A new medical facility opened on Tuesday for the workers who keep the Saratoga Race Course up and running. A ribbon cutting was held for the new Backstretch Clinic, which provides care to the hundreds of employees who work at the track. WTEN reports it marks the first time that many of them see a physician in the United States. Construction started last summer.
Two Being Helped After Gansevoort Fire
Two people including a 12-year-old are being helped after a fire Monday night in Saratoga County. WNYT reports the blaze broke out at a residence on Anyhow Lane in Gansevoort and the Red Cross is helping the adult and child affected with food and shelter and other basic needs. No word yet on a cause.
SPAC Concertgoers To Get Refunds
LiveNation says they will be refunding concertgoers at SPAC after a concert on Saturday was cancelled because of a bomb threat. According to WNYT, former Oasis member Noel Gallagher was about to take the stage on Saturday night, when the threat was called in and the venue was evacuated.
Saratoga Man Faces Grand Larceny, Forgery Counts
On July 6, 2023, State Police of Latham arrested Jeffrey R. Bishop, 31, of Saratoga Springs, for four counts of Possession of a Forged Instrument and Grand Larceny. An investigation determined in May 2023 Bishop possessed multiple fraudulent checks named to him and cashed them at financial institutions in Colonie, Guilderland, and Bethlehem, NY. These crimes resulted in the theft of over $8,000.
Ballston Spa Man Charged In Northway Road Rage Incident
A Ballston Spa man is in custody following a road rage incident on I-87 in Saratoga Springs on Friday. WTEN reports 23 year old Seth A. Labarbera is facing charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and menacing in the second degree after Troopers received a report of a driver displaying a handgun. Labarbera was arrested and arraigned at the Wilton Town Court. He was released on his own recognizance.
Walking Woman Struck By Several Vehicles On Northway
A woman walking on the Northway was hit by several vehicles near Exits 11 and 12 on Monday morning and authorities now say it was intentional. WNYT reports it happened around 7:40 Monday morning and traffic was backed up for miles.
The road opened just before noon.
Investigation Ongoing Into SPAC Bomb Threat Incident
If and when authorities find out who’s responsible for the bomb threat to SPAC over the weekend, the responsible party could be facing terroristic threat charges. The incident caused the Noel Gallagher concert to be called off and the place evacuated at about 9:40pm Saturday. A search of the facility found nothing suspicious.
Saratoga Playground To Get Makeover
The Veteran’s Memorial playground in Saratoga is set to get a over $800,000 upgrade next month. The Daily Gazette reports the city will be replacing the older pieces with items like a custom wave net, pendulum swing, spinners and giant custom mega tower, according to a presentation on the project. The new playground will take up 6,000 square feet.
Prepping For Opening Day At The Track
Just a couple days from opening day at Saratoga Racecourse. NYRA says along with Thursday’s open, there will be live music at the track through Sunday, July 16. Also, every Thursday to Sunday, the taste NY pavilion will provide food and drink samples inside gate a at the top of the stretch. The first giveaway will be Friday, July 21st, a cooler jug free with paid admission while supplies last.
Man Charged In K-9 Officer Stabbing In Troy Due In Court
The man accused of stabbing a Troy police K-9, is due in court Monday. WNYT reports Norbi was stabbed 12 times, after responding to a burglary, allegedly by 25-year-old Curtis Knockwood, who is facing more than a dozen charges.
He is being held in jail without bail.