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Republican Saratoga Springs challenger John Safford declared victory Tuesday evening against incumbent Democrat Ron Kim, who has conceded. WNYT reports Safford had 3,752 votes compared with 3,172 for Kim, according to unofficial returns. Third-party candidate Chris Mathiesen got 1,420.

A flier criticizing one of the candidates for support of Black Lives Matter may have cost Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino his bid for reelection. WNYT reports Republican Timothy Coll received 4,072 votes to win, while Kristen Dart of the Community First Party received 2,396 votes. Montagnino came in third with 1,806 votes.

WNYT has obtained more details in a road rage incident on Thursday in the Wilton Mall parking lot.
It happened near Target just after 7 p.m. An investigation determined that one of the parties attempted to leave in their vehicle, when they were followed by Damion P. Lawyer, 23, of Milton. Police say Lawyer drove recklessly through the parking lot and intentionally struck the victim’s vehicle with his, no injuries.

The Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee on Monday blasted what it called a “racist” mailer criticizing Black Lives Matter and a candidate for public safety commissioner. According to WNYT, the mailer from the campaign of incumbent Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino, the Democrat-endorsed candidate, said a vote for Kristen Dart is a vote for BLM. Montagnino is the incumbent and the candidate endorsed by the Democratic Party. Dart is running on the Community First ballot line.

While the presidential election is a year away, there are notable races for local elections on the ballot in Tuesday’s election.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. In Saratoga Springs, Democratic incumbent Mayor Ron Kim is being challenged by Republican John Safford and Christian Mathiesen from the One-Saratoga Group. Also, there is a contentious race for public safety commissioner. Incumbent Democrat Jim Montagnino is facing a challenge from Republican Timothy Coll and Kristen Dart, who is running on the Community First Line.

The South Glens Falls High School superintendent and interim principal have informed families about a potential school threat. This threat was found in a note during a Friday evening cleaning in a school bathroom. The school’s authorities were promptly notified, leading Deputy Carey of the school resource officer team and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office to start an investigation. Despite the threat being non-credible, the school will increase police presence on Monday, November 6, 2023, as a safety measure. The school has asked parents to discuss the implications of making such threats with their children.

Saratoga Springs City Hall will be closed four weekdays this month. The first is Tuesday, November 7 for Election Day, also, November 10 for Veterans Day (observed), and November 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving.

Six people including 3 children are without a home after a fire in Gansevoort. WRGB reports Wilton Fire Department officials say the fire began just before 2 p.m. Everyone was able to make it out of the building safely. The Red Cross is helping the victims with food and shelter and other basic needs. No word yet on a cause.

A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket from the November 4 drawing was sold in Ballston Spa, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket is worth $50,000. WTEN reports the third-prize ticket was sold at the Stewart’s Shops located at 448 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced legislation to establish Daylight Saving Time as the year-round standard in New York. That would mean that people would not have to change the clocks twice a year. Clocks are set to go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. This would depend on the collaboration of neighboring states and the federal government.