https://deflockny.org/county/columbia/ Plate-reader stories about Columbia County, New York. en-us Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:31:40 GMT 120 https://lavocedinewyork.com/en/new-york/2026/10/31/flock-cameras-still-up-in-dutchess-county-despite-pledge-to-remove-them-in-30-days/https://lavocedinewyork.com/en/new-york/2026/10/31/flock-cameras-still-up-in-dutchess-county-despite-pledge-to-remove-them-in-30-daysSat, 31 Oct 2026 12:27:00 GMTMany Flock surveillance cameras deployed in a Hudson Valley community are still up more than a month after local officials ... — La Voce di New York · Hudson, Columbia County, Dutchess CountyLa Voce di New YorkNew YorkPushback winColumbia CountyDutchess CountyHudson Valley https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/10/22/metzger-issues-executive-order-prohibiting-use-of-flock-and-ai-assisted-surveillance-tools/https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/10/22/metzger-issues-executive-order-prohibiting-use-of-flock-and-ai-assisted-surveillance-toolsThu, 22 Oct 2026 17:26:59 GMTKINGSTON – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has issued an executive order prohibiting all departments and employees under her authority from purchasing, contracting for, or deploying Flock cameras or and similar AI-assisted surveillance technologies. The county presently does not use those technologies. This is the latest development in a movement where municipalities in the Hudson [ ] — Mid-Hudson News · Hudson, Columbia County, Ulster CountyMid-Hudson NewsNew YorkColumbia CountyUlster County https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/10/22/orange-county-legislators-consider-installing-license-plate-readers-on-county-owned-property/https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/10/22/orange-county-legislators-consider-installing-license-plate-readers-on-county-owned-propertyThu, 22 Oct 2026 10:22:11 GMTGOSHEN – Because of all of the negative publicity about Flock brand license plate readers and surveillance cameras in municipalities around the country, many are pulling the plug on them, and that includes some in the Hudson Valley. But now Orange County Legislator Stephen Hunter has proposed a bill to install, operate, and maintain, LPRs [ ] — Mid-Hudson News · Hudson, Columbia County, Orange CountyMid-Hudson NewsNew YorkColumbia CountyOrange CountyHudson Valley https://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/columbia-county-rejects-flock-moratorium/article_7271fd91-23f4-43f7-846d-17e13e72c18c.htmlhttps://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/columbia-county-rejects-flock-moratorium/article_7271fd91-23f4-43f7-846d-17e13e72c18c.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 22:46:00 GMTHUDSON — A Columbia County’s Board of Supervisors’ committee rejected a proposal to pause the use of Flock cameras in the county after hearing opposition from supervisors and Columbia County Sheriff Jackie Salvatore. — Daily Gazette · Columbia CountyDaily GazetteNew YorkPushback winColumbia County https://news.google.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?oc=5t:cops say flock camera arson caused brush fire hudson valley crime roundupSat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTPatch · Hudson, Columbia CountyPatchNew YorkColumbia CountyHudson Valley https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/10/13/ulster-county-to-review-license-plate-reader-policy/https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/10/13/ulster-county-to-review-license-plate-reader-policyTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:47:07 GMTKINGSTON – The Ulster County Legislature will be next in the Mid-Hudson to review license plate reader technology. County lawmakers want to develop policy governing the use, access, retention, disclosure and sharing of LPR data. County Legislator Abe Uchitelle brought the issue to the table. “I have concerns about what the county is currently doing [ ] — Mid-Hudson News · Hudson, Columbia County, Ulster CountyMid-Hudson NewsNew YorkPolicyColumbia CountyUlster CountyHudson Valley https://www.newyorkupstate.com/news/2026/10/hudson-valley-man-accused-of-torching-flock-camera-igniting-brush-fire.htmlhttps://www.newyorkupstate.com/news/2026/10/hudson-valley-man-accused-of-torching-flock-camera-igniting-brush-fire.htmlTue, 13 Oct 2026 01:44:00 GMTThe incident occurred weeks after the Dutchess County District Attorney and Dutchess County Sheriff withdrew their support for the surveillance cameras. — Upstate New York · Hudson, Columbia County, Dutchess CountyUpstate New YorkNew YorkColumbia CountyDutchess CountyHudson Valley https://www.wamc.org/news/2026-10-12/newburgh-residents-react-to-city-cutting-ties-with-flock-safety-discontinued-use-of-alpr-camerashttps://www.wamc.org/news/2026-10-12/newburgh-residents-react-to-city-cutting-ties-with-flock-safety-discontinued-use-of-alpr-camerasMon, 12 Oct 2026 10:47:00 