Construction has officially started at a new Saratoga Springs Housing Authority complex. The apartment complex will be called Springs West Apartments. WTEN reports the $43 million project, also developed by Beacon Communities, will construct six new buildings along Allen Drive in the city of Saratoga Springs. The housing complex will reportedly include 98 one-, two- and three-bedroom units for rent.
Trade Conflict Impacting Lake George Tourism
The trade war and the war of words between leaders of the two US and Canada is having an impact on the tourism economy of Lake George. WNYT reports fewer Canadian visitors came in January, February and March and fewer have shown interest, according to the Lake George Chamber of Commerce. There was a 40% decrease in visitors to the chamber’s website, according to President Gina Mintzer.
LGCSD Breaks Ground On New Transportation Facility
The Lake George Central School District broke ground at the site of its new transportation facility on Monday. The ceremony marked the official start of construction. WTEN reports the new facility will replace the district’s existing bus garage, which was built in 1953 and used to serve as an elementary school. According to the district, the old garage has become “unsatisfactory” and no longer meets their needs.
Man Charged In Shen Students Crash Killing, Back In Court On Separate Charges
Dennis Drue is the man responsible for killing two Shenendehowa students and seriously injuring two others in a 2012 Northway crash and he was back in court Monday night. WTEN reports Drue was out on parole when the Colonie Police found him at the Crossings Park after hours and behind the wheel of a running car. He was arrested after giving police a fake name.
Reports Indicate Deadly Saratoga Shooting Was Accidental
It appears that the Saratoga Springs man charged in the deadly shooting of his roommate did not intend to kill the man, according to prosecutors. WNYT reports Brendan Carl shot Michael Collins in the back with a pellet-style long gun at 66 Warren St. at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, police said. Carl called 911 to report what had happened. Police arrived to find Collins unresponsive. He was taken to Albany Medical Center, but he was pronounced dead shortly after getting there.
Saratoga County DA’s Office Holds Crime Victims’ Candlelight Vigil
The Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office held the 23rd annual crime victims’ candlelight vigil, in honor of National Crime Victims Rights Week. WTEN reports dozens of survivors, supporters and law enforcement officials joined the ceremony on Sunday. Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said the goal is to support those who have suffered, or have lost people to violence.
Moreau Man Accused In Harrassment Complaint
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested 33 year old Jeramee R. Tucker of Moreau on Saturday following investigation into a harassment complaint. Officials say they responded to the complaint on Saratoga Road in Moreau just before 7 p.m. Tucker is accused of violating an order of protection by threatening the protected person over the phone, and is charged with first-degree criminal contempt, second-degree aggravated harassment, and aggravated family offense.
Saratoga Man Allegedly Shot And Killed By Roommate
Saratoga Springs Police Department says a man is dead Sunday morning after his roommate shot him with a BB gun at their residence on Warren Street. WNYT reports the victim has been identified as Michael Collins, 27, of Saratoga Springs. After the incident, 26-year-old Brendan Carl of Saratoga Springs was taken into custody. Carl has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Saratoga Springs affirms support for all students
The Saratoga Springs Board of Education has passed a resolution re-affirming its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the face of increasing federal crackdowns on DEI policies. The Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday titled “Affirming our Support for Every Student” in a 7-1 vote with one abstention.
Glens Falls man arrested multiple times in a week
A 24-year-old Glens Falls man, Matthew Benway, has been arrested multiple times in the past week, facing a series of charges including menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, burglary, and criminal contempt. Benway was first arrested on March 25 on an active warrant, two more arrests on March 28 and 29 for incidents of obstruction, trespassing, and violating an order of protection. He is being held at the Warren County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail as he awaits further court proceedings.