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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...
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: 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.
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...
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.
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, […]
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.
Free Community Concert ofClassical Pieces Reimagined at Saratoga Senior Center July 28
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Flutist Melanie Chirignan and pianist Melinda Faylor will perform a 45-minute free community concert, to be followed by a brief question and answer session, at 2 p.m. on July 28, at the Saratoga Senior Center, located at 290 West Ave., Suite 1. The classically trained duo...
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 […]
Historical marker honors Mohawk Colored Giants of Schenectady
The first Black professional baseball team in the Schenectady area was created in 1913 by Bill Wernicke. A marker placed where Island Park Stadium once stood recalls a game where the star Giants pitcher Frank Wickware "outdueled" the great Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators.
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Troop 3822 “Gaga Ball” Pit Ribbon Cutting
The project involved building a wooden structure around the stone donated by BDB Paving, with wood provided by 84 Lumber Company. The initiative was done in conjunction with the Town of Malta. Supervisor Cynthia Young and Parks and Recreation Director Kristan Gottmann were present alongside Senator Jim Tedisco, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, and Kimberly Milligan, representing Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, to help the girls cut the Capital Region Chamber’s ribbon. Each participating Scout received a congratulatory citation co-signed by Assemblywomen Walsh and Woerner, and one by Senator Tedisco.
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.
Carnegie Deli Opens Pop-Up Location At Saratoga Race Course
For the third year in a row, Carnegie Deli – a Madison Square Garden staple since 2011 – opened a pop-up location in Saratoga County, at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, July 13, just in time for horse racing season. Perched up in...
2025 Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library $5.7 Million Budget Announced
CLIFTON PARK — The Board of Trustees of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library has announced the proposed 2025 budget, to be voted on by Library tax district residents. The total tax levy is $5,251,560 and is New York State tax cap compliant. The total 2025 proposed budget expenditure is $5,370,542.
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