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Source: Thanking DEC Forest Ranger Capt. John Streiff | Sun Community News Capt. retires after 26-year career at DEC

Source: State restricts inmate visits | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh PD Chief named in alleged excessive force lawsuit

Village of Saranac Lake – Harrietstown Franklin County Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 15 at 1:12 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a report of an overturned canoe in the Second Pond boat area on Lower Saranac Lake. One person was onshore and uncertain if her companion was still in the water or onshore looking for […]

Source: Government agencies in pandemic: Lack of connection, transparency – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: COVID cluster now confirmed at Clinton Correctional Facility | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Widespread testing is now underway at Clinton Correctional Facility after a number of inmates and staff tested positive for COVID-19.

“The recent increase in COVID-19 cases in northern correctional facilities is alarming given that there remains no guidance from the state,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) “In our nursing homes and long term care facilities, the Department of Health (DOH) issued guidance indicating that one positive case by a staff member or resident, dictates […]

Source: Car crosses international border illegally by driving through Vermont man’s yard

Source: Trooper’s DUI case dropped as records reveal ‘deferential’ treatment by Rutland officers – VTDigger

Source: Vermont Capitol Police investigate suspicious postcards to lawmakers

http://www.perugazette.com/2020/10/15/albany-county-new-covid-19-cases-approaching-april-peaks-mccoy-says/Source: Tractor-trailer driver fined nearly $1,200 after vehicle gets stuck in Smugglers’ Notch

Source: Former Burlington cop cleared of sex crimes charges

Source: Berlin police officer shoots woman, then kills himself – VTDigger

Source: Protesters rally near Burlington councilor’s home, calling for change in police firing powers – VTDigger

  “For the last several years New York state residents have been promised access to high-quality broadband access. Fast forward to the present day and that promise has still yet to be fulfilled. Reports indicate that the New York State Comptroller’s office will be conducting an audit of the state’s broadband program due to complaints […]

Source: Gov. Scott allows bill establishing retail cannabis market to become law

Source: Youth Big Game Hunt coming up this weekend – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: ‘Terrifying ordeal’: Plattsburgh man charged in kidnapping of elderly New York couple

In This Issue: Plastic Bag Ban Enforcement Begins October 19 ECO Highlights Forest Ranger Highlights DEC Announces Enforcement of New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to Start Oct. 19, 2020 DEC will begin enforcementof the State’s ban on single-use plastic carryout bags on Oct. 19, 2020. The plastic bag ban, which went into effect on March […]

Southern Zone Bowhunting Season Starts Oct. 1 and Hunters May Encounter More Dead Deer Afield in Certain Regions Due to EHD The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today asked bowhunters who may encounter deer affected by Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) this fall to report the find to DEC. EHD is a viral […]

Source: Several Vermont school districts consider nixing contracts with police – VTDigger

Source: Plattsburgh man describes alleged racist assault | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh man faces hate crime charges after attack

New PSA Recognizes October is National Firewood Awareness Month The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today marked the beginning of fall camping season by reminding New Yorkers and visitors to prevent the spread of damaging invasive species by following state firewood requirements when obtaining wood for campfires. In recognition of October as […]

Source: New York’s new sick leave law: 13 things workers need to know as benefit kicks in – syracuse.com