Coverage dated October 24, 2026

New York Halloween DWI patrols target impaired, speeding drivers

Headline from WNYT Albany

State Police and local agencies will step up Halloween patrols across New York to target impaired, distracted and speeding drivers. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the campaign will run from Sunday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 31.

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  1. Rochester First

    Increased police patrols expected through Halloween (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols through Halloween to target impaired and reckless drivers. The enforcement campaign will run from October 25 through October 31.

  2. WNYT Albany

    New York Halloween DWI patrols target impaired, speeding drivers (opens WNYT Albany)

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    WNYT Albany's feed description

    State Police and local agencies will step up Halloween patrols across New York to target impaired, distracted and speeding drivers. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the campaign will run from Sunday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 31.

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