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Celebration of life for Hendrickson to be held Aug. 30
A celebration of the life of philanthropist John Hendrickson will take place at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of fame on Friday, Aug. 30. The event is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and all are welcome to pay their respects. Hendrickson the chairman of the National Museum...
In Her Second Try Rare Art Snagged A Victory
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A little bit of seasoning came in handy for Rare Art (Munnings) in her maiden special weight victory Friday at Saratoga Race Course. A one-length losing third in her debut on July 21, Rare Art prevailed by three-quarters of a length over Good Conduct (Without Parole) at the conclusion of their spirited duel through the stretch in the seventh race. Rare Art and Luis Saez reached the wire in the 1 1/16th miles $100,000 turf event for 2-year-old fillies in 1:46.36 and paid $6.60 as the 2-1 favorite.
Fire Tower Lighting Event Aug. 31; Helping Loons, Ducks
You could hardly start an outdoor fire with gasoline around these parts, but out west there are currently 287 forest fires burning in 15 states, the most (75) in Oregon, where there is also the most acreage on fire. Locally, we will be lighting up the fire towers in the area on Aug. 31 from 9 to 9:30 p.m. and reading the names of the observers that manned those towers in remembrance of their service. Bald Mountain (Rondaxe), Woodhull, Wakely, Owlshead, Stillwater and Snowy mountains will be lit that night. Some lighting can be viewed from the local lakes and highways. I know some people go up to these towers that are lit before sunset to take photos, but you better take a good headlamp or two with you because it is completely dark coming back down after the lighting takes place.
Discovering Saratoga: Travers traditions continue to bloom
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – As we countdown to the 155th running of the Travers Stakes, we’re showcasing the many traditions associated with the highlight of the Saratoga Summer Meet. While there’s no telling what the outcome of the big race will be just yet, we can count on these very special traditions being carried […]
Maiden Winner Senza Parole's Performance Speaks Volumes At Spa
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–Appropriately enough, Senza Parole's (Gun Runner) name translates to “at a loss for words,” which could describe the reaction to her jaw-dropping victory Friday in the first race at Saratoga Race Course. Not only did she finish 7 3/4 lengths ahead of 4-5 favorite Stunner...
Creed In Saratoga? Here’s Everything You Need To Know Before the Show
What a weekend to be in the Capital Region of New York. The 155th Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga's premier race, will take place on Saturday August 24th. Just 5 minutes down the road Creed will be performing at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). With 2 marque attractions...
Honor Marie, Mo Plex Headline Big Travers Weekend for Legion Bloodstock
Kyle Zorn considers himself and his partners Travis Durr and Kristian Villante to be a group of big thinkers. The trio set out with some pretty high expectations for themselves when they formed Legion Bloodstock three years ago, but looking back now, they never could have predicted the initial success that their partnership has enjoyed.
Albany County Legislators urge renewal of Airport CEO contract
A bipartisan group of Albany County legislators has called on the Albany County Airport Authority to renew the contract of its Chief Executive Officer, Philip Calderone The post Albany County Legislators urge renewal of Airport CEO contract first appeared on Spotlight News.
The opioid epidemic as it's touched Colchester, plus resources for those struggling with substance use disorders of any kind
COLCHESTER — The opioid epidemic has hit towns across Vermont and the country since the 1990s, and many of its impacts were worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the detrimental impacts of opioids and other drugs on communities everywhere, a number of recovery and harm reduction resources are out there for those struggling with substance use disorders — in Colchester and beyond.
Vermont wants to buy land in Bennington County that may (or may not) have ties to historic rebellion
No one knows for sure where Daniel Shays and his followers fled after their raid on the U.S. Armory in Springfield, Mass. in 1786. But some historians believe they hid out in the hills of what is now southwestern Vermont near Egg Mountain. And the state of Vermont is ready...
Self-proclaimed anti-violence activist seeks to suppress evidence in shooting trial
Self-proclaimed anti-violence activist Dontie Mitchell is fighting to keep certain evidence out of his attempted murder trial. Mitchell’s attorney, Rebecca Sokol tells 13Investigates that she is challenging a search warrant for his Mitchell’s personal items including cell phone and laptop. She is also challenging if the arrest was done properly.
Moved back to her hometown, will compete as Mrs. Glens Falls
Glens Falls native Amy (Troelstra) Meijer is now Mrs. Glens Falls and hopes next June to become Mrs. New York. The 2004 Glens Falls High graduate is the daughter of Frank and Becky Troelstra, who own Garden Time and The Silo in Queensbury. Amy, her engineer husband Lodewiek and their...
Day 4 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Just as fans started piling into Suburban Park in the back of the New York State Fairgrounds to see TLC perform at 8 p.m., the popular 1990s R&B group announced they had to cancel. One of the members had a nasty case of food poisoning. Yes,...
New York State announces additional Free Fishing Day
NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — An additional Free Fishing Day has been announced in New York State for Saturday, August 31. On Free Fishing Days, the requirement for a fishing license is waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. There will be more Free Fishing Days in New York on September 28, National Hunting […]
Former New York Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $800K from Clients
A former New York attorney has been sentenced to prison after admitting to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. 57-year-old Douglas Valente, formerly a resident of Long Island but now living in Florida, was handed a prison sentence of one to four years in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, August 22nd.
NY’s Hochul slams Chicago-style pizza with four-word diss at DNC
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave the deep six to some deep dish. Hochul flatly turned down a chance to sample traditional deep-dish Chicago pizza at the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City, the New York Post reported. Hochul shook her head when NY1 Washington correspondent Kevin Frey asked her to...
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
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