SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (December 30, 2010) – Saratoga Gaming and Raceway is celebrating its 7th Year of operation in 2011. In conjunction with this celebration, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway announces the change of its name to Saratoga Casino and Raceway and the extension of hours beginning Monday, January 3.

“Since 2004, our goal has been to be the premier entertainment destination in the Capital Region,” states Executive Vice President and COO, Jamie Hartman. “As we continue to maintain that goal, we are excited to announce our new name, Saratoga Casino and Raceway as well as new hours of operation, a nineteen-hour day from 9a.m. to 4a.m.”

On January 28, 2004 Saratoga Equine Sports Center became Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, the first ‘racino’ to open in New York State. The property started with 1,300 slots, [...]

Saratoga Springs, NY – December 27, 2010 – SAS Interiors, an Interior Design Consulting Firm (www.sasinteriors.blogspot.com) announces new services, design-related content, and tip sheets that will help readers ring in the new year with a new home design, without breaking the bank.

SAS Interiors: Simple. Affordable. Stylish.

With the increasing popularity of Do-It-Yourself home shows on TV, where every home is beautifully complete in thirty minutes, many would-be DIY’ers are often left wondering what to do, where to buy the products, and confused about how much the makeover is really going to cost. Jenna Burger of SAS Interiors has the answers to all of these questions and more.

Jenna is on a mission to guide local residents (and national clients via telephone and Internet), through the fun, yet sometimes challenging world of beautifying living spaces. With professional degrees in [...]

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Newly published volume of black and white photographs from the Thoroughbred Race Track in Saratoga Springs.

60pp, Self-published Hardcover art book with 64 black and white photographs.

Artist and fine art photographer, Juliet R. Harrison has published a book of images from 4 years of trips to the race track in Saratoga Springs. Photographed in film and reproduced in the book with stunning results. The volume is set up in 4 sections; Backstretch Mornings, The Paddock, The Race and Yearling Sales. It is a fine art photographer’s and horse lover’s vision of [...]

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) announces their 29th annual winter conference,“Diggin’ Diversity”. The conference attracts more than 1,000 people each year and will take place from January 21- 23, 2011 at the Saratoga Hilton and City Center. Over the course of this 3-day event, attendees can choose between more than 80 workshops which explore all types of organic farming, gardening, livestock, fruits and herbs, and policy issues. Friday intensives will cover topics such as food safety, marketing for farmers, holistic planned grazing, diversifying energy, and a brambles intensive.

The conference will begin on Thursday evening with a Beginning Farmer mixer to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. As always, a variety of entertainment is planned for the weekend. Friday and Saturday evenings will feature film screenings of � [...]

Saratoga Springs, New York, December 6, 2010-Aurora Massage and Bodyworks recently opened its massage therapy practice located at 120 West Avenue, Suite 211 in Saratoga Springs, New York, above the Fortunate Cup. To celebrate the occasion, owner and massage therapist, Aurora Lamperetta will be kicking things off with a grand opening event on December 16, 2010. The grand opening event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and there will be food, drinks, and a chance to win a free one-hour massage. Other surprise specials will be revealed during the evening’s event.

A local celebrity in her own right, Aurora Lamperetta has been best known in the Saratoga Springs area for her swift abilities in cycling, triathlons and running. Many may know her as the drill master for spin classes at the West Avenue YMCA branch. She is an active team member of the region’ [...]