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Lineup for Scotia’s Freedom Park summer concert series
The lineup has been announced for the 2024 Freedom Park summer concert series in Scotia. The free concerts take place on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays (plus one Friday) and start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Pilot to be sentenced for contempt in Schuylerville stalking case
Accused stalker pilot Michael Arnold will be sentenced in August for felony criminal contempt with his stalking case of Schuylerville women. Arnold will be sentenced in Saratoga County Court on August 6th at 1:30 p.m., according to online court documents a visiting judge will handle the case. The 65-year-old from...
5 things to know this Thursday, May 16
The fire department was seen going in and out of the Super 8 Motel in Rotterdam Wednesday. The department placed a notice on the door that stated people needed to leave. Also, HVCC President Roger Ramsammy has been placed on paid leave following an employee complaint. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
State suspends license of Clifton Park day care where infant allegedly slapped
The state has suspended the license for the Clifton Park day care center where an ex-staff member is accused of slapping a 1-year-old. Maple Leaf Childcare Center has been closed effective on Wednesday. Hannah Bunce, 63, of Mechanicville has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment....
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
228 New State Troopers Graduate: 8 Local Grads Joining the Force
ALBANY, N.Y. -- At the New York State Police Academy, 228 new State troopers graduated. The graduation ceremony took place at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany on Wednesday. The graduates belonged to the 214th Session of Basic School of the State Police Academy. The inclusion of the...
Teen arrested after 'menacing officers' with a BB gun
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday night after police said he pulled a BB gun on them. Tuesday just before 7 p.m., officers responded to Hoffman Park in Albany for reports of a person with a weapon. According to police, when officers arrived a boy matching the description and he was given commands to stop.
Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A disability rights advocate made a complaint to New York State Police saying he was shoved twice in the state capitol building by state Sen. Kevin Parker, a Brooklyn Democrat with a history of violent behavior. Michael Carey said his confrontation with Parker took place Wednesday after he approached the senator before a committee meeting and asked him to cosponsor a piece of legislation. Parker lost his temper, Carey said, after the advocate described the legislation as tackling a “Dr. Martin Luther King type of situation” regarding discrimination against people with disabilities. Carey said the senator got inches from his face and yelled “I don’t care.” Carey, who became an advocate after his son Jonathan died while in state care, said he responded “You don’t care that my son died?”
Saratoga Springs Police searching for missing man
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Saratoga Springs Police are searching for a missing man. Police say Gregory Lenk, 45, was last seen near Church Street and Woodlawn Avenue on Tuesday. Lenk is 5’7″ and was last wearing a light gray sweatshirt, jeans, work boots, and a black hat. Anyone with information is asked to contact […]
05/16/2024: Plenty of Clouds, but a Drier Thursday
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Matt Mackie and Kevin Appleby:. A nearby coastal system will keep our region socked into cloud cover most of the day and occasionally throw a light rain shower or two our way, but it’s shaping up to be a much drier day than what we saw yesterday. After a seasonable Thursday, above-average temperatures are favored for the remainder of the 7-day forecast, including a stretch of days with forecast high temperatures in the 80s.
Voorheesville man found dead
NEW SCOTLAND — A Voorheesville man who was initially reported missing, was found dead Wednesday. George Klopfer, 70, of Voorheesville, had been missing since 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when he was last seen riding his three-wheeled bike on the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, according to multiple news reports. The Bethlehem...
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