Cooking oil on a stove caused a fire at an apartment building in Clifton Park Firefighters tell NewsChannel 13 that it took crews around two hours to get the fire under control The resident was able to exit safely with her children and called 911 according to a statement from the Solomon Organization Two neighboring buildings had smoke and water damage and were expected to be fixed as early as Wednesday Twin Lakes staff put the residents up in a hotel Staff is assisting displaced residents to find permanent housing.   The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Brittany Moroukian. She can be contacted at bmoroukian@wnyt.com or 518-207-4710 We are now accepting applications for the NYS Trooper Entrance Exam! Please visit joinstatepolice.ny.gov to learn more State Police of Saratoga arrested Chloe Durkin, 51 for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree and Criminal Mischief in the second degree a Trooper responded to the area of Medical Park Drive in Malta for the reports of a woman damaging a vehicle with a bat The investigation determined Durkin was involved in a road rage incident on I-87 in Saratoga County with the victim. Durkin reportedly followed the victim to the location and used the bat to cause more than $1,500 worth of damage to the victim’s vehicle. Durkin was unknown to the victim who was not injured during the altercation Durkin was arrested at the scene and transported to SP Saratoga for processing where she was released on her own recognizance Showers early with some clearing overnight MALTA - A Clifton Park woman has been arrested accused in a baseball bat road rage incident was charged Monday with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree criminal mischief Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content More Police, Fire, Courts | Newsletter More Clifton Park | Newsletter More Saratoga County | Newsletter Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have the latest food and drink articles delivered to your inbox every Thursday Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Sign up today to receive email newsletters of local daily obituaries Get the Register Star and Daily Mail E-edition delivered directly to your inbox Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account by Emma Quinn a remodeling business expanded operations in the Capital Region Quality Design and Remodel opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Clifton Park The company has been in business for nearly 20 years The owners' goal is for the new design center to help expedite the decision process for customers “We wanted to create a space where they could come in and have a much more enjoyable experience and do it all in one spot with our curated selection of items President and Owner of Quality Design and Remodel “This is also a spot where our team can showcase their talents with more opportunities to show what we can do.” They add that home renovations can help increase a home’s value State Police of New Scotland responded to a one-car crash into a guiderail on I-90 in Guilderland The uninjured driver was identified as Olivia S NY. Carter was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations She was transported to SP New Scotland for processing where she recorded a 0.18% BAC. Carter was issued tickets returnable to the Guilderland Town Court on May 8 State Police of Princetown responded to the reports of a hit-and-run crash on Rice Road in Rotterdam The involved vehicle reportedly struck another moving vehicle and then a guide rail before leaving the area The involved vehicle was located stopped in the area of Myrtle Avenue in Rotterdam The driver was identified as Matthew C  Yerdon was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations He was transported to SP Princetown for processing where he recorded a O.19% BAC.  Yerdon was issued tickets returnable to the Rotterdam Town Court on May 26 and released to a sober third party.   State Police of Clifton Park responded to the report of a head-on-two-car crash on State Route 146 in Clifton Park One of the drivers was identified as Marie C Mcgary was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations She was transported to SP Clifton Park for processing  Mcgary was issued tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on May 7 and released to a sober third party.  State Police assigned to the Northway Interstate Patrol stopped a vehicle on I-87 in Clifton Park for Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.  The driver was identified as Jonathan M NY.  Foley was arrested for Driving While intoxicated Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the first degree and numerous other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations He was transported to SP Clifton Park for processing where he refused to provide a sample to determine the alcohol content of his blood Further investigation discovered Foley had multiple previous DWI convictions in the last ten years and his driving privileges had been permanently revoked. Foley was arraigned at the Clifton Park Town Court where he was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.  Training a dog takes patience, consistency, and many treats. At Zoom Room in Clifton Park, pets and their people are learning how to master obedience and agility and even become certified Canine Good Citizens Zoom Room is already significantly impacting the community “The owners didn’t know what to do,” said Zoom Room owner and operator William Overholt Overholt created the space to build better connections between humans and their furry companions while giving shelter dogs a second chance Volunteers regularly bring rescue animals for basic training “I thought that if we could get into a dog training facility and work on some of those basic skills and manners we would hopefully get more pups adopted,” Overholt added Zoom Room offers a break from the chaos of everyday life for dogs and humans alike you have 45 minutes where your phone isn’t going to ring,” said Overholt “You get to spend that time with the dog you always wanted to.” That’s precisely why pet parents like Shaun and Julie bring their high-energy pup Clancey weekly.  