A juvenile was arrested on Saturday in the Town of Milton following a domestic incident. Officials say they responded to the incident around 9:23 a.m., reports WNYT. Authorities say the juvenile offender is accused of causing physical injury to another person by the means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument by striking another person to the head with a glass jar.
Malta Woman Facing Drug, Bail Jumping Charges
33-year-old Laura M. McClements of Malta was arrested on January 30 by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on a bench warrant from the Wilton Town Court. According to WNYT, McClements had been charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, and was charged with second-degree bail jumping after allegedly failing to appear in court within 30 days of the required date
Write in votes more than ballot votes
The race for the city’s commissioner of public works remained undecided Tuesday night, with election officials left to examine write-in votes cast in a race that will decide the balance of power in city government. Ballots with a write-in choice outnumbered the votes cast for Republican Charles Marshall. Democrat Hank Kuczynski’s name was not on Tuesday’s ballot, but he waged a campaign to elect him with write-in votes.
Lake George Winter Carnival
Embrace the chill and join us for the 63rd Annual Lake George Winter Carnival, a cherished tradition since 1961. This year, the festivities span five weekends from January 31st through March 2nd, 2025, offering a plethora of family-friendly activities and limited quantities of the collectible Lake George Winter Carnival souvenir mugs, that will be filled with a delicious mug of hot chocolate with your choice of toppings.
Mom and Pops for sale
Mom & Pop’s Café & Catering, located next to Curtis Lumber at 885 Route 67 in Ballston Spa, has been up for sale for several months now. Owners Michael and Donna Venturiello are looking toward retirement. Only the Mom and Pop’s business is for sale, not the building. The property is owned by Curtis Lumber, said Venturiello. The business and equipment are listed for $260,000.
Belmont Stakes Day tickets increase price
If you plan on buying a general admission ticket to this year’s Belmont Stakes Day, prepare to pay up. Ticket prices have increased by 50%, according to a news release from the New York Racing Association. In 2024, general admission to Belmont Stakes Day was $50. This year, it’s $75. Despite that increase, general admission prices have held steady for the remaining days of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
Lake George Winter Carnival
Embrace the chill and join us for the 63rd Annual Lake George Winter Carnival, a cherished tradition since 1961. This year, the festivities span five weekends from January 31st through March 2nd, 2025, offering a plethora of family-friendly activities and limited quantities of the collectible Lake George Winter Carnival souvenir mugs, that will be filled with a delicious mug of hot chocolate with your choice of toppings.
Glens Falls gets grant for rehab of vacant spaces
New York State has awarded Glens Falls a $1.09 million grant for vacant rental properties. The grant, awarded through New York’s Vacant Rental Program, supports repairs and rehabilitation of vacant spaces into apartments for low-to medium-income renters in Glens Falls, Queensbury and Lake George
Election had more write-ins than votes
The race for the city’s commissioner of public works remained undecided Tuesday night, with election officials left to examine write-in votes cast in a race that will decide the balance of power in city government. Ballots with a write-in choice outnumbered the votes cast for Republican Charles Marshall. Democrat Hank Kuczynski’s name was not on Tuesday’s ballot, but he waged a campaign to elect him with write-in votes.
Lake George Winter Carnival
The Lake George Winter Carnival’s traditional activities and attractions will most likely be back each weekend atop the lake as they were annually decades ago. Additionally, the winter carnival will be held for five weekends instead of four. This Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. the annual Outhouse Races return.