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The man accused of using a hatchet to attack two teenagers from Clifton Park was due back in Glenville Court on Tuesday evening. WNYT reports 41 year old Benjamin Jerome allegedly swung the weapon at the teens and shot at their dirt bikes while they were riding on the Hemlock Hollow Trail. The victims – 18 and 19 years old – were not hurt, but one of the dirt bikes they were riding was damaged.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $14.2 million will be awarded to 30 tourism partners through the New York State EDA Tourism Partner Sub-Awards Grant Program. Capital-Saratoga Region Tourism Association: Highlight outdoor vacation opportunities to new domestic and international audiences, and target meetings and conventions focused on cutting-edge industries

State Police arrested 65 year old Ivan Gerdwagen of Saratoga Springs for Grand Larceny. Authorities received a call last week that over $260,000 was missing from a victim’s bank account. The investigation determined that Gerdwagen was acting as the victim’s power of attorney at the time of the theft. Gerdwagen reportedly removed funds totaling over $260,000 from August 2022 through January 2023 without permission or for a justifiable purpose that would benefit the victim.

Skidmore College’s Musical Theater-Opera Workshop, with the Musicians of Ma’alwyk, will perform parts one and two of the work-in-progress opera “Bell” by composer Richard Einhorn and librettist Kathryn Walat. The Saratogian reports it takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. The event is free and open to the public.

There were some scary moments at Spa Catholic in Saratoga Springs Tuesday. The school was locked down around noon.
It turned out to be a false alarm. Officers checked the building and found no issues.

Rep. Paul Tonko recently announced 15 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20th Congressional District that he submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in a bid to bring direct federal investment to the region under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Project Funding process. Southern Saratoga YMCA is among the entities receiving funding.

A Schuylerville woman was shot and killed Saturday night after the car she was in pulled into the wrong driveway looking for a friend’s house. The Daily Gazette reports 65 year old Kevin Monahan, who lives at the home there, is charged with murder.
Sheriff’s officials identified the woman killed as Kaylin A. Gillis, 20, of Schuylerville. Monahan is accused of firing at the car as it went to leave the property.

A new quarterly campaign finance report Elise Stefanik’s campaign filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission, shows her campaign raised nearly $1.12 million in the first quarter. The five-term incumbent’s campaign spent $713,612 in the 1st quarter, and had $1.3 million on hand, as of March 31.

Stephen E. Shuler, 47, of Hoosick Falls, was arrested on Friday by Hoosick Falls Police. They say that he robbed a jewelry store in the early morning hours of Monday, April 3. WTEN reports police sent out an alert seeking help from the public to identify the person who robbed Hoosick Falls Jewelry. They say that he used a hammer to break a window and steal over $800 worth of jewelry. Shuler was arrested and faces burglary and criminal mischief charges.

The town of Clifton Park is ready for its first restaurant week. According to WNYT, it will be held Monday, April 24 through Sunday, April 30. During the week, the town will showcase the dining around town and hope to create business for local restaurants.Participating businesses will offer breakfast and/or lunch specials for $15.
Dinner specials will be $25 or $35 dollars per person.
Participating restaurants include La Fiesta, Peddlers Bar and Bistro, Sushi Prime 88, Ravenswood, and many more.