Craig N. Ross Jr. is due back in court on Wednesday to be sentenced. He faces 47 years to life in prison after being convicted of kidnapping a Greenfield girl from Moreau Lake State Park last fall. The Daily Gazette reports Ross was 46 years old at the time of the kidnapping. He resided in Ballston Spa. The girl, who authorities said was under 13, vanished on a bike ride with friends in Moreau Lake State Park, and was found with Ross days later.
Clifton Park Man Charged With Stealing $10K From Victim
A Clifton Park man has been arrested following a larceny investigation. WTEN reports Anthony Cafararo Jr., 58, is accused of stealing money from the bank account of a Saratoga County resident. An investigation determined that Cafararo allegedly used the bank card of a victim to withdraw over $10,000 from multiple ATMs without having the victim’s permission and without notifying the person.
Galway Father And Son Finish Boston Marathon
Shaun and Shamus Evans have once again proven there is no challenge too big for them. The father-son tandem from Galway ran the Boston Marathon Monday in two hours, 55 minutes and 35 seconds. WNYT reports Shamus, who was born with cerebral palsy, took in all 26.2 miles from a specialized running chair pushed by his dad, Shaun.
Malta Hometown Hero Gets New Home
A hometown hero in Malta was treated to a heartwarming gift on Sunday. WNYT reports Jeff August served in the military for more than 12 years. August now works teaching children with special needs in the Shenendehowa School District. His rent recently increased from $925 to $1,475 a month. He was officially given a new home, which was remodeled, decorated, and donated to him by the Malta Veteran Appreciation Program
NYRA Announces Belmont Stakes Purse Schedule
NYRA announced Monday the purse schedule for the four-day 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga.
Open maiden special weights will feature a purse increase of $10,000 to $100,000, while New York-bred maiden special weights will also enjoy a $10,000 increase to offer a purse of $85,000.
The open non-winners of two categories will be increased by $13,000 to offer a purse of $115,000, while the non-winners of one category will be upped by $10,000 for a purse of $110,000. The New York-bred non-winners of one category will be boosted by $10,000 to $90,000.
Schenectady Man Charged In Daughter’s Alleged Starvation Death
Schenectady Police officers remained at 203 Elmer Avenue, after they got a call from a man at about 3 a.m. Sunday about a 5-year-old girl who was not conscious and not breathing. WNYT reports police say it was her father who killed her by depriving her of food and water for days, from April 10 to April 14. Robert Buskey, 33, is now facing charges: one count of manslaughter in the second degree and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Gillis Shooting Prompts Cell Service Upgrade In Washington County
Since the death of Kaylin Gillis one year ago, there has been a push to improve cellphone service in that part of Washington County. WNYT reports after the shooting on April 15, 2023 on Patterson Hill Road in the town of Hebron, the group of friends tried to call 911 for help. However, they did not have cell service there. They had to drive for about five minutes before finally being able to make that call for help.
2024 Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Seeks Volunteers
The 2024 Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will return this year from June 15 to Oct. 5, and will take place every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wiswall Park on Front Street. The BSBPA is currently seeing vendors to join in the 2024 Season at the market. Whether new or returning, applications can be submitted online at https://www.ballston.org/category/farmers-market/. Vendors wanting to apply are urged to check out the market bylaws available on the application page.
Biochar Reacts To PFAS Rule Changes
Despite a recent moratorium passed in the town of Moreau preventing development of the Industrial Park while they review and revise zoning regulations, the company already approved to move in, isn’t feeling too defeated. WRGB reports
Biochar Saratoga Solutions has been back and forth with officials and residents of the Saratoga County town, as well as the NYSDEC and CAAN, the Clean Air Action Network of Glens Falls.
Schenectady PD Probes Child’s Death
Schenectady police say the death of a child is under investigation. According to WNYT, police say they arrived at a home Sunday morning at around 3am, and found a child unconscious. Police say the child died at the scene.
Authorities did not give a street name or the age of the child.