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Source: Plattsburgh residents voice concerns over statue’s portrayal of Native American

Interim Report Recommendations Propose State and Local Actions to Promote Sustainable Recreation The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group’s (HPAG) Immediate Action Recommendations Report, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. The report includes proposed actions that DEC and its State and local partners could […]

Source: Protest at mayor’s home as Burlington council hears police budget critics – VTDigger

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the JUSTICE Act, the House companion legislation to Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) police reform legislation in the Senate. This bill expands upon proposals outlined in President Trump’s Executive Order on policing. It brings meaningful reforms to our police forces across […]

All New Yorkers Encouraged to Explore Local Fishing Opportunities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a Free Fishing Weekend for June 27 – 28. The event is the second of six Free Fishing Days offered in New York State every year. “This free fishing weekend could not have […]

Offerings Now Include Online Bowhunter Course 24,000 Hunters Have Completed Online Course since April; New York State Sporting License Sales Up Nearly 10 Percent New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s online hunter education course will continue to be available through Aug. 31, 2020. All hunters must […]

Source: The city of Burlington has a new use-of-force policy

Source: Cuomo’s threat to bars that break rules: 18 have already had licenses yanked – syracuse.com

It has been three weeks since George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. Since then, there have been demonstrations around our state and the nation. The outrage we are seeing is not just about George Floyd. It’s about Trayvon Martin. It’s about Breonna Taylor. It’s about Abner Louima. It’s about Rodney King. How […]

Source: Unprepared hikers get lost outside of Marcy Dam – – The Adirondack Almanack

Opportunities Abound for New York’s Most Popular Freshwater Sportfish New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner (DEC) Basil Seggos announced today that the traditional harvest season for Largemouth and Smallmouth bass opens on June 20 and closes Nov. 30. In most waters, there is also a catch and release season starting on Dec. 1, […]

Source: Police Reform Legislation Moves Swiftly Through New York State Legislature | NCPR News

Source: Hundreds of Burlington residents call for defunding police department – VTDigger

Posted on Facebook’s “Saranac Past” page by Tim Bell This isn’t a post about just Saranac but about the whole region in North Eastern NY. I’m from Saranac but currently, work in Auburn. After the escape from Clinton, more than a few officers from Auburn went up to Clinton to help find the escaped inmates. […]

Source: Plattsburgh Black Lives Matter protest draws large crowd | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“Baxtron says while she feels safer living in Potsdam than in Syracuse, racism is alive and well here.  “I’ve been called a n*gger, a baboon, and told to go home. We were outside handing flyers out at [a gas station] and some guy went in the store and asked the man ‘Why do you let […]

Source: Central New York school shut down twice after holding small-group graduation ceremonies – syracuse.com

Source: How COVID-19 is playing out in NY prisons, through one inmate’s eyes | NCPR News

Source: Police charge local man for threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Police charge local man for alleged threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: George Floyd’s Death Spurs Vermonters to Call for Police Reform | News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Hundreds rally in Saranac Lake demanding justice for George Floyd | NCPR News

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on NY-21 law enforcement being called to serve across New York State during protests and riots: “Americans are united in support of justice for George Floyd, his family, and in the right to peaceful protest,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The rioting, looting, destruction, and violence causing loss […]