Glens Falls Boys Varsity Soccer team won their home opener over the young and scrappy Schalmont Sabres team. This non-league matchup was scoreless in the first half; then, the Glens Falls offense came alive and scored their first goal in the third minute of play in the second half. Landan Phipps and Tim Motsiff both scored two goals for the Black Bears, and Landon Becker added one. Nate Difiore had three assists for the Black Bears, and Gavin Rittenhouse and Landon Becker each had one assist. The Sabres’ goals came from Andrew Sprager and David Cafarelli, and the assists for the Sabres came from Luke Viscusi and Jason Natalie.
Patrick Manthie – the goalkeeper for Schalmont – had six saves. Ayden Grieve – the Glens falls Goalkeeper – saved a penalty kick for Glens Falls, and had three saves in the first half of play. Glens Falls had 11 shots on goal, and held the Schalmont Sabres to five shots on goal.
Next Up: The Glens Falls Black Bears will travel to Gloversville on September 5th for a 6:00 PM game.
Incidents of home visits from apparent impersonators reported around NY State…
Boards of Elections staff in Washington and Warren counties are warning residents about individuals impersonating election officials. These individuals confront voters and make accusations that they are illegally registered to vote.
Incidents have been reported this week in a number of locations around New York State, including Warren and Washington counties, in which individuals visited the homes of voters with paperwork to incorrectly claim they were illegally registered to vote.
In a local case, a woman – who had recently moved to Warren County was visited Sunday, August 27th, 2023 – was approached by individuals falsely claiming to be from Washington County Board of Elections, who told her she had illegally registered to vote in Warren County… In fact, her registration was legal, according to the Warren County Board of Elections.
The two women who visited the Warren County home carried identification cards. They presented the resident with a blank NY State Election Complaint Form, leaving the Warren County resident shaken.
Sheriff’s offices in Warren and Washington counties have been notified.
Residents should be aware that Board of Elections staff do not visit homes or voters in person. All contact between Boards of Elections staff and voters is done in person at official Board of Elections offices, or via telephone, email, or the U.S. Postal Service.
Anyone who is visited by someone questioning their voter registration should look at any identification they offer, but not interact any further with the visitor… It would be very helpful to have descriptions and license plate numbers of the people involved if possible before contacting local law enforcement. Board of Elections staff should also be notified.
In Warren County, Board of Elections staff can be reached at (518) 761-6458.
In Washington County, Board of Elections staff can be reached at (518) 746-2180.
Jerry Porreca, owner of Laurella’s Restaurant, comes to the Glens Falls restaurant scene with a lifetime of experience in the hospitality business!
Located at 21 Bay Street, Laurella’s Restaurant serves “Old School” Italian food. It has a sophisticated yet welcoming ambiance, a full bar, and offers live music on both Friday and Sunday nights!
The menu at Laurella’s features all of the popular mainstay Italian favorites, as well as sandwiches, burgers, salads and appetizers… Jerry has found that Laurella’s generous portions can be a lot in one sitting and now offers small plates for the entrée portions.
21 Bay Street is a location that Jerry has had his eye on for some time, and he is enjoying meeting new customers and seeing old friends! Laurella’s as a new addition to the restaurant scene in Glens Falls allows owner Jerry Porreca to keep doing what he loves.
Jerry, who has a welcoming presence and just a hint of a resemblance to Tony Bennett, is originally from Hudson, New York… That’s where he began his career as a musician: “I’ve done this all my life… I started out as a musician. I started out playing at places, and said I can do this myself. Our first place was just music, then we moved to Saratoga and I learned how to cook there, and our last place was Smokey Joe’s in Lake George… And now, we are here,” Jerry said.
Laurella’s invites guests to sit at the bar for Happy Hour Tuesday through Sunday for $3.00 Domestic beer, $4.00 Imports and $5.00 Drafts. House wines and well drinks are $4.00, and premium wines and call drinks are $6.00. In addition to drinks, ½-priced appetizers and $9.00 Flatbread Pizzas are amongst the offerings.
So, if you’re still thinking of a way to celebrate Labor Day Weekend, why not stop in to Laurella’s? Say hello to Jerry, and enjoy wonderful Italian food, ambiance, and making new friends!
Laurella’s is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that $3 million is available in the third round of the State’s Invasive Species Grant Program (ISGP). This grant program, supported by the State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), is designed to advance projects that target both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species across the state, with six funding categories that address invasive species spread prevention – early detection and rapid response, research, management planning, and education and outreach. DEC is accepting applications for these grants through Nov. 1st, 2023.
Municipalities, academic institutions, and not-for-profits may submit applications for funding for eligible projects in up to two of the following categories:
Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Spread Prevention, Boat Steward Education and Outreach/Voluntary Inspection
Invasive Species Early Detection/Rapid Response and Control
Lake Management Planning and Implementation
Invasive Species Research, and
Invasive Species Education and Outreach.