he’s climbing out of his skin to go inside.” especially during harsh Northeastern winters Apollo thrives in advanced agility classes and never wants to leave Zoom Room proves that every dog can shine with the proper support and a few treats NEWS10 ABC ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Back in February a Clifton Park fifth grader decided to give back for his birthday Aiden Prechtl raised over $550 for his 11th birthday to buy toys and Panera gift cards to benefit children and their families at the Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center Hospital The center provides care for children and teens with cancer and blood disorders The young man made the decision to wait patiently for flu season to be declared over so that he could deliver the gifts in person Aiden’s mother said her son told her prior to his birthday “I have everything that I want,” leading to his generous gesture If you know someone giving back to the community and helping others in need, let us know! Send us a picture on Facebook or email us at news@news10.com with #GivingOn10 and we’ll share it on air and online NEWS10 is the Capital Region’s local news leader these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child English is accused of promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his Clifton Park The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) English was arrested and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing English was then arraigned in the Clifton Park Town Court where he was ordered to surrender his passport and released of Clifton Park was arrested on Sunday by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office following investigation into a weapon call in Milton Officials say they responded to the call at 885 Middle Line Road at 10:24 a.m They say Flores is accused of having a deadly weapon having previously been convicted of a crime and restraining two people under circumstances that could have caused serious physical injury Flores is also charged with intentionally placing the same two people in reasonable fear of physical injury Authorities say Flores is alleged to have pointed a pellet rifle at the two victims and refused to let them leave the location Flores was arrested and charged with the following: The Sheriff’s Office says he was arraigned in Milton Town Court and taken to the Saratoga County Jail pending further proceedings What started with one 3D printer in a teenager’s bedroom has grown into a booming business making quirky Croc accessories—and it all happened before high school graduation Michael Satterlee, 17, is the founder of Solefully a company that produces custom clip-on accessories for Crocs After learning 3D printing in a design class he spotted a trend online and decided to turn it into a business “I just started posting TikToks of the designs When his parents urged him to find more space Michael relocated his operations to a 1,500-square-foot warehouse in Clifton Park Solefully now runs 50 printers and fulfills thousands of orders monthly The company earned $250,000 in 2024 and is projected to reach $300,000 in 2025—all without spending a single dollar on advertising NY (WRGB) — A Saratoga County man is facing charges after allegedly holding two people at gunpoint with a pellet rifle The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested 46-year-old Shawn Flores of Clifton Park after answering a call Sunday morning about a man with a weapon in the town of Milton Investigators say Flores had been previously convicted of a crime exposing them to a risk of serious physical injury He was arraigned and taken to Saratoga County Jail NY (WRGB) — A Clifton Park man was arrested Monday after police say he hit another person in the head with his guitar The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assault call on Lapp Road in the town of Clifton Park at 1:02 p.m reportedly intentionally caused physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument by striking another person to their head with a guitar The victim was reportedly transported by Clifton Park – Halfmoon EMS to Samaritan Hospital for evaluation and treatment of a laceration to their head Gidley was charged with second-degree felony assault and released on an appearance ticket pending further proceedings in the Clifton Park Town Court NY (WRGB) — A Clifton Park man faces a felony charge accused of stealing a marked Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle Friday evening According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office which had been left running behind the Halfmoon substation while the deputy processed a separate arrest inside the building MORE: Watervliet man charged with attempted murder in Troy assault The vehicle was located by the New York State Police in the Kingston area approximately one hour later after being tracked by the Sheriff’s Office’s GPS software Salas was taken into custody at that time without incident and charged with grand larceny in the 2nd degree There were no weapons in the vehicle when it was stolen and it was not damaged when recovered “We’re grateful for the assistance of our law enforcement partners in seeing this to a rapid safe conclusion,” commented Sheriff Michael H we will be thoroughly reviewing the circumstances that led to this incident.” The Sheriff’s Office’s Professional Standards Unit has been assigned to the case as well Salas was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings in the Halfmoon Town Court the charge in the matter is not a qualifying offense for the