After a day of fun at Sylvan Beach, stop at The Crazy Clam for some of the best food, drink, and entertainment that the beach has to offer! The Crazy Clam is a popular spot among locals and tourists alike, known for its delicious food and lively atmosphere. With a diverse menu serving the best in Steak, Seafood, and Pasta dishes, there is something to satisfy every craving. We take pride in serving the best steaks, the freshest seafood, and homemade Italian dishes. Our chefs use only the finest ingredients to create each dish, ensuring a high-quality and delicious meal every time. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy steak, a plate of pasta, or some fresh seafood, we've got you covered. Although we have a full bar, The Crazy Clam is family-friendly with dishes for the little ones, too. Our menu includes a range of options for kids, from classic favorites like chicken tenders and mac and cheese to healthier choices like grilled chicken and fresh veggies. And for the adults, we offer a wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails to complement your meal. Don't forget to take a look at our menu before you visit! Whether you're in the mood for a classic clam bake, a hearty burger, or a plate of linguine with clams, we've got it all. And speaking of clams, we're happy to let you know that they're in stock, so you can enjoy them fresh and delicious. So come hungry and be prepared to have a great time at The Crazy Clam! Yes, clams are in stock!

Press Release On April 26, 2024, State Police of Saratoga arrested Mousse Saiid, 42 of Troy, NY, for Grand Larceny in the third degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the third degree, and Possession of a Forged Instrument in the second degree. On April 8, 2024, Troopers received a complaint from a local car dealership that they had purchased a vehicle which was found to have been reported stolen from New York City in December 2023.  The investigation determined Saiid allegedly sold the dealership a vehicle with a fraudulent title for more than $30,000 in March 2024 in Malta, NY.  During the sale, Saiid was representing B&J Auto Sales in Rensselaer, NY, and the vehicle was listed for sale under that business name. The investigation determined the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) had been altered and modified and the title had been forged for the purpose of concealment. Saiid was arrested at his Troy home and transported to SP Saratoga for processing. He was arraigned at the Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-arrest-troy-man-who-possessed-and-sold-stolen-vehicle

PRESS RELEASE On April 30, 2024, the New York State Police responded to a serious injury motor vehicle crash on State Route 9 just north of Maple Lane South in the town of Kinderhook at approximately 6:10 a.m. Initial investigation determined a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado operated by, Kyle Bleau, age 28, of Valatie, NY, was southbound on State Route 9.  A 2004 Honda Accord, operated by Mia Washington, age 18, of Bronx, NY, exited a parking lot making a left-hand turn to go north in front of the Silverado causing the collision. Mia Washington was extracted from her vehicle by Niverville Fire Department and airlifted to Albany Medical Center with serious but believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.  Her five passengers, Anyce Cuspert, age 20, Princewill Eziako, age 18, Paloma Rodriguez, age 21, Samya Montague, age 18, and a fifteen-year-old, all from Bronx, NY, were transported by ambulance to Albany Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.  Kyle Bleau was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway was reopened shortly prior to 10:10 a.m. This investigation remains ongoing. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/serious-crash-near-golden-harvest

On May 01, 2024, the New York State Police Lafayette investigated a personal injury motor vehicle accident at the Intersection of State Route 80 and Ridge Road in the Village of Fabius that occurred at approximately 9:17 PM. Initial investigation determined a 2017 Harley Davidson operated by Daniel T. Ankers age 59 of New Woodstock, NY, was following a 2020 Ford Escape operated by Hollie J. Haaf age 46 of Manlius, NY. Both vehicles were traveling east on State Route 80 in the Village of Fabius. As both vehicles approached the intersection of State Route 80 and Ridge Road, the motorcycle attempted to pass the Ford Escape as it was making a left turn onto Ridge Road. The motorcycle struck the side of the Ford Escape, where Mr. Ankers was ejected. Mr. Ankers was transported to Upstate University Hospital and pronounced deceased at 10:34 PM. Ms. Haaf was treated for an abrasion on her arm. This investigation is continuing. Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-investigating-fatal-crash-state-route-80-fabius

