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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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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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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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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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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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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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Weekend Guide: Capital Region Events Aug 7‑9
The guide outlines a range of outdoor, cultural, family, culinary and evening activities across the Capital Region, including Saratoga Springs, for the weekend…
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Historic U.S. Flag to Return to Grant Cottage After 141 Years
A historic U.S. flag will be displayed again at Grant Cottage State Historic Site in late August 2026, ending a 141‑year absence and providing visitors a…
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Saratoga Bridges Golf Classic Raises Over $60,000 for Disability Services
The J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic held on July 27 at McGregor Links raised over $60,000 for Saratoga Bridges' Arc chapter, funding programs for…
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Saratoga Hospital Wins New York’s First Age‑Friendly Pharmacy Honor
Saratoga Hospital has become the first New York hospital to earn a state‑first age‑friendly pharmacy honor, recognizing its excellence in serving older adults…
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Costco Opens New Warehouse in Albany After 14,000 Sign‑ups
Costco opened a new warehouse at 1701 Western Avenue in Albany on August 6, 2026, after enrolling 14,000 members beforehand, giving Capital Region shoppers a…
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Chocolate Milk Mile Raises Funds for Cross‑Country Teams
The inaugural Chocolate Milk Mile, a 10‑kilometer race ending with chocolate milk, was held on August 3 at Saratoga Springs High School track, with proceeds…
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Brown’s Beach Nears Reopening After Flood Damage
Brown’s Beach in Stillwater, NY is preparing to reopen after historic flood damage forced its closure, with cleanup and repairs ongoing as of Aug. 6, 2026. The…
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Adrianne DeVaux Builds Own Barn, Pursues Equestrian Career
Adrianne DeVaux is building her own barn in Saratoga while training as a rider, aiming for an independent equestrian career. The August 6, 2026 feature…
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Flooding Closes Western Turnpike in Guilderland
Local police shut down a flooded portion of the Western Turnpike in Guilderland on Thursday evening, affecting commuters and emergency responders, with…
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Saratoga YMCA Seeks Community Items for 160‑Year Time Capsule
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is inviting community members to contribute items for a time capsule marking its 160th anniversary, aiming to preserve local…
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Thousands Lose Power Across Rensselaer and Washington Counties
National Grid reported a power outage on Friday morning that left thousands without electricity in Rensselaer and Washington counties, disrupting homes and…
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Lemonade Contest Fuels Young Entrepreneurs at Saratoga Camps
Saratoga Springs campers participated in a summer 2026 lemonade‑stand contest that taught basic business skills, providing hands‑on entrepreneurship experience…
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Costco Guilderland Store Hits Power Outage on Opening Day
Costco's new Guilderland location lost power shortly after opening on August 6, leaving shoppers in darkness. The outage, caused by a technical issue, forced…
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Moe Road Section Closed After Culvert Failure
The Saratoga County Department of Transportation closed part of Moe Road in August 2026 after a culvert washout made the road unsafe, urging drivers to use…
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Saratoga YMCA Calls for Time Capsule Contributions
The Saratoga Regional YMCA invites members, volunteers, staff, alumni, and supporters to submit items for a time capsule that will be sealed on August 26,…
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Grant Flag Restored to Saratoga Historic Cottage
A U.S. flag that covered President Grant’s casket in 1885 has been returned to the Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Saratoga County after 141 years,…
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Zante Greek Kitchen Opens in Guilderland
Zante Greek Kitchen opened on August 5, 2026, at 1814 Western Avenue in Guilderland, replacing the former Athos restaurant and adding Mediterranean cuisine to…