Saratoga Living Magazine - The City . The Culture . The Life

We Asked Albany’s City Gardener: Will The Tulips Still Bloom?
Read about how the Capital City's flowers are planted and grow in our sister publication, 'Capital Region Living.'

This spring is shaping up to be a doozy for Capital Region residents—and the world at large. With offices, schools and businesses closed, and major, long-scheduled events (see: Coachella and the Kentucky…

Aqueduct Racetrack To Serve As A Temporary Hospital During The COVID-19 Pandemic
With racing operations having been suspended there, the racetrack will now house more than 1,000 potential patients.

As of March 28, New York City’s Queens has the most active COVID-19 cases of any of the five boroughs with more than 9,000. And the New York Racing Association (NYRA), which…

What It’s Like Being A Service Industry Business Owner In The Capital Region During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Joe "Woody" Wood, who owns Woody's Barbershop on South Broadway, tells 'Saratoga Living' in his own words—and the words of others.

I was recently talking with my wife about all the normalcies of life that had been upended since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the Capital Region, and I was rather embarrassed to…

How One Mechanicville Home Brought Out The Best In Saratoga County
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County received the donation of an entire house. What happened next is priceless.

In 2003, Michelle Larkin invited a group of friends to her home, so that she could share an idea with them. She’d heard about the national nonprofit organization Rebuilding Together, which sends…

Governor Cuomo: New York Has Seen Drop In COVID-19 Deaths For First Time
In his daily press conference on April 5, Cuomo announced the positive news but was quick to question its significance.

In his daily press conference on April 5, Cuomo announced the positive news but was quick to question its significance.

‘Saratoga Living’ Quarantinis: SPAC Serenade
Stuck indoors? Bring the outside in with this earthy bourbon drink, submitted by the SPAC staff.

Stuck indoors? Bring the outside in with this earthy bourbon drink, submitted by the SPAC staff.

Saratoga’s Night Owl Throwing A Takeout Cocktail Fundraiser With All Proceeds Going To Its Staff (Exclusive)
Hosted from 5-8pm on Saturday, April 4, the fundraiser will feature five different one-liter cocktail flavors available for curbside pickup or delivery.

Hosted from 5-8pm on Saturday, April 4, the fundraiser will feature five different one-liter cocktail flavors available for curbside pickup or delivery.

What It’s Like To Actually Have COVID-19 In The Capital Region
Troy resident and medical student Erica Ziskin, who tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18, shares her story.

Troy resident and medical student Erica Ziskin, who tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18, shares her story.

SL’s Job Hunters: ‘Saratoga Living’ Needs Magazine Delivery Person; Instacart Is Hiring 300K Workers
'Saratoga Living' wanted to help our neighbors, who are suffering from layoffs and under-employment, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how we can pitch in.

'Saratoga Living' wanted to help our neighbors, who are suffering from layoffs and under-employment, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how we can pitch in.

THE BIG STORIES

The Boys Of Mechanicville: How Five Friends From The Same Small Town Went On To Conquer Their Respective Worlds
Epic doesn't even begin to cover the stories of Chad Brown, C.J. DeCrescente, Dan Pickett, Dave DeVoe and Tony Ianniello.

Epic doesn't even begin to cover the stories of Chad Brown, C.J. DeCrescente, Dan Pickett, Dave DeVoe and Tony Ianniello.

8 Female Musicians From Upstate New York You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Heard of Girl Blue? How about The Sea The Sea? Fire up your favorite streaming service and prepare to be obsessed.

Heard of Girl Blue? How about The Sea The Sea? Fire up your favorite streaming service and prepare to be obsessed.

Marylou Whitney To Be Inducted Into The National Museum Of Racing And Hall Of Fame
Whitney, along with 15 others, will be inducted on Friday, August 2 at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs.

Whitney, along with 15 others, will be inducted on Friday, August 2 at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs.

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.