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Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding Across Capital Region
Torrential rainstorms on July 29 caused widespread flooding across Albany, Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer counties, leading to emergency alerts and the…
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iRun Local Announces 11th Annual 5‑Mile Churney Gurney Trail Race
iRun Local will host the 11th annual Churney Gurney 5‑mile trail race on August 1, 2026, starting and finishing at the pavilion on Gurney Lane Trails in…
The Local Sunset ·
Waldorf School Launches Screen‑Free Summer Camps for Kids
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is running screen‑free themed summer camps for children of various ages, open to the wider community. The camps focus on…
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Saratoga Race Course Holds 6th Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
Saratoga Race Course held its sixth New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on July 24, 2026, featuring aftercare organizations and emphasizing the racing…
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First Responders Save Horses from Sarataca Casino Barn Fire
Saratoga Springs police and first responders rescued horses from a fully engulfed barn fire at the Saratoga Casino early on June 16, 2026, with video of the…
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Youth Ballet to Present Summer Salsa Soirée at Saratoga Arts
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will perform a Summer Salsa Soirée at Saratoga Arts on July 30, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., as part of its summer programming to…
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Sherry Hot Chicken & Grill Opens in Malta
Sherry Hot Chicken & Grill opened on July 23, 2026, at 2955 Route 9 in Malta, filling the former 13 North space and providing a new hot chicken dining option…
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New York State Museum Opens ‘Revolutionary New York’ Exhibit
The New York State Museum in Albany opened the “Revolutionary New York” exhibit on July 27, 2026, celebrating 250 years of American history through everyday…
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National Weather Service Issues Alerts for Saratoga Area Monday
The National Weather Service New York City Forecast Office issued warnings, watches and advisories for Saratoga Springs on Monday, July 27, 2026, as part of…
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Ackerman Foundation Gives $100K to 43 Local Nonprofits
The Ackerman Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants to 43 Claverack nonprofits in 2026, aiming to strengthen community services after a surge in funding…
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Albany County Starts Street Psychiatry Initiative for Homeless
Albany County unveiled a street psychiatry program on Monday to deliver mental‑health care directly to homeless residents, part of a larger effort to address…
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Sixth Annual Aftercare Day Honors Retired Racehorse Programs
The Sixth Annual Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on July 24 highlighted six horse‑care organizations and reaffirmed the racing community's…
The Local Sunset ·
iRun Local Holds 11th Annual Gurney Trail Race
iRun Local's 11th annual 5‑mile Churney Gurney Trail Race will take place on August 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. on Saratoga Springs' Gurney Lane Trails, starting and…
The Local Sunset ·
Skidmore Alum Leads Summer Soccer Camp in Saratoga
Skidmore men’s soccer player Austin Okoye is running a summer soccer camp in Saratoga Springs for children of various ages, offering coaching and skill…
The Local Sunset ·
Waldorf School Introduces Screen‑Free Summer Camps
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is running screen‑free themed summer camps for children, offering a nature‑focused, technology‑free experience to the…
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Beagle School Finishes $1.4 Million Renovation
Beagle School completed a $1.4 million renovation on July 24, 2026, celebrated with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, to upgrade facilities for students and staff in…
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Sherry Hot Chicken to Open New Malta Location in 2026
Sherry Hot Chicken will open a new restaurant in Malta, NY, in the former 13 North location, with a grand opening set for 2026, adding a new dining option and…
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Ramen Chain to Open Saratoga Springs Restaurant in 2026
A popular ramen chain plans to open a new restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY, in 2026 to meet rising local demand, adding another dining option for residents…
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Horror Film 'Bridgeport' Begins Shooting in Schenectady
The horror film "Bridgeport" begins shooting in Schenectady's Stockade District on July 27, 2026, with parking restrictions starting at 8 p.m. on July 26 to…
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New Bar and Café Opens in Germantown
A new bar and café opened in Germantown, Saratoga County on July 26, 2026, offering a combined dining and social space aimed at becoming a neighborhood…
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Saratoga County Fair Marks 175 Years of Tradition
The Saratoga County Fair opened in July 2026, celebrating over 175 years of history with nostalgic programming and a showcase of local crafts. Organizers,…
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Philadelphia Orchestra Welcomes Local Brass Musicians to SPAC Amphitheater
Philadelphia Orchestra invites local brass players to a public music‑making event at the SPAC amphitheater on August 20, 2026, with check‑in at 12:45 p.m.,…
The Local Sunset ·
iRun Local to Host 11th Annual Gurney Trail Race
iRun Local will host the 11th annual five‑mile Churney Gurney Trail Race on August 1, 2026, starting and finishing below the pavilion at Gurney Lane Trails in…
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Sixth Annual NY Thoroughbred Aftercare Day Celebrates Retired Racehorses
The sixth annual NY Thoroughbred Aftercare Day was held on July 24, 2026 at Saratoga Race Course, highlighting aftercare groups and recognizing efforts to…