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Glens Falls seeks public’s help to crack down on unruly bicycle riders
Glens Falls mayor issues warning about bike riders. The Glens Falls mayor and police chief are asking for the public’s help to crack down on dangerous bicycle riders that are running into city traffic. This comes as summer vacation is right around the corner. There were two calls in...
Nick Chiaravalle plans $10-million cannabis growing facility in Queensbury
Queensbury resident Nick Chiaravalle is proposing to construct a 30,084 square foot single-story building for cannabis growing, processing and distribution on Stone Quarry Road in Queensbury. The 9.05 acre property is situated near the Queensbury Army National Guard recruiting office. The project goes before the town Planning Board with a...
Saratoga Black Lives Matter group fights new charges against co-founder
A crowd gathered out front Saratoga City Hall Thursday calling for change, claiming certain city and county officials are targeting the Saratoga Black Lives Matter movement. Co-founder Lexis Figuereo made a court appearance Thursday morning. Court documents claim Lexis held a Pro Palestine demonstration in late May without first filing a required declaration with the city, and claims he held a George Floyd demonstration earlier that month without filing a required permit for the event.
Saratoga Pride flag ripped down; group orders taller flagpoles
MILTON, N.Y. — When those who are prejudiced against a Pride symbol go low, supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community go high — or in this case, technically higher. That’s been the strategy of the Saratoga Pride group, which has installed a temporary taller flagpole to protect their rainbow pennant, which they said has been torn down. The group, which is displaying the flag on private property on Rowland Street, said on two occasions the flagpole was bent, the flag ripped and left on the ground. So now Saratoga Pride has ordered three taller poles — two 20-foot poles and one 25-foot pole — to replace the temporary one there now, in hopes that no one will disturb the three flags that are planned: an American flag, a peace flag and a Pride flag. But Cindy Swadba of Saratoga Pride remains concerned.
Saratoga Springs violated BLM protesters First Amendment rights, Attorney General says
N.Y. (WRGB) — The Office of New York Attorney General (OAG) found the City of Saratoga Springs violated 2020-21 Black Lives Matter protesters' First Amendment rights. On Friday, Jun. 14, 2024, OAG released an assurance of discontinuance, concluding that Saratoga Springs violated the BLM protesters' First Amendment rights by "implementing a municipal policy to retaliate against protected speech" in 2021.
Saratoga Springs Man Inducted Into the Bugler’s Hall of Fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS —George F. Perkins Jr. of Saratoga Springs was inducted into the Buglers Hall of Fame at a ceremonial banquet held at Batavia Downs Raceway and Casino. A lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, Perkins born in 1942 and began his drum & bugle corps experience in 1953 on the 3rd floor of City Hall when he joined the Saratoga Jr. Cadet Corps. In 1964, he helped re-form the disbanded Saratoga Sr. Cadet corps to perform once again in the1964 Saratoga Bi-Centennial Celebration Parade.
First-Ever Saratoga Farm Showcase Coming Soon
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Over the last century, the number of farms in Saratoga County has decreased by 84%. As local farmers work hard to survive and thrive, the first-ever Farm Showcase on June 22 aims to give the community a taste (literally) of what the county’s farms have to offer.
Fluoridated Water Still a No-Go at Dorothy Nolan Elementary
WILTON — The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority (WWSA) voted unanimously at a board meeting last month not to fluoridate the town’s water supply. The decision impacts Saratoga Springs School District’s Dorothy Nolan Elementary, which has around 700 students, and receives its water from the Town of Wilton.
Brothers To Emcee NY Chaplaincy Brunch, Green Honored With Whitney Award
On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the New York Race Track Chaplaincy's 17th annual brunch at the Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, New York, will be emceed by NBC Sports's Donna Brothers and Thoroughbred owner Len Green will be honored with the Marylou Whitney Award, the non-profit said in an early Thursday release.
Wilton Community Day – June 22
WILTON — Town of Wilton Community Day will be held 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. The event takes place at Wilton Recreation, located in Gavin Park 10 Lewis Drive, and will include food trucks, bounce houses, contests, beer & wine tasting, and live entertainment.
NYS Parks Centennial Celebration Community Day June 15
WILTON — A New York State Parks Centennial Community Day Celebration will take place 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site. The family fun day, which is free to attend, includes pony rides, face painting, music, reenactors, and more. No registration necessary.
Jim Dandy Bar at Saratoga Race Course Gets a Facelift
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association (NYRA) last week unveiled renovations to the lower level of the Clubhouse at the Saratoga Race Course, highlighted by a revamped Jim Dandy Bar. Visitors will be greeted by a new horseshoe-shaped bar reflective of the original green and brown color...
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