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Governor Announces Increased Patrols And Safety Measures For Thanksgiving Travel Governor Announces Increased Patrols And Safety Measures For Thanksgiving Travel
Governor Announces Increased Patrols And Safety Measures For Thanksgiving Travel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide increase in law enforcement patrols and safety checks to ensure road safety during the busy Thanksgiving holiday, which runs from Saturday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Dec. 1. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are ramping up efforts to secure roads during Thanksgiving week, a peak time f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region
Memorial Weekend Busts: Hundreds Arrested In NY For DWI; Here's Breakdown By Region New data from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office unveiled that state police arrested hundreds of people for drunk driving over Memorial Day weekend - and issued tens of thousands of tickets. Hochul released the data on Tuesday, June 4, just over a week after Memorial Day weekend, which saw extra state police enforcement and sobriety checkpoints in anticipation of drunk and distracted driving. “New York State has zero tolerance for drunk and impaired driving, and we are doing everything in our power to prevent the senseless tragedies that result from it,” Hochul said in a statement, adding that he…

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by Sophie Grieser