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The results of a new Siena College poll found that 69 percent of New Yorkers plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine. (Scott heins/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)

Siena Poll: 69 Percent of New Yorkers Planning on Getting Vaccinated
The poll data also shows that about 27 percent of New Yorkers do not plan on getting vaccinated.

How you read the results of a new Siena College poll really comes down to…

Saratoga Race Course is on schedule to open on July 15, 2021. (Billy Francis LeRoux)

2021 Saratoga Race Course Summer Meet Set to Open on July 15
The summer meet, highlighted by the Whitney and Travers, appears to be back to its pre-pandemic schedule.

Though it’s still unclear whether the State of New York will allow spectators at Saratoga…

Empire State Youth Orchestra mentor and alum Master Sergeant Brian Sacawa performed at the presidential inauguration on January 20. (Empire State Youth Orchestra)

Empire State Youth Orchestra Alum Performs at Presidential Inauguration
Army Master Sergeant Brian Sacawa played at President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.

One Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) alum—and current mentor in the Schenectady-based performing arts organization’s…

New York was named the luckiest state in a recent study.

Lucky You: New York Has Been Named the Luckiest State in the Union
New York is at the top of a new report that analyzed Powerball wins, public happiness and other factors.

New Yorkers know that they have Lady Liberty and their side. But we can add…

Actresses Kristen Wiig (left) and Annie Mumolo star in Josh Greenbaum's wide-release directorial debut, 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,' which is out on on-demand services on February 12. (Cate Cameron)

Saratogian and Hollywood Film Director Josh Greenbaum Set to Release ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’
The movie, which was co-written by and stars 'SNL' alum Kristen Wiig, will be available to rent on all on-demand services on February 12.

If you have been following Saratoga Springs native Josh Greenbaum‘s film directing career over the…

Ed and Lisa Mitzen presenting a check for $250,000 to Capital Region–based nonprofit Feed Albany. (Joah Alindato/Relentless)

Ed and Lisa Mitzen Donate $250,000 to Feed Albany
It is the Capital Region nonprofit's largest donation to date.

Just a few months after Ed Mitzen, owner of Fingerpaint, and his wife, Lisa, bought…

Trainer Jonathan Sheppard, Who Won Races at Saratoga for 47 Consecutive Straight Years, Retires
Sheppard, who has the most wins of any steeplechase trainer in horse racing history, most recently competed at Saratoga in 2020.

The Joe DiMaggio of horse racing is calling it quits, at least in America, after 56 years. Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard, best known for having won at least one race…

Former Glass Tavern Chef Opens La Capital Tacos in Troy (Updated)
The new taco shop, which was opened in partnership with Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen, is now open for takeout.

With 2021 just a few days old and COVID cases continuing to spike in the Capital Region, the few, brave restaurants that have decided to open this winter all have a common…

What’s Going On: Saratoga Native (and Her Newly Elected DA Husband) Are Bringing Positive Change to New Orleans
Dr. Liz Marcell Williams, CEO of the Center for Resilience, and her DA-elect husband, Jason, are fighting the good fight for the city's underserved communities.

On the evening of December 5, Saratoga Springs native Dr. Liz Marcell Williams was hunkered down at her home in New Orleans, surrounded by family and friends, watching as the results poured…

Amtrak, State of New York Unveil New Moynihan Train Hall
The hall takes the place of Penn Station as New York City's main Amtrak train hub.

Long before the pandemic and my resettlement in Troy, I would spend an inordinate amount of time on Amtrak trains, coming up from New York City’s Penn Station to see my family…

Siena Poll: 69 Percent of New Yorkers Planning on Getting Vaccinated
The poll data also shows that about 27 percent of New Yorkers do not plan on getting vaccinated.

The poll data also shows that about 27 percent of New Yorkers do not plan on getting vaccinated.

2021 Saratoga Race Course Summer Meet Set to Open on July 15
The summer meet, highlighted by the Whitney and Travers, appears to be back to its pre-pandemic schedule.

The summer meet, highlighted by the Whitney and Travers, appears to be back to its pre-pandemic schedule.

