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The sixth annual Latinx Festival will be held at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in 2026, offering music, food, and activities in a larger space for more attendees. Organizers say the new venue supports the event’s growth while preserving its community focus.
Wilmorite Construction has proposed a five‑story, 120‑room hotel with 21 apartments and a public restaurant at Congress and Federal streets, aiming to broaden downtown Saratoga Springs’ housing and hospitality offerings.
Saratoga County deputies seized 489 pounds of cannabis after a traffic stop on Northway in Clifton Park on September 13, 2026. The seizure highlights the impact of routine traffic enforcement on uncovering illegal drug activity.
Residents of Raymond Watkins Apartments in Saratoga Springs returned to their homes on September 8, 2026 after a sprinkler leak that affected electrical and elevator equipment was repaired and safety cleared.
Saratoga Race Course completed a record‑long 50‑day meet in summer 2026, with only a July 29 rain cancellation interrupting the schedule.
iRun will host its first half‑marathon in Saratoga Springs on September 20, 2026, reviving a forgotten fall race and showcasing the city’s iconic neighborhoods for residents and visitors.
The National Weather Service issued warnings, watches and advisories for New York, including Saratoga Springs, on September 13, 2026, urging residents and visitors to stay informed and take appropriate precautions.
Saratoga Spa State Park will allow white‑tailed deer hunting in a designated undeveloped area from Oct. 13, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027, issuing 15 permits for a controlled season. The limited program aims to balance wildlife management with hunting opportunities.
The Saratoga County Board of Elections declined to certify a charter referendum on September 9, 2026, because it was filed after the legal deadline, removing the question from the November ballot for Saratoga Springs residents.
Bikeatoga's annual foliage ride in Saratoga on October 10‑11, 2026, offers 30‑, 50‑, and 75‑mile routes for cyclists of all skill levels, highlighting the region's autumn scenery.
A community studio, together with historians, geologists and ceramic artists, is excavating 19th‑century pottery sites in Saratoga County in September 2026 to preserve the area’s ceramic heritage and produce new works from historic clay.
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will hold a one‑night ghost tour at Canfield Casino on October 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., reviving a popular autumn tradition for locals and tourists.
Saratoga Springs city officials and residents voted against moving the bar last‑call time from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m., maintaining the current schedule while the debate over safety and nightlife impact continues.
Mayor John Safford’s July 2026 proposal to ease demolition rules and curb the Design Review Board’s power has ignited debate between preservationists and developers in Saratoga Springs.
RISE Housing opened the Homebase Clubhouse on Union Street, providing resources and life‑skill programs for adults with mental‑health challenges. The new venue aims to create a safe, supportive space and broaden community services in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Race Course finished its longest-ever summer meet on September 2, 2026 after rain forced a schedule reduction, offering fans an extended racing season despite the interruption.
A 2026 Saratoga County arts program brings together historians, geologists, artists and residents to locate 19th‑century pottery sites and craft new works from historic clay, reviving regional heritage.
Jeff Brisbin performed patriotic songs at Saratoga Springs' September 12, 2026 ceremony, honoring 9/11 victims through music and reflection.
On Sept. 11, 2026, towns and schools across the Capital Region held coordinated ceremonies and moments of silence to honor the victims of the 2001 attacks. The events emphasized remembrance and community unity.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has launched a 2026 poster contest for high school students, offering billboard display of winning artwork to boost traffic‑safety awareness across New York State.
