HALFMOON — Two people have been arrested after a dog was found dead in their vehicle in the Town of Halfmoon.
Allison Fisher, 23 and Livia L.A. Boddie, 21, both of Halfmoon were arrested and charged with three counts of misdemeanor overdriving, torturing and abusing animals; failure to provide sustenance.
The two were arrested after the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office received an animal complaint at 10:56 p.m. on June 3, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. On June 3, Fisher reportedly found the dog, identified as a husky mix, dead in their vehicle. Deputies also found two cats at the scene as well.
The two cats were voluntarily surrendered to the Halfmoon Animal Control Officer and taken to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter for treatment and evaluation. The cause of death on the husky is under investigation.
Fisher and Bodie were both issued appearance tickets pending further proceedings in town court.
CORINTH — The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has announced the identity of a body found in a Corinth apartment.
Jennifer A. Randall, 52, was found dead inside a Walnut Street apartment on June 1, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ‘s Office.
The former resident of the
apartment, Roy Cheyenne, 49, of Corinth has been arrested and charged with felony con- cealment of a corpse.
Randall’s body was found concealed under blankets in the apartment. The Sheriff’s Office said that Cheyenne is a accused of having “a reasonable expecta- tion that a human corpse would be produced at an autopsy for a criminal investigation”
The investigation of the inci- dent remains under investigation.
The church is unique in Ballston Spa — combining a Greek Revival sanctuary with a Colonial Revival Sanctuary. Photo by Aidan Cahill
The church steeple was added in 1857 and the chapel was built in 1924. Photo by Aidan Cahill
BALLSTON SPA — In a town with plenty of history, the Ballston Spa First Presbyterian Church stands out for a multitude of reasons.
The church was first constructed in 1835 and is the oldest church still in use by the same congregation in the Village of Ballston Spa. It’s also the third-oldest congregation in the village.
Now the small church behind the courthouse and county offices hopes to add one more achievement to its historic resume: inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The church was formally nominated to the Register by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation on June 4. It was one of 19 places statewide to be nominated and one of only two nominations to come from the capital region.
“The church is a prominent landmark in the Ballston Spa Village Local Historic District due to its central location and soaring spire, and it has served as a significant cultural and religious center for the local community since the early 1800s,” a press release issued by the New York State Parks Office said.
Judy Frolich, a Ministry Team Leader with the church, said that the process for getting the church added to the Register has been going on for over a year. Frolich said that part of the process involved taking church records and histories, compiling them, and matching the features of the church with architectural language. This effort was spearheaded by the church’s accessibility committee comprised of Frolich, Debbie Siefert and Robin Perkins.
They were assisted in this effort by Julie Maresco, the New York State Parks Survey and National Register Unit staff member assigned to Saratoga County.
While not the oldest congregation in Ballston Spa — that title going to the First Baptist Church which was established in 1791 — the church is the oldest church structure in Ballston Spa, having been built in 1835. The congregation was formally established in June 1834, with many members coming from other Presbyterian churches in the area. In the year between the establishment and construction of the church, the congregation met in the nearby courthouse.
In January 1835, the land for the church at 22 West High Street was purchased for $800 (about $30,275 when adjusted for inflation). The cornerstone of the church was laid in May and by November the project was completed. The cost of building the church was $10,000 (about $378,432) and was paid for by members of the congregation. In September, the bell was purchased from the historic Meneely Foundry in Watervliet.
The first trustees of the church included several prominent community members: Jonathan Beach — a local landowner who is listed as one of the builders of the church, Philip McOmber — a bank trustee, cotton mill owner and member of the Board of Health, Moses Williams — a shoemaker, tanner and postmaster, and village trustee, James Comstock — owner and publisher of a local newspaper and a postmaster, Edward Lee, — a general Store Owner, State Assemblyman and County Treasurer.
For the most part, the Greek Revival styled sanctuary has maintained much of its original structure and character. The first major change came in 1857 when the sanctuary was extended to the East by 20 feet, and the church steeple was added. In addition, the wood shingle roof was replaced with a slate roof. In 1914, the pane glass windows and black shutters were replaced with the stained-glass windows seen today. The final major change to the sanctuary came in 1949 when the staircase was replaced — going from a straight staircase to a dual feed staircase.
The slate roof was later replaced in 2017 with a modern asphalt and metal shingled roof.
In 1924, the building was expanded with a new chapel to better serve the needs of the church. The chapel is architecturally unique from the sanctuary and features a Colonial Revival style architecture which has remained virtually unchanged since construction. The two areas are connected via a small alcove.
One of the main drivers for seeking the designation was to allow the church to apply for preservation grants to upgrade the church and make it more handicapped accessible.
