The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Edward J. Young, 72, of Mechanicville on Thursday and charged with DWI, as well as other felonies. WNYT reports Young is accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and at a time when his blood-alcohol-count (BAC) was 0.08% or greater. The Sheriff’s Office says the charges were upgraded to class D felonies due to two prior convictions within the last ten years.
Saratoga Race Course Summer Meet Officially Underway
Thousands turned out for Opening Day for the 2024 Summer Meet at the Saratoga Race Course. Gates officially opened at 11 a.m. and First Post was at 1:10 p.m. At 7 a.m. on Thursday, racing fans came in through the gates and then it was the mad dash for picnic tables. Some racing fans lined up the night before to secure the spot they wanted.
Portion of Riverview Road in Clifton Park Closed Friday
A portion of Riverview Road in Clifton Park will be closed on Friday. Crews will be working to replace a culvert pipe and paving, reports WNYT. The closure is between Crescent Road (Vischer Ferry Center) and Sugar Hill Road. Work will occur between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Drivers are advised to see alternate routes.
Big Bend Preserve at Moreau Lake State Park Now Open
The Big Bend Preserve at Moreau Lake State Park is now open for people to visit. WNYT reports the preserve adds 860 acres to the park, which is about the size of Central Park. It now makes it one of the 10 largest parks in the state system and will provide recreational activities for visitors and valuable habitats for native species.
Halfmoon Man Accused In Stabbing
A Halfmoon man is accused of stabbing a person. According to WNYT, 32 year old Fredy A. Brizuela-Santacruz was allegedly in a fight just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Vosburgh Road Mobile Home Park, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Brizuela-Santacruz knew the victim, who was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment.
BLM Sues Saratoga
Black Lives Matter Saratoga is claiming in a federal lawsuit that the city of Saratoga Springs infringed on its rights during social justice protests. WNYT reports the 98-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court comes on the heels of a report from the attorney general slammed the way the city handled the demonstrations, including arresting members of the organization.
Track Season Opens Thursday
The 2024 Saratoga Race Track schedule will begin on Thursday, July 11th and conclude on Labor Day, September 2nd. After the four day opening weekend takes place, live racing will be Wednesday through Sunday. All of this will take place as such except for the closing week, which will be the week of Labor Day.
Siro’s Cup Takes Place Wednesday Night
The 31st annual Siro’s Cup took place Wednesday night to benefit the Center for Disability Services Foundation. The event serves as the kickoff to the Saratoga horse racing season, which begins on Thursday. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott received the 2024 Siro’s Cup Award.
Mechanicville Man Sentenced For Sex Crimes
A Mechanicville man has been sentenced for several sexual assaults with a child. WTEN reports 32 year old Ryan Jewett sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl in Mechanicville. He will now spend the next 29 years in jail on multiple counts, including rape. He is also charged with trying to meet with a 13-year-old girl for sex in Albany County last year.
Man Facing Charges After Threatening To Kill Father
A man is accused of threatening to kill his father in Saratoga County. According to WNYT, Ethan Chase broke into his father’s home on Centerline Road in Providence and threatened to kill his father, so his father shot him in the shoulder with a shotgun. Chase was arrested Monday and charged with burglary, criminal contempt, and criminal mischief – all felonies.