They have been dubbed “the Pumpkin Patrol,” and they were out in full force Halloween night. Ham-radio operators from throughout New York state were monitoring bridges along the Thruway on Halloween night, as they have for about 20 years. They were looking for people who toss pumpkins, rocks or other objects from overpasses onto vehicles below. If any suspicious activity occurs, they call state police and the state police respond immediately.

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