South Glens Falls Home Damaged By Fire
Firefighters in South Glens Falls battled a house fire Saturday night on Nolan Road. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames, with about half of the home involved. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Read MoreDelmar Woman Charged After Domestic Dispute
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says 32 year old Ashley Close of Delmar was arrested following an alleged domestic incident in Greenfield. Investigators say Close threw a ceramic piggy bank that struck a victim in the head and later swung a croquet mallet during the confrontation. She faces charges including assault, criminal contempt, menacing and […]
Read MoreHochul Signs Correction Officer Death Benefit Law
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the so-called “Death Gamble” legislation into law as part of New York’s 2026-27 budget. The measure expands death benefit protections for state correction officers and other employees covered under the Section 89 retirement plan. Supporters say the law provides greater financial security for families if a correction officer dies while […]
Read MoreFort Ticonderoga Showcases Revolutionary War Artifact
A rare Revolutionary War artifact is now on display at Fort Ticonderoga. Benjamin Warner’s 250 year old knapsack, carried during the fight for American independence, will be featured through August 2. The knapsack includes a handwritten message urging future generations to defend liberty. Fort officials say the historic item has not been publicly displayed in […]
Read MoreRed Cross Urges Blood Donations
The American Red Cross here in New York is calling for blood and platelet donors after a sharp decline in scheduled donations caused the national blood supply to drop by several thousand units in a week. Officials say donations are especially important heading into the busy summer season, when accidents and emergencies often increase the […]
Read MoreWestchester Officer Charged With DWI After Fatal Lake George Crash
A Westchester County police officer is facing a driving while intoxicated charge following a fatal motorcycle crash in Lake George. Warren County Sheriff’s officials say 33 year old Michael Kilduff was riding with a group of motorcyclists, including his brother, 31 year old Brian Kilduff, who was killed in the May 31 crash near Route […]
Read MoreStewart’s Grant Supports Ticonderoga Backpack Program
The Ticonderoga Area Backpack Program has received a $500 grant through the Stewart’s Holiday Match program. The funding will help provide weekend food packs for children in seven North Country school districts, including Ticonderoga, Crown Point, and Schroon Lake. Program President John Bartlett says the effort now serves 290 children and distributes about 9,400 backpacks […]
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