Archive for 'Law Enforcement News'
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 […]
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: July 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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A VT dairy farm was raided. The mixed messages from Washington since then have increased fears
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Posted: July 7th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National History, Regional NY-VT News.
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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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Posted: July 6th, 2025 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Upstate New York.
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An Open Secret’: Sackets Harbor ICE Raid Shows the ‘Reality’ of New York Dairy Country
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Posted: July 2nd, 2025 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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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
Posted: July 2nd, 2025 under Agricultural News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Lawsuits seek demotion of Plattsburgh police chief, release of investigation
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Posted: July 1st, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: July 1st, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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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
Posted: June 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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The 2015 Dannemora prison escape revealed security cracks. What’s changed?
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 27th, 2025 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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The moment that ended the Dannemora manhunt
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Lawsuits filed against city of Plattsburgh over police chief appointment and investigative report
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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From summer camps to car searches, how the North Country experienced the Dannemora prison escape
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Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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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
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Community rallies in St. Albans to support Vermont farmworker facing deportation
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Posted: June 21st, 2025 under Agricultural News, Border News, Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Chazy High School student athlete killed after tree fell on car, officials confirm
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Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Weather News/History.
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13 National Guard troops hospitalized after bus crash in Malone Friday morning
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Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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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
Posted: June 19th, 2025 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Thousands of New Yorkers are having their food benefits stolen while state sits on simple solution
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Posted: June 18th, 2025 under Business News, Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 17th, 2025 under Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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