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Please visit joinstatepolice.ny.gov to learn more State Police responded to the reports of a motorcycle crash in the area of Bacon Street in Glens Falls Troopers responded to Bacon Street in Glens Falls The operator of the motorcycle was identified as Alex S and the passenger of the motorcycle as Suzie J Both sustained severe injuries during the crash Morehouse was declared deceased at the scene and Etu was later declared deceased at the Glens Falls Hospital Further investigation determined at approximately 12:20 a.m Troopers attempted to stop the involved motorcycle on State Route 9 near the intersection of Hidden Farm Road in Queensbury NY for a speeding violation but the motorcycle failed to comply Troopers disengaged their emergency lights and stopped pursuing the vehicle at the intersection of State Route 9 and Lafayette Street due to public safety concerns caused by the motorcycle's reckless speed A short time later members of the Glens Falls Police Department observed the motorcycle strike a curb and crash on Bacon Street at the intersection of Glen Street in Glens Falls The New York State Attorney General’s Office was notified of the crash and responded to the scene.  Two people died this weekend in a motorcycle crash in Glens Falls after they tried to get away from State Police Mark Mulholland has learned a male driver and his female passenger were being pursued from Queensbury by NYS Police when they crashed on Glen Street in Glens Falls New York State Police are handling the investigation 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 Warren County corrections officer Stephen Frank was found guilty of numerous felony charges related to the domestic abuse of his wife BALLSTON SPA – A former Warren County correction officer has been sentenced last week to eight and one-third to 25 years of incarceration after being found guilty of multiple domestic violence convictions in January of Lake George was sentenced Friday after being found guilty of three counts of aggravated criminal contempt class D felonies; four counts of first-degree criminal contempt class E felonies; and two counts of third-degree assault “I want to commend the victim for her strength and courage throughout this year and a half-long process which finally culminated with sentencing today,” Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said in a statement Friday “The sentenced imposed in this case ensured that the victim and her children can finally feel safe again and serves as a reminder to the community that domestic abusers can and will be held accountable for their actions.” The sentence comes after a week-long trial in Saratoga County Court in January During the trial the jury heard from multiple witnesses about Frank’s actions which had caused physical injuries to the victim on multiple dates He was also found to have repeatedly violated orders of protection which had been put in place to protect the victim from Frank the victim spoke in court about how Frank’s violence and abuse had not only caused physical injuries to her body but how they had a lasting impact on her emotional and mental wellbeing She also spoke about the impact the defendant’s actions had on their two young children The trial included dozens of photographs of the victim’s injuries to her face The victim’s 11-year-old son also took the stand and testified about Frank’s pattern of abuse The defendant took the stand in his own defense at trial and told the jury that he was the true victim within the relationship by citing what he called “disrespect” within the Moreau home The jury rejected the defendant’s claims after an extensive review of the evidence and convicted Frank after deliberating for less than two hours Natasha Vaughn-Holdridge is a staff writer. Contact her at: 518-742-3320; nholdridge@poststar.com Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email Email notifications are only sent once a day MOREAU — A Warren County Corrections Officer was found guilty of multiple charges stemming from domestic abuse incidents Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist 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 GLENS FALLS - A Saratoga County woman was among two people killed in a Glens Falls motorcycle crash Saturday The crash happened minutes after police had attempted to stop the motorcycle for speeding Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content More Saratoga County | Newsletter More Police, Fire, Courts | Newsletter Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 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 Read through the obituaries published today in The Post-Star You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience May 05 Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash in Glens Falls early Saturday morning According to state police Alex Morehouse from Warrensburg was driving the motorcycle and Suzie Etu from South Glens Falls was a passenger police tried to pull them over in Queensbury but stopped the pursuit because of safety concerns members of the Glens Falls Police Department saw Morehouse hit a curb and crash the motorcycle at the intersection of Bacon Street and Glen Street near downtown the New York State Attorney General’s Office responded to the crash Glens Falls Police are looking to identify someone in connection to a theft investigation.If you recognize this person or have any information you are asked to call the Glens Falls Police Department at 518-761-3840 by Jana DeCamilla NY (WRGB) — Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash just after Midnight