgh anniversary. Joe, Ben and Joey then take over from there to talk about a number of things. The trio discusses schools reopening and what the latest is with interscholastic sports. In addition, Ben talks about when he took a basketball below the belt, Joey goes on a sports rant and Joe gives his take on the Novak Djokovic situation at the US Open.
Sept. 4, 2020 Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back for another week to talk about local news topics and tell some stories. The trio discusses the COVID-19 outbreak at SUNY Oneonta, whether or not virtual or in-person learning is the best plan at this time for local schools and what is going on in the sports world. Simply put, there's a little bit of everything in this episode, which is capped off with some stories from Joe and Joey as well as diving deep into the meaning of weak side help.
Aug. 28, 2020 COVID-19 still is in our community and impacting the North Country in a variety of ways. Listen to Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca discuss the Essex Center nursing home outbreak, coronavirus cases at SUNY Plattsburgh and the potential reopening plans for scholastic sports. And stay tuned for a few teases for some funny stories on an upcoming episode. Joey also announces that the Press Pass Podcast is now on iTunes and SoundCloud.
Episode 5: Aug. 21, 2020. We are back to talk about some local news topics, including new COVID-19 updates, schools reopening and nursing home dilemmas. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Sports Editor Joey LaFranca and Staff Writer Cara Chapman open the episode before we swap out Cara and call on Staff Writer Ben Watson for some sports talk and plenty of it. Joe, Joey and Ben talk about the NBA and NHL bubbles and what it's been like to watch those games, and we also chat about the unwritten rules of baseball and if they should be followed. We wrap things up by discussing what's next for the local sports scene. We already know college sports will not begin until early January next year, and as far as high school sports, we should see some new guidance from the state and NYSPHSAA some time next week.
Episode 4: Aug. 14, 2020. We are all over the place with this episode of the Press Pass Podcast and have many voices of the newsroom making appearances. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio is fresh off vacation and is joined by Night Editor Ben Rowe, Sports Editor Joey LaFranca and Staff Writer Cara Chapman. The quartet engages in discussion about Joe Biden's recent vice presidential pick, Kamala Harris, as well as the 2020 election as a whole. Schools reopening also works its way into the episode as Joe, Ben, Joey and Cara talk about what various plans look like in the North Country. On a lighter note, Joe talks about his vacation to Maine and an in-depth discussion regarding whoopie pies takes place. And just when you think the fun is over, you realize it's just beginning as Joey serves as a game show host for a sports trivia contest between Ben and Staff Writer and Paginator Sage Lewandowski. The competition is intense, and quite honestly, it's one of the greatest sports trivia moments of all time.
Episode 3: Aug. 7, 2020. Get ready to go back in the time machine as Night Editor Ben Rowe discusses his weekly Looking Back feature that appears every week in the Press-Republican and showcases local news from the past 100 years. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Sports Editor Joey LaFranca and Staff Writer Ben Watson join the podcast. Things get very interesting when we discuss a story of a local man 100 years ago who apparently volunteered to be run over by a 4,300-pound vehicle. That story alone is enough reason to listen to our third episode.
Episode 2: July 31, 2020. We're back for Episode 2 of the Press-Republican's Press Pass Podcast. Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca are back again, and Press-Republican Publisher John Celestino and Staff Writer McKenzie Delisle make their first appearances on the show. John discusses his first year in the North Country and what his observations have been since making his way to our region. We give an update on the Press-Republican's Candy Bar Stars bracket, and John gives a take on the Crunch bar that alarms and disappoints Joey. After a bit of fun banter, McKenzie brings her voice to the show and tells a little bit about her role at the Press-Republican. Joe, Ben, Joey and McKenzie then discuss ongoing developments of the Altona party held July 17 that has impacted our region heavily. We hope you all enjoy the podcast, and we look forward to future episodes.
Episode 1: July 24, 2020. That's right. The Press-Republican has started a podcast. This was an idea we had back in March, and now, we have made what was once just an idea a reality. We got a mic, and now, we are ready to roll. In this first episode, listen to Editor-in-Chief Joe LoTemplio, Night Editor Ben Rowe and Sports Editor Joey LaFranca embark on a wide range of discussion, including the Press-Republican's candy bar bracket, an upcoming mini-series on how the ongoing border closure is affecting Rouses Point and what this podcast will be about moving forward.