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Despite scrutiny, lawyer says sex offender registry is old, but still serves its purpose

SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — Court documents from 2013 revealed that Ryan Pontello, 33, of Clay, N.Y., was arrested for sex crimes against a 5-year-old girl in Oswego…

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Timeline: All the I-Team knows about Ryan Pontello, accused of luring, raping young girl

SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — On Tuesday, June 10, the Onondaga County Sheriff and District Attorney came together to announce the arrest of 33-year-old Ryan Pontello.…

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New York lawmakers push for stricter gun laws targeting Glock’s convertible pistols

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Democratic lawmakers are trying to make gun laws even harder in New York, including the sale of Glock brand firearms. Legislation passed a senate…

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Ex-boyfriend charged with murder in the death of 14-year-old Samantha Humphrey

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — It has been two years since the body of 14-year-old Samantha Humphrey was pulled from the Mohawk River after months of searching for the missing…

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Frustration mounts over New York work zone speeding cameras

SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — Frustration is growing among Central New Yorkers over the state’s work zone speed enforcement program, which has been in place since 2021.…

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Three correction officers connected to Marcy beating reject plea deals

ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — Three of the correction officers connected to the death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility rejected their plea deals in a Utica courtroom…

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Judge in Carrie Weiser murder case appears to push against reduced sentence

CATSKILL, NY (Times Union) — The legal team for convicted murderer Carrie Weiser continued to argue for a reduced sentence Thursday under a 2019 state law that gives…

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NYS budget proposal: Marijuana odor can trigger probable cause

ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — As part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget, the odor of marijuana could trigger probable cause for a police officer if someone is driving.…

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Albany man faces court two years after arrest for assaulting officer

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man appeared in Albany County court Tuesday morning over two years after he was arrested. Eric Frazier, 56, was arrested in June 2022 for…

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Attorney weighs in on unprecedented delay in Trump trial

NEW YORK, NY (WRGB) — The decision to overturn President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial has been delayed until next week. New York Judge Juan…

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