Portville Resident Becomes State Trooper

ALBANY, NY — Karly J. Welty of Portville was among the 228 new state troopers who graduated from the 214th Session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy Wednesday.

The ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Today’s graduation increases the State Police ranks to 4,977 sworn members.

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“Today’s graduates have dedicated themselves to a life of public service, and are making a commitment to serve and protect all New Yorkers,” Gov. Kathy  Hochul said. “I commend these new troopers for their hard work and dedication, and I wish them well as they join the long grey line in keeping the people of our great state safe.”

The graduation ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. The new troopers increase the state's state police ranks to 4,977 sworn members.

“New York will be a safer place because of these public servants,” Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado said. “We applaud their dedication, bravery, and commitment to serving our state.”

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