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DEC Announces Start of Several Hunting Seasons Across New York State

Youth Big Game Hunt is Oct. 8-10 Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the beginning of several hunting seasons in New York, including bowhunting for bear and deer in the Northern and Southern zones and the start of small game hunting seasons statewide. “This is an exciting […]

Strong turnout for Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

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N.Y. cracking down on unemployment insurance fraud

More than $11M in fraudulent payments detected in August Click here for the Sun Community News story 

A kid-saving NY law almost no one enforces: How the flavored vape ban went up in smoke

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Border apprehensions trend upward in the Swanton Sector

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Law enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run coming to town

Annual event coming to Plattsburgh Friday, Sept. 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Free Fishing Day this weekend

Saturday, Sept. 24 initiative coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Full body scanner to help stop contraband in county jail

Long-awaited $160K equipment secured through American Rescue Plan funds Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

The fight for more federal prison workers in the Adirondacks gets political

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New York’s attorney general sues former President Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud

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NYSP to deploy North Country troopers to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona

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Federal Ray Brook Prison staffing levels at ‘dangerous’ levels according to union president

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DEC announces annual Arbor Day poster contest

Poster will be used to promote the value of trees in our environment and in ourselves Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Comptroller’s Audit finds Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision lacking transportation controls

“The Department has not established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over transportation expenses. The Department performs limited to no central monitoring of payments made through the Contractor. Further, the Contractor data does not include sufficient detail the Department would need to adequately monitor vehicle repairs and maintenance costs. Also, the Department does […]

Stefanik co-sponsors bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks

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PHOTO STORY: Trooper Brian S. Falb Memorial Bridges dedicated

Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Race for Clinton Co. Sheriff heats up; former deputy runs as write-in against incumbent

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The Town of Peru shared an email they received regarding nursing home abuse

My name is Jessica Hawthorne and I came across the helpful information you shared on your site at perutown.com, and was wondering if you were still updating that page. I am the Outreach Director for an advocacy center called Nursing Homes Abuse. Our mission is to be a complete resource center on abuse in nursing […]

Better Business Bureau warns of student loan forgiveness scams

“The scam often begins with a call or voicemail from someone claiming to represent a new student loan forgiveness program, BBB said. The scammer then insists that you need to complete an online application to see if you qualify. The form asks for personal information, such as bank account details.” Click here for the Syracuse.com […]

Rangers assist injured 90-Miler paddler, injured hikers in Hamilton, Essex Counties

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Twelve people accused of smuggling drugs into Malone’s prison

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Burlington Police release data on shootings

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New gun laws raise concern for Battle of Plattsburgh reenactments

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2 men arrested after fatal shooting in Burlington’s City Hall Park By Alan J. Keays

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Burlington dispatchers blame ‘defunding’ for slow police response, crime victims say

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