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...

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 []...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago (122+ words) I chose wrong," said the boy as he strode through a crosswalk, dodging cars as he trailed after us as we jogged toward a wall of sliding glass doors. Truth be told, her brother hadn't needed much convincing.When his sister, freshly back from college, asked if he wanted to join us for some pre-holiday shopping, [] I chose wrong," said the boy as he strode through a crosswalk, dodging cars as he trailed after us as we jogged toward a wall of sliding glass doors. Truth be told, her brother hadn't needed much convincing.When his sister, freshly back from college, asked if he wanted to join us for some pre-holiday shopping, []...

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 []...

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…...

9+ mon, 1+ week 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...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1017+ words) Intentious (NY); D Davis; D P Duggan; 9/2 Straca (NY); L R Rivera, Jr.; D P Duggan; 6/1 City Blocks (NY); R Santana, Jr.; E R Barker; 3/1 Crimson Queen (NY); K Davis; H Bond; 8/1 Farm House (NY); L Saez; D S Lalman; 12/1 Accelerated News (NY); S Bridgmohan; M Giddings; 5/2 Grace and Grit (NY); M Franco; J C Kimmel; 7/2 SECOND RACE Horse; Jockey; Trainer; Odds Two by Two by Two (KY); F Prat; B H Cox; 8/1 Flying Phoebe (NY); L R Rivera, Jr.; G D Sacco; 20/1 Dolce Vino (KY); L Saez; K Brion; 3/1 Taken by the Wind (FL); C Elliott; K G McPeek; 12/1 Mappy (KY); K Davis; G C Contessa; 12/1 Irtiqaa (KY); I Ortiz, Jr.; T A Pletcher; 9/2 Birch Run (KY); J R Velazquez; A Sano; 4/1 St. Brigid's Cross (NY); M Franco; G Weaver; 6/1 Athena's Fury (NY); K Carmouche; A J Green; 12/1 Grand…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (500+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " For booklovers willing to brave a few stairs, 50 to be exact, there is a new literary oasis in the Spa City, full of intentional choices and an incredible vibe, as Botanica Books recently opened at 456 Broadway on the third floor. With walls lined in turquoise bookshelves, inspired by the colors in resident store Parakeet Stevie Nicks's' wings, and an impressive collection of novels for the space, owner Carissa Mina has transformed what was, according to the landlord, a "pigeon-invested, broken window" space into a haven for literacy fans of all genres. "She's got a huge personality, I had no idea how big a bird's personality could be," but I should have known because I read that book," Mina said. "They're so small, but she's sassy, and she's opinionated." And Stevie Nicks got her name a lot as the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " The Store, located at 454 Broadway, is now open for business. Founded by Sophie Deshaies and her partner Kevin, The Store offers a gender inclusive curated mix of apparel, accessories, shoes, jewelry, fragrances, body care, magazines and more. The business is a collaborative effort rooted in local support and shared vision. [] SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. " The Store, located at 454 Broadway, is now open for business. Founded by Sophie Deshaies and her partner Kevin, The Store offers a gender inclusive curated mix of apparel, accessories, shoes, jewelry, fragrances, body care, magazines and more. The business is a collaborative effort rooted in local support and shared vision. [] More in Local News...