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City Supervisors Reject Proposal to Move Bar Last‑Call to 3 a.m.
Saratoga Springs City Supervisors rejected a proposal on September 1 to move bar last‑call from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m., highlighting the ongoing balance between…
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Downtown Businesses Ask City for Clearer Event Billing
The Downtown Business Association has asked the Saratoga Springs City Council for a transparent, consistent billing system for special events like Victorian…
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Malta 5K Returns Sep 12 to Support Local Charities
The 17th annual Malta 5K will be held on September 12, 2026, at TEC‑SMART, raising funds for local nonprofits with registration fees of $35, $40 on race day,…
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Ballston Spa Honors WWII Veteran Henry Kosek
A community ceremony in Ballston Spa on September 7 honored WWII veteran Private Henry Kosek for his Army Air Corps service, with local veterans and residents…
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Saratoga County Nears Ban on Kratom Sales
Saratoga County's Public Safety Committee approved a proposal to ban Kratom sales, pending a final Board vote on September 15, driven by health concerns over…
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Caroline Street to Close for Three‑Week Improvement Project
Caroline Street in downtown Saratoga Springs will be closed from September 14 to early October for a three‑week infrastructure upgrade, part of the city’s…
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Capital Region Farms Win Top Honors at State Dairy Competition
Capital Region dairy farms received top honors at the 2026 state Dairy Products Competition, underscoring the quality of local producers as announced by the…
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Record Wagers at Saratoga Race Course Amid Slight Attendance Dip
NYRA reported $900 million in wagers—a $115 million increase—during Saratoga’s 2026 summer meet, even as paid attendance slipped slightly but stayed above one…
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Fire Officials Allow Return to Raymond Watkins Apartments
The Saratoga Springs Fire Department cleared the Raymond Watkins Apartments for re‑entry on September 6, 2026, after resolving a water‑related electrical…
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17th Annual Malta 5K Run Set for Sept 12
The 17th annual Malta 5K road race will take place on September 12, 2026, at TEC‑SMART, raising funds for local non‑profits. Registration fees range from $20…
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Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest Returns Sep 26
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host a free Giant Pumpkinfest on September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs,…
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Capital Region Farms Win Awards at State Dairy Competition
Capital Region farms received awards at the 2026 Dairy Products Competition, highlighting product quality and boosting regional agricultural pride.
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Luxury Condo Construction Starts on Cottage Street
Developers have begun building a luxury condominium at 7 Cottage Street, with completion expected in August 2027, adding upscale housing to downtown Saratoga…
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Residents Call for End to Flock Safety Camera Contract
Saratoga Springs residents asked the city council in September 2026 to refuse renewal of the Flock Safety license‑plate reader camera contract, citing privacy…
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Midterm Candidates Flood Labor Day Weekend with Campaign Events
Midterm candidates are holding events at festivals, union halls and parades across multiple states during Labor Day weekend, intensifying outreach as the…
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Snowman Ice Cream Receives State Historic Designation
Snowman Ice Cream in the Capital Region received a state historic designation in 2026, honoring over 70 years of continuous service to the community.
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Ballston Crash Knocks Out Power for Hundreds
A single‑driver crash into a utility pole in Ballston late Sunday knocked out power for about 350 residents, prompting utility crews to begin repairs and…
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Gas Prices Hit Record High for Labor Day Weekend
Average gasoline prices reached a record $4.14 per gallon during Labor Day weekend 2026, driven by the Iran war and refinery issues, surpassing the prior 2012…
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Tang Dumplings to Open New Spot on Marion Avenue
Tang Dumplings will open a new restaurant at 46 Marion Avenue, the former Smashburger space, in fall 2026, expanding Saratoga Springs’ dining options. The…
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Residents Return to Raymond Watkins Apartments After Evacuation
Saratoga Springs residents returned to the Raymond Watkins Apartments on Sunday after a Friday evacuation was lifted, with the safety issue resolved and Red…
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Bravo Reality Show Starts Filming in Saratoga Springs
Bravo’s new reality series began filming in Saratoga Springs this September, featuring a Gen X icon and a free “Cabinet of Wonder” event for local children as…
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Capital Region Farms Win Top Honors at NY Dairy Competition
Capital Region farms earned top honors at the 2026 New York State Dairy Products Competition, a statewide event run by the Department of Agriculture and…
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Hoosick Falls Issues Alert on Canine Parvovirus Vaccinations
Hoosick Falls Police issued a September 6 alert urging pet owners to vaccinate dogs against parvovirus after several cases were confirmed near Center and 5th…
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Tang Dumplings to Open New Spot on Marion Avenue
Tang Dumplings is set to open a new restaurant at 46 Marion Avenue in September 2026, converting the former Smashburger space into a dumpling‑focused eatery…