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February 28, 2026
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Clifton Park Man Charged After Forged License Plates Found in EZPass Fraud Case: A Clifton Park resident faces felony charges after state police linked him to forged license plates used in an EZPass fraud scheme. The investigation began when a Rensselaer County resident reported unauthorized toll charges on their EZPass account. Officers discovered a vehicle in Clifton Park with a counterfeit New York license plate matching the victim’s registration, along with two additional fake plates. The suspect has been ordered to appear in Clifton Park Town Court in March. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 28)
November 17, 2025
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William Smith Soccer Finishes Regular Season With Scoreless Draw Against Rensselaer: The William Smith women's soccer team, ranked 20th nationally, ended its regular season with a 0-0 result against Rensselaer at ECAV Stadium. With the draw, the Herons finished the year 11-2-3 overall and secured the No. 2 seed for the Liberty League Tournament. Goalkeeper Antonia Goerke earned her eighth shutout while the Herons' defense limited Rensselaer's chances. William Smith will next host a tournament semifinal on November 7. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 1)