Chaos erupted during the public comment period at a Saratoga Springs City Council meeting Tuesday night. WRGB reports a yelling match ensued after a man went up to speak about the resolution separating the city from Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino’s decision to file a charge against a Black Lives Matter activist in connection to her actions during the Feb. 7th meeting. At one moment, a woman was seen snatching Montagnino’s microphone right off the council’s table and shouted “everybody, shut the (expletive) up” among other things.
NYT Author To Speak At Skidmore
Wellspring, the domestic violence and sexual assault resource for Saratoga County, is partnering with Skidmore College to bring New York Times reporter and best-selling author Megan Twohey to Skidmore’s Arthur Zankel Music Center on Monday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. for a public event. Twohey, who has focused much of her work on the treatment of women and children, will take the stage at Skidmore to share her experience about breaking the Weinstein story, its aftermath, and the anti-sexual violence work that is still to be done.
Grand Jury Member In Saratoga Shooting Case Expresses Concerns
A letter addressed to the Judge overseeing the November 20th shooting that happened in Saratoga Springs, was not signed with a name, but is confirmed to be a sitting member of the Grand Jury on this case. WRGB reports a juror says the panel felt rushed to make decisions by prosecutors and felt the job was not done properly as a result.
School Security Reviewed In Wake Of Swatting Incidents
Saratoga Springs City School District was one of the districts targeted in last week’s swatting calls, unfounded reports of shooters in schools across the Capital Region. WRGB reports Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton says it’s the first time their schools were targeted by an outside threat. With 8 schools, 6,000 kids and more than 1,100 staff, Dr. Patton says school security is an ongoing and ever-changing conversation.
Students Take Part In 2023 National Dairy Challenge
The 2023 National Dairy Challenge wrapped up this weekend in upstate New York, giving students from across the country the chance to explore and evaluate a few local dairy farms. The Saratogian reports Nearly 300 students from 31 universities participated in this year’s challenge, hosted from Thursday through Saturday at the Saratoga Springs City Center, with trips to tour area farms.
Reward Offered For Information About Doane Stuart School Fire
Albany officials have provided an update regarding the fire that happened at the former Doane Stuart School on Thursday, March 23. The City of Albany and Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the fire. WTEN reports the fire is still under investigation and is classified as “undetermined.”
Spring Clean Up Getting Underway In Clifton Park
The town of Clifton Park announced yard waste pickup starts this week. WNYT reports Twin Bridges will be conducting the service Monday through the end of November. Leaves, grass clippings, tree and shrub trimmings, as well as other brush will be collected in brown paper yard waste bags only. Yo should have your waste ready for pickup by Sunday night each week.
Saratoga Springs PD Seeks Missing Man
The Saratoga Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a missing adult that they say is considered vulnerable due to medical reasons. Police say David M. Bulka was reported missing to the department on March 20, 2023. He was reportedly last seen on March 26th in the area of the Code Blue shelter located at 4 Adelphi Street. WRGB reports Bulka is 5′ 5″ tall and weighs approximately 150 lbs.
Threatening Call Regarding Albany High School A Hoax
Just before 9a.m. Thursday, the Albany Police Department notified Albany High School of a call claiming that shooting victims were present at the school. The school followed their protocol and was put into lockdown for a thorough investigation. At 9:20a.m., the calls were considered unfounded and the school resumed normal activities.
Cohoes Man Sentenced In 2022 Murder
A Cohoes man was sentenced on Thursday for a May 2022 homicide. The Albany County District Attorney’s Office said Ahlaumion Hall, 26, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for shooting a man on Quail Street in Albany. WTEN reports Hall shot and killed Charles Gibson, Jr. with a shotgun during a robbery. Earlier this year, he plead guilty to one count of Second Degree Murder.