10+ mon, 4+ week ago (127+ words) A year ago, we asked for your help.We " being still, somewhat new-to-the-scene caretakers of the Saratogian's/Troy Record's sports section " called on athletic directors and coaches, who were up close and personal with our area schools for a full calendar year, to help recap what was another, enthralling, 365 days of local sports.In 2024, [] A year ago, we asked for your help.We " being still, somewhat new-to-the-scene caretakers of the Saratogian's/Troy Record's sports section " called on athletic directors and coaches, who were up close and personal with our area schools for a full calendar year, to help recap what was another, enthralling, 365 days of local sports.In 2024, []...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (121+ words) CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. " Like any other year, 2024 was filled with highs and lows and the same is true in the news cycle.Reviewing all things good and bad, the editorial staff at The Saratogian have ranked the top 10 local stories of 2024.1. Belmont Stakes comes to SaratogaSince December 2023, when it was announced [] CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. " Like any other year, 2024 was filled with highs and lows and the same is true in the news cycle.Reviewing all things good and bad, the editorial staff at The Saratogian have ranked the top 10 local stories of 2024.1. Belmont Stakes comes to SaratogaSince December 2023, when it was announced [] More in Local News...

9+ mon, 6+ day ago (126+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Saratoga County Restaurant Week will run Wednesday, Feb. 26 through Thursday, March 6 this year.Participating restaurants will offer a $25, $35 or $45 three'course meal menu (plus tax and tip). Some restaurants will also offer $15 breakfast or lunch specials.This year's restaurant week includes a gift card sweepstakes. One lucky winner [] SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Saratoga County Restaurant Week will run Wednesday, Feb. 26 through Thursday, March 6 this year.Participating restaurants will offer a $25, $35 or $45 three'course meal menu (plus tax and tip). Some restaurants will also offer $15 breakfast or lunch specials.This year's restaurant week includes a gift card sweepstakes. One lucky winner [] More in Local News...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) Market 32/Price Chopper recently announced that Allie B's Mac & Cheese is now available in the Foodfare department at 21 Market 32/Price Chopper locations. The new product marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration for Market 32/Price Chopper. Each container of Allie B's Mac & Cheese displays both the Market 32/Price Chopper and Allie B's Cozy Kitchen logos, [] Market 32/Price Chopper recently announced that Allie B's Mac & Cheese is now available in the Foodfare department at 21 Market 32/Price Chopper locations. The new product marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration for Market 32/Price Chopper. Each container of Allie B's Mac & Cheese displays both the Market 32/Price Chopper and Allie B's Cozy Kitchen logos, [] More in Things To Do Market 32/Price Chopper recently announced that Allie B's Mac & Cheese is now available in the Foodfare department at 21 Market 32/Price Chopper locations. The new product marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration for Market…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago (132+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Gary Barber's multiple stakes-winning New York-bred Mi Bago will look to parlay his early pace into a first Spa stakes score in Closing Day Monday's Listed $135,000 Saranac, a 1 1/16-mile Mellon turf test for 3-year-olds which have not won a graded stakes this year, at Saratoga Race Course. Trained by [] SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Gary Barber's multiple stakes-winning New York-bred Mi Bago will look to parlay his early pace into a first Spa stakes score in Closing Day Monday's Listed $135,000 Saranac, a 1 1/16-mile Mellon turf test for 3-year-olds which have not won a graded stakes this year, at Saratoga Race Course. Trained by []...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago (324+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " After months and months of conversations and hard work, the Spa City's Short Term Rental (STR) portal is now live, with residents able to access the portal, create a profile, and start their STR license application. During the most recent City Council meeting, Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran noted that the STR portal was officially live and in operation. He added that the program "pays for itself" with user-based fees and that the STR software created three positions spread across the Public Safety, Building, and Accounts Departments, with individuals already hired for the first two departments listed. "The portal is now live, we are now registering properties and the system is moving," Moran said. After June 1, 2025, STR operators within the city are now required to obtain annual licensing, with this applying to any property/unit rented for fewer than…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1003+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " The Spa City will be full of fall fun this Saturday as The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association (DBA) holds its annual Fall Festival, featuring trick-or-treating throughout downtown, the Pumpkin Roll on Caroline Street, a Saratoga-themed Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, face painting, balloon twisting, live entertainment, and more. From noon to 3 [] SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " The Spa City will be full of fall fun this Saturday as The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association (DBA) holds its annual Fall Festival, featuring trick-or-treating throughout downtown, the Pumpkin Roll on Caroline Street, a Saratoga-themed Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, face painting, balloon twisting, live entertainment, and more. From noon to 3 p.m., the 2025 Fall Festival will take place primarily on Caroline Street, with various activities spread out along Broadway. Children and their families are invited and encouraged to get dressed up in costume and explore a number of…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (120+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Local land trust Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature) will hold its 2nd Annual Saratoga Farm Showcase on Saturday, June 21. According to a press release, the event is a self-guided farm tour celebrating local farms and emphasizing the importance of protecting agricultural land in the Saratoga region. Eleven farms centered [] SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Local land trust Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature) will hold its 2nd Annual Saratoga Farm Showcase on Saturday, June 21. According to a press release, the event is a self-guided farm tour celebrating local farms and emphasizing the importance of protecting agricultural land in the Saratoga region. Eleven farms centered [] More in Local News...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. " In the spirit of giving back, Shania Twain and the Shania Twain Foundation are donating to local food banks at every stop on her tour, and during her engagement at Broadview Stage at SPAC, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY will receive a donation of $25,000, providing meals for 100,000 people, according to a press release. Shania Twain is passionate about ending food insecurity in vulnerable communities, the release said. Currently, food insecurity is at an all time high and donations to food banks have dropped drastically. The donation highlights the Shania Twain Foundation's commitment [] CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. " In the spirit of giving back, Shania Twain and the Shania Twain Foundation are donating to local food banks at every stop on her tour, and during her engagement at Broadview Stage at SPAC, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY will…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (120+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. "Few if any recent races outside the Breeders" Cup have had more of an impact on the sport than the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1). Of the last dozen editions of the 1 1/8-mile race, seven have been won by horses who went on to win Eclipse Awards. These 12 fillies and mares [] SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " Few if any recent races outside the Breeders" Cup have had more of an impact on the sport than the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1). Of the last dozen editions of the 1 1/8-mile race, seven have been won by horses who went on to win Eclipse Awards. These 12 fillies and mares []...