State news

Early voting for the Democratic and Republican primaries in New York State is coming right up and runs this Saturday, June 18 through June 26. After that, you can vote on June 28 from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm at your local polling location.

All crimes described in these police media releases from June 7 to June 13 are allegations. Named suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

New York State's 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado was sworn in yesterday by Governor Kathy Hochul as the state's new Lieutenant Governor.

Gregory Weider, a Roman Catholic priest who served in Margaretville and Andes, has been named as “credibly accused” of sexual abuse against minors.

SUNY Oneonta administrators re-imposed a campus wide mask mandate following a sharp rise in COVID 19 cases

New York State's Governor, Kathy Hochul tweeted yesterday (5/8/22) that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and fortunately, asymptomatic.

Maria Johnson and Chris Sagaas are being recognized for outstanding service to to their local communities. State Sen. Peter Oberacker presented Certificates of Recognition to Johnson and Sagaas during a special ceremony in Albany.

New York State troopers arrested Kenneth A. Carson, 37, on April 10th and charged him with multiple felonies. He allegedly attempted a break-in of a Springfield home. An investigation found Carson in possession of “ghost” guns, weapons without serial numbers, a home-made machine gun, and other weapons.

During April, NYSP will be participating in National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The crackdown will include increased patrol and checkpoints targeting drivers using electronic devices. The enhanced enforcement will run through April 11th.

New York State Police are asking the public to help locate Jeffrey A. McGough, 18, of Schenectady. McGough is wanted on the charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Connor Delaney in late January.