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Marcus Dunfield and Diana Hartwell bring you Saratoga Springs news every evening at 6 pm on GMNA. en-us GMNA https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-25 6a8de85dd50eae3c58366665 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1365 Back‑to‑School Bash set for August 27 in Clifton Park · Operation Song to honor veterans Sep 19 at Empire State Aerosciences Museum · Housing market outlook after Saratoga track season · CSX train collides with SUV in Catskill, minor injuries reported · Hemlock‑eating bug threatens trees in Glenville, DEC grants $19,005 for study · Saratoga tennis coach Rich Johns receives Lifetime Achievement Award · Skidmore hockey player Bryce Terry leads triathlon fundraiser for oncology department · Spa Catholic baseball champions honored at Saratoga Race Course · City launches ‘Garage Gallery’ public‑art program in repurposed garages · Saratoga native Frank Catrone’s family reflects on early 1900s roots https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-24 6a8c95efd50eae3c583661a0 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1416 Ballston Spa Zoning Board to Review Tannery Commons Permit · $5.4 Million Granted for Capital Region Infrastructure · USPS Proposes New Rule Limiting Mail‑Ballot Use · Retired K‑9 Eddie’s Service Story Highlights Police Dog Careers · Endangered Montagu’s Harrier Successfully Rears Chicks · Field Set for 2026 Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course · Druthers Brewing Launches Free Summer Trolley · The Parting Glass Owner Joan Desadora Passes at 86 · City Unveils ‘Garage Gallery’ Public‑Art Program · Olivia Grant Named Principal of Division Street Elementary https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-23 6a8b443fd50eae3c58365c6d Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1435 State awards $5.4 M for Capital Region infrastructure upgrades · Saratoga County adopts resolution for 9/11 25th anniversary · Faith Food Pantry launches program to broaden county food access · Druthers Brewing rolls out free summer trolley in Saratoga Springs · Skidmore hockey player leads triathlon fundraiser for oncology care · 16th Annual Saratoga Arts Celebration kicks off this weekend · Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation schedules Sunday Strolls for Aug 23 & 30 · Rich Johns honored with Intercollegiate Tennis Lifetime Achievement award · Spa Catholic baseball champions celebrated at Saratoga Race Course · Saratoga Blue Streaks set sights on defending AA Section 2 football title https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-22 6a89f300d50eae3c5836571b Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1347 State awards $5.4 M to Capital Region infrastructure projects · UAlbany to open new 225‑bed residence hall · Saratoga Race Course to host Siena basketball coaches meet‑and‑greet · Sovereignty wins Whitney Stakes as Horse of the Year race heats up · Druthers Brewing launches free summer trolley in Saratoga · BEST Free Store opens at Saratoga Race Course for backstretch workers · Rich Johns honored with Intercollegiate Tennis Association Lifetime Achievement Award · Spa Catholic baseball champions celebrated at Saratoga Race Course · Kindred Spirit Music Series returns to Saratoga Arts Aug 31 · Gourmeli’s Taste Food Truck shares grilled chicken salad wrap recipe https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-21 6a88a13ed50eae3c583651d5 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1384 Trainer Mark Casse Aims for Back‑to‑Back Alabama Wins · Schenectady First‑Responder Heroes Honored · New Site Lets Drivers Check Flock Camera Tracking · Great Dane Puppies Open for Visits at Schoharie SPCA · Weekend Guide: Concerts, Fair and More Across the Capital Region · Gourmeli’s Taste Food Truck Shares Signature Wrap Recipe · Saratoga Rowers Bring Home Multiple Medals from U19 Worlds · BEST Free Store Supports Backstretch Workers at Race Course · Local Popcorn Brand Expands to Stewart’s Shops Statewide · Skidmore Hockey Star Leads Charity Triathlon for Oncology Fund https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-20 6a875056d50eae3c58364d1b Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1381 Heat Advisory Issued for Friday, Aug 21 · CDTA Announces Sunday Bus Route Changes · Moe Road Closed Friday for Flood Repair · Saratoga County Targets Illegal E‑Bikes · County Animal Shelter Pauses Routine Intakes · Local Popcorn Brand Hits Stewart’s Shops Shelves · Coach Rich Johns Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor · Skidmore Hockey Player Leads Triathlon Fundraiser Aug 21 · Spa Catholic Baseball Champions Honored at Race Course · Mary Lou Doyle Crafts Custom Quarter‑Pole Keepsakes https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-19 6a85fd6cd50eae3c58364750 