UpstateNY

Hey all,

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/business/2025/02/reduced-reused-remitted-ny-bottle-bill-back-at-capitol.html

Oh man, here's one for any of us up this way that have been following this story.

Finally, an official we can all stand behind.

In brief, a look is being taken at how the process of discovery is done in criminal trials. A proposed reform would give leeway in cases to prevent cases from being dropped on "technicalities".

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2025/02/avian-flu-likely-killed-dozens-of-dead-geese-found-in-otisco-lake-and-seneca-river.html

Posting this one to drive home (ha...) the point that everyone really ought to be more cautious when road conditions are anything but clear and dry.

Tried my best to slim down the headline without sensationalizing it. For those of you following the story, Robert Brooks, an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility was beaten to death while in custody. Bodycam video released of the incident shows several correctional officers bringing Brooks into a room and within seconds, the correctional officers start physically assaulting Brooks with no apparent provocation.

Man, you'd think places like the Rockies, or Alaska would take the title for "Snowiest Place in the US" but it seems this year that title belongs to the little village of Copenhagen (in the town of Denmark - insert poor taste Greenland joke here).

https://www.wwnytv.com/2025/01/30/watertown-fielding-complaints-about-unshoveled-sidewalks/

Hey all,

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/new-york/new-york-state-parks-saw-record-breaking-attendance-in-2024/

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/15-more-cars-broken-into-on-university-ave-rpd-increases-patrols/

https://www.wrvo.org/2025-01-31/syracuse-remains-sanctuary-city-following-executive-orders-regarding-immigration

Haha. Fish pun. Catch. Get it?!

Figured a heads up about today's weather in the North Country is in order. We're expecting sustained 20-30 MPH winds, with gusts up to 50 so be wary while out and about. Watch for downed trees and power lines, and make sure to bring anything not tied down inside.

Here's one I'm sharing more because of how ridiculous overall it seems to me. Brief summary is that some Watertown council members are being investigated after a complaint was made regarding the purchase of a golf course by the city. The complaint alleges that there was potential for bribery regarding the deal, and state police are now investigating.

For all you winter activity types, here's a pretty good run down of what to expect should you decide to come up to the Adirondacks to enjoy the winter. While NCPR's article focuses more on the southern and eastern side of the Adirondacks, I can tell you now that if snow is your thing, the trails and peaks in the north and west are good to go. The trail grooming crews were out the last couple weekends tending to the snowmobile trails, and there was quite the shin-dig out in Childwold over at the local watering hole, the Thristy Moose (anyone been?), to wrap up a larger effort to get the trails groomed.

How do we feel about the current education system? According to NorthCountryNow (Use reader mode in your browser to bypass the paywall) some thought is being put into addressing absenteeism in schools.