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Saratoga County Public History Awards Winners Honored at Brookside Museum
The Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees announced the 2026 Public History Awards winners at a ceremony held on September 17 at the Brookside…
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Northumberland Couple Saves 75‑Acre Farm for Retired Racehorses
A Northumberland couple has preserved a 75‑acre farm in Saratoga County as working farmland for retired racehorses, supporting long‑term agricultural…
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Boys & Girls Club Receives 24‑Hour Makeover of Teen Space
The Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area completed a full renovation of its teen room on September 15, 2026, creating a modern after‑school hangout for local…
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Saratoga PLAN Adds 75 Acres to Farmland Conservation
Saratoga PLAN added 75 acres of farmland to its conservation easement portfolio in Saratoga County, preserving the land for agricultural use and open space as…
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Saratoga Springs Residents Question City’s Flock Safety Contract
Saratoga Springs residents are urging the city to terminate its license‑plate reader contract with Flock Safety over privacy worries, while officials defend…
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Saratoga Springs History Museum to Host Halloween Ghost Tour
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will hold a Halloween‑themed ghost tour at the historic Canfield Casino on Oct. 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., combining…
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Caroline Street Lighting Project Breaks Ground in Downtown Saratoga Springs
The City of Saratoga Springs Public Works started construction on September 14, 2026 to install new street lighting on Caroline Street, a project aimed at…
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Saratoga Race Course Completes Longest 50‑Day Meet
Saratoga Race Course completed a 50‑day meet, the longest in its history, ending early September 2026 after a rain‑related cancellation shortened a planned…
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Veteran-Owned Fossil Stone Farms Launches Harvest Grape Picking Fest
Veteran-owned Fossil Stone Farms held a Harvest Fest on a Saturday in September, letting visitors pick grapes and learn about the farm’s history. The event…
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Bikeatoga Announces Fourth Annual Fall Foliage Ride
Bikeatoga’s fourth annual Fall Foliage Ride will take place on October 10‑11, 2026, offering 30‑, 50‑, and 75‑mile routes on scenic Saratoga Springs roads to…
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Saratoga County Schedules Hearing on Kratom Sales Ban
Saratoga County will hold a public hearing in 2026 on a proposal to ban kratom sales, citing health and safety concerns, and will invite community input before…
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Haunted Tour of Saratoga Homestead Leads Capital Region’s Spooky Season
Katie Manning Hilton leads a September 2026 tour of the Saratoga Homestead and other haunted locations in the Capital Region, celebrating Halloween and local…
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Saratoga Race Course Ends Longest Season in 163-Year History
Saratoga Race Course finished its 2026 season on Labor Day after 50 days of racing, setting a record as the longest meet in its 163‑year history despite a…
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Two Horses Euthanized After Separate Saratoga Track Incidents
Two horses were euthanized after separate incidents at Saratoga Race Course and Saratoga Harness in summer 2026, bringing the seasonal death toll to ten and…
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Residents Oppose Renewal of Flock Safety Camera Contract
Saratoga Springs residents opposed renewing the city’s license‑plate‑reader camera contract with Flock Safety at a September 12 city council meeting, citing…
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Air Force Confirms Deployment of Weapons in Earth Orbit
Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink confirmed on September 15, 2026 that the United States has deployed weapons in orbit to counter potential adversary…
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Treasury Secretary Addresses Rising Consumer Costs in Congress
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent answered congressional questions on September 15, 2026 about rising consumer prices and debt, emphasizing the Treasury’s role…
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History Museum Revives Halloween Ghost Tours Oct. 29
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will hold its annual Halloween Ghost Tours at the Canfield Casino on Oct. 29, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., continuing a…
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Sheriff’s Office Seizes 489 lb of Cannabis on Northway
Saratoga County deputies seized 489 pounds of cannabis and arrested two men during a September 15 traffic stop on Northway in Clifton Park, temporarily…
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Free Flu Shots Offered at Saratoga Senior Center
Shifa Pharmacy provided free flu vaccinations at the Saratoga Senior Center on September 13, 2026, as part of a public‑health effort to increase immunization…
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Caroline Street Lighting Project Begins, Lane Closed to Traffic
The City of Saratoga Springs began a street‑lighting upgrade on Caroline Street on September 14, closing the lane between Maple Avenue and Henry Street for at…
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Adelphi Hotel Announces 90-Room Annex in Saratoga Springs
Adelphi Hotel owners announced plans on September 14, 2026 to build a 90‑room annex in Saratoga Springs, responding to increased tourist demand after a recent…
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Diesel Price Surge Raises Everyday Costs
Diesel fuel in the Capital Region rose to $6 per gallon in 2026, up from $3.75 a year earlier, prompting higher prices for food, clothing and furniture. The…
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Trey Anastasio Band Schedules Albany Palace Theatre Show for Nov. 12
The Trey Anastasio Band will perform at Albany’s Palace Theatre on November 12, 2026, as part of its Fall 2026 tour, providing a notable live music option for…