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Good Samaritan Rescues Child from Hudson River Near Troy
A Good Samaritan rescued a child who fell into the Hudson River near Troy on September 2, 2026, with prompt assistance from Troy police and fire departments…
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Snowman Ice Cream Receives New York State Historic Designation
Snowman Ice Cream in Saratoga Springs earned a New York State historic designation on September 4, 2026, celebrating its 70 years of continuous operation and…
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Developer Proposes JW Hemingway Condos Near Saratoga Race Course
An unnamed developer has proposed the JW Hemingway condominium complex, featuring eight single‑family homes and a four‑story mixed‑use building near the…
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Deer Hunting Season Begins at Saratoga Spa State Park
State wildlife officials opened deer hunting season at Saratoga Spa State Park on September 4, 2026, initiating the fall hunting period as part of the park’s…
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Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Expands Saratoga Clinic Hours
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will take over the Saratoga Springs clinic and expand its hours to four to five days a week, aiming to increase access to…
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Saratoga County Board Approves Kratom Sale Ban
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee approved a ban on Kratom sales on September 6, 2026, citing public safety concerns, with the…
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71 Residents Evacuated from Raymond Watkin Apartments After Sprinkler Hazard
Seventy‑one residents of Raymond Watkin Apartments were evacuated on September 5 after a sprinkler caused an electrical hazard, with the fire department moving…
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Downtown Hotel and Apartments Project Unveiled at Congress & Federal
A Rochester‑based developer has proposed a five‑story hotel with 120 rooms, 21 residential units, a restaurant and meeting space at Congress and Federal in…
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Seasonal Food Stands Close for Year as Autumn Arrives
Seasonal fast‑food stands across the Capital Region are shutting down on September 3 as cooler weather arrives, ending the summer operating period and planning…
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Snowman Ice Cream Gets New York Historic Designation
Snowman Ice Cream in the Saratoga Springs area received a New York State historic designation on Sept. 4, 2026, marking the first time an ice‑cream parlor in…
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Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest Returns Sep 26
The Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest returns on September 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Center parking garage, offering free pumpkin-themed activities and…
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Residents Petition to End License‑Plate Reader Contract
Saratoga Springs residents have petitioned to end the city’s license‑plate reader contract with Flock Safety, citing privacy worries, while officials cite the…
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Developers Propose Mixed‑Use Trackside Condos Near Saratoga Race Course
Developers have proposed a mixed‑use project of eight single‑family homes and a four‑story building next to the Saratoga Race Course, now under review by city…
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Malta 5K Returns Sep 12 to Support Local Charities
The 17th annual Malta 5K will run on September 12 at TEC‑SMART in Malta, NY, with registration fees of $35/$40 and $20 for youth and seniors, directing all…
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Tang Dumplings Opens New Spot on Marion Avenue
Tang Dumplings will open on September 5, 2026, at 46 Marion Avenue, taking over the former Smashburger space and adding a new dumpling restaurant to Saratoga…
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Deer Hunting Season Opens at Saratoga Spa State Park
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the start of deer hunting season at Saratoga Spa State Park on September 5, 2026,…
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SPAC Fall Series Opens with Vermont Farm‑to‑Table Dinner
CulinaryArts@SPAC kicked off its Fall Series on October 1 with a farm‑to‑table dinner at Saratoga Spa State Park, featuring local chefs and Vermont farms…
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Saratanga County Moves to Ban Kratom Sales
The Saratoga County Public Safety Committee approved a proposal to ban Kratom sales, with the measure set for further review by the Law and Finance Committee…
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Capital Region Farms Win Top Honors at State Dairy Contest
Capital Region farms earned top honors in the 2026 New York State Dairy Products Competition, highlighting the region's excellence in dairy production as…
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Senior Apartment Evacuated, Residents Temporarily Relocated
The Saratoga Springs Fire Department evacuated a senior apartment building late Friday night, relocating dozens of senior and disabled residents as a safety…
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EF-1 and EF-0 Tornadoes Damage Homes in Wilton
Two tornadoes, rated EF‑1 and EF‑0, struck Wilton, New York on August 27, 2026, damaging homes and other properties. The event follows a recent tornado…
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Albany Resident Wins New York’s First Millionaire For Life Prize
An Albany resident became the first New York winner of the Millionaire For Life top prize, as confirmed by the state lottery in 2026. The award marks a…
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168-Unit Workforce Housing Project Proposed for Ballston Spa
A developer has proposed a 168‑unit affordable housing complex in Ballston Spa to serve local workers such as librarians, restaurant staff and police officers,…
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Residents Push to End License‑Plate Camera Contract
Saratoga Springs residents are demanding the city end its license‑plate camera contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns, while Public Safety…