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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 […]

NYS Assembly minority leader arrested for DWI on New Year’s Eve – syracuse.com

Source: NYS Assembly minority leader arrested for DWI on New Year’s Eve – syracuse.com

NYS trooper charged for crashing into minivan on Thruway, injuring 5 – syracuse.com

Source: NYS trooper charged for crashing into minivan on Thruway, injuring 5 – syracuse.com

New York judge partially blocks farmworker bill meant to expand labor rights – New York Daily News

Source: New York judge partially blocks farmworker bill meant to expand labor rights – New York Daily News

Clinton County to adopt overdose map 

Source: Clinton County to adopt overdose map – Sun Community News & Printing

At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

Source: At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

New Law Clarifies Removal of Disruptive Campers

From the office of State Senator Betty Little Legislation providing clear legal direction for campground owners needing to remove long-term guests who are disruptive has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.  State Senator Betty Little and Assemblyman Billy Jones sponsored the measure (S1944a/A1659a) at the request of Campground Owners of New York (CONY). […]

Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans 

Source: Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans – Sun Community News & Printing

Acting Chief Had Her Own Fake Social Media Account — and Has Been Replaced 

Source: Acting Chief Had Her Own Fake Social Media Account — and Has Been Replaced | Off Message

State set to implement Green Light law as legal challenge is dismissed – The Buffalo News

Source: State set to implement Green Light law as legal challenge is dismissed – The Buffalo News

Cuomo proposes gun ban for out-of-state offenders

Source: Cuomo proposes gun ban for out-of-state offenders

Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Governor Cuomo opposing his decision to block all federal Law Enforcement officers from accessing the New York State DMV database. This comes after Governor Cuomo’s unconstitutional Green Light Law, which gives driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Federal […]

Peru Court House to be Dedicated to Former DA Joseph Kelley

By John T. Ryan   At its November 25, 2019 regular meeting the Peru Town Board:  Agreed to hold its last meeting of 2019 on December 30th at 6 p.m. at the Peru Court House. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the dedication of the Court House to longtime Peru resident and former Clinton […]

‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Source: ‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Missing teenager found dead near Chateaugay home

Source: Missing teenager found dead near Chateaugay home

Correctional officers speak about escape from Dannemora for 1st time

Source: Correctional officers speak about escape from Dannemora for 1st time

“Lock Your Stuff UP”

By John T. Ryan “Lock your stuff up!” Those were the words of Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald at the November 25th town board meeting. McDonald cited 27 break-ins in Peru and nearby towns over the past week and one-half. In Peru most burglaries have been in the hamlet and at homes north of the […]

NYS Crackdown on Impaired and Distracted Driving Over Thanksgiving Holiday

Law Enforcement Will Also Target Speeding and Move Over Law Violations More than 15,100 tickets issued and 215 people arrested for DWI statewide during last year’s enforcement Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down […]

Landlords can’t discriminate against renters paying with government assistance | NCPR News

Source: Landlords can’t discriminate against renters paying with government assistance | NCPR News

Dannemora man arrested for tampering with tree stand

Source: Dannemora man arrested for tampering with tree stand

Protecting the border: Exclusive access to CBP operations on northern border

Excellent job by NBC 5. Includes 3 video reports on 3 aspects of the CBP Mission. Source: Protecting the border: Exclusive access to CBP operations on northern border