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Sep 3, 2013

Drivers reminded school is in session

New York State Police remind drivers that “School’s open — Drive carefully.” Maj. Michael Cerretto said police are asking the public to support the AAA’s annual safety campaign that alerts drivers to the special risks to school-age children from motor vehicle crashes, the leading cause of death for children from 5 to 14 years old. […]

Oct 6, 2011

Cross-border police team up for holiday patrols

Law enforcement agencies on both sides of the U.S./Canada border are joining forces this weekend to ensure holiday safety. The Columbus Day weekend is also Thanksgiving Day weekend in Canada. The international law enforcement effort, called “Safety Without Borders" ...

Sep 19, 2011

Safety of hydrofracking chemicals questioned

A group of 59 scientists from New York and across the country sent a warning letter last week asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to consider certain safety implications surrounding chemicals used in the hydrofracking process. Specifically, the letter emphasized that municipal drinking water filtration systems ...

May 24, 2011

Ride safely

New York State Police, in honor of May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, is offering a number of safety tips — not only for riders, but all motorists.

Mar 4, 2011

Schumer decries unsafe rental cars

In light of a recent tragedy in California that claimed the lives of two sisters, Sen. Charles Schumer said he will be introducing legislation that prevents rental car companies from loaning out vehicles subject to recall.

Feb 2, 2011

Troopers up patrols for Super Bowl weekend

In anticipation of Super Bowl parties with increased travel and alcohol consumption, the New York State Police in Western New York plan to provide increased patrols this weekend.

Oct 5, 2010

Supreme Court grapples with NASA privacy questions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Weighing privacy vs. security after 9/11, the Supreme Court seemed unwilling Tuesday to stop federal investigations into the private lives of people who want to work at government installations — even those who don’t have security clearances and don’t work on secret projects.

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