Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi Jr. has suggested the village borrow up to $10 million through bonding to pay for some of the $12.5 million in projects coming down the pipeline. The Daily Gazette reports the projects would include money to demolish and build a new Public Works Department garage, make water tower repairs and renovate Village Hall, the courthouse and parks and pool upgrades.
$3.5 million for fire trucks
Greenfield Man Leads Police On Chase
A Greenfield man is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. The incident happened on Oct. 24, 2024. Michael P. Allen, 42, drove through the towns of Greenfield and Corinth in a car later reported stolen, reports WNYT. Allen also caused damage to the vehicle. He’s charged with criminal possession of stolen property, criminal mischief and unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicl
Former Congressional Candidate To Hold Town Hall In Moreau
Blake Gendebien is no longer running for Congress in the 21st Congressional District this year, but he’s still meeting with voters. WNYT reports he is still holding an already planned town hall this Friday, April 4.
The town hall is taking place at 6 p.m., Friday, April 4, at Moreau Community Center. You don’t have to live in South Glens Falls or the town of Moreau to attend.
Ballston Spa Man Receives Sentence For Drug Charges
A Ballston Spa man was sentenced on Wednesday to 2 years in jail for drug charges. WNYT reports 52 year old
Jason E. Horn was arrested with four other people in August after a lengthy investigation into illegal narcotics possession and sales in Saratoga County. Police found drugs after searches of homes in Saratoga Springs and Milton.
Spin Doctors To Headline Saratoga Charity Event
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga announced on Tuesday that Grammy Award-nominated alt rock band Spin Doctors will be headlining their annual charity benefit concert. WTEN reports the event is scheduled for September 27 at 6 p.m.
Glens Falls Man Charged In Stabbing Incident
A Glens Falls man has been arrested in a Saratoga County stabbing. According to WNYT, 25 year old Richard E. Daniels III, is accused of stabbing a person in the ribs and hand with a knife. It happened just after 6 a.m. Tuesday at a home on West Milton Road in Milton. The victim was treated at the scene. Daniels was charged with second-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
Corinth Woman Accused Of Animal Neglect
A Corinth woman is accused of neglecting seven horses, a goat and a pig. WNYT reports officers responded to an animal complaint on March 24 just before 11:30 a.m. on Heath Road, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Tamara DeStanko, 57, is charged with nine counts of over driving, torturing and injuring animals-failure to provide proper sustenance. DeStanko voluntarily surrendered the horses to Equine Rescue Resource in Pine Bush.
Lake George Village Tentative Budget Details
Lake George Village government will be spending nearly double the amount during the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year than it did in 2024-25 — but the village tax levy will be decreasing by 2.8 percent, according to a tentative budget summary released March 27 by village mayor Ray Perry. Sun Community News reports Perry said the tax rate was likely to increase from $4.93 cents per thousand of assessed valuation to $5.00 per thousand, an increase of 1.4 percent.
Shen Superintendent Stepping Down At End Of School Year
Shenendehowa Central School District’s superintendent will be retiring at the end of this school year, the school district announced on Monday. Superintendent L. Oliver Robinson’s last day will be on June 30. WTEN reports
Robinson has served in the Shenendehowa school district for 20 years.
Adirondack Thunder’s Stick It To Cancer Event Raises More Than $37K
The Adirondack Thunder’s Stick It To Cancer event was a huge success. WNYT reports when it was all added up, they’d raised more than $37,000 to support the Patient Assistance Fund at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital.