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July 2008 Archives
Whether it’s a relaxing day in the picnic area or an event in the clubhouse, it’s always nice to know how to dress for a day at the track.
Very soon, people in Saratoga Springs will be tickled pink by the addition of new homes on historic Union Avenue.
Bruno joins CMA Consulting as CEO
Back for it’s eighth year, D.A.R.E. All Stars Camp is helping children transition from elementary school to middle school while helping them to make good choices for their futures.
Two local gentlemen - Jim Bouck and Frank Soriano - are as busy as Mulder and Scully these days.
Due to an ever-weakening economy, New York State has tightened its budget and Saratoga County is feeling the effects.
In light of Assemblyman Roy McDonald’s decision to run for Joe Bruno’s vacant seat in the 43rd Senate District the race for the 112th Assembly District has started to heat up with Republican Tony Jordan and Democrat Ian McGaughey recently announcing their intentions to run for McDonald’s position.
Tuesday nights are a trip back in time at Mr. Ed’s Ice Cream Station.
The opportunity to get your hands on a recording of your favorite song is just a mouse click away these days; however, the opportunity to catch a free show is a rare occurrence, so when you receive the gift of free music you take it – especially when it is in the form of pedal steel guitar phenomenon Robert Randolph.
Keith Pray is a saxophonist, bandleader and composer who likes to test the boundaries of jazz, funk, avant guard and blues.
Weather permitting, the opening weekend of racing at historic Saratoga Race Course promises to kick off with a bang highlighted by Saturday’s 81st running of the $750,000 Grade I Whitney Handicap.
NYRA President and CEO Charles Hayward was quoted as saying, “If gas was 29 cents a gallon, we’d be hard-pressed to replicate our numbers last year.”
To name a Thoroughbred horse is not always an easy task.
My first trip to Saratoga was in the late 60’s.
Saratoga thoroughbred racing’s daily trademark of world class competition, stakes races, sophomore stars and eventual Eclipse award winners is in jeopardy.
So far it’s been a hectic week, both good and bad things happening in my life.
Q: I saw the most beautiful flowering shrub planted along a fence in our development.
With the state of our economy in such disarray, I find myself re-thinking about where I’m going to spend my next golfing vacation.
Brett Hearn of Sussex, NJ showed why he will soon be the all-time winningest driver at the Albany Saratoga Speedway as he battled both young and old and came away with his fourth win of the year last Friday night.
On June 27, my wife and I went out to dinner with our good friends Scoot Nelson, and his beautiful wife, Carol.
Every summer since 1863, the eyes of the horse racing world have been set upon Saratoga Springs.
Hot and sticky weather is a sure sign that summer is here.
Last month state Senator Joseph Bruno stunned politicians and citizens across New York when he announced he would not run for re-election in the fall.
Saratoga Race Course has added new venue that will not only help to bring track-goers to downtown but will also help the environment at the same time.
As tourist season is upon us and the city is becoming busier, a local neighborhood has taken a proactive approach to safety by starting a neighborhood watch program in conjunction with the Saratoga Springs City Police Department.
Church St. blaze leaves 8 homeless
Mayor Scott Johnson and Commissioner of Public Safety Ron Kim felt the heat at Saratoga Springs City Council meeting Tuesday when both of their proposed facilities drew harsh criticisms from their fellow politicians and members of the public.
For 10 years, Felice Karlitz served as Educational Director at Saratoga Independent School, a private, not-for-profit elementary school located on Lake Avenue.
The Hampton Inn & Suites, part of the luxury condominium/hotel complex located at 38 High Rock Ave., opened its doors Monday, July 14 for business.
The wait is over, and if you've driven on Broadway over the past weeks, you've probably noticed work (finally) being done at the store with a sign in the window that read "Coming Soon Pizzeria" for years.
One of the best parts of summer is cooling off to beat the heat and the Capital Region offers a variety of places both for families and adults.
Probably the most common complaint among adults at some point in their lives is the complaint of tightness or pain in the neck.
The Hortense and Louis Rubin Dialysis Center, Inc. has been providing life-sustaining hemodialysis treatments since May 12, 1986 thanks to a charitable gift from Hortense and Louis Rubin, Capital Region residents and philanthropists.
This question comes across my desk from time to time.
In her May 23, 2007 column, Washington Post columnist Carolyn Hax fielded the question (from a skeptical and childless reader), “What do stay-at-home moms do all day?”
Several weeks ago my writing partner made lemonade out of my misfortune, devoting a good bit of space in an Age-wise column (it was her turn to write anyway) to my broken wrist.
As the city of Saratoga Springs gears up for its 140th year of racing at historic Saratoga Race Course, the city’s downtown neighborhood gets set to celebrate the track’s opening weekend with its free annual “Hats off to Saratoga” Music Festival taking place Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26.
