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Free Stuff and Giveaway Days at Saratoga Race Course
Racing season starts Thursday. Even though we've already had a taste of horseracing with the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga back in June, racing season doesn't 'officially' start until July 11th - and we're almost there. Tens of thousands plan out their summer to coincide with high-stakes thoroughbred racing at Saratoga....
Saratoga BLM hosts successful Emancipation Day celebration weeks after canceled Juneteenth event
Local activists held a Freedom Fest celebration Friday after their planned Juneteenth commemoration was canceled at the last minute. On July 4th, 1827 New York became the first state to commit to the complete abolition of slavery by legislation. 197 years later, Saratoga Black Lives Matters is celebrating the state’s...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Dave Matthews Band Taps Sam Kininger For ‘What Would You Say’ At SPAC
Dave Matthews Band wrapped a two-night stand at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, New York on Saturday. DMB welcomed saxophonist Sam Kininger for a rousing solo on “What Would You Say.”. The guest spot on the Under the Table and Dreaming classic fell in the 11th...
Chemung County seeks Big Tree Registry submissions
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Have you seen a really big tree in Chemung County? If so, the county wants to hear about it. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) maintains the New York State Big Tree Register, a list of some of the biggest trees in the state, and Chemung County […]
"Embrace Your Freedom: Winning Strategies to Succeed in College and in Life" by Philip A. Glotzbach
Philip Glotzbach, Skidmore College’s seventh president, will discuss his new book "Embrace Your Freedom: Winning Strategies to Succeed in College and in Life" with Beau Breslin at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, New York on Tuesday, July 9. The book delivers straight talk about how students can achieve a...
Miss New York 2024: Young woman crowned as Staten Island delegates make their mark at state competition (Photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the stage of the Miss New York Scholarship Pageant on Saturday at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Upstate Peekskill, where they competed for crowns and gowns during the highly anticipated annual event. Local delegates competing for...
Millwright union looks for apprentices in Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Southern Tier residents who are interested in starting a career in a trade have the opportunity to apply for open millwright apprentice positions. The Eastern Millwright Regional Council is looking for a total of 15 apprentices from several recruitment regions (including the Southern Tier). Those interested in joining this machinery-related […]
Parents In New York Urged To Avoid Buying These Swimsuits
With warmer weather during the summer, many kids in New York will look to stay cool by taking a dip in a pool, lake, or pond. Experts are urging parents this year to avoid buying certain colored swimsuits because they make it harder to see kids underwater. A company called...
Track Stars: James Rowe and James McLaughlin
In the rich history of the Belmont Stakes—the oldest of the American Triple Crown races—nobody has distinguished themselves in the legendary event quite like James Rowe and James McLaughlin, two Hall of Famers from the yesteryear days of the sport. Among the greatest in their respective disciplines, trainer...
Next to Stick to Marathons; Eyes Birdstone Repeat
Michael Foster's Next (Not This Time) has earned a host of fans with five straight wins in races 1 1/2 miles and over, most recently storming to a 9 3/4-length victory in the GII Brooklyn S. last Friday. Fans may be hoping to see the 6-year-old gelding cut back in distance for a chance to earn a spot in the Breeders' Cup in a race like the 'Win and You're In' GI Jockey Club Gold Cup, but trainer Doug Cowans plans to stick with what is working and will aim his charge at the 1 3/4-mile Birdstone Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 4. Next won that race by 11 3/4 lengths last year.
Advocates hope trial forces Lyft to provide more wheelchair-accessible vehicles for riders
Expanding the availability of wheelchair-accessible vehicles from Lyft in Westchester, New York state and throughout the country is the goal of advocates for the disabled when a first of its kind class-action lawsuit goes to trial Monday in federal court in White Plains. The lawsuit contends that Lyft's treatment of people who require...
Community Center to hold drama camp for young actors
The Malta Community Center is hosting an Acting & Performance Drama Camp with Elyse Young, offering an exciting opportunity for young actors and actresses The post Community Center to hold drama camp for young actors first appeared on Spotlight News.
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