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Episode 44- Firecrackers and Textbooks - Sheriff Smith Goes Back To School

OVERVIEW:
“What Do Fireworks and Textbooks Have in Common? 🎆📚”From explosions on the Fourth to enlightening futures at FMCC, this episode of Montgomery County Now brings the boom and the brainpower. Sheriff Jeff Smith shares summer safety reminders, recent incidents across the county, and exciting updates from the Sheriff’s Office. Then, we take a front-row seat on a tour of Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC) with its president, discovering why it's one of the county’s most valuable educational treasures.
OLD NEWS: Sheriff's Facebook Page
🚨 Extreme Weather: First official heatwave hit the county—multiple EMS calls, but no fatalities
🚗 Traffic Incidents: Major accidents in Fultonville, Charleston (38 tons of lime spill), and a truck into a house
💥 House Explosion: Propane tank explosion in Minden/Canajoharie—victim seriously burned but recovering
🎓 Training Updates:
Investigator Cody Fabian graduates FBI Crisis Negotiation Training
CPR recertification for all dispatchers and deputies
Marine Unit out patrolling rivers due to high-speed complaints
🚤 Boater Reminders: Speed limits enforced—No Wake Zones and 5–10 mph restrictions stressed
💰 Grants at Work: Two fully grant-funded patrol vehicles added—no local match funds required
👮‍♀️ Community Outreach:
Graduation & prom season passed safely
Ongoing child safety ID events and demonstrations
Partnership with Kyla’s Care Packages—deputies now carrying support kits for those in need
🛍️ Crime Updates: Continued arrests for welfare fraud, retail theft, domestic disturbances
🧯 Holiday Advisory: Fireworks safety reminder for pets, veterans with PTSD, and community peace
GUESTS:
Dr. Greg TruckenmillerPresident, Fulton-Montgomery Community CollegeHighlights:
Full facility tour of FMCC with Sheriff Jeff Smith
Emphasis on FMCC’s impact and importance in county development
FMCC praised as a "gem" of Montgomery County with programs that prepare youth for brighter futures
Sheriff encourages families to visit and consider FMCC for education and training
UPCOMING EVENTS:
🔗 Full Events Calendar
July 4 – Independence Day
County-wide celebrations — fireworks, parades, BBQs
Reminder: Be respectful of neighbors, pets, and veterans. Use fireworks safely and legally
July 8 – Montgomery County Youth Day
📍 Annex Building Field, Park Street, Village of Fonda
🎈 1,000–1,500 kids expected
Activities: Safe child IDs, bounce houses, educational demos, giveaways
🎉 Free & open to the public
👏 Special thanks to Brenda Rabbit, Youth Bureau Director
RESOURCES:
📲 Download Our App for real-time updates: Get the APP
🚨 Emergency? Dial 911
📞 Non-Emergency? Call us at (518) 853-5500

Episode 43 - “From Moo to Millions: How Montgomery is Attracting Big Business”

