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11/18/2025

https://nypost.com/2025/11/18/us-news/hochul-to-announce-prison-closure-tuesday-as-grapples-with-staffing-crisis/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOJfHZjbGNrA4l8W2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHqurnz7oTXa5bT0Qe8cO6DCP_SJp5bxpTEACfuE5nYFVc4-FZsPeRZx25dV0_aem_mSv6JWkjpLmjbAdwvw2NcQ

Hochul’s administration will announce the closure of one upstate facility and restructuring or “combination” of at least one other facility, sources tell The Post.

10/31/2025

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10/28/2025

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08/24/2025

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08/21/2025

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From long drives to staff shortages and funding concerns, access remains a pressing issue.

08/04/2025

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08/03/2025

New York State Police Wall of Honor - Today we Remember Trooper Shawn W. Snow

Trooper Shawn W. Snow was killed on August 3, 2008, in an electrical accident.

Trooper Snow was assisting a disabled antique fire truck on the International Bridge approach in the City of Ogdensburg when the vehicle came in contact with an overhead high voltage wire. Trooper Snow and the vehicle’s operator were killed instantly.

Trooper Snow was a 19-year veteran of the New York State Police and was assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit at SP Raybrook at the time of his death.

07/04/2025

We are excited to be bringing back our auction to Field Days on Saturday July 19. Items can be donated to be sold. Please reach out to Larry Foster ((607) 240-1808) or Cody Bickelhaupt ((315) 681-1148 to arrange items and drop off.

07/04/2025

🚓 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟭𝟭 𝘃𝘀. 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆!

As we celebrate Independence Day, the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to use 911 responsibly. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide when to call 𝟵𝟭𝟭 and when to use our non-emergency line (𝟯𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟳𝟵-𝟮𝟮𝟮𝟮).

✅ 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝟵𝟭𝟭 𝗙𝗢𝗥:
- Fires or life-threatening emergencies
- Medical crises (e.g., someone unconscious or severely injured)
- Crimes in progress or immediate threats to safety

📞 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗡-𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 (𝟯𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟳𝟵-𝟮𝟮𝟮𝟮) 𝗙𝗢𝗥:
- General questions or non-urgent issues

Let’s keep 911 lines open for those who truly need emergency help. Have a fun and safe 4th of July, St. Lawrence County! 🎆🇺🇸

05/23/2025

https://www.northcountrynow.com/stories/slc-officials-unveil-newly-renovated-public-safety-complex,302150

CANTON — St. Lawrence County officials unveiled the newly renovated Public Safety Complex, which came in at a cost of $8 million to upgrade the facility.  County Administrator Ruth …

05/22/2025

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While the EMS of workers declines and costs go up, the head of one ambulance company thinks joining all of Lewis County’s squads together could be the answer.

05/22/2025

It is with profound sadness that New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announces the line-of-duty death of retired First Sergeant Michael E. Snell, who passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 56.

First Sergeant Snell’s passing is attributed to an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

The New York State Police extends its deepest condolences to the Snell family.

Full Press Release here: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/superintendent-james-announces-line-duty-death-retired-first-sergeant-michael-e-snell