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R. Kelly Found Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking | Pitchfork

Source: R. Kelly Found Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking | Pitchfork

New York police searching for suspects in high-speed chase

Source: New York police searching for suspects in high-speed chase

Work zone speeding cameras coming to New York – syracuse.com

“For now, it’s just a pilot program that will determine how automatic speeding tickets work in work zones and whether stronger enforcement cuts down on injuries and deaths.” Source: Work zone speeding cameras coming to New York – syracuse.com

Authorities caution residents after rash of break-ins | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are reminding residents about ways to prevent crime 

Source: Authorities caution residents after rash of break-ins | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are reminding residents about ways to prevent crime after a spike in vehicle break-ins and thefts have been reported across the Troop B area.

Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News

Source: Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News

Simon Conroy: Clinton County legislator announces resignation

Source: Simon Conroy: Clinton County legislator announces resignation

Local officials ask Gov. Hochul to revise bail reform law | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | 

Source: Local officials ask Gov. Hochul to revise bail reform law | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | A group of state and local officials assembled at the Essex County Courthouse Friday to formally ask Gov. Kathy Hochul to seek revisions of bail-reform law, whic

After Covid destroyed his lungs, Skaneateles corrections officer can breathe again: ‘He’s several miracles’ – syracuse.com

“SKANEATELES, NY ― Scott DeWolf, a father of two and corrections officer at Auburn state prison, came home from work one day in November 2020 feeling lousy. When he woke up the next morning, he had lost his sense of taste and smell. “Source: After Covid destroyed his lungs, Skaneateles man can breathe again: ‘He’s […]

After Covid destroyed his lungs, Skaneateles man can breathe again: ‘He’s several miracles’ – syracuse.com

“SKANEATELES, NY ― Scott DeWolf, a father of two and corrections officer at Auburn state prison, came home from work one day in November 2020 feeling lousy. When he woke up the next morning, he had lost his sense of taste and smell.” Source: After Covid destroyed his lungs, Skaneateles man can breathe again: ‘He’s […]

N.Y. hosts Free Fishing Day Sept. 25 | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

“I encourage new and experienced anglers alike to take advantage of the upcoming Free Fishing Day, which gives everyone the chance to try the sport at no cost and introduce family and friends to a new hobby,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a Sept. 17 announcement. Source: N.Y. hosts Free Fishing Day Sept. 25 | […]

City Police to host Amnesty Gun BuyBack event on Sept. 28 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: City Police to host Amnesty Gun BuyBack event | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Police Department, in partnership with New York Attorney General Letitia James, will be hosting an Amnesty Gun BuyBack event Tuesday, Sept. 28.

UPDATED: SUNY police officer mourned following motorcycle crash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: UPDATED: SUNY police officer mourned following motorcycle crash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Family, friends and fellow law enforcement are now mourning the loss of SUNY Plattsburgh Police Officer Robert J. Mesec following a motorcycle crash in Penns

3 students removed after gun threat locked down South Burlington schools – VTDigger

Source: 3 students removed after gun threat locked down South Burlington schools – VTDigger

Former state police mechanic admits to stealing over $24K in auto parts, officials say – syracuse.com

Source: Former state police mechanic admits to stealing over $24K in auto parts, officials say – syracuse.com

What’s up with Delta 8 THC in NY? Despite government pushback, it remains popular – syracuse.com

Source: What’s up with Delta 8 THC in NY? Despite government pushback, it remains popular – syracuse.com

Armed home invasion nets 27 year prison sentences | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD 

Source: Armed home invasion nets 27 year prison sentences | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD | Two men will now serve nearly three decades behind bars in connection with a late-night home invasion that left a Chesterfield couple brutalized and a community in shock.

Ellenburg motorcycle accident sends one to the hospital | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | A Plattsburgh man was taken to the hospital Sept. 11 

“Authorities said Craig Panton, 66, was riding his motorcycle on Route 11 when he attempted to turn onto Plank Road and was hit by a truck being driven by 41-year-old Patrick Borrette of Plattsburgh, who was trying to turn onto Route 11 from Plank Road.” Source: Ellenburg motorcycle accident sends one to the hospital | […]

Rescues Keep Forest Rangers Busy

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. Town of Speculator Hamilton County Wilderness Search: On Sept. […]

Police: 3-year-old dies after falling from buggy in Moira

Source: Police: 3-year-old dies after falling from buggy in Moira

Watch as NY State Police use helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Adirondacks – syracuse.com

Source: Watch as NY State Police use helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Adirondacks – syracuse.com

Reporter’s Notebook: As a juror in a criminal trial, I had to see the world differently | NCPR News

Source: Reporter’s Notebook: As a juror in a criminal trial, I had to see the world differently | NCPR News

DEC Announces Special Antlerless Deer Season in Select Areas Opens Saturday, Sept. 11

New Opportunity for Hunters to Help Manage Localized Deer Populations New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded hunters that a special mid-September antlerless deer season begins this Saturday, Sept. 11, in select Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), creating a new opportunity for hunters to enjoy early season deer hunting. “New […]

How has border security changed in Vermont since 9/11? – VTDigger

Source: How has border security changed in Vermont since 9/11? – VTDigger

CORRUPT ORANGE COUNTY IDA OFFICIALS ORDERED TO REPAY OVER $1 MILLION

Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Release Report Examining Corruption and Negligence at the IDA “Making matters worse, their scheme was enabled by a complacent board, which neglected its fiduciary duty…” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County […]

Town of Plattsburgh looks to honor 9/11 response trooper | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Town of Plattsburgh looks to honor 9/11 response trooper | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In 2017, the nation and community mourned the loss of New York State Police Trooper Brian Falb following a long battle with brain cancer stemming from his assignmen