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Tree smashes through Greenfield Center couple’s mobile home
The home that Kevin and Karen Julius have shared for 22 years at Saratoga Greens Mobile Home Park now has a gaping hole in its roof. A large pine tree fell Tuesday morning, after an apparent lightning strike. The couple was sound asleep at the time. “My house started shaking...
Harbor Freight Tools Opening Saratoga Store
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harbor Freight Tools announced last week that it will open a new store in Saratoga Springs at 3064 Route 50 next to Best Buy. Construction is currently underway, with an official opening date to be determined. According to the company, around 25 to 30 jobs will be created.
Red Cross helping six people after Saratoga Springs, Schenectady fires
Six people are recovering after two separate fires in the Capital Region. Both fires happened early Tuesday morning, the Red Cross said. One fire was on Route 9N in Saratoga Springs, and affected two adults. There was also a fire on Reserve Court in Schenectady, with four adults affected, the...
Ballston Spa Names New Middle School Principal
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Board of Education is scheduled to appoint Mr. Anders Rasmussen as the new Middle School Principal on May 8. Rasmussen, who has been with the district since 2012, has served as Principal of Wood Road Elementary School since 2018. Prior to his service in Ballston Spa schools, he held administrative positions at the Greenville School District, and he was an English teacher and coach at Ichabod Crane Middle School.
Police: Glens Falls woman found dead in apartment covered in ‘household items’
Police investigate suspicious death in Glens Falls. Glens Falls Police have identified the woman found dead in an apartment Tuesday as a 66-year-old woman. Melanie Conway was found dead inside a Glens Falls apartment Tuesday covered with “household items,” police said. An autopsy conducted on Wednesday found no...
Pro-Palestinian march takes to streets of Saratoga Springs
Pro-Palestinian protest takes place in Saratoga Springs. A pro-Palestinian march took to the streets of Saratoga Springs on Wednesday. Dozens of supporters held signs they made saying “Cease Fire Now” and “Free Palestine.”. The demonstration lasted for about two hours. Organizers of the event said they are...
Troy Man Sells Stolen Car To Malta Dealership: Police
A man from the region is facing charges after allegedly selling a stolen vehicle to a dealership. Rensselaer County resident Mousse Saiid, age 42, of Troy, was arrested on Friday, April 26, on grand larceny and related charges. New York State Police said a Saratoga County car dealership located in...
Waterford man gets 3 years for drug trafficking
A Waterford man was sentenced on Tuesday to 3 years in prison for trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine throughout Saratoga County. Michael J. Scensny, 34, was arrested last October after a lengthy investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and Saratoga Springs Police Department. Scensny pleaded guilty in February...
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