A Tennessee man is accused of traveling to Clifton Park to have sex with a minor. WNYT reports 37 year old
Donald Jenkins of Clarksville, allegedly started communicating with a person in September to make those plans. Jenkins then rented a car to drive to the Capital Region and meet at a prearranged location. He was arrested this week when he arrived.
No Outside Chairs At Live Nation Events At SPAC
There are no outside chairs allowed if you’re heading to a Live Nation event at Saratoga Performing Arts Center next year. WNYT reports now if you want a chair, you will have to rent one. It will cost you $15 per chair each show. Personal chairs will still be allowed for SPAC produced events, including Saratoga Jazz Festival, Philadelphia Orchestra, and New York City Ballet.
Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner At Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company
The Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company is happening this weekend. The complimentary meal is to be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 in the Warrensburg firehouse at 18 Elm Street, serving up a traditional holiday dinner of roast turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, vegetables, and dessert.
Saratoga Springs City Council Delays Vote On Short Term Rentals
A highly anticipated vote on short-term rental regulations in Saratoga Springs was postponed after significant backlash from rental property owners during a packed city council meeting Tuesday night. WRGB reports after dozens voiced their concerns against the proposal, the decision was delayed to allow more time for consideration.
Festive Light Displays In Lake George
Through a lease with the Albany Police Athletic League, Lake George installed several festive light displays that Mayor Raymond Perry will turn on for the holiday season. It is also a walking-only event, as driving by only a few displays can be seen. WTEN reports lights will turn on at 4 p.m. and shut off at 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until Saturday, March 1, 2025. The displays will light up every day of the week of Christmas and New Year’s.
Event Gives SSHS Students Acceptance At SUNY Adirondack
At Saratoga Springs High School, many seniors are now accepted to SUNY Adirondack after their graduation.
It’s all part of SUNY Adirondack’s instant admission event Tuesday which gives graduating seniors the chance to be accepted on the spot, as students learned about the college admission process.
Warren County Approves 2025 Budget
Warren County’s proposed 2025 budget, which calls for appropriations of $207.1 million, was approved Nov. 15 by the county Board of Supervisors. Sun Community News reports the budget features an increase in spending of $14.3 million. The spending plan calls for a property tax levy of $53.1 million, an increase of $3.3 million or 6.62 percent higher than in 2024.
Queensbury Public Hearing On Cannabis Dispensary Plans
A public hearing is being held in Queensbury Thursday night to hear the community’s opinion regarding a local liquor store owner’s plans for a cannabis dispensary. According to WRGB, Monty Liu, owner of Monty’s Discount Wine & Liquor store situated at 909 Route 9 in Queensbury, is looking to open a recreational cannabis dispensary in the empty 16,000-square-foot addition Liu recently completed.
Clifton Park Man Sentenced In Deadly Barbershop Killing
A Clifton Park man has been sentenced to 25 years to life after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter. 20 year old Timmoure Miller was indicted in October 2023 and pleaded guilty in October 2024 to his involvement in the shooting death of 47-year-old barber Tyrone Staley, stemming from a shooting at a barber shop that left Staley dead and a 9-year-old boy and a 19-year-old injured.
Saturday Fire In Mechanicsville Displaces Two Families
A fire broke out in a multi-story home in Mechanicville on Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to the fire at 156 Saratoga Avenue around 8:45 a.m. and said no one was injured. WTEN reports the fire was controlled by 9:15 a.m., and everyone safely exited the home. Dunn said the cause of the fire is under investigation and is not considered suspicious. Two families were displaced by the blaze.