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Robin Dalton with her children on Election Day 2019, when she ran for commissioner of public safety.

Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton Running for Mayor (Updated)
A former member of the GOP, Dalton will run on the Saratoga Stronger Together ballot line.

Two months after leaving the Republican Party to become an independent, Robin Dalton, Saratoga’s current…

Brasserie Benelux's Belgian Mussel Pot appetizer.

New Restaurant Brasserie Benelux Opens in Downtown Saratoga
The European-inspired establishment celebrated a soft opening on Broadway on April 8.

In recent years, the Spa City restaurant scene has offered its fair share of European…

Saratoga Race Course's main track will open to spring training on April 17. (Katie Dobies)

Spring Training to Open on Saratoga Race Course’s Main Track on April 17 (Updated)
The temporary move will happen because of an ongoing construction project on the Oklahoma side of the track.

After Saratoga Race Course’s COVID-canceled meet last summer, fans are hoping for a mulligan, and…

Democrat Ron Kim announcing his candidacy for mayor of Saratoga at the 9/11 memorial in High Rock Park on April 7.

Democrat Ron Kim, Former Saratoga Commissioner of Public Safety, Running for Mayor
Kim announced his candidacy on April 7 and will likely face downtown business owner Heidi Owen West in this fall's election.

Saratoga Springs’ mayoral race is heating up. Former Saratoga commissioner of public safety Ron Kim…

Hamlet & Ghost's Elderflower Gin and Tonic.

Hamlet & Ghost Co-owner Brendan Dillon Mixes Up Three Gin-based ‘Quarantinis’
These three cocktail recipes are perfect for the Saratoga spring.

It always happens. You pick up a bottle of something strong for some big event…

A charcuterie board made by Pattie Garrett of mysaratogakitchentable.com.

Say Cheese! Saratoga Joins the Charcuterie Craze
Here's how the Spa City fits into the cheesy trend.

Assorted cheeses, meats and more, artfully arranged on a board so that they look almost—almost—too…

While modern day Saratoga may not look exactly like it did in this depiction of Broadway from 1876, the city has been able to preserve many elements of its storied design through historic preservation. (Library of Congress)

How Saratoga Transformed Into a Design Masterpiece
The city's love of history and growth has turned it into a modern day gem.

This is the story of how Saratoga Springs became the city you know and love…

Saratoga Double-Take: Where’s the Spirit?
How the 'Spirit of Life' found its way into Congress Park.

Turning to this page probably just made you do a double-take. Something is unequivocally missing from this stunning 1914 photograph of Congress Park from the George S. Bolster Collection. That something, of…

Capital Region Cook-off: Battle Bolognese
Two local chefs go all in on their best meat sauce.

Prep your pasta al dente! In our latest episode of Capital Region Cook-off, we’re pitting Chef Frank Otte from Panza’s Restaurant, one of Saratoga’s OG Italian haunts, against Executive Chef Nathan Houle…

How Schenectady’s Joseph Gentiluomo Changed Bowling Forever
Gentiluomo's bowling ball design modifications hinge on its density.

The next time you’re at the Saratoga Strike Zone, keep an eye on your ball as it’s heading for the pins. You’ll notice that it actually slides more than it rolls as…

5 Things to Know About Saratoga, California
The West Coast city was actually named after New York's Saratoga.

Have you ever tried to Google something about our very own Saratoga, NY, and found yourself on a website based in Saratoga, CA? We have too. So, we decided to see what…

Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton Running for Mayor (Updated)
A former member of the GOP, Dalton will run on the Saratoga Stronger Together ballot line.

A former member of the GOP, Dalton will run on the Saratoga Stronger Together ballot line.

New Restaurant Brasserie Benelux Opens in Downtown Saratoga
The European-inspired establishment celebrated a soft opening on Broadway on April 8.

The European-inspired establishment celebrated a soft opening on Broadway on April 8.

Spring Training to Open on Saratoga Race Course’s Main Track on April 17 (Updated)
The temporary move will happen because of an ongoing construction project on the Oklahoma side of the track.

The temporary move will happen because of an ongoing construction project on the Oklahoma side of the track.

Democrat Ron Kim, Former Saratoga Commissioner of Public Safety, Running for Mayor
Kim announced his candidacy on April 7 and will likely face downtown business owner Heidi Owen West in this fall's election.

Kim announced his candidacy on April 7 and will likely face downtown business owner Heidi Owen West in this fall's election.

Hamlet & Ghost Co-owner Brendan Dillon Mixes Up Three Gin-based ‘Quarantinis’
These three cocktail recipes are perfect for the Saratoga spring.

These three cocktail recipes are perfect for the Saratoga spring.

Say Cheese! Saratoga Joins the Charcuterie Craze
Here's how the Spa City fits into the cheesy trend.

Here's how the Spa City fits into the cheesy trend.

How Saratoga Transformed Into a Design Masterpiece
The city's love of history and growth has turned it into a modern day gem.

The city's love of history and growth has turned it into a modern day gem.

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.

A former member of the GOP, Dalton will run on the Saratoga Stronger Together ballot line.

The European-inspired establishment celebrated a soft opening on Broadway on April 8.

The temporary move will happen because of an ongoing construction project on the Oklahoma side of the track.

Kim announced his candidacy on April 7 and will likely face downtown business owner Heidi Owen West in this fall's election.

These three cocktail recipes are perfect for the Saratoga spring.

Here's how the Spa City fits into the cheesy trend.

The city's love of history and growth has turned it into a modern day gem.

The event, which raised funds for the museum's educational and exhibit programming, took place on April 6.

Schneider has been busy securing the Spa City’s economic wellbeing during COVID.

What exactly does the 'CEO of the City' do?

Wyle's 31-year-old Saratoga yoga practice is still going strong, virtually.

The longtime Spa City textile shop was one of the founding members of the Beekman Street Arts District.

THE BIG STORIES

How the 'Spirit of Life' found its way into Congress Park.

Two local chefs go all in on their best meat sauce.

Gentiluomo's bowling ball design modifications hinge on its density.

The West Coast city was actually named after New York's Saratoga.

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.