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Capital Region Districts Release 2026‑27 School Start Dates
Capital Region school districts, including Saratoga Springs, have announced start dates for the 2026‑27 school year to aid families and staff in planning.
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Three Capital Region Firms Reach Final Eight in NY Innovation Contest
Three Capital Region businesses have advanced to the final eight of the "Coolest Thing Made in NY" competition, highlighting regional creativity and…
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Saratoga Native Frank Catrone’s Family Reflects on Early 1900s Roots
Frank Catrone’s descendants recall his upbringing on High Rock Avenue in the early 1900s, using his story to highlight Saratoga Springs’ historic community…
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DEC Awards $19,005 Grant to Study Hemlock‑Eating Bug in Glenville
The Department of Environmental Conservation and local officials have secured a $19,005 grant to study a hemlock‑eating bug threatening trees in Glenville, NY,…
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CSX Train Strikes SUV at Catskill Crossing, Minor Injuries Reported
A CSX freight train struck a Toyota SUV at a Catskill railroad crossing on Tuesday morning, resulting in minor injuries to the driver. Emergency responders…
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Saratoga Springs Debuts ‘Garage Gallery’ Public‑Art Initiative
Saratoga Springs has launched the Garage Gallery program, converting vacant garages into rotating exhibition spaces for local artists to revitalize underused…
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Saratoga Track Season Shapes Local Housing Market Trends
The end of Saratoga’s track season triggers a predictable shift in housing demand, offering buyers more negotiating power and altering the inventory of homes…
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Spa Catholic Baseball Champions Honored at Saratoga Race Course
Spa Catholic’s state‑champion baseball team was honored in the Winner’s Circle at Saratoga Race Course on August 20, 2026, with coaches and race‑course staff…
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Operation Song Honors Veterans with Music at Glenville Museum
Operation Song on September 19 at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum will pair veterans with Nashville singer‑songwriters for a night of storytelling and…
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Skidmore Hockey Player Leads Triathlon Fundraiser for Oncology
Bryce Terry and four Skidmore hockey teammates competed in the August 21 Beyond the Summit Triathlon in North Conway to raise funds for Memorial Hospital's…
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Back-to-School Bash to Celebrate Families in Clifton Park
Clifton Park’s Back‑to‑School Bash on August 27 offers families a day of games, food and resource booths to help prepare for the new school year, drawing…
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Local Coach Rich Johns Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Rich Johns, a Saratoga Springs tennis coach, received the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Legacy All‑American Lifetime Achievement Award on August 20,…
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Spa Catholic Baseball Team Honored at Saratoga Race Course
Spa Catholic’s baseball team and coaches were honored at Saratoga Race Course after winning consecutive state championships, highlighting the community’s…
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Skidmore Student Leads Triathlon Fundraiser for Oncology
Bryce Terry and four Skidmore hockey teammates led the second annual Beyond the Summit Triathlon in North Conway, NH on August 21, 2026, to raise funds for…
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Endangered Montagu’s Harrier Achieves First Successful Chick Rearing
An endangered Montagu’s harrier successfully raised chicks at a secret site in August 2026, marking a key conservation milestone and highlighting the impact of…
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Olivia Grant Appointed Principal of Division Street Elementary
Olivia Grant was named principal of Division Street Elementary in Saratoga Springs on August 20, 2026, in a move aimed at preserving the school’s strong…
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Retired K‑9 Eddie Shows Life Cycle of Police Dogs
Retired K‑9 Eddie of the Colonie Police Department illustrates the training, duties, and retirement process for police dogs, informing the public about their…
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Saratoga Springs Launches ‘Garage Gallery’ Art Program
Saratoga Springs introduced the Garage Gallery program on August 20, 2026 to display local artists’ work in public spaces, advancing the city’s cultural…
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USPS Proposes Rule to Limit Mail‑Ballot Use
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a regulation that would limit mail‑in ballot use for the November election, pending Supreme Court approval, potentially…
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Beloved Irish Pub Owner Joan Desadora Dies at 86
Joan Desadora, 86, owner of the beloved downtown Irish pub The Parting Glass, died on August 20, marking a significant loss for Saratoga Springs’ hospitality…
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State Grants $5.4 Million to Seven Capital Region Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul’s New York State County Infrastructure Grant Program awarded over $5.4 million to seven Capital Region projects on August 21, 2026, as…
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Druthers Brewing Starts Free Summer Trolley Service
Druthers Brewing Company launched a free summer trolley in Saratoga Springs, connecting downtown, the race course, and the lake with service Thursday through…
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Zoning Board to Review Tannery Commons Permit
The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on August 26 to decide on a special use permit for the mixed‑use Tannery Commons project at 125 Bath Street,…
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Field Set for 2026 Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course announced the field for the 157th Travers Stakes, set for August 29, 2026, confirming the race as the highlight of the summer meet and a…