purpose of setting bail under the New York state law that went into effect in January 2020 NY — The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year-old Tyshaheem Banks of Mechanicville on an arrest warrant issued by the Clifton Park Town Court Banks faces charges of aggravated family offense and criminal contempt in the first degree The charges are related to an incident on February 12 where Banks reportedly violated an order of protection by failing to stay away from the protected individual The criminal contempt charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for the same offense within the last five years Banks is accused of committing a specified offense under the statute having been convicted of a similar offense within the preceding five years Banks was arraigned and has been remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further proceedings There’s a new first-of-its-kind design center open for business in Clifton Park This new space is created to change the way homeowners make their selections for their projects bought the 6,000 square-foot building at 1745 Route 9 in Clifton Park in 2023 This is the first expansion of the Delmar-based business The goal is to make home renovations more efficient combining each step into one smooth process You can work with a designer from start to finish from starting with a sketch all the way to the finished product The space was curated by project designer Nicole Gurney there is no stone left unturned – from layout and window placement down to the style and color of outlets and switches Each sample in the showroom is the size of what would appear in your home MORE: Quality Design & Remodel Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie are shutting down after the 2025 season Six Flags Entertainment Corporation confirmed on Wednesday The company said it plans to market the 500-acre property for redevelopment as part of a “portfolio optimization program,” ending decades of roller coasters and family memories in Prince George’s County “As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan,” CEO Richard Zimmerman said in a statement  Season passes and tickets will still be honored through the end of the season Six Flags America first opened as a wildlife center in the late 70s but later closed The final season will be a bittersweet one — a chance to celebrate what’s been a cornerstone of summer fun in the DMV “This was a difficult decision,” Zimmerman added “We recognize the impact it will have on our park associates and guests… and we are committed to supporting all impacted associates through the closure process.” which it expects will draw “strong interest.” Though Six Flags did not cite specific reasons for the closure the move comes as part of a larger corporate push to “unlock the full value of our portfolio.” Fans can still find thrills at other locations nothing will replace the local loop of Roar NY (WRGB) — A second woman has been arrested in connection with allegations of an injured toddler at SmartEarly Learning Center in Clifton Park charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child was allegedly present when the child sustained injuries and failed to intervene or call for medical treatment Sauvie surrendered herself to SP Clifton Park She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on February 12 was arrested January 30th and charged with 2nd-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child a child received injuries while in the care of EarlySmart Learning Center in Clifton Park a parent noticed injuries on the child; they were brought to Albany Medical Center for evaluation and treatment Investigators say they learned Henninger who works at the daycare struck the child which caused bruises and scratches The daycare sent the following statement saying they were made aware of a parent's concerns over how a child was handled by an employee SmartEarly owner John Miller went on to say “The situation resulted from an individual’s poor decision not failure of our policies or safety measures.” According to the Office of Children and Family Services database the daycare had inspections on January 22 and 24th days after the abuse was reported One of the reports showed violations relating to corporal punishment including physical restraint it found the daycare was not in incompliance with children who are unable to sleep being offered a quiet place to play instead of being put in a crib The company tells CBS6 that while it shows violations they stress that the violations "occurred because an individual teacher failed to follow those policies not because the center was out of compliance." An 82-year-old man is recovering after being attacked by a coyote in Clifton Park It happened on Wednesday in the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve Tom Fitzpatrick tells NewsChannel 13’s Dan Levy that he was walking his dog The coyote attacked his 2-year-old dog Maggie Fitzpatrick covered the dog with his body and then threw her up on the snowbank The animal has been spotted in the preserve and surrounding areas in the last 24 to 48 hours according to the town’s animal control officer The town is working with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Environmental Conservation to resolve this issue Hear Fitzpatrick describe the attack by watching video of Dan Levy’s story With construction underway on the Bass Pro Shops Outpost in Clifton Park the company is preparing to hire staff for the new store A hiring event will be held on May 7 and 8 from 9 a.m Bass Pro Shops is looking to fill 145 full-time and part-time positions and is especially seeking people who have a passion for the outdoors. Applicants are encouraged to apply online ahead of time but must also attend the hiring event for an on-site interview Some of the perks include up to 50% off merchandise and life insurance for eligible