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This Week, From The Governor’s Desk

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• New York State will stay on PAUSE through April 15, meaning the non-essential workforce is directed to continue to work from home until at least April 15. The timeline will be re-evaluated every two weeks. 

• Pharmacies will now offer free home delivery. After speaking with the state’s major pharmacy chains, Gov. Cuomo says pharmacies have agreed to offer free home delivery to help reduce long lines for prescriptions at their facilities. 

• The State’s Wadsworth Lab, located in Albany, has developed a less intrusive COVID-19 test that is expected to begin within the next few days. The new test is done through a saliva sample and a self-administered short nasal swab in the presence of a healthcare professional. The test will help conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, reduce potential exposure of the virus and allow the state to continue to test as many individuals as possible. 

• All non-essential construction is suspended. Essential construction, for example construction on roads, bridges, transit facilities, homeless shelters and health care facilities, may continue.

• Via the governor’s issuing of an Executive Order, the presidential primary election in N.Y. has been moved from April 28 to June 23, aligning it with the congressional and legislative primaries in New York

• Due to the limited availability of COVID-19 tests available in the Saratoga region, the number of confirmed cases is not believed to accurately reflect the number of COVID-19 positive cases in
the community.

March 28 – April 3, 2020

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POLICE

Michael Lewis, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 29 with criminal mischief, trespassing, and arson on the fourth-degree. The latter charge is a felony.

Nathan Suprenant, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 29 with trespassing in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Troy Morace, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 29 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. 

Steven Harris, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 28 with public lewdness in the first-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Kevin Kelly, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was cited March 28 with trespassing, and five days earlier with criminal mischief in the third-degree, a felony. 

Adam Hill, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 24 with aggravated family offense – a felony, acting in a manner to injure a child – a misdemeanor, and criminal obstruction of breathing – a misdemeanor. 

Tamaryn Bennett, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 24 with harassment in the second-degree, assault in the third-degree – both misdemeanors, and criminal possession of a weapon – a felony. 

Robert Button, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 26 with assault in the third-degree, unlawful imprisonment in the second-degree, Criminal obstruction of breathing, and criminal mischief – all are misdemeanors. 

Erica Babson, 24, of Fort Edward, was charged March 26 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief in the third-degree – a felony, and assault in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Jeremy David Fox

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jeremy David Fox, 50, died unexpectedly on March 18, 2020. He was the father to his 8 year old son Rocco Fox and loving husband of 28 years to Gina Fragomeni Fox. Services will be held at a later date. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Phyllis I. Rodak

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phyllis I. Rodak, 85, passed away on March 19, 2020. Burial will be held at a later date, as Phyllis made an Anatomical Gift of her body to Albany Medical College.Memorial donations may be made to an organization of your choice. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Lawrence W. Mahar

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MIDDLE GROVE — Lawrence W. Mahar, 91, of Middle Grove passed away on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Saratoga Springs on July 18, 1928. Services will be held at a later date. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Braden Kressner

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WILTON — Braden Kressner, 22, of Wilton passed away after a brief medical battle on March 16, 2020. Memorial donations may be made to “Friends of Wilton Rec Inc.” 28 Palmer Terrace, Wilton NY 12831. Services will be held at a later date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Carl Hanlin

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HUDSON FALLS — Carl Hanlin, 62, passed away at his home in Hudson Falls on March 27, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born in El Paso, Texas on June 29, 1957. Services were private. Memorial donations may be made at globalsportsfoundation.org. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Cecelia Theresa Amato

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cecelia Theresa Amato, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs. Memorial donations may be made to The Wesley Foundation in support of the Nurses’ Education Fund. Services will be held at a later date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

William Fortune Snyder

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Saratoga Springs — William Fortune Snyder, 78, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 13, 2020. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Saratoga Hospital Foundation or The Creative Place International (both Saratoga Springs)Services will be held at a late date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.