Air quality alert. Senior center and immigrants.
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Regional air quality alert today
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulates, from 10 a.m. this morning to midnight, especially areas north of Saratoga Springs in Warren County. Air quality index is predicted to rise above 100 for Fine Particulates, the National Weather Service’s Albany office says. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. The state Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician.
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NY wind, solar developers keep federal grants, for now
Federal tax credits have typically covered almost a third of the cost of building a solar or wind farm, a story in New York Focus says, and that amount was almost gone. Now, it’s a race to start projects so that companies building the turbines and solar farms can get those credits, and the clock is ticking.
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Residents want changes at dangerous intersection
After the deadly June crash in the Town of Westerlo, government officials are facing pressure to improve safety at the intersection of county routes 401 and 404, a story on WNYT’s website says. A stop sign has not been enough to keep traffic safe, the story says.
National Semiconductor Technology Center unveiled at UAlbany
The new National Semiconductor Technology Center at the University at Albany will accelerate research into computer chip making in this country like never before, officials said at an unveiling and ribbon cutting. The Daily Gazette has the story. The project on the UAlbany campus is a public-private partnership. The center has some of the most advanced technology in the world.
Saratoga Springs leaders may look to sell former Senior Center
The city has initiated discussions regarding selling property it owns on Williams Street, the Daily Gazette is reporting. The 7,800-square-foot building is appraised at $1.5 million. RISE housing and support services is using the building for administrative space currently, the story says.
At this hour: Traffic, weather and the markets
Weather
It is another hot one today. The high temperature is expected to hit 91 — and humidity of 96%. Welcome to the tropics, the National Weather Service’s Albany office says. (OK, they did not say the last bit. We wrote that.)
Traffic
Google Maps shows the standard traffic delays and slow-downs that occur during early rush hour.
Premarket trading
Mixed markets among the stock indices with the Dow by a tiny percent but the S&P500 and the NASDAQ up by 0.6% or so, according to numbers from Marketwatch.
Immigrant network forming in North Country
Small groups of coordinated people are coming together, sharing best practices and helping one another understand the law in order to make sure U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are following the law when looking for people in the country illegally, the Adirondack Explorer is reporting. This network of immigrant advocates is becoming more robust, the story says.
Earlier stories by Dispatch editors and staff…In Case You Missed Them…
Dining meets art at the new, unique Libby Supper Club
By Abby Tegnelia, Dish Saratoga
If you’ve never been inside the storied Union Gables B&B, think regal and calming with a side of untold ghost stories. Since reservations for the Friday and Saturday night supper club evenings are made in advance — Chef Justin Daw plans to close bookings every Wednesday at noon for that weekend’s sittings — there were elegant place cards on the tables. Dinnerware was stunning (nothing too...Read more here.
Boy wins cow. Now what?
By Steve Thurston, Dispatch lifestyle
“Hey, I could win a cow,” the rising 7th Grader recalled. “Let's just try it. And then I won.” Learn what happens next.
Judge sides with GOP on legal payments
By Steve Thurston, Dispatch news
Judge stops $113,000 total payments, city regroups, mayor says. Read more here.
This moving Opening Weekend race brought tears to a stunned crowd
By Abby Tegnelia, Dispatch at the track
“Just incredible that 10 years after his passing someone still remembers …” — trainer Cherie DeVaux, in an emotional response, after the upset win. The full story is here.
What’s next for the Go Play with Your Food space?
By Steve Thurston, Dispatch news
The popular gaming cafe is gone, but we caught up with the building owner. “I’m not sure restaurant is the correct term, but…” Elizabeth Miller told us. Read more here.
Yaddo Gardens storm damage
By Steve Thurston, Dispatch news
Learn the latest about the storm that rolled through quickly and left some troubles in its wake.
NYC Ballet, Northshire Bookstore’s pivot after flooding, handicapping, more
By Abby Tegnelia, Dispatch’s Saturday newsletter “Second Cup.”
Sit back with that second cup of your morning beverage and find out what’s going on in town, online and streaming. Dispatch co-founder Abby Tegnelia runs through the list of oh-so-many-possibilities in our possibility-rich city…Read more here.
‘Camping’ law enforcement coming
By Steve Thurston, Dispatch news
Enforcement of the controversial “camping law” on Saratoga Springs city streets is coming. The Dispatch’s Steve Thurston talks to a local homeless services provider to find out if they are ready for the new system…Read more here.
What parfum does a woman wear to a Spa City’s outdoor gala?
By Abby Tegnelia, Dispatch at the track
It’s not Eau de DEET, we can tell you that much. The Dispatch has the latest on the perfume that is perfect for that outdoor event, one that smells great and keeps the mosquitos at bay, if you can get it…Read more here.