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Police Commissioner Of City In Westchester Announces Retirement Police Commissioner Of City In Westchester Announces Retirement
Police Commissioner Of City In Westchester Announces Retirement The commissioner of a police department in Westchester has announced his upcoming retirement.  Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Glenn Scott is set to retire after three years in the position, Director of Communications Timothy Allen announced on Friday, May 12.  Scott said that he will be leaving to focus on personal endeavors.  His last official act of duty will be officiating over the Police Memorial Ceremony on Monday, May 15. Following the event, Deputy Commissioner David Gibson will be sworn in as interim Commissioner.  During his time in Mount Vernon, Scott …
Two Schools In Area Will Remain Remote After Social Media Threats Two Schools In Area Will Remain Remote After Social Media Threats
Two Schools In Area Will Remain Remote After Social Media Threats A pair of schools in the area will remain remote as the police continue an investigation into threats made through social media targeting the buildings. The Poughkeepsie Middle School and Poughkeepsie High School have been closed to in-person learning since Monday, March 21 due to social media threats that were made, according to district officials. Original story - Poughkeepsie HS, MS Go Remote After Social Media Threats As the investigation into the threats is ongoing, a spokesperson for the Dutchess BOCES/Poughkeepsie City School District announced that both schools will remain on a rem…
Authorities Across NY To Step Up Impaired Driving Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend Authorities Across NY To Step Up Impaired Driving Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend
Authorities Across NY To Step Up Impaired Driving Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend Law enforcement agencies across New York will step up patrols over Super Bowl weekend in an effort to target impaired driving. State officials said the enforcement campaign will begin Friday, Feb. 11, and continue through Monday, Feb. 14. The goal of the campaign is to reduce alcohol and drug-related crashes. "As we prepare to travel and get together with friends and family for an exciting Super Bowl Weekend, we are deploying law enforcement to make road travel as safe as possible," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. "Be sure to kick off the weekend by planning ahead for a safe ride ho…