Five ticketed in camping protest.
Race for the cause of autism. Young, local workers recognized.
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Engines Roar for a Cause
From a press release: The 4th Annual Upstate Chevy Dealers Autism Acceptance Race returns to Albany-Saratoga Speedway 2671 U.S. 9 in Malta on Friday, Sept. 5, transforming the track into a high-octane celebration of community, compassion, and inclusion. This powerful racing event, hosted by local nonprofit Racers 4 Autism, raises essential funds for two local champions of autism support, The Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region and Bring on the Spectrum (BOTS). This year, Racers 4 Autism hired its first part-time team member with special needs, extending its impact beyond fundraising and into meaningful employment. At the heart of it all is Jordan Modiano, a Capital Region entrepreneur, Pro Stock racer, and proud dad to Rachel, his daughter who is on the autism spectrum. The event draws top-tier drivers from across the U.S. and Canada competing in Pro Stocks, Modifieds, Limited Sportsman and other car classes. Last year’s race raised more than $13,700. Grandstands open at 5:00 p.m., and racing begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, and children 11 or younger are $2.
Youths recognized for summer work
From a press release: Seventeen local youth who spent their summer working through Warren County’s Summer Youth Employment Program were celebrated Friday, Aug. 15, for their efforts helping local businesses, municipalities and non-profits during the busy season. The youth workers were recognized during an annual picnic luncheon for their work in the six-week summer program. Brianna Dunning of Warrensburg was named SYEP employee of the summer, honored for her efforts at Oscar’s Smokehouse in Warrensburg.
Five ticketed in camping protest
Protesters set up "Camp Liberation Stakes"
Aug 19, 2025
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Five protesters against the city’s “no camping law” were issued tickets by Saratoga Springs Police Department officers over the weekend, according to a police report and protesters. The tickets are “appearance tickets” meaning they are not criminal citations, but violations against the “Camping Prohibited on Certain Public Property” law, enacted July 1. They are to appear in Saratoga Springs City Court in front of Judge Francine Vero Sept. 4.
The tickets are similar to a parking ticket in that they do not create a criminal record for the person who is issued one.
The five included, Alexus Brown, age 25, of Saratoga Springs; Angela “Diogenes” Kaufman, 44, of Saratoga Springs; Jacob Feinland, 24, of Albany; Samantha Romero, 43, of Delmar; and Martin Manley, 69, of Schenectady.
The five were part of a larger protest against the law which says
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