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Media groups condemn Burlington protesters burning newspapers – VTDigger

Source: Media groups condemn Burlington protesters burning newspapers – VTDigger

Recent Regional DEC Forest Ranger Highights

Town of St. Armand Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 22 at 12:10 p.m., Franklin County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting an injured 64-year-old hiker from Dyer, Indiana, on Baker Mountain. The hiker went off the trail, fell, and injured his right leg. Forest Rangers Evans and Sabo responded to […]

Five people arrested following suspected kidnapping of New York couple

Source: Five people arrested following suspected kidnapping of New York couple

More Upstate NY bars lose liquor licenses for ‘egregious’ coronavirus violations – syracuse.com

Source: More Upstate NY bars lose liquor licenses for ‘egregious’ coronavirus violations – syracuse.com

Stefanik Urges Congress to Pass Limo Safety Package Following NTSB Report

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is urging Congress to pass the comprehensive limousine safety reform package she introduced along with Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), and Congressman Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) on October 3, 2019. This is following a vote today by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to finalize their investigative report into the tragic […]

‘I didn’t know if I was going to make it out alive or not’: Alleged Plattsburgh hate crime victim shares story

Source: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to make it out alive or not’: Alleged Plattsburgh hate crime victim shares story

Police request public’s help in search for missing Moira, New York couple

Source: Police request public’s help in search for missing New York couple

DEC Announces Sentencing of Saranac Man for Illegal Taking of Moose

Investigation Results in Jail Time, Fines, and Revocation of Hunting Privileges The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the sentencing of a Saranac man for illegally poaching a moose in October 2019. On Sept. 3, 2020, DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement investigation into the moose poaching concluded when Zachary Vaughan, 26, […]

Protesters Round Up Copies of Seven Days for Evening Demonstration | Off Message

Source: Protesters Round Up Copies of Seven Days for Evening Demonstration | Off Message

DEC Announces Bowhunting Seasons for Deer and Bear

Youth Big Game Hunt Scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that bowhunting seasons for deer and bear begin in the Northern Zone on Sept. 27, and in the Southern Zone on Oct. 1. Hunters are also reminded to apply for Deer Management Permits […]

DEC Announces Permit to Issue Antlerless Deer Tags for Valcour Island, Clinton County

Tags Awarded by Lottery System beginning this Fall The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced new opportunities to take antlerless deer on Valcour Island with antlerless deer tags issued through the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). Deer hunting is allowed on Valcour Island, in the towns of Peru and Plattsburgh, Clinton […]

New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to return Oct. 19 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to return Oct. 19 – – The Adirondack Almanack

With buyout set for one officer, Burlington protesters say two others need to go too – VTDigger

Source: With buyout set for one officer, Burlington protesters say two others need to go too – VTDigger

Family pleads for information in suspicious fatal Black Brook fire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | 

Source: Family pleads for information in suspicious fatal Black Brook fire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | As Marion Collins’ loved ones continue to mourn her death, they are joining State Police in asking the public for any information about the early morning

Recent Regional DEC Forest Ranger Highlights

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 Piercefield St. Lawrence County Wilderness Rescue: […]

Woman dead, Syracuse officer in critical condition after possible CO poisoning on boat – syracuse.com

Source: Woman dead, Syracuse officer in critical condition after possible CO poisoning on boat – syracuse.com

Burlington police officer agrees to separation deal with the city

Source: Burlington police officer agrees to separation deal with the city

Attempted city robbery ends in quick arrest | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Attempted city robbery ends in quick arrest | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A swift response by Plattsburgh City Police led to the quick arrest of a Plattsburgh man who allegedly attempted to rob a local convenience store.

AP sources: Woman accused of sending ricin letter arrested at Canadian Border 

Source: AP sources: Woman accused of sending ricin letter arrested

County begins police oversight panel | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sheriff David Favro explains the role of the police oversight panel for Clinton County.

Source: County begins police oversight panel | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sheriff David Favro explains the role of the police oversight panel for Clinton County.

Plattsburgh man allegedly violated felony probation in meth-making case | Sun Community News 

Source: Plattsburgh man allegedly violated felony probation in meth-making case | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A Plattsburgh man was arrested on a felony probation-violation warrant after he allegedly violated the terms of his methamphetamine conviction.

Vermont boarding school surrenders license following investigation of abuse allegations

Source: Vermont boarding school surrenders license following investigation of abuse allegations

Hunting, trapping license sales break records – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Hunting, trapping license sales break records – – The Adirondack Almanack

Stefanik Cosponsors Three Bills to Support Law Enforcement, Strengthen Penalties for Assaulting Officers and Rioting

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring three pieces of legislation to support our law enforcement community, strengthen penalties for assaulting officers and rioting, and reaffirm the federal government’s duty to restore law and order. The Patrick Underwood Law Enforcement Protection Act increases penalties for assault on a federal officer in US code by […]

Church Street businesses ask for help with downtown misconduct

Source: Church Street businesses ask for help with downtown misconduct