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Two men that were charged with murder of a Guilderland High School graduate were already in prison
Two men charged with murder of Guilderland High School graduate in Arizona. Two men have been charged with murder in the disappearance of a missing Guilderland high school graduate. 58-year-old William DalCerro and 36-year-old Cavette Richards are accused of killing Finman according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. Feinman...
Volleyball opens 2024 season with win over Siena
EASTON, Mass. - The Holy Cross volleyball team defeated Siena College at the Skyhawk Invitational at Stonehill College to mark their first win of the 2024 season on Friday, Aug. 30. The Crusaders were able to solidify their win in the fourth set of the match in a back-and-forth battle with the Saints.
Pandemic funds to spur outdoor recreation
GUILDERLAND — Three projects in Guilderland will benefit from the final batch of federal pandemic funds announced by Albany County on Aug. 27. The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy will use half of its allotment to tear down an old farmhouse on its recently acquired addition to the Bozen Kill Preserve and the rest for more hiking trails.
Honoring ordinary New Scots who did extraordinary things
On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m., a historic marker to commemorate the graves of the 14 American Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the New Scotland Cemetery will be dedicated. The marker has been funded by a grant by the Pomeroy Foundation awarded to the Sons of the American Revolution. We thank both these organizations.
Religion at the center of rise in hate crimes across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an August 2024 report from the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, all hate crimes were counted – and victims were targeted for their race, gender, and sexuality. In 2023, there were 1,089 reported hate crimes across the state of New York. That...
Law-enforcement agencies exist to serve us
Yes, Virginia, there is one more recourse. On May 23, 2024, The Altamont Enterprise ran an article, “No recourse for driver faulted in GPD accident report,” about my dismal and disheartening experience with the Guilderland Police after I was involved in a hit-and-run accident. At that time, it...
The FDA Pulls Cinnamon From Shelves Due To Lead Contamination
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon has been recalled due to potential lead contamination. This is the sixth cinnamon product to be recalled since the beginning of June this year, all for the same reason. The recall was initiated by the FDA on August 19th an...
Peru citizen arrested in Waterford sentenced for fake IDs
A Peruvian national will be deported after pleading guilty to possessing a fraudulent visa and Social Security card. Andre Paolo Juarez-Olivia, 27, admitted in U.S. District Court that he entered the United States illegally. Juarez-Olivia was arrested in Waterford on June 4, 2023, after police saw him driving a vehicle with a fake license plate, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Saratoga Springs packaging firm supports women in manufacturing
Ball Corporation provides aluminum packaging solutions. The world’s leading supplier of innovative sustainable aluminum packaging solutions has a facility in Saratoga County. Ball Corporation employs 16,000 people worldwide, including some at the Saratoga Springs plant. It has a proven track record when it comes to celebrating and investing in...
Residents more vigilant after thefts from cars in Saratoga County
WILTON – Over the course of the past several days, authorities say nearly 20 cars have been broken into in Saratoga County. Before the sun came up on Friday morning, several residents in Wilton witnessed something unusual, which sent their neighborhood into heightened alert. Car larcenies probe in Saratoga...
Celebrate 40 years of NAMI Berkshire County
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Incorporated in 1984, the Berkshire County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Zucchini's Restaurant in Pittsfield from 5:30-8:00 p.m. The non-profit's mission is to improve the quality of life for people in...
Real estate mogul Brandon Miller left $34m in debt behind and had just $8k in bank account before he died by suicide
NEW York City real estate tycoon Brandon Miller had almost $34 million in debt before he died by suicide. Miller had only $8,000 in his bank account when he died in July, legal documents show. Miller was married to the influencer Candice Miller, who runs the popular lifestyle blog Mama and Tata. The second-generation businessman […]
Neighboring mayor: Infrastructure grants are out there
COXSACKIE — Has a nearby local community found the secret sauce to securing infrastructure funding?. Neighboring Coxsackie has emerged as a model of community resilience and resourcefulness, successfully tapping into public funds to drive local development. By leveraging state and federal grants, Coxsackie is revitalizing its infrastructure, enhancing public...
Saratoga Special August 31 edition
And that’s a wrap. We bring the 2024 publishing schedule to a close with Issue 20 of The Saratoga Special. The final issue of the season packs a punch, with 64 pages and previews of the closing weekend action featuring stacked cards Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Grade 1 Spinaway and Flower Bowl highlight Saturday, with the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup on tap for Sunday and the Grade 1 Hopeful Monday.
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