New Troopers include one from Wellsville, Belfast

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo congratulated 228 new State Troopers as they graduated today from the 208th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. Their graduation comes after more than six months of intensive academic, physical, and tactical training.  "I commend these new Troopers for their commitment to public service and protecting the people of New York State," Governor Cuomo said. "These men and women have worked and trained extremely hard, and with the graduation of this class, we will continue to make New York a safer place for those who live, work and travel here."

• James R. Cady, from Wellsville, will train in Troop C
• Mitchell Porter, from Hornell, will train in Troop C
• Cody Scholes of Belfast, will train in Troop C
•  Lauren Wyant of Jasper, will train in Troop C