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Police: Ballston Lake woman was over 3x too drunk to drive
A Ballston Lake woman is accused of driving while over three times the legal limit for intoxication. State Police responded the area of Longkill Road in Clifton Park for an impaired driver. Meaghan M. Kohls, 45, was charged with DWI and taken to the Clifton Park State Police station, where...
Saratoga Springs welcomes woman-owned cannabis business as first dispensary
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Saratoga Springs' first adult-use marijuana dispensary is celebrating its opening today, made possible by a partnership between local woman-owned business and a popular Northeastern marijuana chain. Silver Therapeutics, a New England marijuana company, in conjunction with Spa City Cannabis, LLC, is hosting a grand...
Union Football to Hold Free Youth Clinic on August 13
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Head Coach Jon Drach announced last week the Union College football team will be hosting a Free Youth Football Clinic to kick off the 2024 season. The clinic, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 13, is set to serve the local football community for all campers ranging from the ages of 7-13. A "FUNdamentals" based camp, the football team invites participants of all skill levels and positions. The camp will emphasize the basic football skills of passing, catching, running and defensive techniques, and will include team-building exercises and competition. The camp coincides with the return of football to Schenectady, as preseason practice launches for the 2024 season on August 14. The entire football team will not only be in attendance but will serve as the lead instructors for the clinic.
“Tradition, Tradition: Jewish Storytelling through Performance and Music” on Sunday
CLIFTON PARK —Through live performance and music, an evening of Jewish Storytelling will be presented at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 28 at Congregation Beth Shalom, 688 Clifton Park Center Road. The performance presents stories and melodies – historically part of Jewish culture and civilization – serving as a reminder...
Man sentenced for PPP loan fraud at Saratoga Springs restaurants
An Albany has been sentenced for allegedly defrauding a loan program for businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott Solomon, 38, was sentenced to just over a year in prison and three years probation.
Live Around the 518: Shen superintendent proud of students’ accomplishments
Shen superintendent proud of students’ accomplishments. The Shenendehowa Central School District in Clifton Park is the biggest Capital Region school district. The district will have 9,334 students this coming year. It also has a teaching staff of 769 and a total staff of 2,179, which makes it one of the biggest employers in Saratoga County.
From track to farm: NYRA tours blend breakfast with thoroughbred breeding
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Horse racing fans have more ways to enjoy the season at Saratoga this summer, with NYRA’s expansion of its Breakfast and Breeding farm tours. Olivia Jaquith got to know the horses of Old Tavern Farm – which helped launch the program in 2022.
Legendary announcer starts new career
Tom Durkin doesn’t have the resumé you’d typically find for a new teacher. He’s older, 74, than most first-time teachers. He’s worked for Fox, ESPN and NBC. Oh, he’s also called more than 80,000 horse races as a track and TV announcer in a career spanning almost 50 years. That incredible stat alone makes Durkin Read more... The post Legendary horse racing announcer Tom Durkin takes teaching job appeared first on Awful Announcing.
SPAC unveils 2024-2025 dance season for Spa Little Theater
Dance season to feature SPAC debuts for A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center unveiled its 2024-2025 dance season for the Spa […] The post SPAC unveils 2024-2025 dance season for Spa Little Theater first appeared on Spotlight News.
Palamountain scholar describes joy in learning at Skidmore
Members of the Skidmore and local communities gathered to support scholarships and honor Liz Bracht ’24 during the 45th Palamountain Benefit. Held July 16 at the College’s historic Surrey-Williamson Inn, the event supports the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund, benefiting students who, because of financial need, might not otherwise be able to attend Skidmore.
Clifton Park supervisor touts smart growth, open space protection
The town of Clifton Park has grown from around 33,000 to 38,000 residents in the more than two decades that Phil Barrett has been supervisor. Barrett talked with NewsChannel 13’s Mark Mulholland and Subrina Dhammi about how the town has been able to preserve open space while growing through smart planning.
REVIEW: REO Speedwagon brings the energy at SPAC
Kevin Cronin took the stage in front of REO Speedwagon on Tuesday night at Saratoga Performing Arts Center wearing a royal blue denim jacket and sky blue sunglasses as he opened with “Don't Let Him Go.” The crowd was settling in a little late because so many sat in their cars during the rainstorm that lasted for the entire warmup band’s performance. Since 1972, Cronin has been a tireless frontman, writing many of the band’s most popular tracks, including their first top 40 hit, "Roll with the Changes," and their first number one, "Keep On Loving You."
Share in Complexity to be Offered at F-T Saratoga Sale
Fasig-Tipton will offer a share in leading young sire Complexity at its upcoming Saratoga Sale. The share, consigned by Airdrie Stud, will be the first offering in the auction's second session Aug. 6. Complexity is off to a roaring start at stud with his first 2-year-olds to establish himself as...
Cindy Cashdollar’s steel guitar takes center stage for July 31 show with Sonny Landreth at Caffe Lena
Cindy Cashdollar has spent a half century playing steel guitar and dobro with everyone from Bob Dylan to Van Morrison. She’s taken home five Grammys for her work with the western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, and July 31 she shares the stage at Caffe Lena with delta blues legend Sonny Landreth.
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