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46,212 Citations Were Issued This Time Last Year During the 2024 Halloween Enforcement Period Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween, targeting impaired and reckless drivers. The enforcement period, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, runs from Saturday, October 25 through Friday, […]

Thomas H. Mungeer, the former president of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, was arraigned on grand larceny charges on Friday in Albany County Court and formally accused of misusing thousands of dollars in funds from the union he headed from 2009 to 2022. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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NYS DEC reports: Vehicle and Hunting Compliance Checks – Hamilton County On Oct. 19, ECOs stationed at a check point in Hamilton County checked more than 100 vehicles, including hunters. Officers found no hunting violations, firearms that were safe and unloaded during their inspections, and legally tagged deer. These routine checks help to ensure that […]

Chloe Henry’s remains were located in Chazy Tuesday morning as the homicide investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Sue Hagar takes helm of coalition working to protect watershed from pollution, climate threats Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story  The Peru Gazette is posting this story a month late; however, it’s a very important story 

Troop B encompasses 20 stations across five counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence, and Hamilton Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In the first half of 2025, Rangers conducted […]

Incumbent James Kirby and Democrat Sarah Mitchell are competing for a Peru Town Justice position.  Michell’s name also appears on the “We Are Peru” independent party line. Peru Republicans do not have a nominee. Having battled serious illness for several months, Democrat James Kirby stated he would not seek reelection; hence, Sarah Mitchell decided to […]

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Jails and prisons across the state are facing many crises. Someone should tell the Commission of Correction Click here for the New York Focus story 

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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of the former Captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Michael Moran, for allegedly stealing over $14,000 from the Town. “Moran allegedly diverted resources meant to protect his community […]

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Town of Moreau Saratoga County Prescribed Burn: On Sept. 10, Forest Ranger Clute, additional DEC staff, and Albany Pine Bush staff conducted a prescribed burn on 18 acres of Big Bend Preserve in Moreau Lake State Park. Prescribed fire is an important land management tool used to improve habitat for lands and wildlife. These burns are regulated by law […]

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