This afternoon, a culmination ceremony was held inside the Oneida County Correctional Facility in which 29 inmates received certificates of achievement and completion in various educational, vocational, and treatment programs provided to those incarcerated at the jail. Many of these programs require the participants to engage in group discussions & activities and complete assigned homework in order to successfully complete them. Program descriptions and certificate presentations were made by various instructors and counselors from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Oneida County Workforce Development Board, Trinity Food Services, Helio Health, and the Center for Family Life and Recovery. “It is important to recognize the achievements of the incarcerated individuals that show commitment to bettering themselves with the goal of transitioning into the community on a positive and productive note”, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Corrections Officer James Steates on his retirement after dedicating 25 years of service to the Sheriff's Office. During his illustrious career, Officer Steates was recognized with numerous awards and commendations including the Grand Cordon (twice), Wounded in Combat, the Robert Joslyn Award, Ready Commendation, and Good Conduct (twice). We would like to express our appreciation for his hard work and commitment to the Sheriff's Office. We wish him all the very best in his retirement! Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=823481406481195&set=a.233092632186745

We are thrilled to announce that Mosher Farms is opening a new store at the former location of Arnie's Produce on Route 5 in Sherrill. This new location was previously home to Arnie's Produce for many years, but it sadly closed years ago, leaving the local community without a beloved place to find and buy local produce and food. They are excited to transform this location into a thriving hub for fresh, locally grown produce and other goods. They're aiming to have the new location up and running by early May, just in time for Mother's Day. We'll be sure to keep you updated with all the latest news and developments as they work to get everything ready for their grand opening. Our team is excited to shop here and recommend you check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064645301205

Press Release On April 26, 2024, State Police of SP Ward’s Island, Troop NYC, arrested JUSTIN WILDMAN, of Manhattan for operating with a stolen license plate from Massachusetts.Utilizing license plate readers, Troopers were able to find and identify a Chevrolet Suburban operating with the stolen plate.  Troopers arrested Justin Wildman for criminal possession of stolen property and charged him with PL165 and 165.4. On April 26, 2024, State Police of SP Rockaway’s, Troop NYC, arrested ANGEL FLORENTINO of Brooklyn for operating a motor vehicle with a stolen license plate from Pennsylvania.A State Trooper was on patrol on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn when he observed a Chevrolet that had three children in the rear seat without proper safety belts and car seats.  Subsequently the Trooper discovered the license plate was stolen from Pennsylvania.  Florentino was charged with PL165 and 165.4, and was issued several traffic summonses.

Press Release On April 26, 2024, State Police of Clifton Park arrested Zyara A. Howard, 22, of Albany, NY, and Unyiah R. White, 22, of Albany, NY, each for Grand Larceny in the fourth degree and Conspiracy in the fifth degree. White was also charged with Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the third degree and numerous Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. On April 26, 2024, at about 2:24 p.m., Troopers responded to Marshall’s Home Goods in Clifton Park, NY, for the report of a theft in progress.  Two suspects were witnessed fleeing in a vehicle. Surrounding patrols located the vehicle involved southbound on I-87 in the area of exit 8.  When Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle being operated by White, she failed to comply, and a pursuit was initiated.  The pursuit was terminated in the area of Wolf Road in Colonie, NY, due to public safety concerns.  A short time later, the vehicle was located stuck in traffic on Wolf Road, and both White and Howard were taken into custody.  The investigation discovered that White and Howard allegedly worked together to steal more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from Marshall’s Home Goods before fleeing.  Fortunately, all of the stolen items were recovered from the suspect’s vehicle. Both were transported to SP Clifton Park for processing.  They were issued appearance tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on May 22, 2024, and released.