Empire State Youth Orchestra Alum Performs at Presidential Inauguration
Army Master Sergeant Brian Sacawa played at President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.

Army Master Sergeant Brian Sacawa played at President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.

Lucky You: New York Has Been Named the Luckiest State in the Union
New York is at the top of a new report that analyzed Powerball wins, public happiness and other factors.

New York is at the top of a new report that analyzed Powerball wins, public happiness and other factors.

Saratogian and Hollywood Film Director Josh Greenbaum Set to Release ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’
The movie, which was co-written by and stars 'SNL' alum Kristen Wiig, will be available to rent on all on-demand services on February 12.

The movie, which was co-written by and stars 'SNL' alum Kristen Wiig, will be available to rent on all on-demand services on February 12.

Ed and Lisa Mitzen Donate $250,000 to Feed Albany
It is the Capital Region nonprofit's largest donation to date.

It is the Capital Region nonprofit's largest donation to date.

THE BIG STORIES

Marylou Whitney (1925-2019): The Savior Of Saratoga
She could've used her fortune and power for anything. She chose Saratoga and our racetrack.

She could've used her fortune and power for anything. She chose Saratoga and our racetrack.

Beekman 1802 Is Turning Its Farm Into the World’s Largest ‘Restaurant’
The Sharon Springs-based lifestyle brand is offering up 60 acres of farmland to provide dining space for local eateries.

The Sharon Springs-based lifestyle brand is offering up 60 acres of farmland to provide dining space for local eateries.

Marylou Whitney’s 36,000-Acre Adirondacks Estate on Sale for $180 Million
Whitney's widower John Hendrickson is putting the sprawling Whitney Park, near Long Lake, NY, on the market.

Whitney's widower John Hendrickson is putting the sprawling Whitney Park, near Long Lake, NY, on the market.

The Church of Dave: How Saratoga Came to Worship the Dave Matthews Band
DMB, who have been playing at SPAC since the '90s, have become a fixture in the Spa City's summer arts scene.

DMB, who have been playing at SPAC since the '90s, have become a fixture in the Spa City's summer arts scene.

NYRA: Saratoga Race Course Still On Schedule To Open July 16
A rep at the horse racing association confirmed that the historic racing meet will not be postponed.

A rep at the horse racing association confirmed that the historic racing meet will not be postponed.

The poll data also shows that about 27 percent of New Yorkers do not plan on getting vaccinated.

The summer meet, highlighted by the Whitney and Travers, appears to be back to its pre-pandemic schedule.

Army Master Sergeant Brian Sacawa played at President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.

New York is at the top of a new report that analyzed Powerball wins, public happiness and other factors.

The movie, which was co-written by and stars 'SNL' alum Kristen Wiig, will be available to rent on all on-demand services on February 12.

It is the Capital Region nonprofit's largest donation to date.

Belmont and now Aqueduct racetracks have offered up space to people looking to get vaccinated.

The Tiny Diney will be located on Ontario Street and have a soft opening on January 23.

Adam Clay, who started for the Thoroughbreds in the '90s, serves as chief revenue officer of Beyond Identity, which wants to make the password obsolete.

Construction on the new location is scheduled to begin this spring.

Sharon Pineo resigned on January 11 after photos were shared on social media of her being arrested at the Capitol.

THE BIG STORIES

Sheppard, who has the most wins of any steeplechase trainer in horse racing history, most recently competed at Saratoga in 2020.

The new taco shop, which was opened in partnership with Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen, is now open for takeout.

Dr. Liz Marcell Williams, CEO of the Center for Resilience, and her DA-elect husband, Jason, are fighting the good fight for the city's underserved communities.

The hall takes the place of Penn Station as New York City's main Amtrak train hub.

She could've used her fortune and power for anything. She chose Saratoga and our racetrack.

The Sharon Springs-based lifestyle brand is offering up 60 acres of farmland to provide dining space for local eateries.

Whitney's widower John Hendrickson is putting the sprawling Whitney Park, near Long Lake, NY, on the market.

DMB, who have been playing at SPAC since the '90s, have become a fixture in the Spa City's summer arts scene.

A rep at the horse racing association confirmed that the historic racing meet will not be postponed.