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1311 CDTA to roll out new bus routes Sunday · Saratoga County Animal Shelter pauses intake · New anti‑speeding billboard installed on Route 9 in Halfmoon · Capital Region wineries earn medals at 2026 New York Wine Classic · Saratoga County Board adopts 9/11 remembrance resolution · Saratoga rowers bring home medals from U19 World Championships · 105th Saratoga Sale shatters record with $118 million in gross sales · Supercars in the Park revs up at Saratoga Automobile Museum Aug 15 · Saratoga Police steps up enforcement of unlicensed taxis · Roohan Realty agents top July 2026 sales in Saratoga Springs https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-18 6a84ad43d50eae3c583639aa Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1438 Firefighters’ Cancer & Disability Foundation launches awareness drive, fundraiser Sep 5 · Troy streets temporarily closed for movie production · Four Capital Region firms advance in ‘Coolest Thing Made in NY’ contest · Traveling Vietnam War and 9/11 memorials heading to Glens Falls · Stewart’s Shops introduces new fall ice‑cream flavors · Free HOA & Condo Board Seminar held today in Saratoga Springs · Upstate Thrift & Apparel opens in Ballston Spa · Kha & Mel’s Coffee and Tea Room debuts at Love Albany Center · Davis siblings shine on the track, representing Saratoga · Neil Emanation 5K supports Firefighters’ Cancer & Disability Foundation https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-17 6a835b23d50eae3c583633f3 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1409 Four Capital Region businesses advance in 'Coolest Thing Made in NY' contest · Saratoga County moves to grant full property tax exemption for disabled veterans · Faith Food Pantry launches program to expand countywide food access · Stellantis recalls about 848,000 vehicles over rear‑view camera software issue · MCSPCA Pooch Plunge set for August 22 at Veterans Park Pool · Chef Noah Frese shares his culinary journey in Saratoga Springs · Saratoga rowers earn medals at U19 World Rowing Championships · Community mural unveiled at Galway Nature Preserve honoring land stewardship · City opens applications for short‑term residential rental licenses · Mayor urges residents to join county emergency notification system https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-16 6a820a0fd50eae3c58362e93 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1442 Free Job Fair Connects Job Seekers with Over 50 Local Employers · City Opens Applications for Short‑Term Rental Licenses · West Avenue Corridor Redesign Plan Unveiled · Faith Food Pantry Launches Program to Expand County Food Access · Saratoga Hospital Earns State’s First Age‑Friendly Pharmacy Designation · Josh Groban and Philadelphia Orchestra Delight SPAC Audience · Chef Noah Frese Shares Journey as Rising Saratoga Culinary Star · LongHorn Steakhouse Opens Second Capital Region Location in Wilton · Saratoga Rowers Bring Home Medals from U19 World Championships · Community Mural Unveiled at Galway Nature Preserve https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-15 6a80b723d50eae3c5836293a Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1349 Flock Safety Announces New Privacy Safeguards After Community Feedback · Free Job Fair Connects Job Seekers with Over 50 Local Employers · Saratoga County Fair Welcomes Over 53,000 Visitors This Year · National Hurricane Center Monitors One Potential Tropical System · Mayor Urges Residents to Sign Up for Wireless Emergency Alerts · Supercars Parade Rolls Through Saratoga Automobile Museum Saturday Morning · Community Unveils New Mural at Galway Nature Preserve · Saratoga Rowers Bring Home Silver Medals from U19 World Championships · Beloved Pope’s Pizzeria Shuts Doors After Four Decades · Golden Tempo Posts Fast Four‑Furlong Breeze En Route to Travers Stakes https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-14 6a7f662ad50eae3c5836241b Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1317 LongHorn Steakhouse opens second Capital Region location in Wilton · Saratoga Sale shatters record with $118 million in gross sales · Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market hosts second annual Peach Festival Saturday · Wilton man accused of taking money for nonexistent youth basketball team · Kim’s Place pizzeria and deli opens in Ballston Spa · Beloved Saratoga Springs pizzeria closes, recipes to live on · Saratoga Springs police step up enforcement of unlicensed taxi drivers · Saratoga rowers earn medals at U19 World Rowing Championships · Supercars on display at Saratoga Automobile Museum Saturday morning · Community mural unveiled at Galway Nature Preserve honoring land stewardship https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-13 6a7e873ed50eae3c5836215a Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1403 