The Local Sunset
Saratoga Springs · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AYoung golfers capture titles at Ballston Spa Amateur ChampionshipThe Daily Gazette
- AThousands experience power outage across Rensselaer and Washington CountiesNEWS10 ABC
- AGuilderland flooding forces closure of Western TurnpikeNEWS10 ABC
- AHannaford issues recall of jalapeño‑containing deli and produce itemsNEWS10 ABC
- ANY weather service issues advisories for Saturday, Aug 8The Daily Gazette
- BSaratoga Springs projects $5.3 million budget shortfallNEWS10 ABC
- BCostco opens its doors in Saratoga SpringsSaratoga TODAY
- BBad Blood 5K raises funds for regional blood‑cancer nonprofitNEWS10 ABC
- BSaratoga Regional YMCA seeks community contributions for 160‑year time capsuleNEWS10 ABC
- BFirst annual Chocolate Milk Mile races at Saratoga High SchoolSaratoga TODAY
Stories from this broadcast
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Young Golfers Win Capital Region Amateur Titles
Three young golfers won the Capital Region Amateur Championship titles at Ballston Spa Country Club during the August 3‑5 tournament, highlighting the region’s…
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Saratoga Springs Faces $5.3 Million Budget Shortfall
Saratoga Springs city officials forecast a $5.3 million budget deficit for the next fiscal year, despite increased tourism revenue. The shortfall may affect…
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Lemonade Contest Sparks Entrepreneurial Skills for Albany Kids
A four‑week summer program in Saratoga Springs ended with a lemonade‑selling contest that taught Albany kids essential business fundamentals, promoting…
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Thousands Lose Power in Rensselaer and Washington Counties
A regional power failure on Friday morning left thousands of residents in Rensselaer and Washington Counties without electricity, disrupting homes, businesses…
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Costco Launches New Warehouse in Saratata Springs
Costco Wholesale opened a full‑service warehouse at 1701 Western Avenue in Saratoga Springs on August 6, 2026, after securing 14,000 memberships. The store…
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Brown’s Beach Set to Reopen After Flood Closure
Brown’s Beach in Stillwater, NY, is set to reopen in early August 2026 after a week‑long closure caused by historic flooding, restoring a popular spot for…
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Western Turnpike Closed After Guilderland Flooding Submerges Police Cruiser
Heavy rain on August 6, 2026, caused flooding in Guilderland that submerged a police cruiser and forced the closure of the Western Turnpike, disrupting travel…
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Bad Blood 5K Raises Funds for Blood‑Cancer Nonprofit
Hundreds participated in the Bad Blood 5K on August 6 at Siena University, raising funds for a local nonprofit that supports blood‑cancer patients.
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Hannaford Recalls Jalapeño Deli and Produce Items
Hannaford is recalling jalapeño‑containing deli and produce items sold in Capital Region stores after a supplier warning of possible salmonella, urging…
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YMCA Calls for Community Items for 160‑Year Time Capsule
The Saratoga Regional YMCA has opened an ongoing invitation for community members to contribute items to a commemorative time capsule that will be sealed…
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NWS Issues Heat, Thunderstorm and Flood Advisories for NY Saturday
The National Weather Service issued heat, thunderstorm and flash‑flood advisories for New York State, including Saratoga County, on Saturday, Aug 8, 2026, to…
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First Chocolate Milk Mile Race Benefits Saratoga Cross‑Country
The first Chocolate Milk Mile race at Saratoga High School on August 8 raised money for the school’s cross‑country teams, drawing participants of all ages…
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