RISE Dispensary in Halfmoon will no longer only be selling medical-use cannabis. Starting on Saturday, the dispensary will be selling adult-use, or recreational, cannabis for those 21 years or older. According to WTEN, To celebrate the first day of adult-use cannabis sales, RISE Dispensary is having a grand opening event on Saturday.
Clifton Park Opens Applications For Community Action Fund
Clifton Park has opened the application process for local nonprofits seeking support from the Community Action Fund. If they apply before the deadline on Monday, Sept. 30, nonprofits can receive up to $1,000 from the fund. WTEN reports nonprofits can apply for funding through the town website: https://www.cliftonpark.org.
Saratoga Man Admits Killing Mother Of His Child
A Saratoga Springs man has admitted to killing his former partner and mother of his child in exchange for a sentence of 23 years to life in prison. WNYT reports Sebastian Mabb pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court on Thursday to second-degree murder in the death of Brianna Craig inside a home at Vanderbilt Terrace on Feb. 6. Craig was smothered with a pillow, according to law enforcement sources.
Tang Museum Hosting Open House
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces its annual summer open house, Frances Day, will be on Saturday, July 20, beginning at 2 pm. The family-friendly event honors the museum’s namesake, Frances Young Tang and offers multiple ways for visitors to explore the museum’s program of contemporary art exhibitions and events.
Saratoga Officials, Law Enforcement Officials Investigate Cyber Event
Officials in the City of Saratoga Springs Wendesday were actively responding to, and investigating a cyber-event. WRGB reports federal and state law enforcement agencies, along with NYS Homeland Security were investigating an incident that left the city network offline.
Head Of CDTA Announces Plans To Retire
Carm Basile, the CEO of the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), announced on Wednesday that he will retire at the end of the year. Basile has held the position for the last 15 years. WTEN reports during his time as CEO, he is credited with expanding public transportation services, increasing ridership, strengthening branding, and leading the CDTA through the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saratoga Springs Summer Concert Series
The Saratoga Springs Summer Concert Series is returning to Congress Park this season. The concerts are family friendly and free, reports WNYT, and will take place Sundays in July, and Tuesdays in August. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.
Saratoga Man Draws Six Month Sentence In Child Sex Abuse Case
A Saratoga Springs man was sentenced on Wednesday to 6 months in jail for child sexual abuse. According to WNYT, 56 year old Matthew Breen was arrested last May after police said he inappropriately touched a child younger than 11 years old.
Breen pleaded guilty in April. He also must serve 5 years of probation.
HVCC Board Fires President
Hudson Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees voted to terminate a contract with Dr. Roger Ramsammy Tuesday night. WRGB reports Dr. Ramsammy has served as president of Hudson Valley since July 2018. He was placed on administrative leave at a special meeting on May 15 following a Human Resources complaint filed against him.
Elderly Nutrition Farmers Market Coupons
The Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services has begun distributing Elderly Nutrition Farmers Market Coupons for the summer. WTEN reports coupons can be picked up from several locations, including the Department of Aging and Youth Services at 152 West High St. in Ballston Spa, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.