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N.Y. expands eligibility for NYSP applicants

Raises the maximum age to apply from 29 to 34 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Macomb State Park attack sends two to the hospital

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism

Audit Calls for State Dept. of Health & Div. of Homeland Security to Update Vulnerability and Cybersecurity Assessments and Emergency Plans New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural disasters like storms, […]

Malone Police respond to multiple Xylazine overdoses

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Canine training at Altona Correctional builds community

Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

Forest rangers return to NY after helping fight Canadian wildfires

Click here for the NCPR story 

U.S. customs has been checking vehicles before they leave the country. Here’s why

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Saranac Middle School student arrested after allegedly stabbing a classmate

The unnamed student was stabbed one time in the back, according to New York State Police. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DMV UNVEILS NEW SET OF REGIONAL LICENSE PLATES AROUND THE STATE

New Plates Feature Images Representing the State’s 10 Regions Albany, NY – New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder today announced the release of a newly-redesigned North Country regional license plate, part of a series of new license plates featuring the state’s 10 regions. The plate features an image of […]

Student assaulted at Saranac Middle School

Students ordered to shelter in place Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC Announces Pheasants Will Be Available for 2023 Seasons

Birds Acquired to Enable Planned Pheasant Releases Following Spring’s HPAI Outbreak The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the fall 2023 pheasant season will proceed as planned. After the loss of the pheasant flock at DEC’s Reynolds Game Farm earlier this year due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian […]

NY state trooper shot during traffic stop; driver dead, police say

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Hundreds gather to honor fallen NYSP Captain Christopher Garrow at funeral service

“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

APA unveils plans for proposed new headquarters in Saranac Lake

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Plattsburgh police looking for suspect who robbed Yando’s Big M at gunpoint

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Governor Hochul to attend Chris Garrow’s funeral

MYNBC 5 is reporting NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul will attend the funeral of Peru resident and New York State Police Capt. Christopher Garrow, who will be laid to rest on Friday in Plattsburgh. Hochul has also ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June […]

NYSP bolsters ranks with 212th academy graduation

North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Gov. Hochul directs flags half-staff in honor of Capt. Christopher Garrow

Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad

Allegedly Used the Funds to Pay for Groceries, Meals, and Travel for Her Husband June 14, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing […]

Procession held for late Trooper Garrow

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DEC Announces New ‘Next Step’ Hunting and Trapping Courses

Next Step Courses Are Free to Certified Hunters and Trappers; Registration Required New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course. “The […]

DiNAPOLI OP-ED: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF PANDEMIC-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGICAL ACCELERATION

By NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors seek to digitize more operations and communications. Many artificial intelligence (AI) products have come out of these advances, and […]

Lake Placid veteran nabs carjacking bank robber

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Community mourns the loss of Capt. Christopher Garrow

State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY, NH, VT Target stores evacuated Saturday night following hoax bomb threat

Police said they didn’t find “any suspicious or harmful items.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story