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New Indoor Arena and Therapy Space for Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS), a 501c3 nonprofit which utilizes retired racehorses in therapeutic programs promoting the mental health and well-being of New York residents, will be unveiling a new state-of-the-art indoor arena and group therapy space Sept. 4 at its Saratoga Springs facility. Local officials and members of Congress will attend the ribbon cutting.
First horse racing fatality of the 2024 season in Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — The final days of the regular 40-day meet at the Saratoga Race Course saw a devastating fall that claimed the life of a horse Friday. For the majority of the season, there had been no deaths during races, although three deaths had previously been reported during training.
Lamont announces flooding damage cleanup updates, launch of small business microgrants
HARTFORD, Conn. — Clean-up from the deadly floods in Oxford, Seymour and Southbury has been in full force, as crews cleared over a million pounds of debris and opened many of the closed-down roads and rail lines damaged in deadly flooding nearly two weeks ago. Also, microgrants for small...
Queensbury traffic stop leads to weapons, drug charges
Two men face weapons charges after a Queensbury traffic stop. Joseph Yarter, 27, was stopped in the area of Main Street for a traffic violation, late Thursday evening. He didn’t have a valid driver’s license, police said. Troopers found numerous narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, police said.
Tweak of Manchester law allows stores to fly ‘open’ flags
MANCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - A decades-long struggle between the town of Manchester and local businesses appears to be over, and “open” flags are now allowed to fly. “Everyone thought it was as ridiculous as we did, but it was like something that had been written in stone and nobody ever disputed it,” said Kerry Mackinnon, the owner of Vermont Kitchen Supply in Manchester.
One dead after collision involving electric bike
COBLESKILL, NY (WRGB) — State Police are investigating after a collision between a car and an electric bicycle that proved fatal. On Thursday, August 29, at about 2:13 p.m., Troopers responded to the intersection of State Route 10 and Hill Road in Seward, NY, for the reports of a vehicle that collided with an electric bike. Investigation found that the electric bicycle being operated by Mackenzie T. Bamberger, 22, of Cobleskill, entered the intersection from Hill Road and was struck by a vehicle northbound on State Route 10. The driver of the vehicle immediately stopped and called for emergency services.
Loon Lake Dam repair bids higher than expected
CHESTERTOWN | In an effort to prevent the potential of catastrophic flooding, the Chester Town Board moved forward on the project to reconstruct the Loon Lake Dam, designated about seven years ago as a “High Hazard” dam by state officials. Aug. 29, Chester Town Clerk Mindy Conway and...
One dead following motorcycle crash on Farm to Market Road
BRUNSWICK, NY (WRGB) — A Petersburgh man has died following a motorcycle crash in Brunswick Thursday. On August 29, 2024, just before 5:30 p.m., State Police of Brunswick responded to the area of Farm to Market Road in Brunswick, NY, for reports of a motorcycle that had collided with a guide rail. Investigation determined that William S. Snyder, 37, of Petersburgh, NY, was traveling southbound on the motorcycle when he exited the roadway and struck the guide rail. Snyder was transported to Samaritan Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Parents upset after mold discovered in North Adams school
NORTH ADAMS, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - North Adams parents are fired up after learning that mold has been discovered at their children’s elementary school and they found out about it just days before the school year started. The first day of school is usually exciting for families, but in North...
Pickleball Tournament to Benifit Berkshire Bounty
GREAT BARRINGTON, There will be a fundraising pickleball yournament to benefit Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food recovery organization that provides food to those in need throughout the county. "We're excited to support Berkshire Bounty. We hope that people will come and support this important Berkshire County resource and have fun!"...
Mass. SJC clears the way for new trial for man convicted of 1974 murder
The state’s highest court on Thursday affirmed a lower court’s decision to grant a new trial for a man who was convicted of the 1974 armed robbery and murder of a man who owned a repair shop in Roxbury. In its unanimous decision, the Supreme Judicial Court found...
Albany Police: Rensselaer woman intentionally hit man with vehicle
A Rensselaer woman is accused of intentionally hitting a man with vehicle and leaving the scene. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 in the area of Central and Lexington avenues. Albany Police said Angel Vandebogart, 25, struck the 25-year-old victim. He was treated on scene for a...
First Racing Fatality Of Saratoga Season Mars Saranac Stakes
In the GIII Saranac Stakes for 3-year-olds over the grass at Saratoga on Friday afternoon, West Hollywood (Uncle Mo) was the winner, but the race was marred by the first racing fatality of the summer season as The Big Torpedo (Big Brown) had to be euthanized on the track, according to details provided by a release from NYRA.
Two Italian fests coming to the Capital Region on Sept. 7
Festivals are starting to ramp up for the fall season and two Italian festivals are coming up on the same day. The Little Italy StreetFest in Schenectady and Amsterdam's ItaliaFest are set for Saturday, September 7.
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