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SUNY Adirondack is following in the footsteps of some other colleges locally and deciding to admit every senior in Glens Falls High School’s Class of 2025. Every senior will open their first college acceptance letter at a ceremony at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. WNYT reports the district said in a statement that instant admission eliminates barriers that students face in furthering their education.

A Milton man has been found guilty of hitting and severely injuring his 3-month-old son. WNYT reports 21 year old Jacob Krall was convicted of one count of assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, after a two-week trial. He was found not guilty of a separate count of endangering the welfare of a child.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has opened a newly renovated and accessible playground at Saratoga Spa State Park, enhancing inclusivity for the visitors of all ages and abilities. The project, which also includes a new pedestrian bridge, adds to the park’s recently completed 3.2 mile paved trial loop.

Early voting is turning out to be a popular option for many. WRGB reports in Saratoga County, election officials say more than 18,000 voted early– that’s roughly 10-percent of registered voters in the county casting their ballots in the first four days of early voting. Lines outside polling locations in the county, like the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library poll site, have been consistently stretching around the buildings.

Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark has a new dining option. Hurricane Grill & Wings officially opened on Monday, October 28. WTEN reports The Great Escape first announced in March that Hurricane Grill & Wings would be opening in the Lodge. Earlier this year, The Great Escape demolished the Johnny Rockets building attached to the Lodge.

Saratoga Springs is getting a new member of its city council. WNYT reports Hank Kuczynski, a former deputy mayor in Democrat Ken Klotz’s administration, was appointed to fill a portion of the term left unfulfilled when Jason Golub left Aug. 16 to take a job with New York state. City officials are trying to work out details of a special election to fill the post.

The Glens Falls Collaborative has announced its fall installment of Glens Falls Restaurant Week. It is taking place in Downtown Glens Falls from November 3 to 9. There have been 10 restaurants announced in the participating lineup so far. You can preview the menus on the Glens Falls Collaborative website.

The Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee will not file an elections complaint over since-removed Republican campaign signs spotted near a city-owned polling site. The Daily Gazette reports a photo of the site outside the city Recreation Center was posted on the committee’s Facebook page Saturday with a caption questioning the signs’ legality. It’s not clear who placed the signs there.

A Saratoga Springs man was arrested Sunday following an investigation into a burglary. David Gregson, 57, faces two charges. Late Saturday night police say they determined Gregson forcibly entered a Greenfield restaurant, causing damage to the building, stole money and then left the scene on foot. Gregson was found a few hours later and was arrested.

To make speed limits around the village more clear, Ballston Spa officials purchased radar signs. They flash the speed of a vehicle before it drives past and warn the driver to slow down when over the speed limit. WTEN reports if you’ve been caught speeding, the signs can’t give out tickets but Mayor Rossi says you should consider these signs to be your final warning. Patrols will increase in areas with frequent speeders.