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Washington County District Attorney Anthony Jordan said he anticipates bringing additional charges in front of a grand jury to consider in the case of the Hebron man who is accused of shooting and killing a Schuylerville woman on April 15. The Daily Gazette reports what additional charges Kevin Monahan could face were unclear.

Sunday was a great day for fans of comic books and pop culture because Saratoga hosted its ninth Comic Con this weekend. According to WRGB, the event had over 200 vendor and artist tables. Saratoga’s Comic Con featured guests like voice actress Stephanie Nadolny from Dragon Ball Z, along with cosplay groups, Hudson Valley Ghostbuster and Resident Evil Cosplay Troop.

A new trooper barracks has been proposed on Dunning Street in Malta to replace their current location on Route 9. But some residents of Luther Forest say they are outraged over the plans’ impact on the neighborhood. WTEN reports
In a letter to State Police Troop G, chair of Save Luther Forest, Mark Janey, says the relocation plan was originally from 2021 by members of the Malta Town Board. Once the community was made aware, they worked to put a stop to the plans.

A Greenfield man was recently arrested and charged with various drug and weapons charges following an altercation in the town. The Saratogian reports 28 year old Kyle West was involved in an altercation at a home on Stone Church Road during which he allegedly brandished and threatened the use of a screwdriver against the victim. West, who has a previous criminal conviction, fled the location before law enforcement’s arrival.

An 80 year old woman is dead after a crash on the Northway Wednesday. Police say Charlain Danaher died at the scene after her vehicle was struck by another that ended up going northbound in the southbound lanes after going over the median. Four people in the other car were taken to Albany Medical Center, and are expected to survive. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Saratoga Springs public safety commissioner Jim Montagnino sent a letter to the police and fire departments. He said in that letter that he’s ashamed of the City Council on a move to create a commission to right the wrongs of racism in the city, and calls protesters “a mob intent on spreading chaos and division.” The City Council meeting on Tuesday to pass the resolution ended early after a protest led by Saratoga Black Lives Matter.

The Saratoga Springs City Council meeting ended early Tuesday night after a protest lasted about 20 minutes inside the City Hall. WNYT reports protestors were calling for charges to be dropped against Black Lives Matter members who are accused of disrupting a meeting earlier this year.

DEC officials recently attended a check presentation for the Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center at the Town of Wilton’s Camp Saratoga. The Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family donation of $100,000 will help turn Camp Saratoga into a destination outdoor education campus honoring community leader Larry Gordon. Gordon was one of three Commissioners appointed to represent New York State on the Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission.

A new panel will look at righting wrongs when it comes to racism in Saratoga Springs. The city passed a controversial resolution at its meeting on Tuesday night. WNYT reports the resolution says its goal is to acknowledge, apologize, and review the city’s racist past and establish a panel to start a conversation. It’s part of recommendations made by the police reform task force in the aftermath of 2020.

The funeral arrangements have been announced for the state police member from Wilton who died over the weekend from 9-11 related injuries. WNYT reports service arrangements for senior investigator Nicholas Georgeadis have been set for this Thursday and Friday. Calling hours will be held from 4-8 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs.
His funeral will be held Friday at 11 at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox church in Albany.