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Down-ballot Democrats cheer on Harris at the top of the ticket
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Across the state, Democrats on the ballot in November praised substituting Vice President Kamala Harris for President Joe Biden as the party’s nominee in the general election. After months of stagnating poll numbers, they said their campaigns feel invigorated. “The presidential candidates’ performances will...
Harris candidacy impacts other races
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2024 presidential election continued to see developments this week when President Joe Biden made the historic announcement that he would not seek reelection. Attention turned to Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic candidate. This week on Empire State Weekly, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, a Democrat representing the 104th District, […]
Round Lake Auditorium’s Past, Present, and Future
Round Lake Auditorium, located in the historic Round Lake village, has served as a cultural center for over a century. Beginning as a religious settlement, the Round Lake Auditorium has evolved into a unique piece of capital region history. Notable figures, including Ulysses S. Grant and Cornelius Vanderbilt have visited the village of Round Lake, enhancing its deep history.
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.
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...
Discovering Saratoga: First Responders Day 2024
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – First Responders Day is an annual tradition at the Saratoga Race Course. As part of Thursday’s celebrations, the New York Racing Association paid tribute to these everyday heroes with free admission, musical performances and more. NEWS10’s Cassie Hudson reported from the Saratoga Race Course with the highlights.
A Free Day at the Track for Local Veterans
The American Pastime Stables and 111 District Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara organized a day for veterans to enjoy a day at the track with free food and a reserved section. It all started this morning when they were given breakfast and packed on a bus from Amsterdam to the Saratoga Raceway.
Discovering Saratoga: Mittler’s Market
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Mittler’s Market opened its doors in June in downtown Saratoga. What started as a dream for a Saratoga dad has now become a dream come true for his whole family. Mittler’s opened in the former Tailgate and Party space at 33 Phila Street. The market offers breakfast sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, fruit cups, […]
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
Charlene Wood seeks OK to open Qby’s first cannabis dispensary
Lake George native and Saratoga Springs resident Charlene Wood plans to open a cannabis dispensary in a shopping plaza under construction amid the factory outlets north of Northway Exit 20. “I feel women are underrepresented in the cannabis industry,” Ms. Wood told The Chronicle. “I’m excited to bring this business...
Empire State Aerosciences Museum marks 40th anniversary
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh presents a proclamation to the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville on July 24, 2024. A Capital Region aerospace museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The Empire State Aerosciences Museum is based at the former General Electric test flight facility at the Schenectady County Airport in...
50 Amsterdam veterans honored at the Spa
It was a special day at the Saratoga Race Course. America's Pastime Stables, with the help of sponsors and assembleyman Angelo Santabarbara, organized a free trip for 50 veterans, busing them with a police escort from Amsterdam to the Spa.
South Colonie breaks ground on new turf field complex
On Monday, April 22, the groundbreaking ceremony took place as South Colonie is set to begin construction on a state-of-the-art athletic turf field complex. The post South Colonie breaks ground on new turf field complex first appeared on Spotlight News.
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