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Skidmore Hires Women’s Basketball Coach
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College announced last weekend that it had hired David Bostick as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. Bostick has more than a decade of head coaching experience at the Division III level. Most recently, he was head women’s basketball coach for three seasons at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA).
Local Girl Scout Hero to Capital Region's Bats and Bees
(REXFORD, NY) She may be only 19-years-old, but girl scout, Emily Strife, is on a mission to change the world. With more mosquitos and a dwindling bat population, she's making bat houses and bee hotels for local hiking trails. "I get a lot of questions." She says. "They're actually not...
Men charged in Lola Saratoga smash-and-grab in court Thursday
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — The three men from Washington D.C. charged in connection with the smash and grab at Lola Saratoga this month are set to appear in court Thursday. On Monday, Lola Saratoga re-opened their doors to customers with a boarded up storefront after a weekend smash...
Farm Aid 2024 to take place in Saratoga Springs with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and more
Farm Aid is returning to New York this September, featuring a lineup including Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and more. The annual charity concert will be held Sept. 21 at Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York. Proceeds from Farm Aid support local family farming.
Boats left destroyed after boat fire on Mohawk River
ALPLAUS, N.Y. (WNYT) – Boats are left damaged and destroyed at the Mohawk Valley Marine after multiple boats caught fire Tuesday night. Adam Zima was on his boat traveling down the Mohawk River with his family when he noticed the boat fires. “We were approaching, and the smoke was...
REVIEW: Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood at SPAC a dream show for classic rock devotees
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tuesday night’s double bill at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center was a dream for any devotee of classic rock. Not only did we have the mighty Doobie Brothers continuing their sprawling 50th anniversary jaunt, but also the legendary Steve Winwood as opener. Winwood’s punchy one-hour,...
Parking text scam warning in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The Saratoga Springs Police Department says a "smishing" text scam is targeting those enrolled in the parking permit database. The department says you are not supposed to receive text messages directly from City Hall Departments regarding invoices or balances. To confirm whether or not a...
Thursday’s Saratoga picks – August 15
JOHN SHAPAZIAN (72/241, -$88.20):. 1-Vibrant Express, Man Of Mischief, Keepinitreal. 2-Dubb entry, Chess Master, La Marca entry. 3-St. Elias entry, Prairie Dunes, Cuando. 4-Ministerial, Classic Mark, He’s Got This. 5-Concorde Spirit, Very Stormy, Call Bob. 6-Never Really Know, Dr Glick, Wonderland. 7-Doc Sullivan, Elysian Meadows, Instamatic. 8-Donegal Forever, Classic...
Ribbon cut at new mineral spring house in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Spa State Park cut the ribbon Tuesday at the restored Coesa Spring House at the Mineral Springs. The park also unveiled a new marble pedestal fountain. This comes after a $75,000 state grant was awarded to The Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park back in 2021. The mineral springs...
5 Questions: Hennessey talks The Dojo Beyond Time and Space, 'Cap Region Feud' at MOPCO
And now for something completely different. The Capital Region has Broadway tours, world premieres, avant garde, and this Friday,a staged game show, “Cap Region Feud,” presented by The Dojo Beyond Time & Space at MOPCO Theatre. MOPCO makes clear on their website this is not their production and there might be adult language and situations.
'How about being in the paddock' through NYRA's STAR program?
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — New York Racing Association President and CEO Dave O’Rourke is a man on a mission these days—trying to grow the fanbase for his sport by making it more accessible to everyday track-goers. Call him a cross between a pied piper and Santa Claus, rewarding adults who view their day at the track as a special occasion by making it extra special. He walks around the paddock, looking for patrons who put time and care into their track attire and invites them into the paddock to see the horses saddle up, or to watch the race from the winner’s circle! Or, he will wow a youngster with a chance to hang out with the horses and jockeys!
From Wiffle Ball in the streets to a growing fanbase, Rotterdam’s The E-Block takes off -- Upstate Beat
The E-Block, a talented quartet of young musicians who play a soulful blend of blues, rock and funk, have been gathering attention lately, with shows around the Capital Region and a headlining Jive Hive Comes Alive performance at Cohoes Music Hall in June. The band’s next gig is a show...
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Wilkes Hopes Trip Was Worth it as Just Basking Takes Aim at Alabama
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Tuesday, trainer Ian Wilkes spent 12 hours driving from Kentucky to Saratoga Race Course. By the end of the day Saturday, he is hoping that the time he spent behind the wheel was worth it. Only his 3-year-old filly Just Basking (Arrogate) will be able...
Schenectady Police Department adds police e-bikes
Police officers in Schenectady are riding around in a new vehicle -- one that's smaller, less bulky and one that only some officers are allowed to ride on. Switching from four wheels to two wheels, the Schenectady Police Department introduced new electric police bikes about a month ago.
Ballston Spa National Bank(BSNB) Names Interns for 2024
Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) recently welcomed three new interns at their Corporate Offices in Ballston Spa. The year-round paid internship program has been a successful mentoring initiative at BSNB since 2013. Here are the three individuals welcomed into the Annual Intern Program for 2024 at BSNB:. Daniel Hickey of...
Former St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady to be redeveloped
A new beginning is on the horizon for the former St. Clare's Hospital Campus on McClellan Street in Schenectady. According to the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority, the Board of Directors of Ellis Medicine has approved the sale of the campus to a development team headed by Jeff Buell and Chris Spraragen.
Goose Set To Perform 2 Nights In Saratoga New York
Goose is a band that is not easily categorized. The quick assumption is that this Connecticut group is a jam band with their 20, 25 and sometimes 30 minute live song performances but they are much more than that. Take a listen to the interview below to learn more about Goose.
Green Honored with Marylou Whitney Award
Len Green is well known in racing circles for D.J. Stable's success at the New York Racing Association tracks, but on Wednesday he was publicly recognized for his longstanding commitment to the backstretch community at Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course when he received the Marylou Whitney Award from the New York Race Track Chaplaincy at the organization's 17th annual fund-raising brunch at the Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, NY. On hand to assist with the award presentation was Marylou's Whitney's granddaughter, Margaret Schlachter.
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