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Plattsburgh – Clinton County Coroner David Donah is not seeking reelection. Clinton County Republicans nominated Chad Deans of Champlain while Clinton County Democrats nominated Travis Nelson of Saranac for the position. Deans also has the support of the Conservative Party. Nelson also has Working Families Party support. The office of coroner is a part-time position. […]

Source: New rear-facing car seat law goes into effect November 1 | WSYR

Source: Lost, Injured Adirondack Hikers Spur Rescues – – The Adirondack Almanack

First Two Weekends in November and Veterans Day are Free to Honor Veterans The public will be able to drive up Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Parkway and enjoy the views for free on the first two weekends in November and on Veterans Day, November 11, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil […]

Source: Official: Clinton Correctional Facility on lockdown after fights break out

Source: Info Sought On 1984 Murder of Plattsburgh Student – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: ‘This weekend we were prepared’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Youth Big Game Hunt on Columbus Day Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that bowhunting seasons for deer and bear will begin in the Northern Zone on Sept. 27 and in the Southern Zone on Oct. 1. “New York provides great opportunity for the state’s more than […]

Source: A North Country woman “bears witness” on asylum seekers’ road to Canada | NCPR News

Source: 25 years to life for Gustavo Segundo-Clark – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Bombardier back in operation after reported bomb threat – Sun Community News & Printing

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) have introduced the BOUND (Border Officer Utilization for National Defense) Act, requiring minimum staffing levels for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at ports of entry along the northern border. “Travel and trade between Canada and […]

Source: GOP: Absolve clerks who give red light to ‘Green Light’ law | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

From the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Closing Loophole to Further Prevent Dangerously Mentally Ill People from Obtaining Firearms | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: New York Marijuana: Statewide Decriminalization Takes Effect Today – CBS New York

Source: How the H2A program brings migrant farmworkers to the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Segundo-Clark guilty of murder, other charges – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: NY State Police commander Jeffrey Cicora dies from 9/11-related illness – syracuse.com

Source: Marijuana in the North Country – Sun Community News & Printing

From the office of Senator Andrew cuomo Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Brianna’s Law to Strengthen Boater Safety | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

DEC Announces Environmental Exam Application Deadline is September 4, 2019 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged individuals interested in becoming a Forest Ranger or Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) to apply for civil service exams being offered for the positions this fall. Applications are being accepted until September […]

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he helped pass to allow victims of sexual offenses, stalking and human trafficking to shield their addresses from their abusers has been signed into law (Ch. 141 of 2019). “New Yorkers who have been sexually abused or forced into human trafficking […]

By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh –  The Clinton County Public Defender’s office opened on April 1st.  Since then Public Defender Jamie Martineau and three Assistant County Public Defenders have handled over 700 criminal cases in Clinton County’s town, city and village courts. Case numbers have grown to the extent that the county legislature recently authorized […]

DEC Call Center Hours Extended to Provide Assistance on Evenings and Weekends New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that sporting licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2019-20 season are now on sale. Licenses and permits can be purchased at any one of DEC’s license-issuing agents, by […]

Source: New York safe storage law: What it means for gun owners living with children