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Saturday, October 18, 2025 VETERANS’ MEMORIAL CEREMONY: The Town of Halfmoon will host its 8th...
SNAPSHOT: Military Officers Association of America New York Chapters convene in Saratoga Springs
More than 60 members and spouses representing six chapters of the New York State Council...
RITTNER: Democracy in Albany
The story of American democracy began in Albany. The roots of democracy started in the...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Shenendehowa speeds past Shaker
LATHAM, N.Y. — Shenendehowa (6-1, 4-1) took command in the second half and never looked...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Shenendehowa vs. Shaker (PHOTO GALLERY)
LATHAM, N.Y. — Shenendehowa defeated Shaker, 40-14, in high school football, on Friday, Oct. 17,...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS: Saratoga Springs wins Section 2 Class AA title
LATHAM, N.Y. — After knocking on the door for seven successive seasons as finalists, the...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS: Saratoga Springs vs. Guilderland (PHOTO GALLERY)
LATHAM, N.Y. — Saratoga Springs defeated Guilderland, 6-3, to win the Section 2, Class AA,...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Troy takes home Collar City Cup in 26-point win over La Salle Institute
TROY N.Y. — At home for one last regular season game, the Troy High School...
‘Keep them alive’: Saratoga Springs students read names of fallen WWII soldiers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Eight Saratoga High School students recently met in City Hall to...
Police searching for Frankfort man allegedly invovled in Ballston Spa robbery
SARAOTGA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery call Thursday at 6:25...
DMV, DEC urge drivers to be aware of deer, moose during active fall months
NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)...
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Friday, October 17, 2025 LIVE PAINTING: Spa Fine Art Gallery, located at 376 Broadway in...
SNAPSHOT: October is national Careers in Construction Month and there is no better time than now for students to enter the industry
Nearly 1 million workers are needed in the construction industry by the end of 2026,...
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SOCCER: Shaker keeper Alex Cross stars in 1-1 tie versus Columbia in match of undefeated teams
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — Shaker High School boys’ soccer goalkeeper Alex Cross had the second...
‘A great day’: Seneca Chief makes stops in Saratoga County during bicentennial voyage
HALFMOON, N.Y. — In honor of the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie...
Saratoga County unveils new Hazardous Materials Response vehicle
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Saratoga County officials, along with Saratoga Springs Fire Department officials, recently...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOCCER: Ballston Spa concludes regular season on high note, shuts out Averill Park
AVERILL PARK N.Y. — The Ballston Spa High School girls’ soccer team will head into...
PAWS Dog Obedience Training set to open in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, N.Y. — Paws, a canine obedience business with an operation in Hudson Falls, will...
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 GHOST TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership...
SNAPSHOT: Designs on a bright future thanks to Capital Region BOCES
There is no instructional manual for life, but there are numerous posters providing sage advice...
Checking boxes with the 2025 Audi Q5
Powering the Audi Q5 is a 2.0-liter TFSI inline 4-cylinder engine, paired with a 7-speed...
Plenty to do this weekend in Saratoga County
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. — The weather’s getting cooler, but that hasn’t stopped Saratoga County from...
Theater in October is mysterious, politically aware and magical
CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — It’s mid-October and most of the summer theater companies that hang...
‘Conscience’ at Curtain Call Theatre is a play about political courage
LATHAM, N.Y. — Almost everyone is familiar with the saying, “Those who don’t know history...
DEC Angler Alert: Give Fish a Break
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding anglers that water levels statewide...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING: The Astronomy Club of the Galway Public Library...
SNAPSHOT: Counselor with nearly three decades of service at BOCES enjoys watching students grow
With 28 years of experience at Capital Region BOCES, Jen Russo knows a little about...
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Please email entertainment listings to [email protected]. Thursday, October 16, 2025 UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL: 25 Washington...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: Shenendehowa keeps league winning streak alive with quelling of Columbia
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — In 28 total Suburban Council league sets, the Shenendehowa High School...
‘Truly a dream’: Geyser Road Elementary opens outdoor classroom
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Geyser Road Elementary School cut the ribbon on its outdoor classroom,...
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 WALKING TOUR: Saratoga National Historical Park is hosting a walking tour...
SNAPSHOT: Sometimes, learning to be a teacher is all fun and games
Sometimes, learning to be a teacher is all fun and games. Really. Just ask students in...
Gas prices dip in Capital Region
CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — Average gasoline prices in the area have fallen 1.6 cents per...
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Day activities
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — While schools may have been closed on Monday, The Children’s Museum...
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Monday, October 13, 2025 CAMPFIRE CHAT: This fall season, Wilton Wildlife is hosting free holiday-themed...
SNAPSHOT: Building Trades students ‘frame’ a bright future while helping fellow students
What better way to learn how to frame a building and construct walls than to...
‘A great time’: Troy’s Chowderfest brings large crowds downtown Sunday
TROY, N.Y. — Hundreds came out for Troy’s annual chowderfest on Sunday. Vendors with varying...
‘The Way We Were’ car show returns to Ballston Spa
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. —- The village was turned into a car lover's paradise, as hundreds...
DEC aids in suicide prevention
On Sunday, Oct. 5, forest rangers with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation...