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Vermont State Police Corporal Eric Vitali suffered brain, spinal injury in crash, officials say

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Clinton County Legislature Meeting of February 28, 2024. Laurie Parsons describes Elmore SPCA’s financial challenges.

Thank you, Home Town Cable, for taping all the Legislature’s meetings. Mrs. Parsons begins at the 19:00 minute mark. 

Central NY woman stole almost $2 million over 7 years from her employer

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$4.5M for Saranac Lake emergency complex

Federal appropriations bill includes money for new joint emergency services complex Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

NYS Police mourn death of NYS Trooper in Texas helicopter crash

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice It is with deep sadness that the New York State Police announce the death of Trooper John M. Grassia III. Trooper Grassia died in a helicopter crash during a support mission for the US National Guard. We offer our condolences to the all of the families impacted by this tragedy. See the Times-Union […]

Operator of A Canine Gem formally charged

A Canine Gem animal rescue operator is facing more than 50 charges including six felonies and 48 misdemeanor counts. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Rangers carry out injured hikers in two overnight rescues in the Adirondacks

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Animal rights advocate calls for tighter regulations on dog tethering in Clinton County

The recent investigation of A Canine Gem has boosted awareness of animal rights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run accident on Shelburne Road

Story Update 3/4/24 – Police identified the cyclist as 73-year-old Joseph Byrd Allen of Shelburne. Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Central NY trooper’s daring rescue of boy from burning house earns NY’s highest award

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Dog seized from A Canine Gem in Beekmantown euthanized due to illness, officials say

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New York Hunter Education Course Malone Fish & Game Club 04/06/2024 at 08:30 AM (Saturday)

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An important message from Elmore SPCA

Due to a very busy staff and an abundance of phone calls and activity at the shelter, we will be closing to the public for the remainder of this week. All scheduled adoptions will proceed as planned. If you are interested in donating to assist with the recent Clinton County Sheriff’s Office animal cruelty case, […]

Police seize 49 animals from A Canine Gem in Beekmantown

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49 dogs seized from Beekmantown dog rescue

Donations to Elmore SPCA now sought to assist with the dogs’ care as the legal case unfolds Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Michael Ramos-Perez sentenced after admitting to raping Beekmantown woman

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Indian Lake man badly injured in snowmobile accident

Rescue became complicated when a first responder’s ATV broke through the ice Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Parent punched Syracuse teacher several times in face, teacher taken to hospital, police say

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Robert Thibodeau’s arrest sparks urgent calls for hospital security upgrades

Thibodeau allegedly planned to bring armed weapons to CVPH in Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh man told brother he wanted to kill upper management at CVPH, court documents show

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CVPH nurse reacts to latest incident involving an armed suspect who was headed towards the hospital

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Police ID ex-CVPH employee found with loaded shotgun en route to hospital,

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A Statement from CVPH President Michelle LeBeau

Former employee arrested; work continues to provide care in a safe environment PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/2024) — The following is a statement from the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau about today’s arrest of a former employee: “This morning, Plattsburgh City Police Department and the New York State […]

Plattsburgh City Police detain disgruntled former employee in possession of loaded firearm and believed to be enroute to CVPH

Plattsburgh City Police PRESS RELEASE 2/13/2024 On February 13, 2024, at 8:57 am, the Plattsburgh Police Department dispatch received information from B-COMM reporting a disgruntled former employee of the UVM Health Network (CVPH) was believed to be in route to the hospital in possession of loaded firearms. The initial caller was a concerned relative who […]

Woman killed after car collides with UPS truck in St. Lawrence County

A 90-year-old woman was pronounced dead after a car collided with a UPS truck in Dekalb, NY Click here for the MYNBC5 story