EPISODE 24
June 10, 2025
OVERVIEW:
"Amazon Eyes Montgomery County + 750 Jobs? What the Sheriff and Ken Rose Just Revealed!"From chocolate milk to multi-million dollar investments—this episode of Montgomery County Now covers it all. Sheriff Jeff Smith shares updates from the Sheriff's Office, gives a big shout-out to recent community efforts, and sits down with Director of Economic Development Ken Rose to discuss a potential Amazon distribution center, housing developments, and revitalization efforts across the county.
OLD NEWS:
Follow for real-time community stories → Montgomery County Sheriff on Facebook
International Firefighters Day Honored
Correction Officer Week Recognized
MADD Event at OESJ with State and Local Police
Mental Health Awareness Month Acknowledged
Multiple Arrests for Welfare Fraud, DWIs, and More
911 Center Faced Outages—All Services Restored
Safe Return of Runaway Juveniles
Blue Friday Law Enforcement Memorial Attended
Operation Safe Stop Enforced on County School Buses
Emergency Preparedness Trainings Held Across County
Civil Office Earns Accreditation from NYS Sheriff's Association
Correctional Facility Cleanup Crew Aids Earth Day Trash Pickup
Venison Delivery to Veterans & Seniors across Counties
EMS Staff Awarded for Life-Saving Response in Fonda
Boater Safety Course Conducted (New Law in Effect)
Officer Bill Blair Retires After 27 Years of Service
GUESTS:
Ken RoseDirector, Montgomery County Economic DevelopmentHighlights:
Discussed Montgomery County Business Development Center’s evolving mission
Shared the 3.2M sq. ft. proposed Amazon Distribution Center in Town of Florida (750+ jobs, $300M investment)
Explained growth in the 5S Corridor: Target, Dollar General, Beechnut, Alpenhaus
New Dollar General Refrigeration Center: 163,000 sq. ft., $75M project, 150 jobs
Addressed housing initiatives: Echo Flats (Amsterdam), Dutch Hollow (Golf Course Rd)
Previewed redevelopment efforts at the old Beech-Nut site in Canajoharie
Highlighted potential new daycare in the Nelliston school building
Stressed need for sewer/water infrastructure and collaborative grant work with municipalities
UPCOMING EVENTS:
View full event list: Montgomery County Events
May 17 – 250-Year Celebration of Freedom
Saint Kateri Shrine, State Hwy 5, Town of Mohawk
May 18 – Opening Day at Fort Klock
10 AM–4 PM, St. Johnsville
May 25 – Tribes Hill Fire Department Annual Breakfast + Memorial Day Parade
Breakfast in morning, Parade after, Tribes Hill
May 25 – Memorial Day Ceremony
2 PM, Town of Florida Memorial Site
May 26 – Memorial Day County-Wide Parades
Locations: St. Johnsville, Fonda-Fultonville, Glen, Hagaman, Charleston (4 PM)
RESOURCES:
📱 Download Our App for real-time updates: Get the APP
🚨 Emergency? Dial 911 for immediate assistance.
📞 Need Support? Call us at (518) 853-5500 for non-emergency help

Episode 42 - The Moo-stery Show - Welcome to Dygerts Farm

🐄 EPISODE 42
April 8, 2025
🎙️ OVERVIEW:
“Forget donuts—this week, we’re talking chocolate milk and cow encounters!”
Sheriff Jeff heads out to Digert’s Dairy Farm for a fresh-air episode full of chocolate milk, four-legged friends, and a few hoof-stomping surprises. From Easter eggs to venison deliveries, distracted driving enforcement to autism awareness, this show hits every corner of the county.
 
📰 RECENT NEWS:
🔵 Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Stay alert behind the wheel—it could save a life.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid0ncq3ZhjUMR2EKnmfjKHXnRXGfhmmVtLNmGexwfaCyJgdLrJu2NVu6AomhsLZvZNml
🧩 Autism Awareness Month
Supporting inclusion and understanding across Montgomery County.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/1077603364409785:539977508724702
🛟 Boater Safety Course Available!
2025 requires certification—free courses offered at the Sheriff’s Office.
👮 Billy Blare Retires After 27 Years
A heartfelt thank you for decades of service.
⚠️ Rabies Alert from Public Health
Stay informed and keep pets safe.
🚨 Major Arrests for Welfare Fraud
Over $130,000 saved in false claims.
🔗 https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/press?fbclid=IwY2xjawJh7uNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHj2yeFPFQa28yc38JmyqT3L7GH3vivPel2SbyCg7twOOjSfKwVuoJ3r4QDOh_aem_9Hw46t1P4BBDucpMR0Wrdw
🔒 Weapons, Contraband & Larceny Cases
More details in our press room.
📊 Monthly Stats Report
Transparency matters—see what’s happening.
🔗 https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/reporting
 
🎥 GUEST:
LIVE from Digert’s Farm!
Chocolate milk. Cows. Sheriff Jeff. Enough said.
 
🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTS:
See full calendar: https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/events
🥚 Easter Events & Egg Hunts
County-wide fun throughout the week!
🦌 April 17: Venison Program
Fresh venison for seniors in Montgomery, Fulton & Hamilton Counties.
🐟 April 18: Fish Fry @ Amsterdam Elks Lodge
🍗 April 19: Amsterdam WingFest
Downtown will be spicy, saucy, and packed!
 
