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WPTZ, the Hearst Television-owned NBC affiliate in the Plattsburgh, NY/Burlington, VT, TV market, has announced plans for a new northern New York facility, -- complete with a new studio, cutting-edge technology, and offices in a community accessible location. The television station will relocate from its current space on 5 Television Drive, to 308 Cornelia Street in the city of Plattsburgh.“WPTZ is the longest-standing television station in northern New York, serving its communities since 1954,” says WPTZ/WNNE President and General Manager Justin Antoniotti. “We continue our commitment to the North Country with plans for a new weather & news facility in the city of Plattsburgh. We strive to go above and beyond to inform and entertain our entire community, and the Plattsburgh upgrade allows us to serve the North Country of New York like never before.”In addition to offices for news and sales staff, the location will include a television studio for news and weather. NBC5 First Alert Chief Meteorologist Tom Messner will broadcast the only live television weather forecast from northern New York.“The issues and events that affect the North Country are of the utmost priority,” says WPTZ/WNNE News Director Michael LaFlesh. “We are redoubling our efforts to provide viewers with the news and weather information that directly affects their everyday lives -- with a brand new, state-of-the-art studio, and even more tools and resources for reporters to help better serve and empower our northern New York viewers.”“Our expanded New York-based sales and research team will allow us to continue to grow relationships with area partners and businesses, further strengthening our North Country communities,” Antoniotti added. The owners of Plattsburgh Plaza will be working collaboratively with NBC5 to design, build, as well as maintain the space within 308 Cornelia Street.“We are pleased to announce NBC5 will be taking occupancy at Plattsburgh Plaza and extending their commitment to deliver outstanding media services to our community for years to come. Hearst Television's reputation on the local, national and global level are commendable and we feel fortunate to be able to provide them a prime location at Plattsburgh Plaza to deliver media services to the North Country. NBC5 will be one of the premier tenants at Plattsburgh Plaza and we are eager to begin construction on their new location,” said Debbie Murray of Plattsburgh Plaza.The space on Cornelia St will be completed by end of summer, 2020. Once the facility is complete, NBC5 will move out of its office at Television Drive.About NBC5NBC5 is Burlington/Plattsburgh’s broadcast and digital media leader, providing news, weather, sports, community service and entertainment on multiple platforms including NBC5, mynbc5.com, MyNBC5 mobile, The Valley CW and The Valley’s MeTV.NBC5 is owned and operated by Hearst Television Inc. NBC5 is an NBC affiliate with a current morning newscast from 4:30am to 7:00am, noon, evening newscasts from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, late news at 11:00pm, weekend mornings Saturday 5:00am to 7:00am and Sunday 6:00am to 8:00am, and a 10:00pm newscast on The Valley CW and The Valley’s MeTV. In June of 2016, NBC5 was recognized with the regional Emmy award for “Best Newscast” in the (small market) category. In June of 2019, NBC5 was recognized with the 2019 National Edward R. Murrow Award for “Continuing Coverage” and “Sports Reporting” in the Television (small market) category.About Hearst TelevisionHearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.