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Saratoga PLAN, in partnership with the Butler family, secured a 75‑acre farmland easement in Saratoga County in September 2026, protecting it from development and preserving open space as part of expanding local conservation efforts.
Carpe Diem Theater launched a New Works Program in Saratoga Springs, debuting with the original musical “Showcase: A Rehearsal Musical” to support emerging local theater artists.
Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Towers of Colonie in Albany County on September 17, evacuating residents and working the fire until it was under control. No injuries were reported and displaced occupants were provided temporary assistance.
Albany’s MVP Arena will host a free Red, White & Brew Festival on September 19, 2026, honoring local veterans with live music, food and vendors. The third annual event aims to celebrate veterans and provide community entertainment on South Pearl Street.
Capital Region organizers have outlined a September 18‑20 weekend featuring the Adirondack Balloon Festival, Red, White & Brew Festival in Albany, and the Capital District Reptile Expo, providing varied entertainment for residents and visitors.
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College will open the “500 Dams” exhibition on September 26, 2026, showcasing a two‑decade effort to restore New Mexico grasslands through art and ecological practice.
Ellis Medicine has expanded women's health services at the Bellevue Woman’s Center in Niskayuna for 2026, enhancing care options for women in the Capital Region as part of a larger regional health‑care expansion project.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area completed a full renovation of its teen room on September 15, 2026, creating a modern after‑school hangout for local youth as part of a community renovation project.
A Northumberland couple has preserved a 75‑acre farm in Saratoga County as working farmland for retired racehorses, supporting long‑term agricultural preservation and equine welfare.
Katie Manning Hilton leads a September 2026 tour of the Saratoga Homestead and other haunted locations in the Capital Region, celebrating Halloween and local folklore, with coverage by WNYT NewsChannel 13.
Saratoga County will hold a public hearing in 2026 on a proposal to ban kratom sales, citing health and safety concerns, and will invite community input before deciding on a formal ordinance.
Bikeatoga’s fourth annual Fall Foliage Ride will take place on October 10‑11, 2026, offering 30‑, 50‑, and 75‑mile routes on scenic Saratoga Springs roads to let cyclists enjoy the autumn colors.
Veteran-owned Fossil Stone Farms held a Harvest Fest on a Saturday in September, letting visitors pick grapes and learn about the farm’s history. The event highlighted community agricultural engagement in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Race Course completed a 50‑day meet, the longest in its history, ending early September 2026 after a rain‑related cancellation shortened a planned 51‑day schedule.
The City of Saratoga Springs Public Works started construction on September 14, 2026 to install new street lighting on Caroline Street, a project aimed at improving safety and aesthetics as part of a larger municipal infrastructure upgrade.
Jene Sena was profiled in Capital Region Living Magazine’s "Capital Regionites to Know" feature in September 2026, recognizing the journalist’s impact on local media. The interview highlights Sena’s career and underscores the magazine’s focus on regional talent.
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will hold a Halloween‑themed ghost tour at the historic Canfield Casino on Oct. 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., combining historic storytelling with local folklore as part of its seasonal programming.
Saratoga Springs residents are urging the city to terminate its license‑plate reader contract with Flock Safety over privacy worries, while officials defend the system as a public‑safety asset. The ongoing debate highlights the tension between surveillance technology and civil liberties.
Saratoga PLAN added 75 acres of farmland to its conservation easement portfolio in Saratoga County, preserving the land for agricultural use and open space as part of a regional effort.
Two horses were euthanized after separate incidents at Saratoga Race Course and Saratoga Harness in summer 2026, bringing the seasonal death toll to ten and highlighting safety concerns in horse racing.
