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Albany Pump Station Floods Prompt Water‑Use Advisory
Excess rain caused the Woodville Avenue Pump Station to flood on July 29, disrupting Albany's wastewater system and prompting officials to ask residents to…
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Flash Floods Close Central Avenue and Everett Road
Rising floodwaters forced Albany police and city officials to close Central Avenue and Everett Road on July 29, urging drivers to avoid the streets and use…
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NYRA Halts Saratoga Racing Amid Torrential Rain
NYRA cancelled Wednesday's races and closed Saratoga Race Course to the public on July 29, 2026, after torrential rain caused flooding, advising fans and staff…
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State of Emergency Issued for Flash‑Flood Threats in Capital Region
Local emergency management officials declared a state of emergency on July 29, 2026 for flash‑flood warnings in New York's Capital Region due to ongoing heavy…
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Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding Across Capital Region
Torrential rainstorms on July 29 caused widespread flooding across Albany, Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer counties, leading to emergency alerts and the…
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iRun Local Announces 11th Annual 5‑Mile Churney Gurney Trail Race
iRun Local will host the 11th annual Churney Gurney 5‑mile trail race on August 1, 2026, starting and finishing at the pavilion on Gurney Lane Trails in…
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Waldorf School Launches Screen‑Free Summer Camps for Kids
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is running screen‑free themed summer camps for children of various ages, open to the wider community. The camps focus on…
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Saratoga Race Course Holds 6th Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
Saratoga Race Course held its sixth New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on July 24, 2026, featuring aftercare organizations and emphasizing the racing…
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First Responders Save Horses from Sarataca Casino Barn Fire
Saratoga Springs police and first responders rescued horses from a fully engulfed barn fire at the Saratoga Casino early on June 16, 2026, with video of the…
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Youth Ballet to Present Summer Salsa Soirée at Saratoga Arts
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will perform a Summer Salsa Soirée at Saratoga Arts on July 30, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., as part of its summer programming to…
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Sherry Hot Chicken & Grill Opens in Malta
Sherry Hot Chicken & Grill opened on July 23, 2026, at 2955 Route 9 in Malta, filling the former 13 North space and providing a new hot chicken dining option…
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New York State Museum Opens ‘Revolutionary New York’ Exhibit
The New York State Museum in Albany opened the “Revolutionary New York” exhibit on July 27, 2026, celebrating 250 years of American history through everyday…
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National Weather Service Issues Alerts for Saratoga Area Monday
The National Weather Service New York City Forecast Office issued warnings, watches and advisories for Saratoga Springs on Monday, July 27, 2026, as part of…
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Ackerman Foundation Gives $100K to 43 Local Nonprofits
The Ackerman Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants to 43 Claverack nonprofits in 2026, aiming to strengthen community services after a surge in funding…
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Albany County Starts Street Psychiatry Initiative for Homeless
Albany County unveiled a street psychiatry program on Monday to deliver mental‑health care directly to homeless residents, part of a larger effort to address…
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Sixth Annual Aftercare Day Honors Retired Racehorse Programs
The Sixth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on July 24 highlighted six horse‑care organizations and reaffirmed the racing community's…
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iRun Local Holds 11th Annual Gurney Trail Race
iRun Local's 11th annual 5‑mile Churney Gurney Trail Race will take place on August 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. on Saratoga Springs' Gurney Lane Trails, starting and…
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Skidmore Alum Leads Summer Soccer Camp in Saratoga
Skidmore men’s soccer player Austin Okoye is running a summer soccer camp in Saratoga Springs for children of various ages, offering coaching and skill…
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Waldorf School Introduces Screen‑Free Summer Camps
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is running screen‑free themed summer camps for children, offering a nature‑focused, technology‑free experience to the…
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Beagle School Finishes $1.4 Million Renovation
Beagle School completed a $1.4 million renovation on July 24, 2026, celebrated with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, to upgrade facilities for students and staff in…
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Sherry Hot Chicken to Open New Malta Location in 2026
Sherry Hot Chicken will open a new restaurant in Malta, NY, in the former 13 North location, with a grand opening set for 2026, adding a new dining option and…
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Ramen Chain to Open Saratoga Springs Restaurant in 2026
A popular ramen chain plans to open a new restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY, in 2026 to meet rising local demand, adding another dining option for residents…
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Horror Film 'Bridgeport' Begins Shooting in Schenectady
The horror film "Bridgeport" begins shooting in Schenectady's Stockade District on July 27, 2026, with parking restrictions starting at 8 p.m. on July 26 to…
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New Bar and Café Opens in Germantown
A new bar and café opened in Germantown, Saratoga County on July 26, 2026, offering a combined dining and social space aimed at becoming a neighborhood…