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Saratoga Springs police are investigating after a bomb threat at Skidmore College shut down the Case Center on campus for some of Monday afternoon. There was a call made about a possible explosive device on campus and those who were in the student activity center were evacuated as a search was conducted. Nothing was found.

The “Firecracker 4” road race hit the streets of Saratoga Springs Monday morning. Nearly 3,000 runners took part this year while spectators got to enjoy live music along the course. The race and the festivities alongside it wrapped up late afternoon.

A fire broke out Monday afternoon at a big living space in Clifton Park. According to WNYT, it happened at the Mohawk Terrace Apartments on Crescent Vischer Ferry Road and fire crews managed to contain the flames to just one building. No word on injuries and the investigation into a cause continues.

Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall of 16 oz bottles of Top Care 3% USP Hydrogen Peroxide with the UPC code 3680026711. WNYT reports the product is being recalled resulting from a report of an off odor and flavor and possible Isopropyl Alcohol content. If you have already purchased this product you can return it to your local Price Chopper/Market 32 store for a full refund.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a home on North Milton Road just outside Saratoga for what police said was a swatting incident. Swatting is when a prank call is made in an attempt to bring a large number of police officers to a specific location. WTEN reports the area was blocked off until it was confirmed as a swatting incident. Police said there is no emergency and no threat to the public. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Saratoga County is out with new branding and marketing, called“America’s Turning Point, ”referring to the roles it played in the American Revolution. According to WNYT, a commission has been set up that’s planning big events over the next few years, leading up to 2027 and the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga and the British surrender.

More than three years after he was sentenced for shooting and paralyzing his neighbor, Joey Castro will soon be headed to prison. WNYT reports Castro was convicted back in 2018 and was sentenced up to 46 years in prison. However, an appeal has kept him free on bail. Castro will surrender to the court on Tuesday.

Free rides were offered Wednesday at the carousel in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs as a special milestone was celebrated. According to WTEN, The free rides were in honor of the 20th anniversary of the carousel being brought to the park.
When Kaydeross Park was sold in 1987, the carousel was put up for auction. But the city’s department of public works commissioner led a successful bid to keep it in Saratoga Springs.

Pepsi is continuing its support for Saratoga Hospital by pledging up to $455,000 over the next 10 years. WNYT reports the funding will support initiatives to provide affordable care to underserved communities, treat substance misuse, as well as nursing education programs. Pepsi also supports “The Gala” – which benefits the Saratoga Community Health Center, and The Golf Invitational – which helps support Saratoga Hospital’s nursing scholarship program.

Four people have been charged after an alleged burglary and robbery at a home in Saratoga Springs on Division Street. According to WTEN, a victim reported he went outside to speak with a male acquaintance and found three other people with that man. Police said the men went into the victim’s home and began to steal property, with one of the men allegedly displaying what appeared to be a pistol and threatening to shoot the victim if he caused any issues.