Saturday after reportedly fleeing from police State Police responded to Bacon Street in Glens Falls for reports of a motorcycle crash and the passenger of the motorcycle as Suzie J both sustained severe injuries during the crash State Police attempted to stop the involved motorcycle on State Route 9 near the intersection of Hidden Farm Road in Queensbury for a speeding violation but the motorcycle reportedly failed to comply Police reportedly disengaged their emergency lights and stopped pursuing the vehicle at the intersection of State Route 9 and Lafayette Street due to public safety concerns caused by the motorcycle's reckless speed The New York State Attorney General’s Office was notified of the crash and responded to the scene GLENS FALLS—With opening day for the new Market and Events Center building on South Street drawing near the City of Glens Falls and the Glens Falls Farmers Market have come together for a series of conversations and productive organizational meetings over the past weeks according to a press release from the City of Glens Falls understanding has been reached on many points including restroom facilities Saturday use of the Market and Events Center building by other community groups and plans for an ongoing regular dialogue City of Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins said “We are very excited for the Glens Falls Farmers Market to move into their new permanent year-round home I appreciate the productive approach that we have been able to take as we prepare for the transition I want to single out our Department of Public Works for working closely with our contractors to ensure that the area is clean Glens Falls Farmers Market President Tom Wells said “Although we had reservations about the facility when this discussion began working together we have addressed and resolved them Our move into our new home is an important moment in the history of both the Glens Falls Farmers Market and the city We are pleased with all that the city has done to create a permanent home for the farmers market in the new market center We are confident that the Market and Events Center will serve the wider Glens Falls community very well for years to come.” Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly SARATOGA SPRINGS – The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced the debut of “The Bel-Mint Stakes,” a tribute version of mint cookie… Former longtime Village Mayor Bob Blais has proposed that the town and village purchase the former Water Slide World property on Route 9L from… the Zonta Club of Glens Falls presents a free event for all ages LLC and the new Light & Lens Studios are joining forces to present a special workshop designed to help photographe… which describes itself as a “green” public relations firm is expanding its team and client base “to meet … Hudson Falls sophomore Stephen Potvin is currently undefeated this season on the tennis court Hudson Falls sophomore Stephen Potvin shows good form on a groundstroke during practice Tuesday at Hudson Falls High School 1 singles player on the Tigers' boys tennis team HUDSON FALLS — Stephen Potvin is one of the best in the area when it comes to his forehand backhand and just about anything else it takes to win on the tennis court The Hudson Falls sophomore is currently 10-0 this season and has been dominating the Hudson Falls courts since he was 7 years old “I started playing around 7 years old and that is mainly because my brother had played and I wanted to join in on the fun,” Potvin said at practice Tuesday “It has really been amazing to watch his growth from seventh grade to now,” Hudson Falls head coach Kevin Russell said you would never know if he was up 6-0 or down 6-0 To a lot of his opponents that can be frustrating at times His maturity on the court is something that is noticeable.” Hudson Falls sophomore Stephen Potvin returns a shot during practice Tuesday at Hudson Falls High School Potvin has yet to fall in the Foothills Council this season whether that be during the season or the offseason Potvin competes and has a trainer down in Schenectady during the offseason “It has been a lot of hard work in the offseason I’m just working on things that I need to improve on,” Potvin said That makes me play a little easier and gets me to feel the ball a little better.” Potvin recruited some friends to play this season and join him on the Hudson Falls boys tennis team That has allowed the Tigers to fill out a lineup which is composed of nine sophomores and one freshman Russell gives Potvin a lot of credit for helping to build the Tigers tennis team up Stephen Potvin warms up against Cameron Gonyeau for Hudson Falls at practice on Tuesday “There were slim years to say the least with the tennis program here we were going to start taking some good strides forward,” Russell said “I do have to give him a lot of credit for putting a lot of this team together They’re all athletes and they want to get better and they have shown that every single day we want to be able to battle with the Glens Falls Hopefully that gives them some fire to continue to work on their game.” “I have recruited a bunch of my friends to come out and play and they have really enjoyed it I love for people to be able to experience that.” Hudson Falls sophomore Stephen Potvin follows through on a return shot during practice Tuesday at Hudson Falls High School Potvin said he considers his backhand to be the strongest asset of his game “I would say my backhand is just very consistent,” he said “It’s my most powerful and what I am most comfortable hitting in my matches.” “His all-around game -- he can hit pretty much any shot that he needs to hit,” Russell said we talk a lot about improving at getting to the net His play at net and his confidence has grown from year to year He really is a complete all-around player.” Hudson Falls sophomore Stephen Potvin gets set to return a shot during practice Tuesday at Hudson Falls High School 1 singles player for the Tigers' boys tennis team For Potvin to continue to advance this season make a run at a sectional championship and an appearance at states he wants to continue to work in the following weeks “This year I want to make a longer sectional run I want to get some titles for our school and get tennis more known in the Hudson Falls community,” Potvin said “It’s going to take a lot of extra practice in the coming weeks I need to play more and get my confidence up I need to mentally prepare myself for it.” “He doesn’t have many weaknesses so it is hard to fine-tune that,” Russell said but we hope to schedule him some Suburban (Council) schools In order to get to that next level he needs to play the top players in the Capital Region.” Sales tax collection sees a dip for the first quarter WARREN COUNTY – The state’s regular collection of sales tax data showed a slight decline of -1.6% for Warren County for the first quarter when compared with 2024 data for the same time period Warren County was among the 10 counties in the state that saw a decline but overall New York saw an increase of 3.2% this marked the second straight year that first quarter growth for the state was below the pre-pandemic average of 3.5% While the county as a whole dipped slightly the City of Glens Falls showed a marginal increase of 0.9% year over year which amounted to the collection of about $1.21 million in sales tax in the first quarter with an increase of 3% in sales tax collection for the first quarter Saratoga County saw a tiny increase as well but the City of Saratoga Springs increased by 4.9% Despite mostly positive sales tax collection rates for the first quarter DiNapoli warned that the numbers may continue to decline  “Local sales tax collections grew in the first quarter compared to last year but this growth could be threatened by economic disruptions and uncertainty,” DiNapoli said “I encourage local officials to take advantage of the financial tools and guidance my office offers to help shore up their finances and build resilience against the challenging headwinds we face.”  most of the gains were made in January and then began to decline in February Warren County had a collection rate of 6.6% Saratoga County had a rate of 7.1% and Washington County had a healthy rate of 19.1% sales tax collection dropped significantly but the full breakdown by county and city can be found on the comptroller’s website Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter South Glens Falls woman killed in fatal Kingsbury vehicle crash Sheriff’s Office investigating Amish buggy crash in Jackson The Queensbury Town Board has come out in opposition to Central Apothecary Queensbury Union Free School District is mourning after the unexpected passing of long-time Queensbury Middle School counselor Michelle Sulliv… Saratoga County woman arrested by state police after road rage incident The State Police member involved in the officer-involved shooting in South Glens Falls Trooper Flynn has been a member of the State Police for more than 5 years and is assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit (CSU).  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cassell III has been arrested on the below charges as a result of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting on April 23 and additional charges are possible.  Cassell was released from the Albany Medical Center yesterday evening and transported to SP Wilton for processing He was then arraigned at the Moreau Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail The vehicle's passenger was identified as Anthony J While in custody for questioning related to this incident, Lebrun was found to possess a controlled substance He was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree and processed at SP Queensbury. Lebrun was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Moreau Town Court on May 21 The Trooper involved is currently on a voluntary leave The New York State Police is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the vicinity of State Route 9 and Catherine Street in South Glens Falls Troopers assigned to the Troop G Community Stabilization Unit were attempting to locate a Billy Cassell III NY due to an active arrest warrant issued out of Washington County Troopers located Cassell operating a vehicle in the area of State Route 9 in South Glens Falls and a pursuit was initiated which ended when the vehicle crashed into a home at the intersection of State Route 9 and Catherine Street Cassell exited the vehicle and fled on foot with what has been determined to be a loaded Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun after a brief foot pursuit Cassell was located attempting to conceal himself in front of a residence Troopers instructed him multiple times to drop the firearm He did not follow the Troopers commands and raised the firearm towards the Troopers at which time a Trooper fired his department issue firearm striking Cassell in the right shoulder.  Trooper immediately provided medical aid until EMS arrived and transported him to Albany Medical Center where Cassell is currently listed in stable condition.  a passenger in the vehicle also fled on foot an Officer from the South Glens Falls Police Department located the passenger of the vehicle on Jackson Avenue and took him into custody without incident Additional updates with be published here as they become available State Route 9 (Saratoga Road) remains closed between Marion Avenue and Jackson Avenue The closure is expected to continue into the late evening.  Attached here is a photo of the shotgun Cassell possessed during the incident.  MEDIA ADVISORY- Officer involved shooting in South Glens Falls State Police will hold a press conference concerning an officer involved shooting event that occurred on April 23 State Police is currently investigating an officer involved shooting in the area of State Route 9 and Catherine Street in South Glens Falls A suspect sustained injuries and is being transported for medical treatment and no other law enforcement agencies were involved in the officer-involved shooting There is no current threat to the public.  More details to follow.  State Police are currently investigating an officer involved shooting in the area of State Route 9 and Catherine Street in South Glens Falls A man was shot by police after a vehicle pursuit ended in a crash and standoff in South Glens Falls on Tuesday afternoon Troopers were attempting to locate Billy Caselle III due to an active arrest warrant out of Washington County said Major Christopher Gilroy of the New York State Police troopers found Caselle driving on State Route 9 ending when Caselle's vehicle crashed into a home at the intersection of Route 9 and Catherine Street Caselle exited the vehicle and fled on foot with a loaded 12-gauge shotgun he was found attempting to conceal himself in front of a residence Troopers immediately provided medical aid until EMS arrived and transported Caselle to Albany Medical Center The trooper involved is on voluntary leave A passenger in Caselle's vehicle also fled the scene an officer from the South Glens Falls Police Department located the passenger on Jackson Avenue and took him into custody without incident CBS6 Sean Cavanaugh spoke to the father of the home owner who told him that state police will be watching the home until 1:30 a.m After that village police will take over watch A State Police trooper shot a 43-year-old Washington County man after investigators said fled from a traffic stop and pointed a rifle at them Christopher Gilroy said the incident started at around 12:13 p.m when police attempted to pull over Billy Cassell III He had an active arrest warrant out of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on a criminal contempt charge which ended when the vehicle crashed into a home at the intersection of State Route 9 and Catherine Street,” Gilroy said Cassell then got out of the vehicle with a loaded 12-gauge shotgun and Cassell attempted to conceal himself in front of a residence “Troopers instructed him multiple times to drop the firearm He did not follow the troopers’ commands and raised the firearm toward the troopers at which time a trooper fired his department-issued firearm Cassell in the right shoulder,” Gilroy said Cassell was taken to Albany Medical Center but was arrested by the South Glens Falls Police Department on Jackson Avenue without incident just after 12:30 p.m. Cassell is currently under the supervision of New York State Parole He has been arrested at least twice before Public records show that he was arrested in February 2023 for allegedly violating an order of protection Our media partners at The Post-Star reported that Cassell was sentenced in July 2023 to 1 ½ to 3 years in prison for violating an order of protection he and another person climbed into a bin in Moreau in an effort to steal donated bottles and cans and redeem them NewsChannel 13’s Dan Levy spoke with the property owner and the first-floor tenants of the building that was struck by the truck Hannah Granger said that her dog had a superficial injury to its leg was checked out by a local vet and is going to be fine Marley Brogan and Sophia Kill each had two hits and two RBIs and South Glens Falls softball used an eight-run first inning to beat Camden 15-5 in the Camden Invitational Kylee Craft added a solo homer for South Glens Falls South Glens Falls, NY (WRGB) — State Police announced at 9 a.m. Thursday, Billy G. Cassell III was arrested as a result of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting on April 23, 2025, in South Glens Falls. Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degree Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle Reckless Endangerment in the second degree Cassell was released from Albany Medical Center Wednesday evening according to police and arraigned at the Moreau Town Court before he was remanded to the Saratoga County Jail without bail The vehicle's passenger was identified as Anthony J While in custody for questioning related to this incident Lebrun was reportedly in possession of a controlled substance Lebrun was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Moreau Town Court The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Kingsbury Saturday afternoon for a motor vehicle accident that left one person dead Authorities said it happened on State Route 4 Preliminary investigation reveals that Rhonda A when she crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck a Nissan Rogue being operated by Keri L Police said Sexton was taken to Glens Falls Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Pike was also taken to Glens Falls Hospital where she passed away from her injuries sustained in the accident Police said State Route 4 between Kingsbury Road and Rock City Road was closed for several hours while the accident was investigated The Sheriff’s Office said the incident remains under investigation Glens Falls Police have provided more information about a man arrested for allegedly revving a chainsaw at an anti-Trump rally over the weekend Thomas J. Howard, 62, is accused of waving a chainsaw in the area during a protest held Saturday in the area of Bay Street and Glen Street Police confirmed that the chainsaw did have a chain attached to the blade of the saw Howard was surrounded by four Glens Falls police officers and immediately arrested He is charged with misdemeanor second-degree menacing and a violation of disorderly conduct Howard was released on an appearance ticket and due in Glens Falls City Court at a later date Hear from frightened witnesses as they described the tense moments that built up to Howard’s arrest LAKE PLACID — The White Castle USA Luge Slider Search will slide into Glens Falls on May 17 and 18 The event will kick off on Murray Street and include South Street down to Henry Street in the town Three clinic times are offered each day: 9 to 11 a.m. The program uses sleds on wheels in the spring and fall to find future national team members and Olympians has been the exclusive sponsor of the USA Luge Slider Search and all participants receive a White Castle USA Luge Slider Search T-shirt donated by The Devlin a hotel in Lake Placid with a strong Olympic heritage Glens Falls is one of the many stops on the 2025 recruitment tour across the country the mission of this grassroots program is to identify and qualify young athletes for the USA Luge Junior Development Team Athletes who may progress through the USA Luge development ladder have hopes of becoming members of the National and Olympic Luge Teams the White Castle USA Luge Slider Search has traveled over 225,000 miles and introduced the sport of luge to more than 20,000 eager young athletes Olympic and national team coaches and athletes participants are taught the basics of riding a luge sled at controlled speeds athletes take several runs down a paved luge course on wheel-equipped luge sleds athletes test their physical skills through a battery of fitness tests Those who show promise in the program are invited to Lake Placid to try luge on ice at a USA Luge-sanctioned training site The top young athletes from this group are selected for next year’s development team Junior National Team was recruited through the USA Luge Slider Search so it’s no wonder the coaching staff feels future national and Olympic teams will come from this recruiting program The program has produced more than 20 Olympians For more information and a registration link, visit usaluge.org/try-luge/slider-search With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food If you’ve driven through the Queensbury Plaza recently you may have noticed that a new restaurant Here's a list of local Washington County-based eateries with health inspection data for the month of March Margaret Ann (Manor) Wolcott passed away peacefully on April 28 A South Glens Falls man is accused of revving a chainsaw at an anti-Trump rally in Glens Falls on Saturday Thomas Howard was charged with menacing in the second degree and disorderly conduct and protestors said he was mocking and threatening them He is seen on video being confronted and taken away by police It happened on the corner of Bay Street and Glen Street They cheered as he was surrounded by four Glens Falls police officers The event was part of a nationwide anti-Trump protest This was just one of the hundreds of rallies across the country being called a “Day of Action.” It’s organized by the 50-50-1 group: 50 states The goal of the Easter weekend rallies was to support Americans who have lost their jobs been impacted by the stock market crash and felt increased stress by cost-of-living hikes Menacing is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work from receiving a New York State license that would place it in close proximity to areas frequented by children FBI data from local police departments show that only seven percent of human trafficking offenses led to arrests from 2021 to 2023 — 1,344 arrests for 19,225 reported offenses in collaboration with Discover Schenectady is thrilled to announce the inaugural Sci:Fi Schenectady FilmFest a groundbreaking three-day festival celebrating the imaginative and thought-provoking worlds of science and sci-fi cinema WATERFORD — The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor invites New Yorkers to be part of the Erie Canal Bicentennial by taking up the Canalw… North Country Earth Action has proposed the formation of a working group consisting of local officials and concerned residents that will explore the development of a solar farm in Warren County Glens Falls native Jimmer Fredette reflected on his retirement from basketball With Jimmer Fredette announcing his retirement from basketball last week former editor Ken Tingley remembers when Jimmermania started The South Glens Falls and Hudson Falls softball teams cruised to lopsided victories Wednesday while Argyle knocked Salem in the Adirondack The Queensbury baseball team pulled out a walkoff win on Wednesday night while Glens Falls and Schuylerville kept pace in the Foothills NY — A social media post circulating about a missing police officer from Glens Falls has been confirmed as a scam which has been shared widely on local platforms falsely claims that the officer and her family are in danger Authorities have clarified that the photo used in the post has appeared in similar scams across the country Despite the officer in the photo being real there is no evidence to support the claims of her being in danger Officials urge the public to disregard the post