The Charlton School held a groundbreaking for four new dorms at the Burnt Hills campus. WTEN reports the renovations are part of a plan to increase the school’s capacity by 30 percent. School leaders said they hope to meet the growing need for mental health treatment among young women.
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Walking Tours
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has announced its schedule of historic walking tours. WNYT reports this year’s strolls start on Sunday and will be offered every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. through Aug. 25 in various neighborhoods, including the Gut neighborhood, mail-order houses on the East Side, the diverse history of the historic West Side, mansions of North Broadway and more.
First Saratoga Cannabis Dispensary Has Plans To Open
Saratoga Springs will soon have its first cannabis dispensary, and it’s just a couple blocks from the Broadway Business District, reports WNYT. High Peaks Canna will be Saratoga Springs’ first dispensary, located on Maple Avenue. High Peaks reportedly hopes to open in the middle of next month.
Saratoga Man’s Murder Case Likely Headed To Trial In September
The case of the Saratoga Springs man accused of killing his former partner and mother of his child is likely heading for trial in September. According to WNYT, Sebastian Mabb did not plead guilty to second-degree murder at an accept-or-reject hearing in Saratoga County Court on Tuesday, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office.
Two Arrested In Mechanicville Robbery
Mechanicville Police say two people have been arrested in connection to a robbery investigation. Jordan Barton, 20, of Kingston, and Aiden Hungerschafer, 18, of Schenectady, are both facing numerous charges for allegedly stealing money from a victim at Park and Central Avenues in Mechanicville. Officers located their vehicle shortly thereafter and a search turned up stolen money in the car, say police.
Delaware Man Charged In Crash That Killed Gansevoort Residents
A Delaware man has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and killing three Saratoga County residents in a crash last month. WNYT reports 59 year old Jay Richard Bynum crashed into a Subaru being driven by 21 year old Dean Dennison. The crash killed Dennison, 20 year old Sierra Rain Merchant and their 1-year-old child Grayson Dennison. All three are from Gansevoort and were traveling to go to a family vacation in the Outer Banks, according to their GoFundMe page.
Mechanicville Woman Says She And Husband Were Shot With Something While Walking
Mechanicville woman says she and her husband were struck by something fired by someone in a passing car at Park and Third avenues in Mechanicville. Katrina Osterhout tells WNYT, the shooter appeared to be a boy wearing a red bandana covering his face. Police believe it could have been a gel blaster shooting water-based gel beads called Orbeez. Teens across the country are taking part through social media in something called the Orbeez Challenge, driving and shooting the guns.
Clifton Park Man Arrested In Deadly May 1 Crash
Police arrested a Clifton Park man in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that happened more than a month ago.
WRGB reports Bethlehem Police arrested Matthew R. Monthie, 28, of Clifton Park on charges stemming from May 1 crash on SR-85 crash in the Slingerlands which killed 53 year old Shawna D. Marzahl of Selkirk.
A&E Does Not Plan Monahan Program
A&E Network is not planning any programming centered around convicted Kaylin Gillis murderer, Kevin Monahan. WNYT reports in an email to Kaylin’s father, Andy Gillis, the network said, “A&E has no plans to produce any programming based on this tragic case.”
Belmont Stakes Drew Hefty Wagering, Says NYRA
Wagering at Saturday’s Belmont Stakes topped records, according to the New York Racing Association. WNYT reports there was a total of $125,748,941 wagered from all sources, which is a record for a non-Triple Crown year. This is an increase of 6.3% from the previous non-Triple Crown record of $118,283,455 in 2023, NYRA said.