County Launches New Child Safety Review Commission · Harness Track Adds 350 Smoke Detectors After Summer Barn Fire · Record‑Breaking $118 Million at 105th Saratoga Sale · Ballston Spa Peach Festival Returns Saturday · Supercars Showcase Hits Saratoga Automobile Museum Saturday · Saratoga Springs Cracks Down on Unlicensed Taxis · Local Rowers Earn Medals at U19 World Championships · New Community Mural Unveiled at Galway Nature Preserve · Buttah Wins John Morrissey Stakes at Saratoga Race Course · Three Drivers Cited for Unlicensed Taxi Service https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-11 6a7bd250d50eae3c5836154f Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1325 https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-10 6a7a2231d50eae3c58360e0f Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1394 City Faces $5.3 Million Budget Gap · New Albany Costco Opens with 14,000 Members · Hannaford Recalls Deli and Produce Over Salmonella Risk · Capital Region Preps School Supply Drives for New School Year · Speakeasy Murder‑Mystery Event Arrives in Capital Region This September · Logan's Avengers Distribute Free School Supplies to 300 Students · Tuners in the Park Show Highlights Custom Cars at Saratoga Museum · Saratoga Bridges Raises $60,000 at Annual Golf Classic · First Annual Chocolate Milk Mile Supports School Cross‑Country · Corgi Cup Returns to Saratoga Race Course on August 16 https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-09 6a78cecad50eae3c58360737 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1327 Saratoga Springs projects $5.3 million budget shortfall · Thousands lose power across Rensselaer and Washington counties · Albany Costco opens, drawing Saratoga shoppers · Western Turnpike closed after Guilderland flooding · Corgi Cup returns to Saratoga Race Course Aug 16 · Northshire Bookstore celebrates 50 years in Saratoga Springs · Saratoga kids sip success in Lemonade Wars entrepreneurship contest · Bad Blood 5K raises funds for regional blood‑cancer nonprofit · Saratoga Regional YMCA invites community to fill 160‑year time capsule · First annual Chocolate Milk Mile runs at Saratoga High, supports cross‑country https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-08 6a77816dd50eae3c58360085 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1398 Young golfers capture titles at Ballston Spa Amateur Championship · Thousands experience power outage across Rensselaer and Washington Counties · Guilderland flooding forces closure of Western Turnpike · Hannaford issues recall of jalapeño‑containing deli and produce items · NY weather service issues advisories for Saturday, Aug 8 · Saratoga Springs projects $5.3 million budget shortfall · Costco opens its doors in Saratoga Springs · Bad Blood 5K raises funds for regional blood‑cancer nonprofit · Saratoga Regional YMCA seeks community contributions for 160‑year time capsule · First annual Chocolate Milk Mile races at Saratoga High School https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-07 6a762d58d50eae3c5835f92c Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1405 Thousands Lose Power Across Rensselaer and Washington Counties · Flooding Forces Western Turnpike Closure in Guilderland · Brown’s Beach Plans Re‑opening After Flood Damage · Costco Opens Its Doors in Albany After Record‑Breaking Sign‑ups · Saratoga Hospital Earns State‑First Age‑Friendly Pharmacy Honor · Lemonade Wars Sparks Young Entrepreneurs in Saratoga Camps · Saratoga YMCA Calls for Time‑Capsule Contributions on 160th Anniversary · Adrianne DeVaux Builds Her Own Barn and Equestrian Legacy in Saratoga · First Annual Chocolate Milk Mile Raises Funds for School Cross‑Country Teams · Saratoga Bridges Golf Classic Raises Over $60,000 for Disability Services https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-06 6a74dc45d50eae3c5835f313 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1416 Guilderland’s First Costco Opens to Shoppers · Shake Shack Debuts Stand‑Alone Location in Stuyvesant Plaza · Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Sets New County Revenue Record · Zante Greek Kitchen Opens in Guilderland · Historic Ulysses S. Grant Flag Returns to Saratoga County Cottage · NOVUS Launches Saratoga Race Course‑Inspired Apparel · Saratoga Bridges Raises $60,000 at J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic · Camp Abilities Saratoga Welcomes 15 Blind Campers · First Annual Chocolate Milk Mile Draws Runners at Saratoga High · Saratoga YMCA Invites Community to Contribute to 160th Anniversary Time Capsule https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-05 6a7385fd0e5747d903d1d969 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1379 Belmont Stakes Drives Record Economic Gains for Saratoga County · First Capital Region Costco Opens Thursday · Adirondack Circuit Dog Show Kicks