Clifton Park man guilty of 22 counts of sexual abuse
David W. Hayes, 39, of Clifton Park was found guilty before a jury of his peers on four counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, one count of course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree, 12 counts of sexual abuse in the second degree, four counts of sexual abuse in the third degree, and one count of endangering the welfare of a child on Tuesday, May 5.
David W. Hayes, 39, of Clifton Park was found guilty before a jury of his peers on four counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, one count of course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree, 12 counts of sexual abuse in the second degree, four counts of sexual abuse in the third degree, and one count of endangering the welfare of a child on Tuesday, May 5.
"I am pleased with the verdict as it holds the defendant responsible
for his criminal conduct. The jury performed its function admirably and
fulfilled its obligation to review the facts of the case in making
their findings," District Attorney James A Murphy, III, said in a
written statement.
Hayes will return before Judge Drago for sentencing on July 14, 2009 at 10 a.m. Hayes faces a maximum sentence of up to seven years in prison for each felony conviction.
Fire levels Saratoga Winners
By the time firefighters arrived on the scene after receiving a phone call at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 30, Saratoga Winners, the once popular bar and concert venue was all but lost. Eight different local fire departments arrived on the scene to douse the flames, which took officials nearly three hours to get under control. When the dust had settled, nothing of the former roadhouse venue remained standing. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Saratoga Winners, which hosted acts such as Marcy's Playground, The Black Crowes, Peter Frampton, and a huge variety of punk and heavy metal bands, had closed its doors three years earlier in 2006. After it fell into the hands of a new owner the building was gutted and fitted with a new roof, and many hoped to see the venue up and running again by the fall of 2007. But the fall came and went, the doors remained closed, and Saratoga Winners sat unkempt and unused.
An investigation by the town of Colonie is underway to determine the fire's origin.
$44,867 to be paid back to city by ex-city worker
Joy Karam, who on March 10 pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny after stealing $44,867.77 from the Department of Public Works was ordered to pay back the stolen money in full. She was also sentenced to five years probation by County Judge Jerry Scarano.
Karam, who formerly worked as a clerk for the department, allegedly doctored reports regarding the amount of cash she collected for trash bag sales at the city's transfer station, where she under-reported the totals and pocketed the difference,
Karam, 43, of 1 Sandspring Drive in Saratoga Springs was originally arrested on Sept. 25, 2008.
Murphy opens district office
Scott Murphy, who was sworn in last Wednesday as the U.S. Representative to the 20th Con-gressional District, opened his offices in Spa City on Broadway last Friday, May 1. Murphy also announced at the opening that he expects to begin naming several of his staff appointments in the near future.
The first of such appointments is Rob Schultz, who will be serving as Murphy's District Manager.
Murphy also announced that, like Senator Gillibrand before him, he will serve on the Agriculture and Armed Services sub-committees in Congress.
The district office on Broadway will act as a way for residents to approach Murphy and voice their concerns.
"I look forward to rolling up my sleeves in Washington to bring jobs, opportunity, and prosperity back to Upstate New York," Murphy said in a written statement.
Camp McGregor closure date set for July 1
In an effort to reduce state spending and streamline the state's prison system, the minimum-
security prison Camp McGregor on Mount McGregor in Wilton will close as of July 1. The medium-security Mount McGregor Correctional Facility will not be affected by the closing and will continue its operations.
Camp McGregor is one of three minimum-security prisons that are expected to shut down, saving the state an estimated $12 million in expenses.
Camp McGregor, which can hold as many as 300 inmates, has been underused for years. Currently the prison is only housing 49 inmates.
Prison guards who work at the camp are all expected to be offered jobs at neighboring facilities, including the medium-security site at Mount McGregor, as well as the Great Meadow and Washington correctional facilities in Washington County.
Other minimum-security camps which plan to close as of July 1 include Camp Gabriel in Franklin County and Camp Pharsalia in Chenango County.
Matthew Veitch to run for re-election
Matthew Veitch, one of Saratoga Springs' two Supervisors on the County Board, announced his bid for re-election on Wednesday, May 6 at Geyser Park. Veitch will be running for his second term in office.
A member and creator of the trails committee and the green committee, the Republican candidate also is a member of the racing committee, research and social programs committee, and the economic development committee.
Democratic nomination committee to review candidates
Two candidates hoping to run for office under the Democratic party have submitted their resumes before the nomination committee, which began reviewing the applicants on April 30.
Peter Martin, a newcomer to the political scene in Saratoga, has announced that he hopes to run for the finance office. John Franck, who holds the position of Commissioner of Accounts, will be seeking re-election.
Candidates interested in running for office with the Democratic Party are encouraged to present their resumes to the nominating committee for further consideration.
Hayes will return before Judge Drago for sentencing on July 14, 2009 at 10 a.m. Hayes faces a maximum sentence of up to seven years in prison for each felony conviction.
Fire levels Saratoga Winners
By the time firefighters arrived on the scene after receiving a phone call at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 30, Saratoga Winners, the once popular bar and concert venue was all but lost. Eight different local fire departments arrived on the scene to douse the flames, which took officials nearly three hours to get under control. When the dust had settled, nothing of the former roadhouse venue remained standing. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Saratoga Winners, which hosted acts such as Marcy's Playground, The Black Crowes, Peter Frampton, and a huge variety of punk and heavy metal bands, had closed its doors three years earlier in 2006. After it fell into the hands of a new owner the building was gutted and fitted with a new roof, and many hoped to see the venue up and running again by the fall of 2007. But the fall came and went, the doors remained closed, and Saratoga Winners sat unkempt and unused.
An investigation by the town of Colonie is underway to determine the fire's origin.
$44,867 to be paid back to city by ex-city worker
Joy Karam, who on March 10 pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny after stealing $44,867.77 from the Department of Public Works was ordered to pay back the stolen money in full. She was also sentenced to five years probation by County Judge Jerry Scarano.
Karam, who formerly worked as a clerk for the department, allegedly doctored reports regarding the amount of cash she collected for trash bag sales at the city's transfer station, where she under-reported the totals and pocketed the difference,
Karam, 43, of 1 Sandspring Drive in Saratoga Springs was originally arrested on Sept. 25, 2008.
Murphy opens district office
Scott Murphy, who was sworn in last Wednesday as the U.S. Representative to the 20th Con-gressional District, opened his offices in Spa City on Broadway last Friday, May 1. Murphy also announced at the opening that he expects to begin naming several of his staff appointments in the near future.
The first of such appointments is Rob Schultz, who will be serving as Murphy's District Manager.
Murphy also announced that, like Senator Gillibrand before him, he will serve on the Agriculture and Armed Services sub-committees in Congress.
The district office on Broadway will act as a way for residents to approach Murphy and voice their concerns.
"I look forward to rolling up my sleeves in Washington to bring jobs, opportunity, and prosperity back to Upstate New York," Murphy said in a written statement.
Camp McGregor closure date set for July 1
In an effort to reduce state spending and streamline the state's prison system, the minimum-
security prison Camp McGregor on Mount McGregor in Wilton will close as of July 1. The medium-security Mount McGregor Correctional Facility will not be affected by the closing and will continue its operations.
Camp McGregor is one of three minimum-security prisons that are expected to shut down, saving the state an estimated $12 million in expenses.
Camp McGregor, which can hold as many as 300 inmates, has been underused for years. Currently the prison is only housing 49 inmates.
Prison guards who work at the camp are all expected to be offered jobs at neighboring facilities, including the medium-security site at Mount McGregor, as well as the Great Meadow and Washington correctional facilities in Washington County.
Other minimum-security camps which plan to close as of July 1 include Camp Gabriel in Franklin County and Camp Pharsalia in Chenango County.
Matthew Veitch to run for re-election
Matthew Veitch, one of Saratoga Springs' two Supervisors on the County Board, announced his bid for re-election on Wednesday, May 6 at Geyser Park. Veitch will be running for his second term in office.
A member and creator of the trails committee and the green committee, the Republican candidate also is a member of the racing committee, research and social programs committee, and the economic development committee.
Democratic nomination committee to review candidates
Two candidates hoping to run for office under the Democratic party have submitted their resumes before the nomination committee, which began reviewing the applicants on April 30.
Peter Martin, a newcomer to the political scene in Saratoga, has announced that he hopes to run for the finance office. John Franck, who holds the position of Commissioner of Accounts, will be seeking re-election.
Candidates interested in running for office with the Democratic Party are encouraged to present their resumes to the nominating committee for further consideration.
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