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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 state law allows first responders to save animals from hot, cold cars | Top Stories | nny360.com

Source: Frisbee Golf Course Open Behind SUNY Plattsburgh Field House | SUNY Plattsburgh

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

Source: Marijuana in New York no longer a crime, but still illegal: What you need to know – syracuse.com

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending the Background Check Waiting Period and Banning Bump Stocks | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Landlords lose power in eviction battles under new New York law – syracuse.com

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the groundbreaking for Monaghan Medical Corporation’s new 65,000 square foot facility in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County. The new facility will be located at the former Clinton County Airport, which is emerging as a regional hub for manufacturing, and furthers the North Country Regional Economic Development Council’s priority […]

Source: Cuomo signs marijuana decriminalization bill – syracuse.com

Graduates include Ryan E. Lawrence of Peru Source: Governor Cuomo Announces 208th Session Graduation from the State Police Basic School | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Frustration mounts over High Peaks parking | NCPR News

Source: State investigator arrested, charged with falsifying records in North Country prisons | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo Signs Historic Climate Change Legislation

Source: Counties prepare to monitor criminal justice changes – Capitol Confidential

Source: Cuomo signs bill giving NY farm workers overtime pay, other labor rights | Eye on NY | auburnpub.com

Source: Legal sports betting begins in upstate New York | Fox News

Source: New York State Raises Smoking Age From 18 To 21 – CBS New York

Source: IG: Narcotics investigator falsified records | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: NYS comptroller: School tax cap for 2019-20 to be 2% | Newsday

Source: Court blocks plan for Adirondack snowmobile routes linking Park towns | NCPR News

Source: Saranac River Trail projects receive grant funding | Local News | pressrepublican.com