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State Police in Clifton Park arrested 37 year old Panayiotis Menagias of Glenville, for Menacing a Police Officer, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Obstructing Governmental Administration .
Troopers tried to stop Menagias for a speeding violation on State Route 146A in the town of Clifton Park. Menagias failed to comply, and a pursuit ensued. Authorities say Menagias stopped multiple times during the pursuit, exited the vehicle, and menaced the Troopers with a hammer.

NYRA says horses at the track are well monitored in these extreme heat conditions. According to WNYT, they have EMTs on-site at different locations on the course, and ambulances for the horses. All horses who are entered to run are examined by NYRA veterinarians, and checked constantly. There are cooling stations – including ice and water – for horses. They’re placed in there prior to travel to and from the racetrack.

46 year old Angel Isaac of South Glens Falls is charged after allegedly providing a forged COVID-19 vaccination card to the South Glens Falls school system. According to the Saratogian, Isaac was charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. Isaac was set to appear in the Moreau Town Court at a later date.

The Saratoga County Department of Health will be holding two monkeypox vaccination clinics, as well as a pediatric COVID-19 vaccination clinic. The clinics will be at 6012 County Farm Road in Ballston Spa. WTEN reports there are currently no reported cases of monkeypox in the county. The first of the two-dose monkeypox vaccine will be available on Wednesday, July 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Friday, July 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Saratoga County Fair kicked off Tuesday morning with all the attractions you’ve come to expect; rides, food, crafts, demonstrations and more. It’s open 10 a.m. to midnight every day – besides Sunday – when gates closes at 8 p.m.

A boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Mechanicville after a water main break. According to WNYT, the break happened Monday afternoon on Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Chestnut Street.
Officials needed to shut off one of the main valves to the city to relieve water pressure so that crews could find the break, impacting about 5,000 residents.

A judge sentenced a town of Day man to more than 34 years in prison. According to WNYT, 45 year old Michael Zakrzewski was sentenced on 13 different counts ranging from kidnapping, to strangulation, to aggravated family offense, after strangling his then girlfriend to the point of unconsciousness on two separate occasions and violating a restraining order.

All water service to the city of Mechanicville was being temporarily shut down on Monday evening due to a water main break on Fourth Street. WNYT reports people who live in the area say the city’s pipes are so old, it’s not unusual. A boil water advisory is in place.

The Saratoga Springs Police Department will hold a swearing-in ceremony on Monday, July 18 at 6 p.m., in the Music Hall, 474 Broadway, third floor. Officials said 14 new members will be sworn in to serve. According to WTEN, the ceremony will be open to the public to attend. Due to the ceremony taking place after business hours, attendees will need to use the police entrance on Lake Avenue.

By all appearances, New York Racing Association (NYRA) officials say, the 2022 opening weekend at the Saratoga Race Course will go down as the most successful opening weekend in track history. WRGB reports NYRA officials expect the 2022 opening weekend to exceed last year’s opening weekend by at least 20% when it comes to attendance and wagering numbers