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Come Celebrate Averill Park with AP Live
Louis and Zach from the Local 518 band 10:01 and Wolfgang from the band Passing Grade are the forces behind AP Live Festival in Averill Park's Butler Park on Saturday, August 17th. For more information, visit their Facebook event, or Instagram.
Burglary suspect nabbed after six hour ATV pursuit
KINDERHOOK—State Police (SP) and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Corey Hinz, 35, of Stuyvesant following an extended pursuit in the Town of Kinderhook, July 9. At 8 a.m., a Columbia County deputy began pursuing Mr. Hinz, a known burglary suspect, traveling on an off-road vehicle in...
Massachusetts Democrats are buzzing ahead of Harris fundraiser in Pittsfield Saturday
Harris’s visit to Pittsfield was planned before President Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign and endorse her as the nominee, amplifying the already rare spectacle of a high wattage national politico in Berkshire County. “It's very exciting for the region, it's very exciting for the nation....
Ancram Town Board to Hold Monthly Workshops After Infrastructure Vote Backlash
After public comments dominated its July 18 meeting, the Ancram Town Board agreed that it will hold an additional public meeting before each future board meeting for added public input. The board also accepted a $35,500 bid for a new mower and confirmed appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Council. Several...
A voice from the past: A trip to Schoharie
Editor’s Note: Ed Cowley Jr., an Altamont artist who chaired the University at Albany art department, died on Oct. 11, 2014 at the age of 89. He was a frequent contributor to The Enterprise. His son, Ed Cowley III, who curates his father’s work, recently came across this never-before-published letter, which his father wrote in the mid-1970s. How much has changed in the half-century since Ed Cowley Jr. wrote this?
Altamont says it has enough water for boutique hotel in former Young Center
ALTAMONT — Nothing was committed, only acknowledged to the developer of a proposed 30-room hotel on the site of the former Peter Young Center. The Altamont Board of Trustees on July 17 passed a resolution confirming it has enough additional potable water to supply the proposed Inns of Altamont; it did not approve the request nor did it give the hotel the right to access the water.
The Mac-Haydn Theatre Presents “All Shook Up”
(July 24, 2024–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre presents “All Shook Up,” a musical homage to Elvis Presley’s timeless songs and the pursuit of dreams. Loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in a hip-swiveling, lip-curling extravaganza from August 1 through August 11.
Musician Thomas Konow, 61, Killed In Fiery Catskill Crash
The Greene County incident happened at around 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, on State Route 9W in Catskill. New York State Police said Thomas Konow, age 61, of Claverack in Columbia County, was driving a GMC SUV southbound on SR 9W when the vehicle left the roadway, struck the wall of a railroad overpass, and caught fire.
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...
From track to farm: NYRA tours blend breakfast with thoroughbred breeding
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Horse racing fans have more ways to enjoy the season at Saratoga this summer, with NYRA’s expansion of its Breakfast and Breeding farm tours. Olivia Jaquith got to know the horses of Old Tavern Farm – which helped launch the program in 2022.
Iconic downtown Saratoga Springs bar hits the market
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — The iconic Saratoga City Tavern on Caroline Street is going up for sale!. According to Roohan Realty, the five story bar has been serving up drinks since 2002 when it was purchased by brothers Pat, Jay, and Adam Fitch. With it's 5 floors of live entertainment including a roof top bar all on on 77-hundred square feet with panoramic views of downtown Saratoga Springs.
Legendary announcer starts new career
Tom Durkin doesn’t have the resumé you’d typically find for a new teacher. He’s older, 74, than most first-time teachers. He’s worked for Fox, ESPN and NBC. Oh, he’s also called more than 80,000 horse races as a track and TV announcer in a career spanning almost 50 years. That incredible stat alone makes Durkin Read more... The post Legendary horse racing announcer Tom Durkin takes teaching job appeared first on Awful Announcing.
SPAC unveils 2024-2025 dance season for Spa Little Theater
Dance season to feature SPAC debuts for A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center unveiled its 2024-2025 dance season for the Spa […] The post SPAC unveils 2024-2025 dance season for Spa Little Theater first appeared on Spotlight News.
Palamountain scholar describes joy in learning at Skidmore
Members of the Skidmore and local communities gathered to support scholarships and honor Liz Bracht ’24 during the 45th Palamountain Benefit. Held July 16 at the College’s historic Surrey-Williamson Inn, the event supports the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund, benefiting students who, because of financial need, might not otherwise be able to attend Skidmore.
Karaoke for Disabled Jockeys set for Sunday at Vapor
A unique fundraiser in Saratoga Springs this weekend will help jockeys who became disabled while riding. Karaoke for Disabled Jockeys will take place on Sunday night. Every year, the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund gets the best jockeys in the country together in Saratoga to sing. They belt out karaoke songs to raise money for their colleagues who were injured while riding.
Dontlookbackatall Steps Up for Graded Score in Caress
When morning-line favorite Roses for Debra scratched with a fever the morning of the race, her stablemate Dontlookbackatall was more than happy to finish the job with a late-closing victory in the $200,000 Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course. The graded win was the first for the Pennsylvania-bred daughter...
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