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New Hotel and Housing Project Unveiled for Downtown Saratoga
Wilmorite Construction has proposed a five‑story, 120‑room hotel with 21 residential units on a 1.63‑acre site at Congress and Federal streets in downtown…
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New 9/11 Exhibit Opens at New York State Museum
The New York State Museum opened a new exhibit in 2026 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, aiming to honor victims and educate…
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Saratoga County Keeps 4 a.m. Bar Closing Time
Saratoga County supervisors rejected a 2026 proposal to shift bar closing from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m., keeping the existing nightlife schedule unchanged.
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Rain Slows Tornado Cleanup in Saratoga County
Rain in September 2026 is slowing tornado cleanup in Saratoga County, making residents' efforts to repair damage more urgent.
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Greater Capital Region Receives $400,000 Grant for Digital Literacy
Nonprofits in the Greater Capital Region have been awarded a $400,000 grant to expand digital literacy programs, aiming to boost community comfort with…
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Local Businesses Challenge Unclear Event Fee Billing
Saratoga Springs businesses and organizations are objecting to inconsistent, unitemized special‑event fees, urging the city to adopt clearer, standardized…
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Italian StreetFest and ItaliaFest Set for Sept. 12 in NY
Little Italy StreetFest in Schenectady and Amsterdam ItaliaFest will both occur on Saturday, September 12, 2026, celebrating Italian heritage and cuisine. The…
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Albany Candlelight Vigil Remembers Nepal Flood Victims
A candlelight vigil at Albany’s Sanatani Temple on August 31 honored the 900 dead and 2,500 missing from Nepal’s floods, while urging climate action. The…
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Proposed Route‑9 Mixed‑Use Project Raises Community Concerns
Developers plan a six‑building, mixed‑use project on Route 9 in Saratoga Springs that includes a 120‑room hotel and 128 residential units, prompting community…
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World Mosquito Program Issues Mosquito‑Control Tips for Capital Region
The World Mosquito Program issued 2026 guidance for Capital Region homeowners, including Saratoga Springs residents, to control mosquitoes and lower the risk…
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Nathan Littauer Hospital to Host Community Blood Drive Sept. 24
Nathan Littauer Hospital and its nursing home will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on September 24, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30…
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Innovation Center Launches Community Pinball Machine Project
The Innovation Center in Saratoga, NY, is launching its first Community Collaboration Project, a full-size pinball machine built with public help, to blend art…
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Saratoga Springs Card Show Attracts Over 100 Vendors
The August 2026 Saratoga Springs sports‑card convention featured over 100 vendors in its third year, serving collectors and reflecting a growing local hobby…
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Adirondack Balloon Festival Holds Sneak‑Preview Inflation
Adirondack Balloon Festival organizers held a preview balloon inflation at Schuyler Flats Park in Colonie, building excitement for the mid‑September 2026…
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iRun Saratoga Schedules Half Marathon for Sept. 20
iRun Saratoga will host a 13.1‑mile half marathon on September 20, 2026, starting and ending in Congress Park and traversing Saratoga Springs' scenic streets,…
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Wilton Requests County Funding for Tornado Debris Cleanup
Wilton has asked Saratoga County for emergency funding to clear debris from an August EF‑1 tornado, aiming to speed up recovery and restore safety in the…
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Albany Gets $18.6 M for Ten Downtown Revitalization Projects
New York State, led by Gov. Kathy Hochul, awarded over $18.6 million for ten downtown Albany projects as part of a $400 million revitalization plan, aiming to…
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Caffè Lena Brings Free Music Festival to SPAC This Fall
Caffè Lena will present its annual free music festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in the fall of 2026, providing community members with open‑air…
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WAMC Publishes Guide for Capital Region Village Elections
WAMC Northeast Public Radio released a voter guide covering village elections in eight Capital Region counties to help residents make informed voting decisions.
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Route‑9 Mixed‑Use Project Sparks Community Concerns
Developers Sustainable Saratoga and the NYS Department of Transportation have proposed a 128‑unit mixed‑use building with a 120‑room hotel on South Broadway,…
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Saratoga County Approves Permanent Code Blue Shelter in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga County officials approved a permanent 25,600‑sq‑ft Code Blue shelter on Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs, offering 75 beds normally and up to 118…
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Construction Starts on New Luxury Condos at 7 Cottage Street
Developers broke ground on a six‑unit luxury condominium at 7 Cottage Street in Saratoga Springs in August 2026, with completion expected by August 2027 and…
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Saratoga Springs to Transform Parking Garage into Public‑Art Gallery
Saratoga Springs will turn the Putnam Parking Garage into a gallery with up to 14 murals, opening submissions on September 1, 2026 and installing the works in…
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Capital Region Plans 25th‑Anniversary September 11 Commemorations
Capital Region organizers are arranging multiple events throughout September 2026 to honor victims and reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11…