📲 RESOURCES:
📱 Download Our App
Get real-time updates: https://apps.myocv.com/share/a63812072
🚓 Emergency? Dial 911
📞 Non-Emergency Support: Call (518) 853-5500

Episode 41: The Skeeter Interview!

🎙️ EPISODE 41: The Real News Maker in Montgomery County (and Thank Goodness for Spring!)
 
SHOW WEBSITE LINK WITH MORE INFORMATION: https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/resources/record/recpaybLFFZpsesuk?sId=yLGCFdlunHwp
 
🌷🚔 From Scanner Report origins to dodging flooding—this week is packed with good news, spring vibes, and a special guest with deep roots in the county.
 
 
📰 RECENT NEWS:
✅ Dodged a Flooding Bullet!
Thanks to some luck and prep, Montgomery County avoided major flooding.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid0oZy7hTxqfziWa5E1cMNBbtBx7mnbZJbPYEPXRAsaPn3DzUagVVJ6PxNZANXHsYJjl
☘️ Safe & Fun St. Patrick’s Day
Everyone celebrated responsibly—thank you!
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid02XkVaisB8r7TSxFQzjocoXughE9sciMkgm1gyYsKENCMSHCmtYVdfzb44QD8gwkYVl
🔥 BURN BAN is in Effect
🚫 No outdoor burning through May 14, 2025
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid034fBFTf9e2tZGif3pKw13a8JNPPVAJhp7aBxhknS3pAZu8eyYe7q81zZmTs95xhRSl
🚗 Spring is HERE!
Look alive—don’t speed, stay safe, and enjoy the sunshine.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid0FobPnTat5NMTB5bqdAdSnTBf6BxQNMqCt2wvs59M8PtGo2VRHFGSWBWY36QS3th3l
💪 Empowering Women @ HFM BOCES
Celebrating Women's History Month with a great event.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid0x2YJh5sZkHovxVYRAEgQ1JsCZ2F2C8k21ck48NWgjxSSUQojNK8n1n9TBTsKMXz9l
🚨 Deputy Parslow in Action!
Watch him make a difference in real-time!
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid034wtMbRz4EdszfbLnUZwn1AdcvANZPYKXQTCKyRoEMv6G3Rw4i55on2ZpnLZTnfwTl
🏀 Basketball vs Fonda-Fultonville Kids
The Sheriff’s Office laced up and had some fun on the court.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid022AupovQRFWFJLHND8Zm12SqxRcRbrirpnnVY6tK6qpSJdtHHVKVaomNbUJG75LEwl
🚒 EMS & Local Fire Training
Always training to keep our community safe.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/nymcso/posts/pfbid02WN7cyhh1Zugxe6feMNK5Sy984dcam3d9UrWJsm6q5Qtu76ErD3g1qef5AHCQsGjFl
🥣 Sheriff Judges Soup at Ayers Fundraiser
Local comfort food and support!
🔎 Criminal Investigations – Public Lewdness, ATM Theft & More
Press release center:
🔗 https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/press
 
 
 
🎤 GUEST:
👤 John “Skeeter” Fonda
📻 The OG behind The Scanner Report
🐛 Fun fact: His nickname came from a childhood memory in Fultonville… involving an actual skeeter!
🎙️ Hear how the Scanner Report began and why Skeeter is a beloved community voice.
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552685231057
 
 
📆 UPCOMING EVENTS:
🗓️ View full calendar → https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/events
March 18: Winter Swim @ Lynch Middle School
March 22: Spring Craft Fair, Fonda-Fultonville – 10AM
March 24: 🎯 Sheriff Summer Camp Fundraiser @ Lorenzo’s – DON’T MISS IT!
March 29: Habitat for Humanity Chili Fundraiser @ Lionstree BBQ
🧑‍💼 Speed Networking @ Allen House, FMCC
 
 
📲 RESOURCES:
📱 Download our app for live updates:
🔗 https://apps.myocv.com/share/a63812072
📞 Emergency? Dial 911
📞 Non-Emergency Support: (518) 853-5500

Episode 40 - "Summer is coming, EMS Anniversary, but is it REALLY JEFF SMITH"

EPISODE 40 - March 7, 2025 🎙️
OVERVIEW:
🚨 EMS is celebrating one year of dedicated service! 🏥 Summer is around the corner – are you ready? Plus, fraud arrests, property scams, and AI Jeff Smith? 🤖 Buckle up, Montgomery County!
 
