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  Source: Another Burlington business calling for increased safety measures

Source: Burlington businesses decry situation downtown, say employees feel unsafe – VTDigger

Source: Police seek help identifying purse thief | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are now asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly stole someone’s purse at a local store in early October.

The State of New York and many private employers recently required certain employees to be fully vaccinated, and scammers are exploiting the policy to try steal people’s personal and private information. The illegitimate text message shown below attempts to impersonate the NYS Department of Health and tells the recipient they are required to enter their […]

Source: Route 374 chase ends with drug arrest | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | A high-speed chase up Route 374 recently ended without injury after the driver ran out of gas.

Source: 2 children, 2 adults injured after car hit Amish buggy in Madison County, police say – syracuse.com

Source: Police search for man missing from his home in Jay in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Capitol riots: Here are all 47 people from New York State arrested (updated list) – syracuse.com

New Season Expands Opportunities for Trout Stream Fishing Year-Round New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded anglers that the State’s new catch-and-release trout stream season begins on Oct. 16, expanding recreational opportunities. “Using science, research, and public input, DEC is increasing fishing opportunities while advancing responsible trout management in […]

Source: Police: 2 Vermonters killed in northern New York crash

Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: While hiking on her day off on Sept. 20, Forest Ranger Temple encountered a hiker from Florida who sustained a lower leg injury near the summit of Indian Head on the Adirondack Mountain Reserve. Ranger Temple contacted DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch at 1:45 p.m. requesting additional Ranger assistance […]

Source: Adirondack search and rescues down since 2020, but so is the ranger force | NCPR News

Source: R. Kelly Found Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking | Pitchfork

Source: New York police searching for suspects in high-speed chase

“For now, it’s just a pilot program that will determine how automatic speeding tickets work in work zones and whether stronger enforcement cuts down on injuries and deaths.” Source: Work zone speeding cameras coming to New York – syracuse.com

Source: Authorities caution residents after rash of break-ins | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are reminding residents about ways to prevent crime after a spike in vehicle break-ins and thefts have been reported across the Troop B area.

Source: Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News

Source: Simon Conroy: Clinton County legislator announces resignation

Source: Local officials ask Gov. Hochul to revise bail reform law | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | A group of state and local officials assembled at the Essex County Courthouse Friday to formally ask Gov. Kathy Hochul to seek revisions of bail-reform law, whic

“SKANEATELES, NY ― Scott DeWolf, a father of two and corrections officer at Auburn state prison, came home from work one day in November 2020 feeling lousy. When he woke up the next morning, he had lost his sense of taste and smell. “Source: After Covid destroyed his lungs, Skaneateles man can breathe again: ‘He’s […]

“SKANEATELES, NY ― Scott DeWolf, a father of two and corrections officer at Auburn state prison, came home from work one day in November 2020 feeling lousy. When he woke up the next morning, he had lost his sense of taste and smell.” Source: After Covid destroyed his lungs, Skaneateles man can breathe again: ‘He’s […]

“I encourage new and experienced anglers alike to take advantage of the upcoming Free Fishing Day, which gives everyone the chance to try the sport at no cost and introduce family and friends to a new hobby,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a Sept. 17 announcement. Source: N.Y. hosts Free Fishing Day Sept. 25 | […]

Source: City Police to host Amnesty Gun BuyBack event | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Police Department, in partnership with New York Attorney General Letitia James, will be hosting an Amnesty Gun BuyBack event Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Source: UPDATED: SUNY police officer mourned following motorcycle crash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Family, friends and fellow law enforcement are now mourning the loss of SUNY Plattsburgh Police Officer Robert J. Mesec following a motorcycle crash in Penns

Source: 3 students removed after gun threat locked down South Burlington schools – VTDigger