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The World Mosquito Program issued 2026 guidance for Capital Region homeowners, including Saratoga Springs residents, to control mosquitoes and lower the risk of diseases such as West Nile virus.
Developers plan a six‑building, mixed‑use project on Route 9 in Saratoga Springs that includes a 120‑room hotel and 128 residential units, prompting community worries about compatibility with the area’s rural character. The proposal is entering city review and public hearings are set for later this year.
Developers Sustainable Saratoga and the NYS Department of Transportation have proposed a 128‑unit mixed‑use building with a 120‑room hotel on South Broadway, prompting preservation advocates to question its fit with Saratoga Springs’ rural‑gateway character.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio released a voter guide covering village elections in eight Capital Region counties to help residents make informed voting decisions.
The Giant PumpkinFest returns to downtown Saratoga Springs on September 26, 2026, featuring pumpkins over 2,000 pounds, live music, and food vendors as part of its 11th annual community celebration.
The Saratoga Innovation Center is seeking volunteers to help build its first community‑collaborated full‑size pinball machine, offering a hands‑on creative project for local residents in 2026.
Wilton town supervisor declared a state of emergency on August 27 after two tornadoes struck, causing damage and public‑safety concerns throughout the town and county. The declaration allows expanded resources and coordination to address recovery and safety.
NYRA is offering discounted tickets, food specials, and a free Labor Day flannel shirt during Fan Appreciation Week at Saratoga Race Course from September 2 to 7, 2026, to celebrate the final week of the summer meet.
Saratoga Springs officials issued an August 2026 alert about a temporary rise in trihalomethane levels linked to recent Loughberry Lake Dam work, expecting normal levels after the next testing cycle.
iRun Saratoga will host its first 13.1‑mile half‑marathon on September 20, 2026, starting at Congress Park and passing the casino and a state park, bringing a popular running event back to Saratoga Springs.
Capital Region organizers are arranging multiple events throughout September 2026 to honor victims and reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Saratoga Springs will turn the Putnam Parking Garage into a gallery with up to 14 murals, opening submissions on September 1, 2026 and installing the works in spring 2027.
Developers broke ground on a six‑unit luxury condominium at 7 Cottage Street in Saratoga Springs in August 2026, with completion expected by August 2027 and design inspired by a historic hotel.
Saratoga County officials approved a permanent 25,600‑sq‑ft Code Blue shelter on Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs, offering 75 beds normally and up to 118 during emergencies, as part of the county’s emergency‑preparedness strategy for extreme weather.
A proposed mixed‑use development on South Broadway, featuring a hotel, housing and retail, has raised concerns among Saratoga Springs residents who want to preserve the town's historic, rural character, prompting further city‑planning review.
Saratoga Springs restaurants Siro’s, Noah’s Italian and The Wild Horse are adding staff and inventory to handle the expected crowds for the Travers Stakes weekend on August 29‑30, 2026.
Wilton Town Supervisor declared a state of emergency after two tornadoes struck Saratoga County on August 27, 2026, citing severe damage and safety concerns. The declaration enables emergency resources and response coordination as part of a larger regional weather outbreak.
The Albany National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes, including one in Wilton, touched down in Saratoga County on August 27, 2026, following severe thunderstorms and reports from local officials.
Severe thunderstorms on Thursday evening, August 27, 2026, brought damaging winds, heavy rain, power outages, and downed trees to the Capital Region, prompting tornado warnings that were later confirmed as actual tornadoes.
Thousands gathered at Saratoga Race Course on August 29 for Travers Day, enjoying fashion, family activities, and robust betting. The event highlighted the town’s tourism strength and community spirit.
