State Of The City Address In Glens Falls Upcoming

Mayor Bill Collins will deliver the State of the City address in Glens Falls later this month. According to WNYT, the 2025 State of the City address is being delivered at the Queensbury Hotel on Ridge Street on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. The city is inviting the community to attend.

Ballston Spa Man Dies In Malta Crash

A man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Saratoga County on Tuesday. WNYT reports deputies responded to a crash on Malta Avenue in the town of Malta near Van Aernem Road and the Northway overpass just after 5:30 a.m. The victim was identified as Jeremy M. Robson, 24, of Ballston Spa.

48th Marathon Dance At South Glens Falls High School

South Glens Falls High School’s 48th Marathon Dance organizers announced the support of 34 beneficiaries. The dance will occur on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1. WTEN reports since the dance’s inception, $11.3 million has been raised for youth Glens Falls families, organizations, and surrounding communities.

Judge Makes Decision Around Civil Cases In Deadly Shooting

A judge has decided that the civil cases against convicted driveway shooter Kevin Monahan, his wife, Jinx, and their insurance company can be combined. WNYT reports a judge has ruled that the suit brought by the family of Kaylin Gillis who was shot and killed by Monahan in 2023, and Gillis’s boyfriend, Blake Walsh, can be joined into one trial.

Saratoga Springs PD Looks To Identify Smash And Grab Suspect

Saratoga Springs Police are attempting to identify a suspect in regard to multiple smash and grabs that occurred Saturday 1/11/2025 between 3:30pm-4:30pm at Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail. If you have any information regarding her identity or the vehicle involved, believed to be a silver SUV, please contact us at 518-584-1800. An image of the suspect is available at https://www.facebook.com/sspdny/posts/1013553574139369?ref=embed_post.

Whitehall Receives $2 Million Grant For Sewer Lines

The village of Whitehall is receiving $2 million from the Community Development Block Grant to replace the sewer lines. Community members and businesses are still being asked to limit water use more than a month after the water system failed. WTEN reports officials blamed the failure on a water main break and a separate leak that took months to locate.

SUNY Empire Announces Online Spanish Language Business Program

SUNY Empire is launching SUNY’s first Spanish language online Bachelor of Business Administration program for Fall 2025. WTEN reports the 124-credit program teaches accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, and more for bilingual students in the state and abroad. It will be taught fully online and entirely in Spanish.

Lake George Winter Carnival goes back to traditional

The Lake George Winter Carnival is just around the corner bringing back classic and traditional events. The month-long winter weekend event begins on Saturday, February 1, with opening ceremonies at noon a parade down Canada Street at 4 p.m and with fireworks at 7 p.m. Participants can expect free hot chocolate and s’mores every weekend, dog talent competitions, make-your-own tie-dye shirts, and more.

Glens Falls hospital limits visitation

Glens Falls Hospital announced on Facebook that it is imposing temporary visitation restrictions to safeguard patients and staff as seasonal respiratory viruses begin to circulate.The hospital will only allow visitors over the age of 18 and will limit entrances.

Glens Falls council member declares as candicate for mayor

A Glens Falls Common Council member has announced she will be running for the mayor of Glens Falls. Diana Palmer has been on the common council for seven years representing the 3rd Ward. In her announcement Palmer stated Government should be a partner, supporting and empowering those who build, restore, and invest in Glens Falls. Her opponent will be incumbent Mayor Bill Collins in office since 2022.