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BEST opened a free store at Saratoga Race Course's recreation center on August 20, offering clothing, toiletries, bedding and more to backstretch workers, with donations accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New York State awarded $5.4 million to seven Capital Region infrastructure projects on August 20, 2026, as part of the County Infrastructure Grant Program, contributing to a statewide $38 million infrastructure investment.
Rich Johns was honored with the I.T.A. Legacy All‑American Lifetime Achievement Award in Saratoga on August 20, 2026, recognizing his 38‑year coaching career and 54‑year affiliation with tennis since graduating SUNY Potsdam.
University at Albany is opening a new 225‑bed residence hall on the former St. Rose campus on August 26, 2026, to increase on‑campus housing capacity.
NYRA will host a meet‑and‑greet on August 26 at Saratoga Race Course, allowing Siena men’s coach Nevada Smith and women’s coach Terry Primm to connect with fans as part of the association’s community outreach.
Spa Catholic’s baseball team received the state championship trophy in the Winner’s Circle at Saratoga Race Course on August 20, 2026, presented by the thoroughbred How Much is Enough. The ceremony included a photo session and highlighted the community’s recognition of the team’s success.
A free concert featuring award‑winning songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle will open the Kindred Spirit Music Series at Saratoga Arts on August 31, offering the community an accessible live‑music experience.
Sovereignty won the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga on August 8, moving the horse into a strong position for Horse of the Year honors as the summer meet draws to a close.
Druthers Brewing Company began a free summer trolley on August 20, linking downtown, the race course, and the lake, with scheduled evening service throughout the season. The initiative aims to ease travel for visitors and locals during Saratoga's busy summer months.
Melanie Teliska of Gourmeli’s Taste demonstrated the grilled chicken salad wrap at a Guilderland studio on August 21, 2026, providing the recipe so viewers can make the popular dish at home, marking the food truck’s 25 years serving the Capital Region.
Bryce Terry and four Skidmore hockey teammates competed in the second‑annual Beyond the Summit Triathlon in North Conway to raise funds for Memorial Hospital's oncology department.
Ally Parsons introduced a five‑minute s’mores‑flavored espresso martini on Capital Region Lifestyle, aiming to give home bartenders a campfire feel.
Melanie Teliska demonstrated how to make Gourmeli’s grilled chicken salad wrap at Capital Region Live studio, sharing the recipe as part of a celebration of the food truck’s 25 years serving the area.
Trainer Mark Casse is attempting a second consecutive win in the Alabama at Saratoga in 2026, a feat achieved by only five trainers since the race began in 1872.
Schenectady’s First Responder Friday on August 21 honored Sergeant Nolan Carroll, Interim Chief Gary Griffin Sr., and thirteen new firefighters, recognizing their service as part of the Capital Region Lifestyle series. The ceremony highlighted the city’s police and fire personnel as everyday public‑safety heroes.
Saratoga Springs rowers earned top finishes and multiple medals at the 2026 U19 World Rowing Championships, showcasing the strength of the local rowing program.
A new website in New York's Capital Region lets drivers check if their cars appear in footage from Flock traffic cameras, addressing growing privacy concerns about the region's extensive surveillance network.
BEST runs a free store at Saratoga Race Course's Recreation Center, offering clothing, toiletries and bedding to backstretch workers at no cost, with donations accepted daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A family‑owned Saratoga County popcorn maker is launching its products in Stewart’s Shops across New York in 2026, aiming to bring the local snack to a wider audience through the popular convenience‑store chain.
Nine rescued Great Dane puppies that survived parvovirus are now open for public visits at the Susqueanna SPCA in Schoharie County, NY, as part of the shelter’s effort to share them with the community.
