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Inmate Dies At Jail In Region; Investigation Underway Inmate Dies At Jail In Region; Investigation Underway
Inmate Dies At Jail In Region; Investigation Underway An investigation is underway after an inmate died at a jail in the region. Staff at the Schenectady County jail discovered 53-year-old Hussayn McCain unresponsive in his cell at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, according to the sheriff’s office. Officers and medics attempted to revive the man, but he was later pronounced dead at Ellis Hospital. Sheriff’s officials did not speculate on a possible cause of death. An official determination will come from the Schenectady County Medical Examiner’s office. There is no evidence to suggest that McCain’s death was a suicide, Deputy Superintend…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center Size, Cost To Be Reduced, Molinaro Says Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center Size, Cost To Be Reduced, Molinaro Says
Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center Size, Cost To Be Reduced, Molinaro Says The size and cost of the plans for the Dutchess County Justice & Transition Center have been reduced due to budgetary and legislative changes, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced Wednesday, May 22. Officials say the County received agreement from the New York State Commission of Correction (COC) to push back the final design plan approval for the center, citing New York State bail reforms and Dutchess County’s successful diversion programs. The COC agreed to extend the final design approval until the end of the year and consider a redesign intended to “significantly reduce…

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by Valerie Musson