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“Maj. Richard J. O’Brien grew up in the Plattsburgh area where he attended SUNY Plattsburgh and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. In 2001, he earned a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. He is married with two adult children and currently resides in Rensselaer County.” Source: North Country native named new Troop […]

Source: Hamilton County judge reprimanded by state judicial conduct commission | NCPR News

Source: New York’s top court rules in favor of fantasy sports bets – syracuse.com

Source: Hiker was found dead in the Trap Dike, Adirondack search required dozens of rangers | NCPR News

Source: As more New Yorkers wait for trial at home, few communities are paying for services to support them

Source: Ex-emergency room doctor gets 100 months in prison on child pornography charge

Source: Bail looms large in state budget discussions | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: New York Bail Reform Hasn’t Led to More Rearrests, NYC Comptroller Says

“The protesters gathered at the Capitol, chanting “Hell no to Cuomo 2.0”. Some speakers compared the plan to other civil rights setbacks, including the creation of Jim Crow laws in the late 19th and early 20th centuries” Source: Advocates protest Hochul’s “betrayal” on proposed bail reform changes | NCPR News

Source: N.Y. warns of consumer scams amid Russian invasion | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul is advising New Yorkers about charity scams and increased cybersecurity threats related to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Source: When a snowmobile goes through the ice, these are the guys who find it

Source: Speedy permits benefit New York craft beverage industry | Sun Community News ALBANY | Low-cost temporary permits get companies up and running in 30 days.

Source: NYSDEC Adopts New Fishing Regulations – We Love Outdoors

Source: Daughter of tow truck driver killed on Onondaga Lake Parkway leads procession of 100+ trucks – syracuse.com

Source: Search underway in the Adirondacks for missing hiker near Colden | NCPR News

Source: Police: Broken key enabled burglary at Burlington mayor’s house – VTDigger

Source: Foster pleads guilty to first-degree murder | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On the morning of trial March 16, accused killer Craig Foster pleaded guilty to top-level murder and kidnapping charges in connection with the violent July death of a Lyon Mount

Source: Hochul signs sweeping workplace harassment reforms   | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a package of legislation to address workplace harassment and discrimination. 

Source: Plattsburgh man faces assault charge in connection with shooting

Safety of patients, staff and visitors prompted lockdown  PLATTSBURGH, NY (03/15/2022) – Access to the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physician Hospital (CVPH) Main Campus has been restored and Medical Office Buildings at 206, 210 and 214 Cornelia St. reopened after the hospital and office buildings were locked down earlier today. The […]

Source: Police: 1 injured in Town of Plattsburgh shooting

Source: Sizable police presence in Town of Plattsburgh following ‘incident’

Source: Spring burn ban starts March 16 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: 14-year-old Central NY girl missing almost a month; police ask for public’s help – syracuse.com

Source: Border Patrol and New York State Police thwarts human smuggling attempt in upstate New York | U.S. Customs and Border Protection