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DEC Grants Over $530K for Capital Region Land Trusts
The DEC provided over $530,000 in land‑trust grants to Capital Region groups on Oct. 3, 2026, to support local conservation projects.
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Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Starts New Fall Daytime Classes
Two new eight‑session daytime ballet classes for younger children and homeschoolers begin Oct. 22 at Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, expanding youth arts…
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Gov. Hochul Expands Free Community College to Adults 25‑55
Gov. Hochul announced that New York’s free community college program now covers adults 25‑55 with prior degrees, addressing AI‑driven job market changes.
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Blue Streaks Win Homecoming Football Game
The Blue Streaks won their homecoming football game on Oct. 1, 2026, continuing the school’s tradition.
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Trailer Debris Spill Causes I-90 Westbound Backup Near Guilderland
A tractor trailer lost part of its load on I-90 near Guilderland on Oct. 5, spilling debris and causing a traffic backup. New York State Police handled the…
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Saratoga Girls’ Tennis Wins Senior Night, Stays Undefeated 7‑0
Saratoga Springs Girls’ Tennis beat Ballston Spa 7-2 on senior night, keeping their season unbeaten at 7-0.
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Cold Front Brings Breezy Start, Sunny Days Ahead
Monday will see blustery, wet weather as a cold front moves through, followed by several sunny, mild days.
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Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl Returns Oct. 17
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s 14th annual Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl will take place on Oct. 17, touring five historic pubs to highlight…
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Brunswick Paintball Fundraiser Targets $10,000 for Breast Cancer
The Brunswick event on Oct. 3 aimed to raise $10,000 for the American Cancer Society's breast‑cancer initiatives, featuring paintball, raffles, food, music and…
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Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium Returns Oct 13 in Schenectady
The fifth Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium, organized by LogicalNet and the tech community, will take place on Oct. 13 at Rivers Casino in Schenectady,…
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Josh Hilton Claims Giant Pumpkinfest Title with 2,123‑lb Pumpkin
Josh Hilton won the 2026 Giant Pumpkinfest with a 2,123.5‑lb pumpkin, while Ernie Gustinucci and Tadd King placed with pumpkins of 1,821.5 lb and 1,674.5 lb.…
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World's Largest Garage Sale Attracts Shoppers to Warrensburg
The world’s largest garage sale is taking place in Warrensburg, NY, in October 2026, attracting local vendors and shoppers looking for bargains.
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Stewart’s Shops Recalls Two Ice‑Cream Flavors Over Metal Object
Stewart’s Shops is recalling two half‑gallon ice‑cream flavors statewide after a metal object was found in a carton, urging customers to return the product for…
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Saratoga Book Festival Marks Sixth Year Downtown
The sixth‑annual Saratoga Book Festival runs Oct. 1‑4, 2026 in downtown Saratoga Springs with free readings, interviews and youth programs to foster reading…
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Guided Walk Showcases Saratoga’s Historic Kit Homes
A guided walk on Oct. 4, 2026, led by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation highlighted the remaining mail‑order kit houses on East and Pinewood…
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Veg Out Vegan Street Festival Returns to Capital Region
The Veg Out organizers are bringing their all‑vegan street food festival to the Capital Region in October 2026, offering local vegan dishes for the community.
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Youth Ballet Adds Two New Fall Day Classes
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is launching two eight‑class Thursday sessions starting Oct. 22, 2026, aimed at younger children and homeschooling families.
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DEC Awards Over $530K to Capital Region Land Trusts
DEC provided over $2 million in land‑trust grants, including $530,000 for Capital Region trusts, to safeguard open space and natural resources.
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NAMI Capital Region Walk Raises Over $20,000 for Mental Health
The October walk in Albany raised $20,855 for free mental‑health programs, marking the event's ninth year.
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Foundation Grants $20,000 to Expand Farm Food-as-Medicine Program
The Business for Good Foundation donated $20,000 to Pitney Meadows Community Farm to double the capacity of its Food as Medicine program, expanding…
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Saratoga Book Festival Returns Oct 1‑4 with Free Programs
The sixth annual Saratoga Book Festival runs Oct. 1‑4 in downtown Saratoga Springs, offering free author readings, interviews and youth programs to encourage…
The Local Sunset ·
Josh Hilton Claims Giant Pumpkinfest Title with 2,123‑lb Pumpkin
Josh Hilton won the 2026 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest with a 2,123.5‑lb pumpkin, while the next two pumpkins weighed 1,821.5 lb and 1,674.5 lb. The annual…
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Guided Walk Showcases Saratoga’s Kit‑Home Legacy
A preservation‑group walk on Oct. 4 highlighted Saratoga Springs’ remaining kit houses and Franklin Square, emphasizing the town’s architectural heritage.
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Stewart’s Shops Recalls Two Ice‑Cream Flavors Over Metal Risk
Stewart’s Shops recalled two half‑gallon ice‑cream flavors across its Capital Region stores after finding a metal object, aiming to prevent consumer injury.