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Burlington police and firefighters help save unresponsive woman

Source: Burlington police and firefighters help save unresponsive woman

Duck, goose hunting season dates set for fall – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Duck, goose hunting season dates set for fall – – The Adirondack Almanack

Burlington officials discuss police budget reallocation

Source: Burlington officials discuss police budget reallocation

Cuomo says guidance for gyms to reopen in New York coming Monday

NEWS Source: Cuomo says guidance for gyms to reopen in New York coming Monday

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring All Motor Vehicle Passengers 16 and Older to Wear A Seat Belt | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring All Motor Vehicle Passengers 16 and Older to Wear A Seat Belt | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

AuSable Forks man mourned following fatal motorcycle wreck | Sun Community News JAY | A leisurely midday motorcycle ride ended in tragedy Sunday, claiming the life of an AuSable Forks man.

Source: AuSable Forks man mourned following fatal motorcycle wreck | Sun Community News JAY | A leisurely midday motorcycle ride ended in tragedy Sunday, claiming the life of an AuSable Forks man.

DEC accepting applications for pheasant hunt program – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC accepting applications for pheasant hunt program – – The Adirondack Almanack

Pressure grows for investigation of off-duty cop who fired gun in encounter with Black youths in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Pressure grows for investigation of off-duty cop who fired gun in encounter with Black youths in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Troopers: Westport teen reported missing | Sun Community News WESTPORT | New York State Police in Troop B are asking for assistance in located a missing teen girl here.

Source: Troopers: Westport teen reported missing | Sun Community News WESTPORT | New York State Police in Troop B are asking for assistance in located a missing teen girl here.

NY AG seeks to dissolve the NRA | Sun Community News NEW YORK | NY AG Letitia James seeks the NRA’s dissolution after investigations allegedly found rampant fraud contributing to $64m in losses over three years.

Source: NY AG seeks to dissolve the NRA | Sun Community News NEW YORK | NY AG Letitia James seeks the NRA’s dissolution after investigations allegedly found rampant fraud contributing to $64m in losses over three years.

Scathing IG investigation says State Police mishandled internal probe

Source: Scathing IG investigation says State Police mishandled internal probe

Accountant Mary Dulac spots possible tax info scam | Sun Community News Letter appears to mimic 2017 IRS forms, says “we need to verify your identity”

Source: Accountant Mary Dulac spots possible tax info scam | Sun Community News Letter appears to mimic 2017 IRS forms, says “we need to verify your identity”

The Peru Gazette Remembers Jack Lawliss

Many North Country residents are mourning the passing of John “Jack” Lawliss who passed away on Sunday, August 2nd. John Lawliss knew and was respected by many people after having served as State Police Troop B Commander, Clinton County Sheriff and Peru Town Justice. The Peru Gazette interviewed Jack in January 2015. Click here to […]

Harmful algae blooms at Point au Roche | Sun Community News 

Source: Harmful algae blooms at Point au Roche | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Harmful algae blooms (HAB) can be seen in the water in some parts of moderately-trafficked Point Au Roche State Park in Plattsburgh, NY, one of five locations where the freshwater cy

Jack Lawliss, former NY State Police Troop B Commander and Clinton County Sheriff, passes away

Obituary of John Henry Lawliss What a wonderful life. Late Sunday evening, John Henry Lawliss, 86, passed peacefully at home after living a long life brimming with love, purpose, and accomplishments. John was born at home on Lawliss’ Corners in Beekmantown, New York. He grew up in a simpler time without electricity or indoor plumbing. […]

85 Vermont inmates test positive for COVID-19 in Mississippi prison

Source: 85 Vermont inmates test positive for COVID-19 in Mississippi prison Peru Gazette comment: In an interview yesterday with VPR the Vermont Corrections Commissioner said, “I’ve never visited this facility!”

Chazy man arrested after falsifying gun background check, State Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Chazy man arrested after falsifying gun background check, State Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

String of racist acts across the North Country prompts hard questions for communities | NCPR News

Source: String of racist acts across the North Country prompts hard questions for communities | NCPR News

Essex County DA says she never saw final police report on Elizabethtown incident | NCPR News

Source: Essex County DA says she never saw final police report on Elizabethtown incident | NCPR News

Prison visits to resume | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Prison visits to resume | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Churchill: In Cohoes, handling of cop’s case shows old rules still apply

Source: Churchill: In Cohoes, handling of cop’s case shows old rules still apply

Black Burlingtonians arrested at much higher rate than white residents, report shows – VTDigger

Source: Black Burlingtonians arrested at much higher rate than white residents, report shows – VTDigger

Six Little League umpires quarantined due to Altona party | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Six Little League umpires quarantined due to Altona party | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Off-duty cop allegedly fires gun in confrontation with Black kids in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Off-duty cop allegedly fires gun in confrontation with Black kids in Adirondacks | NCPR News

New coronavirus cases in Clinton County linked to party of 150 people in Altona | NCPR News

Source: New coronavirus cases in Clinton County linked to party of 150 people in Altona | NCPR News