The Edison Motors company is releasing a retrofit kit for pickup trucks. Have you heard about the Pickup Truck Conversion Kit from Edison Motors? This kit is a game-changer for pickup truck owners, allowing them to convert their existing solid-axle pickup truck into an electric drive with a diesel generator. Say goodbye to range anxiety and experience the high-torque electric powertrain with the reliability of a diesel engine. The kit includes a powerful CAT® Diesel with Generator, 60-90KWh LiFePO Battery, CCS1 Port - DC Fast Charging, Disc brakes standard, and 600V HV System. You can choose between a Dually or SRW, and the kit comes in a drop-in box to a bed crate package. By reserving a kit, you can help fund the development of this innovative technology while reserving a place in line to purchase a kit or become a dealer. Plus, you'll receive project-specific merch, and the amount for the reservation will be deducted from the final purchase price. Edison Motors aims to create a dealership network supported by passionate truck enthusiasts who want to restore classic trucks or find something new. To become a certified Edison Dealer, you need to attend Edison Motors training sessions, have the facility and tools adequate for performing pickup truck conversions, purchase a minimum of 1 kit to be trained and certified on conversions, and uphold Edison Quality Standards. The kits will be exclusively distributed in Canada and The United States following production in 2025. Edison Motors anticipates growing its dealership network internationally, driven purely by demand. The best part? The kit is estimated to ideally retail for a third to half the cost of a new pickup, with fuel savings of 30% anticipated. Edison Motors estimates that the first production prototype based on Topsy's power electronics will be completed by September 2024, with testing and kit roll-out beginning afterward. Are you ready to experience the power of the Pickup Truck Conversion Kit from Edison Motors? Reserve your kit today and be a part of the future of pickup trucks! Sources: https://www.edisonmotors.ca/edison-pickup-kit

Grants Will Help Fund Equipment and Training to Enhance Preparedness, Protect Critical Infrastructure and Advance Cybersecurity Capabilities Funding for Hazardous Materials Teams, Bomb Squads, Tactical Teams, Explosive Detection Canine Teams, Technical Rescue Teams, Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Efforts Governor Hochul Announces $13 Million in Federal Homeland Security Grants to Strengthen State Emergency Preparedness Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $13 million in federal grant awards through the State Homeland Security Program. Awards were made to a combination of 78 cities, towns, villages and counties through seven unique grant programs to enhance their preparedness and response capabilities. This funding will be used to support vital training and equipment for first responders including specialized law enforcement and fire emergency response teams. Grants will also be used to enhance the protection of critical infrastructure and the cybersecurity posture across New York State. “Emergency preparedness is critical to our ability to respond to crises and keep New Yorkers safe,” Governor Hochul said. “Working with federal and local partners, we’re equipping law enforcement across the state with the tools to respond to any threat that may come.” The funding is allocated to New York’s bomb squads, hazardous materials teams, explosive detection canine teams, tactical teams, and technical rescue and urban search and rescue teams. It will be used to protect and secure critical infrastructure, mass gathering events and enhance local governments’ cybersecurity capabilities. The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services manages the targeted grants and has previously distributed approximately $90.9 million to these critical programs. New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said, “These grants give our most technically expert first responders the latest technology, tools, and training that they need to protect New Yorkers and all of our communities.” