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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says she is sticking behind President Biden’s decision to continue his reelection campaign.
WRGB reports Gillibrand points to Biden’s record over the last four years, saying the infrastructure bill, semiconductor manufacturing and the lowering of prescription drug prices are all reasons she’s supporting President Biden, saying she believes he can do more in the next four years, too.

The summer meet at the Saratoga Race Course begins on Thursday. The New York Racing Association gave fans a little taste of the food that will be served at the track this summer. WTEN reports NYRA hosted a food sampling event at the track on Tuesday. Officials said they are expanding the options this year to accommodate fans who have different dietary restrictions.

The Saratoga Springs Fire Department opened a new fire station on Tuesday. WTEN reports a ribbon cutting was held at Station 3, which is located on Henning Road just off the Northway. The station will house the Saratoga County HAZMAT truck and the city’s reserve ladder truck. The station will have six, full-time staff members.

The search is on for a suspect in a deadly shooting Tuesday evening in Albany. A 21-year old man was shot to death while sitting behind the wheel of an SUV in a Stewart’s parking lot and the alleged gunman was seen running across Delaware Avenue. No word as yet on the identification of the victim, nor on a motive in the case.

Body-worn cameras could soon be worn in different departments in the Town of Malta besides the police department.
According to WRGB, The Town Board was set to take action on the policy Monday but decided to hold off till July 29th with a possible vote on August 5th.The body-worn cameras would be offered to code enforcement, animal control officers, and fire marshals.

Saratoga’s status as the summer home of the New York City Ballet continues. WTEN reports the ballet extravaganza unfolds at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) from Tuesday through Saturday, featuring a lineup that includes 10 ballets across 7 performances.

Two Baltimore residents were arrested in Saratoga County last week, accused of possessing counterfeit merchandise.
According to WNYT, State Police troopers saw a vehicle on Route 50 in the village of Ballston Spa on July 1. Cornelia Constantin, 31, was rushing to get inside that vehicle. The driver, Aron Miclescu, 36, took off. Troopers found multiple counterfeit products in the vehicle. All the items were seized.

The popular Upbeat on the Roof summer concert series is returning Thursday to Saratoga Springs. WNYT reports the concerts take place on the lawn at Skidmore College. This week’s event is called the Future of Broadway. People are welcome to bring blankets and campaign chairs, food and drinks to picnic on the lawn. The concerts take place each Thursday at 6 p.m. through Aug. 15.

The Saratoga County Department of Public Works will be replacing the West Milton Road Bridge starting on Monday. The bridge will be closed until about mid-November. WTEN reports detours will direct traffic to West Milton Road, Galway Road, Middle Line Road, and Geyser Road. Anyone with questions can contact the Public Works Department at (518) 885-2235.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kristen A. Yerry, 25, of Richford, Vermont for second-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny on July 4. WNYT reports authorities responded to a call of inactive larceny at a residence on Hudson River Road at 10:18 a.m. in Halfmoon. Yerry was arrested and charged for entering and remaining unlawfully in a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime.