Police Recover $16,000 In Scam Investigation
Glens Falls Police say a local resident was nearly scammed out of $16,000 after receiving a call claiming a daughter needed bail money following a crash. Investigators tracked down an Uber driver who had unknowingly picked up the cash package and recovered the money before it reached the scammers. The investigation remains ongoing.
Read MoreQueensbury Elementary Names New Principal
The Queensbury Union Free School District has selected Wendy Caruso as the next principal of Queensbury Elementary School. Caruso will begin July 1st and brings six years of experience as an assistant principal in New York City. She replaces Jessica Rossetti, who has been named superintendent of the Whitehall Central School District.
Read MoreLake George Club Recommended for Historic Registers
The New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the Lake George Club in Diamond Point for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Established in 1908, the club is recognized for its architectural significance and role in Lake George’s social and boating history. The designation could help support future preservation […]
Read MoreSeagle Festival Receives State Grant
The Seagle Festival in Schroon Lake has received a $1.8 million state grant to help build a new year-round performing arts campus. Plans include a 250-seat opera hall, artist housing, and a dining and conference center. Festival officials say the project will expand performances, education programs, and community events throughout the year, with completion targeted […]
Read MoreSaratoga County Fair Schedule Announced
The Saratoga County Fair has announced its schedule for this year’s event. The fair will run from July 21st through July 26th at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Organizers say visitors can expect agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, rides, entertainment, and family activities throughout the six-day event.
Read MoreState Cuts Red Tape Through EXPRESS NY Initiative
New York is rolling out 50 reforms across 22 state agencies as part of the new EXPRESS NY initiative. State officials say the changes will reduce outdated regulations, save residents and businesses tens of millions of dollars in fees and compliance costs, and eliminate more than one million hours of paperwork and regulatory delays. The […]
Read MoreDEC Expands Deer Hunting Opportunities
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation has approved new hunting regulations aimed at reducing growing deer populations. The changes include expanded antlerless deer hunting opportunities and a new statewide “Earn-a-2nd-Buck” program. Hunters who harvest and report an antlerless deer can qualify for a second antlered deer tag under the new rules.
Read MoreDEC Forest Rangers Respond to Multiple Adirondack Rescues
New York State DEC Forest Rangers handled another busy week of rescues and searches across the Adirondacks. Among the incidents, Rangers assisted ill, dehydrated and lost hikers in Essex County, including several rescues in the High Peaks region. State officials say Forest Rangers conducted 362 search and rescue missions statewide last year and continue to […]
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