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Saratoga County Board of Elections Open Saturday February 14th For Voter Registration and Party Enrollment Changes

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The Saratoga County Board of Elections (BOE) will be open Saturday, Feb. 14, for voter registration and party enrollment changes. 

Voters may visit the County BOE at 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa, from 9AM to 5PM on February 14th to either change their party enrollment or to enroll for the first time in a party. 

Party affiliation allows a voter to participate in primary elections. An application to change one’s party enrollment for the primary election in any year must be received by the Board of Elections no later than Feb. 14 of that year. 

Residents may also visit the Saratoga County Board of Elections during regular business, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM to register to vote or change enrollment prior to the deadline.

For more information, please contact the Saratoga County Board of Elections at 518-885-2249

or boe@saratogacountyny.gov.

State Police arrest Ballston Spa man following suspicious person complaint.

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On January 26, 2026, State Police of Saratoga with the assistance of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Andrew M. Provencher, 37, of Ballston Spa, NY, for:

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, a class “D” Felony

• Assault 2nd, a class “D” felony

• Unlawful Wearing Body Vest, a class “E” felony

• Resisting Arrest, a class “A” misdemeanor

• Obstructing Governmental Administration, a class “A” misdemeanor

On January 26, 2026, at about 12:27 p.m., law enforcement responded to the report of a suspicious person outside of the Saratoga County Public Safety Building located on County Farm Road in Ballston Spa. The investigation determined that Provencher traveled to the location and reportedly was observed wearing a ballistic vest and in possession of what appeared to be a rifle. Provencher reportedly approached an individual unknown to him in the parking lot and became confrontational. The victim was able to get away from Provencher and notified a law enforcement official.

While notification was being made, Provencher got in his vehicle and fled the location. Troopers located and stopped him on Malta Avenue in Ballston Spa. Provencher exited the vehicle still wearing the ballistic vest. He was taken into custody after a short period of resistance during which time a trooper sustained minor injuries.

Further investigation located and seized two knives stored in Provencher’s ballistic vest and an imitation Tippman M4 Carbine assault rifle loaded and capable of discharging metal pellets within his vehicle.

Provencher was arrested and later processed on January 27, 2026, at SP Saratoga. He was then arraigned at the Ballston Spa Village Court, where he was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond, or a $250,000 partially secured bond.

Newly Established Striped Bass Working Group Discussions at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Begin February 5

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued an update on the Hudson River’s Atlantic striped bass Juvenile Abundance Index (JAI) survey and ongoing collaborations on management of this important fishery. 

DEC’s JAI determined poor reproductive success in the river for the third consecutive year. In light of the ongoing poor juvenile reproduction and concerns about poor reproduction coastwide, DEC made the motion that initiated the formation of a working group at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to discuss upcoming striped bass management challenges. That motion received strong support to begin discussions of how to manage this important fishery in the 2030s when the coastal population is expected to be much smaller. 

“For the third straight year, DEC’s annual juvenile striped bass survey in the Hudson River documented poor striped bass reproduction, heightening concerns about future abundance and long-term management implications for this critical resource,” Commissioner Lefton said. “The most recent findings confirm that it is more important than ever that DEC continue to engage with the interstate management process, as well as with the coastal community of stakeholders, to take a leadership role in responsibly managing the striped bass population over the next decade.” 

DEC surveys striped bass juveniles and adults at their spawning grounds in the Hudson River and in the Atlantic Ocean. The 2025 value for the DEC’s Hudson River striped bass young-of-year index was 8.27 fish per haul. This value is below the long-term average, and for the third consecutive year, survey values were below the 25th percentile. The index value, which provides an estimate of annual reproduction for striped bass in the Hudson River, is generated through beach seine surveys at 13 sites in the lower Hudson River conducted bi-weekly from July to November. The survey can be found on DEC’s Striped Bass webpage.

This recent poor juvenile reproduction in the Hudson River, along with consistent poor reproduction in the Chesapeake Bay over the last seven years, indicates that there will be a significant future decrease in catchable striped bass beginning in 2030. The Hudson and Chesapeake combined contribute approximately 90 percent of the coastal population of striped bass. Reproduction of migratory fish in estuaries along the Atlantic Coast is typically highly variable and is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as precipitation, water temperature and salinity, but it remains unclear what is driving this pattern in striped bass.   

