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Woman charged with murdering her mother in Tupper Lake

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Undercover police now patrol Tupper Lake park after vandalism, hate graffiti

“Village mayor Paul Maroun is telling parents that if their children are caught making similar graffiti they will be charged with a hate crime.” Click here for a NCPR story 

An Akwesasne Mohawk survivor of residential schools seeks justice, not apologies

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: State needs to provide clarification on recent concealed carry legislation

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “There has been confusion in the media and among North Country residents about the concealed carry law that was passed earlier this month, especially regarding the Adirondack Park, sporting competitions like biathlons, and on conservation easements. This law will impact over 100,000 New Yorkers with firearm permits who […]

Crime And Safety Rural CNY ghost-gun making operation uncovered during domestic call is ‘tip of the iceberg’

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review

Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2021, DEC […]

DEC Proposes Improvements to State’s Forest Tax Law Program

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The do’s and don’ts of drones in the Adirondacks

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2 killed, 1 seriously injured in early morning Burlington shooting

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2 dead and 1 in hospital following Burlington homicide

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Kayaker drowns in Saranac River in Plattsburgh

Police said they found the body of 39-year-old Amanda Hilton of Plattsburgh Click here for a WCAX News story 

First responders search for missing kayaker in Saranac River

New York State Police received word the kayaker was missing on Friday Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Route 11 crash claims the life of Ellenburg Depot man

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STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY CHAIRMAN GERARD KASSAR ON RELEASE OF ZELDIN ASSAILANT 

Brooklyn, NY – “Only in New York can someone attack a sitting congressman with a weapon and be back out on the street within hours. “But that’s the state we live in under Governor Kathy Hochul and reckless, one-party Democrat rule. “Congressman Lee Zeldin, the Republican-Conservative candidate for governor and a Lt. Colonel in the […]

Rep. Lee Zeldin, GOP candidate for NY governor, attacked at campaign stop

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Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones to rename bridges after Trooper Brian Falb signed by Governor

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones             Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a bill (A8445a/S7504a) sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to rename the bridges located on Interstate 87 over the Saranac River after Trooper Brian S. Falb. Trooper Falb died of cancer stemming from his duties during the aftermath of the September […]

Rangers assist lost and injured hikers, rafting guide who suffered heart attack near Blue Ledges Beach

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Stec, Simpson and union leaders call for Halt Act repeal

From the office of NYS Senator Dan Stec Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury), Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon), New York State Corrections Officers PBA President Michael Powers and Northern Region Vice President John Roberts today held a press conference outside Great Meadow Correctional Facility to call for a repeal of the HALT Act.  HALT severely limits the […]

Swastika spray-painted on Ben & Jerry’s shop in Burlington

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DMV’s airport stop highlights REAL ID deadline

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N.Y. launches workplace sexual harassment hotline

New Yorkers can call 1-800-HARASS-3 to connect with free attorneys for advice Click here for the Sun Community News story

Murder investigation: Footage from expanded area could be key

Footage sought from a new targeted area and time frame as investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh man charged for making terroristic threats

Chance Roe taken into custody after altercation with Clinton County deputies Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Car thieves target catalytic converters in spate of incidents

This happened in New Hampshire, but the same happened in the North.  Click here for the NBC TV 5 News story 

Capitol riots: 2 Upstate NY men weep during sentencing in court

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