Melissa Krull
Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1 Central NY
@SPECNews1CNY Award-winning Multimedia Journalist based in the Mohawk Valley • Wife of a Combat Marine Veteran • RTs ≠ endorsements
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2 weeks ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Melissa Krull
In New York state, you don’t have to get pulled over to be fined for speeding. The violation notice could come in the mail. In 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program. It’s a five-year program designed to make work zones safer on New York state roads. It seems to be working. Officials said 155,000 violations have been issued.
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2 months ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Melissa Krull
A 22-day prison strike and the multiple deaths of those incarcerated during that time has reignited conversations about reforms in the state prison system. A report last fall claims white people were offered parole at higher rates than people of color — and the gap has widened in the last three years.
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Mar 5, 2025 |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Melissa Krull
Western New York areas, the northern Finger Lakes, parts of Central New York and the North Country are all under flood watches.
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Mar 4, 2025 |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Melissa Krull
As correction officers strike, people behind bars are facing a slew of challenges, including a lack of communication. The no-visitation policy in place apparently also applies to an organization providing legal representation and help to prisoners.
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Feb 12, 2025 |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Melissa Krull
First responders are our strength on our worst days, but a recent survey outlines and documents the stresses they face. It’s a stressful job serving a first responder – a rescuer. “It's the nonstop phone calls. It's the not knowing what's going to come next. It's the pressure of performing it. It's the stress of making sure you make the right decisions, the right time for the right people and include everybody there is," said Matt Franklin, director of the state Office of Emergency Management.
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Mohawk Valley Health System CEO/President Darlene Stromstad has announced she will retire this year. She held the position through construction&the opening of the Wynn Hospital in Utica. A committee has been formed to conduct a nationwide search for the next leader. @SPECNews1CNY
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NYSCOPBA officials are currently commenting on ongoing correction officer strikes. WATCH LIVE here-> https://t.co/5h21Q84HX5