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Among those findings were that a larger number of nursing home residents died from COVID-19 than the New York State Department of Health’s (DOH) published nursing home data reflected and may have been undercounted by as much as 50 percent. Source: Attorney General James Releases Report on Nursing Homes’ Response to COVID-19 | New York […]

From the NYS Office of Environmental Conservation Virtual Public Hearings on April 7; Public Comments Accepted until April 27 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced proposed regulations to implement a new statewide waste reduction initiative that supports food donation to help hungry New Yorkers and food recycling to […]

Source: Burlington’s police transformation czar weighs in on challenges

“We made it in the building bitches! We’re taking it back! We are taking it back, we made it in the building!” the defendant, James Bonet, said on one of the videos, according to the criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Albany. Source: FBI charges Glens Falls man in Jan. 6 storming of […]

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. “Coyotes may become more territorial during the breeding and pup-rearing seasons, which in New York run from January through March, increasing the risk for potential conflicts with people and pets,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. […]

Source: DEC Reminder – Seeking Comments for Proposed Trout Stream Fishing Regulations – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Plattsburgh police warn of counterfeit medication sold in area | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Operation Back Road – Statewide DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement released the results of “Operation Back Road,” a recent statewide detail targeting illegal hunting from roads. During the 2020 hunting season, ECOs used technology, local intelligence, and 147 robotic decoy deer over 300 hours to catch poachers hunting from vehicles or along roadways, putting communities […]

Source: Rescue at Cobble Hill – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: President Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel

Source: Vt. National Guard Members In DC: ‘We’re Making Sure It’s A Peaceful Transition Of Power’ | Vermont Public Radio

Source: ‘Outraged,’ a ‘sock in gut’: Prosecutors, U.S. Rep. Katko, police stunned after Trump frees kingpin in Syracuse cop killing – syracuse.com

Source: Peru woman accused of $70K theft of travel benefits | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Police believe a Peru woman used her position as a company event coordinator to steal more than $70,000 worth of travel benefits from Schluter Systems in Plattsburgh.

Herkimer County Officer Receives “Officer of the Year” Award From Shikar-Safari Club International for Outstanding Service New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Darryl Lucas was recently honored with the Wildlife Officer of the Year Award from the Shikar-Safari Club International. “On behalf […]

Source: Wild Side: How a trans forest ranger found herself in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: County sheriff says dept. is prepared for worst on Inauguration Day | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Massena mayor arrested on drug charges resigns 7 weeks later

Applications for Cooperative Program Due March 25 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that applications are now available for DEC’s cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program, which allows people to participate in raising and releasing pheasants to enhance the state’s fall hunting opportunities. The program is provided through DEC’s […]

Source: Community Report: Record Bear Hunting Season In Vermont And New Hampshire | Vermont Public Radio

Source: FBI vetting National Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack at inauguration

Source: City police chief on administrative leave | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Activists, lawmakers announce campaign to pass two parole reform bills

Source: DEC launches ice fishing survey on Lake Champlain – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: No credible threats to Albany, Montpelier ahead of Inauguration Day, says FBI special agent; two rioters at US Capitol from Upstate identified | NCPR News

Source: Vermont sending ‘approximately 100’ National Guard members to Washington