The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) mourned the loss of trainer and Saratoga native Chuck Simon. He turned a well-traveled career assisting Hall of Fame legends H. Allen Jerkens, D. Wayne Lukas, and Nick Zito and later running his own stable.
Residents Affected By Beryl Can Apply For Federal Assistance
Federal assistance is now available to those in Warren County affected by flooding and storms in the wake of Tropical Storm Beryl. WNYT reports homeowners, renters, and businesses are now eligible to apply for small business loans to aid in recovery. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is November 8.
GoFundMe Set Up For Family Of Ballston Spa Athletic Director
Over 100 people have donated so far to a GoFundMe set up to help cover the funeral and other unexpected costs for the family of Ballston Spa Athletic Director Dave Sunkes following his death Saturday. The Daily Gazette reports the GoFundMe has already raised over $13,000 of its $30,000 goal, as of 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Shenendehowa Will End Use of Plainsmen Nickname
The Shenendehowa Board of Education voted on a proposal Tuesday to end the use of the Plainsmen nickname. WTEN reports the district had already changed its mascot from an Indigenous person to a horse before New York State officials required all public schools to eliminate mascots and team names with Native American imagery. The district previously argued the name is a reference to the land patent that the Shen campus was built on.
Glens Falls PD Issues Advisory After Weekend Overdoses
A public health alert has been issued by the Glens Falls Police Department following a series of overdoses that occurred over the weekend. WRGB reports first responders were called to three overdoses over the weekend where officers found the same packaging related to the narcotics at each scene.
Baseball Bat Attack Trial Begins
The trial of the man accused of beating his neighbor to death with a baseball bat started Monday, with jury selection. According to WNYT, Pharrin Greene is charged with manslaughter, accused of causing the death of Bernard Rogers in Ballston Spa. Rogers was hit in the head with a metal baseball bat, according to investigators. That caused a traumatic brain injury and a lacerated liver. He died a year after that attack.
Halfmoon Woman Allegedly Violates Protection Order
A Halfmoon woman is accused of violating an order of protection. WNYT reports deputies responded to a residence in the town of Clifton Park just after 3 a.m. on Monday for a domestic incident. 39 year old Megan H. Tatum, 39, allegedly damaged property belonging to the victim and was charged with aggravated family offense and criminal contempt.
2024 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2024 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest on Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Saratoga Springs. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center parking garage. Attendees will have the opportunity to marvel at giant pumpkins – some over 1,000 pounds – and watch the official weigh-off, which begins at 11 a.m.
Lake George Restaurant Week In Full Swing
Lake George Restaurant Week is happening until September 14. Participating restaurants will be serving three-course prix-fixe meals for $35 a person. WTEN reports The week’s theme is “tailgate,” and each restaurant week menu features at least one item to match the theme. The event is presented by the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB.
Ballston Spa CSD Athletics Director Dies
A longtime member of the Ballston Spa Central School District community has died, according to a message from the superintendent. WRGB reports Dave Sunkes, the district’s director of health, physical education and athletics, reportedly served the district for more than two decades.