Fulton County Area News

27/10/2025

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26/10/2025

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26/10/2025

24/10/2025

𝑺𝑵𝑴 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 - 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆?

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23/10/2025

Montgomery County Executive Submits 2026 Executive Budget Proposal

FONDA, NY –- Montgomery County Executive Pete Vroman has submitted his first Executive Budget to the County Legislature, proposing a $ 164.3 million spending plan that stays under the tax cap while maintaining essential services for residents.

The budget includes a proposed property tax levy increase of four percent. About half of the county’s four percent budget increase reflects inflation, while the other half comes from allowable growth in the local tax base, as permitted under the State’s tax cap formula.

General fund balance usage for 2026 is $10.8 million. Of the $10.8 million, $1.45 million is designated for capital projects. Sales tax revenues remain stable, with projected sales tax revenues at $45 million.

“Developing this budget required tough choices, but teamwork and diligence allowed us to identify savings where possible,” Vroman said. “The largest cost drivers are mandated services and contractual expenses, and rising costs in energy, materials, and other local operations also affect the budget. This plan balances fiscal responsibility with programs that support seniors, roadways, and public safety while accounting for these pressures responsibly.”

“The Executive’s budget is off to a strong start, and I’m looking forward to a productive budget process,” Legislative Chairman Michael Pepe said. “Our goal is to work collaboratively with the County Executive to ensure we maintain essential services, remain fiscally responsible, and deliver a plan that benefits all Montgomery County residents.”

“It’s certainly a good start to come in under the tax cap,” Budget and Finance Chairman Chad Majewski said. “While we know the county continues to face cost pressures, this proposal reflects a commitment to finding solutions that protect taxpayers and preserve the programs people rely on. I’m looking forward to a productive budget process.”

Vroman highlighted upcoming economic development and tourism projects aimed at attracting visitors and creating jobs.

“These efforts bring people to our community, encourage local spending, and give us confidence in Montgomery County’s future,” he said.

The 2026 Executive Budget will now be reviewed by the County Legislature.

23/10/2025

JOHNSTOWN, NY -- Special thanks to all of the volunteers who make the Knox Mansion Haunted Tours possible year after year 👻 Tours will resume this Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 pm each night. $15 admission. The Mansion will again be open for Trick or Treat Tours during trick or treating on Halloween. $10 admission. All proceeds benefit the Knox Mansion Historical Foundation. The mansion remains listed on the Haunted History Trail of New York State and the National Register of Historic Places.

© Image by Fulton County Area News

23/10/2025

It is unlawful to pass a stopped school bus that displays red flashing stop lights. Deputies with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office paired with News 10 ABC and Fulton County Area News to participate in NYS Operation Safe Stop on Wednesday as part of National School Bus Safety Week. The effort set forth by the NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee places authorities in both marked and unmarked patrol vehicles to follow behind school buses.

• It is illegal and very dangerous to pass a stopped school bus when the large red lights located on top of the bus are flashing.

• Flashing lights mean the bus is picking up or discharging students.

• You must stop whether you are approaching the school bus from the front or overtaking it from the rear.

• You must always stop for flashing red lights, even on divided and multilane highways and on school grounds.

The first-time fine for illegally passing a school bus is a $250 to $400 fine, 5 points on your license, and/or possibly 30 days in jail.
Worse yet, the memory of hitting or killing a child may be one you carry for the rest of your life!

Related coverage from Wednesday's effort remains available on our page.

© Images by Fulton County Area News

22/10/2025

SHERIFF STEPPING UP SCHOOL BUS SAFETY EFFORTS IN FULTON COUNTY

Wednesday the 22 is Operation Safe Stop Education and Enforcement Day during National School Bus Safety Week. Around 50,000 vehicles illegally pass school buses in New York every day according to s…

22/10/2025

SHERIFF PATROL INTERVENES AS DRIVER WAS RECORDED WHILE UNLAWFULLY PASSING SCHOOL BUS

FULTON COUNTY, NY -- Authorities with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office including Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino participated in NYS Operation Safe Stop on Wednesday morning as part of an effort to help increase student passenger safety and to raise awareness against unlawfully passing stopped school buses. The effort was conducted through a collaboration with transportation safety officials with the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District. News 10 ABC's Anthony Krolikowski was in Broadalbin as part of the effort on Wednesday.

In the Wednesday morning clip shown in the video a motorist was seen while unlawfully passing one of the district's buses in the Town of Perth. That driver was subsequently stopped and ticketed by a patrol deputy who was following closely behind the bus. Fines for unlawfully passing stopped school buses can range between $250 to $400 and up to 30 days in jail for a first conviction to $750 to $1000 and up to 180 days in jail for a third conviction according to information provided by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.

According to the NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee more than 50,000 vehicles unlawfully pass stopped school buses throughout the state on a daily average.

© Coverage by Fulton County Area News

22/10/2025

WTEN / News 10 ABC will join authorities with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for morning-live coverage on Wednesday as part of NYS Operation Safe Stop - an effort aimed at educating the motoring public that passing a stopped school bus is dangerous and illegal. It is a combined effort of law enforcement agencies, school personnel, school bus contractors, traffic safety organizations, including local traffic safety boards, and the media to drive home this message. Operation Safe Stop is made possible by the NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. Wednesday's effort has been made possible through a collaboration by Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino and Fulton County District Attorney Michael Poulin. Please watch for school buses all year long.

21/10/2025

JOHNSTOWN TREASURER ARRESTED

FULTON COUNTY, NY -- The Johnstown Police Department has concluded an investigation into City Treasurer Thomas Herr. As a result, Herr was arrested and charged in Johnstown City Court with the following offenses:

• One count of Official Misconduct (A misdemeanor)
• One count of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree (Class E felony)
• One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (Class E felony)
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The investigation began after City officials received several notices from the New York State and Local Retirement System, alerting them to missed payments totaling $1,576,193, which were due on February 1, 2025. The missed payments resulted in fines of approximately $23,600 against the City of Johnstown.

​During an internal review, officials discovered multiple cash envelopes in the Treasurer’s Office that had been submitted by residents as payments to the City. Although office records showed these funds as deposited, several envelopes contained missing or incomplete cash amounts. Further investigation revealed a pattern in which cash from one payment was taken and later replaced using funds from subsequent payments. The missing money had been taken for personal use by Herr.

​When investigators identified over $6,000 in missing and misappropriated funds, City officials were notified, and the Johnstown Common Council acted to remove Herr’s signatory authority.
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The investigation into City accounts also revealed numerous transactions that were either missing from the City ledger or recorded incorrectly. The City’s bank accounts had not been reconciled since April 2024. Working with an outside accounting firm, investigators identified 88 transactions totaling more than $554,000 that required documentation to verify their accuracy, these funds have been cleared as not being fraudulent. The City will continue collaborating with the accounting firm until all accounts are fully reconciled.
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Herr was processed and released pending his appearance in Johnstown City Court to be arraigned on the aforesaid charges.

Media Inquiries:
Chief of Police David F. Gilbo
Johnstown Police Department
518-736-4021
Email: [email protected]

21/10/2025

KNOX MANSION HAUNTED TOURS TO RESUME FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10/24 AND 10/25

FULTON COUNTY, NY -- Haunted Tours will resume from 6 to 9 pm Friday and Saturday 10/24 and 10/25 at the Historic Knox Mansion at 104 W. Second Avenue in Johnstown. Admission is $15 per person. Trick or Treat Tours are set to be held at the mansion during trick or treating on Halloween. Admission for Trick or Treat Tours will be $10 per person. Additional information including event flyers and contact info will remain posted in the comments.