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2024 state budget to expedite prison closures

Syracuse.com summary: “Additionally, New York will expedite the closure of up to five state prisons in an effort to save money amid the state’s declining prison population. The governor has until next March to choose which prisons will close. The state has shuttered two dozen correctional facilities since 2011 because of vacant beds, saving about […]

Hochul has authority to close up to five prisons in new budget

The governor granted the authority to close up to five state prisons with a 90-day notice Click here for the FingerLakes1.com story 

Inmate sentenced to 22 years for C.O. assaults

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Stec stands up for correctional facilities in budget debate, fights to prevent future closures

State Senator Dan Stec Press Release            Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today voted against the Public Protection and General Government Bill (S.8305-C) state budget bill and a measure in it that authorizes the closure of up to five correctional facilities statewide. During the debate on this bill, Senator Stec brought a hostile amendment to […]

Slain cop Michael Hoosock remembered as mentor and hero: ‘That man saved my husband’s life’

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Peru man facing murder charge

Accused killer found near the Canadian border just hours before Krysten Remy’s body was discovered Click here for the Sun Community News more detailed story 

April 18, 2024 – Police make arrest in Peru homicide investigation

Kevin D. Kosza was arrested and was arraigned this morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Funeral set for slain sheriff lieutenant Michael Hoosock; will be in the Expo Center

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Inside an ambush: How a gunman looking for trouble lured cops into a deadly trap

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Peru, NY Police investigating Jenkins St. homicide after woman found dead

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Albany police officer ‘ambushed,’ shot during traffic stop; suspect dead

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Syracuse officer and Onondaga County deputy killed in Salina shootout identified

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UPDATE: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital lockdown lifted

This story was last updated at 1:50 p.m. Click here for the NCPR story 

NBC5 reports that CVPH lockdown ended at 10:32 a.m.

Lockdown cleared at CVPH in Plattsburgh April 15, 10:36AM EDT The lockdown has ended as of 10:32 a.m., according to hospital officials.

CVPH in Plattsburgh on lockdown

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Syracuse police officer and a deputy killed in shooting in suburban town of Salina

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Man arrested following report of gunfire in Plattsburgh

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Man charged in death of Ticonderoga ‘Star Trek,’ tour guide, Elvis impersonator Thomas Krider

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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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