Grant awards range from a minimum of $11,000 to a maximum of $200,000, with a required 25-percent match. Project locations must be located wholly within New York State, and priority will be given to projects that include opportunities for public participation, are on or close to public lands or water bodies, and emphasize long-term success.
To learn more about the Invasive Species Grant Program, please visit dec.ny.gov
Hudson Falls High School Agricultural Program is flourishing under the leadership and guidance of Maggie Hogan. Maggie – a Hudson Falls Alumni – was first offered a job by the High School Principal Jim Bennefield on the day that she graduated from Hudson Falls High School! Principal Bennefield noticed Maggie’s efforts throughout her high school career in agriculture science classes, and saw the need to expand the agricultural curriculum at Hudson Falls High School.
Maggie is from a large family of dairy farmers in Hudson Falls, and knows that the future of agriculture is in the hands of the students. Maggie obtained her degree from SUNY Cobleskill, returned to her hometown, and began teaching.
“This is an Ag (Agricultural) community, I want Ag in my hometown and for students to learn in four years what I wasn’t offered when I was a student here,” Maggie said.
Superintendent Dan Ward was happy with the implementation of the program: “The agriculture program has been on the cusp of implementation for a few years, unfortunately it was delayed by the pandemic. The fact that we have made this program a reality for our students is yet another post-pandemic triumph for the Hudson Falls School District,” he said.
Maggie Hogan with the FFA Charter
This past June, Maggie attended the New York Association of Agricultural Educators conference, where Hudson Falls CSD was officially awarded with the Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter and charter. FFA is a student-run organization that uses agricultural education to transform lives and prepare members for leadership, personal development, and career success. Future Farmers of America chapters can be chartered in any public school with an agricultural education program – Leadership is provided by student officers who are elected each year by the chapter’s members, and by the agriculture teacher who serves as the advisor for the chapter.
Maggie is proud of her role in the community and the school: “I literally love my job. It is so fun and so rewarding,” she said. This past Sunday, Maggie and her students were at the Washington County Fair to support the local FFA and to broaden awareness of the emerging agricultural program at Hudson Falls High School.
According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, on August 26th, 2023, at 10:17 AM, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single motorcycle crash on State Route 4 in the Town of Kingsbury just north of Green Barn Road.
Upon units arriving on scene, Deputies located a single motorcycle off the road into a ditch… The preliminary investigation shows the operator of the motorcycle, Kenneth R. Fish, was traveling south on State Route 4, when he went off the roadway and struck a DOT speed limit sign before coming to rest in a ditch… Fish was pronounced deceased on scene.
A portion of the roadway was closed for a time as the incident was first discovered… The accident remains under investigation as the Sheriff and his supporting team of investigators look into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Flanked by hundreds of her fellow student-athletes, Soccer player Bayley Duffy helped cut the blue and gold ribbons at a ceremony the morning of Monday, Aug. 21 at the new synthetic turf field at Queensbury Union Free School District! “Early morning soccer practices on wet, dewy grass will be a thing of the past now that the new Turf Athletic Complex is open” Bayley said.
The outdoor facility features a multi-purpose, synthetic turf field lined for football, soccer, lacrosse and field hockey, as well as turf fields for both baseball and softball.
Queensbury UFSD residents voted to approve the turf field as part of a $19.75-million capital improvement project proposal back in December 2021. The district broke ground on the new turf athletic complex on March 1st, 2023.
“I can’t wait to see the contests you will play and the memories you will make on this new turf field,” Superintendent Kyle Gannon told the students. “I look forward to seeing our physical education classes filling this athletic complex during the school day… I hope all of you enjoy this beautiful facility.”
The turf field will better support athletic and physical education programs at Queensbury UFSD. The facility will provide a safe and consistent playing surface throughout spring, summer and fall.
Physical education classes will be able to use the facility longer in the fall and earlier in the spring… The lights will extend playing capabilities as well.
“This is an unbelievable complex,” said Tim Weaver, the vice president of the Board of Education. “What’s great about it is, every male and female athlete will be able to compete on it.”
Teams started practicing on the field Monday – the first day of fall sports – immediately after the ribbon-cutting. This year, Queensbury UFSD will host the Section 2 boys soccer championship games, the field hockey championship games, and girls regional lacrosse in the spring.
“Along with all of our home contests, we hope to bring people into the community, participating here on campus, eating and drinking in our restaurants, staying in our hotels and supporting our local businesses,” said Richard Keys, the director of athletics, physical education and health.
Junior football player Zavry Ward has always wished to be able to play under the lights on a turf field: “We don’t have to wish anymore,” Zavry said. “It’s our reality now.”
Rescued from a hoarding site, Smoke is making the most of these new opportunities, eager to be friends with everyone. He is one easy going, super cool guy! He just wants to lounge and be showered with affection all day long. At only two years old, he’s got a playful side too. He loves batting his toys around and will surely make a great playmate for anyone willing to join in his antics!
