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Back-to-School Bash to Celebrate Families in Clifton Park
Clifton Park’s Back‑to‑School Bash on August 27 offers families a day of games, food and resource booths to help prepare for the new school year, drawing…
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Local Coach Rich Johns Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Rich Johns, a Saratoga Springs tennis coach, received the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Legacy All‑American Lifetime Achievement Award on August 20,…
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Spa Catholic Baseball Team Honored at Saratoga Race Course
Spa Catholic’s baseball team and coaches were honored at Saratoga Race Course after winning consecutive state championships, highlighting the community’s…
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Skidmore Student Leads Triathlon Fundraiser for Oncology
Bryce Terry and four Skidmore hockey teammates led the second annual Beyond the Summit Triathlon in North Conway, NH on August 21, 2026, to raise funds for…
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Endangered Montagu’s Harrier Achieves First Successful Chick Rearing
An endangered Montagu’s harrier successfully raised chicks at a secret site in August 2026, marking a key conservation milestone and highlighting the impact of…
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Olivia Grant Appointed Principal of Division Street Elementary
Olivia Grant was named principal of Division Street Elementary in Saratoga Springs on August 20, 2026, in a move aimed at preserving the school’s strong…
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Retired K‑9 Eddie Shows Life Cycle of Police Dogs
Retired K‑9 Eddie of the Colonie Police Department illustrates the training, duties, and retirement process for police dogs, informing the public about their…
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Saratoga Springs Launches ‘Garage Gallery’ Art Program
Saratoga Springs introduced the Garage Gallery program on August 20, 2026 to display local artists’ work in public spaces, advancing the city’s cultural…
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USPS Proposes Rule to Limit Mail‑Ballot Use
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a regulation that would limit mail‑in ballot use for the November election, pending Supreme Court approval, potentially…
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Beloved Irish Pub Owner Joan Desadora Dies at 86
Joan Desadora, 86, owner of the beloved downtown Irish pub The Parting Glass, died on August 20, marking a significant loss for Saratoga Springs’ hospitality…
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State Grants $5.4 Million to Seven Capital Region Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul’s New York State County Infrastructure Grant Program awarded over $5.4 million to seven Capital Region projects on August 21, 2026, as…
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Druthers Brewing Starts Free Summer Trolley Service
Druthers Brewing Company launched a free summer trolley in Saratoga Springs, connecting downtown, the race course, and the lake with service Thursday through…
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Zoning Board to Review Tannery Commons Permit
The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on August 26 to decide on a special use permit for the mixed‑use Tannery Commons project at 125 Bath Street,…
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Field Set for 2026 Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course announced the field for the 157th Travers Stakes, set for August 29, 2026, confirming the race as the highlight of the summer meet and a…
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History Museum Announces Second Annual Spirited Evening at Canfield Casino
The Saratoga Springs History Museum’s second annual Spirited Evening will take place on November 12, 2026, at the historic Canfield Casino, combining guided…
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Kindred Spirit Music Series Returns with Free Concert Aug 31
Award‑winning songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle will perform for free at Saratoga Arts on August 31 as part of the Kindred Spirit Music Series,…
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Skidmore hockey player leads triathlon fundraiser for oncology care
Skidmore hockey players led the second‑annual Beyond the Summit Triathlon in North Conway on August 21, 2026, raising funds for Memorial Hospital’s oncology…
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Druthers Brewing Launches Free Summer Trolley in Saratoga Springs
Druthers Brewing Company has launched a free trolley service this August, linking downtown Saratoga Springs with the Saratoga Race Course and Saratoga Lake,…
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Blue Streaks Aim to Defend AA Section 2 Title
The Saratoga Blue Streaks are set to defend their AA Section 2 football title in Fall 2026, building on a strong state playoff run from 2025.
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Spa Catholic Baseball Honored at Saratoga Race Course
Spa Catholic's baseball team was honored in the Winner's Circle at Saratoga Race Course on August 20, 2026, recognizing their back‑to‑back state championships…
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Faith Food Pantry Unveils Program to Expand County Food Access
Faith Food Pantry launched a new program on August 22, 2026, from its Rexford location to broaden access to nutritious food for more Saratoga County residents.
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Rich Johns Receives Intercollegiate Tennis Lifetime Achievement Honor
Rich Johns was honored with the Legacy All‑American award on August 20, 2026, recognizing his 38‑year coaching career in Saratoga, New York.
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Saratoga County Passes 9/11 25th Anniversary Resolution
Saratoga County’s Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Aug. 22 to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Sept. 11, 2026, and to honor four local…
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Preservation Foundation Announces August Sunday Strolls in Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has scheduled free Sunday Stroll walking tours for August 23 and 30, 2026, to highlight the city’s historic…