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Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl Scheduled for Oct. 17
The Preservation Foundation’s 14th annual pub crawl starts at Druthers Brewing Company on Oct. 17, raising funds for historic downtown preservation.
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Lake George Oktoberfest Begins with Flapjacks
Lake George's 15th Oktoberfest kicked off in October 2026 with food, music and flapjacks, featuring local vendors and attracting visitors. The festival…
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Fans Spin Wheel at Albany's Palace Theatre
Game‑show fans attended a live Wheel of Fortune event with audience participation at Albany's Palace Theatre on October 9, 2026.
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Saratoga Voices Choir to Present 'One Land, Many Voices' Concert
The Saratoga Voices Choir will perform the “One Land, Many Voices” concert on Oct. 25 at Universal Preservation Hall, offering a varied choral program for the…
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Saratoga Fall Festival Returns Oct. 24
The Downtown Business Alliance will hold its 25th‑anniversary Fall Festival on Oct. 24 on Caroline Street, offering family attractions and local vendors as…
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Spook Out Cancer 5K Raises $20,000
The Spook Out Cancer 5K held at Saratoga Spa State Park raised $20,000 for the American Cancer Society, supporting research and patient services.
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Doctors Share Simple Habits for Better Mood on World Mental Health Day
Doctors in the Capital Region, NY, offered simple daily habits to boost mood and support mental health on World Mental Health Day.
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Summer EBT Funds Must Be Used by Oct. 14
The Department of Social Services says remaining Summer EBT benefits must be used by Oct. 14, 2026, as the SNAP program resets for the new fiscal year.
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24th Annual "The Way We Were" Car Show Returns Sunday
The 24th annual "The Way We Were" Car Show will take place Sunday in downtown Ballston Spa, highlighting classic vehicles and attracting visitors to the county.
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Flipside Gaming Opens New Spot in Saratoga Springs
Flipside Gaming launched a new downtown gaming venue in Saratoga Springs on October 7, 2026, broadening the city’s entertainment offerings.
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Saratoga Voices Choir to Present “One Land, Many Voices”
The Saratoga Voices Choir will hold a concert on Oct. 25 at Universal Preservation Hall, featuring a program that highlights local talent and unity, with…
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Spook Out Cancer 5K Raises $20,000 for ACS
The second‑annual Spook Out Cancer 5K in Saratoga State Park collected $20,000 for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, with runners in costume…
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New Public Mural Opens on Beekman Street
Juliana Haliti of Saratoga Springs Arts District Inc. completed a public mural at 70 Beekman Street in October 2026 as part of the CHARM initiative, improving…
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Adirondack Winery Raises $160,000 for Breast Cancer Walk
The winery’s October fundraiser collected $160,000 for the Making Strides breast cancer walk, supporting patients and community health.
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Classic Car Show Returns to Ballston Spa Sunday
Ballston Spa will host the 24th "The Way We Were" classic car show on Oct. 11, featuring vintage cars and activities for families.
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Saratoga Fall Festival Marks 25th Year on Caroline Street
The downtown business alliance will hold the Saratoga Fall Festival on October 24, marking its 25th anniversary with attractions and trick‑or‑treating from…
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School Treasurer Lucille Murphy Targets Weightlifting Triple Crown
Saratoga Springs school district treasurer Lucille Murphy is competing in the 2026 USA Weightlifting Masters Triple Crown, aiming to meet personal goals and…
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Fire Chief Gives Battery Safety Tips for Fire Week
In October 2026, the Albany fire chief provided lithium‑ion battery safety advice to local residents as part of Fire Prevention Week, aiming to reduce…
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Angel Names Walk Returns to Saratoga Spa State Park
The Angel Names Association’s annual walk returns to Saratoga Spa State Park in October 2026, providing support for families who have lost an infant and…
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State of Emergency Declared After South Glens Falls Water Main Break
A water main break in South Glens Falls led officials to declare a state of emergency on October 8, 2026, to manage repairs and protect residents amid service…
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Governor Declares State Emergency Over Measles Outbreak
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency on Oct. 5, 2026, to address a rising measles outbreak in New York State and enable resource…
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Flipside Gaming Opens New Venue in Saratoga Springs
Flipside Gaming opened a new gaming venue in Saratoga Springs on October 7, 2026, celebrated with a ribbon‑cutting event, expanding local entertainment choices.
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Boutique Expands Kitchen Tools Ahead of International Chefs Day
Compliments to the Chef unveiled new kitchen tools in Saratoga Springs ahead of International Chefs Day, supporting local chefs and home cooks. The launch was…
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Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl Returns Oct. 17
The 14th annual Pints for Preservation pub crawl, organized by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and Druthers Brewing Company, takes place on Oct.…