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Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 15-19
These are the inspections from July 15 to 19 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Discovering Saratoga: Horseshoes hidden on Beekman Street
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – It’s back! Three hundred authentic Saratoga racehorse shoes will be hidden throughout Saratoga Springs this year as part of a popular family-friendly scavenger hunt. Now in its second year, a new hunting location was added in the hopes it will attract people to discover the Beekman Street Arts District. “To […]
Earth, Wind and Fire & Chicago performing in Saratoga Springs: How much are tickets?
Two of the iconic and influential bands in music history, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, are bringing their co-headlining 2024 tour “Heart & Soul” to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, NY on Wednesday, July 24 (7/24/2024). The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Earth,...
Saratoga Springs barbershop is dream come true for owner
KJ’s Barbershop in Saratoga County recently celebrated its grand opening – marking a dream come true for owner Kris Jourdan. Jourdan is a third-generation barber who recently left the corporate world to get back to his roots, doing what he loves. “Genuinely, it’s just about quality over quantity....
The Farm Aid Concert Returns To Saratoga Springs New York This September
Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp organized the first Farm Aid concert in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on the land. In 2013 Farm Aid came to Saratoga Springs, New York for the first time and in 2024 it returns.
Immigrant Food Opens First NoVA Restaurant in Ballston
The mission-driven restaurant will serve up globally inspired dishes from its new spot at The Nature Conservancy’s headquarters. Ready for a meal you’ll feel good about? Immigrant Food, a DC-based restaurant with a focus on advocacy, opens its first Virginia location Tuesday in Ballston at the headquarters of The Nature Conservancy.
Saratoga restaurant hosting watch party for local Olympic rowers
If you want to root for Team USA Including some local athletes, the Saratoga Rowing Association and Bright Sighted Media are throwing a big watch-party at Lago by Druthers in Saratoga. It’ll be in support of local rowers Kristi Wagner and Lauren O’Connor, and their coach Eric Catalano.
Rising Movie Star from Schenectady to Appear at Crossgates Tuesday Night
He's in a new movie starring Nick Jonas, be one of the first to see it!. Rising star and Schenectady local, Mason Cufari, will make a special appearance at Regal Crossgates Mall on Tuesday night at 7 for the premiere of 'The Good Half.' The movie stars Nick Jonas as Renn Wheeland, with Mason Cufari from Schenectady playing young Renn alongside Elisabeth Shue. "The Good Half" tells a poignant and captivating story of Renn's journey through life, grief, and relationships. Mason's performance as young Renn adds depth and emotion, showcasing his remarkable talent.
Two Schenectady restaurants celebrating their grand openings
Two restaurants on Upper Union Street in Schenectady are set to celebrate their grand openings. Chapli & Platters is celebrating its grand opening on Friday, July 26 at 2 p.m., and Mr. & Mrs. Wing is having its grand opening on Tuesday, July 30 at 1 p.m.
REVIEW: TV's 'Impractical Jokers' bring the fun at SPAC, even if big venue isn't ideal for their brand of comedy
The crowd at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center filled about two thirds of the amphitheater and one quarter of the lawn to see the Impractical Jokers perform bits of their popular television show live on Saturday night. Three of the original four Jokers performed to a committed crowd of folks who enjoy their slapstick brand of buddy vs. buddy humor.
CBA Hosts Panel With Prominent Trainers in Saratoga
The Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association, Inc. (CBA) will present "Buying the Dream", a discussion with prominent trainers. Moderated by Jesse Ullery, the exciting lineup of panelists consists of Steve Asmussen, Cherie DeVaux, Kenny McPeek, D. Wayne Lukas and Bhupat Seemar. These accomplished trainers will answer questions relating to their process for purchasing at public auction as well as their experiences once getting those horses to the track.
Tyler Childers brings Appalachian spirit to Saratoga Springs
Country singer Tyler Childers’s Mule Pull ’24 Tour rolled into upstate New York on July 3, sending people playing dress-up as cowboys and cowgirls flocking to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The tour follows Childers’s sixth album, “Rustin’ in the Rain,” which is a pop-country album that was released in 2023.
Dust Bowl Faeries to perform at Tang Museum summer concert series
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College’s Upbeat on the Roof summer concert series continues Thursday, July 25 The post Dust Bowl Faeries to perform at Tang Museum summer concert series first appeared on Spotlight News.
REVIEW: Willie Watson played something old, something new and a lot of things blue at Caffe Lena
Thin with disheveled hair and attempted goatee, Willie Watson enthralled a sold-out crowd on a rainy Tuesday night at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs. Known as much for his covers of iconic folksongs of the last century as he is for his own material, he opened with three new originals including “Slim and The Devil,” from an album due out Sept. 13.
Book Picks - Northshire Bookstore and Merritt Bookstore
This morning, we have two booksellers from two bookstores joining us with books we should pay attention to. This morning, we welcome Paul Thompson from Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, NY and Manchester Center, VT and we also welcome Kira Wizner from Merritt Bookstore in Albany, NY. Paul:. Age of...
Tickets Now on Sale for “MJ: The Musical” at Proctors
July 23 (Schenectady, NY) – Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain and Proctors are thrilled to announce that individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25. MJ makes its Schenectady premiere at Proctors Dec. 3-8. Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online by visiting atproctors.org.
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