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iRun Saratoga Launches Inaugural Half Marathon on Sept 20
iRun Saratoga will host its first 13.1‑mile half‑marathon on September 20, 2026, starting at Congress Park and passing the casino and a state park, bringing a…
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Saratoga Springs Issues Alert Over Temporary THM Spike
Saratoga Springs officials issued an August 2026 alert about a temporary rise in trihalomethane levels linked to recent Loughberry Lake Dam work, expecting…
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NYRA Announces Discounts and Free Flannel Shirts for Fan Week
NYRA is offering discounted tickets, food specials, and a free Labor Day flannel shirt during Fan Appreciation Week at Saratoga Race Course from September 2 to…
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Wilton Declares State of Emergency After Thursday Tornadoes
Wilton town supervisor declared a state of emergency on August 27 after two tornadoes struck, causing damage and public‑safety concerns throughout the town and…
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Innovation Center Calls for Volunteers to Build Community Pinball Machine
The Saratoga Innovation Center is seeking volunteers to help build its first community‑collaborated full‑size pinball machine, offering a hands‑on creative…
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Giant PumpkinFest Returns Downtown September 26 for 11th Year
The Giant PumpkinFest returns to downtown Saratoga Springs on September 26, 2026, featuring pumpkins over 2,000 pounds, live music, and food vendors as part of…
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Mixed-Use Project on South Broadway Spurs Community Concerns
A proposed mixed‑use development on South Broadway, featuring a hotel, housing and retail, has raised concerns among Saratoga Springs residents who want to…
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Wilton Unveils New Veterans Memorial Park with Dock
Wilton opened a new park with a dock on August 27, 2026, honoring Roy McDonald and local veterans, and adding a community gathering space alongside regional…
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iRun Saratoga Inaugural Half‑Marathon Scheduled for September 20
iRun Saratoga will host its inaugural 13.1‑mile half‑marathon on September 20, 2026, starting at Congress Park and looping past the casino and State Park. The…
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Luxury Condo Construction Begins in Saratoga Springs
Construction began on August 26, 2026, for a luxury condominium in downtown Saratoga Springs that draws inspiration from a historic hotel and offers private…
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Saratoga Springs Shops See Sales Spike Over Travers Weekend
Saratoga Springs merchants experienced a two- to three‑fold sales increase during the August 29‑30 Travers Stakes weekend, highlighting the festival’s economic…
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Greg Montgomery Signs Travers Poster at Impressions of Saratoga
Greg Montgomery will sign his Travers Stakes poster “Giving Thanks” at Impressions of Saratoga on August 30, 2026, providing a cultural activity for locals and…
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Thousands Celebrate Travers Day at Saratoga Race Course
Thousands gathered at Saratoga Race Course on August 29 for Travers Day, enjoying fashion, family activities, and robust betting. The event highlighted the…
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Severe Storms Hit Capital Region, Prompt Tornado Warnings
Severe thunderstorms on Thursday evening, August 27, 2026, brought damaging winds, heavy rain, power outages, and downed trees to the Capital Region, prompting…
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NWS Confirms Two Tornadoes Hit Saratoga County
The Albany National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes, including one in Wilton, touched down in Saratoga County on August 27, 2026, following severe…
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Wilton Declares Emergency After Thursday Tornadoes
Wilton Town Supervisor declared a state of emergency after two tornadoes struck Saratoga County on August 27, 2026, citing severe damage and safety concerns.…
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Saratoga Restaurants Brace for Busy Travers Stakes Weekend
Saratoga Springs restaurants Siro’s, Noah’s Italian and The Wild Horse are adding staff and inventory to handle the expected crowds for the Travers Stakes…
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Steve Bouchey Reflects on Keen Ice’s 2015 Travers Upset
Steve Bouchey, a local financial advisor, recalled how his horse Keen Ice upset the favorite at the 2015 Travers Stakes before a 50,000‑person crowd, cementing…
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Severe Thunderstorm Sparks Outages and Debris in Wilton
A severe thunderstorm on August 27 caused power outages, downed trees and debris in Wilton, NY, with residents helping clear the damage amid a week of…
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NWS Albany Surveys Saratoga County for Tornado Damage
The National Weather Service Albany dispatched a survey team to Saratoga County on August 28, 2026, to assess possible tornado damage from the previous day and…
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LaTerra Breaks Ground on Luxury Condos Near Congress Park
LaTerra began construction on a luxury condominium project at 27 Park Place near Congress Park in Saratoga Springs on August 29, 2026, aiming to add upscale…
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NWS Albany Confirms Tornado Touchdown in Wilton
The National Weather Service in Albany confirmed a single tornado touched down in Wilton, Saratoga County, on August 27, 2026, as part of a larger severe…
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iRun Saratoga Announces Inaugural Half‑Marathon for September 20
iRun Saratoga will hold its first half‑marathon on September 20, 2026, starting at Congress Park. The 13.1‑mile race adds a new fall event to the city’s…
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Wilton Neighbors Unite to Clean Up Tornado Aftermath
Wilton residents gathered on August 28, 2026, to clear debris, repair roofs, and restore power after twin tornadoes struck the town the previous day,…