The Local Sunset
Saratoga Springs · Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
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- ASaratoga Springs projects $5.3 million budget shortfallNEWS10 ABC
- AThousands lose power across Rensselaer and Washington countiesNEWS10 ABC
- AAlbany Costco opens, drawing Saratoga shoppersSaratoga TODAY
- AWestern Turnpike closed after Guilderland floodingNEWS10 ABC
- ACorgi Cup returns to Saratoga Race Course Aug 16NEWS10 ABC
- BNorthshire Bookstore celebrates 50 years in Saratoga SpringsSaratogian
- BSaratoga kids sip success in Lemonade Wars entrepreneurship contestWNYT NewsChannel 13
- BBad Blood 5K raises funds for regional blood‑cancer nonprofitNEWS10 ABC
- BSaratoga Regional YMCA invites community to fill 160‑year time capsuleNEWS10 ABC
- BFirst annual Chocolate Milk Mile runs at Saratoga High, supports cross‑countrySaratoga TODAY
Stories from this broadcast
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Saratoga Springs Faces $5.3 Million Budget Gap
Saratoga Springs officials project a $5.3 million budget deficit for 2026, citing rising costs and financial planning challenges despite steady tourism revenue.
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Northshire Bookstore Marks 50 Years in Saratoga Springs
Northshire Bookstore marked its 50th anniversary on August 8, 2026, with a day of community events in Saratoga Springs, highlighting its five‑decade legacy as…
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Brown's Beach Plans Reopening After Historic Floods
Brown's Beach management is preparing to reopen the Stillwater, NY waterfront after historic flood damage, aiming to restore a popular local recreation spot.
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Thousands Lose Power in Rensselaer and Washington Counties
National Grid reported a power outage on August 7, 2026 that left thousands of customers in Rensselaer and Washington counties without electricity, with…
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Saratoga Kids Sip Success in Lemonade Wars Contest
Saratoga Springs campers competed in a summer lemonade contest that taught them entrepreneurship basics, with organizers providing business guidance and…
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NYRA and Churchill Downs Launch 2027 Thoroughbred Championship Series
NYRA and Churchill Downs announced a new season‑long championship for three‑year‑old thoroughbreds, debuting in 2027 at Saratoga and other NYRA tracks, to…
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Costco Opens New Albany Warehouse After Years of Planning
Costco opened a new warehouse at 1701 Western Avenue in Albany on August 6, 2026, after years of planning, and has issued 14,000 memberships. The store is…
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Bad Blood 5K Raises Funds for Regional Blood‑Cancer Nonprofit
Hundreds ran the Bad Blood 5K at Siena University on August 6, 2026, raising money for a regional blood‑cancer nonprofit. The event aimed to support patients,…
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Western Turnpike Shut Down After Flooding in Guilderland
Heavy rain on August 6, 2026, flooded portions of the Western Turnpike in Guilderland, NY, leading officials to close the road and redirect traffic while…
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Saratoga YMCA Seeks Community Items for 160‑Year Time Capsule
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is asking local residents to donate items for a time capsule celebrating its 160th anniversary, aiming to preserve community…
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Corgi Cup Returns to Saratoga Race Course Aug 16
The second annual Corgi Cup will be held at Saratoga Race Course on August 16, 2026, offering a community‑focused celebration featuring corgis.
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First Chocolate Milk Mile Raises Funds for Cross-Country Teams
The inaugural Chocolate Milk Mile at Saratoga Springs High School on August 5 raised money for the district’s boys and girls cross-country teams, featuring…
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