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Mayor Mantello: City of Troy Receives A1 Rating from Moody's
TROY, NY (July 26) – Mayor Carmella Mantello announced today that Moody’s Investor Service gave an A1 rating for the City of Troy’s new $8 million in Public Improvement (Serial) Bonds, which are subject to reimbursement. These bonds will allow for infrastructural improvements such as drainage repairs, new sidewalks, paving and more.
Decision made for Troy’s planning commission
Leaders in Troy came together at the city council meeting on Thursday to vote on the mayor’s proposal to replace the current planning commission, also known as local law three. NEWS10 was at the meeting that decided the fate of the mayor’s request.
Altamont ZBA approves 11-lot subdivision on Western Avenue
ALTAMONT — Nearly two years after first coming to the village with his proposal, Troy Miller this week received approval from the Altamont Zoning Board of Appeals for an 11-lot subdivision on 13 acres bounded by Western Avenue, Schoharie Plank Road West, Gun Club Road, and Marian Court. Some...
Voorheesville chef finds celebrity fame on TikTok
Many chefs are happy if they can just fill their restaurants on a regular basis. However, a celebrity chef from Voorheesville is taking that to another level. Dylan Longton found fame on social media sites like TikTok and Instagram. If rock stars connect with people through their music, then Longton...
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: It's Post Time for Russell in Whitney Stakes
SARATOGA SPINGS, N.Y. – It's 'Post Time' for the 97th running of the $1-million GI Whitney Stakes. Well, actually, the race is still a week away, but if you are trainer Brittany Russell, you're darn right it's Post Time. As in Post Time (Frosted), the 4-year-old colt that will...
Give John Kimmel An Assist for Brown's Maiden Win with Chancer McPatrick
SARATIOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–Give an assist to trainer John Kimmel for fellow conditioner Chad Brown's latest 2-year-old win at Saratoga Race Course. Well, after the seventh race at the Spa was complete Saturday afternoon and Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie) was getting his picture taken, it was rival trainers Kimmel and Brown who were huddled together. They shared some laughs and a handshake.
Greylock Thunder Travel Squads Compete in New York, Greenfield
FORT EDWARD, N.Y. -- The Greylock Thunder 14U travel softball team went 1-1 on Saturday at the Titans Fastpitch Tournament. The Thunder, which started the tournament with a 5-0 win over Clifton Park's Miss Shen Storm on Friday, earned a 6-5 win over the South Troy Dodgers on Saturday morning.
Thorpedo Anna Will Run Against The Boys In The Travers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – With one dominating win after another so far this season, it was time for a new challenge for the imposing 3-year-old filly Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna). Her trainer Kenny McPeek gave it to her on Saturday when he announced that Thorpedo Anna will make her...
'Veteran' Simulate Shows the Way in Saratoga Maiden Special
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A pinch of seasoning produced a maiden-breaking recipe for Simulate (Kitten's Joy) Saturday in the opener at Saratoga Race Course. Making his second career start for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, Simulate was in front from gate to wire on the inner turf course to win the $100,000 maiden special weight for 2-year-olds by a head over State's Rights (Constitution). The son of Camou (War Front), a half-sister to GI winner Lea, completed the 1 1/16 miles contest in 1:45.46. He paid $19.60 as the 8-1 fourth choice in the field of 10.
Clark's Newest Exhibit Re-examines Edgar Degas' Works
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — One of the Clark Art Institute's newest exhibits re-examines Edgar Degas' works, process and social circle. The exhibit, "Edgar Degas: Multi-Media Artist in the Age of Impressionism," coincides with the 150th anniversary of the first impressionist exhibition, which was held in Paris in 1874. The exhibit...
REVIEW: “Amor & Psyche” at Living Room Theatre
Living Room Theatre’s “Amor & Psyche: A Mythological Comedy” is taken from the classical story included in the second-century work “Metamorphosis” by Apuleius. LRT co-founder Randolyn Zinn’s retelling moves quickly with updated language and situations that connect with a modern audience without undermining the source material.
Williamstown Select Board Pushes for Better Communication About Emergencies
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday discussed how the town communicates to residents during an emergency and whether residents unaffiliated with Williams College should have access to the same information as college students and staff about incidents on campus. The topic came up in response to a...
Saratoga Picks | Bowling Green Stakes 2024
Godolphin’s Silver Knott will look to run his win streak to three in Sunday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green, an 11-furlong inner turf test for older horses, at Saratoga Race Course. The Bowling Green is slated as Race 9 on Sunday’s 10-race card. First post is 1:10 p.m....
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: Never-say-die South Shore rallies for 3-2 win vs. Massapequa to cop state title
All-Star tournaments are a battle of attrition. It’s a test of which team has the will to bounce back in the most pressure situations -- especially in a double-elimination format. South Shore Little League, winners of the District 24 and Section 3 South title earlier this summer, had run...
Saratoga Special July 27 edition
Jim Dandy Day at Saratoga Race Course, with a small yet select field set for the traditional local prep for next month’s Grade 1 Travers. Champion Fierceness looks to get back on track, Sierra Leone hopes to put troubled finishes behind him, Preakness winner Seize The Grey bids for return to springtime form and upstarts Batten Down, Pony Express and Gould’s Gold aim for the upset.
Anderson Leads SteepleCats Past Danbury
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Aedan Anderson went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double Friday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to a 12-8 win over Danbury, Conn., Westerners in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The SteepleCats broke a 7-7 tie with a five-run seventh inning on the...
Barton Mines’ easement donation expands Gore Mountain trail network
200-acre easement links North Creek Ski Bowl to Siamese Ponds Wilderness. Hikers and skiers looking to explore the Gore Mountain area in the Central Adirondacks got a dose of good news Wednesday. North Creek-based Barton Mines announced it is donating a recreation easement on 200 acres of its forested land...
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