The Saratoga Springs Board of Education has passed a resolution re-affirming its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the face of increasing federal crackdowns on DEI policies. The Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday titled “Affirming our Support for Every Student” in a 7-1 vote with one abstention.
Workers from Uncommon Grounds, a popular coffee shop chain in the Capital Region, gathered in front of their Saratoga Springs location to announce their union campaign. Employees from both the Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs stores are joining forces to advocate for improved working conditions. Their campaign focuses on better health and safety policies, fair wages, and upgraded equipment.
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A 24-year-old Glens Falls man, Matthew Benway, has been arrested multiple times in the past week, facing a series of charges including menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, burglary, and criminal contempt. Benway was first arrested on March 25 on an active warrant, two more arrests on March 28 and 29 for incidents of obstruction, trespassing, and violating an order of protection. He is being held at the Warren County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail as he awaits further court proceedings.