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Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Celebrates Peach Festival
The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market hosted a Peach Festival on August 15, 2026, offering peach‑based foods and drinks in Wiswall Park. The event celebrated the…
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Mayor Urges Saratoga Residents to Enroll in Emergency Alerts
Mayor John F. Safford urged Saratoga Springs residents on July 29, 2026 to enroll in the Wireless Emergency Notification System, a step aimed at delivering…
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Golden Tempo Posts Fast Four‑Furlong Breeze En Route to Travers Stakes
Golden Tempo completed a four‑furlong breeze in 47.46 seconds at Saratoga Springs on August 15, 2026, indicating strong preparation for the Travers Stakes on…
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NHC Monitors Possible Tropical Depression in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is tracking an Atlantic disturbance on August 15, 2026, that has a small chance of becoming a tropical depression, as part of its…
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Beloved Pope’s Pizzeria Closes After 40 Years
Pope’s Pizzeria in Saratoga Springs announced its permanent closure on August 13, 2026 after 40 years, citing rising costs and market changes. The shutdown…
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Saratoga County Fair Draws Over 53,000 Visitors
The Saratoga County Fair attracted over 53,000 visitors in August 2026, marking a record attendance and highlighting strong community and regional…
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Saratoga Rowers Return Home with Silver Medals
Olivia Lill and Parker Mansfield of the Saratoga Rowing Association earned silver medals and a bronze at the U19 World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv,…
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Free Job Fair Links Job Seekers with Over 50 Local Employers
A free job fair held in Saratoga Springs on August 14 attracted over fifty local employers and helped residents connect with new employment opportunities as…
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New Mural Celebrates Land Stewardship at Galway Preserve
A grant‑backed mural honoring land stewardship and the three pillars of conservation was unveiled at Galway Nature Preserve on August 13, 2026, by community…
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Flock Safety Introduces New Privacy Safeguards After Community Input
Flock Safety announced new privacy safeguards for its traffic cameras in Troy and Saratoga County on August 14, 2026, responding to community and…
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Supercars Parade Rolls Through Saratoga Museum Saturday
The Saratoga Automobile Museum hosted the “Supercars in the Park” event Saturday morning, showcasing exotic high‑performance cars from 9 a.m. to noon as a…
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Buttah Captures John Morrissey Stakes at Saratoga
Four‑year‑old gray colt Buttah won the John Morrissey Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on August 13, marking its fifth career victory and continued success in…
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Manny Franco Claims Six Wins, Including Five Straight at Saratoga
Manny Franco won six races, including five consecutive victories, at Saratoga Race Course on August 14, 2026, drawing cheers from the crowd and showcasing his…
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Community Mural Unveiled at Galway Nature Preserve Celebrates Stewardship
A grant‑funded mural celebrating conservation pillars was unveiled at Galway Nature Preserve on August 13, 2026, with community members, Saratoga Arts, and…
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Kim’s Place Launches New Pizzeria and Deli in Ballston Spa
Kim’s Place opened a pizzeria and deli in Ballston Spa on August 12, 2026, adding fresh dining choices for locals and visitors and expanding the village’s…
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Wilton Man Charged Over Fake Youth Basketball Team
A Wilton man was arrested on August 13, 2026, for allegedly collecting hundreds of dollars from parents for a youth basketball team that never existed, part of…
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Supercars in the Park Arrives at Saratoga Automobile Museum
The Saratoga Automobile Museum will host a morning exhibition called “Supercars in the Park” on Saturday, showcasing high‑performance vehicles to celebrate…
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Saratoga Rowers Medal at U19 World Championships
Olivia Lill and Parker Mansfield of the Saratoga Rowing Association earned a bronze medal in the mixed eight and helped secure additional U19 World…
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Ballston Spa Market Holds Second Annual Peach Festival
The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market’s second annual Peach Festival will take place on August 15, 2026, at Wiswall Park, featuring peach‑themed food and drinks to…
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Saratoga Springs Police Increase Crackdown on Unlicensed Taxis
Saratoga Springs police and code enforcement began intensified actions against unlicensed taxi and rideshare operators on August 13, responding to numerous…
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Saratoga Sale Sets New Record with $118 Million in Sales
The 105th Saratoga Sale, run by Fasig‑Tipton on August 13, achieved a record $118.2 million in gross sales, driven by demand for 35 yearlings and 25 premium…
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LongHorn Steakhouse Opens Second Capital Region Spot in Wilton
LongHorn Steakhouse opened its second Capital Region restaurant in Wilton on August 14, 2026, repurposing the former TGI Fridays building to meet rising local…
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Beloved Saratoga Springs Pizzeria Closes, Recipes Preserved
A longtime Saratoga Springs pizzeria is closing on August 14, 2026 due to a business decision, but the owners are preserving its recipes for potential future…
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Capital Region Weekend Events Guide Aug 14‑16
Regional organizers present a weekend guide featuring the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair, Harbor Jam, and Troy Pig Out, highlighting family‑friendly and…