 
🔥 RECENT NEWS:
🔹 🚔 Deputy Departure (Town of Webb / Warren County)
📌 Read More
🔹 🎉 EMS 1-Year Anniversary - A Year of Lifesaving Service!
📌 Read More
🔹 📞 911 Outage - What You Need to Know!
📌 Read More
🔹 ⚠️ Emergency Preparedness Class - DAYTIME Session!
📌 Read More
🔹 🚨 Welfare Fraud Crackdown - Four Arrests
📌 Read More
🔹 🚺 March is Women's History Month!
📌 Read More
🔹 🐕 K9 Programs Are Expanding! More Dogs on Duty!
📌 Read More
🔹 🚨 Property Scams on the Rise – Stay ALERT!
📌 Read More
🔹 🚒 Firefighters Unite - Countywide Meeting!
📌 Read More
🔹 🎯 Sheriff's Summer Camp Fundraiser - March 24!
📌 Read More
🔹 🌐 Brand NEW Website - Built for YOU!
📌 Explore It Here
🔹 📊 Montgomery County Stats - What’s Happening?
📌 View Report
 
 
🎙️ GUEST:
🎤 Chris Dancy - The World’s Most Connected Person
📌 Learn More
🔹 The Sheriff's Office NEW Website Features:
✅ 🌟 Brand New Homepage - Easier to navigate
✅ 📲 Submit Tips Anonymously
✅ 👥 Meet Your Sheriff's Office Team
✅ 📚 Resources for Families & Communities
✅ 📅 Events Engine - Never Miss an Event!
✅ 💰 Digital Donations - Support Montgomery County!
✅ 🤖 Meet AI Sheriff Jeff Smith! - Your 24/7 Digital Sheriff
 
 
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS:
🎟 Full Event Listings & Details:
📌 Check Our Calendar
📆 March 9, 2025 - 🍽️ Town of Mohawk Fire Dept Pancake & French Toast Breakfast
📆 March 12, 2025 - 🎓 Fonda Senior Class vs. Staff Fundraiser (6 PM)
📆 March 8, 2025 - 🥣 Annual Soup Fundraiser
📆 March 15, 2025 - 🍻 Amsterdam Pub Crawl (1 PM - 8 PM)
📆 March 8, 2025 - 🏺 Antique Show & Sale (10 AM - 4 PM)
📆 March 16, 2025 - 🥞 Ames Volunteer Fire Dept Pancake Breakfast (7 AM - 10 AM)
📆 March 24, 2025 - 🚔 Summer Camp Fundraiser at Lorenzo’s
 
📲 RESOURCES:
📌 🔴 Download Our App for Real-Time Updates:
👉 Get the App
🚨 Emergency? Dial 911 for Immediate Assistance
📞 Need Support? Contact Us at (518) 853-5500 for Non-Emergency Help
 
 

EPISODE 39 - "Batten down the hatches! 🌬️❄️

EPISODE 39 - "Batten down the hatches! 🌬️❄️ 
📅 February 18, 2025
👀 Full Show Notes: https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/resources/record/recCYN1G5Ei8tCs2Q?sId=yLGCFdlunHwp
 
OVERVIEW:
🚨 "Batten down the hatches!" 🌬️❄️ With wild weather sweeping through the county, we're talking about road safety, recovery resources, and community support. Plus, how to get your hands on life-saving Narcan and a new youth clubhouse for our community.
 
