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The Spa Catholic baseball team was honored in the Winner’s Circle at Saratoga Race Course in August 2026 after securing consecutive state championships, a celebration that emphasized community pride.
Hannaford dietitian Kathy Sirianni-Blood appeared on News10's Women’s Health Wednesday in August 2026, offering families practical tips for affordable, nutritious back-to-school meals.
Skidmore hockey player Bryce Terry leads the second annual Beyond the Summit Triathlon in North Conway, NH, on August 21, 2026, to raise funds for Memorial Hospital’s oncology department. The event, organized with four teammates, features a one‑mile swim, bike, and run, and aims to support local cancer patients and increase community awareness.
The Prevention Council of Saratoga County received a grant in August 2026 to fund new after‑school programs that aim to prevent teen drug and alcohol abuse, expanding services to reach more youths across the county.
Three Capital Region businesses have advanced to the final eight of the "Coolest Thing Made in NY" competition, highlighting regional creativity and manufacturing in a statewide innovation contest.
Capital Region school districts, including Saratoga Springs, have announced start dates for the 2026‑27 school year to aid families and staff in planning.
Rich Johns, a Saratoga Springs tennis coach, received the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Legacy All‑American Lifetime Achievement Award on August 20, 2026, honoring his 54‑year post‑graduation career and 38 years of coaching.
Clifton Park’s Back‑to‑School Bash on August 27 offers families a day of games, food and resource booths to help prepare for the new school year, drawing participants from the Saratoga Springs area.
Bryce Terry and four Skidmore hockey teammates competed in the August 21 Beyond the Summit Triathlon in North Conway to raise funds for Memorial Hospital's oncology department, part of a student‑athlete community service effort.
Operation Song on September 19 at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum will pair veterans with Nashville singer‑songwriters for a night of storytelling and music, aiming to honor service and promote healing. The event is part of an annual regional benefit series supporting veterans.
Spa Catholic’s state‑champion baseball team was honored in the Winner’s Circle at Saratoga Race Course on August 20, 2026, with coaches and race‑course staff joining the celebration. The ceremony highlighted the team’s success and the community’s support for local high‑school athletics.
The end of Saratoga’s track season triggers a predictable shift in housing demand, offering buyers more negotiating power and altering the inventory of homes for sale. Real‑estate analysts say the seasonal cycle influences pricing, availability, and buyer readiness in the local market.
Saratoga Springs has launched the Garage Gallery program, converting vacant garages into rotating exhibition spaces for local artists to revitalize underused areas and promote community art.
A CSX freight train struck a Toyota SUV at a Catskill railroad crossing on Tuesday morning, resulting in minor injuries to the driver. Emergency responders cleared the scene and the crossing reopened after safety checks.
The Department of Environmental Conservation and local officials have secured a $19,005 grant to study a hemlock‑eating bug threatening trees in Glenville, NY, aiming to assess damage and guide protection efforts.
Frank Catrone’s descendants recall his upbringing on High Rock Avenue in the early 1900s, using his story to highlight Saratoga Springs’ historic community life.
Bryce Terry and four Skidmore hockey teammates led the second annual Beyond the Summit Triathlon in North Conway, NH on August 21, 2026, to raise funds for Memorial Hospital’s oncology department, illustrating student‑athlete involvement in charitable giving.
Spa Catholic’s baseball team and coaches were honored at Saratoga Race Course after winning consecutive state championships, highlighting the community’s celebration of local high‑school sports success.
Saratoga Race Course announced the field for the 157th Travers Stakes, set for August 29, 2026, confirming the race as the highlight of the summer meet and a major regional draw.
The Ballston Spa Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on August 26 to decide on a special use permit for the mixed‑use Tannery Commons project at 125 Bath Street, a step needed for the developers to advance the plan.
