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Michael Ramos-Perez sentenced after admitting to raping Beekmantown woman

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Indian Lake man badly injured in snowmobile accident

Rescue became complicated when a first responder’s ATV broke through the ice Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Parent punched Syracuse teacher several times in face, teacher taken to hospital, police say

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Robert Thibodeau’s arrest sparks urgent calls for hospital security upgrades

Thibodeau allegedly planned to bring armed weapons to CVPH in Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh man told brother he wanted to kill upper management at CVPH, court documents show

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CVPH nurse reacts to latest incident involving an armed suspect who was headed towards the hospital

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Police ID ex-CVPH employee found with loaded shotgun en route to hospital,

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A Statement from CVPH President Michelle LeBeau

Former employee arrested; work continues to provide care in a safe environment PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/2024) — The following is a statement from the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau about today’s arrest of a former employee: “This morning, Plattsburgh City Police Department and the New York State […]

Plattsburgh City Police detain disgruntled former employee in possession of loaded firearm and believed to be enroute to CVPH

Plattsburgh City Police PRESS RELEASE 2/13/2024 On February 13, 2024, at 8:57 am, the Plattsburgh Police Department dispatch received information from B-COMM reporting a disgruntled former employee of the UVM Health Network (CVPH) was believed to be in route to the hospital in possession of loaded firearms. The initial caller was a concerned relative who […]

Woman killed after car collides with UPS truck in St. Lawrence County

A 90-year-old woman was pronounced dead after a car collided with a UPS truck in Dekalb, NY Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Syracuse-area landlord takes an unusual deal: He’ll fix lead paint before he can sell homes

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Ray Brook federal prison in the Adirondacks on lockdown for the second time in weeks

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15-to-life in prison for double fatal motorcycle crash

‘Persistent felon’ sentenced for Bikeway crash that claimed two lives and left another seriously injured Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Gov. signs new consumer protection law – Credit card surcharges must now be displayed prior to sale

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Clinton Correctional inmate found guilty of C.O. assaults

PLEASE READ THIS STORY: Joseph McCrimmon found guilty of two violent attacks on correctional officers Click here for the Sun Community News Story

Staffing shortage could result in up to five prison closures in NY this year 

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Governor Hochul’s Press Release on Steven James nomination as Superintendent of NYS Police

JANUARY 31, 2024 Governor Hochul Nominates Steven G. James to Serve as Superintendent of the New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced her nomination of Steven G. James to serve as the Superintendent of the New York State Police. Acting Superintendent James will lead the New York State Police in an acting role as […]

James named Acting NYS Police Superintendent

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · 20h We congratulate Steven G. James on being named Acting Superintendent by Governor Kathy Hochul. James served the New York State Police for over 32 years, and we welcome him back as our leader.

Border Patrol agents in Westville arrest man wanted for Toronto murder

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New York State Police identify driver killed after vehicle crashes into pond in Malone The vehicle was found in a frozen pond on State Route 30

Worked at Titus Mountain, single father of four children Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Another 9/11 public servant lost

@NYSDEC The NYS Dec family is mourning the passing of Lt. David McShane who succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his service at Ground Zero. Dave was a dedicated public servant and a brave leader. Our thoughts are with Dave’s wife, children, and loving friends.

Larry Hicks Jr. indicted for murder of Plattsburgh woman

Police are still looking to arrest him Click here for the MYNBC 5 story 

Burlington homeless pod community looks back on its first year

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Malone man arrested for stealing, crashing multiple vehicles; high speed chases through Malone and Plattsburgh

Charged with stealing a second vehicle after being released following first vehicle theft  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Fort Edward man convicted of murdering woman who wound up in his backcountry driveway after wrong turn

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