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CDTA launching electric scooter rental program
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is piloting an electric scooter program called SCOOT, beginning Friday. There will be pop-up events in Albany, Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs for people to give the scooters a try.
Biggest Pumpkin in the Country Was Grown in New York State
It's officially pumpkin season in New York, and while most residents are looking to find a solid gourd to carve for Halloween, some farmers have a different goal in mind. Last weekend, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest was held in Saratoga Springs, NY. The annual event brought together growers from across the country to see who could produce the largest pumpkin, and this year's competitors did not disappoint (below).
NY Army Guard hosts exhibit for Saratoga High Schoolers
The New York Army National Guard hosted a recruitment event called "Guard X" on Thursday for Saratoga area high schoolers and BOCES students. The event was held at the F. Donald Myers Education Center from 8:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. by representatives from the New York Army National Guard, as well as the Saratoga Springs Police Department, the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, The New York State Department of Correctional and Custodial Services, and the New York State Police.
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