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DEC Forest Rangers busy with Adirondack rescues over the past week

Town of Indian Lake Hamilton County Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 30 at 2:14 p.m., Forest Rangers Scott and Temple responded to a hiker with a leg injury near the summit of Blue Mountain. Personnel from Indian Lake, Blue Mountain, and Speculator fire departments helped Rangers set up a rope system to raise the subject to […]

Missing 9-year-old girl Charlotte Sena found in ‘good health’: Police

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STATEMENT OF NEW YORK INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION CHAIR KEN JENKINS AND COMMISSIONERS COLLADO, CUEVAS-MOLINA, FLATEAU, AND FRAZIER ON PUBLIC INPUT IN ADVANCE OF COURT OF APPEALS DECISION ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTING

New York Independent Redistricting Commission Chair Jenkins and Commissioners Collado, Cuevas-Molina, Flateau, and Frazier hereby invite public input while awaiting a decision from the Court of Appeals on congressional districting by the Commission. On June 28, 2022, a group of New York voters filed a lawsuit against the New York Independent Redistricting Commission (the “IRC” […]

Feds give more details on fatal plane crash in Lake Placid

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No criminal charges for police officer who fatally shot Saranac Lake man on June 29

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Tanker truck crash in the Adirondacks leaks 3,500 gallons of hazardous liquid

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Hochul announces Free Fishing Day this Saturday, September 23

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South Burlington police see a 500% increase in stolen car pursuits

After seeing a 100% increase in reported car thefts Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

See moment Central New York home explodes from gas leak (video)

The house exploded about three hours after a stolen SUV driven by a 17-year-old male smashed into the home. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Visitation suspended at Ray Brook prison

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Ray Brook facility will be closed to visitation until further notice Click here for MYNBC5 story 

Men arrested for death of Keeseville resident indicted on murder, assault charges

Both men have been in jail since their arrest on March 21 in relation to the death of Kenneth Darrah of Keeseville. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Albany man killed in Plattsburgh hit-and-run

Another Albany man charged with murder after fleeing the Exit 36 truck stop incident Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Migrant surge brings federal attention to New York’s north country

More than 6,000 apprehensions in the Swanton sector over the last 11 months surpassing the last 10 years combined Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Sheriff: Deputy shot and killed 2 teens in vehicle that nearly ran him over in DeWitt (Syracuse suburb)

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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