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The hottest months of the year are ahead of us, and extreme heat can be dangerous, particularly to the elderly and those with health issues. New York State recently completed a new website that lists and maps public “cooling centers” for use on hot days. In Warren County the website lists three — Aviation Mall in Queensbury and Crandall Public Library and The Open Door Mission in Glens Falls. In addition, Warren County Office of Emergency Ser

A warning from the New York State Police: beware of scams targeting older people. Callers are claiming to be a family member and may have an illness or may have been arrested. WNYT reports the caller will put urgency on helping them and not to contact other family, or the caller claims to be law enforcement, saying your Social Security number or bank accounts have been “compromised”. They then ask personal information to “verify” the identity.

The state Cannabis Control Board is looking to ensure that pot pacakging wont be appealing to people under 21 when recreational marijuana hits store shelves. Recently, the panel approved draft packaging and marketing regulations that detail the kinds of packaging that would be prohibited. They also set up minimum standards for packaging and labeling and sets out penalties for violations. For instance, the packaging can’t use cartoons or bright neon colors or any references to toys or games that would appeal to the younger set.

A Fort Ann woman who has served time in prison for defrauding customers of her upholstery business has been arrested again for allegedly stealing from her latest employer. The Post Star reports 52 year old Jennie Fusco is accused of taking $2,100 from the business, Star Canvas.

Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins authorized nearly $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to be spent on a repair to the city’s wastewater treatment plant and upgrades to the city’s water system and now five drinking water filter tanks will be upgraded. The Post Star reports the tanks remove minerals, impurities and other particulates from the water supply.

Two people on a motorcycle were hurt Tuesday afternoon when their bike crashed near Northway Exit 18. WNYT reports no other vehicles were involved, and a man and woman were transported to Glens Falls Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
State police do not believe drugs and alcohol were involved. The investigation is continuing.

Americade begins in Lake George Tuesday, running until Saturday, Jun 11, 2022. Americade has become the world’s largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally. Local estimates indicate it attracts 100,000 – 200,000 visitor days annually.
It’s a convention of tourers, sport-tourers and cruising motorcycles enjoying a week-long festival of motorcycling, pus a massive trade show with approximately 200 vendors, demos and displays from most major motorcycle manufacturers, catered dinner boat cruises, stunt shows, comedy shows, and much more.

Do you know a teen who is looking to get some fun volunteer hours in, and enjoys being outside, working with environmental programs? Up Yonda Farm, Environmental Education Center in Bolton Landing is recruiting volunteers to help with their busy summer season. Volunteer duties include welcoming and checking in guests, helping with animal care, or assisting with educational program presentations. The Up Yonda staff will train any volunteers who want to help.

Greater Glens Falls Transit are asking individuals, families and the community to walk, bicycle, take transit, or use other non-motorized transportation to get around Glens Falls between June 6 and 10, and to share their efforts by posting to GGFT’s Facebook page and using our hashtag #walkandrollGF

In Queensbury, a 13-year-old student was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat. According to WNYT,
The Warren County sheriff did not detail what the threat was. In South Glens Falls, the superintendent says two students were overheard Thursday making statements that raised concerns about student safety. Those comments were overheard and reported.