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New York State Police Release Body-Worn Camera Footage from Albany July 4th Response

Click here for the video.    The Albany Times Union reported on the July 4 chaos Four people, including a 64-year-old woman, were shot a block from where thousands gathered Friday for the Empire State Plaza fireworks. The four were bystanders, people whose only mistake was heading out to celebrate the holiday. But they happened […]

Governor deploys state police canine search teams to assist with Texas recovery

Four State Police Staff and Three Canines to Deploy to Kerr County July 9 for 14 Days to Assist with Ongoing Search Efforts Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that four New York State Police staff and three canines will deploy to Kerr County, Texas to support search efforts following devastating floods. This assistance was primarily […]

COMMENTARY: Rescues, Roads, and Wilderness

Times Union article reported that two rangers argue that their job is made more difficult by state policy, chiefly the state’s decision to render old roads impassible to motorized vehicles.  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

A VT dairy farm was raided. The mixed messages from Washington since then have increased fears

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An Upstate NY village gets a surprise visit from ICE: Why would they come for Mr. Zhang?

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An Open Secret’: Sackets Harbor ICE Raid Shows the ‘Reality’ of New York Dairy Country

Click here for the New York Focus April 9 Story 

New York Farms Refuse to Follow New Union Contracts

Four farms upstate won’t sign or follow contracts awarded by state-appointed arbitrators after bargaining stalled. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Lawsuits seek demotion of Plattsburgh police chief, release of investigation

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Internal communications reveal Vermont prisons’ frustrations working with ICE

Growing demands, arrivals at all hours and a rare disease are just some of the challenges Vermont’s prisons have faced while working with federal immigration authorities. Click here for the VTDigger story 

State Police investigate fatal motorcycle accident in Lewis

Early morning crash claims the life of Westport man Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The 2015 Dannemora prison escape revealed security cracks. What’s changed?

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Gov. Hochul signs signs legislation to strengthen cybersecurity across all municipalities

S.7672A/A.6769A Will Improve State’s Ability To Respond to Threats, Safeguard Critical Infrastructure and Reduce Statewide Cybersecurity Risks Gov. Hochul News Release of June 27, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed into law S.7672A/A.6769A, a pivotal measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience of state and local government networks across New York. First announced […]

The moment that ended the Dannemora manhunt

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Lawsuits filed against city of Plattsburgh over police chief appointment and investigative report

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From summer camps to car searches, how the North Country experienced the Dannemora prison escape

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Fenton Thompson Obituary

“Fenton proudly served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957, working in aviation aboard the USS Hornet. After his military service, he continued his aviation career with Grumman in Long Island before taking the New York State Police exam. He was sworn in as a Trooper in the early 1960s and dedicated 35 […]

Lake Placid man charged in major cross-country drug bust 1

8-month investigation culminated in 13 arrests and significant drug seizures Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC Proposes Changes to Deer Hunting Regulations

Proposed Regulation Changes to Modernize Reporting and Expand Youth Hunting Opportunities Public Comments Accepted until Aug. 18, 2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. Hunting is important in New York State for […]

Community rallies in St. Albans to support Vermont farmworker facing deportation

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Chazy High School student athlete killed after tree fell on car, officials confirm

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13 National Guard troops hospitalized after bus crash in Malone Friday morning

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Stefanik asks for review of Medicaid eligibility

Says Medicaid must be safeguarded from waste, fraud and abuse Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Thousands of New Yorkers are having their food benefits stolen while state sits on simple solution

Click here for the Syracuse.com and NY Focus story 

Stefanik Revives Bill to Fairly Compensate Federal Correctional Officers

Elise Stefanik News Release  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) in reintroducing the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act. The purpose of the legislation would allow BOP facilities otherwise classified as “Rest of the U.S.” jurisdictions to be included in a higher locality pay area as […]

Stec Constitutional Amendment facilitating Camp Gabriel’s sale passes state senate

State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]