Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl Returns Oct. 17
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s 14th annual Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl will take place on Oct. 17, touring five historic pubs to highlight architecture and local breweries.
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Cold Front Brings Breezy Start, Sunny Days Ahead
Monday will see blustery, wet weather as a cold front moves through, followed by several sunny, mild days.
Saratoga Girls’ Tennis Wins Senior Night, Stays Undefeated 7‑0
Saratoga Springs Girls’ Tennis beat Ballston Spa 7-2 on senior night, keeping their season unbeaten at 7-0.
Trailer Debris Spill Causes I-90 Westbound Backup Near Guilderland
A tractor trailer lost part of its load on I-90 near Guilderland on Oct. 5, spilling debris and causing a traffic backup. New York State Police handled the cleanup and restored traffic.
Blue Streaks Win Homecoming Football Game
The Blue Streaks won their homecoming football game on Oct. 1, 2026, continuing the school’s tradition.
Gov. Hochul Expands Free Community College to Adults 25‑55
Gov. Hochul announced that New York’s free community college program now covers adults 25‑55 with prior degrees, addressing AI‑driven job market changes.
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Starts New Fall Daytime Classes
Two new eight‑session daytime ballet classes for younger children and homeschoolers begin Oct. 22 at Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, expanding youth arts programming.
DEC Grants Over $530K for Capital Region Land Trusts
The DEC provided over $530,000 in land‑trust grants to Capital Region groups on Oct. 3, 2026, to support local conservation projects.
Giant Pumpkinfest Crowned: 2,123‑lb Pumpkin Takes 2026 Title
Josh Hilton won the Giant Pumpkinfest with a 2,123.5‑lb pumpkin, while Ernie Gustinucci and Tadd King placed second and third. The results were announced following the Oct. 1‑4 festival in Saratoga.
PepsiCo Recalls Over 122,000 Cases of Gatorade Nationwide
PepsiCo is recalling 122,021 cases of Gatorade nationwide due to possible undeclared Yellow No. 6 and Yellow No. 5, in partnership with the FDA.
Veterans Business Outreach Center Offers Full-Cycle Entrepreneur Support
The Veterans Business Outreach Center at Watervliet Arsenal offers veterans comprehensive support for starting, growing, and exiting businesses as part of an ongoing 2026 economic development program.
Foundation Grants $20,000 to Expand Farm Food-as-Medicine Program
The Business for Good Foundation donated $20,000 to Pitney Meadows Community Farm to double the capacity of its Food as Medicine program, expanding fresh‑produce and nutrition‑education services for high‑need residents.
NAMI Capital Region Walk Raises Over $20,000 for Mental Health
The October walk in Albany raised $20,855 for free mental‑health programs, marking the event's ninth year.
DEC Awards Over $530K to Capital Region Land Trusts
DEC provided over $2 million in land‑trust grants, including $530,000 for Capital Region trusts, to safeguard open space and natural resources.
Youth Ballet Adds Two New Fall Day Classes
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is launching two eight‑class Thursday sessions starting Oct. 22, 2026, aimed at younger children and homeschooling families.
Veg Out Vegan Street Festival Returns to Capital Region
The Veg Out organizers are bringing their all‑vegan street food festival to the Capital Region in October 2026, offering local vegan dishes for the community.
Guided Walk Showcases Saratoga’s Historic Kit Homes
A guided walk on Oct. 4, 2026, led by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation highlighted the remaining mail‑order kit houses on East and Pinewood Avenues, emphasizing their place in the city’s architectural history.
Saratoga Book Festival Marks Sixth Year Downtown
The sixth‑annual Saratoga Book Festival runs Oct. 1‑4, 2026 in downtown Saratoga Springs with free readings, interviews and youth programs to foster reading and community involvement.
Stewart’s Shops Recalls Two Ice‑Cream Flavors Over Metal Object
Stewart’s Shops is recalling two half‑gallon ice‑cream flavors statewide after a metal object was found in a carton, urging customers to return the product for safety.
World's Largest Garage Sale Attracts Shoppers to Warrensburg
The world’s largest garage sale is taking place in Warrensburg, NY, in October 2026, attracting local vendors and shoppers looking for bargains.
