The Saratoga Springs Police Department has announced that the family of Sheila Shepherd, whose maiden name was VanNess, is offering a $50,000 reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for her death. WTEN reports her case has gone unsolved for over 40 years.
Corinth Man Busted For Alleged Crack Sales
A Corinth man is accused of selling crack cocaine and cocaine throughout Saratoga County. WNYT reports 35 year old
Nicholas E. Harwood was arrested after police searched his residence on Liberty Street in the village, charged with three felony counts and two misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance.
He was arraigned in Malta Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond.
Saratoga Race Course Announces Casino Partnership
Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady is now the official casino partner of the Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. The partnership was announced on Tuesday as the Belmont Stakes are being run at Saratoga Race Course this year, due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park on Long Island.
Saratoga Springs Artist Takes Home Music Awards
Saratoga Springs artist Angelina Valente won the most awards home at the 6th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards held recently at Proctors, taking home awards for Solo/Duo Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year, reports the Saratogian.
Burdett Birth Center In Troy To Remain Open
The Burdett Birth Center in Troy has been saved from closure, thanks to a $5 million state grant. St. Peter’s Health Partners announced on Monday that it was withdrawing its plan to close the facility and shift delivery services to nearby St. Peter’s Hospital, reports WNYT.
SSCSD Schools To Close Ahead Of Belmont Stakes
The Saratoga Springs City School District has made the decision to close school the day before the Belmont Stakes. WNYT reports School Superintendent Michael Patton says the schools will close on Friday, June 7. This is the second day of the Belmont Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course and one day before the third leg of horse racing’s triple crown at Saratoga.
Malta Drive-In Gears Up For 75th Season
A local business in Malta is celebrating their 75th season this spring and summer. WRGB reports Friday night kicks off another year of showing movies at the twin screen Malta Drive-In. For the past 37 years Ed Caro and his brother have been operating the Malta Drive-In. For opening weekend the movie line up features Godzilla X Kong and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire on Screen 1, and Screen 2 will have Abigail and Monkey Man playing.
New Breathing Packs For Halfmoon-Waterford Fire Department
A local fire department has received upgraded safety equipment. The Halfmoon-Waterford Fire Department was awarded around $300,000 in federal funding to buy new self-contained breathing apparatuses. WTEN reports The new equipment has an alarm that makes it easier for firefighters to find someone who may have been hurt while responding to an emergency.
Saratoga Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Counts
A Saratoga Springs man has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. 42 year old Christopher Barry admitted that between June 2021 and January 2022, he received child pornography, reports WNYT, in addition to having two phones that contained child pornography. Barry is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 27. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Six Charged In February Clifton Park Stabbing
Six people are facing charges in connection with a stabbing in February in Clifton Park. A 16-year-old was stabbed just after 7:30 p.m. on Feb 20 in Redfield Park. WNYT reports police determined while investigating that the stabbing was in retaliation for a Feb. 13 robbery at the Halfmoon Walmart. That’s when a juvenile was forced into a vehicle and robbed at gunpoint.