GMTThe resolution Newburgh city lawmakers passed to end the use of automated license plate readers included a 2-week grace period to stop the practice. As that timeframe ends, Lower Hudson Valley Bureau ... — WAMC Northeast Public Radio · Hudson, Columbia County, Orange CountyWAMC Northeast Public RadioNew YorkColumbia CountyOrange CountyHudson Valley https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE1OZmcyWjZVT0g2Qm51eGdGNEZKVU8ySHEwWEJybkpjVFpob2FXcmxaTEtIbUp3SkZ5WVV6R0hHU1M3UkpJd2pQWG5VREFMN2JWTy1BX1U5U1BmMjkyNXpTOE93?oc=5t:hudson valley flock cameras may soon be covered upMon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT101.5 WPDH · Hudson, Columbia County101.5 WPDHNew YorkColumbia CountyHudson Valley https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/attorney-talks-greenport-flock-camera-approval-process/https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/attorney-talks-greenport-flock-camera-approval-processTue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTNearly a week after NEWS10’s story about the process of approving Flock cameras in the Town of Greenport, questions remain about how the town board approved the contract for the cameras. NEWS10 has obtained the contract signed by a town police officer in January 2025 but has not been able to find any record of the town approving the contract or reach town officials. — NEWS10 ABC · Greenport, Columbia CountyNEWS10 ABCNew YorkColumbia County https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/greenports-board-minutes-resolutions-lack-flock-camera-approval/https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/greenports-board-minutes-resolutions-lack-flock-camera-approvalThu, 24 Sep 2026 23:05:23 GMTAfter the Columbia County Sheriff shared information about Flock Safety cameras purchased by the previous sheriff, residents in Greenport have started asking questions about the cameras in their town. Town board member Jim Dolan has been asking questions during board meetings about how the Flock cameras in Greenport were approved to be installed. Dolan said they were purchased by the town's police — NEWS10 ABC · Columbia CountyNEWS10 ABCNew YorkColumbia County https://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/columbia-county-flock-cameras-salvatore/article_46f3ed60-51f7-42da-afc9-a9e3aa737ad2.htmlhttps://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/columbia-county-flock-cameras-salvatore/article_46f3ed60-51f7-42da-afc9-a9e3aa737ad2.htmlFri, 11 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMTHUDSON — Columbia County Sheriff Jackie Salvatore defended her office’s use of Flock automated license plate cameras as some residents called for their removal and county officials pledged policy ... — The Daily Gazette · Columbia CountyThe Daily GazetteNew YorkColumbia County https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/columbia-county-officials-discuss-flock-cameras-in-area/https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/columbia-county-officials-discuss-flock-cameras-in-areaWed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTWhile residents in Columbia County voice their concerns over Flock cameras being used in their area, some local leaders are discussing transparency. Hudson Mayor ... — NEWS10 ABC · Hudson, Columbia CountyNEWS10 ABCNew YorkColumbia County https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/new-lebanon-will-not-allow-flock-cameras-on-town-property-after-vote/ar-AA2bUhMQhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/new-lebanon-will-not-allow-flock-cameras-on-town-property-after-vote/ar-aa2buhmqWed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe new law comes as the county is embroiled in controversy over the former sheriff's 2024 purchase of 10 cameras. — Times Union on MSN · New Lebanon, Columbia CountyTimes Union on MSNNew YorkPolicyColumbia County https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/get-the-flock-out-officials-activists-rally-to-remove-flock-cameras-in-columbia-county/ar-AA2bCV9rhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/get-the-flock-out-officials-activists-rally-to-remove-flock-cameras-in-columbia-county/ar-aa2bcv9rSat, 05 Sep 2026 03:00:17 GMTColumbia County officials and activists called for Flock cameras to be removed, citing transparency, privacy and surveillance concerns. — Times Union on MSN · Columbia CountyTimes Union on MSNNew YorkPushback winColumbia County https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxQNnljV2dRX05xbEI5NkxkLU9ZdzIwYlc5czhDRHUtMFoxS3o3VEVfTFVJS0VQbU5PTHdxOGNPZTRTZGw5Vl9McGJSaDBHb3JhaWJBdXE1aGlOcFBmRUdKZzNGVWFXa3VaUE1zamFBS3MxeWZFOXdrUEc3Z183MDFfaFhVV08tVWNnTVpMakZrbFVrUHI2Y1FwbldLQjA1dml6dzQ5d3JvVnVDNkJrYlVLZFFxQkFKa2Ux?oc=5t:3 automated license plate readers are running live in hudsonFri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Daily Gazette · Hudson, Columbia CountyThe Daily GazetteNew YorkColumbia County