and refrain from sharing misinformation Browse through the latest Glens Falls employment postings and find your next career Looking for someone who has experience hand tossing pizzas to work at our seasonal pizza shop 5 to 6 days a… Bolton Central School District is hiring a full-time general automotive mechanic Applicants must possess prior hands-on experience working as… The Boardwalk Restaurant is looking for a Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations WANTED: Full-time NYS Certified 5-9 Math Teacher Salary Range: $49,513-$64,562Deadline for Application: June 6 Lee Enterprises is seeking inside sales professionals interested in working in a fast-paced Beds at residential treatment centers for children with mental health issues are in such demand that a pediatric patient at Glens Falls Hospital once waited 117 days in the Emergency Department before being transferred--a department asked to step up in addition to its primary role of handling round-the-clock medical emergencies Max English now oversees a 13-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit complete with dining space that doubles as an activity room The funding also provided a new full-time embedded social worker and therapist at a time when the hospital is the only pediatric psych program between Saratoga and Plattsburgh "When you have the combination of safety net plus overloaded services we find ourselves in circumstances occasionally that we might be the wrong setting--but we’re a safe setting." Max says the burgeoning need for pediatric mental health treatment is a product of better reporting and an increasingly complex world And that’s where their new case management comes in--dealing with patients as young as four The C-S-U is set up as an acute care setting meaning the patients they see are thought to be at imminent risk so getting them the care they need as quickly as possible is critical The city of Glens Falls on Sunday held a “City of Champions” parade to honor three state championships The parade honored the Glens Falls boys basketball teams for back-to-back state titles the Adirondack United girls ice hockey team and Forrest Slinglerland for winning the Nordic Ski State Championship The parade started at Glens Falls High School and then went down Glen Street through the center of Glens Falls Police vehicles and firetrucks gave the teams an escort The teams came through with balloons on each truck Slingerland was riding with his pairs of skis and the basketball and the hockey team’s float was covered with signs The parade ended inside with a ceremony at The Queensbury Hotel Glens Falls City School District Athletic Director Shane Jones said he couldn’t be more proud of his athletes this year any time you have three teams in the same season you dream of just seeing one team in your career win state championship and have back-to-back winner seasons where you’re celebrating three state championships has been arrested multiple times in the past week facing a series of charges including menacing Benway was first arrested on March 25 on an active warrant followed by two more arrests on March 28 and 29 for separate incidents involving obstruction Benway faces both felony and misdemeanor charges He is currently being held at the Warren County Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail as he awaits further court proceedings Michelle McFarren from a social media post The body of a Bennington woman was found last Thursday inside a burning clothes bin in Glens Falls by local police officers after firefighters extinguished the blaze — The body of a Bennington woman was found last Thursday inside a burning clothes bin in Glens Falls in a clothing donation bin in the parking lot of the Taste of the Town pizzeria at 74 Hudson Ave in Glens Falls A forensic autopsy on McFarren done the following day determined that the cause of death was fire-related police said in a news release identifying McFarren last Friday Police said the circumstances of her death remain under investigation said in a statement that it was possible McFarren was using the bin for shelter "on a cold and rainy night." It remains unclear how or when the fire started In the news release announcing McFarren’s death city police referred to two 911 calls they received Wednesday night hours before the burning bin was discovered The department said the calls were made around 9:30 p.m The department has not said what information was relayed in those calls or how they may have related to McFarren’s death An online obituary stated that McFarren was born on June 15 in Bennington and was a “vibrant and spirited individual who lived life with a joy and energy that touched everyone she met.” McFarren is survived by her mother and three children She also leaves behind three grandchildren The obituary also states that McFarren's services will be private Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins has suggested that McFarren made her way to the clothing bin in a parking lot off Hudson Avenue in a desperate search for shelter a human being and member of our community lost her life in a fire in a clothing donation bin in which she may have sought refuge from a cold rainy night,” Collins wrote in a message addressed to Glens Falls neighbors "This is a stark reminder for our community that even while Glens Falls has extraordinarily strong services for people who are unhoused and/or in emotional distress and while our police officers keep an eye out day and night for people who are in danger a precious life was lost in very troubling circumstances.” there have been numerous social media posts including from McFarren's