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Tip Top Thomas' Gritty Performance May Be A Sign Of Things To Come
SARATOGA SPRINGS–Travers Weekend has been good to Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher. And not just because he has won the GI Travers Stakes twice–with Flower Alley in 2005 and Stay Thirsty in 2011. The annual blockbuster weekend on the Saratoga Race Course schedule is also known for...
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Lukas Hoping For a Big Saratoga Finish for His 2-Year-Olds
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. – Before summer at Saratoga began, eternally young Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas was confident his young horses would make him proud before the 40-day meet ended on Labor Day. The clock is ticking. Lukas has had one disappointment after another with his...
Medaglia d'Oro Colt Papiamento Graduates Nicely at the Spa
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – In about 20 seconds, maybe it was 15, Ryan Kamp traced his journey in racing to the winner's enclosure Saturday after the sixth race at Saratoga Race Course with Papiamento (Medaglia d'Oro). Boiled down to an even more concise version, about 15 years ago, Kamp...
A New Work That’s Steeped in the Classic, but Still Individual
<First published online in the New York Times on July 17, 2012>. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — It’s startling how different New York City Ballet looks at the open-air Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The light has the effect of subtly changing faces, feet, musculature. Choreography, too. As I watched two performances here on Saturday, works as familiar as George Balanchine’s “Concerto Barocco” and “Symphony in C” suddenly revealed fresh details. The dancers looked happy, despite the afternoon heat, as if performing for friends. A high quotient of young people in the audience cheered and clapped at every opportunity.
Town officials unsatisfied with Catskill woman's changes to her pollinator-friendly yard
CATSKILL, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Catskill woman is in a growing dispute with town officials over her lawn. Jenae DiNapoli has transformed her lawn into an oasis of native plants and haven for pollinators, but for months, Catskill town officials have been trying to get her to cut it, citing it violates town codes.
Williamstown Fire District Counting Down to Construction Start Date
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — If all goes according to plan, the town's new fire station will be under construction in less than a month. Wednesday's meeting of the fire district's Building Committee was filled with signs of progress. Plans for a Sept. 4 groundbreaking were mentioned, the building permit is in, the committee decided to scale back its monthly meeting schedule to a quarterly "check-in" and, perhaps the best news of all, the project continues to be on budget.
Shooting in Adams sends one to the hospital
ADAMS, Mass. (WRGB) — One person is recovering following a shooting in Adams, Mass. Saturday morning. According to theBerkshire District Attorney’s Office, at about 7 a.m., a shooting occurred involving two individuals who were known to one another. One party was shot and treated at the hospital for non life threatening injuries.
CATA Artists Shine at Clark Exhibit
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — In a gallery filled with vibrant art and art admirers at a world famous museum, Dalton's Katherine Butler meticulously works on her next creation. Is she creating a piece for CATA's next annual art show?. "Maybe, I don't know yet," Butler says with a smile. This...
Palow knows his responsibility but ignores it
I have some comments regarding your recent article “Berne adrift after three town board members resign.” Mr. [Sean] Lyons referred to the members who resigned saying “they treated the Supervisor as a Mayor and not 1 vote of 5 just as they were.”. All board members cannot...
Hilltown Hoedown honors Janet Haseley
The Rensselaerville Historical Society is hosting its second annual benefit, Hilltown Hoedown Community Contra Dance, on Friday, Aug. 30, at Conkling Hall in Rensselaerville. The hall opens at 5 p.m. with food for purchase being provided by High on the Hog and Scarpa’s Catering food trucks. The dance is from 7 to 9 p.m. with Paul Rosenberg calling to the live music of Tamarack. This is an evening full of family fun.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
Waterford defense stifles Albany Alexander
Defense dominated as Waterford pitched a 40-0 shutout of Albany Alexander in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 23. Last season, Waterford and Albany Alexander squared off on Aug. 17, 2023 at Waterford High School. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take...
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