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New York State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday during the Moira town-wide yard sale. Troopers say the collision happened around 11:48 a.m. on County Route 95. Authorities report the driver of one vehicle failed field sobriety tests as the investigation continues.

New York’s power grid operator says the state’s energy system is facing increasing demand while available generating capacity continues to decline. The New York Independent System Operator says major infrastructure investments and careful planning will be needed to maintain reliability as the state works toward its long-term energy goals.

A planned child care center in Plattsburgh has received a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. The funding will help build a 10,000-square-foot facility expected to provide about 150 child care slots. The center will be located in the Air Industrial Park and is aimed at helping working families across Clinton County.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new restrictions affecting public demonstrations, including buffer zones around houses of worship and tougher penalties tied to some protest-related offenses. Supporters say the measures improve public safety, while critics argue they could limit free speech and peaceful protest activities.

The Franklin Town Council has approved a moratorium on certain development projects while the town works toward adopting a zoning law and reviewing building permit procedures. Council members voted 3-to-2 in favor of the measure and rejected a proposed moratorium on battery energy storage systems by a 4-to-1 vote.

SUNY Canton will host state-required security guard training classes June 24th and 25th from 4 to 8 p.m. in Dana Hall. The eight-hour course covers licensing requirements, legal responsibilities, emergency procedures, communications, and ethics. Officials say the class costs $75, space is limited, and advance registration is required.