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April 16, 2026
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Officer Injuries Highlight Safety Concerns at Two Upstate Prisons: Recent incidents at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora and Riverview Correctional Facility in Ogdensburg resulted in multiple corrections officers being injured. At Clinton, a series of assaults, fights, and drug-related disturbances over six days led to eight staff injuries, weapons recovery, and a large-scale inmate altercation that required chemical agents. Several incidents reportedly involved inmates under the influence of contraband substances. These events have raised ongoing concerns about safety in New York prisons. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 16)
January 14, 2026
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Former Dannemora Mayor Accused of Falsifying Timesheets for Pension Gains: Richard Scholl, the former mayor of Dannemora, has been charged with tampering with public records and falsifying business records. Authorities allege that Scholl manipulated village timesheets to misrepresent correction officers as village employees before their retirement. This was reportedly done to enable certain officers to qualify for more favorable municipal retirement benefits. Investigators claim the officers participated in village projects to support these claims. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 14)
November 27, 2025
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New York Expands Adirondack Conservation Lands in Clinton and Essex Counties: New York's Department of Environmental Conservation has finalized acquisitions protecting over 1,600 acres in Clinton and Essex counties, a move aimed at expanding public access and reinforcing state conservation goals. The purchases include a 1,414-acre easement in Clinton County with a former railroad corridor permitting various outdoor activities but not hunting or fishing. In Essex County, a 210-acre easement in Newcomb adds access to significant historical sites and trails. The effort supports recreation and limits new development. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 27)