Price Chopper-Market 32 is launching its November campaign, to help raise money for the organization, disabled American veterans. WNYT reports until November 30, customers can choose to round up their change at checkout, and 100% of that will go directly to DAV.
Community Feedback Session On School Safety
Parents, educators, and law enforcement in Saratoga County offered feedback Wednesday night on what can be done to improve school safety and security. WRGB reports the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security hosted the forum at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public at a time when acts of violence in schools are on the rise across the state, including in the Capital Region.
Saratoga Broadway Deli Free Chicken Dinners
Saratoga Broadway Deli says they’re prepared to feed more families than ever before with their third annual free chicken dinner giveaway. No proof of hardship is required to get a free chicken dinner at the Saratoga Broadway Deli. WTEN reports starting this week, orders can be placed on Monday through Friday with pick up on Sunday. The giveaway lasts all November and December.
Man Cops To Arson Counts In Saratoga County
A man who already pleaded guilty to murder has now admitted to arson. Anthony Paradise was in Saratoga County Court Wednesday, to be arraigned on a 2017 arson at a Curtis Lumber in Ballston. Paradise was previously convicted of robbing the Adirondack Trust Bank on Broadway in Saratoga Springs in 2017. WNYT reports while he was in prison in Greene County, he murdered his cellmate.
Two Arrested In Malta Home Break In
State Police arrested Paige M. Norton, 26, of Milton, NY, for Burglary and James F. Hall, Jr., 28, of Milton, NY for Burglary and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers responded to a home in Malta, NY, for an active burglary. The investigation determined Norton and Hall Jr. Forced entry into the house, took multiple items, and fled before police arrived.
Norton and Hall Jr. were located in Milton shortly after the incident and arrested. The stolen items were recovered.
Two Men Cuffed In Catalytic Converter Crime Case
Saratoga Springs police have made a couple of arrests related to the theft of a couple dozen catalytic converters. WNYT reports Trever Murphy from North Carolina and Joshua McIntosh from Virginia are accused of ripping off some two dozen catalytic converters. Police say some were found in a Saratoga Springs hotel, some in a van that the men were driving. Both are charged with felonies. Police say they expect more charges.
Robot Rumble In Ballston Spa
High school students from the Ballston Spa Central School District are getting ready to rumble – robot rumble. The Saratogian rpeorts students in the school district’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics program are hosting this year’s 2022 Robot Rumble Off-Season Robotics Competition. The competition, which will include students from across New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, will be held at Ballston Spa High School on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Competition spectating is free and open to the public.
Two Face Drug Counts Following Malta Traffic Stop
State Police of Saratoga arrested Jason F. Mineau, 43, of Ballston Spa, NY and 59 year old Donald W. Roraback of Clifton Park on drug counts. Last week, Troopers stopped a vehicle on Spinnaker Drive in Malta, NY, for a speeding violation. During the investigation, Mineau was identified as the operator and Roraback as a passenger. Mineau was found to possess drugs, and drugs were located within the vehicle. Both were arraigned at the Malta Town Court and released under the supervision of the Saratoga County Probation Department.
HEAP Help Open As Of November 1
New Yorkers needing help paying their heating bills can begin applying for home heating assistance Tuesday, Nov. 1.
The Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP, can provide up to $976 this winter to help low- and middle-income households and senior citizens keep their homes warm and help defray high energy costs.
Man Dies From Crash Injuries After Taking Off From Checkpoint
A stop at a sobriety check point last night ended with a deadly crash. WNYT reports it happened n the town of Moreau, where
Vincent Mancuso of Fort Edward stopped at the check point, spoke to an officer and then sped off. Troopers later found the car after it crashed on Ferry Blvd. in the village of Glens Falls. Mancuso was taken to Glens Falls Hospital where he later died.