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Source: NYS Prisons: Older inmates with three months left may be released early | NCPR News

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that as of 11:59 p.m. tonight (April 15) they will reduce hours of operation at four area out-ports: * HEMMINGFORD (Mooers) * LACOLLE ROUTE 221 (Overton Corners) * LACOLLE ROUTE 223 (Rouses Point) * TROUT RIVER The Canadian ports of entry at these three locations will now […]

Source: NYS Prisons: Hundreds of staff and inmates contract COVID-19, advocates call for early release of inmates | NCPR News

Source: Inmate, seven corrections officers test positive for COVID-19 at FCI Ray Brook | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: Sheriff’s Dept. performing daily check-ins on quarantined | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Saratoga, New York – Congresswoman Stefanik has released the below statement following the announcement that New York will defer negotiated pay raises for thousands of state corrections officers: “Our brave Corrections Officers repeatedly put their lives on the line to keep order in our prison systems,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “In the wake of the COVID-19 […]

BREAKING: Nyscopba Union employees and all unionized workers in NYS are not getting the raise they expected this month. CORRECTIONS OFFICERS in NY say Governor Cuomo’s office told them their raise is not happening because of #covid19 costs. The state will reassess in a few months. The union responded quickly. Saying in part this news […]

Recent Forest Ranger Actions Town of Indian Lake Hamilton County Wilderness Rescue: On April 4 at 6:20 p.m., Hamilton County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting a family of hikers from Johnstown took the wrong trail while visiting Rock Lake in the Blue Mountain Wild Forest area. Dispatch called the family, […]

Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend is April 25-26   New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of Upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place April 25-26. The youth […]

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Source: BREAKING: Gov Cuomo upgrades COVID-19 security in state prisons | NCPR News

Encourages Homeowners to Practice Sustainable Lawn Care to Protect State Waterbodies New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced launch of the state’s annual “Look for the Zero” public awareness campaign that encourages homeowners to go phosphorus-free when using lawn fertilizer. DEC is encouraging consumers to review bag labels for […]

Source: Three Troop B officers test positive for COVID-19 | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: NYS elaborates on COVID-19 recreation policy – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: COVID puts correction officer in ICU | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Where things stand with the New York state budget | CSNY

Source: Coronavirus Causes NYS DMV to Extend Vehicle Inspections | WRGB

Source: Stefanik talks correction officer’s needs, travel in briefing – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Police: Rash of vehicle larcenies solved – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: FBI issues warning after schools report having Zoom calls hijacked

State Adopts New Recreational and Commercial Slot Size Limits With Striped Bass Seasons Approaching, New York Anglers Are Encouraged to Get Outside Safely, Practice Social Distancing during COVID-19 Public Health Crisis The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the adoption of new regulations for recreational and commercial fishing for Atlantic striped […]

Getting out fishing is a great way to get fresh air, connect with nature, and have fun. During the public health crisis COVID-19, here are some helpful things to keep in mind when it comes to planning your next fishing trip. Get your fishing license With the closure of town clerks offices and many stores, […]

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Source: City Police investigate rumored busloads, vandalism of City Hall | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com