A Hadley man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the county of over $1000 in benefits. 

Oscar Bogran, 46, was arrested on April 2 on two counts of felony 2nd degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, felony 1st degree offering a false instrument for filing and felony 4th degree welfare fraud, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

Bogran is alleged to have filing two forged childcare statements to the Saratoga County Department of Social Services. The first of the statements was delivered to the Department on July 9, 2025 and the second was delivered on Oct. 27, 2025. In addition, Bogran filed an online SNAP recertification on Oct. 12 that concealed his household composition. As a result of the false statements, Bogran is accused of receiving benefits he wasn’t entitled to. 

Borgan was arraigned in the Ballston Spa Village Court and released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings 

On March 30, 2026, State Police of Brunswick arrested Caroline R. Garrity, 31, of Saratoga Springs, NY, for Criminal Facilitation 4th, a class “A” misdemeanor.

Over several months, Investigators identified a vehicle being repeatedly used in a counterfeit check scheme across Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties. 

Garrity initially denied it, but the investigation determined that the vehicle had been rented by Garrity in her name, on January 30, 2026, from the Albany International Airport. Garrity reportedly was compensated for renting the car in her name and then turned the vehicle over to the individual who later utilized it to commit multiple crimes.

Garrity was arrested and processed at SP Latham. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Colonie Town Court on April 22, 2026, and released.

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, along with Honorary Chair Julie Furey, will welcome spring with the 2026 Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, May 9. This highly anticipated annual event held between 10AM and 4PM offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes and buildings. This year the tour will be of the East Side of Saratoga Springs. 

Private residences on Circular Street, Lincoln Avenue, Spring Street, and Caroline Street, among others, will be featured.

“I’m excited to return to the East Side of Saratoga Springs!” said Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Foundation. “This year’s tour will feature a grand Italianate that was our Rehabilitation in Progress in 2022 that was lovingly restored, an early Greek Revival residence on Caroline Street, two buildings that have been adaptively reused into beautiful living spaces, and much more. The tour shows the varied architecture and history of our beautiful community that is worthy of preservation. I’m grateful each year for the owners who generously open their spaces to benefit our mission.” 

 For the sixth year, Green River Pictures, LLC will produce the virtual tour. The virtual tour will highlight three houses included on the in-person tour, sharing even more research on the residences and their residents than can be provided in the event program.

 In addition to the tour, the Foundation is hosting two educational programs at the Saratoga Joinery at 69 Caroline Street on Saturday, May 9. The 9AM Breakfast & Buildings program is “An Early History of Women’s Education in Saratoga Springs.” Enjoy breakfast as City Historian Matthew Veitch shares the story of the Temple Grove Seminary and the Young Women’s Industrial Club, today, Skidmore College. Centered around Spring Street, Union Avenue, and Circular Street, this program will explore the establishment of the educational programs and facilities, and their evolution into a women’s college.

 At 12PM, Carol Godette will present the Lunch & Learn program, “On This Spot: 69 Caroline Street.” Over lunch, Carol will cover the many incarnations of this 1880s brick duplex. From apartment building to French restaurant to museum, the space is now operating as the Saratoga Joinery.

 The Historic Homes Tour is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser of the year and underwrites the Foundation’s mission to promote the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs through educational programs, advocacy efforts, technical assistance, and restoration projects.

Historic Homes Tour tickets purchased in advance for the in-person and virtual tours are $40 for SSPF members and $50 for non-members. Tickets purchased on the day of the event are $55. Virtual tour tickets are $20 for SSPF members and $25 for non-members. Tickets for the Buildings & Breakfast and Lunch & Learn programs are $35 each and must be purchased in advance. Space is limited for these programs, and tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, May 6. Visit www.saratogapreservation.org to become a member to receive event ticket discounts and support preserving Saratoga Springs.

 The annual Porch Party, scheduled for Thursday, June 11, celebrates a successful tour and welcomes the summer season in Saratoga Springs. The Foundation looks forward to gathering at the 1872 Mary R. Shepherd House at 42 Circular Street, while enjoying live music from Rich Ortiz, delicious food from The Adelphi Hotel, and beverages from DeCrescente Distributing Company. Due to the overwhelming support from the Honorary Committee and Corporate Sponsors, the Porch Party is currently sold out.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to join to receive discounted prices, please call (518) 587-5030 or visit www.saratogapreservation.org. For updates, please visit the Foundation’s social media.

The New York State Police will participate in a national distracted driving enforcement campaign as part of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The enforcement effort, known as “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” will run from Monday, April 6, 2026, through Monday, April 13, 2026.

During this campaign, Troopers will conduct targeted enforcement details focused on drivers using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.

Troopers will utilize both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE) vehicles. These specialized vehicles allow Troopers to better observe violations from an elevated vantage point. While CITE vehicles blend into everyday traffic, they are clearly identifiable as emergency vehicles when emergency lighting is activated.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 3,200 people were killed in distraction-affected crashes in the United States in 2024.

During the April 2025 “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign, New York State Troopers issued 22,867 tickets, including 4,607 for distracted driving violations.

To help prevent crashes and save lives, NHTSA recommends the following safety tips for motorists:

• If you must send or receive a text, pull over to a safe location and park your vehicle first

• If you have passengers, appoint a “designated texter” to handle communications

• If you are prone to distraction, keep your phone out of reach

New York State law includes the following penalties for distracted driving:

• First offense: fine ranging from $50 to $200

• Second offense within 18 months: fine up to $250

• Third or subsequent offense within 18 months: fine up to $450

• Probationary and junior drivers face a 120-day license suspension for a first offense, and a one-year revocation if a second offense is committed within six months

Distracted driving remains a leading cause of preventable crashes on New York’s roadways. The New York State Police urge all motorists to remain focused behind the wheel and make responsible decisions to protect themselves and others.

The Saratoga Springs Department of Public Safety has announced a Parking Violation Late Fee Amnesty Program that will run from April 13, 2026, through April 25, 2026.

During this period, individuals with outstanding parking tickets will have the opportunity to resolve their violations and have all associated late fees waived. This program provides a final opportunity for residents and visitors to bring their accounts into compliance without incurring additional penalties.

To better serve the public, the Parking Violations Office will offer extended hours on the

following dates:

• Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Inquiries can be made by contacting the Parking Violations Office at 518-587-3550 ext. 2513.

City officials emphasize that this amnesty program is the last opportunity to resolve outstanding parking violations before further enforcement actions are taken. In the coming months, the City will begin referring unpaid parking violations to a collections agency.

Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this limited-time program.