The next striped bass stock assessment will take place in 2027 and the results of that assessment will inform ASMFC striped bass management decisions starting in 2028. Recognizing the concerning poor juvenile reproduction in recent years, DEC proactively proposed that ASMFC create and convene a working group to meet between now and the upcoming assessment to be fully prepared to make management decisions upon receipt of those results. 

The new working group will consider how to update the Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan’s goals, objectives, and management of striped bass in preparation for the results of the 2027 assessment.

 The goal of the working group is to prepare fishery managers to adapt successfully to the lower population level in the 2030s while maintaining access to striped bass and its important societal, cultural, and economic benefits. The initial step of forming the working group will occur on February 5, 2026, at the ASMFC Winter Meeting in Arlington, Virginia.  

Anthony F. Oliveto

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Anthony F. Oliveto passed away January 30, 2026.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on February 6 at Saint Clement’s Church, Saratoga Springs.  Interment with honors will be 12:00 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, New York following the mass. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Patricia-Ann Lee

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Patricia-Ann Lee, 94, died peacefully January 21, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Woodlawn Commons Saratoga Room, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Donations in Pat’s memory may be made to the Wesley Foundation at https://www.thewesleycommunity.org/wesley-foundation.

Photo of the Week!

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Meet Tippy!

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Tippy is a gorgeous black cat who is currently looking for her forever home. While she is initially timid in new surroundings, we are confident that she will blossom into a sweet and loving companion with time and patience.

Tippy lived as a stray for approximately six months and has a tipped ear, indicating she was part of a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program. She is currently in a foster home with another cat where she is gaining confidence and learning to feel secure. She enjoys the company of other animals, therefore, she would do best in a home with another cat or a calm dog. The way to her heart is with treats, other cats and lots of pets. 

Tippy is up to date on all vaccinations and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. After spending the first months of her life on the streets, she truly deserves a loving home. 

Online adoption applications can be found on our website www.hopeanimalrescue.org. The Cat Adoption Center at Wilton Mall is open to the public Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11-4, but because Tippy is in a foster home, a meet and greet would need to be scheduled.

Week of February 6 – February 12, 2026

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Blotter, Police Blotter.

Blotter Report 

Jan 28- Feb. 3. 

January 28, 2026. 8:50 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Latham man in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a three car accident on Route 146. 

January 28, 2026. 11:09 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Stillwater resident on charges of 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle violation- no license, and motor vehicle violation- registration suspended. Arrest occurred at the intersection of West Avenue and Charles Place.

January 28, 2026. 11:14 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of felony 4th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, hallucinogen, misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operation of a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- 1st offense, felony aggravated DWI: with a child passenger less than 16- 1st offense, and misdemeanor act to injure a child less than 17. Released on own recognizance. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident on Lake RD in which one person was injured. 

January 28, 2026. 5:02 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor acting to injure a child less than 17. Central arraignment. 

January 28, 2026. 5:38 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on two counts of misdemeanor acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident occurred on Jan. 24. 

January 28, 2026. 8:10 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Greenfield Center resident in the Town of Greenfield on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher and misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 28, 2026. 11:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Grafton, VT resident in the Town of Saratoga on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 28, 2026. 11:43 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Alpaus, NY resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 29, 2026. 2:11 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance- cocaine, and equipment violations. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Crecent Street and Thoroughbred Drive. 

January 29, 2026. 10:35 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Wilton resident in the Town of Queensbury on charges of 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 29, 2026. 12:57 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of petit larceny, 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance- intent to sell, and 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance- narcotic drug. 

January 29, 2026. 4:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Rexford resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, and misdemeanor aggravated DWI: BAC of .18 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 29, 2026. 5:40 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of motor vehicle violation: no license, open door interfering with traffic, and 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Arrest occurred on Broadway.

January 29, 2026. 7:10 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Halfmoon on two counts of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 29, 2026. 10:27 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Porter Corners resident in the Town of Corinth on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 29, 2026. 11:52 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Turned over to other agency. 

January 30, 2026. 3:44 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Fort Edward resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC above .08- first offense and operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate. Arrest occurred at intersection of Union Ave and Henning Road. 

January 30, 2026. 3:46 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, and DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 87 with no injuries reported.