Off at Saratoga County Fairgrounds · Airway Meadows Golf Club Launches 2026 Season with Discounted Play · Nine Upstate Companies Nominated for ‘Coolest Thing Made in New York’ Contest · Renegade Wins Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga Race Course · New York State Military Museum Debuts Augmented‑Reality Revolutionary War Exhibit · Alliance Saratoga Wrestling Club Earns Two National Titles in Atlantic City · Saratoga Springs Faces Ongoing Fiscal Crisis Over Budget Shortfalls · Air Force Veteran Sgt. John Herkert Honored by NewsChannel 13 https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-04 6a7233ec0e5747d903d1d297 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1342 First Capital Region Costco set to open Aug. 6 · USPS to host six Capital Region job fairs in August · Regeneron advances plans for new Saratoga Springs facility · Governor signs bill dedicating Route 9P Bridge to Assemblyman Bobby D’Andrea · Museum unveils Revolutionary War AR exhibit at Lake Ave. · Former public works commissioner sues Saratoga Springs over alleged power abuse · Washington Park receives new pedestrian safety upgrades · Saratoga wrestlers earn podium finishes in Atlantic City · Saratoga Springs Little League U11 all‑stars finish second statewide · Philadelphia Orchestra to open 60th season at SPAC on Aug. 5 https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-03 6a70fba40e5747d903d1cd5d Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1397 Brown’s Beach Closed Indefinitely After July Flooding · Eight-Horse Field Set for 2026 Whitney Stakes · Debate Continues Over Repairs to Martin Dunham Dam · Congresswoman Advocates for Flood Relief Funding in Albany County · AR Display Opens at New York State Military Museum · New Horse‑Perspective Exhibit Opens at Racing Hall of Fame · Saratoga Wrestlers Earn National Honors in Atlantic City · Saratoga Springs Little League All‑Stars Finish State Runners‑Up · Jesse Costa Turns Passion for Horses into Career at NYRA · Saratoga Springs Faces Fiscal Challenge Over Budget Shortfalls https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-08-01 6a6e3f040e5747d903d1c377 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1320 Brown's Beach Closed as Saratoga Lake Water Rises · Debate Continues Over Future of Martin Dunham Dam · Congress Member Advocates for Flood Relief Funding · Portion of Simons Road Washed Away in Castleton · Upscale Bar & Restaurant Set to Open in Guilderland · New ‘World From a Horse’s View’ Exhibit Opens at Racing Hall of Fame · Saratoga Automobile Museum Summer Auto Show Kicks Off Today · Saratoga Race Course Reopens After Historic Downpour · Saratoga Springs Little League Finishes as State Runners‑Up · Author Richard Cobello Holds Book Signing in Saratoga https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-31 6a6ced610e5747d903d1c01c Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1296 Road washed away in Castleton after heavy rain · Saratoga Race Course reopens after historic downpour · Weekend guide: July 31‑August 2 events across the Capital Region · Two women rescued from rising floodwaters in Coxsackie · Saratoga Special Stakes set for August 1 · Author Richard Cobello signs books at Impressions of Saratoga · Saratoga wrestling club brings home national titles · Counting Stars dazzles at Saratoga Race Course · Military museum launches AR exhibit on Saratoga battles https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-30 6a6bbd110e5747d903d1bb44 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1342 State of emergency declared for flash flooding in Capital Region · South End Children’s Café to merge with Unity House of Troy · Weekend guide: top events July 31‑August 2 across Capital Region · August performance lineup announced for Capital Region · Car parade honors Cohoes veteran’s 100th birthday · U.S. Women’s Hockey Gold Medalists to visit Saratoga Race Course on Whitney Day · New York State Military Museum launches augmented‑reality exhibit · Saratoga Wrestling Club earns two national titles in Atlantic City · Saratoga Springs Little League all‑stars finish as state runners‑up · Students paint uplifting mural at Saratoga Springs mental‑health office https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-29 6a69a6580e5747d903d1b150 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1269 Ballston Spa Kids Host Lemonade Benefit for Cancer Patient · Finch Paper Ends In-House Pulp Production, Impacting Local Loggers · Saratoga County Community Services Board Meets July 30 · Police Rescue Ten Horses from Saratoga Casino Barn Fire · Saratoga Book Festival Returns for Sixth Year · Youth Ballet Presents Summer Salsa Soirée · First Responders Save Horses in June Barn Fire · iRun Local Hosts 11th Annual Churney Gurney Trail Race · Saratoga Regional Health Center Opens to Public · Waldorf