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Published September 15Saratoga PLAN adds another 75 acres of farmland to conservation effort
Saratoga PLAN has added another plot of land to its growing conservation effort, the acquisition will preserve farmland in one of the fastest growing parts of New York.
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Published September 10Food, Fun, Foliage and Fitness: A Weekend Cycling Getaway
Get on your bike and enjoy the changing leaves and the crisp Autumn air, riding some of Saratoga’s most scenic routes at the most beautiful time of the year with Bikeatoga’s fourth annual foliage ride. Ride one day or two on October 10 and 11 with 30, 50, and 75 mile routes…
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Published September 10The 2026 Saratoga Race Course Season in Review
Some may be happy it’s over, some are glad it happened, others are sad it won’t return, but one thing is for sure: this summer meet was the longest in the race course’s 163-year history. The original meet was scheduled for 51 days, however heavy rain caused a cancelation on…
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Published September 10The Difficult Journey Back to College
After spending the summer as an intern at Saratoga Race Course, Shenendehowa graduate Alex DiConza makes the difficult trip to Cornell to continue studying Biometry and Statistics As the Saratoga Race Course season came to an end on Labor Day, many college students returned to…
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Published September 03Spa Catholic’s Ladies Soccer: From Verge of Dissolution, To Lofty Ambitions
Three years ago, the Saratoga Central Catholic Ladies Soccer team was at risk of dissolving due to lack of coaching. Fortunately, Brian Venn, whose daughter plays for the team, volunteered to step into the head coach roll. When Venn along with assistant coach Tony Nucrea took…
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Published September 03Golf Icon, Dottie Pepper, Brings Contemporary Christian Music to her Hometown
Golf fans may remember Dottie Pepper’s dominant outing at the 1999 Nabisco Dinah Shore tournament where she shot a record 19-under par to win her second major title. Followers of the sport may recognize Pepper from her extensive commentating career on the Golf Channel and CBS.…
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Published September 03More Than Shopping: September Workshops at the Farmers’ Market
A trip to the farmers’ market can fill your shopping bag, but it can also leave you knowing something you didn’t know before. This September, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is offering four hands-on Wednesday workshops where participants will learn a new skill, meet local experts,…
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Published September 03Caroline and Main Celebrates 10-Years in Business
Caroline and Main— a boutique shop located on the corner of Broadway and Caroline Street in Saratoga just crossed their 10-year anniversary. Local and elected officials gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony last week with the Saratoga Country Chamber of Commerce for the…
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Published September 03Tickets on Sale Now for Saratoga Showcase of Homes
Tickets for the area’s premiere new home tour, the Saratoga Showcase of Homes, are on sale now. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the showcase from the Saratoga Builders Association. The 2026 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is being proudly presented over two fall weekends this…
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Published September 03Franklin Community Center’s Largest Fundraising Event Returns
Franklin Community Center announced the return of its Fall Affair, the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year. Now in its second year, this event will take place on Thursday, September 17, at Saratoga Casino Hotel from 6:30 to 8 p.m. bringing together friends,…
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Published August 27iRun Saratoga is Bringing a Half Marathon Back to the Spa City
The inaugural iRun Half Marathon is fast approaching; the starting gun is set to fire at 8 a.m. in Congress Park Sunday, September 20th. The 13.1-mile course will take runners by Saratoga Race Course, around the Casino, and through the State Park via Spring Run Trail, Railroad…
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Published August 27Golden Tempo Leads Betting Lines as Favorite for the Travers Stakes
The Travers Stakes, which is the oldest stake race for three-year-olds in the country, is set for Saturday, Aug. 29. The race is named after William Travers, the first president of Saratoga Race Course. Traver’s horse, Kentucky, won the inaugural race in 1864. This year’s betting…