News across Greater Albany
Business for Good Foundation Announces Support for Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s Food as Medicine Program
The Business for Good Foundation (BFGF) announced a $20,000 donation to Pitney Meadows Community Farm to double the capacity of its farm-based Food as Medicine (FAM) residential program. The initiative pairs fresh, locally grown produce with hands-on nutrition education to…
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Announces New Fall Classes
The Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet (SSYB) announced the expansion of its programs this autumn with two new daytime class offerings starting October 22. The new classes are designed to bring the joy of movement to younger children and the local homeschooling community. Both…

Marking 30 years, 'Source to Sea' Connecticut River cleanups continue in western Mass.
Nor’easter or not, hundreds of volunteers gathered up and down the Pioneer Valley over the weekend to clean up the waterways that power ecosystems throughout the Northeast.

Saratoga Springs Girls’ Tennis Senior Night Game, Remain Undefeated
Saratoga Springs Girls’ Tennis hosted Ballston Spa on Friday, September 25 for their senior night game. Saratoga bested the Scotties 7-2 and remain undefeated this season with a 7-0 record. The Saratoga Tennis team has 34 athletes as it is a no cut program, and each senior was…
Saratoga Springs Football Team Victorious in Homecoming Game
The Blue Streaks burst onto the field to an invigorated sea of blue which engulfed the bleachers and spilled onto the track behind the sideline for their annual homecoming football game. As the final gasp of the sun’s rays stretched out from the horizon, the buzzing from the…
Schuylerville Boys’ Soccer Currently Top of Foothills Council
The Schuylerville Varsity boys’ soccer team is currently first in the Foothills Council with a record of 4-0-1 in league play and 6-1-1 overall. The Black Horses won the Foothills council last year but were bounced out of the Section 2 Class B tournament by Broadalbin-Perth in…
Berliner & Myers Headed to Judo Worlds
Ari Berliner (27) & Melissa Myers (30) from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) have qualified to team USA that will compete at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, October 4-10. This will be Berliners’ fifth trip to the worlds with his best finish being last year as…

IBM to build quantum-computing facility at Poughkeepsie campus
Tech company IBM was approved Tuesday morning for a 30-year agreement to build its next-generation quantum-computing facility at its Poughkeepsie campus.
October 2 – October 8, 2026
Autumn Sunday Strolls “Mail Order Houses of Saratoga” & “Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square”
Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and Madison C. Squires on Sunday, October 4 for the Autumn Stroll, “Mail Order Houses of Saratoga.” Explore the remaining Kit Houses along East and Pinewood Avenues as Madison guides you through this fascinating chapter of…
Saratoga Book Festival Returns
The Saratoga Book Festival, now celebrating its sixth citywide celebration of books, returns October 1-4 to downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. This year’s festival includes a blockbuster lineup of talented writers and presenters. All programs over the weekend offer free…
Over a Ton! – 11th Annual Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest
The winner of the 2026 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest was Josh Hilton of Nassau, N.Y, whose pumpkin weighed at an astonishing 2,123.50 lbs. Ernie Gustinucci of Jackson, P.A. took second plac; his pumpkin weighed 1821.50 lbs. The third-place pumpkin was grown by Tadd King of Freedom,…