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A propane system malfunction is being blamed for a home explosion in Washington County. Fire officials say the blast destroyed the house, killed two chihuahuas, and left the homeowners with minor injuries. A nearby resident helped rescue one homeowner from the burning structure. Investigators say the home is a total loss.

The Belmont Stakes will leave Saratoga after this year’s race and return to Belmont Park in 2027. Officials say a major redevelopment project at Belmont Park is expected to be completed in time for next year’s running of the Triple Crown event. Saratoga has hosted the race since 2024 during construction.

Workers digging near a Lake George monument in 1921 uncovered nine cannonballs believed to date back more than 250 years. Historians now say the artillery rounds may have been tied to the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, or British military supply operations in the region.

New York law enforcement agencies issued more than 27,000 traffic tickets during a Memorial Day weekend enforcement campaign targeting impaired and reckless drivers. State officials say 1,108 tickets were issued for impaired driving and more than 4,400 for speeding during the May 22 through May 25 mobilization. Authorities also cited hundreds of drivers for distracted […]