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Autumn Glow Festival Lights Up Rotterdam Junction
Mabee Farm’s Autumn Glow Festival on September 21, 2026, offers families a nighttime experience with lanterns, animatronic dinosaurs and dragons in Rotterdam…
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Brookside Museum Announces 26th Artisan’s Market
Brookside Museum’s 26th Artisan’s Market, a juried showcase of handmade goods, will run Nov. 28‑Dec. 23, 2026 at the Saratoga County History Center, aiming to…
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‘Garage Gallery’ Showcases Local Art in Putnam Parking Garage
Saratoga Springs city officials have introduced the “Garage Gallery,” a rotating public‑art program inside the downtown Putnam Parking Garage, to beautify the…
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Skidmore Tang Museum Debuts “500 Dams” Exhibition
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College opens the “500 Dams” exhibition on September 26, 2026, chronicling a twenty‑year, 500‑dam ecological restoration project in…
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Capital Region Gears Up for Oktoberfest Celebrations
Local breweries and German cultural groups are launching a series of Oktoberfest events across the Capital Region this fall, featuring traditional food, beer…
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GE Aerospace Commits $225 Million to Upgrade Niskayuna Center
GE Aerospace will invest $225 million, with $8.4 million in state tax credits, to modernize its Niskayuna research center, creating jobs and expanding…
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Albany Starts Nighttime Prep for Central Warehouse Demolition
Governor Kathy Hochul, County Executive Dan McCoy and demolition crews began nighttime prep on September 21, 2026 to start tearing down the Central Warehouse,…
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Saratoga Showcase of Energy‑Efficient Homes Returns Early October
The Saratoga County History Center will display thirteen energy‑efficient homes built by twelve local contractors on Oct. 3‑4 and Oct. 10‑11, expecting…
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Caffè Lena Unveils Fourth Annual Fiddles & Foliage Festival
Caffè Lena will host its fourth Fiddles & Foliage Festival on Sept. 27 at High Rock Park, offering family‑friendly fiddle music and autumn‑themed performances…
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Glens Falls Starts LEAD Program for Homelessness and Addiction
Glens Falls has introduced a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program in 2026 to help residents facing homelessness and addiction avoid criminal charges and…
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DEC Launches 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest for Residents
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has opened submissions for its 2026 Arbor Day poster contest, inviting residents statewide to…
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Residents Question City’s Flock Camera Contract Over Privacy
Saratoga Springs residents raised privacy concerns about the city’s 2023 Flock Safety camera contract at a September 2026 council meeting, prompting officials…
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iRun Inaugural Half Marathon Held in Saratoga Springs
The iRun organization held its inaugural 13.1‑mile half‑marathon on September 20, 2026, starting in Congress Park and drawing regional runners to promote…
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Albany Ukrainian Festival Raises Funds for Humanitarian Aid
The 2026 Albany Ukrainian Festival, organized by Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church and local planners, combined dance and food with fundraising to…
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Boston Terrier Parade Marches Through Congress Park This Sunday
The annual Boston Terrier Parade begins at 11 a.m. Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park and ends with a gathering at…
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Guided Heritage Walks Highlight Irish and Black Roots
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will host guided tours on September 20, 2026, in Congress Park and the Historic West Side, exploring Irish and…
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State Allocates $130 Million for Lead Pipe Replacement in Capital Region
New York State will provide over $130 million in 2026 to identify and replace lead service lines in the Capital Region, including Saratoga County, as part of a…
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Giant Pumpkinfest Returns to Downtown Saratoga Springs This Saturday
The free Giant Pumpkinfest returns Saturday, September 23, at the Saratoga Springs City Center parking garage, featuring giant pumpkins for a family‑friendly…
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Luxury Cookie Brand Debuts at Crossgates Mall
A luxury cookie brand opened a gourmet cookie shop at Crossgates Mall in Albany on September 19, 2026, adding upscale treats to the mall’s offerings. The…
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Love.Joy.Festival to Support Suicide Prevention
The free, family‑friendly Love.Joy.Festival will take place on September 26, 2026 at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, NY, with proceeds benefiting the American…
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Regional Food Bank Holds First 24‑Hour Volunteer‑A‑Thon
The Regional Food Bank hosted its first 24‑hour volunteer‑a‑thon on September 18, 2026 at Patroon Land Farm, drawing 350 volunteers to help local families in…
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New Child Safety Review Commission Holds First Meeting
The Child Safety Review Commission held its first meeting in Ballston Spa in September 2026, with District Attorney Brett Eby in attendance, to launch a task…
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Brookside Museum Announces Artisan Market This November
The Brookside Museum will run a juried Artisan Market at the Saratoga County History Center from Nov. 28 to Dec. 23, 2026, showcasing handmade goods from…
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Northeast Homeowners Brace for Higher Heating Costs This Winter
Northeast homeowners face higher heating bills this winter as fuel price spikes linked to global conflicts raise residential heating costs for the 2026‑2027…