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Source: Why marijuana is still illegal on New York college campuses

Hundreds of people in the Potsdam-Canton area remembered and celebrated the life of 15 year-old Riley Basford on Monday. Basford was remembered as a kind, energetic young man with “an infectious smile” who loved to hunt, fish, and play lacrosse and football. Source: State police warn of social media dangers after Potsdam teen’s death | […]

Source: N.Y. prison visitation to resume | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Prison visitation in New York is now expected to resume later this month.

Source: An App That Measures How High You Are? St. Mike’s Professor Tests The Idea | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Union speaks out after violent prison assault | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | A violent prison incident in late March has prompted public outcry and left local union officials condemning recent legislation they said will further fail to protect officers f

Source: Parents cautioned of online dangers following teen suicide | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | Authorities are warning parents and teens about the dangers of online catfishing as one northern New York family now mourns the death of a teen victim who was targe

Source: North Country police just submitted reform proposals. Read your community’s plan here | NCPR News

Source: University Mall shooting suspect brought back to Vermont

Source: N.Y. trout season officially opens | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | New—and fewer—regulations, larger-size stocked fish, and an extended season should make for a great year for anglers.

Source: City police reform plan approved | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In the March 31 Common Council Meeting the council voted to approve the City of Plattsburgh Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan after they made minor changes to some wording a

Source: Governor signs bill ending long-term solitary confinement | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: State Troopers begin deployment of body cameras | NCPR News

Source: Malone police reform plan sparks controversy then conversation on racism | NCPR News

Source: In A ‘Fishbowl’: Vermont Border Towns Fight Feds’ Push For Surveillance Towers | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Syracuse prosecutor Carla Freedman poised to become U.S. Attorney for Upstate region – syracuse.com

Source: New York is latest state to legalize recreational marijuana

Source: Hiking season will bring shuttles, permits — and crowds | Sun Community News KEENE VALLEY | High Peak-watchers are bracing for what they believe could be a record year for visitors, with plans for a new circuit of shuttle buses and, for the first time ever

Source: Unemployment insurance fraud shakes its victims: How it works, what mistakes to avoid – syracuse.com

Source: New York is about to legalize marijuana. But it will take a year or more before you can buy it – syracuse.com

Source: Regulators and Rebels: Activists and developers clash over APA Act

Source: Clinton Co. Sheriff’s Office joins autism awareness effort | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is joining a national autism awareness effort through April to help raise funds for local support services.

Source: Traffic stop leads to significant heroin bust | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A multi-agency investigation has led to a significant seizure of dangerously mixed heroin and Fentanyl that was headed to Plattsburgh area streets.

“I have voted to decriminalize cannabis possession in the past, but I believe legalizing recreational cannabis use just goes too far. Many people in the recovery community have reached out to me with their concerns about legalizing cannabis and considering how the pandemic has only exacerbated the opioid crisis in the North Country, I do […]

Parking Reservation System Will Increase Public Safety at Crowded Corner on Route 73, Support Safer Access to Trailheads The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) today announced the launch of a pilot reservation system that was developed in partnership to provide reliable access and address public safety at […]

Source: Recreational marijuana in NY: Cuomo, lawmakers release details of legalization plan – syracuse.com