Capital District Gets $27M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects Capital District Gets $27M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects
Capital District Gets $27M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects The Capital District is set to receive more than $27 million in federal funding to help pay for new pedestrian and biking projects around the region. New York was awarded a total of $178.8 million in federal dollars that will go to 75 communities across the state for projects that promote environmentally friendly modes of travel and make it easier and safer to bike and walk, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. The funding - made available from the Federal Highway Administration - will cover up to 80 percent of costs for projects like new sidewalks, shared use paths, and other enhanceme…
Woman Busted Driving Drunk On Just Rims In Capital District, Police Say Woman Busted Driving Drunk On Just Rims In Capital District, Police Say
Woman Busted Driving Drunk On Just Rims In Capital District, Police Say A woman from the Capital Region was drunk and driving on just rims before she was stopped by troopers, New York State Police said. A trooper stopped Elizabeth Sheyon, age 41, of Troy, at around 3 a.m. Saturday, May 7, after seeing sparks coming from her car as she drove south on I-87 in Clifton Park, police said. When the trooper approached the vehicle, they realized it did not have any tires on the passenger side and was being driven on just the rims, police said. The trooper reported smelling alcohol and said that Sheyon showed obvious signs of impairment. She was arrested after refusin…
Clifton Park Duo Accused Of Using Stolen Debit Card Clifton Park Duo Accused Of Using Stolen Debit Card
Clifton Park Duo Accused Of Using Stolen Debit Card Two suspects are facing charges in New York after allegedly using a stolen debit card in Saratoga County, state police announced. In March, New York State Police troopers in Clifton Park launched an investigation after a Ballston Lake resident reported that someone had stolen a purse from a vehicle parked at Stewart’s on State Highway 9 in Malta. According to police, the victim’s debit card was subsequently used shortly after it was stolen to make purchases at a pair of stores in Clifton Park. During the investigation, police were able to identify two suspects - later determined to be Crai…
Report: Mom Accuses Cop Who Tackled Autistic Son At Clifton Park Target Of Racial Profiling Report: Mom Accuses Cop Who Tackled Autistic Son At Clifton Park Target Of Racial Profiling
Report: Mom Accuses Cop Who Tackled Autistic Son At Clifton Park Target Of Racial Profiling A New York woman claims a Saratoga County sheriff’s deputy racially profiled her Black, autistic son before tackling him at a Target store, the Albany Times Union reports. Chante Ware told the outlet her 14-year-old son was at the store in Clifton Park on Crossing Boulevard Monday, April 18, waiting for his siblings and cousins to check out, when the deputy detained him for no reason. The chaotic scene that followed was captured on video by a bystander and shared online by Saratoga Black Lives Matter. It’s since gone viral online, with many viewers outraged at how the situation was handled…
New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair' New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair'
New Area Eatery Serving Up 'Splash Of Southern Flair' A brand-new Saratoga County restaurant is offering “classic flavors you know and love with an added splash of Southern flair.” Emma Jayne’s opened its doors to diners on Wednesday, March 9, which also marked the second birthday of its namesake, the daughter of owner and local chef Mike Fortin. Located at 1475 US 9 in Clifton Park, the restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes, including a lobster pot pie appetizer, Southern BBQ Kobe burger, eggplant parmesan, and seafood risotto. “We guarantee delicious, one-of-a-kind dishes and a wonderful dining experience to all who enter our establ…
Teen Injures Sheriff's Deputy During Confrontation At Target Store In Area, Police Say Teen Injures Sheriff's Deputy During Confrontation At Target Store In Area, Police Say
Teen Injures Sheriff's Deputy During Confrontation At Target Store In Area, Police Say A Saratoga County Sheriff’s deputy was injured during a confrontation with a teenager at a Target store. Officers were called to the store on Crossing Boulevard in Clifton Park Monday, April 18, after getting reports of disruptive youths, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. When a State Police trooper and sheriff's deputy confronted the teens, a 17-year-old girl became combative and struck the deputy in his face with a soap dish, injuring him, police said. The deputy was treated for facial injuries at Ellis Medical Center of Clifton Park and later released. The teenage suspect was …