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Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'

New York approves human composting law; 6th state in US to do so

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Westport crash claims the life of Plattsburgh woman

First responders found car submerged in a creek at about 9:30 p.m. Click here for the Sun Community News story

Edible marijuana consumption among kids in VT, Upstate NY skyrockets

Following the national trend for kids under 5 over the last five years Click here for the NBC5 story 

New N.Y. laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1

Click here for the Spectrum News story 

New DEC laws restrict use of harmful chemicals

Chemicals were used in cleaning solutions, cosmetics, food packaging, and children’s products Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY’s gas tax holiday ends this weekend. That’ll add 16¢ more in taxes per gallon

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Swanton Border Patrol reports hundreds of ‘encounters’ in November

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Expanded protections for N.Y. victims of crime

Crime-related costs may now be covered for ‘revenge porn’ and reckless endangerment Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Central NY man charged with selling computer attacks worldwide, prosecutors say

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State’s new “Transparency Law” levels playing field for all employees

Legislation requires employers to reveal salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

N.Y. releases Prison Redevelopment recommendations

Commits to keeping systems running at Moriah Shock to prevent deterioration Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Gov. Hochul vetoes bill allowing Upstate NY counties to ban holiday hunt

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Employees speak out about alleged discrimination

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Troopers PBA tells members to ‘not cooperate’ with attorney general

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Hochul signs legislation to end puppy mill pipeline

Bans the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet stores Click here for the Sun Community News story 

SUNY Plattsburgh Police strive to follow the Golden Rule

“If you don’t have the trust of the people you’re serving, you’re getting nowhere,” chief says Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

South Burlington Police search for suspect who fired a gun at a local park Tuesday evening.

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Robberies under investigation, more culvert issues, Elm Street already excavated, CATS trail coming to Peru and more

By John T. Ryan  December 12, 2022, Peru Town Board Meeting  On December 5, Supervisor Brandy McDonald warned residents via Facebook that two guns and a bulletproof vest were among the items stolen from Washington, Paine, and Elm Street cars. Several residents’  security cameras photographed the alleged thief. McDonald said he hasn’t heard from the […]

Hunter illegally kills bear in Central New York wildlife refuge

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Plattsburgh High School says threat sent via AirDrop is not credible

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Bomb Threat Prompts Lockdown at CVPH

Facility reopens after law enforcement investigation                                                                                                                    PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/11/2022)  –  A bomb threat early Sunday morning resulted in a 4-hour lockdown of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). After receiving the phone call shortly before 8 a.m., CVPH officials immediately called in New York State Police and the Plattsburgh […]

Burlington man charged in downtown stabbing death

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Community mourns Burlington stabbing victim as police investigation continues

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Hochul signs legislation to crack down on telemarketing calls

Requires telemarketers to immediately give customers options of being added to do-not-call lists during calls Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Burlington stabbing leaves one man dead

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