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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.

Faculty at Skidmore College voted to ratify their first union contract. The agreement includes pay raises, longer contracts, expected renewals, and paid family leave. WTEN reports the contract covers nearly 200 non-tenure track employees after they voted in favor of a union in September 2022. Everyone voted in favor of ratifying the contract, according to the union.

Hoffman Car Wash’s newest location is offering free car washes through the weekend at 194 Broad St. in Glens Falls, with no voucher required. WNYT reports it’s the 33rd Hoffman’s Car Wash location in the Capital Region.
The car wash is offering free washes until the end of the day on Sunday.

The annual Adirondack Sports Summer Expo is returning for its 19th year this weekend. It will be at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to WTEN, the expo is free to attend with 200 exhibitors covering running, biking, hiking, paddling, triathlons, recreation, health, fitness, and travel.

An operation by Homeland Security was conducted at a home in Ballston Spa on Tuesday, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Details are limited, but NEWS10 was on the scene around 8:30 a.m. when the operation took place. WTEN reports it occurred at a home on East North Road.

New York State Police say one person died after being pinned to a tree in Fort Ann. WNYT reports the incident happened in the area of Copeland Pond Road at around 5:01 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene they found the person pinned under a tree. Life saving measures were done but were not enough and the person was declared dead at the scene.

State Police announced on Sunday their continued efforts in the search for Bilal Ashfaq of Halfmoon. Ashfaq was last seen on March 16, 2022. According to WTEN, Ashfaq, who was 21 years old at the time of his disappearance, is described as 6’2″ tall and about 225 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen around Terminal Road near the Mohawk River in Halfmoon.