DEC’s annual tree and shrub spring seedling sale has kicked off at the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery in Saratoga Springs. The sale is open to the public and runs until May 12. WTEN reports some seedlings sell out fast, so the DEC recommends placing your order by calling (518) 587-1120, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. An invoice will then be sent to you in the mail or by e-mail.
Schager To Lead NYSP Troop G
Major Dennis Schager has been named the 38th commander of New York State Police Troop G, which has 24 stations and serves 10 counties, including Saratoga County. He was appointed by Acting Superintendent Steven Nigrelli. Schager has previously worked at the New York State Intelligence Center and graduated from the New York State Police Academy in 1998, and was promoted to captain in 2018.
Saratoga’s Hefty Price Tag For AG Probe
A New York Attorney General investigation over civil rights violations related to the arrests of Black Lives Matter activists in Saratoga Springs is coming with a hefty price tag and taxpayers are footing the bill – nearly $35,000, according to the legal bills provided by the city. WRGB reports the costs were incurred complying with subpoenas and pulling together materials needed for the probe.
Internet Service Back In South Glens Falls CSD
After nearly a month since the outage began, internet service has been restored to the South Glens Falls Central School District. WTEN reports the school district shut down the internet service on December 19 after unauthorized activity was found on their server. Officials said no district information was compromised.
Four Arrested In Saratoga County Drug Probe
Four people are charged in a Saratoga County drug trafficking investigation. According to WNYT, 41 year old Shahid Smith is accused of selling and possessing crack cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth. More drugs were found at 260 Maple Avenue and a home at 104 Holly Lane in Wilton, and three more people – 31 year old Dana Goosens, 40 year old Amie Buck and 42 year old Tabatha Heitzmann were arrested.
Boil Water Order Lifted In Saratoga
The boil water order has been lifted in Saratoga Springs, the city’s Department of Public Works announced on Tuesday afternoon in a public health update. The Saratogian reports a precautionary city-wide boil water advisory was put into effect on Sunday, Jan. 1 by the New York State Department of Health following a large water main break.
MLK Events In Saratoga
MLK Saratoga’s annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend returns later this month with a range of programming aimed at social, racial and economic justice issues. The Saratogian reports the 2023 event, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 13 through Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16, will offer workshops, performances, lectures and panel discussions.
Resumption Of State Gas Tax
State gas taxes worth $0.16 per gallon resumed on Sunday after a six-month suspension. WNYT reports Governor Kathy Hochul says resuming the tax is important because it brings in revenue that the state needs to maintain the roads.
State Senator Dan Stec says he wants to resume the tax suspension – calling the legislature tone deaf for calling a special session to vote on pay raises, and not relief at the pumps.
Man Arrested In New Year’s Day Stabbing In Saratoga
Assault and weapons counts face a man following a New Year’s Day stabbing in Saratoga Springs. Police say 28 year old
Damon Beckerman is accused of stabbing a woman in the leg, at an apartment off Seward Street. The 26 year old vicitm was treated and released at Saratoga Hospital. Beckerman was taken into custody in lieu of bail or bond.
Mechanicville Man Facing DWI Charges
A Mechanicville man is due in court on DWI charges after being involved in a head on crash in Ballston Spa. Police say the driver, 29 year old Michael Gregory, had a blood alcohol content of .23%, nearly three times the legal limit. There were no injuries reported. He was issued appearance tickets and released.