Herkimer County Newswire (Page 8)
Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Herkimer County, NY. (Page 8)
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State senators pass bill to toughen penality for killing police animals
... death of FBI police dog Ape during a raid on a barricaded gunman blamed for the deaths of four people in Herkimer County earlier this month, said Seward, R-Oneonta. "I call Ape the 'Hero of Herkimer' for his courageous sacrifice and feel he, and all ... Comment?
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State Senate passes Law Enforcement Canine Bill
The Law Enforcement Canine Bill, developed in memory of Ape, the FBI dog killed in pursuit of Herkimer County shooting suspect Kurt Meyers, has been approved by the state senate. Comment?
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Bill would increase penalty for killing a police dog
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... under the law when they are injured or die in the line of duty." The law comes less than a month after the Herkimer County shootings where a gunman killed four people, and then later an FBI dog named Ape (left) during a shootout with police. The ... Comment?
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Benefit event, auction exceeds turnout expectations
The benefit event Sunday for the victims and their families following those tragic shootings brought hundreds to Herkimer County. Comment?
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A day of rememberance in Herkimer County
Neighbors and businesses in the Village of Mohawk are hanging up purple ribbons to show support to the victims of the shootings in Herkimer County. Comment?
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Community supports victims' families
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... hundreds of people filled the American Legion with that idea in mind. MOHAWK--When tragedy and sorrow struck Herkimer County two weeks ago, community members knew from the beginning that there would be an abundance of support for the four victims' ... Comment?
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Boy Scouts hold fundraising effort for families of the Valley shooting victims
... out these community and these families." Forbes says he is proud of all of his scouts and the his fellow Herkimer County residents who helped the cause on Saturday. He said "That's the Mohawk Valley. It's amazing that the people, with the tough ... Comment?
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DA: Gunman in deadly NY rampage had 95 rounds left
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... he was killed in a shootout with police. The Observer-Dispatch of Utica reports (http://bit.ly/Y9WtBQ ) that Herkimer County District Attorney told county legislators Wednesday night that police found the ammunition on Kurt Myers' body and inside ... Comment?
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New York politicians hope to make killing a police dog a felony offense
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The Herkimer County Legislature passed a resolution on Friday to honor the victims and express gratitude to the responders of the tragic events of Mar. Comment?
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"Zero Waste" Lunch Challenge Kicks Offs In Sauquoit
"Reduce, reuse, and recycle;" that was the theme at Sauquoit Middle School this afternoon. Comment?
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Police dog killed in Herkimer raid was wearing bulletproof vest
The FBI dog killed during a standoff between a gunman and police in Herkimer County last week was in fact wearing a bulletproof vest, YNN reported . 2 comments
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FBI: APE stands for "Area Protection Expert," K9 rose to top of training class
As the FBI continues to mourn the loss of their K9 member shot in the Herkimer County standoff, they are also touched by the support being show for the dog named Ape. Comment?
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Bells to ring Monday for victims of Herkimer County shootings
HERKIMER COUNTY, N.Y. - Bells will ring Monday in honor of those who lost their lives in last week's tragic shootings and those who came to their aid. Comment?
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Mohawk Valley Apparel Selling Shirts To Support Valley Shooting Spree Victims' Families
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A local business owner who was right next door to the scene of one of the horrific shootings that claimed four lives in Herkimer County is raising money for the victims of the Valley Shooting Spree. Comment?
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Services held for Thomas Stefka
Services were held in Herkimer on Wednesday for lifelong Herkimer County resident Thomas Stefka, one of the victims in last week's tragic shootings. Comment?
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No leads, no background on shooting suspect's motive
New York State Police are coming up empty-handed in their ongoing quest for answers as to why gunman Kurt Myers went on a shooting spree in Herkimer County last week, shooting six people, killing four. Comment?
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Suspect in shooting rampage had major financial trouble
... AM Arcade, NY Authorities identified Kurt Myers, 64, as a suspect in the shooting deaths of four people in Herkimer County, NY on Mar. 13, 2013. (WSYR-TV) HERKIMER, N.Y. (AP) - Police say the man who fatally shot four people in two upstate New York ... Comment?
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Letter: Cruel use of service dog in Herkimer standoff
Herkimer County last week. The gunman was killed after a 19-hour standoff and gun battle at an abandoned building where he had taken refuge. Compounding this tragedy is the question of ... Comment?
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Organizers seek donations for shooting benefit
... protecting his handler when authorities went after the shooting suspect. Money for that fund will go to the Herkimer County Humane Society in Ape's honor, View said. If you are interested in donating food for the event or items for the Chinese ... Comment?
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Family, friends gather to honor lives of victims of Herkimer shooting rampage
Family and friends will gather Tuesday to honor the life of one of the victims of the deadly shooting rampage in Herkimer County. Comment?
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