Government, Law and Legal Services
Be safe while protesting a minute-long public service announcement urges people in Saratoga Springs. In a video posted to YouTube, the city’s Police Chief Shane Crooks tells the community that the police respect the right to protest, but that civil disobedience, such as blocking traffic and surrounding vehicles, is dangerous and illegal. On the video, Jason Golub, the city’s co-chair on the Police Reform Task Force, tells people it’s their right to protest but asks that people be safe and obey police commands during protests. He asks that protestors look to the New York chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union webpage for more information.
Crandall Library in Glens Falls will open more fully on April 13, the Post-Star is reporting. Library staff will still offer some COVID-related services, such as curbside pick-up, but they will also open the library while adhering to the most recent COVID safety protocols, the story says.
Real Estate
Shoreline Boats, Sales and Service bought 43-47 Canada Street in Lake George Village, the Albany Business Journal is reporting. They purchased the 0.75 acre space, location of the Smith Boys boat dealership, for $695,000.
Home sales in the Capital Region are up, says the Saratogian. Their report relies on the Greater Capital Association of Realtors who say that February this year in the region saw a 24% increase over February last year. Albany had a 66% increase, the story says.
Financial Services, Insurance and Banking
Trust Co, the parent company of Trust Co Bank, is asking shareholders for a reverse stock split, the ABJ says. The move would push their share price from about $7 to $30 making it more attractive to big investors such as mutual and pension funds. The move would not change the overall value of the business, the story says.
Travel, Tourism and Recreation
Canada may ask Americans for a “vaccine passport” if the Yanks want to enter the Great White North, the Adirondack Daily Enterprise is reporting. Although politicians in this country are wondering about the civil liberties of people who would have to carry a vaccination card around with them in order to travel from state-to-state, there is little this country can do to stop another country’s decision, a Niagara Falls lawmaker says.