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Early Results On Overuse, Visitors Still Surging – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Early Results On Overuse, Visitors Still Surging – – The Adirondack Almanack

Plastic Bag Ban Starts March 1: #BYOBagNY

Did you know New Yorkers use more than 23 billion plastic bags a year? That’s around 1,000 bags per person annually. When we improperly dispose them, plastic bags create pollution, and are often seen stuck in trees or floating in our waterways. They pose threats to fish and wildlife, clog machinery at recycling facilities, and […]

DEC Forest Ranger Highlights from January 20 to January 26, 2020

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 the backcountry. In 2019, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 337 search and rescue […]

Synthetic marijuana found in Cape Vincent prison after four overdoses in three days 

Source: Synthetic marijuana found in Cape Vincent prison after four overdoses in three days | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Bills tackle housing code enforcement across New York

Source: Bills tackle housing code enforcement across New York

Burlington deputy chief gets 8-day suspension for anonymous social media activity – VTDigger

Source: Burlington deputy chief gets 8-day suspension for anonymous social media activity – VTDigger

Assemblyman Reilly to introduce legislative package to fix new bail reform laws – silive.com

Source: Assemblyman Reilly to introduce legislative package to fix new bail reform laws – silive.com

NYS Audit Reveals Town of Canton with serious fiscal oversight issues

NYS Comptroller Audit Results Town of Canton – Compensation and Benefits (St. Lawrence County) The Supervisor re-allocated and collected additional salaries for bookkeeping duties totaling $73,794 from April 2015 through August 2017 without board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the town for these extra payments and the town paid $58,858 to the supervisor’s wife […]

DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue

Source: DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue

Cuomo amends marijuana legalization plan, but not enough yet for lawmakers – The Buffalo News

Source: Cuomo amends marijuana legalization plan, but not enough yet for lawmakers – The Buffalo News

Local Law Enforcement Have Serious Concerns With Bail Reform Law

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – The New York State’s bail reform that took effect this year has serious implications. At a news conference in Plattsburgh today Assemblyman Billy Jones explained, “I’m trying to make changes because it’s a public safety issue. We don’t want a criminal act that can be avoided.” Jones’ remarks followed […]

Back-to-Back Adirondack Rescues in the High Peaks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Back-to-Back Adirondack Rescues in the High Peaks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News

Source: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News

Should a judge be free to lock up any dangerous suspect? A NY bail reform dilemma – syracuse.com

Source: Should a judge be free to lock up any dangerous suspect? A NY bail reform dilemma – syracuse.com

Another round of prison closures may be coming to NY: What to know

Source: Another round of prison closures may be coming to NY: What to know

Man stole nearly $50K from Pop Warner league in Central NY over almost 2 years, police say – syracuse.com

Source: Man stole nearly $50K from Pop Warner league in Central NY over almost 2 years, police say – syracuse.com

Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform | CSNY

Source: Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform | CSNY

Local man left with bill after crash with city police car 

Source: Local man left with bill after crash with city police car | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Little: 2020 Agenda Should Focus on Growth

From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little “Today marks the first day of my last legislative session and it certainly is bittersweet.  Words alone could not fully express my gratitude for the opportunity I have had to represent my constituents in Albany and I am very touched that Governor Cuomo recognized my public service […]

Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide 

Peru – : Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Democrats signal they’re open to changing New York bail reform

Source: Democrats signal they’re open to changing New York bail reform | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong – VTDigger

Source: Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong – VTDigger

State AG Letitia James says new bail laws should be revisited

Source: State AG Letitia James says new bail laws should be revisited

Albany man accused of woman’s death set free under new bail rules

Source: Albany man accused of woman’s death set free under new bail rules

Peru Courthouse is now The Kelley Courthouse

By John T. Ryan Peru – Monday, December 30, 2019 was a special night as the Peru Town Board held a regular meeting at the Peru courthouse and passed a resolution naming it The Kelley Courthouse in honor of longtime Peru resident Joe Kelley. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Counselors Jim Douglass, Rick Barber and […]