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Scammers Spoof 1st National Bank of Scotia Phone Number
Scammers are spoofing 1st National Bank of Scotia’s phone number to impersonate its fraud team, prompting a nationwide warning from the bank for customers to…
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New York Declares September Perimenopause Awareness Month
New York State has named September 2026 Perimenopause Awareness Month, using the Women’s Health Wednesday series to educate women about health changes before…
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Tang Museum Debuts ‘500 Dams’ Exhibition on Ecological Repair
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College opens the “500 Dams” exhibition on September 26, showcasing a twenty‑year effort to restore grasslands with five hundred…
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Saratoga Cider & Doughnut Fest Returns Oct. 3
The Saratoga Cider & Doughnut Fest returns on Oct. 3, 2026, as a multi‑venue, annual celebration of fall flavors in Saratoga Springs. Organized by the event’s…
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Ballston Spa Village Court to Move Temporarily Over Safety Issues
Ballston Spa Village Court officials recommended a temporary closure and relocation of the 30 Bath Street building due to safety concerns, with relocation…
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Committee Issues First Horse Racing Fire Safety Recommendations
The Saratoga County Horse Racing Fire Safety and Prevention Committee released its first set of fire‑safety recommendations on September 14, 2026, aimed at…
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State Route 66 Paving Begins in Chatham, May Cause Delays
The NY State Department of Transportation started paving State Route 66 in Chatham on September 23, 2026, to improve road conditions. Drivers are warned to…
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GE Aerospace Commits $225 M to Niskayuna Research Center
GE Aerospace and New York State will invest $225 million, including $8.4 million from the state, over five years to upgrade the Niskayuna research center, a…
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Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar to Close After 38 Years
Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar in downtown Saratoga Springs will close after 38 years, as owners Tim and Colleen Holmes announced on September 23, 2026. The…
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Jumpin’ Jacks Begins 74th Drive‑In Season
Jumpin’ Jacks opened for its 74th seasonal drive‑in season on September 19, 2026, serving the Capital Region as spring diners return.
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Troy Deli and Pizzeria Closes After 31 Years
Troy Deli and Pizzeria closed on September 22, 2026, ending a 31‑year family‑run operation that has been a staple of the local community. The shutdown is noted…
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Guardians on Gridiron Hosts Youth Flag Football Fundraiser
Guardians on the Gridiron will host a youth flag‑football fundraiser at the CRL venue, with Emily Keevern, Harlee McLean, and local first responders organizing…
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Warehouse Demolition Nears Completion, Menands Firehouse Rebuild Advances
The Central Warehouse demolition is in its final stage, while Menands officials report progress on rebuilding the town's firehouse, both marking key…
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Haunted Attractions Open Across Capital Region
Haunted houses and scare experiences have opened across the Capital Region for the 2026 fall season, remaining open through Halloween and attracting regional…
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Oktoberfest Returns to Capital Region This Fall
Oktoberfest organizers announce a series of German‑style food, beer and cultural events across the Capital Region this fall, marking the return of the annual…
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Shy's Eats Adds Chicken and Egg Salads at Market 32
Shy's Eats has added chicken and egg salads to Market 32 stores under the Home.Grown program, emphasizing locally sourced, ready‑to‑eat options for shoppers.
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Veterans Invited to Explore Benefits in Capital Region
A Capital Region outreach campaign launched on September 22, 2026, invites veterans to learn about available benefits and services, addressing widespread…
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Capital Chef’s Salads Reach Six Regional Grocery Shelves
A Capital Region chef’s ready‑to‑eat salads are now sold at six Market 32 and Price Chopper stores, marking the chef’s first major retail expansion in the…
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Sunny-Cloudy Mix Brings 60s Temperatures Across Capital District
A Tuesday morning forecast predicts a mix of sun and clouds across the Capital District, with highs in the 60s Fahrenheit, reflecting a typical early‑fall…
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Comedian Jim Florentine Returns for Saratoga Springs Show
Jim Florentine will perform live comedy in Saratoga Springs, a return announced on September 22, 2026, expected to draw locals and visitors alike.
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Pumpkin Fest Pops Up at Empire State Plaza This Fall
Albany officials are launching a pumpkin‑themed pop‑up festival at Empire State Plaza this fall, featuring local vendors, food and activities aimed at…
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Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Events in Glens Falls
Special Olympics organizers in Glens Falls are calling for volunteers to help with events throughout 2026, offering roles that support athletes and promote…
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Residents Voice Privacy Concerns Over New License‑Plate Cameras
A September 2026 public hearing in Saratoga Springs examined the city’s twelve new license‑plate‑reader cameras, with residents raising privacy concerns while…
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Saratoga County Child Safety Task Force Holds First Meeting
The Saratoga County Child Safety Review Commission held its first meeting on September 18, 2026, with District Attorney Brett Eby and task force members…