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McDonald’s Distributes Free Backpacks to Capital Region Students
McDonald’s locations in New York’s Capital Region are giving free backpacks to school‑age children through the Golden Arches Pack Giveback Program in July,…
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UAlbany Football Slotted 11th in CAA Preseason Rankings
The University at Albany football team was ranked 11th in the CAA preseason poll for July 2026, setting the baseline for expectations as head coach Tom…
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Sheriff’s Office Searches for Missing 48-Year-Old Clifton Park Man
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 48‑year‑old man missing since July 20 in Clifton Park, urging the public to assist due to concerns he…
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Sarcoma Strong Expands 5K Fundraiser to Boost Research Funding
Sarcoma Strong’s 2026 5K fundraiser, led by Dr. Matthew DiCaprio, has grown to include participants from 40 states and a dozen countries, aiming to boost…
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Schenectady Police Team Up with Retailers to Fight Shoplifting
Schenectady police and local retailers have launched a digital partnership in July 2026 to identify repeat shoplifting suspects and reduce retail theft across…
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Kinnon LaRose Secures First Saratoga Victory
Kinnon LaRose earned his first career win at Saratoga Race Course in 2026, shortly after taking over Tom Amoss's stable in March, highlighting his successful…
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Women + Wealth Conference Set for August 25 in Saratoga
A Women + Wealth conference organized by local leaders will be held in Saratoga on August 25, 2026, celebrating Women’s Equality Day with keynote speakers and…
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Jockeys and Horsemen to Play Charity Basketball on Aug. 5
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund will hold the 17th annual jockeys‑versus‑horsemen charity basketball game on…
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Winners Circle 518 Launches Community Fitness Club
Winners Circle 518 members Alec Lind, Chris Serafini and Gordy Adams have started a community fitness club in Saratoga Springs, offering runs, workouts and…
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Roohan Realty Adds Agent Teri Kleinmann to Team
Roohan Realty announced the addition of Teri Kleinmann to its Saratoga Springs team on July 22, 2026, aiming to boost local expertise and expand its community…
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Albany Gas Prices Up 8.5 Cents, AAA Reports
AAA reported an average 8.5‑cent rise in Albany gasoline prices on July 22, 2026, reflecting recent market changes and indicating a modest bump for regional…
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Capital Region Gears Up for August National Night Out
Police departments in the Capital Region are preparing for the August 2026 National Night Out, an annual event aimed at strengthening neighborhood safety and…
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Ellis Hospital Implants First Aurora Defibrillator in Region
Ellis Hospital in Schenectady performed the region's first Aurora EV‑ICD implant, offering advanced defibrillator technology to patients at risk of cardiac…
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Saratoga County Fair Opens with Farming Focus
The Saratoga County Fair opened with an agricultural focus, drawing about 8,000 visitors and featuring livestock from Welcome Stock Farm, as organizers…
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Ballston Spa Shifts Cell Equipment to New Monotower
Ballston Spa moved cellular equipment from the John Street water tower to a newly built monotower on July 22, 2026, to improve service reliability as part of…
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Wednesday Mornings Added to Saratoga Race Course Tour
Saratoga Race Course has added Wednesday mornings to its Breakfast and Thoroughbred Farm Tour schedule in 2026, expanding visitor options and supporting local…
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NYRA Offers Free Admission for First Responders on July 23
NYRA will grant free entry to qualified emergency service personnel at Saratoga Race Course on July 23, 2026, as a community appreciation event recognizing…
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Saratoga County Fair Kicks Off with Rodeo and Flying Wallendas
The Saratoga County Fair opened on July 21 at Ballston Spa, featuring a rodeo, Flying Wallendas, and agricultural exhibits as part of a six‑day celebration…
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Shaker High Student Claims National Sabre Title
Giuliana Palmieri of Shaker High School won the Division III Women’s Sabre National Championship at the USA Fencing Nationals in Portland, Oregon, marking a…
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Women + Wealth Event to Empower 400 Women on Aug 25
A full‑day Women + Wealth event in Saratoga on August 25 will bring together 400 women for 17 panels celebrating Women’s Equality Day and highlighting women’s…
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NFL Training Camps Launch Under New Head Coaches
NFL training camps began on July 22, 2026, with new head coaches leading teams through roster changes and optimistic preparations for the upcoming season.
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La Liga chief urges FIFA president to resign
La Liga chief Javier Tebas urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign on July 21, 2026, claiming his leadership is damaging football. The call reflects…
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NY Weather Office Releases Multiple Alerts for Today
The New York Weather Forecast Office released warnings, watches and advisories for the New York City area on July 21, 2026, to inform residents of current…
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Troy Launches Free Bulk‑Trash Pickup for Residents
The City of Troy began a free bulk‑trash pickup service today, allowing residents to discard large items at no cost as part of the municipal waste‑management…