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Discovering Saratoga: Mittler’s Market
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Mittler’s Market opened its doors in June in downtown Saratoga. What started as a dream for a Saratoga dad has now become a dream come true for his whole family. Mittler’s opened in the former Tailgate and Party space at 33 Phila Street. The market offers breakfast sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, fruit cups, […]
Italian Eatery Opens on Saratoga Lake
MALTA — BuonaSera, a new Italian restaurant located on Saratoga Lake in Malta, opened its doors earlier this month. The eatery is housed in the former home of Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar. The menu includes Italian favorites such as chicken parmesan, penne alla vodka, and spaghetti with...
Free Community Concert ofClassical Pieces Reimagined at Saratoga Senior Center July 28
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Flutist Melanie Chirignan and pianist Melinda Faylor will perform a 45-minute free community concert, to be followed by a brief question and answer session, at 2 p.m. on July 28, at the Saratoga Senior Center, located at 290 West Ave., Suite 1. The classically trained duo...
Fierceness dazzles in Jim Dandy as trainer Todd Pletcher wins race for second straight year
In his first appearance since a disappointing showing at Churchill Downs, Fierceness reminded the racing world just how dominant he can be Saturday night at Saratoga Race Course, winning the Grade 2, $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes in convincing fashion for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Saratoga Event Raises More Than $100,000 for Thoroughbred Adoption
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The glitzy Boots and Bling Casino Night held this month raised more than $100,000 for ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption. The 501(c)(3) program is the largest thoroughbred rehabilitation and retraining program in the Northeast. The event, held at Sugar Plum Farm on Gilbert Road, was attended by more...
Krone In Saratoga To Work on Documentary
Julie Krone, who appeared in Friday's TDN in a photo by photograher Sarah Andrew riding TDN Rising Star Knightsbridge (Nyquist), accompanied by Bill Mott on his pony, is not back in Saratoga for any serious riding, she reported Friday morning. Instead, Krone is in town working on the documentary of...
Under Consideration:Mural on Ludlow Street
SARATOGA SPRINGS —The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is seeking concept approval from the city Design Review Board for a mural to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. The museum board has selected Saratoga Springs-based artist Celeste Susany for the project and the proposed mural will...
Jefferson Street Faces 'Rising Star' Duo in Amsterdam
A small, but very select field of five 3-year-old colts is set to face the starter in Friday's $200,000 GII Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga, a contest in which an argument could be made for each of the entrants. Godolphin's Jefferson Street (Street Sense) broke his maiden by nine lengths as...
Carnegie Deli Opens Pop-Up Location At Saratoga Race Course
For the third year in a row, Carnegie Deli – a Madison Square Garden staple since 2011 – opened a pop-up location in Saratoga County, at the historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, July 13, just in time for horse racing season. Perched up in...
A Year After Maple Leaf Mel Broke Down, Melanie Giddings Still Trying To Deal With Her Emotions
The anniversary is right around the corner, a gruesome tragedy that nobody who was at Saratoga that day will ever forget. It was among the darkest days in the long history of racing upstate. But nobody had it worse than trainer Melanie Giddings, who, in a fraction of second, saw Maple Leaf Mel (Cross Traffic) go from the sure winner of the GI Test Stakes to a horse who broke down inches before the wire and could not be saved.
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.
Broadalbin-Perth High School Choir to Join Foreigner at SPAC
As part of their historic farewell tour, Foreigner will play at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 30th. The local Broadalbin-Perth High School Choir (BPHS) will join the group for a performance of the legendary hit “I Want to Know What Love Is.”. In the lead-up to...
Karaoke for Disabled Jockeys set for Sunday at Vapor
A unique fundraiser in Saratoga Springs this weekend will help jockeys who became disabled while riding. Karaoke for Disabled Jockeys will take place on Sunday night. Every year, the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund gets the best jockeys in the country together in Saratoga to sing. They belt out karaoke songs to raise money for their colleagues who were injured while riding.
What’s Up in the Neighborhood, July 27, 2024
Good morning and happy Saturday to you, my wonderful blog family. As you know, Saturday starts off with breakfast and fresh air … and it also starts off with a recap of this week’s features from my fellow bloggers and photographers and thinkers. So let’s get started.
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...
“Tradition, Tradition: Jewish Storytelling through Performance and Music” on Sunday
CLIFTON PARK —Through live performance and music, an evening of Jewish Storytelling will be presented at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 28 at Congregation Beth Shalom, 688 Clifton Park Center Road. The performance presents stories and melodies – historically part of Jewish culture and civilization – serving as a reminder...
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