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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September 2026 highlights over 12,000 annual deaths and 21,000 cases in New York, urging early detection and education. The campaign is part of the state's September health‑awareness initiatives.
The Saints have achieved a seven‑game winning streak, improving to a 7‑1 record midway through the 2026 season, highlighting their strong league performance.
FutureWorks commission started a 2026 study in New York to examine AI’s effect on jobs, training, and business, seeking to guide policy and aid workers.
Jesse Fortino and Jackson Rosato were nominated for the USA Football Heart of a Giant Award in September 2026 for their work ethic and passion. The nomination highlights local high‑school football talent in Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa.
Rotterdam faces a $1.4 million budget deficit in 2026, creating fiscal challenges for the town.
Brookside Museum and the Saratoga County History Center will host a backyard barbecue on Oct. 2, featuring chicken, pulled pork and brisket, with admission from $16 to $21.
Several hobbyist card‑gaming shows will take place in the Capital Region in October 2026, offering entertainment for local gaming fans.
Gai Chicken & Rice debuted its third Capital Region restaurant in Albany's Empire State Plaza food court in September 2026, expanding local dining options.
Altamont Vineyard & Winery demonstrated a bourbon‑barrel wine cocktail for autumn on a CRL studio lifestyle segment in September 2026.
The Scene Coffee & Cocktails will open a second Saratoga Springs location in the former Wheatfields space on Broadway in 2026, aiming to meet demand for coffee and cocktails.
Saratoga County approved a property tax exemption in September 2026 to give tax relief to fully disabled veterans, affecting eligible county residents.
NYSDOT has started a project to renumber I‑88 exits between the Capital Region and Southern Tier, targeting better signage and navigation, with completion expected by the end of 2026.
The Saratoga Central Catholic Ladies Saints hold a 7-1 record and a seven-game winning streak, highlighted by an overtime victory, during the 2026 mid-season.
Showers are winding down as a storm exits, bringing sunny, warm afternoons to the Capital Region south and east beginning Monday, September 28.
Two high‑school football players from Saratoga Springs and Ballston Spa were nominated for the USA Football Heart of a Giant Award in 2026, citing their work ethic and passion.
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College will host the Flaherty Film Seminar, showcasing experimental and documentary films from October 8‑10, 2026 in Saratoga Springs.
Local businesses in the Capital Region are offering free coffee and discounts on National Coffee Day, September 29, 2026.
The Capital Region’s October 2026 performance schedule has been announced, offering residents a preview of the month’s cultural events.
Somi performed the opening of the Well‑Being series at Skidmore College, offering restorative music for caregivers as part of a community concert series.
Gai Chicken & Rice opened a new Thai‑inspired street food venue in Albany’s Empire State Plaza food court in September 2026, broadening the plaza’s dining selections.
