NY DOCCS announces major reforms for prison safety
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has announced significant changes to improve safety, accountability, and operations in state prisons, following two high-profile inmate deaths, resulting in a 42% drop in excessive force allegations, a 20% decrease in contraband, and a 14% r
Body found in Chittenango Falls State Park identified as missing 24-year-old
A body found at Chittenango Falls State Park has been identified as a 24-year-old that went missing back in May, according to New York State Police. Ansel Blaszkow's body was located in the late morning of July 2, within a heavily wooded area just outside of the state park, off of Carrys Hill Road, in the Town of Caze
Bed Bath & Beyond Accelerates Huge Comeback In New York
Bed Bath & Beyond's surprising comeback is moving faster than expected.
This New York Garnet Mine Lets You Dig Through Ancient Rock And Keep Every...
Treasure hunting feels a lot more exciting when the treasure is still locked inside ancient Adirondack rock. At this New York garnet mine, visitors can dig, sift, search, and keep every stone they find, turning a simple mountain outing into something that feels part geology lesson and part childhood adventure.
NY prison review finds ‘misuse of force’ and ‘efforts to conceal’ it
NY prison review finds prevalence of contraband and gang activity that exacerbates safety problems, which undermine the goal of rehabilitation, and officers concealing their misuse of force.
Adirondack Project To Reconnect 43 Miles of Brook Trout Waters
The project, which began in June, is expected to replace more than 50 culverts in the next three to five years and reconnect 43 miles of brook trout waters. “This work will reduce habitat fragmentation and improve access to cold clean water for native Eastern brook trout, the official New York state freshwater fish and
State Reminds Residents of Utility Bill Assistance
New York officials are encouraging income-eligible residents to enroll in the Energy Affordability Program and Enhanced Energy Affordability Program. The programs provide monthly discounts on electric and natural gas bills, with state officials estimating another 1.5 million households may qualify for assistance. The N
Flood threat grows as steady rain moves across Hudson Valley
Forecasters say rain is expected throughout the day, bringing possible ponding on roadways and flooding in low-lying areas.
Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Charges for Durhamville Man
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A driver was arrested after police stopped a vehicle that was being driven erratically on Commercial Drive near St. Rt. 840. According to the New Hartford Police Department, officers pulled over a Jeep on July 3 and found that the driver, Joseph Parker, 38, of Durhamville, had been allegedly drink
Police release name of electric scooter rider who died crashing into utility pole
GRANBY, N.Y. — The New York State Police identified the man who died after crashing his electric scooter last week. The state police identified the deceased as Dylan C. Scheller, 31, of Skaneateles, N.Y. Emergency crews responded to the crash on State Route 48 at Melrose Avenue in the...
