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Greenfield man arrested for alleged vehicle damage
A Greenfield man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly damaging another person's vehicle in March on Howe Road. Samuel E. Paquin, 60, was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree reckless endangerment.
Local law proposed to strengthen anti-squatting measures in Saratoga County, Clifton Park
As State lawmakers look to change laws on squatting, local leaders are also hoping to address the issue. Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett recently introduced local legislation that would make it easier for property owners and law enforcement to remove squatters from homes. "If you enter a private property that...
Police: Troy man had crack cocaine, loaded gun
A Troy man is facing drug and weapons charges after a search of his home Monday night. Troy Police detectives, members of the Emergency Response Team and Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office investigators searched a home at 10 Mann Ave. The search found a loaded firearm with the serial number scratched off, crack cocaine and fentanyl, police said.
Saratoga Springs family’s foundation keeps 4 ½-year-old’s memory alive
A Saratoga Springs family who lost their child has channeled their grief into a force for good. Jake Straughter was born a healthy, happy baby, but he had his first seizure at about 8 months. There was specialist after specialist and long hospital stays. His parents, Heather and Brian, were...
Bright lights on Glenville's Maple Ave bridge a glaring problem for nearby residents
GLENVILLE, N.Y. (WRGB) — Lights aimed at alerting drivers to the low Maple Ave bridge in Glenville are creating headaches for some residents nearby. Two very bright lights have been put up by Schenectady County to illuminate the bridge at night so drivers are able to see it clearly. The lights were mounted after a truck carrying compressed gas crashed into the low railroad bridge, igniting an explosion, back in December.
Pitbull concert tickets: 3 Upstate NY dates on tour schedule
Pitbull is coming to Upstate New York for three shows this summer, and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. The rapper will bring his “Party After Dark” tour to Darien Lake, Syracuse and Saratoga Springs in September. He’ll be joined by special guest T-Pain. A...
Cohoes firefighters celebrated at promotion ceremony
Two Cohoes natives received big promotions in the Cohoes Fire Department on Wednesday. Newly promoted Capt. Brian Bullock first joined the Cohoes Fire Department more than 10 years ago in August 2013. He has an associate’s degree in fire protection technology from Mohawk Valley Community College. Newly promoted Lt....
Malta Drive-In celebrating 75th anniversary
Friday night will mark the Malta Drive-In's 75th anniversary season. A double feature of "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" and "Ghostbusters Frozen Empire" will play on the front screen, with "Abigail" and "Monkey Man" on the back screen.
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