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GoFundMe looks to help survivors of I-87 wrong-way crash

Police release more details into the crash that claimed the life of a Port Henry woman Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Port Henry woman dies as a result of wrong-way driver crash on Northway near Lewis.

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NYS Police offering its entrance exam

Time is running out! Don’t miss your opportunity to apply to take the NYS Trooper entrance exam. Minimum total compensation for the first year is $98,300. Learn more at http://joinstatepolice.ny.gov.

Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash on Adirondack Northway between exits 32 and 33 near Lewis.

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Another female corrections officer is suing the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office for sexual harassment and discrimination

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State Police search for missing Keeseville man

Stephen J. Houghton was last seen at a gas station in Port Henry Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Maj. Davison to lead Troop B

Mooers Forks native becomes only the second Troop B commander with local roots Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ashley Walden appointed President and CEO of ORDA

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Batmobile replica at center of lawsuit against Upstate NY town supervisor (reports)

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Hiker falls 40 feet from Trap Dike

Emergency crews rescued a 23-year-old hiker from Canada in the Adirondack high peaks after a 40-foot fall Click here for MYNBC5 story 

Border Patrol breaks ground on new Champlain station

Champlain Station described as the busiest station in the entire northern border Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police identifies fugitive fatally shot by trooper in St. Lawrence County

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Party host charged following wild drunk driving by teen with 10 kids in car, including 2 in trunk

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DMV’s new tool makes non-driver ID a ‘one and done’ visit

Online prescreening prepares customers for DMV visit. “Non-driver IDs are extremely helpful forms of identification for all kinds of people in New York State who do not drive, and now we are making it even easier to get one,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police are Investigating a Trooper-Involved Shooting in St. Lawrence County

10 August 2023 The NY State Police is investigating a Trooper-involved shooting on Donnerville Road in the town of Russell, St. Lawrence County. At approximately 12:50 p.m., State Police and members from the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office were searching a wooded area along Donnerville Road when a State Trooper and his K9 partner were […]

DiNAPOLI: FORMER ASSISTANT CLERK CHARGED WITH STEALING NEARLY $4,000 FROM VILLAGE OF HORSEHEADS

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the Chemung County […]

New Yorkers cautioned about buying flood-damaged vehicles

DMV offers tips and warnings against buying flood-ravaged used vehicles Click here for the Sun Community News story 

ATV driver killed, 2 others injured in crash in Peru

A Dannemora man was killed in a crash that involved two other vehicles, police said. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments

July 24, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after an investigation by […]

State picks closed Cazenovia College for training center, not Moriah Shock

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Central NY man sentenced to prison for illegal rifle after gun dealer reports large ammo sales

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NYS Comptroller’s Findings in Town of Jay – The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records, and in adequate financial reports were provided to the Board

Click here for the NYS Comptroler’s Report  Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22) Issued Date June 30, 2023 Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key Findings The […]

DiNAPOLI: WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT AND MUST PAY BACK $459K IN NYS PENSION AND SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS

Money was Taken from her Deceased Mother-in-Law’s Bank Account State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft […]

School Street structure demolished

Peru – July 10, 2023. Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup watched as the 5 School Street house fell today. Guynup issued code violations over several years and brought the issue to Peru Town Court. Finally, the Town Board took the many required legal steps to demolish the building. Because the building was in disrepair and […]

Man charged in crash that killed 19-year-old Rutland police officer during chase

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