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 ...

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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" ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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