Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet presents the Nutcracker. The Saratogian reports performances will be held at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 16, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 17 at the Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany. All ticket proceeds directly support the Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tickets are available at ssyballet.ticketleap.com/the-nutcracker.
Man Accused Of Firing Shotgun Near Albany Temple Facing Federal Charges
Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, the man accused of firing a shotgun on the front steps of Temple Israel in Albany on Thursday, was charged in federal court with one count of felony possession of firearm as a prohibited person, this relating to an unlawful use of a controlled substance. WRGB reports the maximum sentence for this charge is up 15 years with possibilities of a $250,000 fine.
Two Arrested On Drug Counts In Wilton
Two people were arrested in Wilton following a drug sale investigation, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. 57 year old Russel Hedger of Salisbury, Maryland, and 27 year old Dominique Barne of Princess Anne, Maryland, are both facing multiple charges after they were found, say police, with a large quantity of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia with intent to sell in the county.
Ballston Spa Diner Reopens
The Route 50 Diner in Ballston Spa reopened Thursday morning after it was briefly shuttered and seized by the state Department of Taxation and Finance Tuesday. The Daily Gazette reports a family member of the owner confirmed the diner’s reopening Thursday, but didn’t have details on the brief closure and its resolution. However, the family member said the owner has been dealing with a lot following the loss of his father Walter, who opened the diner, in 2021 and then his mother in 2022.
Man Arrested After Firing Shots Outside Temple In Albany
A 28 year old man fired a shotgun twice outside Temple Israel in Albany hours before the start of Hanukkah on Thursday, then said “Free Palestine” as he was taken into custody, police said. No one was injured. The Saratogian reports the episode in the state capital of Albany took place amid rising fears of antisemitism worldwide and fallout from Israel’s intensifying war in Gaza, which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Police Say Averill Park Man Possessed 19K Images Of Child Porn
A 30-year-old was arrested and charged with multiple felonies after police said he had over 19,000 images of child porn.
WRGB reports State Police arrested Thomas Jackson of, Averill Park, charging him with felony counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child.
Consumer Protection Tips For Holiday Deliveries
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) has issued a series of tips on how to avoid the theft of those packages as well as personal identification. Keep track of your package deliveries. Schedule shipments when someone is home. Enlist your neighbor’s help. Monitor your front door with a security or doorbell camera. While a camera may not deter thieves, the presence of a camera can help you keep track of when packages are delivered so you can retrieve them quickly. And consider alternative delivery options.
Report: Route 50 Diner Could Reopen
The Route 50 Diner in Ballston Spa closing and being seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance from unpaid taxes. There is new hope that the diner that’s fallen behind on tax payments can reopen. WTEN reports tax officials have said, in a statement, that, “If the business owner is willing to make a good faith effort to come into compliance with the law that every other restaurant owner must comply with, we’ll work with them to reopen the business.”
Moreau Man Draws Probation For Threatening Police
A 60-year-old Saratoga County man has been sentenced to five years of probation for threatening police during a domestic incident. David C. Fuller, of Moreau, was arrested in March after police responded to a home in Moreau for a report of a fight. The victim came out of the house and told police that Fuller was inside threatening to use his weapon to hurt police, reports WNYT.
Belmont Stakes To Run At Saratoga
The Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course in 2024. WNYT reports the move is a needed one because Belmont Park is undergoing a half-billion-dollar renovation. The third leg of the Triple Crown will be run on Saturday, June 8. Information on hospitality and pricing for the big event are expected in early 2024.