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First Annual Chocolate Milk Mile Raises Funds for Cross‑Country
Saratoga High School runners held the first Chocolate Milk Mile on Aug. 5, raising money for the school’s cross‑country teams.
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Saratoga Bridges Raises Over $60,000 at Golf Classic
Saratoga Bridges, an Arc New York affiliate, raised more than $60,000 at the 23rd J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic on July 27, 2026. The funds will…
The Local Sunset ·
Hannaford Recalls Deli and Produce Over Possible Salmonella
Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling deli and produce items from Capital Region stores after a supplier flagged possible salmonella in jalapeños. Shoppers are…
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Tuners in the Park Show Highlights Custom Cars at Saratoga Museum
The Saratoga Automobile Museum hosted its annual Tuners in the Park showcase on August 8, 2026, featuring custom cars, live music, food and family activities.…
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Costco Opens Albany Warehouse, 14,000 Members Join
Costco opened its first Albany warehouse on August 6, 2026, attracting 14,000 members. The store is intended to serve as a one‑stop shopping destination after…
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Saratoga Springs Projects $5.3 Million Budget Deficit
Saratoga Springs officials have projected a $5.3 million budget deficit for the next fiscal year, citing rising costs and planning challenges, and are…
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Logan's Avengers Give Supplies to 300 Students
Logan's Avengers nonprofit distributed free school supplies to three hundred students at Nassau Commons Pavilion on August 9, honoring a child who could not…
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NYRA and Churchill Downs Launch 2027 Thoroughbred Championship Series
NYRA and Churchill Downs announced a new season‑long championship for three‑year‑old thoroughbreds, debuting in 2027 at Saratoga and other NYRA tracks, to…
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Brown's Beach Plans Reopening After Historic Floods
Brown's Beach management is preparing to reopen the Stillwater, NY waterfront after historic flood damage, aiming to restore a popular local recreation spot.
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Corgi Cup Returns to Saratoga Race Course Aug 16
The second annual Corgi Cup will be held at Saratoga Race Course on August 16, 2026, offering a community‑focused celebration featuring corgis.
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First Chocolate Milk Mile Raises Funds for Cross-Country Teams
The inaugural Chocolate Milk Mile at Saratoga Springs High School on August 5 raised money for the district’s boys and girls cross-country teams, featuring…
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Western Turnpike Shut Down After Flooding in Guilderland
Heavy rain on August 6, 2026, flooded portions of the Western Turnpike in Guilderland, NY, leading officials to close the road and redirect traffic while…
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Saratoga YMCA Seeks Community Items for 160‑Year Time Capsule
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is asking local residents to donate items for a time capsule celebrating its 160th anniversary, aiming to preserve community…
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Costco Opens New Albany Warehouse After Years of Planning
Costco opened a new warehouse at 1701 Western Avenue in Albany on August 6, 2026, after years of planning, and has issued 14,000 memberships. The store is…
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Bad Blood 5K Raises Funds for Regional Blood‑Cancer Nonprofit
Hundreds ran the Bad Blood 5K at Siena University on August 6, 2026, raising money for a regional blood‑cancer nonprofit. The event aimed to support patients,…
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Thousands Lose Power in Rensselaer and Washington Counties
National Grid reported a power outage on August 7, 2026 that left thousands of customers in Rensselaer and Washington counties without electricity, with…
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Saratoga Kids Sip Success in Lemonade Wars Contest
Saratoga Springs campers competed in a summer lemonade contest that taught them entrepreneurship basics, with organizers providing business guidance and…
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Saratoga Springs Faces $5.3 Million Budget Gap
Saratoga Springs officials project a $5.3 million budget deficit for 2026, citing rising costs and financial planning challenges despite steady tourism revenue.
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Northshire Bookstore Marks 50 Years in Saratoga Springs
Northshire Bookstore marked its 50th anniversary on August 8, 2026, with a day of community events in Saratoga Springs, highlighting its five‑decade legacy as…
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Brown’s Beach Set to Reopen After Flood Closure
Brown’s Beach in Stillwater, NY, is set to reopen in early August 2026 after a week‑long closure caused by historic flooding, restoring a popular spot for…
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Lemonade Contest Sparks Entrepreneurial Skills for Albany Kids
A four‑week summer program in Saratoga Springs ended with a lemonade‑selling contest that taught Albany kids essential business fundamentals, promoting…
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First Chocolate Milk Mile Race Benefits Saratoga Cross‑Country
The first Chocolate Milk Mile race at Saratoga High School on August 8 raised money for the school’s cross‑country teams, drawing participants of all ages…
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NWS Issues Heat, Thunderstorm and Flood Advisories for NY Saturday
The National Weather Service issued heat, thunderstorm and flash‑flood advisories for New York State, including Saratoga County, on Saturday, Aug 8, 2026, to…
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Hannaford Recalls Jalapeño Deli and Produce Items
Hannaford is recalling jalapeño‑containing deli and produce items sold in Capital Region stores after a supplier warning of possible salmonella, urging…