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Source: Onondaga County deputy dead, 2 family members in critical condition after shooting in deputy’s home – syracuse.com

During the 2021-2022 hunting seasons, Environmental Conservation Officers patrolled the lands and waters of New York State to ensure hunters were hunting safely and in accordance with the State Environmental Conservation Law. With the final day of the open deer season now closed, ECOs compiled information about offenses. During the 2021/2022 hunting seasons, ECOs issued: […]

Crews announced at 10 a.m. one lane of traffic on the bridge had been reopened. Source: Tractor-trailer crash prompts hours-long closure of Rouses Point bridge to Vermont

UPDATE: As of 2/2 at 1 pm the Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY crossing is still closed due to strong south winds and ice conditions. The NWS service said the big wind change will take place around 8 am on Thursday morning. We will still have crews on standby if anything changes. We will […]

Source: Tractor-trailer crash blocks Rouses Point bridge to Vermont

Source: ‘Just between you and me’: FBI records reveal an EB-5 fraudster’s direct line to Gov. Peter Shumlin – VTDigger

Source: Snowmobile enforcement nets numerous infractions | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | A recent heightened enforcement effort on local trails netted numerous infractions but also several opportunities for safety awareness and assistance.

Source: Test your vehicle and traffic law I.Q. — 2022 (Answers) | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Towns grapple with cannabis law; Jay, Wilmington to vote in November | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | The Town of Jay announced Thursday, Jan. 27, that it has received enough certified signatures to put the sale of cannabis up to a vote next November.

Source: Burlington City Council rejects acting police chief for permanent job – VTDigger

Just 17 Cents of Each Dollar in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund Goes Toward New Capital Projects, Rest Pays Debt and Operating Costs January 31, 2022 Highway and bridge projects have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay down debt […]

Source: NY prisons chief: No correctional facility closures planned in 2022-23 fiscal year | NCPR News

Source: Burlington mayor nominates acting police chief to stay on the job – VTDigger

Source: Hochul wants to take wait and see approach on NY bail reform – syracuse.com

Source: Here’s the real cost of NY’s disastrous bail-‘reform’ laws

Source: New York Governor Hochul Affirms Her Support for Controversial Bail Reform

“With crime rising across New York State, I feel it is necessary to once again urge the State to make necessary changes to bail reform. I voted against bail reform in 2019 because I was concerned about how it would negatively impact public safety. I have continuously advocated to make important changes that will address […]

Source: Hochul appoints Office of Gun Violence Prevention director | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the appointment of Calliana S. Thomas as the Director of the New York State Office of Gun Violence Prevention. 

Source: Consumer Protection: Beware of free online test kit scams | Sun Community News ALBANY | The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is warning about scammers taking advantage of the free COVID-19 test government program to steal personal information

  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos began the new year on a high note by naming Captain Karen Przyklek as the Director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE). Przyklek’s promotion follows a successful 26-year career with DLE during which she played a vital role investigating environmental crimes, assisting […]

The New York State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Joshua Secore, 27, was last seen in the city of Plattsburgh on January 9, 2022. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 518-563-3761.

“France worked for the sheriff’s office for 10 years, most recently with the corrections division transport platoon. She also was a U.S. Navy veteran, according to the release.” Source: Oswego County sheriff’s deputy dies after battle with Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Source: CNY school bus driver charged with DWI while driving bus carrying students, troopers say – syracuse.com

Source: Local municipality opts out of retail cannabis | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | The Village of Rouses Point adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2021 on Dec. 20 at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Board. Click here to view New York State’s Policy 

Source: Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses