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A Saratoga Springs man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an October 2024 burglary investigation. Authorities say 57 year old David Gregson admitted to stealing money from a restaurant in Greenfield. WTEN reports in October, troopers received reports of a burglary at the restaurant. An initial investigation determined Gregson allegedly forcibly entered the restaurant, causing damage to the building, stole money and then left the scene on foot.

A Galway nonprofit has launched a new initiative that will benefit rescued horses, veterans and frontline workers. The “Sponsor a Horse” initiative by Alliance180 will allow supporters to sponsor the organization’s rescued horses.

Stewart’s Shops has made a $250,000 donation to St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany. WNYT reports the company says the hospital has done an excellent job providing quality care for its patients while serving as an economic driver for the region. St. Peter’s is using the donation to expand its focus on cardiac and critical care.

Former New York State Assemblyman Robert “Bobby” D’Andrea died at 92. WTEN reports D’Andrea died on Friday, March 21 after complications from Cardiac Amyloidosis, or “stiff heart syndrome”, according to an obituary fromthe William J. Burke and Sons/ Bussing and Cunniff Funeral home in Saratoga Springs.

If you are looking for a job this summer, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said several positions are available for upcoming summer camp programs. The DEC is looking for camp counselors, cooks and camp aides. No experience is needed. Among the venues is Camp Pack Forest in Warrensburg.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested Timothy D. Febbie, 55, of Milton on Saturday on a criminal mischief charge, following a disturbance call made around 9:44 a.m. on Emmett Street. WNYT reports
Febbie allegedly damaged several items inside of a residence, including windows, a refrigerator, and furniture, said the Sheriff’s Office.

An organization called Indivisible Adirondack/Saratoga organized a town hall for residents on New York District 22 to voice their concerns to Elise Stefanik, however Stefanik did not show up. WNYT reports the room was at max capacity with the organization estimating 150 people in attendance at the Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls.

Cali Brown, who was struck in the arm during a shooting in downtown Saratoga Springs on November 20, 2022, is set to meet with city officials in May to discuss a potential settlement. WRGB reports Brown filed a lawsuit against the city and its police department, claiming officers recklessly discharged their firearms and failed to protect innocent bystanders.

An upstate New York dairy farmer is running to succeed U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st Congressional District. WNYT reports Blake Gendebien says it’s not about being a Republican or Democrat. It’s about being a helpful member of the community. Gendebien, a Democrat, has an uphill battle in NY-21. Republicans have a big enrollment advantage.

An attorney representing a former city police officer in Saratoga says Jason Tetu’s 23-year-old step-daughter, who has severe epilepsy, could not undergo brain surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital recently because the city’s insurance provider wouldn’t cover it. Schreiber is arguing, under city policy, when a police officer retires they get to keep the benefits they had at the time of retirement, which should have covered the surgery.