The US Attorney Northern District of NY Office says Anthony Luizzi, 24, of Halfmoon was sentenced on Tuesday to 17.5 years, or 210 months, in prison and payment of a $10,000 fine for gun and drug crimes.
WNYT reports this was in connection with Luizzi’s trafficking of large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, and possession of more than 30 firearms, said the Attorney’s Office.
Walk To End Alzheimer’s In Queensbury
The Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York chapter is hosting its 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Queensbury on Saturday, Oct. 19 at SUNY Adirondack. Participants may check-in beginning at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. The walk will begin immediately following the opening ceremony.
Saratoga Springs is #17 on the top 20 cities by WalletHub
Finance company WalletHub has released its 2024 Best Small Cities in America study. Among the Top 20 is Saratoga Springs coming in at 17. To determine the rankings, WalletHub looked at more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000. Saratoga Springs was in the 99th percentile with an overall score of 68.36 out of 100.
One death in Glens Falls fire on Fourth St.
The Glens Falls Fire Department confirmed that one person died in a house fire on Wednesday night. The fire broke out just after 9:30 p.m. on Fourth Street. Crews were able to extinguish the flames within a few minutes of arriving to the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious.
Glens Falls Common Council show opposition to Washington Square
Members of the Glens Falls Common Council are opposed to Chris Patten’s 60-unit “Washington Square” apartment project. In August when the plan was presented, it met with resistance and for many members of the Council, it has not changed. One member said” “People in this community are proud of who we are. And they have a standard for what they want the community to look like”.
Public Zoning Workshop In Ballston Spa
The Zoning Advisory Committee wants your input! The Village of Ballston Spa is rezoning for the first time in decades. Make your voice heard,by join the Zoning Advisory Committee on October 15th from 7-9 PM for the Public Zoning Workshop, in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium at 50 West High St in Ballston Spa
Lake George Town and Village gets $10 million from DRI
The Town and Village of Lake George were awarded $10 million through the DRI program enabling the Town and Village to formulate a Strategic Investment Plan and execute key projects that advance the community vision for downtown revitalization. Residents can provide input on the public and private project proposals being evaluated by the LPC by visiting the project website at lakegeorge-dri.com
Fall Job Fair in Glens Falls
A Fall Job Fair for Thursday, Oct. 10, at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls. At least 12 business have agreed to attend, sharing an array of career opportunities. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, in Glens Falls. No charge or registration required. Attendees should bring several copies of their resume. For more information call 518-743-0925.
SSPD Implements Majority Of Recommended Reforms
The Saratoga Springs Police Department has implemented more than half of the recommendations made in the city’s 2021 police reform, according to an independent audit of the police department. The audit recommended annual training programs for each role in the department and creating a separate department to handle responses to homelessness and mental health crises, among other things.
9th Annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast
The 9th annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast will offer food from around the world and cultural street performances throughout the day on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will offer flavors from France, China, Japan, Italy, Mexico and America, among others, reports WNYT. Admission is free. Food samples are $2 each.