team members An official opening date for the store has not been announced yet A detour will be in place for Route 2 during the two night closure Free shuttles will be offered Saturday and Sunday The Saints and Great Danes will play at U-Albany on Wednesday This gem from 1990 talks about the new Knickerbocker Arena the Greyhound Strike and a bonus Montgomery Ward Commercial Apparently 14 year olds and younger shouldn't ref games The show features life at colleges across the US A rundown of the free shows coming up this summer The Trestle Restaurant & Pub is no more Police are looking for the vessel involved as restoration efforts face a new setback The 136th annual HVFA Convention & Parades returns to Lake George Fire official says its the worst fire of his career Police are asking everyone to avoid the downtown area Stay up to date on the latest concerts and events in the Capital Region A Clifton Park man sent nude photos to someone under 17 years old He was arrested last Tuesday and charged with disseminating indecent material to minors and endangering the welfare of a child Demania was arraigned in Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to an active domestic incident early Thursday morning on London Square Drive in Clifton Park leading to the arrest of a 25-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with aggravated family offense Authorities said Catone is accused of slapping a pair of glasses off another person's face The Sheriff's Office noted that Catone's charges include committing a specified offense under the statute having been convicted of a similar offense within the past five years Catone was released on appearance tickets and is awaiting further proceedings as directed by Judge Robert A Capital Region coffee drinkers have been going to Uncommon Grounds for their caffeine fix since the first location opened in Saratoga Springs more than three decades ago coffee chain employees in the Spa City and in Clifton Park are trying to unionize Inside Uncommon Grounds on Broadway in Saratoga Springs a steady stream of customers is ordering coffee and bagels to-go and because of the community that we hand-crafted there,” said Michael Erskin Michael Erskin has been working at Uncommon Grounds for a little over a year He’s standing in front of the store on a rainy Thursday with his coworkers all showing solidarity for a new unionization effort has always relied on public support and the community that backs it And the Capital District has always been a union district,” said Erskin Employees at the Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs locations filed for union elections at the end of March They are organizing though a regional chapter of Workers United Representative Casey Moore is helping organize the union push “I was actually a part of the first effort to organize Starbucks in Buffalo And we started with three stores and there’s now 500 plus across the country I’m not going to speak for workers at other stores or anything like that but I think the workers at these stores that I’ve been working with they want to be a part of the company’s growth and have a say now as it continues to expand and become a larger company And I think Uncommon Grounds will be better for it – listening to your workers and hearing how to improve the store for both workers and customers is only going to benefit the company in the long term,” said Moore Workers say they want better health and safety policies There are roughly 80 employees across the Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park locations MJ Miller works at the Saratoga Springs location I think just making sure everyone’s voices are heard making sure that we feel solidarity with each other is important knowing that there is an open-door policy already it’s important that we feel as though there’s follow through when that happens,” said Miller Olivia Michelin has worked at Uncommon Grounds for two years “Yeah we do—we have a comfortable majority at the moment there are health and safety concerns involved CEO Michael Hoover said the company is grateful for their “hardworking employees who are passionate about what they do,” highlighted recent across-the-board pay increases as well as Uncommon Grounds’ “robust” benefit package Hoover also said they are in the planning phases of a “mini-remodel” of the Saratoga Springs location Union elections are expected by the end of April Be one of the first to know what's coming up on WAMC See additional subscription options Celadon Thai has opened its newest location in Clifton Park opened at 675 Grooms Road in the Rexford Plaza People can now enjoy Thai cuisine for takeout or dine-in at this new location The restaurant is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m People can also visit Celadon Thai at their other location in Latham at 860 New Loudon Road Slade Jones presented a proposal to operate an outdoor soccer training facility on Wood Road and an indoor facility during the months during plans during Tuesday's the Clifton Park Planning Board A Shenendehowa soccer great is seeking to open a training facility in Clifton Park in honor of his late brother CLIFTON PARK — A former Shenendehowa soccer standout is seeking to open a training facility in Clifton Park in honor of his late brother who was a well-known community figure and a great soccer player in his own right Slade Jones appeared before the town Planning Board on Tuesday seeking approval for Cassroots — a soccer training program — to operate an outdoor facility on a 10-acre parcel on Wood Road that borders the village of Round Lake He is also seeking to open an indoor facility in a 1,500-square-foot flex unit at Miller Road Storage Don't miss a story: The Daily Gazette's Clifton Park and Halfmoon weekly newsletter in your inbox Contact reporter Chad Arnold at: carnold@dailygazette.net or by calling 518-410-5117 CORINTH — The parents of a 3-year-old girl who died Feb 19 are now facing contempt charges after police allege they violated a stay-away orde… Chef Katianna Hong remembers working the fryers at the Country Drive-In in Halfmoon as a teen “I don't think I knew what I was getting into “I did not care at all that I would leave smelling like fried food Reach Indiana Nash at inash@dailygazette.net or @Indijnash on X.  