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Source: Sheriff warns of NYSEG scam | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department is warning area residents about a new scam targeting New York State Electric and Gas customers.

Source: Police seize approximately 180 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop

Source: FCI Ray Brook to be holding site for new federal prisoners | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Washington, D.C  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has sent a bipartisan letter to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and United States Marshall Service (USMS) requesting that all inmates are tested for COVID-19 and confirmed negative before they are transferred to any Bureau of Prison quarantine location, which includes FCI Ray Brook. Currently, the BOP is only […]

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,329,799 (+1.55%) Spain 264,663 (+0.72%) Russia 221,344 (+5.56%) UK 220,449 (+1.81%) Italy 219,070 (+0.37%) France 177,094 (+0.18%) Germany 171,879 (+0.32%) Brazil 162,699 (+4.25%) Turkey 138,657 (+1.12%) Iran 107,603 (+1.30%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: Oswego bar, Binghamton brewpub lose liquor licenses for violation of coronavirus order – syracuse.com

Source: Immigrants detained in Clinton County getting video hearings | NCPR News

Source: They stayed and graduated together: Meet the SUNY-ESF students who accomplished a unique goal in 2020 – syracuse.com

Source: Malone woman tazed after allegedly attacking trooper with nail clippers | Crime & Law | nny360.com

Source: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge adapts after violations – Adirondack Explorer

On April 27 at 9:45 a.m., Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) responded to reports of a possible alligator sitting at Steinmetz Park in Schenectady. The ECOs canvassed the park for signs of an alligator and found none. With the aid of binoculars, the responding officers observed a large common snapping turtle with a 16-inch carapace/shell just […]

Source: Two Plattsburgh men arrested in separate meth cases, City Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The problem is everywhere. Source: Onondaga County opioid overdose deaths rise 22% in 2019 – syracuse.com

Source: More than 1,000 prison staff contract coronavirus statewide, 20 inmates test positive in Washington County | NCPR News

Source: Police searching for two suspects in deadly Burlington shooting

Source: Amid COVID-19 stay at home orders, North Country sees a surge in domestic violence cases | NCPR News

NYS Department of Health is partnering with Attorney General Letitia James to investigate nursing homes who violate Executive Orders requiring these facilities to communicate COVID-19 test results and deaths to residents’ families. Governor Andrew Cuomo previously issued Executive Orders and the Health Department and CDChave issued guidances requiring nursing homes to: provide personal protective equipment and temperature checks […]

Town of Keeseville – Essex County On April 11, Forest Ranger Sarah Bode cited two rock climbers for Failure to Obey a DEC sign. The tickets were written to a 31-year-old man from Bernardsville, New Jersey, and a 32-year-old woman from New York City for climbing closed routes on Poke O Moonshine. DEC wildlife staff […]

Source: Clinton County Court still handling ‘essential matters’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Coronavirus live blog: Sunday, April 19 updates | NCPR News

Source: Breaking: Seven inmates now ill with COVID-19 in Essex County | NCPR News

Source: ‘It’s miraculous’: CO recovering from COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Police: Doctor hid secret camera in hospital bathroom

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – Migrant H2A Jamaican workers are well-known as being the lifeblood of local orchards. In this morning’s Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) briefing, Director John Kanosa said his staff is monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it relates to the workers. He said, “The majority of these workers arrive later this […]

Akron Fire Department – Financial Activities (Erie County) Auditors determined that 101 credit card purchases totaling $22,100 did not have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, Richard A. Lobur, a fire department member, admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit card debt […]