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Volunteers Mark 25th 9/11 Anniversary with Local Service Projects
Saratoga Springs volunteers held park clean‑ups, food drives and a clothing‑making project for premature babies from September 11‑17, marking the 25th…
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Whilemena Rita A Claims $18,000 Fillies and Mares Open
Six‑year‑old pacing mare Whilemena Rita A won the $18,000 Fillies and Mares Open at Saratoga Casino Hotel on September 14, marking her seventh win of the 2026…
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Saratoga County Deputies Seize 489 Pounds of Cannabis on Northway
Saratoga County deputies seized 489 pounds of cannabis after a traffic stop on Northway in Clifton Park on September 13, 2026. The seizure highlights the…
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Wilmorite proposes new downtown hotel with apartments
Wilmorite Construction has proposed a five‑story, 120‑room hotel with 21 apartments and a public restaurant at Congress and Federal streets, aiming to broaden…
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Latinx Festival Moves to Fairgrounds for Sixth Annual Event
The sixth annual Latinx Festival will be held at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in 2026, offering music, food, and activities in a larger space for more…
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Board of Elections Refuses to Certify City Charter Referendum
The Saratoga County Board of Elections declined to certify a city charter referendum on September 10, 2026, citing a missed filing deadline and vague amendment…
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Saratoga History Museum Brings Back Halloween Ghost Tours
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will host a one‑night Halloween ghost tour at Canfield Casino on Oct. 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., reviving a popular autumn…
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Bikeatoga Foliage Rides Offer 30, 50, 75 Miles
Bikeatoga’s fourth annual foliage ride will take place in Saratoga County on Oct. 10‑11, offering 30‑, 50‑, and 75‑mile routes to celebrate autumn colors and…
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Limited Bow‑Hunting Season Opens at Saratoga Spa State Park
Saratoga Spa State Park will hold a limited bow‑ and cross‑bow hunting season from Oct. 13, 2026, to Jan. 1, 2027, issuing 15 lottery‑drawn permits for a…
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New Owners Plan Boutique Hotel at Former Springs Motel
New owners bought the former Springs Motel for $2.2 million and plan a $1 million conversion into a boutique hotel, aiming to revitalize the vacant property…
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iRun Local Restores Saratoga Half‑Marathon This September
iRun Local will host an inaugural half‑marathon in Saratoga on September 20, 2026, reviving a fall race tradition that has been dormant since the pandemic.
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The Art Club Opens New Shop in Schuylerville
The Art Club opened a new shop in Schuylerville in June 2026, offering workshops, after‑school programs, and art supplies to meet local demand for a dedicated…
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Saratoga’s Longest Season Ends After Rain Forces One-Day Cancellation
Saratoga Race Course completed a record‑long 50‑day meet in summer 2026, with only a July 29 rain cancellation interrupting the schedule.
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Residents Return to Raymond Watkins Apartments After Sprinkler Evacuation
Residents of Raymond Watkins Apartments in Saratoga Springs returned to their homes on September 8, 2026 after a sprinkler leak that affected electrical and…
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RISE Housing Launches Homebase Clubhouse for Adults
RISE Housing opened the Homebase Clubhouse on Union Street, providing resources and life‑skill programs for adults with mental‑health challenges. The new venue…
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Saratoga Springs Rejects Proposal to Shift Bar Last Call
Saratoga Springs city officials and residents voted against moving the bar last‑call time from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m., maintaining the current schedule while the…
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Canfield Casino Ghost Tours Return Oct 29
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will hold a one‑night ghost tour at Canfield Casino on October 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., reviving a popular autumn…
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Local Studio Uncovers Historic Clay Sites in Saratoga County
A community studio, together with historians, geologists and ceramic artists, is excavating 19th‑century pottery sites in Saratoga County in September 2026 to…
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Bikeatoga Foliage Ride Offers 30‑75 Mile Routes
Bikeatoga's annual foliage ride in Saratoga on October 10‑11, 2026, offers 30‑, 50‑, and 75‑mile routes for cyclists of all skill levels, highlighting the…
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Board of Elections Rejects Certification of Charter Question
The Saratoga County Board of Elections declined to certify a charter referendum on September 9, 2026, because it was filed after the legal deadline, removing…
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Saratoga Spa State Park Opens Deer Hunting Season
Saratoga Spa State Park will allow white‑tailed deer hunting in a designated undeveloped area from Oct. 13, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027, issuing 15 permits for a…
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National Weather Service Issues Multiple Alerts for New York
The National Weather Service issued warnings, watches and advisories for New York, including Saratoga Springs, on September 13, 2026, urging residents and…
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iRun Launches First Half Marathon in Saratoga Springs Sep 20
iRun will host its first half‑marathon in Saratoga Springs on September 20, 2026, reviving a forgotten fall race and showcasing the city’s iconic neighborhoods…
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Community Studio Unearths Historic Saratoga Clay Sites
A 2026 Saratoga County arts program brings together historians, geologists, artists and residents to locate 19th‑century pottery sites and craft new works from…