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Sentencing is set for November 30th for a 75-year-old Clifton Park man who admitted to possessing child pornography
Herbert Marlow pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court on Thursday to two counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child. WNYT reports he was arrested in March after State Police received an online tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

A man from Texas has admitted to his role in the MyPayrollHR scheme back in 2019. WNYT reports The Clifton Park-based company abruptly closed – after a $100 million bank fraud scheme that impacted thousands of businesses and people across the country. Derek Schwartz pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring with former ValueWise CEO Michael Mann to defraud companies that loaned millions of dollars to ValueWise subsidiaries.

A judge ruled in favor of some Clifton Park volunteer firefighters who are seeking property tax exemptions. WTEN reports they sued the town assessor in July and claimed he unfairly blocked them from receiving tax exemptions. The assessor said he made the decision based on state law, which states firefighters must live and work in the community to qualify.

The New York State Police is hosting the 35th Annual Colonel Henry F. Williams International Homicide Seminar in Albany. During the five-day conference presenters are sharing their expertise on some of the biggest cases in the United States.
From cold to high profile cases such as the BTK killer and the Tops Market shooting, experts have been presenting to over 240 attendees who represent departments from across the United States, Argentina, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, and Malta.

A judge has thrown out the indictment against the Glens Falls man accused of attempted murder in a shootout in downtown Saratoga Springs last November, citing that prosecutors made serious errors as part of a “demonstrated pattern of unfairness.” WNYT reports Vito Caselnova, an off-duty Rutland County Sheriff’s deputy, was arrested after getting into a fight with a group of Utica men at about 3 a.m. on Broadway on Nov. 20.

A police report filed reveals that Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim was criminally investigated for harassment following abusive behavior towards a member of his own City Council. WRGB reports according to a statement from the Saratoga Springs GOP, the investigation stems from an altercation between Kim and the city’s Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino, who secretly recorded the exchange.

Blue Spruce in Ballston Lake will be featured on “George to the Rescue.” WNYT reports the company helps Capital Region community center Hope 7 in Troy with much-needed renovations. The Saratoga County company was involved with the landscaping at Hope 7 as part of the renovation, along with its new outdoor play area. The episode will air at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23.

A new poll is out on top issues for New Yorkers. The Siena College Research Institute Poll finds the cost of living in New York is the biggest issue, reports WNYT. The poll found 57% said the quality of life in the state is getting worse. However, 14% said it’s getting better, and 27% said it’s about the same.

The Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner, Jim Montagnino, said he does not owe the mayor an apology following two arguments filled with profanities. WNYT reports Montagnino recorded the phone conversation, saying he thought it was necessary at the time. He added, he does not owe the mayor an apology, but he would like to move on from this.

A proposed ordinance regarding public comment during Saratoga Springs City Council meetings would require those seeking to speak provide proof that they either live, work or own property in the municipality. According to the Daily Gazette, the statute, proposed by Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino, would also prioritize speakers in order by city residents, those who work in the city, those who own property in the city, and then everyone else.