A Corinth man facing charges after a burglary turned into a fight. According to WNYT, Peter Winslow II broke into a home in Corinth, said New York State Police, then got into a fight with the resident inside. Winslow left before police arrived, but was found and arrested nearby. He is now facing burglary, mischief, obstruction of breathing and harassment charges.
Man Accused Of Pulling Gun During Argument In Clifton Park
A Brunswick man was arrested for brandishing a gun during an argument. WNYT reports 82 year old John Bulmer pulled out a handgun during a verbal altercation with people at Vischer Ferry State Park in Clifton Park. He was arrested for menacing and criminal possession of a weapon after being found hiding in bushes nearby.
Roosevelt Drive Work Done In Saratoga Spa State Park
Governor Kathy Hochul Thursday announced the completion of the $4.2 million redevelopment of Roosevelt Drive within Saratoga Spa State Park. The project improves transportation safety within the park by adding pedestrian and bicycling pathways adjacent to the park’s busiest stretch of roadway, which connects the Avenue of the Pines with the golf course, pools, picnic areas, and the Roosevelt Baths and Spa.
Reconnecting The West Side Workshop
You can join the Reconnecting the West Side workshop on July 12. Members of the City’s building and planning department will be reviewing the CDTC and CDRPC recommendations for the West Side. It’s happening from 6pm to 8pm at SUNY Empire State College at 113 West Avenue.
Albany Police Probe July 4th Shooting Death
Albany Police say a man is dead following a July 4th shooting. According to WRGB, officers responded to a basement apartment on Second Street at around 11:45 PM for a shooting. There they found a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his torso. The man, later identified as Eduardo Montes, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Schaghticoke Man Charged In Woman’s Miscarriage
A Schaghticoke man was arrested on Monday following a 15-month investigation. WTEN reports 39 year old Dia Beshara gave a pregnant woman Mifepristone without her knowledge, causing a miscarriage.
Deputies say the investigation began when the victim reported that while she was pregnant, Beshara gave her the drug. She said he gave it to her without her knowledge, leading to a miscarriage.
Saratoga Girl Raises Money For White Rhinos
A 6-year-old Saratoga Springs girl is using lemonade to raise money for white rhinos. The girl, named Fiona, learned about the animals during a trip to Disney World and also learned there are only two northern white rhinos left in the world, so she came up with a plan to support them. WNYT reports her lemonade stand has raked in hundreds of dollars for the animals so far.
20 Gain Citizenship In Saratoga Ceremony
Twnty people from around the globe were officially granted citizenship in the United States in Saratoga Tuesday. WRGB reports a citizenship ceremony was held at the Saratoga national Historical Park. The new citizens took the Oath of Allegiance and gave speeches about the process of getting citizenship.
Clifton Park July 4th Parade Draws In Thousands
Clifton Park’s July 4th parade was a big draw Tuesday. It stepped off from the Shenendehowa High School campus around noon – with floats, marching bands, and much more. The march ended at Clifton Commons with music, crafts, food, drinks and fireworks. Around 30,000 people were expected to be part of the festivities.
NXIVM Member Released From Prison
One of the faces of the NXIVM cult, Allison Mack, was released from federal prison on Monday. The Times Union reports
Mack is a former television star who provided women to NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere. She was held at FCI Dublin, a low security prison near Oakland, California. She was sentenced in 2021 to three years in prison.