“We really want to be able to welcome people of all abilities, and many of our congregation members are getting older,” Frolich said. “We’re all getting older, but they’re getting to the point where they need assistance, and they can’t attend because they don’t have a way to get in.”
Frolich said that the estimated cost of the refurbishment would be $800,000, which includes new sidewalks, handicap parking areas, and a stair lift for congregants to access the sanctuary. To help raise funds for the improvements, the church is selling slate tiles overlayed with historic images of the church. Those tiles can be purchased through the church office.
Frolich said that final word on whether the church will be added to the National Historic Places Register is expected in the next 3-4 months. If added, it will be the fourth structure in Ballston Spa to be listed in the Register.
MALTA — A Malta woman has been arrested after she allegedly failed to provide sustenance to a dog.
Holly Walsh-Plew, 46a, of Malta, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals, failure to provide sustenance, according to a June 7 release issued by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
Walsh-Plew is accused of failing to provide sustenance to a 3-year-old hound mix. The charges came after deputies responded to an animal complaint on Arbor Avenue in the Town of Malta on May 28, 2026, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
The dog was seized due to a court order and Malta code enforcement issued a “do not occupy” order for the residence.
Walsh-Plew was released on an appearance ticket pending further court proceedings.
BALLSTON LAKE —On June 2, 2026, State Police arrested Craig R. Derusso, 34, of Ballston Lake, NY, for:
•Criminal Mischief 2nd, a class “D” felony
•Reckless Endangerment, 1st, a class “D” felony
•Menacing a Police Officer, a class “D” felony
•Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, a class “D” felony
•Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, 3rd, a class “A” misdemeanor
•Resisting Arrest, a class “A” misdemeanor
•Obstructing Governmental Administration, 2nd, a class “A” misdemeanor
•Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and numerous vehicle and traffic violations
On June 2, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., State Police were notified of an active vehicle pursuit in Saratoga County by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office due to an ongoing Colonie Police Department investigation. The driver of the vehicle, a 2025 Toyota SUV, was identified as Derusso, who had multiple felony warrants for his arrest. The vehicle entered Schenectady County, where State Police located it on Erie Boulevard. State Police, in partnership with the Schenectady Police Department, pursued the vehicle, which continued to fail to comply with attempted stops. Troop G members terminated the pursuit as the vehicle entered the Interstate-90 Thruway from Interstate-890 due to public safety concerns.
The vehicle proceeded from I-90 eastbound to I-87 southbound on the Thruway into Albany County, where Troop T troopers attempted to stop Derusso for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Derusso failed to comply, and another pursuit was initiated during which he traveled through an active construction zone at more than 100 MPH. A tire deflation device was deployed, successfully deflating one of Derusso’s tires, disabling his vehicle.
Upon his vehicle becoming disabled, Derusso exited his vehicle with a knife, ran towards troopers, and struck a marked troop car with the knife, causing damage to it. Derusso was taken into custody by a member of the Colonie Police Department after a brief struggle during which he resisted and was disarmed with the assistance of State Police members.
Derusso was transported to Albany Medical Center for evaluation of injuries. Upon being released from the hospital, he was transported to Troop T, SP Albany for processing. Derusso was then arraigned at the Bethlehem Town Court, where he was remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility in lieu of $20,000 cash, $60,000 bond, or a $60,000 partially secured bond.
No construction workers, motorists, or law enforcement members were injured during this incident.
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) is pleased to announce the return of the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market for its 2026 season. The market will run every Saturday from June 13 through October 3 in Wiswall Park, located at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the heart of the Village of Ballston Spa.
Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Since 2003, the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market has served as a vibrant community gathering place, connecting local producers directly with consumers while supporting small farms, artisans, and makers throughout the region.
This year’s market will feature a diverse selection of locally grown produce, farm-fresh products, artisan breads, baked goods, honey, flowers, handcrafted jewelry, maple syrup, prepared food and much more. The 2026 season will welcome both returning favorites and new vendors, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience for shoppers each week.
In addition to local shopping, visitors can enjoy live music throughout the season. The market will also host two special community events:
•2nd Annual Ballston Spa Peach Festival — Saturday, August 15, 2026
•2nd Annual Ballston Spa Autumn Festival — Saturday, October 3, 2026
Both festivals will take place during regular market hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Wiswall Park.
Admission to the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is free and open to the public.
The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is presented by the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to promote and enhance Ballston Spa as a great place to live, work, shop, and visit.
For weekly updates on vendors, live music, and special events, visit www.ballston.org or follow the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market on social media.
MALTA — One year ago, the Innovation Center at Saratoga (ICS) opened with a simple but powerful idea: create a place where creativity, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning all happen under one roof. In just 12 months, ICS has become a launchpad for classes, workshops, makers, entrepreneurs, artists, innovators, community partnerships—and a steady stream of new ideas.