Culver, Matthew Paul DOB: 02/06/86 was arrested for Petit Larceny
St. Amour, Ashley Marna 02/20/86 was arrested for Crim Poss Contrl Subst Endangering Welfare of Child
July 18th, 2023
Stoddard, Shane Patrick DOB: 09/18/95 was arrested for Failure to Appear
Tomlinson, Donald Christopher DOB:04/23/82 was arrested for Crime Poss Stoln Prop 5th
Early, Aaron Scott DOB: 03/17/90 was arrested for Agg Unlic OPer-2nd: 3/More Open Suspensions on 3/ More Dates
Florman, Alyssa J. DOB: 11/18/2003 was arrested for Harassment 2nd- Physical Contact
July 19th, 2023
Bartee, Ronnie Sylvester DOB: 01/042003 was arrested for Act in Manner Injur Child Less than 17 Crim Mis 4:Disable Equipt to Prevent Request for Emergency Assist Harassment 2nd-Physical Contact
July 20th, 2023
Daley, Sean Patrick DOB: 03/05/97 was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated – 1st Offense Oper Motor Veh w/.08 of 1% or more of Alcohol in Blood-1st Off
Bedell, Zacary James DOB: 01/01/90 was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated-1st Offense Oper Motor Veh w/ .08 of 1% or More Alcohol in Blood-1st off
July 21st, 2023
Patnode, Megan Nicole DOB: 10/19/91 was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated – 1st Offense Rent/Lease/Loan Motor Vehicle without ignition interlock
July 22nd, 2023
Kocsis, Dillon J. DOB: 03/26/1993 Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd
July 23rd, 2023
West, Tyler M. DOB: 09/22/92 was arrested for Crim Mis Intent Damage Property
Grant, Jeremiah William DOB: 07/30/88 was arrested for ASLT 2nd Deg:w/ intent to cause physical injury w/weapon menacing 2nd Resisting Arrest
Lopatniuk, Marion DOB: 01/31/81 was arrested for Trespass
Senatore, Peter Joseph DOB: 01/ 23/57 was arrested for Crim Trespass 3rd-Enclosed Prop Harassment 2nd-Physical Contact
Sheldon Nathan MIles DOB: 06/05/88 was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated-1st Offense Oper Motor Veh w/ .08 of 1% or More Alcohol in Blood-1st Off Resisting Arrest
July 24th, 2023
Dean, Crystina Yesenia DOB: 05/18/90 was arrested for Criminal Trespass 2nd-Enter Remain Unlawfully in Dwelling
Rawson, Michael Paul DOB: 04/30/80 was arrested for Criminal Mischief 3rd: Damage Another Property -Amount>$ 250.00 Obstruction of Govermental Admin 2nd Resisting Arrest
July 25th, 2023
Underwood, Megan Alissa DOB: 06/14/84 was arrested forPetit Larceny
Russell, Dominick J. DOB: 08/20/95 was arrested for Police Officer Execute Warrant of Arrest
July 26th, 2023
Millington, Joseph Edward DOB: 09/20/89 was arrested for Bail Jumping-3rd degree, Execute Bench Warrant
July 27th, 2023
Zahaba, Steven Joseph DOB: 11/24/88 was arrested for Bail Jumping-3rd degree
July 28th, 2023
Kessler, robert William was arrested for Aggravated Unlic Oper of a Motor Vehicle-3rd
Washington County
07/21/23
Stockwell, Brandon C. Age: 40 was arrested for Crim mis: Intent to Damage Property, Aslt 3 -w/ Intent Cause Physical Injury
Uoderkerk, Kimberly L. Age: 51 was arrested for Gr. Lar-2nd Property Value > $5,000
Bailey, Aireal E. Age: 22 was arrested for Grand Larceny 3rd Degree
07/22/23
Kilmartin, Jerald W. II Age: 26 was arrested for Act in Manner Injur a Child < 17, Aslt 3- w Intent cause physical injury, Unlawful Poss Ammo Feed device, Criminal Possession of a firearm
Lozada, Matthew Age: 26 was arrested for DWI 1st offense
07/23/23
Riccio, Kaylee E. Age: 23 was arrested for Crim Mis: Intent to damage Property
07/24/23
Maloof, Torrance M. Age: 51 was arrested for Aggravated harassment -2nd
Spears, Leann M. Age: 21 was arrested for DWI- 1st Offense
07/26/23
Martinez-Valadez, Braulio A Age: 31 was arrested for Forcible Touch- Intimate Parts, Sex Abuse 2 < 14yrs, Act in Manner to Injur a child <17
07/27/23
Gibbs, Brock E. Age: 39 was arrested for False Personation
07/28/23
Lewis, Justin C. Age: 30 was arrested for Petit Larceny, Burg-3 Illeg Entry w/ intent
Tucker, Tre Age: 19 was arrested for Crim Contempt-2nd disobey Crt
07/29/23
Lewis, Fredrick B. Age: 39 was arrested for Crim Poss Weapon -4th w/ Intent to Use, Menacing 1st, Crim Mis Intent to Damage Prop