School Launches Screen‑Free Summer Camps · Shake Shack sets opening date in Guilderland · Spreading the Beautiful Game: Skidmore Alum Set to Host Summer Soccer Camp https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-27 6a67a4550e5747d903d1ac4f Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1267 Albany County Launches Street Psychiatry Program to Aid Homeless · Ackerman Foundation Grants $100K to 43 Local Nonprofits · Weather Office Issues Monday Alerts for Saratoga Area · New York State Museum Unveils ‘Revolutionary New York’ Exhibit · Sherry Hot Chicken & Grill Opens Doors in Malta · Youth Ballet Presents Summer Salsa Soirée at Saratoga Arts · First Responders Rescue Horses from Saratoga Casino Barn Fire · Saratoga Race Course Hosts Thoroughbred Aftercare Day · Waldorf School Offers Screen‑Free Summer Camps for Kids · iRun Local Announces 5‑Mile Churney Gurney Trail Race · Saratoga County Fair brings nostalgia and crafts to Ballston Spa · Local family celebrates 90 years of business across four generations https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-26 6a6652940e5747d903d1a895 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1240 Saratoga County Fair Celebrates Over 175 Years of History · New Bar and Café Opens in Germantown · Horror Film 'Bridgeport' Begins Shooting in Schenectady · Popular Ramen Chain Announces Saratoga Springs Location · Sherry Hot Chicken Set to Grand Open in Malta · Beagle School Completes $1.4 Million Renovation · Waldorf School Launches Screen‑Free Summer Camps · Skidmore Alum Hosts Community Summer Soccer Camp · iRun Local Presents 11th Annual Churney Gurney Trail Race · Sixth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Day Highlights Horse Welfare · ‘Bands and Brews’ live music and beer festival in Saratoga County · Saratoga’s Joe D’Agostino… Success on a Racetrack https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-25 6a6501330e5747d903d1a53d Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1163 Saratoga County Fair kicks off with crafts and nostalgia · Horror film 'Bridgeport' begins shooting in Schenectady · Three injured in wrong-way crash on Thruway in Coeymans · Cannabis‑related hospitalizations among NY kids on the rise · Small businesses sue over new Trump tariffs · Sixth Annual NY Thoroughbred Aftercare Day celebrates retired racehorses · iRun Local to host 11th Annual Churney Gurney Trail Race · Philadelphia Orchestra invites local brass players to SPAC amphitheater · Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Offers Community a Screen-Free Summer Camp Experience · 2026 Saratoga County Fair features 3 new attractions https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-24 6a63b0330e5747d903d1a17d Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1218 Schenectady nun honored with Good Neighbor Award · Amsterdam seeks state grant to upgrade Veterans Park soccer fields · Developers propose luxury resort at former Roeliff Jansen School · Brewers bring back infielder David Hamilton from injured list · Michael Kim shoots historic 59 at 3M Open · Saratoga County Fair opens with historic celebrations · Waldorf School launches screen‑free summer camps · iRun Local to host 11th annual Churney Gurney Trail Race · Kuma Ani ramen chain opens new Saratoga location · City Council to review public comment procedures · Spreading the Beautiful Game: Skidmore Alum Set to Host Summer Soccer Camp · Calling Brass Players of All Ages! SPAC Hosts Annual Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on Amphitheater Stage https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-23 6a6261ce16b75a4de53f5d20 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1226 Digital Partnership Targets Repeat Shoplifting in Capital Region · Sarcoma Strong Expands 5K Fundraiser to Boost Research Funding · Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Searches for Missing Clifton Park Resident · UAlbany Football Ranked 11th in CAA Preseason Poll · McDonald’s Gives Free Backpacks to Students in Capital Region · NYRA STAR Kids Day Returns July 26 with New Attractions · Waldorf School Launches Screen‑Free Summer Camps · iRun Local Announces 11th Annual Churney Gurney Trail Race · Equine Eyes Interactive Exhibit Opens at Racing Hall of Fame · Saratoga Race Course Honors First Responders · Cassandra Kubinski to play Caffe Lena · Calling Brass Players of All Ages! SPAC Hosts Annual Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on Amphitheater Stage for Local Musicians https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-22 6a610d4b4e973acf9a86704f Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:26:44 GMT 1239 Ballston Spa Cell Towers Move to New Monotower · Saratoga County Fair Opens with Farming Focus · Ellis Hospital Implants First Aurora Defibrillator in Region · Capital Region Preps for National Night Out in