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Meet Looney Tunes

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Looney Tunes has only known one owner- her 96 year old mom who unfortunately had to change living situations that would not allow her to bring her kitty. She was obviously confused at first but has really blossomed in her foster home. She is sweet and purrs when she is pet. She needs a quiet home with no other pets or young children. Looney Tunes would be a great addition for the person who is missing that something special in their home. She is also an expert at following her person from room to room, so you will always have a buddy with you. She is 8 years old, up to date on her vaccines and is microchipped. DUE TO HER FOSTER MOM STARTING A NEW JOB AND RELOCATING, SHE WILL NEED AN ADOPTER OR NEW FOSTER BEFORE 1/23/25. 

Online foster and adoption applications can be found on the HOPE website at www.hopeanimalrescue.org. For any questions give us a call at 518-450-7013.

“Racing at the Dawn of the United States” Exhibition Opens at Racing Museum

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coinciding with the United States of America’s national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will mark the occasion with a special exhibition, Racing at the Dawn of the United States. The exhibition opens Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Museum’s Link Gallery.

The exhibition explores the foundation of thoroughbred racing in America from the colonial period to the emergence of the United States as a new republic in the early 19th century. The exhibition will invite visitors to learn about the early history of the sport, highlighting key figures, racecourses, and horses of the time. It will feature selections from the Museum’s collection and will be enhanced with loans from Keeneland Library and other collections.

The exhibition will be open through December.

Week of January 9 – January 15, 2026

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Blotter Report

Dec. 31, 2025- Jan. 6, 2026

Dec. 31, 2025. 7:42 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Queensbury resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor false personation. The case was originally reported in the Town of Moreau on June 5, 2025. Held without bail. 

Dec. 31, 2025. 3:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a 102-year-old resident of Gansevoort in the City of Saratoga Springs on four misdemeanor charges: 2nd degree reckless endangerment, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, DWI- first offense and aggravated DWI- BAC of .18% or higher. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 31, 2025. 4:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a resident of Saratoga Springs in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 31, 2025. 7:48 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec. 31, 2025. 9:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Johnsonville man in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of attempted misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Dec 31, 2025. 10:38 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cape Coral Florida resident in the Town of Malta on charges of DWI- first offense. Released to third party. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 12:13 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. The arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident on Reservoir RD. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 12:46 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Greenfield center resident on charges of 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, cocaine 500 milligrams. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 12:57 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 2:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident on charges of misdemeanor 4th degree criminal mischief- disabling equipment to prevent emergency call to first responders. Released on own recognizance. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 3:32 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Rensselaer resident on charges of disorderly conduct: fight/violence. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 9:33 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon with intent to use and menacing a police officer. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 6:56 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Village of South Glens Falls on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny and two counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 9:04 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 2nd degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia and 4th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: stimulants. 

Jan. 1, 2026. 9:41 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 2:36 a.m.- Saratoga Police department arrested an Avalon, NJ resident on charges of operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with unsafe tires and moving from lane unsafely. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 3:09 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property above $250, felony 1st degree criminal contempt: violating an order of protection- damage property over $250 and misdemeanor acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Held, no bail. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 8:48 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 11:09 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Saratoga Springs resident with making a terroristic threat. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 2:52 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 3rd degree grand larceny value exceeds $3000 and felony 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property- possession of stolen credit card. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 3:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hampton resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of 2nd degree misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Jan. 2, 2026. 4:09 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 12:21 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Greenfield on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 2:35 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Released to 3rd party. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 3:21 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor motor vehicle violation: registration suspended. Released on own recognizance. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 7:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated harassment, communicating threats by phone, mail or computer. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 8:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Village of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 10:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Stillwater on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with BAC of .08 or higher and felony DWI: previous conviction in last ten years. Released to third party. 

Jan. 3, 2026. 11:46 a.m. and 10:42 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Albany residents in a single incident that occurred in the Town of Northumberland. The first individual was charged with misdemeanor 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury, felony 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage to another person’s property greater than $250, misdemeanor criminal mischief, felony 2nd degree robbery and misdemeanor criminal mischief: disabling equipment to prevent calls to first responders. The second individual was charged with misdemeanor false personation and misdemeanor criminal mischief: disabling equipment to prevent calls to first responders. The first individual was released on own recognizance and the second was issued an appearance ticket. 

Jan. 4, 2026. 1:54 and 4:36 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police Department arrested a Schenectady resident for DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and moving unsafely from a lane. Later they were arrested for 2nd degree harassment: physical contact. 

Jan 4, 2026. 10:21 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of 3rd degree misdemeanor unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 4, 2026. 1:09 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 4, 2026. 10:37 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Latham resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. 

Jan. 5, 2026. 1:36 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Burlington, VT resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 1st degree operation of a motor vehicle impaired by drugs and misdemeanor 7th degree possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued. 

Edward C. Smith

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GREENFIELD – Edward C. Smith passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025.  A service will be held at Wyoming Baptist Church, Wyoming, NY on June 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with interment following at the Wyoming Village Cemetery.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Karen Herrera

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GANSEVOORT – Karen Herrera passed away December 21, 2025.  Family and friends are invited for calling hours on January 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, followed by a service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Robert “Bob” L. Frey, Sr.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Robert “Bob” L. Frey, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at Albany Medical Center.  Interment with military honors was held at 11:00 a.m. on January 5, at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.  For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Brian James Martin

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ALBANY – Brian James Martin, born November 26, 1964. died December 16, 2025 at home after a battle with cancer. Brian was the partner/husband of Thomas Martin for 38 years. Brian was a caring compassionate man who was always willing to help others. He was retired from Empire Blue Cross. He loved his dogs, camping, gardening and crafting. He was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Elizabeth Addis and brother Leonard Addis.  He is survived by his siblings Karen and Warren Griffiths, David and Patricia Addis, Duane Addis and Sue Foote, Kimberly and Rich Bauer, Chris and Kimberly Martin, Sandi and Marco Zaffarano, Rich Martin, Robin and Leo Parker, their friends Vinny, Amanda, James and Gianna Terriciano. Also, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Memorial will be private in the spring. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Deborah Elizabeth Tveidt (Shannon)

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Deborah Elizabeth Tveidt (Shannon) passed away on December 20, 2025.  Services are still being planned at this time. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Frank Anthony Arpey, Jr.

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Saratoga Springs – Frank Anthony Arpey, Jr. passed away on January 4, 2026. Calling hours and funeral home service were Thursday, January 8 at Burke Funeral home followed by burial with military honors in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), https://help.dav.org. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Mary E. English

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Mary E. English died December 21, 2025. Calling hours are January 9, 10 am-12 pm at Compassionate Funeral Care. A Mass service will be 12:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com