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Source: Local leaders appalled by Clinton Annex’s now looming closure | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | As word of the impending closure of the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex spread, local representatives and union officials expressed widespread concern about

December 21, 2020. As we roll out our vaccination program, it’s critical that underserved communities are not left behind. These communities, which are predominantly communities of color, got hit the hardest during the pandemic, which laid bare existing disparities in our health care system. We’re doing everything we can so that New York is equitable […]

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Source: Cuomo: 38,000 New Yorkers vaccinated so far; EMTs, congregate care staff to be included next round | NCPR News

December 21, 2020 —The Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program is going strong and is at $1.4 million; and there’s five collections days left. As of Sunday, December 20th, donations collected total $724,227 and with the Stewart’s match, that’s over $1,448,000! Customers are shopping at Stewart’s for a quick in in and out; they choose to […]

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New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of the Clinton Annex today. This announcement comes following budget language that authorized the closure of correctional facilities operated by DOCCS with 90 days notice to the Temporary President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly. “As a former correction […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that she will vote in favor of House passage of the 4th major legislative phase of Congress’ emergency coronavirus response later this afternoon. This most recent package will provide economic relief to small businesses, individuals, and families across the North […]

Source: Watertown Correctional one of three prisons to close statewide in 2021 | Jefferson County | nny360.com

According to state data, the prison in Watertown has more than 300 full-time prison workers, while more than 200 officers work at the annex in Dannemora, according to NYSCOPBA, the union representing corrections officers.Source: NEW: Two North Country prison facilities to close by spring | NCPR News

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Plattsburgh, December 21, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to six. CCHD reports 118 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County. “Our deepest sympathies go out to all […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Closure of Additional Prisons Following Record Declines in Incarceration and Crime Rates | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has released the below statement following Governor Cuomo’s decision to close the Watertown Correctional Facility and the Clinton Annex: “In his latest misguided attempt to weaken our law enforcement and make New York less safe, Governor Cuomo is pulling the rug out from our correction officers, their families, and […]

Source: NYS to close Clinton Correctional Facility Annex | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | After decades of operation, the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex will be closed per New York State in spring 2021.

An official with the union for corrections officers told CNHI the facilities are Gowanda, the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex in Dannemora and the Watertown Correctional Facility. Source: Three state prisons said to be tabbed for closure | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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Source: DiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short | Office of the New York State Comptroller

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that two North Country students – James Molinski and Taylor Samburgh – are among a select group of New York nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars awards. Since it was established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors high school seniors for academic, creative, career and […]

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Source: Army soldier from N.Y. found shot to death in N.J., fellow soldier in custody, official says – syracuse.com

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Key Findings “On a single night in January 2019, state and local planning agencies (Continuums of Care) reported: 567,715 people were homeless, representing an overall 2.7 percent increase from 2018 but a nearly 11 percent decline since 2010. 37,085 veterans were reported as homeless, a decline of 2.1 percent from 2018 and 50 percent since […]