August · Albany Gas Prices Rise Slightly, Up 8.5 Cents · Roohan Realty Welcomes New Agent Teri Kleinmann · Winners Circle 518 Launches Community Fitness Club · Jockeys vs. Horsemen Charity Basketball Game Set for Aug. 5 · Women + Wealth Event to Celebrate Equality Day on Aug. 25 · Trainer Kinnon LaRose Earns First Saratoga Win · CRL live at the Joe was a success! · Saratoga County Fair Returns: Announces Lineup in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-21 6a5fbbde4e973acf9a866cdc Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1261 South Colonie school bus involved in chain‑reaction crash · Troy offers free bulk‑trash pickup · NY weather office issues advisories for today · La Liga chief calls for FIFA president’s resignation · NFL training camps kick off with new coaches · Women + Wealth event to empower 400 women on Aug 25 · Shaker High student wins national sabre title · Saratoga County Fair opens with rodeo and Flying Wallendas · NYRA honors first responders with free race day · Wednesday mornings added to Breakfast & Farm Tour · Bands & Brews Festival debuts July 26 in Saratoga County · Ballston Spa woman gives hoarded homes a second chance https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-20 6a5e6b8e4e973acf9a8668f0 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1235 Saratoga County Fair kicks off July 21‑26 with celebrations · Boil‑water advisory issued for parts of Ballston · NYRA offers free race‑course admission to first responders July 23 · Annual Jockey‑vs‑Horsemen charity basketball game set for Aug 5 · Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival hosts virtual Holocaust film panel Aug 7 · Fair lineup unveiled: “Liberty, Land, Legacy” theme for July 21‑26 · New fitness club Winners Circle 518 builds community through workouts · iTheater Saratoga opens registration for summer youth theater camp · Trainer Kinnon LaRose celebrates first Saratoga Race Course win · Women in Business Group enjoys networking golf outing at Airway Meadows · Saratoga Spa State Park’s Peerless Pool reopens after $3.6M renovation · Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga to perform at Philip Philips concert on Aug 1 https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-19 6a5d1db04e973acf9a8661a4 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1280 Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Ballston · Air Quality Health Advisory Continues Across Capital Region · Saratoga County Fair Kicks Off July 21 with Patriotic Theme · Inaugural Albanian Heritage Festival Lights Up Capital Region · State Police Seize Over 500 Pounds of Cannabis After High‑Speed Chase · Sunday Stroll Guided Tours Continue Through September · Winners Circle 518 Brings Community Fitness to Saratoga Springs · Jockeys vs. Horsemen Charity Basketball Game Set for August 5 · Jewish Cultural Festival to Host Holocaust Film Panel on August 7 · iTheater Saratoga Opens Registration for Summer Youth Theater Camp · Women in Business Golf Mixer · Veterans & Community Housing Coalition launches first Red, White & Luau fundraiser https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-18 6a5bcb0c4e973acf9a865d1e Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1269 Boil water advisory issued for parts of Ballston · Air‑quality health advisory remains as wildfire smoke lingers · Saratoga County Fair kicks off July 21 with patriotic theme · Thunderstorms expected to clear smoke ahead of World Cup final · NY State Police seize 500 lb of cannabis after Northway pursuit · The Collective marketplace opens on Broadway with 15+ local vendors · Saratoga Springs DPW releases fall leaf‑pickup calendar · Winners Circle 518 builds community through fitness events · Jockey‑versus‑horsemen charity basketball game set for Aug 5 · Jewish Cultural Festival streams Holocaust film panel Aug 7 · Women in Business Golf Mixer · iTheater Saratoga Summer Youth Theater Camp https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-17 6a5a75d04e973acf9a865901 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1290 Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates hazy skies over Capital Region · FBI Albany alerts public to scam calls spoofing agency number · Assemblyman proposes statewide 'Take Me Home' registry for vulnerable residents · WWE SmackDown heads to Albany’s MVP Arena tonight · Red Cross declares emergency over national blood shortage · Saratoga Springs City Council discusses summer concert series and budget · The Collective marketplace opens with 15+ local vendors · Saratoga County Fair kicks off July 21 with patriotic theme · iTheater Saratoga opens registration for summer youth theater camp · Saratoga Race Course posts entries for Saturday’s races · Women in Business Golf Mixer · Saratoga Spa State Park’s Peerless Pool reopens after $3.6M renovation