Ned Campbell
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Schenectady, NY, United States
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Cazenovia: A small town with big treasures
CAZENOVIA -- Growing up in this quaint Central New York lake town, my recollections of summertime fun include making sand castles at the Willow Bank Yacht Club, playing Ms. Pac-Man at Caz Pizza, and tubing behind a speedboat, an activity that would culminate in being flung from the tube after hitting a confluence of waves created by the boat’s driver. At 30, my idea of fun has changed some,… → Read More
'I'm so blown away': Schenectady developer puts money where mouth is
Over the next year, Jeff Buell will randomly donate $50,000 of his own money, $100 at a time, in hopes of encouraging similarly random acts of kindness. → Read More
Geyser Road trail clears roadblock; city to use eminent domain
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city will use eminent domain to bring the Geyser Road trail to fruition -- over objections from some residents and business owners who say the planned 2-mile bike bath is unsafe. → Read More
First Saratoga Auto Auction to display 200 cars — mostly classics
Two Corvettes — one yellow speedster and one red — greeted visitors to the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Thursday as museum officials announced details of the inaugural Saratoga Auto Auction. → Read More
Former priest accused of sexually abusing boy in Saratoga County
A former Catholic priest was arraigned Tuesday in Saratoga County Court on charges that accuse him of sexually abusing a teenage boy in Charlton earlier this year, prosecutors said. → Read More
Spa City mayoral candidates spar over charter reform
Saratoga Springs mayoral candidate Mark Baker on Wednesday said he opposes doing away with the city’s century-old commission form of government. → Read More
Stillwater Village Board meets following mayor's arrest
In the Stillwater Village Board’s first meeting since Mayor Rick Nelson’s arrest on child pornography charges and resignation last week, village officials continued to say little on the topic. → Read More
'Living memorial' to 9/11 planted in Spa City
A new and growing memorial now stands within view of a twisted steel spire in High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs that honors the memory of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. → Read More
Inaugural Spa City Ride to Cure Diabetes set
About 750 people have registered for Saratoga Springs' Ride to Cure Diabetes, which is one of five being staged across the country between August and November. → Read More
Saratoga Springs, Schenectady remember addiction victims
SARATOGA SPRINGS AND SCHENECTADY — Death from a drug overdose is not a natural death. It’s whispered about. It generally isn’t reflected in an obituary, Maureen Provost said Thursday to a somber crowd at Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. → Read More
Life after horse racing
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The horse racing industry already contributes funds to the care of thoroughbreds after they retire, but the people tasked with preparing horses for life after racing say it’s not enough. “We breed 20,000 a year, so if we don’t fund the exit plan, we can’t control the arteries from bleeding out,” said Stacie Clark, operations consultant for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance… → Read More
18th horse death reported at Saratoga Race Course
Another thoroughbred horse died over the weekend at Saratoga Race Course, bringing the summer meet's death toll to 18. → Read More
Spa City man accused again of breaking into home, watching people sleep
A Saratoga Springs man with a reputation for breaking into homes and watching people sleep was charged with felony burglary for a second time on Friday, city police said. → Read More
Travers: What you should know on Saturday
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Need a ride to the Travers? Rick Cottone has you covered, especially if you’re leaving from Glens Falls at around 10:30 a.m. “I’ve been lucking out,” the Uber driver said of bringing people from areas close to his hometown to Saratoga Race Course this summer. “I usually get a rider here and then drop them at the track, and I just stay here.” → Read More
Family of fallen Trooper Tim Pratt files suit
QUEENSBURY — The children of fallen state Trooper Timothy Pratt have filed a lawsuit against the truck driver their father was trying to help when he was hit by an SUV in Wilton and killed in October. The lawsuit lists truck driver Mikail Grudko and Monroe Transport Services, the company that employed him, and Joel Duguay, whose SUV struck and killed Pratt on Oct. 26, as defendants. → Read More
Gun shows and writings: ‘A dangerous combination’
Susan Steer said she was “shocked but not surprised” by David Petronis’ plans to show off items that belonged to Adolf Hitler at his biannual Spa City gun show. → Read More
Saratoga police: Prepare for traffic this Saturday
Thousands of fans — of horse racing, country music or both — will converge on the Spa City Saturday, and the police department has advice for keeping traffic headaches to a minimum. → Read More
3 Scouts — and friends — make Eagle together, as planned
Chris Kelch learned plenty on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, but two lessons stand out. → Read More
Saratoga racino gets relief as competition heats up
A bill meant to level the playing field for Saratoga Casino Hotel — as gambling options grow statewide — has been signed into law. → Read More
Northway reopened after 'tire debris' shut both directions
The Northway has reopened after it was closed in both directions between Exits 12 and 13N on Monday as highway workers cleaned up “an excessive amount of tire debris from a tractor-trailer,” state Trooper Mark Cepiel said. → Read More