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Stefanik opposes gun control in the wake of Buffalo and Uvalde mass shootings | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik opposes gun control in the wake of Buffalo and Uvalde mass shootings | NCPR News

Tulsa hospital shooting: At least 4 dead in ‘catastrophic scene’; shooter also dead – syracuse.com

Source: Tulsa hospital shooting: At least 4 dead in ‘catastrophic scene’; shooter also dead – syracuse.com

Hochul, legislature agree to tighten New York’s gun laws in wake of Buffalo mass shooting | NCPR News

Source: Hochul, legislature agree to tighten New York’s gun laws in wake of Buffalo mass shooting | NCPR News

Canada’s government moves to make selling or importing handguns illegal | NCPR News

Source: Canada’s government moves to make selling or importing handguns illegal | NCPR News

Injured hikers in Bolton, Keene; hiker death on Scarface – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Injured hikers in Bolton, Keene; hiker death on Scarface – – The Adirondack Almanack

NRA speakers unshaken on gun rights after school massacre in Texas

Source: NRA speakers unshaken on gun rights after school massacre in Texas

Prison assault leaves officers with burns and possible broken bones | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | 

Source: Prison assault leaves officers with burns and possible broken bones | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Two officers were seriously injured by an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility May 26.

After alleged threat, racial slur from Indian Lake parent, school goes on lockout | NCPR News

Source: After alleged threat, racial slur from Indian Lake parent, school goes on lockout | NCPR News

2022 Online Notification and Reporting System for Harmful Algal Blooms

Interactive Map Displays Bloom Locations and Informative Website Encourages New Yorkers to “Know it, Avoid it, Report it” The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) today reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2022 HABs […]

Peru Dollar General Closed Until Further Notice

It sounds like old news; however, the Dollar General at 3073 Main St. is closed due to unsafe conditions. Code Enforcement Officer Robert Guynup ordered the store closed Wednesday because it does not have a functioning bathroom, a violation of New York State Property Maintenance law. This is the store’s second recent closure. Guynup ordered […]

Whistleblower: Syracuse schools ignored payroll fraud because it was good for graduation rate – syracuse.com

Source: Whistleblower: Syracuse schools ignored payroll fraud because it was good for graduation rate – syracuse.com

Sheriff’s deputy Isaac Eames stole $500K before murder-suicide; wounded wife charged with thefts – syracuse.com

Peru Gazette Opinion: A perfect example of an organization’s poor internal controls.  Source: Sheriff’s deputy Isaac Eames stole $500K before murder-suicide; wounded wife charged with thefts – syracuse.com

Syracuse 8th grader said he brought gun to school for protection, school officials say – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse 8th grader said he brought gun to school for protection, school officials say – syracuse.com

Gov. Hochul wants to raise age to buy guns in NY after shootings – syracuse.com

Source: Gov. Hochul wants to raise age to buy guns in NY after shootings – syracuse.com

Please watch! Please compromise!

Tuesday updates: Mass shooting at Texas elementary school in Uvalde

Source: Tuesday updates: Mass shooting at Texas elementary school in Uvalde

STEC, SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER ORTT, ASSEMBLYMAN SIMPSON AND NYSCOPBA ANNOUNCE BILL TO REPEAL HALT

From the office of State Sentry Dan Stec   Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) and officials from the New York State Corrections Officers Police Benevolent Association at a press conference to announce legislation that would repeal the HALT Act (Senate bill S9378/Assembly bill number pending). HALT […]

Live updates: 14 students, 1 teacher killed in Texas elementary school shooting, governor says

“At least 14 students and a teacher were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said on Tuesday. Abbott said that the shooter, an 18-year-old male, was dead.” Source: Live updates: 14 students, 1 teacher killed in Texas elementary school shooting, governor says

DEC Announces 2021-22 Deer Harvest Estimates

New York Hunters Took More than 211,000 Deer Total Harvest Decreased Due to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Deer Management Permit Declines The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced hunters in New York harvested an estimated 211,269 deer during the 2021-22 hunting seasons. The season’s harvest was down 17 percent last year and […]

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones to rename bridges after Trooper Brian Falb passes State Assembly

            The State Assembly yesterday passed 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 due do injuries acquired during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Jones introduced the […]

Adult Survivors Act passes NYS Assembly, ready for Gov. Hochul’s pen | NCPR News

Source: Adult Survivors Act passes NYS Assembly, ready for Gov. Hochul’s pen | NCPR News

N.Y. launches prison redevelopment commission | Sun Community News ALBANY

Source: N.Y. launches prison redevelopment commission | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the Prison Redevelopment Commission focused on reimagining closed prisons for redevelopment.

Michael Fish sentenced to 111 months for hacking, child porn

Source: Michael Fish sentenced to 111 months for hacking, child porn

Adirondack rangers conduct overnight rescue of injured hiker on Giant Mt. | NCPR News

Source: Adirondack rangers conduct overnight rescue of injured hiker on Giant Mt. | NCPR News

State task force created in 2020 to prevent mass shootings hasn’t held a single meeting | Local News | buffalonews.com

Source: State task force created in 2020 to prevent mass shootings hasn’t held a single meeting | Local News | buffalonews.com