Adirondack Balloon Festival Returns in September

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• Adirondack Balloon Festival Returns in September

  More than 70 hot air balloons will fill the skies over Queensbury and Lake George during the 53rd Adirondack Balloon Festival. The free four-day event runs September 17 through 20, with mass balloon launches, live music, vendors and family activities. All launches depend on weather conditions.

• Saratoga County Deputies Search for Missing Wilton Woman

  The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 69 year old Nancy Ryle of Wilton, who may need medical help. She was last seen Sunday driving a gray 2015 Toyota RAV4 with New York plate B-N-W-1-8-3-3. Anyone with information should call 518-885-6761.

• Warren County Man Accused of Welfare Fraud

  A Warren County man faces felony charges after authorities say he failed to report income while collecting public assistance. Jeremy A. Green allegedly received more than $1,000 in benefits he was not entitled to. Green was released with an appearance ticket and is due in Queensbury Town Court.

• North Country Hunger Report Finds 351,000 People Facing Food Insecurity

  A new report finds more than 351,000 people across the Regional Food Bank’s 23-county service area are experiencing food insecurity. That represents about 12% of the region’s population. The findings are being released this morning during a State of Hunger forum in Plattsburgh. Food bank leaders, local agencies and elected officials will also discuss ways […]

• Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis

  The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis as donations fall to a four-year summer low. Type O positive blood has dropped below a one-day supply, forcing the Red Cross to limit some hospital distributions. Donors of all blood types are urged to schedule appointments immediately through the Red Cross website, app or […]