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Saratoga Grad Headed to Hall of Fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelsey Chmiel, a 2019 Saratoga Springs High School graduate, will be inducted into the Greater Capital Region Track, Field, and Cross Country Hall of Fame. She was selected in her first year of eligibility. While running for the Blue Streaks, Chmiel captured state and federation championships,...
New business applications hit records in Onondaga County and across NY in 2023
Syracuse, N.Y. — Onondaga County set a record for new business applications in 2023 as a post-pandemic surge showed no signs of slowing. Onondaga County wasn’t alone. A total of 39 of New York’s 62 counties set records for new business applications last year, according to census data.
Jewish War Vets at Opening Day
Jewish War Veterans Post 36 had a community outreach booth at Saratoga Race Course’s opening day on July 11. Pictured here are Post Commander Dr. Sam Gottesman, left, Post 36 member Allan Kasin, center, and Capital District Council Commander Richard Goldenberg, right. Post 36 regularly meets at Congregation Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided by JWV Post 36.
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Casse Off to Blazing Start at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – It has been a sizzling start to the Saratoga summer for Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse. Horses from his barn have done little wrong in the first 11 days of the 40-day meet at Saratoga Race Course. Casse has started 19 horses so far...
Jefferson Street Faces 'Rising Star' Duo in Amsterdam
A small, but very select field of five 3-year-old colts is set to face the starter in Friday's $200,000 GII Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga, a contest in which an argument could be made for each of the entrants. Godolphin's Jefferson Street (Street Sense) broke his maiden by nine lengths as...
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
NY dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations. Prosecutors say Manashe Sezanayev...
“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...
Farm Aid Festival Returns to SaratogaWillie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews at SPAC Sept. 21
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Farm Aid’s annual music and food festival is returning to Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center where a full day of music, family farmers, homegrown food and agrarian experiences will be featured alongside several live performances. Slated to appear are...
Record Set at $250K Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coaches Corner, driven by Jason Bartlett, won the $250,000 15th annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday night. It was the fourth-fastest mile in the venue’s history. Backstreet Shadow finished second, Pleaseletmeknow was third, and Desperate Man placed fourth...
2024 Olympics: Which colleges have the most U.S. athletes in Paris?
One college has 38 athletes competing for the United States in the 2024 Olympics. And one Upstate New York college makes the list of the 25 schools with the most athletes in Paris. The Olympics get started on Friday, July 26, and there are 592 members of the 2024 U.S....
Stuff the Bus: Donate School Supplies to Kids in Western New York
Team up with us to STUFF THE BUS for Families in Need this Back to School Season!. All donations will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Western New York to ensure families around the region can get supplies for the new school year. Pens, pencils, crayons, paper, notebooks, backpacks,...
New York Weather: Warm, Sunny Days Ahead with Moderate Humidity
Albany, NY – New York residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies and comfortable humidity levels today. High temperatures will range from the mid-70s to lower 80s, providing a pleasant summer day. Dew points are expected to stay in the 50s, making for a comfortable day without the oppressive humidity often associated with summer.
Charity golf tournament brings 150 players together in Kingsbury
Allerdice Hardware, based in Saratoga Springs, held its annual charity golf tournament at Kingsbury National Golf Club. There were 42 teams competing for prizes like grills, smokers and drill sets. Allderdice has been putting on a golf tournament for about 20 years. This year, it supports Kelly’s Angels, the Capital...
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
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