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Swimming free at state parks
Families will be able to swim for free in the Peerless and Victoria pools at Saratoga Spa State Park, as part of an initiative by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul on Tuesday launched her “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign. The goal is to promote mental and physical health and encourage families and kids to spend more time outdoors.
NYRA Announces Events Schedule for 2024 Saratoga Meet
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced post times and the lineup of attractions, entertainment and events for the 2024 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course. Highlighted by the 155th edition of the Grade 1, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 24 and the Grade 1,...
Saratoga Springs celebrates its cycling legacy with a historical marker
A new historical marker in downtown Saratoga Springs celebrates the city’s ties to bicycling. Wentworth Rollins made history when he rode his 52-inch Columbia high-wheel penny farthing from New York City to Chicago over three months. Now, just across the street from Congress Park, a blue and gold plaque...
Haley, Harding receive June MVP Awards
Congratulations to the June recipients of the Most Valuable Patriot (MVP) award, special education teacher Shauna-Rae Haley and BPES administrative assistant Brittny Harding!. Shauna-Rae Haley has worked at Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High School as a special education teacher for two years. During that time, she has interacted with students on many different levels. In addition to her time in the special education department, she has worked with the B-P Unified Sports program, which brings together students with and without disabilities on the same sports teams. This is the second year of the Unified Sports program at B-P.
Shenendehowa grad Ian Anderson posts solid line in Single-A rehab start
In just his third appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery, Shenendehowa graduate Ian Anderson tossed three scoreless innings Sunday afternoon for the Augusta GreenJackets - the Atlanta Braves' Single-A affiliate.
Hennessey wins seven at Saratoga
Saratoga Springs, NY — It was another big afternoon at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Monday (July 1) for Hall of Fame driver Wally Hennessey. The veteran reinsman piloted seven winners on the card including a score in the afternoon’s feature. Hennessey sat behind the 1-9 betting favorite in...
Fluet trainees triple on Sunday at Saratoga
Saratoga Springs, NY — Trained by Phil Fluet, the Fluet Stable sent five horses to the track on Sunday (June 30) at Saratoga, returning with three winners in addition to a second and fourth. Devious Hottie ($2.60) was driven to her second straight victory by Fluet, kicking off the...
Hockey and Lacrosse Garner Six CSC Academic All-District Honors
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Six Union College student-athletes from the men's hockey and men's lacrosse teams were recognized for their work in competition and in the classroom with spots on the 2024 CSC Academic All-District Men's At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators and announced last week. Senior Ben Tupker...
Women's Hockey Places 20 on ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – Twenty student-athletes on the Union College women's hockey team earned a spot on the 2023-24 ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team, the conference announced on Tuesday. The 20 honorees this season ties the most in program history, which was set in the 2019-20 season. To be eligible...
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