RECENT NEWS:
🌨️ State of Emergency Declared – Stay safe, stay informed! Read more
🚧 Road Closures: These Rules Are for Your Safety – Avoid unnecessary risks! Details here
🎉 911’s Birthday! – Honoring our dispatchers. See the tribute
🏔️ Snowmobile Patrols Out in Full Force! – Stay safe on the trails. More info
👮 National School Resource Officer (SRO) Day – Thanking those who keep our schools safe. Read more
💖 Valentine’s Day Recap – A day full of love and appreciation. Check it out
🕊️ Greene County Undersheriff & Binghamton Firefighter Deaths – Our thoughts are with their families.
🚔 Recent Arrests & Crime Reports – Get the latest updates. Press releases here
☕ Coffee with a Cop at Target – Building connections with the community. Event details
🚗 DWI Stops Over Super Bowl Weekend – Keeping our roads safe! Read more
🎉 Congrats Tim Miller! – Recognizing achievements. More info
 
GUEST: Ginger Cato
Director, Rob Constantine Recovery Community and Outreach Center
💙 25 years of dedication to recovery and support services!
🔹 What is the HFM Prevention Council?
A nonprofit agency funded by NYS Office of Addiction Services and Support & Office of Mental Health
Providing addiction recovery services and mental health support
🔹 Youth Clubhouse in Amsterdam
A safe space for young people affected by addiction
Offering mentorship, support, and prevention programs
📍 Learn more: Youth Clubhouse Info
🔹 Recovery Support: 14 Staff in Recovery Supporting Others
Peer support specialists available across Montgomery County
📍 Facebook Page: HFM Prevention Council
🔹 NARCAN Training & Distribution
NYS Opioid Overdose Program providing FREE Narcan Kits
50 Narcan Boxes installed throughout the county
📍 More info & locations: HFM Prevention Council
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
See all events NOW LIVE: https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/events
📅 February 24, 2025 – Habitat Chicken Parm - Amsterdam
📅 March 2, 2025 – Vegetable Gardening Class Ft Plain
📅March 2, 2025 – JYP Annual Noodle Night- Canjo
📅 March 24, 2025 – Sheriff’s Summer Camp Fundraiser at Lorenzo’s More info
 
RESOURCES:
📲 Download Our App for Real-Time Updates: Get the APP
📞 Emergency? Dial 911 for immediate assistance.
📞 Need Support? Contact us at (518) 853-5500 for non-emergency help.
This episode is packed with critical updates, community initiatives, and life-saving resources—don't miss it! 🎙️💙 #MontgomeryCountyNow #RecoverySupport #StaySafe

Episode 38 - "Winter Weather! Big Arrests! New Homes & Comfort Food!!!"

🚨 EPISODE 38 IS HERE! 🚨
"Winter Weather, Big Arrests, New Homes with Habitat For Humanity & Comfort Food!"
Montgomery County is keeping busy, and we've got all the updates you need – from critical emergency training to new housing projects and must-know scam alerts. PLUS, we welcome a special guest from Habitat for Humanity to talk about how you can help build homes and change lives! 
 
🎧 LISTEN NOW!
👉 Full Show Notes & Links: https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com/resources/record/recC75lOCglNuccTp?sId=yLGCFdlunHwp
👉 Podcast Streaming: https://yourpodcastlinkhere.com
👉🏻 Youtube https://youtu.be/PrclCS0-BCc
 
🔥 HEADLINES THIS WEEK:
❄️ Winter Weather Updates & Warming Centers: Stay safe & prepared! Details Here
🚨 Fake Money & Major Arrests: Get the latest from our press release section. Read More
🛥️ Boaters Beware: New 2025 Boaters Certificate Requirement – Get certified for FREE! Learn More
🚌 Electric Bus Training for Emergency Crews: Preparing for the future of transportation! Read More
🏆 Sheriff Smith Elected Sergeant at Arms! Details Here
📢 SCAM ALERT! Avoid the latest fraud schemes. Read More
🚨 Blue Envelope Program – Helping drivers with autism feel safer during traffic stops. Learn More
🎗️ Black History Month Recognitions – Honoring community contributions. Read More
 
 
 
🏡 FEATURED GUEST: MICHAEL REYNOLDS (Habitat for Humanity VP)
🏠 Building Homes & Strengthening Communities!
✅ Latest Habitat Project: 3-bedroom home breaking ground in June
✅ How to Apply for a Home: Click Here or email hfh.mcny@gmail.com
✅ Want to Help? Join the Board or Volunteer! Email to apply: hfh.mcny@gmail.com
💡 Habitat Homes Are NOT Free!
🛠️ Families put in 300 hours of work & receive a low-interest mortgage.
 
