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Saratoga Springs residents asked the city council in September 2026 to refuse renewal of the Flock Safety license‑plate reader camera contract, citing privacy worries and contract terms, as part of a larger debate on municipal surveillance.
Developers have begun building a luxury condominium at 7 Cottage Street, with completion expected in August 2027, adding upscale housing to downtown Saratoga Springs as part of its continued growth.
Capital Region farms received awards at the 2026 Dairy Products Competition, highlighting product quality and boosting regional agricultural pride.
Capital Region farms earned top honors at the 2026 New York State Dairy Products Competition, a statewide event run by the Department of Agriculture and Markets, highlighting the quality of their dairy products.
Bravo’s new reality series began filming in Saratoga Springs this September, featuring a Gen X icon and a free “Cabinet of Wonder” event for local children as part of its community outreach.
A Rochester‑based developer has proposed a five‑story hotel with 120 rooms, 21 residential units, a restaurant and meeting space at Congress and Federal in Saratoga Springs, now under city planning review.
Seventy‑one residents of Raymond Watkin Apartments were evacuated on September 5 after a sprinkler caused an electrical hazard, with the fire department moving them to the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center for safety.
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee approved a ban on Kratom sales on September 6, 2026, citing public safety concerns, with the measure slated for further review at upcoming meetings.
Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will take over the Saratoga Springs clinic and expand its hours to four to five days a week, aiming to increase access to reproductive health services.
State wildlife officials opened deer hunting season at Saratoga Spa State Park on September 4, 2026, initiating the fall hunting period as part of the park’s routine wildlife management program.
An unnamed developer has proposed the JW Hemingway condominium complex, featuring eight single‑family homes and a four‑story mixed‑use building near the Saratoga Race Course, and the plan is currently under municipal review.
Snowman Ice Cream in Saratoga Springs earned a New York State historic designation on September 4, 2026, celebrating its 70 years of continuous operation and adding to the Capital Region’s heritage attractions.
A Good Samaritan rescued a child who fell into the Hudson River near Troy on September 2, 2026, with prompt assistance from Troy police and fire departments preventing injury.
Tang Dumplings is set to open a new restaurant at 46 Marion Avenue in September 2026, converting the former Smashburger space into a dumpling‑focused eatery and adding to Saratoga Springs' growing food scene.
Hoosick Falls Police issued a September 6 alert urging pet owners to vaccinate dogs against parvovirus after several cases were confirmed near Center and 5th Streets. The advisory stresses vaccination, avoidance of contaminated areas, and monitoring for symptoms to curb the outbreak.
Snowman Ice Cream in the Saratoga Springs area received a New York State historic designation on Sept. 4, 2026, marking the first time an ice‑cream parlor in the Capital Region has earned such recognition. The honor acknowledges the shop’s more than 70 years of service and its role as a community fixture.
Seasonal fast‑food stands across the Capital Region are shutting down on September 3 as cooler weather arrives, ending the summer operating period and planning to reopen in spring.
The Saratoga Springs Fire Department evacuated a senior apartment building late Friday night, relocating dozens of senior and disabled residents as a safety precaution while the incident is investigated.
Capital Region farms earned top honors in the 2026 New York State Dairy Products Competition, highlighting the region's excellence in dairy production as recognized by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets.
The Saratoga County Public Safety Committee approved a proposal to ban Kratom sales, with the measure set for further review by the Law and Finance Committee and the full Board of Supervisors.
