Sunny-Cloudy Mix Brings 60s Temperatures Across Capital District
A Tuesday morning forecast predicts a mix of sun and clouds across the Capital District, with highs in the 60s Fahrenheit, reflecting a typical early‑fall pattern.
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Capital Chef’s Salads Reach Six Regional Grocery Shelves
A Capital Region chef’s ready‑to‑eat salads are now sold at six Market 32 and Price Chopper stores, marking the chef’s first major retail expansion in the region.
Veterans Invited to Explore Benefits in Capital Region
A Capital Region outreach campaign launched on September 22, 2026, invites veterans to learn about available benefits and services, addressing widespread unawareness of eligibility.
Shy's Eats Adds Chicken and Egg Salads at Market 32
Shy's Eats has added chicken and egg salads to Market 32 stores under the Home.Grown program, emphasizing locally sourced, ready‑to‑eat options for shoppers.
Oktoberfest Returns to Capital Region This Fall
Oktoberfest organizers announce a series of German‑style food, beer and cultural events across the Capital Region this fall, marking the return of the annual tradition celebrating German heritage.
Tang Museum Launches "500 Dams" Ecological Art Show
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College will debut "500 Dams," an exhibition on September 26 that explores a twenty‑year grassland restoration project through the display of five hundred dam structures, highlighting the blend of art, ecology, and community effort.
Haunted Attractions Open Across Capital Region
Haunted houses and scare experiences have opened across the Capital Region for the 2026 fall season, remaining open through Halloween and attracting regional thrill‑seekers.
Warehouse Demolition Nears Completion, Menands Firehouse Rebuild Advances
The Central Warehouse demolition is in its final stage, while Menands officials report progress on rebuilding the town's firehouse, both marking key infrastructure improvements for the area.
Guardians on Gridiron Hosts Youth Flag Football Fundraiser
Guardians on the Gridiron will host a youth flag‑football fundraiser at the CRL venue, with Emily Keevern, Harlee McLean, and local first responders organizing the event to raise money for regional charities.
Troy Deli and Pizzeria Closes After 31 Years
Troy Deli and Pizzeria closed on September 22, 2026, ending a 31‑year family‑run operation that has been a staple of the local community. The shutdown is noted as a significant loss among regional independent businesses.
Jumpin’ Jacks Begins 74th Drive‑In Season
Jumpin’ Jacks opened for its 74th seasonal drive‑in season on September 19, 2026, serving the Capital Region as spring diners return.
Saratoga Showcase of Energy‑Efficient Homes Returns Early October
The Saratoga County History Center will display thirteen energy‑efficient homes built by twelve local contractors on Oct. 3‑4 and Oct. 10‑11, expecting 3,500‑4,000 visitors and raising millions for Habitat for Humanity.
GE Aerospace Commits $225 Million to Upgrade Niskayuna Center
GE Aerospace will invest $225 million, with $8.4 million in state tax credits, to modernize its Niskayuna research center, creating jobs and expanding aerospace research in upstate New York.
Capital Region Gears Up for Oktoberfest Celebrations
Local breweries and German cultural groups are launching a series of Oktoberfest events across the Capital Region this fall, featuring traditional food, beer and music to celebrate heritage and unite the community.
Skidmore Tang Museum Debuts “500 Dams” Exhibition
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College opens the “500 Dams” exhibition on September 26, 2026, chronicling a twenty‑year, 500‑dam ecological restoration project in New Mexico created by artists and ecologists. The show highlights the intersection of art and environmental repair.
‘Garage Gallery’ Showcases Local Art in Putnam Parking Garage
Saratoga Springs city officials have introduced the “Garage Gallery,” a rotating public‑art program inside the downtown Putnam Parking Garage, to beautify the area and showcase local artists.
Brookside Museum Announces 26th Artisan’s Market
Brookside Museum’s 26th Artisan’s Market, a juried showcase of handmade goods, will run Nov. 28‑Dec. 23, 2026 at the Saratoga County History Center, aiming to highlight local craftsmanship and support holiday shopping.
Autumn Glow Festival Lights Up Rotterdam Junction
Mabee Farm’s Autumn Glow Festival on September 21, 2026, offers families a nighttime experience with lanterns, animatronic dinosaurs and dragons in Rotterdam Junction, NY.
Saratoga County Child Safety Task Force Holds First Meeting
The Saratoga County Child Safety Review Commission held its first meeting on September 18, 2026, with District Attorney Brett Eby and task force members outlining plans to prevent child abuse and improve protective measures.
Residents Voice Privacy Concerns Over New License‑Plate Cameras
A September 2026 public hearing in Saratoga Springs examined the city’s twelve new license‑plate‑reader cameras, with residents raising privacy concerns while officials highlighted safety benefits.