 
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS:
🔥 February 9, 2025: Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast (Town of Mohawk)
🥞 February 16, 2025: Town of Ames Fire Department Breakfast
🍽️ March 24, 2025: Lorenzo’s Fundraiser for Sheriff’s Summer Camp
 
 
 
 
📲 STAY CONNECTED:
📌 Download Our App for Updates: Get the App
🚨 Emergency? Dial 911
📞 Need Help? Call (518) 853-5500 for non-emergencies
🔽 Comment below! What’s your favorite part of this week’s episode? 👇 #MontgomeryCountyNY #Podcast #Community

Episode 37 - A look back and forward live show with your favorite guests from 2024!

🎙️ EPISODE 37 IS HERE! 🎉
🚨 A Look Back, A Leap Forward! 🚨We’re kicking off 2025 with a bang! Join Sheriff Jeff Smith as he hosts a special panel of Montgomery County’s movers and shakers to reflect on an incredible 2024 and get excited about the year ahead.
This episode is packed with highlights, inspiring stories, and a look at what’s coming for our amazing community. Here’s what’s in store:
🔥 HOT TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:📉 2024 Recap:
Freezing Rain & Bad Weather Updates: Our team worked tirelessly through tough conditions. Details Here
Honor Guard Formation: Building a legacy of service and excellence. Learn More
Lt. Smith Graduates FBI Academy: Montgomery County leadership reaching new heights! Read More
💬 FEATURED GUESTS:✨ Matthew Ossenfort: Former County Executive, now thriving in the private sector as Area VP at Gallagher Insurance. What’s his take on Montgomery County’s future? Tune in to find out!
✨ Kelley A. Gilligan: Catholic Charities Program Director on how 2024 was a year of impact:
9-bed warming shelter helping those in need.
4000 hotline calls handled!
Domestic Violence Hotline: 518-842-3384
✨ Rob Spagnola: Amsterdam’s Tourism Marketing Director shares:
New 2025 events like live music downtown and Amsterdam’s first-ever Santa-Con!
How sponsors are transforming our community.
✨ Kelly Farquhar: County Historian with stories from our rich past and exciting events coming in 2025:
America 250 Celebration with reenactments, food vendors, and more!
A return of paranormal researcher Brian Cano!
🎉 UPCOMING EVENTS YOU CAN’T MISS:🗓️ 1/12/2025: Town of Mohawk Fire Dept Breakfast, 7 AM🗓️ 1/16/2025: Winners Circle Farm-to-Table Organizational Meeting🗓️ 1/17/2025: Murder Mystery Dinner for the SPCA, 6 PM🗓️ 1/19/2025: Ames Pancake Breakfast, 7 AM–1 PM🗓️ 1/25/2025: The Amsterdam Soupiest!
🎧 LISTEN NOW!👉 Full Show Notes & Links: https://montgomerycountysheriffny.com👉 Podcast Streaming: https://yourpodcastlinkhere.com
Let us know your favorite moments from the past year and what YOU want to see in 2025! Drop your thoughts in the comments below.👇
📲 Don’t forget to download our app for updates: Get the App💙 Together, we’re making Montgomery County stronger every day! 💪 #MontgomeryCountyNY #Podcast #2025Vision

Episode 36 - “HOOO HOOO HOOLY COW: Tis The Season in Montgomery County”

