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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

Jefferson Community College forum explores gun control’s history

Watertown Daily Times | JCC forum explores gun control’s history.

Essex County supervisors: Nesting study is for the birds

Essex County supervisors: Nesting study is for the birds – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | 

State officials spend a ‘startling’ near-$7 million of campaign cash on legal fees in nine years amid cavalcade of corruption scandals – NY Daily News

State officials spend a ‘startling’ near-$7 million of campaign cash on legal fees in nine years amid cavalcade of corruption scandals – NY Daily News.

Postal workers convicted in UI thefts

Capitol Confidential » Postal workers convicted in UI thefts.

Poodle killed near Fellowship Center by larger dog

Poodle killed by larger dog » Local News » Press-Republican.

Slycord enjoys his Code Enforcement Officer position

By John T. Ryan Two years ago Frank Slycord succeeded Paul Blaine as the Town of Peru’s Code Enforcement Officer. He brought extensive code enforcement training and enforcement experience to his position. Slycord clearly enjoys his job and appreciates its importance to the Peru community. He said, “I work for the people of the Town […]

Senate rejects gun amendment compromise

Senate rejects gun amendment compromise | The Ticket – Yahoo! News.

Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to NYS gun law

The Gazette previously posted a story on this issue. Brian Mann gives a good summary of the arguments. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to NYS gun law « The In Box.

How the North Country experienced the Boston Marathon bombings

How the North Country experienced the Boston Marathon bombings « The In Box.

Rabid fox bites person in Ausable

Rabid fox bites person in Ausable » Local News » Press-Republican.

Cops say man sold assault rifle; Arrest one of first under new gun law

Cops say man sold assault rifle – Times Union.

‘Dubious’ tax refunds denied by New York State Comptroller total $21 million

‘Dubious’ tax refunds denied by New York state Comptroller total $21 million | syracuse.com.

State gun-owners group heads to court today to block Gov. Cuomo’s gun laws

State gun-owners group heads to court today to block Gov. Cuomo’s gun laws – NYPOST.com.

With Police in Schools, More Children in Court – NYTimes.com

With Police in Schools, More Children in Court – NYTimes.com.

Police: One night’s crimes bring 4 felonies

Police: One night’s crimes bring 4 felonies » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

New Essex County No-Kill Shelter Opens

New Essex County No-Kill Shelter Opens | The Adirondack Almanack.

Saranac teen injured in snowmobile crash improving

Teen injured in snowmobile crash improving » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Couple caught burning meth ingredients, authorities say

Couple caught burning meth ingredients, authorities say » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Gov. Cuomo unveils tough reforms to curb corruption in Albany

Gov. Cuomo unveils tough reforms to curb corruption in Albany – NY Daily News.

Court Schedule and Vandalism among topics at Monday’s Town Board Meeting

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, April 9th. Everyone was in attendance. The Board discussed issues with the new Peru Town Court schedule.  The Court’s convening time was recently moved from Tuesday at 5PM to 2PM. In March, Judge James Kirby told the Board that a change in the […]

Coup against Silver? Cuomo’s the one feeling the heat

Coup against Silver? Cuomo’s the one feeling the heat – City & Region – The Buffalo News.

Gov. Cuomo vows to fight corruption, says feds indicting New York Legislature’s entrenched culture

Gov. Cuomo vows to fight corruption, says feds indicting New York Legislature’s entrenched culture – NYPOST.com.

Cuomo stuck with fixing mess: Legislative corruption

Cuomo stuck with fixing mess – Times Union.

Nelson Castro’s life of crime primed him for a career in politics

Nelson Castro’s life of crime primed him for a career in politics – NY Daily News.

Trading information for leniency

Trading information for leniency – Times Union.