Slippery weather is expected to continue today as the area deals with a snow and ice event. Around Saratoga, the prediction is for 6 to 12 inches with more than a foot for areas to the north and less, 3 to 6 around Albany and its suburbs. Scores of schools are closed or delayed and some area flights have been delayed or canceled as a result.
More Winter Weather
Another winter blast is upon us. Thursday we’re expected to see a transition in precipitation that is expected to result in snow in our area Thursday and by Friday morning, cold air will push farther south and a changeover to all snow is expected in all areas of the region. The prediction is for as much as 8 to 14 inches for Saratoga and points north.
Flames Damage Corinth Home
One person is out of their home after a fire in Saratoga County. WNYT reports flames broke out early Wednesday morning on Fuller Road in Corinth. No word as yet on a cause for the fire or the amount of damage done. The Red Cross is helping out the displaced occupant. No injuries reported.
Calbone To Step Down As Saratoga Hospital President/ CEO
Saratoga Hospital president and CEO Angelo G. Calbone will retire later this year. The Saratogian reports he steps down after a 16 year tenure and C albone’s decision was announced on Monday by Saratoga Hospital Board of Trustees chairperson Michael J. Toohey, who lauded the impact of the CEO and his team.
Halfmoon Man Sentenced In Child Sex Attempt Case
A Halfmoon man has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for trying to entice a person he thought was a 14 year old child to have sex with him. WNYT reports the person 44 year old Kevin Nugent was communicating with through social media, was actually an undercover cop. Nugent was arrested when he went to meet the child in Albany County.
Ballston Spa Man Accused Of Stealing Trailer
A Ballston Spa man is under arrest for allegedly stealing a trailer. WTEN reports State Police say 64 year old Jon Miles of Ballston Spa was arrested for criminal possession of stolen property. The victim reported that the trailer was parked at their work yard on Route 50 in Ballston and after realizing that the vehicle was gone, they were able to track its location using a GPS unit. Police said the trailer, valued at about $15,000, was found on a property owned by Miles in Ballston.
Taft Furniture Being Purchased By Raymour & Flanigan
Taft Furniture is being purchased by Raymour & Flanigan. WNYT reporots Taft’s Colonie store will become a Raymour & Flanigan outlet, while the Saratoga Springs store will become a full Raymour & Flanigan showroom. Raymour & Flanigan says they plan to keep many of Taft Furniture’s employees and will credit their years of service.
Greenfield Getting Its Own Ambulance Service
Greenfield is getting its own ambulance service. The new operation will be set up right across the street from the fire department to help serve the town’s 8,200 residents. WNYT reports Greenfield Ambulance will be staffed around the clock with an EMT and a paramedic.
A Push For More Permanent Outdoor Dining In Saratoga
How does outdoor dining no a more permanent basis in Saratoga souond? WNYT reports new City Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran is pushing a long-term plan to close some streets to cars on weekends during the spring and summer months.
Restaurants would be allowed to serve customers on sidewalks Thursday through Saturday nights.
Judge Dismisses Charges Against BLM Leader In Saratoga Case
A Saratoga Springs City Court judge has dismissed the charges filed against Jamaica Miles, a leader of Black Lives Matter and a Schenectady School Board member. WNYT reports Miles was charged with unlawful imprisonment and disorderly conduct following a protest last July. The judge said video taken that day shows Miles with those protesters, but she was not the most culpable, simply the loudest.