🚨 EPISODE 36 - “HOOO HOOO HOOLY COW: Tis The Season in Montgomery County” 🚨
📅 Release Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
👀OVERVIEW:
Join us as we celebrate the holiday spirit in Montgomery County with quality law enforcement and a caring community. From festive events to important updates, this episode is packed with holiday cheer and essential information. 🎄🎅
🔄 Recent News:
Passing of K9 Gaj
• Our thoughts are with Sgt Nair during this difficult time.
• Learn More
Winter Weather
• Stay informed about the latest winter weather updates and safety tips.
• More Info
Shop with the Sheriff
• Join us at Crossgates and Amsterdam for a special shopping event with the Sheriff.
• Event Details
Giving Tuesday Update
• A recap of our successful Giving Tuesday initiatives.
• Read More
Amsterdam Woman Arrested
• An arrest was made involving a fake identity.
• Details
Railway Incident
• Stay updated on the recent railway incident and safety measures.
• More Info
Special Delivery for 911 Dispatchers
• A special delivery was made to our dedicated 911 dispatchers.
• Read More
3rd Annual Emergency Services Convoy
• Highlights from the annual convoy event.
• Event Recap
Thanks4Giving 5K
• A look back at the Thanks4Giving 5K event.
• More Info
🎙️ Guests:
• Santa Claus
• Discover what’s happening between now and Christmas!
• Find out what Santa is looking for this Christmas and whether you should leave a veggie plate.
 
📅 Upcoming Events:
• December 14, 2024: Meet Santa and the Grinch at Gabrianas
• December 14, 2024: Parade of Lights with Santa in Fort Plain
• December 14, 2024: Cookies with Santa at Amsterdam Riverfront Center
• December 14, 2024: SPCA Fundraiser - Carols, Cocktails, and Brunch
• December 15, 2024: Canjo School Nutcracker Play
• December 13, 2024: Origami Ornament Class with Heather Lopez at 37 Prospect St
• January 8, 2024: Recap
 
📲 Resources:
• Stay Updated: Download our app for real-time updates: Get the App
• Emergency? Dial 911 for immediate assistance.
• Need Support? Contact us at (518) 853-5500 for non-emergency help.

Episode 35: "Don’t Mess with Farmers!" 🐄🌾

OVERVIEW:
Why Montgomery County stands strong for its farmers, a big change in Amsterdam, and exciting holiday events to kick off the season!
🔄 Recent News:
Stealing from Farmers, Do Not Try it in Montgomery County
A strong message against theft from our local farmers.
Learn More
Weather Getting Wetter and Colder
Prepare for the changing weather conditions in Montgomery County.
More Info
Retail Theft Meeting with Hannaford Protection Award
Recognizing efforts to combat retail theft.
Details
Reading to Elementary School at Canajoharie Central School
Engaging with young minds through reading initiatives.
Event Recap
Second DARE Instructor in Montgomery County
Congratulations to Sgt. Dygert on this achievement.
More Info
Big Donation for K9 Unit from Pine Tree Rifle Club
Supporting our K9 unit with generous contributions.
Read More
Chief Change in Amsterdam
Updates on leadership changes in Amsterdam.
Details
Hunting Season is Here
Important reminders for hunters to respect property signs.
More Info
New Correction Officers on the Team
Welcoming new members to our corrections team.
More Info
🎙️ Guests:
Jeff M. Methven, CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital
Two years in Montgomery County, previously with Saratoga Hospitals for 17 years.
Leading a team of 1600 employees, focusing on expanding services and providers.
Addressing recruitment challenges and enhancing access to care.
Behavioral and addiction care units aiding law enforcement.
Joint emergency preparedness efforts with the hospital.
Expanding urgent care and facilities within and beyond the county.
Learn More
 
📅 Upcoming Events:
November 27, 2024: Thanksgiving meals delivered by the Sheriff’s office.
November 28, 2024: Thanks for Giving 9am Race!
November 29, 2024: Black Friday & Amsterdam Tree Lighting.
November 30, 2024: Salvation Toy Drive drop-off at 8am & No Shave November donation to Office for the Aging.
December 5, 2024: Don’t Stop Believing Toy Drive.
December 7, 2024: Montgomery County Sheriff SHOP with a COP at Walmart in Amsterdam, Elves Day Out, and Breakfast with Santa.
📲 Resources:
Stay Updated: Download our app for real-time updates: Get the App
Emergency? Dial 911 for immediate assistance.
Need Support? Contact us at (518) 853-5500 for non-emergency help.