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Former state police mechanic admits to stealing over $24K in auto parts, officials say – syracuse.com

Source: Former state police mechanic admits to stealing over $24K in auto parts, officials say – syracuse.com

What’s up with Delta 8 THC in NY? Despite government pushback, it remains popular – syracuse.com

Source: What’s up with Delta 8 THC in NY? Despite government pushback, it remains popular – syracuse.com

Armed home invasion nets 27 year prison sentences | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD 

Source: Armed home invasion nets 27 year prison sentences | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD | Two men will now serve nearly three decades behind bars in connection with a late-night home invasion that left a Chesterfield couple brutalized and a community in shock.

Ellenburg motorcycle accident sends one to the hospital | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | A Plattsburgh man was taken to the hospital Sept. 11 

“Authorities said Craig Panton, 66, was riding his motorcycle on Route 11 when he attempted to turn onto Plank Road and was hit by a truck being driven by 41-year-old Patrick Borrette of Plattsburgh, who was trying to turn onto Route 11 from Plank Road.” Source: Ellenburg motorcycle accident sends one to the hospital | […]

Rescues Keep Forest Rangers Busy

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. Town of Speculator Hamilton County Wilderness Search: On Sept. […]

Police: 3-year-old dies after falling from buggy in Moira

Source: Police: 3-year-old dies after falling from buggy in Moira

Watch as NY State Police use helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Adirondacks – syracuse.com

Source: Watch as NY State Police use helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Adirondacks – syracuse.com

Reporter’s Notebook: As a juror in a criminal trial, I had to see the world differently | NCPR News

Source: Reporter’s Notebook: As a juror in a criminal trial, I had to see the world differently | NCPR News

DEC Announces Special Antlerless Deer Season in Select Areas Opens Saturday, Sept. 11

New Opportunity for Hunters to Help Manage Localized Deer Populations New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded hunters that a special mid-September antlerless deer season begins this Saturday, Sept. 11, in select Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), creating a new opportunity for hunters to enjoy early season deer hunting. “New […]

How has border security changed in Vermont since 9/11? – VTDigger

Source: How has border security changed in Vermont since 9/11? – VTDigger

CORRUPT ORANGE COUNTY IDA OFFICIALS ORDERED TO REPAY OVER $1 MILLION

Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Release Report Examining Corruption and Negligence at the IDA “Making matters worse, their scheme was enabled by a complacent board, which neglected its fiduciary duty…” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County […]

Town of Plattsburgh looks to honor 9/11 response trooper | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Town of Plattsburgh looks to honor 9/11 response trooper | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In 2017, the nation and community mourned the loss of New York State Police Trooper Brian Falb following a long battle with brain cancer stemming from his assignmen

Di Napoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer Arrested for Stealing from Fair

Former Treasurer of Essex County Agricultural Society Stole Over $60K From Organization State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Craig Carriero and the New York State Police announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from […]

Crisie Luebbers: Grand jury to meet this week on case

Source: Crisie Luebbers: Grand jury to meet this week on case

FBI opens criminal probe into 3 Vermont troopers over fake Covid-19 vaccination cards – VTDigger

Source: FBI opens criminal probe into 3 troopers over fake Covid-19 vaccination cards – VTDigger

Two men rescued on Lake Champlain after vessel overturns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Two men rescued on Lake Champlain after vessel overturns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Fatal Beekmantown crash victims identified, investigation continues | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Fatal Beekmantown crash victims identified, investigation continues | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Two killed in I-87 crash in Chestertown | Sun Community News CHESTERTOWN | 

Source: Two killed in I-87 crash in Chestertown | Sun Community News CHESTERTOWN | New York State Police said two people were killed and another left in critical condition following a head-on crash on Interstate 87.

Are Canadian Boats Illegally Crossing the U.S. Border? | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: WTF: Are Canadian Boats Illegally Crossing the U.S. Border? | WTF | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Fire crews: 2 people dead after West Chazy crash

Source: Fire crews: 2 people dead after West Chazy crash

Vermont reports two Covid deaths Thursday – VTDigger

Source: Vermont reports two Covid deaths Thursday – VTDigger

Limo operator avoids prison time in Upstate NY crash that killed 20 – syracuse.com

Source: Limo operator avoids prison time in Upstate NY crash that killed 20 – syracuse.com

NY AG pledges to release transcripts from Cuomo investigation, including from former governor – syracuse.com

Source: NY AG pledges to release transcripts from Cuomo investigation, including from former governor – syracuse.com

State police file missing persons report for northern New York man

Source: State police file missing persons report for northern New York man

N.Y.’s Canada goose hunting season opens Sept. 1 | Sun Community News RAY BROOK 1.

Source: N.Y.’s Canada goose hunting season opens Sept. 1 | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | New York’s Canada goose hunting season opens in the North Country Wednesday, Sept. 1.