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New York State has announced that applications are now available for income eligible homeowners affected by severe storms that occurred in New York State in July and August 2024, including the July 16 windstorms that devastated parts of Warren County. Under this program, administered by NY Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), emergency home repair assistance ... Read more

Tonight’s the night Glens Falls gets the public up to date on plans for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The event is happening at 6:00 pm in the 2nd Floor Common Space of Glens Falls City Hall.

The Town of Clifton Park Highway Department announced the upcoming closure of Bruno Road at Nicole Court between State Route 146 and Plank Road on September 23. Crews will be working to replace a large culvert in order to improve stormwater drainage in the area, reports WTEN.

The New York Public Service Commission hosted a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss rate hikes proposed by National Grid. WTEN reports the proposed increase is about 15 percent for electricity and a 20 percent increase for gas. If approved by state regulators, the changes would take effect in April. The company said the average ... Read more

Make-A-Wish Northeast New York just relocated its headquarters to Saratoga Springs, and the nonprofit is excited about all it can offer from this new “wishing space.” WNYT reports as Make-A-Wish gets settled in their new local home, the organization is seeking both donations and referrals.

Saratoga Springs is cracking down on phony rideshare drivers. WNYT reports now, the city is hoping to drive them out of town. Commissioner of Accounts Dillon Moran advising passengers iIf you are not connected to them on the app, don’t get in a car. Thee drivers in question aren’t with Uber or Lyft or even ... Read more

The 51st annual Adirondack Balloon Festival will soon decorate the North Country sky, split between Crandall Park in Glens Falls, and the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury. It takes place from Thursday, September 19 through Sunday, September 22.

The pilot charged with stalking a Schuylerville woman and her family with his airplane was sentenced after lengthy court proceedings. WRGB reports 66 year old Michael Arnold was sentenced to six months with five years probation for violating an order of protection. He was charged and pleaded guilty to felony criminal contempt on May 14th.

The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls recently rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the healing impact of art. According to WNYT, more than 200 people attended the Hyde’s annual gala, helping to raise more than $300,000 to support the mission of the Hyde, which houses world-famous works from artists including Rembrandt and Picasso.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Chadd J. Zerniak of Walcott in burglary at the Cumberland Farms on Main Street in South Glens Falls early Sunday morning. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene at 3:14 a.m. Zerniak was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal mischief, reports WNYT.