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A Clifton Park man has been sentenced to 25 years to life after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter. 20 year old Timmoure Miller was indicted in October 2023 and pleaded guilty in October 2024 to his involvement in the shooting death of 47-year-old barber Tyrone Staley, stemming from a shooting at a barber shop that left Staley dead and a 9-year-old boy and a 19-year-old injured.

A fire broke out in a multi-story home in Mechanicville on Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to the fire at 156 Saratoga Avenue around 8:45 a.m. and said no one was injured. WTEN reports the fire was controlled by 9:15 a.m., and everyone safely exited the home. Dunn said the cause of the fire is under investigation and is not considered suspicious. Two families were displaced by the blaze.

School children in Washington, Warren and Saratoga counties are in for a treat this week when they get to see a live performance of “Peter and the Wolf” put on by the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra. WNYT reports the first performance is Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Hudson Falls High School and there will be students from Hudson Falls, Glens Falls and Corinth in attendance.

Alexander G. Connell, 38, of Ballston Spa was stopped for speeding on Washington Street according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Connell had meth in his possession and allegedly was driving with a suspended license. He faces one felony count and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. criminal use of drug paraphernalia and aggravated unlicensed operation

The city of Glens Falls’ proposed 2025 budget includes no property tax increase.The final version of the $25.5 million spending plan was presented at the Common Council meeting. Mayor Bill Collins says he is satisfied with the most recent iteration that, for the first time in more than two decades, has no property tax increase.

8th through 12th graders from across the Capital Region packed the Saratoga Springs City Center on Wednesday for CTE Works, an interactive event that exposes students to local career opportunities. Hands-on exhibits allowed the students to get a sense of what various careers might be like. Local businesses participated in the event, including construction, government, tourism, finance, public safety, and agriculture.

The Lake George Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Tuesday. One topic of discussion was the recent incident where two student-athletes from the Wolverines football team were charged for alleged sexual misconduct. Even though the Warren County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation is closed, he superintendent said there will be additional meetings with coaches and student-athletes to go over proper conduct.

A Saratoga County man is accused of threatening a person with a gun during a domestic incident. Michael S. Wood Jr., 32, showed a shotgun at a residence on Fayville Road on Nov. 10 with a youth under the age of 17 present, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Wood was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, menacing, criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child.

State Police arrested 65-year-old Leno Gee of Lake George, following an investigation into a string of larcenies at various Lowe’s stores. The arrest comes after reports from Lowe’s in Halfmoon, Queensbury, and Wilton. WRGB reports Gee allegedly stole items valued at over $5,000 from these stores from August to October 2024.

Stewart’s Shops have halted its tap-to-pay option at all of its stores for the time being. The halt, started on Oct. 21, is due to fraudulent credit card payments used at stores. WTEN reports were using fake card information to purchase cigarettes and alcohol; the machine would approve the transaction, but no money was ever exchanged.