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The Saratoga City Tavern — a staple of the nightlife scene on Caroline Street — is up for sale. The Daily Gazette reports the five-story, 7,770-square-foot structure is located at 19-21 Caroline St. and listed at $4.9 million by commercial agents Cindy Hollowood and Anne O’Toole of Roohan Realty.

An arrest warrant was issued for Dakota Smith Thursday morning, July 25 after he was a no show in Saratoga County Court. Smith was supposed to appear on grand larceny charges. According to WNYT, Smith is facing similar charges in other Capital Region communities. On Tuesday, July 23, Smith pleaded guilty in Greene County to ... Read more

An Edinburg man was sentenced to over 6 years in prison for selling “ghost guns” and meth. WNYT reports 40 year old Christopher Montano previously admitted that between August and October 2019, he and Michael Castelluccio conspired to build and sell guns without serial numbers made from component parts ordered online

A Tornado touched down in Broadalbin Wednesday afternoon. WNYT reports the National Weather Service said an EF – 0 tornado touched down on Route 29 just next to Carrero’s Cuts. The storm brought up to 80 mile per hour winds and knocked down trees in neighbor’s yards. No injuries reported.

Three hundred authentic Saratoga racehorse shoes will be hidden throughout Saratoga Springs this year as part of a popular family-friendly scavenger hunt. Now in its second year, a new hunting location was added in the hopes it will attract people to discover the Beekman Street Arts District. WTEN reports Thirty of the horseshoes were decorated ... Read more

A Petersburgh man was found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend and leaving her body in the woods back in 2022. Ian J. Hasselwander, 24, was convicted on Wednesday of second-degree murder and strangulation in connection with the disappearance and death of Morgan Bates, reports WNYT.

An anti-violence activist already facing charges in a shootout is now accused of criminal sex act. WNYT reports 44 year old Dontie Mitchell allegedly had forcible sexual contact with a victim between Nov. 26, 2021, and Feb. 1, 2022. He was arraigned Wednesday and sent back to Albany County Jail. He is due back in ... Read more

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a Clifton Park man following an extensive investigation. Jared Brockbank, 33, of Clifton Park, faces multiple drug-related charges. WTEN reports Brockbank is accused of possessing and selling illegal narcotics throughout Saratoga County. He was taken into custody on July 17th.

At the track, In the Lake George Stakes, Saratoga jockey Dylan Davis had a chance to reign victorious. Riding his horse Pounce, Davis faced a tough challenge as Pounce wasn’t even in the top four with a quarter of a mile to go. In the final stretch, the horse t surged ahead and claimed victory, ... Read more

A portion of Boyack Road in Clifton Park will temporarily close on Thursday, July 25, for a culvert replacement. Construction will take place between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to allow for morning and afternoon commutes. WTEN reports the closure is on Boyack Road between Old Coach Road and Southbury Road. Traffic should use Montgomery ... Read more