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NYRA Lends 175 Picnic Tables to the Saratoga Springs City School District
The tables, usually located at Saratoga Race Course, will help students safely distance from one another during lunch.

As Labor Day approaches, Saratoga Springs is in the thick of preparing for its next big challenge—welcoming students back to school. In order to help students maintain a safe social distance while…

Saratoga Living’s Day at the (Virtual) Races
With Saratoga Race Course closed to spectators, fans gathered to watch the races at Putnam Place.

If the COVID-19 crisis has taught Saratogians anything, it’s that not even being barred from the physical racetrack can stop true fans from having a proper day at the races! On Thursday,…

Retired Horse Trainer John Parisella on Sharing His Love for Racing With Hollywood Icons
Parisella, who is the stepfather of 'Real Housewives' alum Bethenny Frankel, rubbed elbows with Johnny Carson, James Caan and more.

Like so many other horse racing fans, retired trainer John Parisella didn’t make the annual pilgrimage to Saratoga this season. In fact, until this year, he’d come every year for 40 years.…

Saratoga’s Chamber of Commerce Is Planning for a Post-COVID Future
According to the results of a July survey, outdoor recreation and visible cleaning are priorities for the visitors.

Everyone who lives in or has visited Saratoga Springs knows it’s a tourist town. Sure, there’s a healthy cohort of locals who keep the economy chugging along in the offseason months, but…

Vroom, Vroom, Vroom! 2020 Saratoga Motorcar Auction Hauls In $3.7 Million
The auction, which took place on September 19, is the Saratoga Automobile Museum's biggest annual fundraiser.

The auction, which took place on September 19, is the Saratoga Automobile Museum's biggest annual fundraiser.

Saratoga’s First Social Club for Dogs, Chow Bella, Opens on West Avenue
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 3,000-square-foot space is set to take place on September 24.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 3,000-square-foot space is set to take place on September 24.

Where to Get the Best (Mostly) Free Food When Buying Drinks in the Capital Region
From "Cuomo Chips" to free pizza, these local bars and restaurants have made the most of Governor Cuomo's executive order.

From "Cuomo Chips" to free pizza, these local bars and restaurants have made the most of Governor Cuomo's executive order.

Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law Skipping Preakness Stakes
The one-time Triple Crown contender will be pointed toward the Breeders' Cup Classic.

The one-time Triple Crown contender will be pointed toward the Breeders' Cup Classic.

How a Roadie for AC/DC and Tom Petty Ended Up Homeless in Saratoga
Homeless advocate Lisa Mitzen introduces you to Chris, who has since found help through Shelters of Saratoga.

Homeless advocate Lisa Mitzen introduces you to Chris, who has since found help through Shelters of Saratoga.

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.

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.

What It’s Like Having Your Loved One In The ICU, On A Ventilator, Fighting COVID-19
Sara Jancsy, who's husband Paul has been in Saratoga Hospital's ICU for 14 days, tells us in her own words.

Sara Jancsy, who's husband Paul has been in Saratoga Hospital's ICU for 14 days, tells us in her own words.