New York State Trooper Exam Gets an Age Upgrade

The New York State Police has revised two key policies for applicants which offer a promising opportunity for more candidates to apply and pursue their dreams of wearing the uniform.

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The first big change is the age limit for the State Trooper Exam. Previously, the maximum age for applicants was 29 years old but now the age is 34. The new update lifts this restriction and raises the maximum age limit for the State Trooper Exam, allowing for a broader pool of potential candidates. This change will undoubtedly provide added diversity and a range of experience in the selection of new State Troopers.

Regarding her decision to approve the request of the New York State Police to raise the maximum age for troopers, Governor Kathy Hochul said, “By raising the maximum age of new recruits, we are widening the pool of people who can help us with this incredibly important work.”

The other major change to the policies is related to the rules regulating tattoos. Previously, visible tattoos were strictly prohibited for uniformed personnel in the department. However, the new regulations now allow tattoos on the arms and legs as long as they are not offensive and do not depict anything discriminatory or politically sensitive.

These changes will allow for more qualified and diverse candidates in the recruitment process and give new hope to aspiring police officers in New York. With the new policies, the department is looking for candidates who have the skills, determination, and ambition to make a positive impact in their community.

These Are the Smallest Counties in New York State. And We Mean SMALL!!

There are 62 counties in the state of New York. The largest (by population) is Kings County (Brooklyn). It has a population of 2,726,002 people. But, there are far more smaller counties in the state than larger ones. This list takes a look at the smallest counties in New York, with all of them in some region of Upstate New York. Even though they are sparsely populated, each has a few places that any NYS road warrior might want to stop at and explore. So here are the 19 smallest counties (by most recent population data) in the state and what you might find on a visit to each of them. Two interesting pieces of trivia you will find in this list. The largest of the 19 counties on this list could take every single resident in the whole county out to Highmark Stadium out to the Buffalo area to watch a Buffalo Bills football game, and still have room for 10,000 more guests in the stadium. And (this one will blow your mind) the very smallest county in New York State literally has no stop lights in the entire county!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

15 Unknown Upstate New York Monuments With Inspiring Stories Behind Them

Statues, monuments and memorials dot the landscape of Upstate New York by the hundreds. Are you the type that likes to pull the car over and take a look? I am. Here are 15 fascinating statues that have remarkable, inspiring, and, in some cases, little known stories behind them. These include statues and monuments to the only female ever given the Medal of Honor, a tribute to the sad story of America's Gold Star Mothers, and tributes to a person's boot and a man's whiskers. (Yes, you read that correctly). All fantastic stories!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio