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Source: New York saw record opioid deaths in 2020

Source: HALT Legislation goes into effect amid continuing violence | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Nine officers needed to be treated at upstate hospitals after a series of attacks and fights last week at two maximum security correctional facilities left officers

Source: Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell, first woman to lead N.Y. Air Guard | Sun Community News ALBANY | Outgoing Maj. Gen. LaBarge, of Tupper Lake, to retire

Source: After multiple delays, Gov. Hochul finally allows nursing home staffing rules to take effect – Gothamist

Source: Budget, Bills and bail – City & State New York

Source: Ward Lumber earns statewide accolades in new Historic Preservation registry | Sun Community News JAY | Ward Lumber is one of the first 100 businesses added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. 

Source: Judge rejects New York’s redistricting plan, orders new maps

Source: New York State lawmakers adjourn for a long weekend, as budget deadline is missed | NCPR News

Source: Lawmakers seek $2 million for Adirondack climate and careers center | NCPR News

Source: The Editorial Board: Fed up with delays and broken promises, Hochul forces Senecas to pay their debt | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Source: Infrastructure grants now open for Northern Border communities | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The New York State Department of State has announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development

Source: $50M now available to help schools with mental health services | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced up to $50 million in available funding for school districts to improve student access to mental health resources and assist student

Source: Hochul: Seneca casino money can help offset state’s cost of new Buffalo Bills stadium – syracuse.com

Source: Brush fire in Grand Isle broke out after unpermitted burn, crews say

Source: TAP access for people in prison gains more backing

Source: Gubernatorial candidate Thomas Suozzi questions possible Hochul conflict in Bills stadium deal | Latest Headlines | buffalonews.com

Source: A lot of child care providers closed because of COVID. Here’s how NY is trying to get new ones open | NCPR News

Source: NY State Police aims to have more female troopers | NCPR News

Source: Time To Pass A Constitutional Amendment For Van Hoevenberg – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Advocates call for lower unemployment insurance tax rates        | Sun Community News ALBANY | Advocates took to Albany March 28 to call for lowered unemployment insurance tax rates to help small businesses recover.

Source: New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Following the funding for water projects

Resembles New York! Source: Vermont’s independent pharmacies are disappearing. A bill aimed at saving them just passed the House. – VTDigger

“Maj. Richard J. O’Brien grew up in the Plattsburgh area where he attended SUNY Plattsburgh and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. In 2001, he earned a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. He is married with two adult children and currently resides in Rensselaer County.” Source: North Country native named new Troop […]

Source: New York’s top court rules in favor of fantasy sports bets – syracuse.com