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Boston Terrier Parade Scheduled for Sunday in Saratoga
Saratoga Springs will host its annual Boston Terrier parade and after‑party on September 20 at Congress Park, aiming to unite families and celebrate the breed…
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State Allocates $130 Million for Lead Pipe Replacement in Capital Region
In 2026, New York State, under Governor Kathy Hochul, allocated $130 million to identify and replace lead service lines in the Capital Region, aiming to…
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Saratoga Motorcar Auction Targets Millions for Local Museum
The 10th annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction, featuring over 300 cars at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, aims to raise millions for the Saratoga Automobile Museum's…
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Belmont Park Reopens After $555 Million Renovation
Belmont Park in Saratoga, NY reopened in 2026 after a three‑year, $555 million rebuild, positioning the venue for the 2027 Stakes and future racing events.
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Caffè Lena Sets Date for Fourth Fiddles & Foliage Festival
Caffè Lena’s fourth annual Fiddles & Foliage Festival will be held on September 27, 2026, at High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs, featuring music, food, craft…
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Saratoga Field Hockey Wins Double‑OT Thriller
Saratoga Springs field hockey defeated Bethlehem 1-0 in double overtime, extending its season unbeaten record to five wins.
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Tang Museum Presents ‘500 Dams’ Exhibition on Ecological Repair
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College opens the “500 Dams” exhibition on September 26, tracing a twenty‑year ecological repair project through art and research,…
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Residents Raise Privacy Concerns Over City’s Flock Cameras
Saratoga Springs residents raised privacy and safety concerns about Flock cameras at a city council hearing on September 16, 2026, prompting officials to…
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New York Declares September 18 Concussion Awareness Day
New York State has named September 18, 2026 Concussion Awareness Day, launching a health‑education campaign to promote recognition, prevention and proper…
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Volunteer‑A‑Thon Draws 350 Volunteers to Tackle Food Insecurity
The Regional Food Bank’s first annual 24‑hour Volunteer‑A‑Thon at Patroon Land Farm drew 350 volunteers on September 18, 2026, generating thousands of labor…
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Boston Terrier Parade Returns September 20 in Saratoga Springs
The 14th annual Boston Terrier Parade will take place on September 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, featuring a pet procession and…
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Free Digital‑Skills Workshop for Seniors Starts in Schenectady
Spectrum and the Schenectady Senior Center launched a free workshop on device safety and home Wi‑Fi for seniors on September 18, 2026, as part of a community…
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Lake Ave Elementary Revives Bike Bus Program
Lake Ave Elementary has restarted its Toga Bike Bus program for the 2026 school year, offering a safe, group‑based bike commute for students and parents to…
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Saratoga County Board Schedules Hearing on Kratom Sales Ban
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing in 2026 to consider a proposal that would ban the sale of kratom in the county, citing…
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State Allocates $130 Million for Lead Pipe Replacement in Capital Region
New York State will spend over $130 million in 2026 to locate and replace lead service lines in the Capital Region, including Saratoga Springs, as part of a…
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Saratoga Schools Complete Legacy Capital Upgrades
The Saratoga Springs City School District finished its Legacy Capital upgrades to elementary schools, the high school and transportation facilities in summer…
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Ellis Medicine Expands Women’s Health Services at Bellevue Center
Ellis Medicine has expanded women's health services at the Bellevue Woman’s Center in Niskayuna for 2026, enhancing care options for women in the Capital…
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Capital Region Weekend: Balloon Fest, Brew Fest, Reptile Expo
Capital Region organizers have outlined a September 18‑20 weekend featuring the Adirondack Balloon Festival, Red, White & Brew Festival in Albany, and the…
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Albany’s Red, White & Brew Festival Honors Veterans
Albany’s MVP Arena will host a free Red, White & Brew Festival on September 19, 2026, honoring local veterans with live music, food and vendors. The third…
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Fire Call at Towers of Colonie Leads to Evacuation
Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Towers of Colonie in Albany County on September 17, evacuating residents and working the fire until it was under…
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Saratoga PLAN Adds 75 Acres of Farmland to Conservation
Saratoga PLAN, in partnership with the Butler family, secured a 75‑acre farmland easement in Saratoga County in September 2026, protecting it from development…
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Docent George DeMers Leads Historic West Side Autumn Stroll
Docent George DeMers will guide a public Autumn Stroll on September 20, 2026, through Saratoga Springs’ Historic West Side, offering residents a detailed look…
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Free Trail Fest Opens to All Ages in Saratoga County
The Saratoga Trails Alliance will hold a free Trail Fest on September 26, 2026, across Saratoga County, offering activities for people of all ages and…
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Boston Terrier Parade Returns to Congress Park
The 14th annual Boston Terrier Parade will take place on September 20 at Congress Park, featuring a dog procession, owners, and a post‑parade raffle to…