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Sources tell WNYT that a sexual harassment claim against the president of Hudson Valley Community College has been filed with the college’s human resources office. Sources say the claim was filed against President Roger Ramsammy by a school employee. Sources also say the HVCC employee who filed the sexual harassment claim against the president is not on campus while the investigation continues.

The greater Saratoga Springs community is mourning the sudden death of a Saratoga Springs High School student, who was also a first responder. The Daily Gazette reports Anthony “AJ” Stefanacci, 17, died unexpectedly Friday, a little more than a week before his 18th birthday. He was a senior at Saratoga Springs High School.

A family in Saratoga County is claiming they’ve been scammed by their contractor, which they’ve paid nearly $100,000 to finish fixing up their home. WRGB reports the Hoyt family’s home in Greenfield Center has been in disrepair for nearly 15 months after it was damaged in a fire back in December 2022, and they claim they gave Custom Cuts Building and Remodeling 95% of the total cost up front.

Saratoga Chocolate Co. was nominated for a USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award as one of the nation’s Top 10 Best Chocolate Shops. The shop was founded in 2016 and is one of 20 nominees looking to secure a spot in the top 10. WTEN reports Votes for Saratoga Chocolate Co. to be one of the top 10 shops can be cast from Monday, May 13, to Monday, June 10. To vote, visit the 10 Best Chocolate Shops of 2024 website.

A Saratoga Springs woman was sentenced to five years of probation for assaulting a 7-year-old child last year. According to WNYT, 51 year old Gloria Rhodes was arrested on May 19 after a staff member at an elementary school reported that the child came to school complaining of arm pain, police said. That child was taken to Saratoga Hospital and later to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

Saratoga County will host a free Narcan training and distribution session on Monday from noon to 3 p.m. It will be held at the VFW Post 358 in Ballston Spa, located at 68 E North Street. WTEN reports attendees will learn how to identify an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan, which takes about 10 minutes. They will also receive a free Narcan rescue kit with two doses of Narcan, a rescue breathing face shield, a certificate of training, a drug disposal system, and a mental health and substance use disorder resource guide.

Hundreds of people laced up their sneakers and hit the pavement for the 12th annual Kelly’s Angels Mother Lovin’ 5K on Sunday morning. The race was held at Saratoga Spa State Park. WNYT reports Kelly’s Angels helps Capital Region kids and their families affected by cancer and other life-threatening illness.

The College of Saint Rose held its final commencement ceremony on Saturday. More than 5,000 people were in attendance as a total of 1,736 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study were conferred, reports WNYT.
This was the final class to graduate as the college decided in November to shut down due to financial issues and declining enrollment.

At the recent Saratoga Springs City Council meeting, an update regarding parking at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. New restrictions will give priority parking to library patrons during the day and will allow the city to utilize the lot for the new seasonal paid parking program outside of library operating hours.

The Shenendehowa School District has placed clear signs at all water outlets, like hand washing sinks, that shouldn’t be used for drinking; and removed sinks that are no longer actively used, in the wake of testing that showed high lead levels. In all, more than 100 samples across nine different schools came back with elevated levels. While at least 19 elevated tests were from sources like water fountains.