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Construction To Start On Parking Garage
Ground will be broken next week for a parking garage in Saratoga that’s been in the planning stages for years. City Council this week gave the go ahead for the project which officials say is critical to having outside entities continuing to bring their business conferences to the city.
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Native American Festival In Saratoga
Congress Park in Saratoga hosts the Saratoga Native American Festival this weekend. It runs Sunday from 10am to 5pm and features music, dance, storytelling, crafts and more. Admission is free but donations are accepted. There will be an opening address delivered in both English and Mohawk.
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Man Faces Road Rage Charges
A road rage incident left a Green Island man under arrest. State Police say 29 year old Jonathan Hernandez-Cora is accused of following a vehicle at a high rate of speed and tried to ram that vehicle with three people inside. The incident ended with a crash on Western Avenue in Albany. No injuries.
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Active Shooter Training Drill In Halfmoon
Last evening if you drove by Halfmoon Town Hall you may have seen some action. It was the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department hosting an active shooter training drill The sheriff says the idea behind the training is to show people how to respond and to survive such a situation if they end up in the […]
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Sheriff’s Office Gets Money For Project Lifesaver Program
A $5,000 grant to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office to fund its Project Lifesaver program, which provides safety technology to families caring for a loved one with dementia. Considering that wandering is a common behavior, the program allows caregivers to voluntarily register their relative to wear a small wrist or ankle transmitter that emits an […]
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Police Say Keep Your Vehicles Locked In Wake Of Break Ins
A warning in Saratoga County to lock your vehicle. The Sheriff’s Department says a group referred to as the “Felony Lane Gang” has been targeting parked cars and stealing wallets and purses. Police say the group often takes items from unlocked vehicles, but will also break car windows to gain entry. WNYT reports the group […]
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Bike Rodeo In Saratoga Saturday
The Saratoga Springs Police Department is hosting its first ever Annual Bike Rodeo! Please join our department in welcoming all our community’s youngsters as they meet and experience bike safety demonstrations, our mounted police force, and our special events canine officer. Saturday, September 28th from 1 to 3PM at the Indoor Recreation Center at 15 […]
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Probe Into Water Connection Fees Over In Saratoga
Saratoga springs officials announced that a five-year investigation by the New York State Comptroller’s office into water connection fees has finally been closed. A representative from the Comptroller returned all files related to the investigation to the Saratoga Springs City Attorney’s office and reported the matter to be “concluded, without report.” The initial investigation was […]
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Child Passenger Safety Seat Event In Clifton Park Saturday
The New York State Police will be holding a child passenger safety seat event at Clifton Park Halfmoon EMS 15 Crossings Blvd. Clifton Park. The event will be held on Saturday September 21, 2019, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. State Police will have child safety seat technicians on hand to help inspect and install your child’s […]
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Home Builder Given A Week To Take Plea Deal
The clock is ticking for a Saratoga County home builder charged with stealing more $1 million from her customers. A judge has given 65 year old Sherrie Burton one more week to accept a deal from prosecutors that would have her plead guilty to grand larceny and be sentenced to up to nine years in […]
