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Gansevoort man accused of raping child
A Gansevoort man is accused of raping a child. On Sunday morning, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office received a call requesting a check of a residence on Baker Driver in the town of Northumberland for a missing 12-year-old girl. The investigation led to the arrest of Matthew Vargues, 32,...
Sara the room service robot tends to guests at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Saratoga Casino Hotel utilizes robotic room service to tend to guest needs. If you happen to be a guest at Saratoga Casino Hotel and order room service overnight, you may meet someone new on the job: “Sara,” the room service robot. “Sara,” short for “Saratoga, was first considered...
Passing of John Hendrickson: Tributes from the Industry
The day after the sudden passing of philanthropist John Hendrickson, the racing community he had helped so much was mourning his passing. Hendrickson, who married Marylou Whitney in 1997, became the racing manager for Marylou Whitney Stables in addition to serving as president and chief operating officer of Whitney Industries. Hendrickson continued the racing stable after Whitney died in 2019 at the age of 93, campaigning graded stakes winners Pretty Birdie and Super Quick under the Marylou Whitney Stables banner.
Commissioner Moran Resurrects His Very Bad Idea to Hire More Lawyers
Back in April, Saratoga Springs Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran published a Request for Proposals that would fund attorneys for his Accounts Department along with the Finance Department, and the Department of Public Works. I described his power move in some detail that month. I had assumed he had dropped the...
Barstool’s Portnoy Says ‘You’ll Be Rich’ Betting This Jockey at Saratoga
Professional jockey Dylan Davis has a new No. 1 fan, and it's a name that people certainly will recognize. Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, is that fan, and he's not shy about his adoration of Davis. Portnoy recently posted this photo on X:. Davis posted the photo on...
Wbg. officials close beach, approve building a pole barn
WARRENSBURG | The Warrensburg Town Board voted at their monthly meeting Aug. 14 to close the town beach as of Aug. 20, decided to construct a pole barn at the town transfer station, and approved upgrades to the town water system. Town Supervisor Kevin Geraghty said that since this year's...
Siena Farm and WinStar Farm Have Trio in G1 H. Allen Jerkens
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The partnership of Siena Farm and WinStar Farm will send out a trio of colts in Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, a seven-furlong sprint for sophomores, at Saratoga Race Course. Making up the trio are World Record [post 1, Luis Saez,...
Appleby Stablemates Clash in G1 Sword Dancer
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Charlie Appleby continues his assault on North America’s top turf races when he saddles the potent pair of Measured Time and Silver Knott in Saturday’s Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer Invitational over 1 1/2 miles on Saratoga Race Course’s inner turf. The...
Werth on Naming of Dornoch: 'Like it was Meant to be'
Well before Dornoch started winning big races on the track, co-owner Jayson Werth experienced an odd circumstance in the naming of the eventual Belmont Stakes (G1) winner that made him think they might be onto something. The World Series winner who is now winning some of racing's biggest races relayed...
Vahva Looks to Bolster Resume in G1 Ballerina
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Grade 1-winner Vahva has solidified herself as one of the top dirt sprinting females in the nation and looks to bolster that stance in Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Ballerina Handicap, a seven-furlong main track sprint for fillies and mares, at Saratoga Race Course. Trained...
Police: Corinth man drove drunk with suspended license
A Corinth man is accused of driving drunk with a suspended license. Deputies stopped Christie E. Newman, 53, just after 8:45 p.m. on Main Street in the village of Corinth. He did not have tail lights on, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Newman’s license had been suspended...
Berkshire Humane Society's adopt-a-thon waving adoption fees for some dogs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - This week, the Berkshire Humane Society is waving adoption fees for dogs at their shelter who are 1 year and older. Ellie is a recent addition to the humane society at about 12 years old. Waving the fees for Ellie and some other adoptable pets is meant...
Video captures Albany fatal shooting in broad daylight
Video shows the moment Kerdel Young got out of his car and opened fire on the driver of the car behind him. An Albany County jury saw the video of the shooting. Young’s attorney argued that he was defending himself after threats and intimidation by a violent gang. Authorities say the problems began when his children’s mother started dating the head of the gang.
Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New ‘Happy Gilmore’ Movie
The thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that he seems like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire, native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to Massachusetts clear...
Three injured in wreck on Mass. Pike in Charlton; highway backed up for miles
A driver and two passengers in a Honda CRV were injured in a crash that occurred in backed-up traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike Monday. The highway came to a standstill at midafternoon following two chain-reaction crashes. ...
A celebration of a new generation of agriculture: Former Gov. Deval Patrick speaks at Greenagers gala
Great Barrington — Since 2007, the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Greenagers has created programs for teenagers and young adults to learn about the environment and agriculture. The successes of the organization and its participants were all celebrated at the organization’s annual gala “Dinner, Democracy, and Dancing” at April Hill Farm on Thursday, August 15.
Man charged with felony DWI after Greenfield crash
A Middle Grove resident was charged with driving while intoxicated following a rollover crash earlier this month. State Police responded to Lake Desolation Road in Greenfield just after 7:45 p.m. on Aug. 5. The driver, 42-year-old Clinton H. Waddell, was not injured. Waddell was taken to the State Police Wilton...
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