State Senator Patty Ritchie congratulated new members of the New York State Police earlier this week, as 180 men and women took part in the the 200^th session graduation ceremony from the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. 

Among the graduates, six were from the region Senator Ritchie represents:

Brandi M. Ashley of Ogdensburg

Shane R. Buckley of Antwerp

Matthew C. Childs of Watertown

Derek T. Collins of Constantia

Craig M. Davin of Black River

John M. McGuire of Central Square