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Source: Here’s the real cost of NY’s disastrous bail-‘reform’ laws

Source: New York Governor Hochul Affirms Her Support for Controversial Bail Reform

“With crime rising across New York State, I feel it is necessary to once again urge the State to make necessary changes to bail reform. I voted against bail reform in 2019 because I was concerned about how it would negatively impact public safety. I have continuously advocated to make important changes that will address […]

Source: Hochul appoints Office of Gun Violence Prevention director | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the appointment of Calliana S. Thomas as the Director of the New York State Office of Gun Violence Prevention. 

Source: Consumer Protection: Beware of free online test kit scams | Sun Community News ALBANY | The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is warning about scammers taking advantage of the free COVID-19 test government program to steal personal information

  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos began the new year on a high note by naming Captain Karen Przyklek as the Director of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement (DLE). Przyklek’s promotion follows a successful 26-year career with DLE during which she played a vital role investigating environmental crimes, assisting […]

The New York State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Joshua Secore, 27, was last seen in the city of Plattsburgh on January 9, 2022. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 518-563-3761.

“France worked for the sheriff’s office for 10 years, most recently with the corrections division transport platoon. She also was a U.S. Navy veteran, according to the release.” Source: Oswego County sheriff’s deputy dies after battle with Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Source: CNY school bus driver charged with DWI while driving bus carrying students, troopers say – syracuse.com

Source: Local municipality opts out of retail cannabis | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | The Village of Rouses Point adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2021 on Dec. 20 at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Board. Click here to view New York State’s Policy 

Source: Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses

DiNapoli Urges Policymakers to Examine Safely Reducing Number of Incarcerated Individuals The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. No age segment under the age of […]

Source: NDA’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA

Source: Union pushes Hochul to deal with costly turnover of agency cops | NCPR News

“Black drivers were also three times more likely to be searched than white drivers — even though they were actually less likely to have contraband that led to a ticket or arrest.” Source: The pandemic tanked traffic stops in 2020 — but racial disparities remained, data shows – VTDigger

Source: Gov. Hochul eyes commission to look at vacant prison redevelopment | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Source: Fatal snowmobile crash remains under investigation | Sun Community News NORTH ELBA | William Paye Jr.’s family and friends are now mourning his loss following a snowmobile accident Jan. 2.

Source: Gov. Hochul announces $200M for social equity cannabis businesses – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul seeks to seal records of NY felons who stay clean for 7 years after doing time – syracuse.com

Source: Manhattan DA will not bring charges over Cuomo nursing home scandal – syracuse.com

Source: A baby, a football player, a retired teacher: Meet the 32 people lost to homicides in Syracuse in 2021 – syracuse.com

Source: Harrietstown opts out under the wire | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise Cannabis can still be sold in the village

Source: New York laws taking effect in 2022

Source: NY Attorney General releases graphic video of fatal Syracuse police shooting – syracuse.com

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.), House Education and Labor Committee Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), and Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.), led over 130 Representatives and over 40 Senators in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States […]