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Saratoga Race Course Completes Longest Meet in History
Saratoga Race Course finished its longest-ever summer meet on September 2, 2026 after rain forced a schedule reduction, offering fans an extended racing season…
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Saratoga Arts Unveils Two New Exhibitions
Saratoga Arts opened two exhibitions, “Disquiet” and a local artists show, on September 12, 2026, with a Saturday reception, to feature contemporary and…
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Residents Petition to End Flock Safety Camera Contract
Saratoga Springs residents have filed a petition demanding the city end its contract with Flock Safety over privacy worries, while officials argue the…
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Deer Hunting Season Begins in Saratoga Spa State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will allow white‑tailed deer hunting in an undeveloped area of Saratoga Spa State Park…
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RISE Housing Opens Homebase Clubhouse for Adults with Mental Health Challenges
RISE Housing and Support Services opened the Homebase Clubhouse on Union Street in Saratoga Springs on September 11, 2026, offering meals, social support and…
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Community Marks 25 Years at ‘Tempered by Memory’ Sculpture
Saratoga Springs residents and local artists gathered at High Rock Park on September 11, 2026 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a…
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Saratoga Police Honor Retired Sgt. Warren Wildy After Death
The Saratoga Springs Police Department announced that retired Sergeant Warren Wildy died of a heart attack on September 12, 2026, and will donate his organs.…
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Ana Gasteyer to Headline Holiday Show at Universal Preservation Hall
Actress, comedian and singer Ana Gasteyer will perform at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on Dec. 11, 2026, kicking off the town’s holiday…
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Governor's Committee Launches Statewide Traffic‑Safety Poster Contest for Students
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has launched a 2026 poster contest for high school students, offering billboard display of winning artwork to boost…
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Capital Region Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies
On Sept. 11, 2026, towns and schools across the Capital Region held coordinated ceremonies and moments of silence to honor the victims of the 2001 attacks. The…
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Jeff Brisbin Leads Saratoga Springs 9/11 Memorial
Jeff Brisbin performed patriotic songs at Saratoga Springs' September 12, 2026 ceremony, honoring 9/11 victims through music and reflection.
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Canfield Casino Hosts Halloween Ghost Tours
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will hold a one‑night Halloween ghost tour at Canfield Casino on Oct. 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., continuing a popular…
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Tara Kitchen Announces Closure of Guilderland and Troy Sites
Tara Kitchen announced on September 11, 2026 that it will close its Guilderland and Troy restaurants while it develops a new concept, reducing dining options…
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Community Studio Reveals Historic Saratoga Clay Deposits
A community studio in Saratoga County has launched a collaborative program that uses newly identified historic clay deposits to explore 19th‑century pottery…
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Bikeatoga Foliage Ride Offers Scenic Autumn Routes
The fourth annual Bikeatoga Foliage Ride will take place Oct. 10‑11, 2026, offering 30, 50 and 75‑mile routes across Saratoga County’s autumn scenery,…
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Blue Streaks Gear Up for Championship Rematch
The Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks are preparing for a championship rematch in the fall 2026 season, aiming to end a nine‑game losing streak and a 19‑point…
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Saratoga Race Course Ends Longest Season in History
Saratoga Race Course finished its 2026 season after a record‑setting 50 days, the longest in its 163‑year history, despite rain cancellations, reinforcing its…
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Ana Gasteyer to Headline Holiday Show at Universal Preservation Hall
Actress, comedian and singer Ana Gasteyer will headline a holiday show at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on Dec. 11, 2026, kicking off the…
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iRun Revives Fall Half Marathon in Saratoga Springs
iRun will host a new half marathon in Saratoga Springs on September 20, reviving a forgotten fall tradition and aiming to become the city’s largest such race.…
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Saratoga Residents Honor 9/11 Victims at Albany Airport
Saratoga residents, first responders and airport staff gathered at Albany Airport Fire Department on September 11, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the…
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Saratoga Spa State Park Launches Limited Deer Hunting Season
Saratoga Spa State Park will open an undeveloped area for white‑tailed deer hunting in the 2026‑27 season, issuing fifteen permits to manage deer numbers and…
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Local Graduate Starts Cornell Biometry Program After Race Course Internship
Alex DiConza, a Shenendehowa High School graduate from the Saratoga Springs area, will start Cornell University's Biometry and Statistics program in fall 2026…
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Saratoga Race Course Completes Longest Meet in 163-Year History
Saratoga Race Course finished a 51‑day summer meet in early September 2026, the longest in its 163‑year history, with only one rain cancellation on July 29.
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RISE Housing Opens Homebase Clubhouse on Union Street
RISE Housing and Support Services opened the Homebase Clubhouse on Union Street in early September, offering meals, resources and life‑skill training for…