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Poets in the Museum readings at Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College set for Nov. 19
The second Poets in the Museum event is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at Skidmore College’s Tang Teaching Museum in Saratoga Springs. The program brings poetry and visual art together through a collaboration between…
Financial audit clouds Saratoga Springs' budget outlook
Saratoga Springs faces financial uncertainty as recent budget workshops revealed discrepancies between city financial reports, former officials, and independent auditors. Conflicting figures regarding the city's…
Saratoga Entrepreneur Alex Straus Shares the Story Behind Night Owl and The Grotto Tiki Lounge
Saratoga entrepreneur Alex Straus shares the story behind Night Owl and The Grotto Tiki Lounge, two hospitality businesses associated with the local dining and nightlife scene. The feature focuses on Straus’s ventures…
GUEST COLUMN: City wants to lay off paramedics who answer your 911 call
Former Mayor Ron Kim criticizes the current Saratoga Springs administration for proposing the layoff of eight firefighter-paramedics. The positions were originally funded by a federal SAFER grant, which is now expiring…
EDITORIAL: Spa City planners take responsible approach
An editorial argues that planners in Spa City are taking a responsible approach to local development. It supports the city’s planning decisions and presents them as a careful way to manage growth and community needs…
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Tight bonds bring 3-peat to ICC girls' volleyball
Ichabod Crane’s girls’ volleyball team won its third consecutive Section 2 Class B championship, defeating Voorheesville at Saratoga Springs High School on Nov. 7. The title fulfilled the goal set by the team’s nine…
November 2026 in Saratoga, Summer 1934 in Berlin - The Spot 518
The Spot 518 explores a historical juxtaposition, contrasting the atmosphere of Saratoga in November 2026 with the historical context of Berlin during the summer of 1934. This feature piece examines the cultural and…
Unity defines Duanesburg girls’ volleyball’s first title
The Duanesburg girls’ volleyball team secured their first Section 2 championship title on Saturday. Despite it being their first appearance in the final, the Eagles demonstrated composure and unity throughout the match…
Saratoga Council urged to reconsider layoffs as part of 2027 budget
City employees in Saratoga Springs have urged the City Council to reconsider proposed layoffs included in the 2027 budget. Finance Commissioner JoAnne Kiernan stated that the city can no longer rely on fund balances to…
Duanesburg girls’ volleyball wins Section 2 Class D final
The Duanesburg girls’ volleyball team secured their first-ever Section 2 Class D title on Saturday. The team defeated Lake George in a competitive match, finishing with set scores of 25-19, 25-13, 22-25, and 25-22. This…
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Stillwater girls’ volleyball upsets Galway for Class C title
The No. 6 seed Stillwater girls' volleyball team defeated defending champions Galway in straight sets to win the Section 2 Class C championship. The match, held at Saratoga Springs High School on Saturday, secured the…
Ichabod Crane girls’ volleyball completes Section 2 three-peat
The Ichabod Crane girls' volleyball team captured their third consecutive Section 2 Class B championship on Saturday. The top-seeded Riders defeated rival Voorheesville in a hard-fought five-set match at Saratoga…
Mother-daughter duo helps Shen girls' volleyball win 6th straight title
The Shenendehowa girls' volleyball team secured their sixth consecutive Section 2 title, bolstered by the unique dynamic of a mother-daughter duo. Coach Kessler and her daughter played pivotal roles in the championship…
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Resilient Blue Streaks return to Sectional Super Bowl
The Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks advanced to the Sectional Super Bowl after a hard-fought 42-35 victory over the Shaker Blue Bison in the Class AA semifinals. Despite trailing by 21 points twice, the Blue Streaks…
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Burnt Hills sweeps Bethlehem for 24th successive sectional crown
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake secured their 24th consecutive sectional girls' volleyball title by sweeping Bethlehem in the Class AA final at Saratoga Springs High School. Led by junior outside hitter Alex Wemyss, who…
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Shenendehowa sweeps Saratoga Springs for sixth successive sectional title
Shenendehowa High School secured their sixth consecutive sectional title in girls volleyball after a dominant 3-0 sweep against Saratoga Springs on Friday. Freshman setter Kyli Kessler led the Mustangs with 19 assists…
Saratoga holds off Shaker rally as defending champs land back in Class AA Super Bowl
The Saratoga high school football team successfully defended their position by holding off a late rally from Shaker. With this victory, the defending champions have secured their spot in the upcoming Class AA Super…
Shenendehowa girls volleyball wins sixth straight Section 2 title
The Shenendehowa girls' volleyball team captured its sixth consecutive Section 2 Class AAA championship by sweeping Saratoga Springs in the area final on Friday. The top-ranked Mustangs dominated the match with set…
Artisanal Brew Works in Saratoga Springs celebrates a decade in business
Artisanal Brew Works in Saratoga Springs recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Founded by Colin Quinn and Kurt Borchardt, the brewery…
Reactions to development plan for Mary Lou Whitney Estate
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board reviewed a preliminary proposal from DBT Ventures to develop the 120-acre Mary Lou Whitney Estate. The plan involves subdividing the historic Cady Hill property into 39 single-family…
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Saratoga Hospital garage plan draws lighting, privacy concerns
Saratoga Hospital’s proposal for a three-level parking garage on Myrtle Street faced opposition during a City Council public hearing. Neighbors and representatives from the adjacent Saratoga Golf and Polo Club raised…
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Section 2 semifinal roundup
Courtney Smith reached a milestone of 1,000 career kills as Galway swept Saratoga Central Catholic in the Section 2 Class C girls volleyball semifinals on Wednesday. Smith contributed 11 kills to the victory, supported…
It's not just high school team sports this weekend
The upcoming weekend in the region is packed with various sporting events for fans. Key highlights include the Section 2 football semifinals scheduled for Friday, alongside boys’ and girls’ soccer regional finals that…
Endowed nursing scholarship established at Empire State University
Empire State University has received a $318,000 donation from the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation, Inc. The gift establishes an endowed nursing scholarship to support students in perpetuity. The foundation…
Saratoga Springs workers appeal to council to avoid layoffs
Employees in Saratoga Springs are urging the city council to reconsider proposed budget cuts that could lead to significant job losses. Workers gathered at the latest council meeting to voice their concerns, arguing…
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Saratoga, Schenectady local race results
Local election results have been finalized for Saratoga and Schenectady counties. Voters participated in various contests to determine local leadership and policy directions within these jurisdictions. The outcomes…
Rare US appearance by music ensemble stages in Saratoga
The Naghash Ensemble is set to perform at the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on November 5 as part of the Passport Music Haven series. Led by composer John Hodian, the group blends Armenian folk songs…
Hobart rallies for 3-3 tie, but Skidmore advances on penalty kicks
Skidmore College advanced in the Liberty League men's soccer tournament after defeating Hobart College 4-1 in a penalty-kick shootout following a 3-3 tie. Hobart had successfully erased a two-goal halftime deficit to…
Love Our Locals $20.26 Campaign continues through rest of year
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has launched its sixth annual Love Our Locals $20.26 campaign to encourage end-of-year support for local businesses and nonprofits. Residents and visitors who spend or donate at…