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Thursday, March 14, 2013  State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force over the next several days, setting up sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter drunk driving.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Authorities say dozens of people have been arrested in a three-county crackdown on welfare fraud in Central New York.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  With the unofficial last weekend of summer upon Central New York, police are amping up their effort to crack down on DWI.

Monday, August 20, 2012  The Madison County Task Force on Bath Salts called upon the Governor and State Legislature to enact tougher laws against synthetic drugs earlier this month.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The Madison County Task Force on Bath Salts is calling upon the Governor and State Legislature to enact tougher laws against synthetic drugs.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Now that Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared war on synthetic drugs, can police crime labs keep up with the demand for scientific analysis.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Governor Andrew Cuomo is cracking down on the possession and sale of synthetic drugs commonly called "bath salts."

Monday, August 06, 2012  After pilots were targeted by electronic laser pointers from the ground, a senator is targeting the devices.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The Thruway Authority says state police issued more than 1,000 tickets during a recent crackdown on motorists who speed through work zones on the highway system.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Lawmakers in Albany are considering legislation that would crackdown on cyberbullying.

Monday, May 21, 2012  State police will be running a two-week crackdown on seatbelts starting Monday and running through June 3.

Saturday, May 19, 2012  A big seat belt crackdown starts on Monday. "Buckle Up New York" is a 14-day statewide campaign.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Next week, State Police intend to crack down on speeders on the Thruway. Sergeant Robin Urbaniak says it's called "Operation Spring Brake"...brake as in slow down.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  With the St. Patrick's Day holiday almost here, police are planning ahead.

Friday, February 03, 2012  New York State Police say they pulled over 197 drivers on the Thruway during January in an effort to enforce the new "move over" law.