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Suspect arrested in arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office

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Arson attack damages Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office, police say

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Inmates at New York prison will get to watch eclipse after all

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Brooklyn man charged with murder in Elizabethtown shooting

Suspect was taken into custody by Essex Co. Sheriff’s at a Stewart’s store shortly after the shooting Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Morrisonville woman admits to $28K theft from ARC clients

Former ARC employee fined, ordered to pay restitution and serve probation and community service Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Central NY school bus aide pulled 5-year-old out of harm’s way: ‘It was instinct’

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NY inmates suing to watch solar eclipse after state orders prisons locked down

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One person found dead during Essex County, Lincoln Pond Rd. shooting investigation

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Peru students learn about career opportunities that are not far from home

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, Thursday, March 28- “I feel good energy in the room,” commented Peru Middle School Principal Jim Manchester as he observed 6th and 7th students in Peru High School gymnasium. “This is a great opportunity for students to learn about what’s in our community and potential careers.” Manchester was speaking […]

Border Patrol reports spike in arrests this year

Regional apprehensions almost double last year’s  Click here for the excellent Press-Republican story 

Plattsburgh man sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter near the Ausable River

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Burlington Police Department reports tracking devices found on cars returning from Canada

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Starting March 27, 2024, the New York State Move Over Law will expand to include all stopped vehicles

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice Starting March 27, 2024, the New York State Move Over Law will expand to include all stopped vehicles. Let’s work together to keep all motorists safe! Please slow down and move over! Governor Kathy Hochul reminded drivers that New York’s Move Over Law will soon be expanded to include all vehicles, improving highway […]

Friday, March 22, 3:30 PM Ausable Chasm, NY

Thank you, Bob Woods, for your beautiful photo of this very special place.

Former CVPH employee Robert Thibodeau indicted on multiple charges following arrest

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Deceased suspect linked to June 2023 Yando’s robbery

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Lead paint settlement: Syracuse landlord promises to fix 19 homes after 11 kids poisoned

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Hear one mother’s experience visiting her son in prison in the Adirondacks

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Recent Local DEC Forest Ranger Actions

Town of Black Brook Clinton County Wilderness Rescue: On March 14 at 12:51 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from Clinton County 911 requesting Forest Ranger assistance with an injured hiker on the summit of Catamount Mountain. Ranger Odell contacted the distressed hiker, who indicated she had hurt her ankle and could not walk. […]

Prison jobs used to be sought after in NY. So why are thousands unfilled?

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Sheriff’s deputies arrested a West Chazy man over the weekend for a parole violation, in connection with a 1997 murder of his grandfather.

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Dogs seized from A Canine Gem will be ready for adoption soon, officials say

The adoption process will be facilitated through Elmore SPCA, and the community is reminded not to visit the jail for information about the dogs Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Petition calls for Clinton County sheriff to resign amid jail allegations

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CENTRAL NY NEWS Kia thieves take more than cars: Syracuse victims lose money, jobs, a ride named ‘Betsy’

More than 900 Kias and Hyundais were stolen in the Syracuse area last year and the theft rate is even more this year.  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Police investigate fatal crash in Franklin County, NY

New York State Police are investigating after a driver was killed on Route 3 in Harrietstown Click here for the MYNBC5 story