January 30, 2026. 2:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Amsterdam resident over an incident that occurred in the Town of Day on Aug. 12, 2025. The individual was charged with three counts of misdemeanor forcible touching- touch sexual/intimate parts of another person, misdemeanor public lewdness- intentionally expose one’s private parts in public, and three counts of acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 30, 2026. 3:38 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony DWI: previous conviction within the last 10 years. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 30, 2026. 6:40 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree menacing. Released on own recognizance. 

January 30, 2026. 11:47 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of DWI- first offense, failure to obey traffic control device, speed not reasonable and prudent and operating a motor vehicle with BAC above .08- first offense. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Clinton Street and Church Street. 

January 31, 2026.  2:40 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Gansevoort resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC above .08- first offense, and equipment violation- substandard lights. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Ellsworth Jones Place. 

January 31, 2026.  3:42 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Schroon Lake resident on charges of 3rd degree assault: recklessly cause physical injury/hate crime and 3rd degree criminal mischief. Arrest occurred on Jefferson Street. 

January 31, 2026.  3:54 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Schroon Lake resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC above .08- first offense, and aggravated DWI: BAC above .18- first offense. Arrest occurred on Jefferson Street. 

January 31, 2026. 9:28 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the City of Troy on charges of felony 4th degree grand larceny: property value greater than $1000. Incident occurred in the Town of Clifton Park on Jan. 22. Appearance ticket issued. 

January 31, 2026.  3:31 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC above .08- first offense, and following too close. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Caroline Street and Pavillion Row.

January 31, 2026. 4:42 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor 2nd degree reckless endangerment, misdemeanor 3rd degree menacing, misdemeanor 2nd degree criminal nuisance: create/maintain conditions that endanger others, and misdemeanor reckless driving. Bail bond. 

February 1, 2026. 12:39 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Released to 3rd party. Arrest stemmed from a two-vehicle crash on Saratoga RD. with no injuries reported. 

February 1, 2026.  2:44 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Syosset resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC above .08- first offense, and aggravated DWI: BAC above .18- first offense. Arrest occurred at intersection of Crescent Ave. and Jefferson Street. 

February 1, 2026.  2:55 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Schenectady resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with BAC above .08- first offense, following to close, leaving the scene of motor vehicle accident, 3rd degree fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, failure to exercise due care to avoid colliding with an emergency vehicle, speed in zone, moving from lave unsafely, drinking alcohol in motor vehicle on highway, and failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicle, failure to obey traffic control device. Incident occurred at the intersection of South Broadway and West Fenlon Street.

February 1, 2026. 3:34 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Argyle resident in the Village of South Glens Falls on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle crash on River Street. 

February 1, 2026. 7:09 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Palm Coast, FL, resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of 3rd misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 1, 2026. 7:15 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Queensbury resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor operation of a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher first offense and misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stems from a single-vehicle crash on Route 9. 

February 1, 2026. 9:31 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hackensack, NJ, resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor motor vehicle violation: registration suspended. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 1, 2026. 2:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Yonkers resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor motor vehicle violation: registration suspended. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 1, 2026. 4:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor motor vehicle violation: registration suspended and misdemeanor 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 1, 2026. 4:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 1, 2026. 10:00 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, and misdemeanor aggravated DWI: BAC over .18- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 1, 2026. 11:38 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested an Albany resident on charges of 2nd degree criminal mischief. Arrest occurred on State Route 50. 

February 2, 2026. 6:36 a.m.- New York State Police arrested an Argyle resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor third degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 2, 2026. 12:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Greenfield Center resident in the Town of Kingsbury on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 2, 2026. 11:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of DWI- first offense, and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 3, 2026. 3:18 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Queensbury resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

February 3, 2026. 12:58 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Turned over to other agency. Original incident occurred on Sept. 20, 2025. 

February 3, 2026. 3:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony burglary: uses dangerous instrument, felony 2nd degree criminal mischief, misdemeanor 2nd degree menacing: weapon, felony 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon: previous conviction, misdemeanor obstruction of breathing or circulation- apply pressure and felony assault 2: cause injury to non-participant during commission of felony. Investigation pending. 

February 3, 2026. 3:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Queensbury on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. 

 Ottilie M. Quidgeon

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Ottilie M. Quidgeon passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. Calling hours and a graveside service will be held in the spring and announced at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Heather C. Williams

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WILTON – Heather C. Williams passed away January 28, 2026. A Celebration of Life for Heather and Jerry will be held at Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department, 1870 State Route 32N, Gansevoort, NY, 12831 at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 12, 2026.  Online condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.