daughter that claim McFarren did not climb into the dumpster to get out of the weather that McFarren "got in that donation box to get away from who was trying to harm her." Glens Falls officials declined comment when contacted Tuesday but said more information would be forthcoming later in the week in a press release An online fundraising effort to help cover funeral costs organized by McFarren’s daughter had raised over $4,000 as of Tuesday afternoon This is an ongoing story and will be updated as new information becomes available Get the latest headlines every morning in TheBeat We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen A former South Glens Falls resident from Iraq is accused of illegally voting in the 2020 election allegedly voted in the November 2020 election Jamiel faces a maximum of one year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000 Jamiel’s voting in the 2020 election was a callous and illegal act.  We will continue to investigate and prosecute illegal schemes aimed at corrupting the election process,” said U.S GLENS FALLS—Southern Adirondack Independent Living sent a letter to the City of Glens Falls last week expressing concerns about snow removal in the city and its impact on people with disabilities in the region they said that they have received numerous concerns from community members who are struggling to navigate sidewalks and curb cuts due to businesses and property owners failing to clear snow and ice properly it creates hazardous conditions that disproportionately affect people with disabilities and others who rely on accessible walkways,” the letter stated “If a business can open its doors to customers it should also be required to maintain a safe and navigable sidewalk.” This letter came after some particularly intense bouts of snow and ice accumulation the previous week “Every year we receive phone calls from individuals saying that the sidewalks or the streets under their house aren’t accessible,” said Tyler Whitney “If you think about an individual who needs to get to work in the city of Glens Falls someone who’s utilizing crutches for a broken ankle having to go over those big ice chunks that are stuck to the ground or impassable snow mounds creates certainly a safety hazard,” Whitney said it creates an inability for that individual to live snow must be shoveled within five hours of a snow event then home and business owners have five hours from 7 a.m the following morning to clear up the sidewalks code enforcement officer at the Department of Buildings and Code said that their team often makes the rounds to ensure that people are following the code “ensuring that the areas with the most concentrations of pedestrians are the safest.” “which is just a statement saying what the city code is and that we’ll be back in 24 hours to do a re-inspection then we issue the formal violation,” Cancilliere said For homeowners who may have health or mobility concerns and are unable to clear their sidewalks Cancilliere refers them to the Department of Public Works which has programs to support such individuals or refer them to services is making sure that the effort and the attempt is there because there’s plenty of properties in the city that have done nothing whether they’re vacant homes or absentee landlords or whatever it may be there’s definitely enough out there and so that that’s definitely the focus is making sure that that good faith effort is put in and the homeowner is doing whatever they can to remediate the dangerous condition,” he said and townships can do more to remediate the situation “I think that we’re looking for enforcement of regulations and for municipalities to go back to the drawing board and take a look at ways that we can improve this for our residents and our citizens,” Whitney said “Access to sidewalks and curb cuts isn’t a privilege And all individuals should have access to those access points that poses a really serious safety hazard for our residents and our community members.” agreed that the storm which was followed by the letter sent by SAIL to the city he said that the city is trying to work with home and business owners to ensure compliance “It is the responsibility of the homeowner and the business owner to clear their sidewalks and we need to work with these people as best we can And we don’t do it just for folks with disabilities We do it for all folks so we can walk safely down our streets,” Collins said “And 96% of the people that we handed out violations responded and cleared their sidewalk and that was a great day “And so that’s enforcement enough,” he said “This isn’t something that needs stricter enforcement We just need to enforce it as best we can and continue to follow up.” The city has also made an effort to ensure all new sidewalks are accessible “Any public safety issue where sidewalks or streets are impassable or more dangerous might have a greater effect on people with disabilities,” he said We do everything we can to comply with the ADA compliance laws Cancilliere and Collins both reiterated that individuals could reach out to the buildings and codes office to inform them of any violations to be looked into The letter from SAIL isn’t an effort to put any township or city or municipality on blast just asking our leadership in these cities to be able to access independent living philosophy to live in apartments in the city of Glens Falls or Saratoga and be able to live there independently and not have to look at a nursing home,” Whitney said Nayanika Guha is a staff writer. Contact her at: 518-742-3272; nguha@poststar.com Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox