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Six Flags Great Escape adding new wooden roller coaster as season kicks off Saturday
The Great Escape in Queensbury is just days away from the start of its 70th season. The park opens on Saturday. This year features a brand-new ride called The Bobcat. It is said to be the state’s first wooden roller coaster in 25 years. Great Escape is looking to...
Pickup truck hits e-bike in Wells River
WELLS RIVER — A collision involving a pickup truck and an e-bike on Railroad Street in Wells River on May 13 left one person with minor injuries. The crash occurred around 1:06 p.m. when Christopher Mattoon, 44, of Newbury, was driving his 2018 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound. Mattoon attempted to...
Red Lobster shutting down restaurants nationwide; Local restaurants safe for now
Red Lobster closing down locations; Local stores safe. Red Lobster is shutting down dozens of restaurants amid questions about the seafood chain’s future. The Capital Region locations in Colonie and Queensbury are still open for the time being. However, restaurants in Buffalo, Rochester and Poughkeepsie are being shuttered. The...
Pet Fest Returns to Glens Falls Sunday May 19
GLENS FALLS — Pet Fest will take place 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday, May 19 in Glens Falls City Park. The event is hosted by the Glens Falls Collaborative in collaboration with North Country Paws for Obedience, local Canine Enrichment Center & group of leaders/trainers dedicated to adventure, fulfillment, and relationship with the community and their canine companions.
Ex-manager accused of stealing nearly $32,000 from Albany Rural Cemetery
A Fort Edward man is accused of stealing nearly $32,000 from the Albany Rural Cemetery while working as the manager. David M. Eslinger, 58, allegedly issued nine duplicate salary payments for a total of $15,001.12 from the period of March 2022 through May 2023, according to Colonie Town Court documents. He also used an American Express credit card issued for the cemetery to make $16,973 worth of personal purchases from January 2002 through September 2023, court documents said.
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