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “Investing in our emergency preparedness is critical to ensuring the safety of all New Yorkers. This $13 million in federal funding will help equip our first responders with the training and resources needed to respond to any emergency while also strengthening critical infrastructure and cybersecurity across New York State. I am committed to keeping all New Yorkers safe and will continue to fight for federal resources that bolster New York’s emergency preparedness.” Representative Adriano Espaillat said, “I commend Governor Hochul on today’s announcement allocating increased federal funding to strengthen New York state’s emergency preparedness. From tactical teams, canine units, emergency services, and cyberattack prevention, these programs are vital in our collective efforts to respond to ongoing and future threats to ensure the continued safety of all New Yorkers.” Representative Joe Morelle said, “As our digital landscape continues to change, it’s critical we continue taking the actions necessary to protect people from online threats. I’m grateful to Governor Hochul for her leadership in utilizing federal grant dollars I helped secure in Washington to ensure communities across New York State are well-prepared to respond to these evolving cybersecurity threats. I look forward to continuing my work alongside the Governor to support our local governments and bolster our online infrastructure.” Bomb Squads: This program helps equip and train the state's 12 local FBI-accredited bomb squads to locate and prevent potential emergencies caused by improvised explosive devices or IEDs. More than $29.6 million in dedicated homeland security funding has been awarded to New York communities over 16 consecutive years. 12 awards were made through this noncompetitive grant opportunity. Hazardous Materials Targeted Grant Program This program serves as a resource for 18 regional HazMat Teams, outside of New York City, to sustain and enhance HazMat capabilities to help New Yorkers respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and other emergencies. Regions can use this funding to obtain and maintain essential equipment, implement the HazMat Team Accreditation Program, conduct training and exercises, and develop and update HazMat response plans. 18 awards were made through this noncompetitive grant opportunity. Critical Infrastructure Grant Program: This program promotes a common understanding and approach to risk management as well as providing funding to support local first responders’ efforts to mitigate risk and enhance protection capabilities at mass gatherings/special event sites, and government-owned critical infrastructure sites. 12 awards were made through this competitive grant opportunity: Cybersecurity Grant Program This program provides funding support for eligible counties, cities, towns and villages to enhance their ability to protect, detect, identify, respond to and recover from cyber incidents. Funding may be utilized to mitigate capability gaps for equipment, training, planning and exercise costs. 43 awards were made through this competitive grant opportunity: Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Program Funding through this program provides local law enforcement agencies with active road patrols aid to develop and enhance their explosive detection canine capabilities. Explosive Detection Canine Teams provide a visible, proactive police presence in areas of mass gathering, transportation centers and critical infrastructure sites. In addition to this deterrence presence, they provide a mobile response capability for detection and identification of potential explosive device type incidents. 30 awards were made through this competitive grant opportunity. Tactical Team Targeted Grant Program This funding supports New York State’s tactical teams and provides them with the adequate skills and capabilities to provide a safe and successful response to high-risk incidents including active shooter events and other counterterrorism missions. Funding must be in support of the team’s attainment/sustainment of New York State accreditation for tactical teams to include supporting necessary equipment, planning and training costs required to meet the rigorous standards. 17 awards were made through this competitive grant opportunity: Technical Rescue & Urban Search and Rescue Grant Program This program focuses on the enhancement of Technical Rescue and USAR teams for local emergency responders who provide services involving structural collapse, trench, confined space, and rope rescue which help New Yorkers respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and other emergencies. Three awards were made through this competitive grant opportunity: Contact the Governor's Press Office Contact us by phone: Albany: (518) 474-8418 New York City: (212) 681-464 Contact us by email: Press.Office@exec.ny.gov

