A car show held in Greenfield Center over the weekend successfully raised more than $10,000 for the nonprofit organization Folds of Honor New York. WNYT reports Folds of Honor provides scholarships and educational assistance to the families of fallen or disabled military service members.
Ballston Spa CSD Budget Calls For 12 Positions Being Eliminated
Twelve positions would be eliminated through attrition under a proposed $110.3 million budget for Ballston Spa Central School District that calls for more than $3 million in new spending. The Daily Gazette reports spending would increase by $3.1 million, or 2.9%, compared to the current operating budget of $107.1 million. All current programming would be preserved under the proposed 2025-26 academic year spending plan.
Comic Con Draws Large Crowd In Saratoga
Saratoga Comic Con 2025 was held over the weekend at the Saratoga Springs City Center. It’s in its 10th year and is considered the largest Comic Con event in Upstate New York. WTEN reports the event was held for those interested in cosplay, anime, collectible, and comics. Fans lined up to meet celebrity guests featured in popular video games, movies and tv shows.
Warning About Jury Duty Scam
State officials want to warn you about a jury duty scam that’s going around New York State. WNYT reports the scammers are contacting people by phone or e-mail, pretending to be a court official claiming you missed jury duty. The New York State court system will never ask you for money or personal information over the phone.
Halfmoon Man Facing DWI Charges
23 year old Ivan A. Durazno-Escandon of Halfmoon was arrested on Friday by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office following investigation into a traffic stop in Clifton Park. The Sheriff’s Office says they conducted a traffic stop around 2:10 a.m. on Route 9 for a vehicle failing to maintain its lane. WNYT reports Durazno-Escandon is accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and at a time when his blood alcohol content was 0.10%.
Two Die As Motorcycle Tries To Elude State Police In Glens Falls
Two people died this weekend in a motorcycle crash in Glens Falls after they tried to get away from State Police, NewsChannel 13 has learned. reports WNYT. A male driver and his female passenger were being pursued from Queensbury by NYS Police when they crashed on Glen Street in Glens Falls, near the Chapman Museum. It happened early Saturday morning.
Drue To Be Released From Jail
Dennis Drue will be released from jail after being re-arrested in March and reaching a plea agreement Wednesday with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).
Dennis Drue walked into a Schenectady courtroom Wednesday, facing the parents of the two Shenendehowa High School students he killed in a crash 13 years ago.
Trial To Start Next Week For Elvis Impersonator’s Alleged Killer
The Milton man accused of killing an Elvis tribute artist is set to go on trial next week. WNYT reports
Ronald Rayher appeared in Saratoga County Court on Thursday for a pre-trial appearance. Rahyer is facing charges of second-degree manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence in the death of TJ Krider.
Emergency Exercise Held To Prepare For Belmont Stakes
Police and firefighters were pulling out all the stops Thursday to make sure those fans are safe at the Belmont Stakes this summer , even in the event of a mass casualty situation. They simulated an active shooter scenario – a lone gunman on the second floor of the paddock bar, shooting down at innocent racing fans.
Protesters Gather Outside Stefanik Fundraiser In Mechanicville
A protest took place Thursday outside a fundraiser for Rep. Elise Stefanik in Mechanicville, drawing approximately 100 activists. It happened outside the Fairway of Halfmoon Golf Course. WNYT reports, organized by the Indivisible ADK/Saratoga organization, demonstrators called for Stefanik to be more responsive to her constituents, suggesting that she host town halls like other representatives.