https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-16 6a59274f4e973acf9a86526a Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1226 Canadian wildfire smoke brings unhealthy air to Capital Region · Apple Weather app displays inaccurate air‑quality index in Capital Region · OrthoNY opens new orthopedic clinic in Wilton at Saratoga Regional Health Center · Saratoga County Fair announces July 21‑26 schedule celebrating America’s 250th anniversary · Weekend guide highlights Bark, Brew & Tattoo event in Saratoga Springs · Tang Museum hosts community open house on July 18 · Women in Business Golf Mixer kicks off Sunday in Saratoga County · Annual jockey‑versus‑horsemen charity basketball game set for Aug 5 · Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival hosts virtual panel on Holocaust film Aug 7 · More Than a Workout: Winner’s Circle 518 Builds Community Through Fitness · Gibson Brothers bringing their own brand of bluegrass to Music Haven https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-15 6a57d89ff727888b24a27f37 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1233 NYC Weather Service Issues Heat and Thunderstorm Advisories for Today · Albany County Sheriff Announces He Won’t Run for Fifth Term · Capital Region Thrift Crawl Set for July 25 · DEC Continues Rabies Monitoring on Turtle Island After Beaver Case · Free Saratoga Summer Trolley Service Rolls Out for Season · Saratoga Race Course Opens 2026 Season with July 4 Opening Day · Tang Museum Hosts Annual Community Open House Saturday · Trainer Todd Pletcher Nears 6,000 Wins Amid Recent Slump · New York City Ballet Returns to SPAC for 60th Anniversary Residency · First Week of Saratoga Racing Highlights Emerging Trends · First‑ever Albanian Festival to celebrate culture, community in the Capital Region · Odd Racing Partnerships https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-14 6a569548f727888b24a279fe Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1184 Capital Region Thrift Crawl Returns July 25 · Summer Hand‑On Activities for Families Across the Capital Region · Schenectady Roller Skaters Fundraise for National Championship · Local Farms Plan Blueberry Festivals This Summer · Historian’s Office Calls for ‘Voices From Saratoga’ Exhibit Proposals · Saratoga Springs Ticket Wins Third‑Prize Powerball · Shaker High School Student Claims National Fencing Title · Bobbles & Lace Brings Affordable High Fashion to Saratoga · Spa City Bombers Baseball Camp Wraps Up July 13‑16 · Saratoga Race Course Opens 2026 Season Amid Heat · World Cup Watch Party in Wiswall Park · 28th Annual Safe Summer Program for Kids to Wear Bike Helmets https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-13 6a553749f727888b24a27296 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1264 Capital Region farms gear up for blueberry festivals this summer · Albany authority seeks developer for first phase of Saint Rose campus redevelopment · New fragrance boutique set to open at Crossgates Mall this fall · Sabres lock up forward Peyton Krebs on four‑year, $18 million deal · Kyle Schwarber to lead off for NL in All‑Star Game Tuesday night · Summer Trolley returns, running daily from Broadway to the Race Course · Saratoga Race Course kicks off 2026 racing season after 4th‑of‑July weekend · Northshire Bookstore celebrates 50 years with special events · Spa City Bombers launch 37th annual youth baseball camp · NYC Ballet celebrates 60th anniversary residency at SPAC · Life is Good co‑founder to visit Saratoga Springs store Friday · World Cup Watch Party in Wiswall Park https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-11 6a529328f727888b24a26bd4 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1244 Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $25K for Montgomery Families · Equine Sanctuary Adds Fire Rescue Kits After Recent Barn Fire · Top Local Soccer Star Payton Galuski Commits to Penn State · Resident Paving Notice: Street Work Scheduled July 20‑23 · Mayor Releases Draft Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance · Northshire Bookstore Hosts J.R. Ward Afternoon · Cardona’s Market Launches ‘The Starting Gate’ Breakfast Sandwich · Saratoga Race Course Opens 2026 Season Amid Heat · NYC Ballet Celebrates 60th Anniversary Residency at SPAC · Safe Summer Bike Helmet Program Gives Free Ice Cream to Kids · Celeste Susany making her mark in equine art · Upbeat on the Roof concert series launches at Tang Museum https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-10 6a51429ff727888b24a268e5 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1244 Local soccer star commits to Penn State · Druthers family launches cancer support foundation · Safe Summer Bike Helmet program hands out 5,000 ice‑cream tickets · Road closures planned for Schenectady County SummerNight · Ballston Spa hosts USMNT World Cup watch party · Cardona’s Market debuts ‘The Starting Gate’ sandwich · 4‑H Open House draws 200 members at Saratoga Race Course · Saratoga Race Course opens 2026 season · NYC Ballet celebrates 60th residency at SPAC · Northshire Bookstore marks 50 years with August celebration · CRL ice cream tour: Humpty Dumpty Ice Cream & Subs · Camp Abilities Saratoga is the Chosen Beneficiary of Western Sun Foundation’s Goose Golf Tournament https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-09 6a4ff03e285739ed526e73fe Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1246 State Bill Proposed to Expand Adaptive Swim Safety for Children with Disabilities · Safe Summer Bike Helmet Program Distributes Free Helmets to Kids · Road Closures Planned for Schenectady County SummerNight Block Party · E‑Bike Rentals Now Available at Saratoga National Historical Park · New Advisory Committee Formed to Boost Horse‑Racing Fire Safety · NYC Ballet Celebrates 60 Years at SPAC with Summer Residency · Saratoga Race Course Opens 2026 Season After Fourth of July Weekend · Children’s Museum Unveils ‘Fab Lab’ Interactive Exhibit · The Collective Marketplace Opens Inside Chow Bella Downtown · Coach Lambert & Coach Long Baseball Camp Returns July 13–16 · World Cup Watch Party in Wiswall Park · 50 Years of Northshire Bookstore https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-08 6a4e9eca6ec0811246c637fe Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1251 Star Pitcher Justin Verlander Announces Retirement After 2026 Season · 2026 Emmy Nominations Unveiled, HBO Leads with ‘The Pitt’ · New York Courts to Ban Smart Glasses in Courtrooms · Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Discusses AI Transforming the Auto Industry · AP Photojournalists Share Top Images of the Day · New York City Ballet Returns to SPAC for Summer Residency · Tang Museum Launches ‘Upbeat on the Roof’ Concert Series · Saratoga Comedy Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup · Active Gas Leak on Sherwood Trail Repaired · Grateful Threads Vintage Store Closes After Five Years · National Video Game Day brings back childhood memories on CRL · Best Capital Region Mom speaks about bond with daughter https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-07 6a4d4d446ec0811246c63475 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1234 Police issue arrest warrant in Troy homicide case · Ringo Starr slated for Albany concert this fall · Albany leaders urge increased street monitoring after weekend shootings · Ballston Spa woman charged with false DMV filing after alleged DUI crash · USPS announces upcoming job fairs across Capital Region · Gas leak on Sherwood Trail repaired by police · Saratoga Race Course kicks off its longest meeting of the year · Chow Bella launches The Collective indoor marketplace · Saratoga Central Catholic baseball team parades after back‑to‑back state titles · Saratoga judo athlete Jess Alaynick wins bronze in Chile · Saratoga artist fulfills father's dream; Inspiring next generation through equine paintings · All free museum, adventure passes available at Capital Region libraries https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-07-06 6a4c1e1b6ec0811246c63193 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1225 Woman in Ballston Spa crash accused of DMV fraud · 13‑year‑old arrested with loaded ghost gun in Albany · Troy man sentenced to 22 years‑to‑life in gun possession case · 14‑year‑old charged after firing fireworks at Albany homes · NY weather service issues heat and storm advisories for July 6 · Saratoga Race Course rolls out new summer menu · Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee attacks charter proposals · Booked wins G3 Sanford Stakes at Saratoga · Local judoka Jess Alaynick earns bronze in Chile · Glens Falls native Makaia Carpenter builds international riding career from Saratoga · Spa City celebrates Fourth of July · Saratoga Sweet Shops Earn National Recognition https://gmna.ca/saratoga-springs/local-sunset/2026-06-24 6a3c0c2f6ec0811246c6043c Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT 1174 Capital Region BOCES launches new nurse aide training program · Albany unveils plan for permanent intercity bus hub at Empire State Plaza · DOJ to announce results of multimillion‑dollar healthcare fraud probe in Capital Region · Primary election results: Oberacker wins NY‑19, other races tallied · Ballston Spa opens combined counseling and wellness therapy space · Police seek suspect in June 6 Saratoga Casino incident · Man jailed after hammer attack and standoff at Saratoga home · County proposes changes to Emergency Mass Notification System · Saratoga Springs celebrates fifth annual Juneteenth with citywide events · Short‑term rental licenses now open for applications in Saratoga Springs · Window cleaner rescues three ducklings trapped in storm drain · Father’s Day Run