North Country and Western New York Projects Awarded in Round One; Additional Rounds of the Program Will Reach all Regions of New York State in the Coming Years Program Provides a Total of $50 Million Over Five Years to Help Improve Kitchens; Facilitates Preparation of Fresh, Scratch Made Meals for Students Using New York Farm Products Builds on Governor’s 2024 State of the State Priorities to Combat Food Insecurity and Strengthen Local Food Production Across the State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $10 million has been awarded through round one of New York’s Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program. Projects in the North Country and in Western New York were awarded $5 million each to improve meal preparation and distribution for Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. First announced in the Governor’s 2023 State of the State, the program will provide $50 million over five years to eligible applicants in all ten regions of New York State to facilitate the on-site processing and preparation of fresh, nutritious meals, increase the use of more healthy, local New York food products, and provide a boost to New York farmers. “As Governor, I want to make sure that all New Yorkers have fresh, locally grown, nutritious foods to eat,” Governor Hochul said. “The Regional School Food Infrastructure program tackles this challenge head on by ensuring that our schools have the equipment they need to cook from scratch. This is just one great example of how we’re connecting the dots within our food systems, reducing food insecurity while increasing market opportunities for farmers, and strengthening the resiliency of our state’s food system.” In each round of the program, two regions will be awarded $5 million each. Two additional regions will be awarded $5 million each in subsequent rounds, until all regions are awarded through five rounds. The projects awarded in round one are: Buffalo City School District (Western New York) is being awarded $5,000,000 to assist in equipping a commissary that provides nutritional support to 97 schools. Grant funds will be used to establish a vegetable preparation and processing area, ingredient room, packing system, and additional infrastructure necessary to establish contracted delivery of products prepared and packaged using New York ingredients. This award will also support community engagement through a test kitchen and chef brigade passing on locally sourced cooking recipes. Champlain Valley Educational Services (Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES) (North Country) is being awarded $5,000,000 to establish a central food hub, two state-of-the-art educational facilities, and retrofit existing school cafeterias in the North Country region. The project will consolidate school food processing and preparation at the new food hub, while also reducing staffing pressures faced by schools and increasing the nutritional value and local focus of the foods served at 16 component school districts and at CVES BOCES. Administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program is providing the resources schools need to aggregate, store, process, and prepare farm products, and making it possible to cook fresh, nutritious, scratch made meals for school children. The program also encourages workforce development by providing training to schools, communities, and students for culinary arts, food processing, safe food handling and storage, logistics, delivery, and more, based on community need. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “The Regional School Food Infrastructure program is supporting our farmers while ensuring that our children have enough local, fresh meals to fuel them as they learn. Today’s awarded projects are great examples of how we can collaborate to streamline and strengthen our food system here in New York State. I thank Governor Hochul for her support of this program and congratulate the awardees, and I look forward to seeing the impact that these projects will make in our Western New York and North Country communities.” State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa said, “Connecting local farms to school nutrition is a win-win for our students and New York’s farmers. Consistent, reliable access to nutritious meals is directly linked to improved student performance and to overall health and well-being. We appreciate the ongoing cooperation of the governor and the Department of Agriculture and Markets in ensuring that all students have access to a healthy diet. Through the Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program, we will build upon New York’s ongoing efforts to provide all students with access to healthy and nutritious meals made with fresh and local fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.” Assistant Superintendent of Management Services for Champlain Valley Educational Services Dr. Eric Bell said, “We are thrilled to receive this grant, as it allows us to prioritize child nutrition by providing nutritious, locally sourced meals made from scratch. The grant enables us to establish a centralized food hub, addressing staffing shortages while enhancing meal quality for students regionally. Additionally, we'll expand culinary arts training in Clinton and Essex County to meet workforce demands. This grant propels us toward creating healthier communities, and we're grateful for the opportunity.” Buffalo Public School Superintendent Dr. Tonja M. Williams said, “The Buffalo Public Schools provide Buffalo students and those in the community with free locally grown fresh foods while at the same time creating a sustainable new marketplace for local socially-economically disadvantaged farmers and growers. I applaud Governor Kathy Hochul and Agricultural Commissioner Richard Ball for providing this $5 million to help reduce food insecurity and ensure our students continue to receive high-quality nutritious meals that enhance their overall health and improve their readiness for learning. Again, this funding will go a long way towards providing our students with fresh and healthy foods when at school.” The Regional School Food Infrastructure program builds on New York’s many programs that prioritize local foods in schools, including tools to help school districts procure and purchase farm products from local producers, ensuring that New York remains New York’s first and best customer. The FY 2024 Enacted Budget raised the discretionary threshold for food purchasing for schools to $150,000, a significant increase from the previous threshold. Additionally, the successful Farm-to-School program connects schools with local farms and food producers to strengthen local agriculture, improve student health, and promote regional food systems awareness. Through the program, the Department of Agriculture and Markets provides financial, technical, and promotional assistance to schools, farms, distributors, and other supporting organizations to bring more local, nutritious, seasonally varied meals to New York students. The 30 Percent New York State Initiative further facilitates the provision of healthy New York sourced food products to children as part of their lunch meal in school. The initiative increases the reimbursement schools receive for lunches from 5.9 cents per meal to 25 cents per meal for any district that ensures their school lunches are made up of at least 30 percent eligible New York produced and processed products. Since the Department of Agriculture and Markets took over administration of the program as part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State commitment to better connect farms and schools across New York, the program has seen increased participation from school food authorities, with a total of 59 school food authorities approved to receive enhanced reimbursement during this school year, up from 51 approved for reimbursement last year. In total, more than $8 million was spent on New York agricultural products during the 2022-2023 school year by schools applying for the incentive. Further supporting these programs, Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State laid out a plan for New York’s agricultural industry to become stronger, more resilient, and proactive against future threats spanning the health, environment, labor, and education industries. The Governor announced several major proposals to provide a boost to New York’s dairy and agricultural industries, workforce development programs, and youth leadership and education opportunities, including plans of cross-cutting initiatives that will strengthen the industry and promote a more resilient future for our agriculture, food, and forestry sectors.