The Local Sunset
Saratoga Springs · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ACounty Launches New Child Safety Review CommissionNEWS10 ABC
- AHarness Track Adds 350 Smoke Detectors After Summer Barn FireWNYT NewsChannel 13
- ARecord‑Breaking $118 Million at 105th Saratoga SaleSaratoga TODAY
- ABallston Spa Peach Festival Returns SaturdaySaratoga TODAY
- ASupercars Showcase Hits Saratoga Automobile Museum SaturdaySaratoga TODAY
- BSaratoga Springs Cracks Down on Unlicensed TaxisSaratoga TODAY
- BLocal Rowers Earn Medals at U19 World ChampionshipsSaratoga TODAY
- BNew Community Mural Unveiled at Galway Nature PreserveSaratoga TODAY
- BButtah Wins John Morrissey Stakes at Saratoga Race CourseSaratoga TODAY
- BThree Drivers Cited for Unlicensed Taxi ServiceWNYT NewsChannel 13
Stories from this broadcast
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Saratoga County Forms 53‑Member Child Safety Commission
Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby announced a 53‑member Child Safety Review Commission on August 12, 2026, uniting law‑enforcement, educators, faith…
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Saratoga Springs Steps Up Against Unlicensed Taxi Services
Saratoga Springs Public Safety and Code Enforcement announced a heightened crackdown on unlicensed taxi and rideshare drivers after resident complaints,…
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Capital Region's Third Annual Comedy Competition Returns This Fall
The Capital Region’s third annual comedy competition will run from September to October 2026 across Saratoga venues, organized by local comedy leaders to…
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Harness Track Installs 350 Smoke Detectors After Fatal Barn Fire
Saratoga Harness Track is adding 350 smoke detectors throughout its barns in August 2026 to improve fire safety after a fatal June fire. The upgrade seeks to…
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Saratoga Rowers Bring Home Bronze and Silver from U19 Worlds
Olivia Lill and Parker Mansfield of Saratoga Rowing Association earned bronze in the mixed eight and silver medals for the USA at the U19 World Championships…
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Capital Region Weekend Events Guide Aug 14‑16
Regional organizers present a weekend guide featuring the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair, Harbor Jam, and Troy Pig Out, highlighting family‑friendly and…
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Record‑Breaking $118 Million Gross at 105th Saratoga Sale
Fasig‑Tipton’s 105th Saratoga Sale in August 2026 generated $118.2 million in gross sales, including 35 yearlings sold for seven‑figure prices. The result…
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New Mural Celebrates Conservation at Galway Nature Preserve
Community volunteers, Saratoga Arts, and the Saratoga PLAN stewardship center unveiled a grant‑funded mural at Galway Nature Preserve on August 11, 2026,…
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Ballston Spa Peach Festival Returns Saturday at Wiswall Park
The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is holding its second‑annual Peach Festival on August 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wiswall Park, featuring peach‑themed foods…
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Buttah Captures John Morrissey Stakes at Saratoga
Buttah, a four‑year‑old gray colt, won the John Morrissey Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on August 13, marking its fifth career victory. The triumph adds to…
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Supercars in the Park Arrives at Saratoga Museum Saturday
The Saratoga Automobile Museum will host the “Supercars in the Park” exhibition on August 15, featuring exotic high‑performance cars in a family‑friendly…
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Three Drivers Cited for Unlicensed Taxi Service
Saratoga Springs police cited three drivers in August 2026 for providing taxi‑like services without the required licenses, responding to summer‑season…
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