A new State Human Rights Unit is being established to help deal with hate and bias prevention in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the statewide Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, which is charged with leading public … [Read more...]
NY State Police Caution About Scams
The New York State Police are reminding people that they do not solicit citizens for donations. Troopers report they have received several calls and complaints from residents in Western New York that individuals claiming to be affiliated with the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in Fatal Hit-And-Run Last December Involved in Second Fatal Car Accident
The Jamestown man involved in a fatal hit and run accident in Jamestown last December has been involved in another fatal car accident in the town of Arkwright. State Police said 59-year old Randall Rolison was the driver of the car that went … [Read more...]
Over 3,000 Tickets Issued in NYS for Work Zone Violations
Over 3,000 people received tickets in New York State as part of Operation Hardhat. New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies issued a record 3,062 tickets from April 1 to November 17 of this year to crack down on work zone … [Read more...]
South Dayton Woman Dies in Two-Car Crash
A two-car accident that resulted in the death of a South Dayton woman also involved the Jamestown man involved in the fatal hit-and-run accident the resulted in the death of a Jamestown girl. New York State Police said the accident happened on … [Read more...]
NYS Police Issued Over 14,000 Tickets During Thanksgiving Holiday
State Police issued 14,063 tickets during this year's Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative. The initiative targeted unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday weekend. State Troopers arrested 213 people for driving while impaired and … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Runs Traffic Safety Initiative for Thanksgiving Weekend
State Police and local law enforcement agencies are stepping up action to prevent unsafe driving behavior as the winter holiday season kicks off. The special traffic safety initiative for the Thanksgiving weekend runs from today through Monday, … [Read more...]
NYS Police Increasing Protection for LGBTQ, Jewish Communities Following Recent Threats
Following the mass shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ club and recent threat to the Jewish community in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced State Police will be increasing protection for communities against hate crimes. New York State Police … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General’s Office Receives $4.6 Million to Support Red Flag Law
The State Attorney General's Office is receiving $4.6 million to support the state's Red Flag Law use to prevent gun violence. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the funding comes on the heels of the number ERPOs … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Dies in Car Crash in Town of Pomfret
New York State Police are investigating a fatal one-car crash in the town of Pomfret. Police say 41-year old Mark Daniels of Fredonia was speeding on Route 20 when the car went off the road on a curve, striking a fence and tree stump, before … [Read more...]