Two men are accused of shoplifting and having drugs on them. WNYT reports 26-year-old Dylan Donaldson and 37-year-old Jack Frazier were in a car in Cohoes that was connected to shoplifting at the Walmart in Halfmoon. Police say they found glass smoking devices that had drug residue and the pair are facing drug charges and were issued appearance tickets.
Greenfield Man Charged In Milton Traffic Incident
On February 1, 2023, State Police of Saratoga arrested Joel M. Burgess, 43, of Greenfield, NY, for Driving While Intoxicated and Ability Impaired by Drugs, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest, and other counts.
On February 1 at about 2:29 a.m. Troopers observed a vehicle on Geyser Road in Milton and when the driver, later identified as Burgess, attempted to turn onto Stone Church Road, he exited the roadway struck a utility pole then a nearby home. Burgess then exited the vehicle and fled into the woods. He was eventually taken into custody.
SPAC Announces Classical Amphitheater Offerings
SPAC has announced the return of its resident companies – New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra – to their summer home in Saratoga Springs for a season that will feature masterworks alongside SPAC premieres and debuts. The Saratogian reports New York City Ballet returns with the full company from July 18 to 22, The company will present four programs including “NYCB On and Off Stage,” hosted by dancers for a unique behind-the-curtain experience featuring excerpts from the week’s ballets.
Guilty Verdict In Saratoga County Rape Case
A man was found guilty Thursday of all counts in a child rape case in Saratoga County. WNYT reports Nathaniel Bradford raped two girls, younger than 11 in Greenfield and Saratoga over several years. Bradford faces up to life in prison when he’s sentenced in April.
State Of The City Address Set For Friday
Mayor Ron Kim will deliver the State of City Address for Saratoga Springs at 6 pm on February 3, 2023 from the third floor Music Hall in City Hall. Congressman Paul Tonko will join Mayor Kim to provide an update on his work in Washington for Saratogians. The address will also be livestreamed on the city’s website for those who would like to view from home.
Highlights of the address will cover accomplishments of the past year and goals for the new year.
Bethlehem House Fire Kills Animals
Six dogs, four cats and two ferrets died in a Wednesday afternoon fire on Hidden Hollow Road in Bethlehem. WNYT reports no residents were home at the time and the fire does not appear to be suspicious. The Red Cross is helping the family who lives there as the search for a cause gets underway.
Residents Speak Out About Homeless Shelter Proposed In Saratoga
A full room of concerned Saratoga Central Catholic parents and residents gathered Monday night to call on Saratoga city leaders to reconsider placing a low barrier homeless shelter behind the school’s Broadway campus. According to WRGB, parents who organized the meeting and an online petition claim they’re concerned about the shelter being a low barrier facility, which would allow sex offenders and people on mind altering drugs like fentanyl.
Malta Woman Faces Arson Charges
A Malta woman faces felony charges, accused of setting fire to her duplex earlier this month. According to WRGB, on January 24, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sarah N. Woody, 42, of Malta, charging her with Arson and Reckless Endangerment resulting from an incident on January 16th in which she allegedly set fire to her residence, a duplex, on Thimbleberry Road in the Town of Malta while the residents on the other side of the duplex were home.
Suspect Photo ID Released In Hoosick Falls Check Cashing Incident
A suspect wanted for allegedly cashing a check that didn’t belong to him has been identified. WNYT reports Hoosick Falls Police put out a photo over the weekend of a man they said cashed a check at the Trustco Bank on Main Street, for almost $4,000. The check belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
The incident is still under investigation.
Stillwater Snags Funding For Business District, Waterfront
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $22 million has been awarded to support 21 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
The Town and Village of Stillwater intend to complete a BOA Plan for a 401-acre area that includes
waterfront property and the Village’s core business district including brownfield and underutilized
parcels. The Plan will promote economic development along the Route 4 corridor as well as the
Village’s downtown and waterfront, repurposing key sites to expand opportunities for walkable
mixed-use development, and increasing Hudson River waterfront access.