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A Gansevoort woman who was arrested in July in connection to a dispute with a firearm, has been arraigned on new charges. 34 year old Jennifer Hagadorn had originally been charged with hiding the gun a man used to threaten another man in her room at Lake George Residence Inn and is now also charged with weapons possession, tampering with physical evidence, hindering prosecution and endangering the welfare of a child counts.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s event returns to Queensbury this weekend, with a goal to raise $235,000.
The group’s Queensbury webpage reports that as of Monday morning, more than $130,000 has been raised towards this year’s goal and 420 participants have registered for Saturday’s event.

A Clifton Park man was arrested on Oct. 11 for assaulting a person near Maxwell Drive. 19 year old Malik Simms was arrested and faces multiple charges, reports WTEN. Troopers say on October 11th, a victim was approached by Simms, who allegedly hit and kicked the victim until they lost consciousness.

The 7th annual Saratoga Wing Off will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Patrons will be able to enjoy $2 wing samples at participating establishments, and can vote for People’s Choice and Wildest Wing (for most creative flavor). In addition, a silent auction will take place there from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Saratoga Black Lives Matter stood on the steps on Saratoga Springs city hall demanding the entire police reform plan be adopted. WNYT reports the plan included 50 recommendations, like a civilian review board, de-escalation training, and responding to calls with social workers instead of police. 28 of 50 recommendations have been adopted so far.

Winter’s Dream won’t return to Lake George this season. The light and sound show closed early last year because of the mild winter weather. WNYT reports it’s the third winter-themed event in less than three years to leave the village. Ice Castles was a predecessor to Winter’s Dream. It ran for two winters, but also caved under warm winter weather.

As many as 10,000 people were drawn to the Lake George Oktoberfest street festival this last weekend, to enjoy traditional German music, food, beer, and dancing — and to browse wares of craft vendors. Sun Community News reports John Carr, founder of the local Adirondack Pub & Brewery and an organizer of the Oktoberfest for 20-plus years, said the 2024 edition of the three-day fall fest drew the largest crowds in its history.

The seventh annual Saratoga Wing Off, brought to you by Discover Saratoga and its sponsors, will be returning on Saturday, October 19. The competition will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $2 wing samples from the participating restaurants. WTEN reports attendees will get the chance to cast their vote for the best wing in town. A portion of the event proceeds will go toward the American Cancer Society in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

City officials in Glens Falls have announced a tentative budget of $25.5 million for next year. The city has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 22, after the budget is presented at the Tuesday, Oct. 15 Common Council meeting. WNYT reports council members, staff, and Mayor Bill Collins met 17 times for budget meetings and workshops, cutting $1.5 million from the original budget draft.

Glens Falls is holding a public hearing on October 22nd to the discuss the next budget. The spending plan is being presented to common council on Tuesday. The tentative budget totals $22.5 million. The public hearing will be at the starting part of council’s meeting next Tuesday.