Simone’s Kitchen is expanding its presence in downtown Schenectady with plans to create a central kitchen and a tapas-style eatery in the Mill Artisan District on State Street and a new venture next to what has become its flagship location on Jay Street NY (WRGB) — A Ballston Spa woman was arrested for striking a child at the daycare center where she worked is charged with 2nd-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child .SmartEarly owner John Miller went on to say “The situation resulted from an individual’s poor decision the employee however was not identified as Henninger Another teacher was in the room at the time of the incident and failed to file a report has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation If it is determined they knew and failed to report they stress that the violations "occurred because an individual teacher failed to follow those policies Henninger turned herself in and was arraigned at Clifton Park Town Court and was released on her recognizance A Clifton Park man is accused of hitting another person on their head with a guitar allegedly assaulted the person on Lapp Road in the town of Clifton Park just after 1 a.m The victim was taken to Samaritan Hospital for evaluation and treatment of a cut to their head Gidley was charged with second-degree assault He was released on an appearance ticket and due in Clifton Park Town Court at a later date Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil Barrett at a meeting on Feb CLIFTON PARK — In light of a state Labor Department audit of a local youth sports league Clifton Park Town Supervisor Phil Barrett is calling for a change to state labor laws to allow children under 14 years of age to work as referees It is common practice that youth leagues call on middle-school aged children to help officiate games for younger age groups which can include pay between $15 and $25 per contest Contact Kyle Adams at kadams@dailygazette.net. Follow him on X and Facebook @kasportsnews Shenendehowa graduate Ian Anderson learned Sunday that baseball can be a funny business Antoinette “Toni” Cilberti from Clifton Park recently celebrated her 100th birthday Jim Tedisco stopped by the Clifton Park Senior Center to honor and recognize Cilberti Cilberti is known for her custom-made wedding dress made from the nylon parachute her World War II veteran husband brought back with him from the war The donated dress is on display at the national World War II Museum in New Orleans NewsChannel 13 wishes Toni a very happy birthday The Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve is set to reopen Saturday, after being closed for a week over reports of an aggressive coyote. The town of Clifton Park said they never actually saw the coyote Agents have been patrolling the area regularly since the encounters occurred the preserve will be open to the public starting Saturday morning A second person has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a child at a Clifton Park day care center witnessed an employee hitting a toddler at SmartEarly on Jan Suavie did not intervene or call for medical help has been charged with second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child She was released on an appearance and due in Clifton Park Town Court on Feb SmartEarly released a statement saying that both Henniger and Suavie were terminated A third teacher who entered the room after the incident was placed on leave pending an investigation SmartEarly released a statement saying that its top priority is the safety and well-being of children in their care They cited that video evidence was crucial in the investigation “It’s horrifying to think that without video proof this behavior could have continued,” said John Miller “Parents trust us to protect their children and we take that responsibility incredibly seriously We will always work with law enforcement to ensure that anyone unfit for this profession is removed.” NY (WRGB) — A 58-year-old Gansevoort man has been arrested for charges relating to a sexual assault back in 2003 The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office received a sexual assault complaint on Tuesday The complaint stated the assault allegedly happened in Clifton Park over two decades ago Stephen Bottino was arrested for 1st-degree sexual assault Bottino was arraigned in Clifton Park Town Court and released on his recognizance pending further proceedings Firefighters battle an early Christmas morning fire at Building 23 in the Fox Run Apartment Complex in Clifton Park on Wednesday ire damage can be seen in the electrical room in Building 23 at the Fox Run Apartments in Clifton Park which was the source of an early morning electrical fire on Wednesday in building 23 at the Fox Run Apartments in Clifton Park was the source of an early morning electrical fire on Wednesday Residents of Building 23 at the Fox Run Apartments in Clifton Park remove belongings after an early morning electrical fire forced 32 residents to relocate on Wednesday Michael Ervin of Building 23 at the Fox Run Apartments in Clifton Park was forced to relocate after an early morning electrical fire on Wednesday CLIFTON PARK – Alex Stewart was in her Fox Run apartment in Clifton Park with her boyfriend when they both smelled smoke and began banging on their neighbors’ doors who emailed the Gazette later Christmas Day said she’s currently staying at La Quinta Hotel in town Reporter Shenandoah Briere can be reached at sbriere@dailygazette.net