It has been more than 50 years since Jack Kerouac recounted his famous road-trips across mid-century America in his legendary novel “On the Road,” which forever changed the way America looked at its way of life.
Schenectady native Mike Feurstein has been creating short films, documentaries and film series’ since he “hijacked” his family’s video camera at the age of 8.
Here is a roundup of action from the local golf scene:
August in Saratoga begins in July and ends on Labor Day.
A few years back, rumors spread around the Capital Region that the New York Knicks were seriously considering holding their training camp at the University at Albany.
The season of comebacks continued last Friday night when Ron Proctor of Charlton won his first Albany Saratoga Speedway Modified feature in almost five years.
The war in Iraq has waged on for more than five years now and with it hundreds of thousands of American soldiers from across the United States have been taken away from their homes and families in order to put their lives on the line serving their country.
The New York City Ballet has returned to its summer home this week for its 43rd season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, complete with new initiatives to draw different crowds.
As an adolescent I grew up during music’s grunge rock era.
Saratoga Springs firefighter Fred Whipple has served the city as a fireman for more than 20 years and now looks to serve firefighters from across New York State by becoming the President of the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association.
Candidates for 43rd senate district claim required signatures
For more than 10 years, the gas station on the corner of South Broadway and Route 50 has sat idle, doing nothing more than growing weeds and providing a place for skateboarders to test their skills.
Whether you live nearby or you are just passing through town, Panacea Day Spa and Salon is a real treasure if you’re looking for an upscale salon experience in a low-key atmosphere.
The preparations are just about complete for the grand reopening of Limoncello Ristorante at their new location on Ballston Avenue.
Garden pathways invite one’s further exploration.
Jeff Brisbin is a singer/songwriter with original songs that capture your heart and make you wonder why you have never heard his music streaming through your car radio before.
Frank Laskey, Owner and President of Capital Construction has lived in Saratoga Springs since 1975 and claims that Saratoga is probably one of the nicest places he has ever lived which is quite flattering since Frank is considerably well traveled.
We recently wrote an article about how men and women’s roles divided up along gender lines back in the 40s and 50s.
The Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education unanimously reelected Frank Palumbo and Will Martin as president and vice president for the 2008-09 school year during their organization meeting Tuesday evening.
The Ballston Spa Educational Foundation is gearing up for their 10th annual golf tournament that will take place on August 25 at the Ballston Spa Country Club.
Here is a roundup of action from the local golf scene:
It’s been a tradition of mine for at least the last 20 years to wake up early each summer and watch the finals of Wimbledon.
For those of you who know nothing or next to nothing about Polo, this article is for you.
Rob Langevin of Londonderry, VT recorded his third win of the season last Thursday night at the Albany Saratoga Speedway.
My wife and I recently returned from one of our exploratory road touring trips.
In light of Senator Joe Bruno’s announcement that he will not seek re-election in the 43rd Senate District come November, a number of new contenders for the seat have thrown their hat into the ring.
With more than four years since a proposal was made, plans for the Beaver Pond Subdivision are still on hold.
There’s no better way to celebrate Independence Day than with fireworks and parades, and Saratoga Springs is doing just that, and more.
Corinth receives state grant to help rebuild commercial district
Mayor Scott Johnson and Commissioner of Public Safety Ron Kim continued to trade blows over each others proposed facilities at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Our “city in the country,” also known as Saratoga Springs, has much to offer, both culturally and historically and not just during racing season.
Teenagers from all over the world will be flipping and twisting their way into Saratoga Springs for the second year with the arrival of Circus Smirkus, an award-winning traveling youth circus.
Summer vacation may be a time of relaxation and fun for students, but it’s never too late for children to learn new things.
When Rachel St. Martin and her husband, Joe, were first dating, he would bring her cupcakes from various shops around New York City where they lived until last year.
Local florists Gretchen and Jim Squires, who own Schrade’s Posie Peddler located in Congress Plaza, were recently featured in Floral Management, a national floral business magazine.
The great American art form jazz has become one of the most celebrated genres of music throughout the world since its incarnation in the United States at the turn of the 20th century.
Mimi Roy is singer/songwriter whose powerhouse vocals and impassioned songwriting have made her a recognized artist in both Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee.
Yes, the time is upon us Saratogians when every relative, child, old high school chum, grandchild and friend will be comin’ round the mountain, by way of the highway, by air and rail to visit the city of Health, History and Horses and you, too of course.
Josephine “Josie” Staigar
Here is a roundup of action from the local golf scene:
Saratoga Springs may be best known for its Thoroughbred racetrack and history as a resort town.
In three weeks the races will return to Saratoga and most people planning to attend expect to see the best racing in the world. I hope we don’t disappoint them.
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