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Skidmore College To Become A Smoke- And Tobacco-Free Campus By January 1
The college joins a wave of other campuses that have done the same, including Union, Siena and, soon, University at Albany.

Following Christmas break, students and faculty of Skidmore College will return to a completely smoke and tobacco-free campus. The liberal arts college announced on December 17 that, effective January 1, 2019, smoking,…

Wine Wednesdays With William: Adding A Little ‘Sparkle’ To Your Holiday Wine Purchases
'saratoga living' wine expert William Roach on what makes the best (and most affordable) sparkling wines.

So it’s getting close to Christmas dinner, and you’re asking about sparking wines, are you? Well, I’m glad you asked. Sparkling wines are made everywhere but not always in the same way.…

EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Queensbury Native Delaney Silvernell Discusses Her Run On ‘The Voice’
This Friday and Sunday, Silvernell will be performing holiday favorites and originals at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls.

Confession: I’m obsessed with NBC’s The Voice. For those who don’t watch it on a regular basis, it’s a singing competition/reality series where anyone can audition and get the chance to work with…

Will 15 Church’s ‘The Saratoga Rose’ Be The Next Great Saratoga Cocktail?
15 Church puts up some 'stiff' competition with its delicious Saratoga-themed cocktail recipe—the last of 2018!

In our previous issue of saratoga living, Max London’s offered its take on the “Next Great Saratoga Cocktail,” with its delicious cocktail, aptly titled The Saratoga. (Previous cocktails included 9 Maple Avenue’s Saratoga Rye…

Wine Wednesdays With William: Weighing Your Wine Bottle Options
'saratoga living' wine expert William Roach on why the weight of your wine bottle actually matters.

'saratoga living' wine expert William Roach on why the weight of your wine bottle actually matters.

Baseball Great Dwight Gooden And Wrestling Legend Sgt. Slaughter Making Appearances In Colonie
Both Gooden and Slaughter will be charging for autographs and photo ops at Colonie Center toy store, Heroes Hideout, this February.

Both Gooden and Slaughter will be charging for autographs and photo ops at Colonie Center toy store, Heroes Hideout, this February.

SPAC 2019 Classical Slate To Feature Balanchine Galore, ‘Harry Potter’ And Collaboration With Indie Artist Sufjan Stevens
Besides mainstays the NYCB and Philadelphia Orchestra, SPAC will also be welcoming back Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who returns to the fold on August 7.

Besides mainstays the NYCB and Philadelphia Orchestra, SPAC will also be welcoming back Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who returns to the fold on August 7.

At last count, there are set to be two separate music festivals, one in Watkins Glen, the other in Bethel, NY, celebrating Woodstock's 50th anniversary. Here's everything we know so far.

Saratoga Automobile Museum Revving Up Its Auto Auction September 20-21
The popular auction, which takes place on the main stage at SPAC, will also feature a day-after sale and car show.

The popular auction, which takes place on the main stage at SPAC, will also feature a day-after sale and car show.

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Pig N’ Whistle, A New Irish-Themed Restaurant, Opens In Downtown Saratoga
The pub, which has a second location in Burnt Hills, is located where Circus Cafe used to be on Broadway.

The pub, which has a second location in Burnt Hills, is located where Circus Cafe used to be on Broadway.

How Saratoga Springs Suddenly Emerged As America’s Best Small City Restaurant Destination
One of America's most celebrated writers, Kevin Sessums, crafts a colossal piece on the state of food—and everything else—in Saratoga. It's quite a read.

One of America's most celebrated writers, Kevin Sessums, crafts a colossal piece on the state of food—and everything else—in Saratoga. It's quite a read.

How Legendary Jockey Ramón Domínguez Found His Home In The Spa City
'saratoga living' Contributing Editor Brien Bouyea tracks down the horse-racing legend (and brand-new Saratogian).

'saratoga living' Contributing Editor Brien Bouyea tracks down the horse-racing legend (and brand-new Saratogian).

Manchester, Vermont: Your Next Luxury Vacation Destination
A mere hour's drive from Saratoga, Manchester is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway.

A mere hour's drive from Saratoga, Manchester is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway.

The Saratoga 20: Local Superstars Who Are Changing The Way We Think About Saratoga
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, 'saratoga living' chose the 20 people in the area who are contributing to our community in new and exciting ways.

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, 'saratoga living' chose the 20 people in the area who are contributing to our community in new and exciting ways.

'saratoga living' wine expert William Roach on why the weight of your wine bottle actually matters.

Both Gooden and Slaughter will be charging for autographs and photo ops at Colonie Center toy store, Heroes Hideout, this February.

Besides mainstays the NYCB and Philadelphia Orchestra, SPAC will also be welcoming back Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who returns to the fold on August 7.

At last count, there are set to be two separate music festivals, one in Watkins Glen, the other in Bethel, NY, celebrating Woodstock's 50th anniversary. Here's everything we know so far.

The popular auction, which takes place on the main stage at SPAC, will also feature a day-after sale and car show.

All the top events in the Capital Region, including Jack Hanna and Max Weinberg at Proctors.

Three worthy causes made for three fun events this fall. Take a look at some of the photos of the Saratoga community taken at these events in the photo gallery above.

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Figures released Friday showed a 3.6 percent decline in all-sources handle compared to the previous year.

Pérez-Feria tips his cap to TJ Tracy and the magazine's first-ever Person Of The Year, Ed Mitzen.

The historic hotel specializes in a personal experience with catered concierge service as well as full-service spa and salon, and two popular and stylish restaurants.

The company's been constructing high-quality homes in the Capital Region for more than four decades.