Monday, November 29, 2021

More new laws in New York: Governor signs bills affecting prisons, youthful offender designation after sentencing

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Governor Kathy Hochul has signed bills into law related to criminal justice: • L 2021, ch 570: Amends the Correction Law to prohibit “d...
Friday, November 26, 2021

Schuyler County Officials Warn: Be aware of unsolicited property offers. “Know your rights before you sign.”

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Schuyler County Clerk Theresa Philbin and County Attorney Steven Getman are warning property owners to be aware of unsolicited offers to buy...
Monday, November 22, 2021

Governor Hochul signs new criminal legal system laws

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed several bills relevant to the New York State criminal justice system. The new laws include: • L....
Monday, November 15, 2021

Schuyler County Opposes Hochul Prison Closures

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The Schuyler County Legislature has come out against what it called Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “abrupt, secretive and unsafe” prison closures on p...

New York’s New Policing Reforms Go into Effect

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The “ New York State Professional Policing Act (PPA) of 2021 ” went into effect on October 16. Among the changes are minimum hiring standa...
Monday, November 8, 2021

Second Amendment Legal Update: November, 2021

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A monthly update, prepared for the Schuyler County Chapter of S.C.O.P.E. NY , a statewide 501(c)4 organization dedicated to preserving the 2...
Friday, November 5, 2021

NOTICE AND PETITION OF FORECLOSURE: COUNTY OF SCHUYLER, STATE OF NEW YORK

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Please take notice that on the 2d day of November, 2021, the Treasurer, County of Schuyler (the “Enforcing Officer”) of the County of Schuyl...
Monday, November 1, 2021

New law gives courts guidance on pet custody in divorce cases

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From Syracuse.com : Rather than treating pets the same as a dining table, the law requires judges in divorce proceedings to consider the ani...
Monday, October 25, 2021

New Laws Meant to Combat the Opioid Crisis in New York State

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New York State has enacted a package of bills “ designed to remove barriers to drug treatment and make substance abuse prevention resources ...
Monday, October 18, 2021

Three opioid distributors to pay up to $546,000 in settlement with Schuyler County

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Three major drug distributors will pay Schuyler County up to $546,000 to settle claims they contributed to the ongoing opioid crisis in that...