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“State officials are expected to announce the closure of multiple state prisons in the coming days with the goal to shutter more facilities by Labor Day.” “It’s unclear how many prisons, or which ones, are expected to be closed by summer’s end.” Source: Officials to announce prison closures within days | State News | nny360.com

Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella’s office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald […]

Source: Biden administration reins in street-level enforcement by ICE – The Washington Post

Source: Syracuse officials tackle ‘crisis of violent culture’ after 2 teens killed: Adults at fault for kids killing kids – syracuse.com

Source: Schuyler Falls man pleads guilty in police shooting case  | Sun Community News SCHUYLER FALLS | A Schuyler Falls man will now serve 12 years in prison following a volatile standoff with police left him hospitalized and facing attempted murder charges.

The girl was the second teenager to be killed on the West Side of Syracuse in three days. On Friday night, a 15-year-old died after police say he was shot by a 14-year-old. Source: 13-year-old girl dies after being stabbed on Syracuse’s West Side – syracuse.com

Source: After two St. Lawrence County teens’ suicides, how do parents protect their kids online? | NCPR News

Source: Syracuse man admits he sold over 118 pounds of pot smuggled through Mohawk Nation – syracuse.com

Source: Employee accused of sneaking heroin, other drugs into Central NY jail – syracuse.com

Source: Three stabbings, one shooting reported overnight in Syracuse – syracuse.com

Source: Rash of vehicle break-ins prompts safety reminder | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Following an uptick in vehicle break-ins across the City of Plattsburgh, authorities are reminding residents to be vigilant and always secure their property and vehicles.

Source: That’s a wrap: Police see demonstration of BolaWrap restraint device | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: All-female ambulance crew makes Burlington Fire Department history

Source: UPDATED: Family pulls together for Clintonville teen following fatal crash | Sun Community News MALONE | A Clintonville man is being mourned following a head-on crash that left his teen relative and another driver hospitalized.

Source: Oklahoma City man found dead in Mirror Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Corrrection. Headline originally read “Chateaugay” man. Source: New York man killed in head-on crash

Source: Union calls for pause on N.Y. prison closures | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association officials are now calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put a halt on all future prison closures pending a com

Does the word SCUM apply here? Source: Vandals damage 70 stones at historic Boquet Cemetery | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | A town employee who went to mow grounds at the Boquet Cemetery found a scene of destruction on May 13.

Source: Sheriff: Bail reform letting too many criminals walk | Sun Community News Bail reform, which was implemented in 2020, was intended to eliminate most cash bail and pre-trial detention for nonviolent offenses. It was later amended to allow detention for a fe

Source: Scott signs bill allowing police to use chokeholds in self-defense – VTDigger

Hiker expresses gratitude for the retired ranger who saved him Source: An unforgettable rescue | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Plattsburgh crossing guard charged with harassment, remains on leave

Kristina Hand to Serve Two Years of Probation and Pay $34,000 in Restitution for Stealing from Morris Central School District State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last September to two […]

Source: Tipsters, photos lead to Capitol riot charges against another Central NY man, feds say – syracuse.com

Source: Attorney breaks down what marijuana in the workplace means | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On May 13, the North Country Chamber of Commerce held a webinar with Jacqueline Kelleher, an attorney with the firm Stafford Owens, to discuss the recent legaliza