Now it’s time to celebrate.
ICS is inviting the community to its First Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, June 18, from 5–8 p.m. at 16 Old Stonebreak Road, Malta, NY 12020. This free, come-as-you-are event is designed for anyone who’s curious about what happens inside the Innovation Center—whether you’ve been following along since day one or you’re discovering ICS for the first time.
“ICS was created to be a place where ideas can take shape—where people can learn by doing, meet collaborators, and build something together,” said Beth Moeller, founder of the Innovation Center at Saratoga. “As we celebrate our first year, we’re excited to open our doors to the community and share what’s possible here.”
What to Expect:
Community members can drop in and explore, with highlights including:
•Tours of the Innovation Center
•Talk with our experts in 3d printing, electronics, woodworking, weaving, sewing, laser cutting/engraving, CNC routing, large format printing, photography, and more
• Food & drink
•Make-your-own takeaways (plus more surprises)
The event is free, and registration is encouraged at: innovationcentersaratoga.org/celebrate
Roy Cheyenne has been arrested on charges of concealing a corpse after a dead body was found in a vacant apartment in Corinth. (Courtesy of Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office)
A Corinth man has been arrested after a corpse was found in his former place of residence on Walnut Street in the Village of Corinth.
Roy Cheyenne, 49, was arrested by Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and charged with felony concealment of a corpse.
Deputies were first dispatched to the apartment on June 1st at 6:24 p.m. after a caller reported that they had found a dead body. Shortly after, deputies arrived on scene and found the corpse.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the corpse was found concealed under blankets in a bedroom that Cheyenne had previously occupied but had since vacated.
“Cheyenne is accused of having a reasonable expectation that a human corpse would be produced at an autopsy for a criminal investigation and allegedly concealed it under blankets in a bedroom in a dwelling he formerly occupied which is now vacant,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
The Sheriff’s Office also said that the corpse appeared to have been in the apartment for a significant period of time.
Cheyenne was arraigned in the Corinth Town Court and remanded into the custody of the Saratoga County Jail pending further proceedings.
The corpse’s identity is still under investigation and cause of death has yet to be determined. In a press release shortly after the discovery of the corpse, the Sheriff’s Office said that there was no danger to the public.
This is not Cheyenne’s first arrest this year. In April, Cheyenne was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on charges of felony menacing a police officer, felony 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon, felony first degree unlawful imprisonment and misdemeanor 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon over an incident that occurred in February on Main Steet in Corinth.
At the time, Cheyenne was accused of unlawfully restraining someone by not giving them the key to a padlock while armed with knives. Cheyenne allegedly threated deputies with said knives and acted as if he was going to throw them at the deputies.
Two Gansevoort men have been arrested after they allegedly assaulted a taxi driver in the Town of Wilton.
Joseph Bryant and Jared Thomas, both 25, of Gansevoort, were charged with misdemeanor 3rd degree assault after New York State Police say they assaulted a taxi driver who took them from Caroline Street to a residence in Wilton.
The incident occurred around 3:54 a.m. on May 31. According to Troopers, the taxi driver had been hired to drive them from Caroline Street — a street known for its nightlife — to a residence in Wilton. Upon arrival in Wilton, the two men got in a verbal altercation with the driver. When the driver exited the vehicle, the two men followed them and began striking him multiple times.
The driver was transported to Saratoga Hospital for evaluation.
After the incident, Bryant and Thomas were located and arrested. They were arraigned in the Wilton Town Court and issued appearance tickets pending further proceedings.
The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to attend a public open house to learn more about a proposed Adaptive White-tailed Deer Management Plan for Saratoga National Historical Park.
NPS will host this public meeting at the Stillwater Town Hall, located at 881 N. Hudson Ave. in Stillwater, NY, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. The open house will provide an opportunity to learn about deer-related impacts on the park, to discuss this information with the NPS team, and to provide written comments. Because this is an open house, there will be no formal presentation or recording, and attendees are welcome to arrive at any time between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. EDT.
To learn more about the proposed plan and how to attend the meeting, visit the project website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=135881 or scan the QR code.
Saratoga National Historical Park is in the early stages of developing an Adaptive White-tailed Deer Management Plan. As part of the planning process, the NPS is currently gathering information regarding impacts on park resources and visitor experiences in Saratoga National Historical Park related to white-tailed deer.
Written comments will be accepted beginning June 17, 2026, at the project website mentioned above, via email (Leslie_morlock@nps.gov) or by mail at: Superintendent, Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater, NY 12170. All comments must be received or post marked by 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 23, 2026.
Commenters should be aware that their entire comment, including personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While commentors may ask that their personal identifying information be withheld from public view, NPS cannot guarantee this.
