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Apply Now: New York State Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam Open Through Sept. 17, 2025

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New York State Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam Now Open for Applications

Positions Available In:

  • Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

  • Office of State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

  • State University of New York (SUNY)

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: September 17, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST

  • Exam Date: November 2025 (Exact date provided in admission notice)

  • Application Fee: Free (All exam fees waived through December 2027)

Job Titles Covered by This Exam

  1. DEC

    • Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1

    • Forest Ranger 1

  2. State Parks

    • Park Police Officer Trainee

  3. SUNY

    • University Police Officer 1

Updated Age Requirements

  • Park Police Officer and University Police Officer candidates must not have passed their 43rd birthday by the test date (increased from age 35)

  • No maximum age requirement for Environmental Conservation Police Officer or Forest Ranger candidates

Language Proficiency Opportunities

  • Park Police and University Police positions available for those proficient in Spanish

  • Environmental Conservation Police positions available for those proficient in Spanish or Chinese

  • Language proficiency will be assessed at the time of hire

Application Instructions

Who Should Apply

  • Individuals interested in public safety, environmental protection, and campus security

  • Candidates from diverse backgrounds

  • Anyone seeking a meaningful and stable public service career

Resources Available

  • Test preparation guide

  • Informational videos

  • Detailed webpages on job roles and the exam process

Statements from State Officials

  • Timothy Hogues (Civil Service Commissioner): Encourages those interested in helping others to apply

  • SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.: Emphasizes the importance of safety on campuses

  • DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton: Highlights the professionalism and mission of Forest Rangers and ECOs

  • Parks Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons: Calls for applicants to help protect New York’s state parks and historic sites

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Clarkstown Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl Launches Text Alerts for Tax Bill Updates

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August 9, 2026

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — Beginning with the new tax season on September 1, the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office will offer residents a new and convenient way to receive updates about their tax bills directly by text message.

Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl announced that residents can opt in to the service by texting “TAXINFO” to 845-644-6899.

Once a resident’s tax bill is ready, those enrolled will receive a text message containing a link. Residents can then enter their property address to view their tax bill and, if they choose, make a payment online.

The new text notification system does not replace traditional mailed tax bills. Residents who sign up for the service will continue to receive their regular tax bill in the mail. The text alerts are intended to provide an additional and more convenient way for residents to know when their bills are available and access their information.

“Residents asked for a simpler way to receive tax bill information, and I’m proud that we were able to make it happen,” Wohl said.

Residents with questions about the new service can contact the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office at 845-639-2010.

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Flock Cameras in Rockland County: Safety Tool or Privacy Concern?

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August 8, 2026

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Flock cameras have become an increasingly debated topic across the country, including here in Rockland County.

Flock cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement to capture license plates and vehicle characteristics as vehicles pass by. Police can use the information to assist with investigations, including locating stolen vehicles, identifying vehicles associated with wanted suspects, helping find missing people and developing leads following crimes.

One of the cameras pictured is located outside The Shops at Nanuet in Clarkstown. A graphic from the website DeFlock also shows reported camera locations throughout the area.

Supporters say the technology can give police an important investigative tool and help solve crimes more quickly. Critics, however, have raised concerns about privacy and the collection of information about where people drive, even when they are not suspected of committing a crime.

The debate ultimately comes down to a question of public safety versus privacy.

What do you think? Are Flock cameras a valuable tool for law enforcement, or are they an intrusion on your privacy?

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