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SPAC unveils 2024-2025 dance season for Spa Little Theater
Dance season to feature SPAC debuts for A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center unveiled its 2024-2025 dance season for the Spa […] The post SPAC unveils 2024-2025 dance season for Spa Little Theater first appeared on Spotlight News.
Palamountain scholar describes joy in learning at Skidmore
Members of the Skidmore and local communities gathered to support scholarships and honor Liz Bracht ’24 during the 45th Palamountain Benefit. Held July 16 at the College’s historic Surrey-Williamson Inn, the event supports the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund, benefiting students who, because of financial need, might not otherwise be able to attend Skidmore.
Allerdice Hardware golf tourney benefits Kelly’s Angels
A total of 150 golfers teed off in Washington County on Thursday morning for a good cause. Allerdice Hardware, based in Saratoga Springs, held its annual charity golf tournament at Kingsbury National Golf Club. Forty-two teams played and tried to win some great prizes like grills, smokers and drill sets....
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.
Dontlookbackatall Steps Up for Graded Score in Caress
When morning-line favorite Roses for Debra scratched with a fever the morning of the race, her stablemate Dontlookbackatall was more than happy to finish the job with a late-closing victory in the $200,000 Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course. The graded win was the first for the Pennsylvania-bred daughter...
Bridal Boutique Celebrates New Ownership
Something Bleu Bridal, located at 75 Woodlawn Ave in Saratoga Springs, recently celebrated a change of ownership at a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. New owner Brandi Solomon purchased the bridal boutique this year from Marissa Mackay, who previously bought the business in 2018. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
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...
Farm Aid Festival Returns to SaratogaWillie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews at SPAC Sept. 21
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Farm Aid’s annual music and food festival is returning to Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center where a full day of music, family farmers, homegrown food and agrarian experiences will be featured alongside several live performances. Slated to appear are...
Schuylerville Softball Players Make All-State Team
SCHUYLERVILLE — Three Schuylerville High School varsity softball players have been named to the 2024 Class B New York All-State Team. Pitcher Sophia Wahl, who graduated last month, was selected to the First Team, while infielder Gracelyn Kilburn and outfielder Riley Keefer both made the Third Team. Wahl received...
73-year-old Queensbury man accused of smuggling drugs into jail
WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A 73-year-old Queensbury man is accused of introducing narcotics into the correctional facility. According to the Washington County sheriff's office, an investigation determined that Keith D. Powell introduced narcotics into Washington County Jail during his visit there on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Powell was...
Charity golf tournament brings 150 players together in Kingsbury
Allerdice Hardware, based in Saratoga Springs, held its annual charity golf tournament at Kingsbury National Golf Club. There were 42 teams competing for prizes like grills, smokers and drill sets. Allderdice has been putting on a golf tournament for about 20 years. This year, it supports Kelly’s Angels, the Capital...
Musician Thomas Konow, 61, Killed In Fiery Catskill Crash
The Greene County incident happened at around 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, on State Route 9W in Catskill. New York State Police said Thomas Konow, age 61, of Claverack in Columbia County, was driving a GMC SUV southbound on SR 9W when the vehicle left the roadway, struck the wall of a railroad overpass, and caught fire.
Legendary Business in the Adirondacks Closing for Good After This Season
It's better late than never that we deliver truly devastating news about a legendary longtime business that will be closing after their season is done. This business has been a staple in the Adirondacks between Old Forge and Inlet for years and pretty soon it will be no more. You...
Bethlehem plans Delaware Avenue revamp to enhance safety and reduce speeds
Project Overview and Goals Detailed by Planning Director Rob Leslie; Key Features Include Lane Modifications and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements The post Bethlehem plans Delaware Avenue revamp to enhance safety and reduce speeds first appeared on Spotlight News.
Excessive Heat Ahead for Albany, NY: Highs in the 90s Expected
Albany, NY – Residents of Albany are preparing for a severe heatwave as the Climate Prediction Center forecasts a significant rise in temperatures. A 70 to 80 percent chance of above-normal temperatures has been predicted, with a 40 to 60 percent likelihood of excessive heat for the first week of August. Valley locations may experience temperatures reaching into the 90s by the end of next week.
WLAX Announces 2024-25 Captains
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn Women's Lacrosse team announced their captains for the 2024-2025 year on Thursday, July 25th. The captains are graduate student attacker #31 Eliza Bowman, and senior defender #4 Riley Daly. #31 Eliza Bowman Bowman appeared in all 18 games for the Huskies in 2024, scoring 28 goals overall. Bowman notched consecutive 4-goal performances against Xavier on 4/6, and Albany on 4/13. Prior to transferring to UConn, the Darien, Conn. native played two seasons at Johns Hopkins University. While at Johns Hopkins, Bowman scored 11 goals and was named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. Bowman was...
Airline at Albany International Airport Adds New Direct Destination
The low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has added two weekly non-stop flights to Charlotte. Flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays beginning November 7, 2024. Prices start at $62 one way. Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said:. We are proud to announce a new nonstop route between ALB and Charlotte /...
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