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January 2008 Archives
Chancellor “Chewy” Stubblebine hasn’t had it easy.
In celebration of Black History Month, local musician Garland Nelson will present “Shout It Out: The Evolution of the Black Vocal Tradition,” a series of workshops exploring the historic origins of the African American musical tradition, during the months of January and February.
Just as a young Thoroughbred must first learn to trot before sprinting around a track, it takes time and patience for new players to mesh together on the basketball court.
The towns of Saratoga and Northumberland are coming together with a common goal: a 27-acre recreational area called Schuyler Park.
Fire destroys house, local businesses rally around residents
Friendships last forever.
Three years after Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast, Waveland, Mississippi is still in dire straits.
The newest extension given to the New York Racing Association doesn’t have residents too certain on the future of racing in New York, let alone Saratoga Springs.
This is the story of how a little girl from rural upstate New York grew up and, after many travels, found her dream job – as manager of the very successful Book Bag Shop and community resource at the Saratoga Springs Public Library.
Winterfest has been bringing families downtown for the three-day event for more than 10 years.
Rick Rourke and Lost Wages
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, Dan Woodside and Hank Woller of the firm Collins and Scoville Architects unveiled a preliminary sketch of what the district’s middle school could look like to the Ballston Spa Board of Education.
William Anson Bryant, Sr.
The racing industry crowned year-end champions at the annual Eclipse Awards dinner in California on Monday.
Eva A. (DeGregory) Viscusi
A sergeant in the Air Force has given back to veterans who served the country before him.
To Life! has been helping breast cancer patients in Saratoga since 2004 and will be expanding its services in the Spa City with a second location opening in February.
So, what do you want to be when you grow up?
When most people think about “Saturday Night Fever,” John Travolta comes to mind.
Kerr named ‘person of interest’ in Rainwalker case
Well, it has finally happened after three years of working together.
Sutton and Tarantino Insurance Agency Inc. has expanded again.
The City Council is going forward with a way to make money on the two public parking lots. And it’s not with paid parking.
Saratoga Sotheby’s International Realty hit the Spa City in August 2007 and looks to fill a niche in upstate New York.
Saratoga Arts Fest was the topic of discussion at the first Downtown Business Association meeting of 2008.
Come and meet the Storys.
Corinth resident Bruce Lawrence Jr. suffered from a spinal stroke on Nov. 1. Lawrence, 37, was left temporarily paralyzed and spent the next month in Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Halliday
Everyone knows college is expensive.
David M. Schwartz has loved big numbers ever since he was a little kid.
The health of American racing is battling a lot of bugs.
As I travel around skiing at different ski areas, particularly in the Northeast, I’m always surprised why some areas appear to be more popular than others.
Despite playing some of their best hockey of the season, the Skidmore College men’s ice hockey team came away empty handed after games against Williams and Middlebury Colleges last weekend.
The Saratoga Springs Fire Department responds to a variety of calls during the winter months.
Local real estate agents say the local market does not mirror national trends that say homes are not selling.
U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand met with more than a 100 residents and staff members of the Wesley Community on Monday afternoon at the complex’s Embury Commons.
Man pleads in cop slashing
Question: The other day I saw my neighbor spraying something on her shrubs.
January is typically a slower month for business people in Saratoga – whether people are on vacation, saving up for the next holiday or that fact that it is just too cold.
Make it a Fresh Start for Breakfast
After taking a month off, the Downtown Business Association is ready to start 2008.
Back in the 1700s, folks would throw a Frost Faire to alleviate the effects of cabin fever.
Last February, more than 50 violin, viola, cello and bass students from the Saratoga Public Schools, the Capital District and Skidmore College participated in the second annual Flurry Youth Institute at Skidmore College’s Filene Music Building.
A common complaint I hear from many families is “We have communication problems” or “We do not know how to communicate.”
At first glance, it looks like chaos.
I still wear high heels and intend to do so for some time to come, despite the minor injury I suffered from a raspberry thorn that got stuck in my Achilles tendon.
It happens every winter in the Northeast, snowfalls, usually leaving heavy piles of snow and ice to clear from sidewalks and driveways.
The multi-billion dollar health and fitness industry has built its foundation primarily targeting the male population; however the focus is increasingly being shifted to reach out to many alternate populations, including the specialized needs of women.
Peter Dean and his wife, Cynthia, always considered themselves outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying hiking, camping and a whole host of outdoor activities.
This time of year the eyes of racing are generally turned to which 3-year-olds are training forwardly toward the Kentucky Derby and who will win the Eclipse Awards.
Well, the season is over.
The Schuylerville High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams are in action tonight versus rival Stillwater.
Many people have shoveled out their neighbor’s pathway or driveway for a few bucks, but one local boy is taking that to the next level.
Ken Ivins’ days of sitting on the hard bench at Saratoga Springs City Council meetings are over.
As of 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2008, new Commissioner of Public Works, Skip Scirocco, was officially on the job, but not yet sworn in.
Rainwalker task force offers $5,000 reward
Snow has turned Saratoga Springs into a “winter wonderland” outside and on Saturday, Feb. 2 the City Center will transform into a “Winter Wonderland” too.
Former Mayor Valerie Keehn’s term came to an end on Jan. 1and passed the torch to Scott Johnson.
Happy New Year everyone. Do you have your resolutions set?
Experience, check. Passion, check.
Seven years ago it was a vision. Now it is a reality.
On the first Saturday of every month, local galleries and exhibition sites in Saratoga Springs stay open from 5-8 p.m. so people can enjoy artists’ receptions, performances, and other happenings as part of the First Saturday Arts Night.
Once upon a time a young couple with a toddler moved to a rural area remote from the nearest town, or even a neighbor closer than a mile.
Almost 14,000 revelers turned out for First Night Saratoga 2007 to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Spa City.
My first column for Saratoga Today appeared at the end of December 2006.
Whereas most students tend to spend a weekend afternoon relaxing or playing videogames, Schuylerville sixth-grader Nikolaus Steg prefers a little more adventure.
If you, or someone in your family, is getting the urge to join those happy throngs of skiers you see heading up the Northway each weekend, here is some advice for wise spending, particularly with that money you have stashed away in your cookie jar.
Just in case you haven’t looked outside lately, that white stuff covering the ground is called snow.
Perfection in sports is a rare thing.
The Saratoga Springs High School varsity ice hockey team will try and win for the third time in four games tonight (Jan. 4) at home versus Glens Falls.
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