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Saratoga Special August 31 edition
And that’s a wrap. We bring the 2024 publishing schedule to a close with Issue 20 of The Saratoga Special. The final issue of the season packs a punch, with 64 pages and previews of the closing weekend action featuring stacked cards Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Grade 1 Spinaway and Flower Bowl highlight Saturday, with the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup on tap for Sunday and the Grade 1 Hopeful Monday.
Longshots Poised to Upset Saratoga's Closing Day Hopeful Stakes
A competitive nine-horse field has turned out to sprint seven furlongs in Monday’s $300,000 Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes, the feature race on closing day of the Saratoga summer meet. Recent Hopeful winners include champions Jackie’s Warrior (2020) and Forte (2022) plus the multiple Grade 1-winning sprinter Gunite (2021).
First Racing Fatality Of Saratoga Season Mars Saranac Stakes
In the GIII Saranac Stakes for 3-year-olds over the grass at Saratoga on Friday afternoon, West Hollywood (Uncle Mo) was the winner, but the race was marred by the first racing fatality of the summer season as The Big Torpedo (Big Brown) had to be euthanized on the track, according to details provided by a release from NYRA.
On-Call Legal Bills and Minita Sanghvi’s Magical Thinking
At the August 20, 2024, Saratoga Springs City Council meeting, Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran presented the Department of Public Works agenda as the Commissioner of Public Works position is now vacant with the departure of Jason Golub for a position with the State of New York. I’m not sure exactly why Moran is playing this role. Nevertheless, Moran was the one to move the item on the Public Works agenda for the city to pay the attorney fees of Jason Golub and his former Executive Assistant Brooke Van Buskirk. They had incurred the fees using Oscar Schreiber as their counsel for interviews by the New York State Police regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the on-call scandal.
Thoroughbreds battle Utica to 1-1 tie in opener
UTICA, N.Y. – The Skidmore College men's soccer team fell behind early but scored in the middle of the first half and the result held in a 1-1 draw with Utica University on the road on Friday evening. Colin Goodhines was the goal scorer for the Thoroughbreds. He knotted...
Skidmore opens with pair of competitive matches in California
CLAREMONT, Calif. – The Skidmore College women's volleyball team suffered a pair of defeats in the first of two days of competition at the Pacific Coast Classic. The Thoroughbreds lost a tight one in four sets against Occidental College (24-26, 9-25, 25-22, 20-25) before going down in straight sets against host Pomona-Pitzer (17-25, 13-25, 5-25).
9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, September 4
I hope this letter finds you well and you are enjoying the beautiful days of summer. It is my pleasure to welcome you to RCS High School where you will spend the next four years of your educational career. There are a lot of amazing opportunities for you and many ways to get connected and involved in school, which leads to greater success.
Spa selections 2024: Saratoga picks August 31
Cover photo by NYRA/Adam Coglianese. In Spa Selections, Saratoga correspondent Joseph Aiello provides Saratoga picks for a handful of key races at Saratoga, including all of the exciting stakes action!. Follow along all meet with all the exciting action (and good betting opportunities)!. other handicapping here!. RACE 9: Alw 110000n1x.
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
September Car and Bike Shows in New York
Lots of time to catch a car show or two this Fall. Just because the temperatures are cooling doesn't mean the car events aren't hot this in September. Add a few of these events to your Fall calendar. Come with your car to the show or just come with friends and family to enjoy the show.
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
The NYS Fair’s newest tempting treat: Wine you can sink your teeth into
Few things are more refreshing on a hot day at the New York State Fair than a Wine Slushie. Now, Wine Gummies could be making a move as the new State Fair pick-me-up. This week, a hot item at the fair has been bags of chewy candies called Fat Frog Red Wine Gummies. They are sold at the three stands at the fair operated by the Montezuma Winery of Seneca Falls.
Albany Police arrest three people for robbery on Quail Street
Albany Police tell us that three people are in custody Saturday morning after a robbery on Quail Street. Police responded to the 200 block of Quail Street around 7:05 a.m. for reports of a robbery. Officers took all three suspects, a 20-year-old, 18-year-old, and a 17-year-old into custody in the...
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