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First Annual Chocolate Milk Mile Draws Runners at Saratoga High
Saratoga High School held its first Chocolate Milk Mile on August 3, 2026, raising funds for the boys’ and girls’ cross‑country teams despite hot weather. The…
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Belmont Stakes Festival Sets New Saratoga County Revenue Record
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce reported that the third‑year Belmont Stakes Racing Festival set a new county revenue record in August 2026, boosting…
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Camp Abilities Saratoga Hosts 15 Blind Campers at Skidmore
Camp Abilities Saratoga and the Saratoga Lion’s Club hosted 15 blind and visually impaired youth for a week‑long sleep‑away camp at Skidmore College, pairing…
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Saratoga Bridges Raises $60,000 at J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic
Saratoga Bridges and Arc New York raised over $60,000 at the 23rd annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic in Saratoga Springs, directing the money to…
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Shake Shack Opens First Stand‑Alone Spot in Saratoga Springs
Shake Shack opened its first stand‑alone restaurant in the Capital Region at Stuyvesant Plaza in Saratoga Springs on August 6, 2026, adding a popular fast‑food…
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Costco Opens First Capital Region Store in Guilderland
Costco Wholesale launched its first Capital Region warehouse in Guilderland, NY on August 5, 2026, providing local shoppers with a new large‑scale retail…
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NOVUS Debuts Saratoga Race Course‑Inspired Apparel Collection
NOVUS launched a Saratoga Race Course‑inspired clothing collection at the track’s merchandise tent in August 2026, offering fans nostalgic apparel that…
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Flavor Flav Stops in Saratoga on 90s Nostalgia Tour
Flavor Flav stopped briefly in Saratoga, New York, on August 5, 2026, as part of his ongoing 90s nostalgia tour. The visit was highlighted in local pop‑culture…
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Camp Sugar Plum Boosts Youth Skills with Lemonade Wars
The Sugar Plum Farm Foundation hosted a camp in Saratoga Springs on August 4, 2026, where Roots Academy students took part in a Lemonade Wars entrepreneurship…
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Air Force Veteran Sgt. John Herkert Honored by NewsChannel 13
Sgt. John Herkert was publicly honored by NewsChannel 13 in Ballston Spa on August 4, 2026, as part of a series recognizing local veterans.
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Nine Upstate Companies Nominated for Coolest Thing Contest
Nine upstate companies have been nominated for the third annual "Coolest Thing Made in New York" contest in the Capital Region, highlighting regional…
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Airway Meadows Golf Club Opens 2026 Season with Discounts
Airway Meadows Golf Club in northern Saratoga County is opening its 2026 season this spring with discounted play options to attract golfers and promote the…
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Saratava Springs Faces Ongoing Fiscal Crisis Over Budget Shortfalls
Saratoga Springs is facing a fiscal crisis as budget shortfalls from underestimated expenses and overestimated revenues have depleted city reserves, a problem…
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Alliance Saratoga Wrestling Club Wins Two National Titles
Four Alliance Saratoga wrestlers competed in Atlantic City on July 21, 2026, earning two national titles and additional podium finishes at the NuWay Combat…
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Adirondack Circuit Dog Show Opens at Saratoga County Fairgrounds
The Adirondack Circuit Dog Show, an American Kennel Club‑sanctioned competition, opened Wednesday at Saratoga County Fairgrounds and will run through Sunday,…
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First Capital Region Costco Opens Thursday
Costco will open its first Capital Region warehouse on August 6, 2026, providing residents with a new membership‑based shopping option and expanding the…
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New York State Military Museum Launches AR Revolutionary War Exhibit
The New York State Military Museum unveiled an augmented‑reality display of four Saratoga soldiers on July 30, 2026, to make Revolutionary War history more…
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Belmont Stakes Generates Record Economic Gains for Saratoga County
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce reported in June 2026 that the Belmont Stakes generated record economic gains for the area, highlighting increased…
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Renegade Captures Jim Dandy Stakes, Earns Travers Spot
Renegade won the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on August 1, 2026, securing a place in the Travers Stakes after a late rally.
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Saratoga Native Jesse Costa Serves NYRA as Assistant Starter
Jesse Costa, a Saratoga native, works as an NYRA assistant starter at Saratoga Springs racetrack in 2026, helping horses into the starting gate and also…
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Four Districts Form Unified Girls Wrestling Team
Four school districts in the region have combined to form a unified girls wrestling team for 2026, aiming to boost female participation by sharing athletes and…
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Philadelphia Orchestra Opens 60th Season at SPAC
The Philadelphia Orchestra will open its 60th season with a concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on August 5, 2026, bringing world‑class music to the…
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Museum Launches Revolutionary War AR Exhibit on Lake Ave
The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center opened an augmented reality exhibit on July 30, 2026, at 61 Lake Avenue, featuring four 1777…
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Governor Signs Bill Naming Route 9P Bridge for Bobby D’Andrea
New York Governor signed a bill dedicating the Route 9P Bridge in Saratoga Springs to the late Assemblyman Bobby D’Andrea, providing a permanent public tribute.