Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that ‘Get Outdoors & Get Together Day’ events will be held at 21 select locations across New York State on Saturday, June 11. . Get Outdoors & Get Together Day will bring people of all abilities, ages, identities and backgrounds together for fun, healthy activities as part of the launch of a new Governor’s initiative to broaden the diversity of users and ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands. Saratoga/Capitol Region: Saratoga Spa State Park
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DEC Seeks Comment On Draft Management Plan In Saratoga County
DEC is seeking public comment on a draft management plan that will continue public recreational access and protect natural resources within the Edinburgh and Corinth Conservation Easement Tracts in Saratoga County. The public comment period is open until June 10th as the agency looks to protect natural resources in those areas and provide recreation opportunities for residents.
Saratoga Man Rescued By Rangers In Essex County
A Saratoga man was rescued by forest rangers on Gothics Mountain in Essex County. The 53 year old man was missing and twelve Rangers and volunteers from the Adirondack Climbers’ Coalition joined the search. The man was found about two miles from the Roaring Brook trailhead and 21 Rangers assisted with the carry out as state police hoisted him to safety. The hiker was taken by Saranac Rescue to the hospital.
GlobalFoundries Expansion Plans
The expansion project for GlobalFoundries is continuing to make progress. The company will be expanding their Malta campus and are set to purchase an 800-acre lot in the Luther Forest Technology campus. WTEN reports
The money for the land is expected to come from federal funding. Officials said there is no time table for when the construction on the expansion will be completed.
Construction Draws Closer For New Clifton Park Town Center
Construction is set to begin on the new Town Center in Clifton Park. According to WNYT, the new park will be built on 37 acres between Moe Road and Maxwell Drive Extension, and just north of Shenendehowa Central School District property, in the Exit 9 area, incldu9ing parking lots off Maxwell Drive Extension and Moe Road, a paved trail through the property, decorative lighting, and an open, grassy area.
Caffe Lena Marks 62 Years
Caffé Lena in Saratoga Springs hosted its first “Sing in the Streets” festival on Sunday, and invited the community to come celebrate its 62nd year in business. There was plenty of music, but each site in Caffé Lena’s historic downtown neighborhood also featured photographs and memorabilia for each decade the venue has been in operation, reports WNYT.
More Free Formula And Diaper Exchanges Being Planned By Saratoga Groups
The Palette Members of Saratoga Springs held a free formula and diaper exchange Sunday afternoon and they plan to host this event every Sunday as long as it’s needed. WNYT reports Christine Hernandez, owner of Allo Saratoga, partnered with two other entrepreneurs for Sunday’s event.
Water Main Replacement Work Set To Begin In Saratoga
The Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works (DPW) is set to begin a water main replacement project on Monday, May 23. WTEN reports crews will be upgrading four six-inch cast-iron mains with new eight-inch ductile iron water mains.
The water main work will be on Clement, State, First, and Alger Streets, along with Greenfield Avenue, which officials say were found to have low flow and pressure due to undersized mains.
Search On For Congress Park Fountain Vandals
The search is on for three men seen on surveillance camera standing in the Morrissey Fountain in Congress Park early Sunday morning. Saratoga Springs police say the fountain was vandalized and they think the trio likely has a connection. The fountain was damaged by vandals in September 2018 as well.
National Grid Issues Potential Scam Warning
National Grid is warning customers about a potential scam. WNYT reports you may get an email or phone call from someone claiming to be with National Grid, demanding immediate payment for a bill that is past due, or you will be disconnected.
National Grid says it does contact customers by phone if they owe money, but it never demands you make a payment using a money transfer from Western Union or a pre-paid debit card.