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A Mechanicville woman arrested after a report of child abuse at Maple Leaf Daycare, Halfmoon. WTEN reports 63-year-old Hannah Bunce allegedly slapped a one-year-old child at the Maple Leaf Daycare’s Halfmoon location. The incident was alleged to have happened on April 4. The parents say they were not informed until the 10th when Maple Leaf told them the child was thrown into a crib and the Saratoga Department of Social Services was involved.

A jury found a New York City man guilty of robbing a tricycle from a 74-year-old woman in Saratoga County. According to WNYT, 47 year old Anthony Allen was helping the victim bring a large package into the Intrada Apartments last September and ripped the woman’s adult tricycle away from her, before fleeing the scene. Allen faces up to seven years in prison when sentenced in June.

A woman with ties to NXIVM will not have her sentence reduced. WNYT reports U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis has denied the motion for Clare Bronfman. She was originally sentenced to seven years. She pleaded guilty in 2019 to conspiracy to conceal and harbor illegal aliens and identity theft. She and her sister Sara became committed followers and financial backers of NXIVM.

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. It is also being proposed at the County level as well. WRGB reports the Saratoga County hearing on squatting will be May 14th.

A 60-year-old Saratoga County man is accused of ramming another person’s vehicle with his car. Police responded to a disturbance call on Howe Road in the town of Corinth on March 30. Samuel E. Paquin, of Greenfield, intentionally rammed the car and caused more than $1,500 in damage, reports WNYT.

A man who was supposed to be sentenced Tuesday in Albany County Court ended up dead on Interstate 787.
Parts of 787 northbound and I-90 were shut down, as emergency crews responded.
The Times Union is reporting that the person who died is 57 year old Michael Matteo, a former Albany City Water Department employee. He was to be sentenced after having pleaded guilty to grand larceny.

A Mechanicville man is expected to be sentenced to 29 years in prison after admitting to raping a child. WNYT reports 31 year old Ryan M. Jewett pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court. An investigation by the Mechanicville Police Department revealed that Jewett had contact with the child from the age of 9, the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office said.

Saratoga Shredders recently announced the donation of 30 bicycles and helmets to the Saratoga Springs City School District for use in grades 2-5. The Saratogian reports the contribution, part of a broader initiative to foster a lifelong love for cycling and outdoor pursuits among students, also includes a specialized cycling curriculum and professional development for physical education staff.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of Julia Kim, 33, of Halfmoon, on Monday. This arrest stems from a domestic incident in Halfmoon. WTEN reports Kim is accused of striking someone she knows with a frying pan, causing physical injury. Kim was arraigned in Halfmoon Town Court and released pending further action in the matter.

Excitement is ramping up for the summer meet at the Saratoga Race Course, and the public will soon have a chance to get a bird’s eye view of the training from the Whitney Viewing Stand. WTEN reports the stand opens on Thursday, April 25. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Sundays. It’s free of charge to attend.