Gov. David Paterson shocked many people in New York State when he appointed Kirsten Gillibrand to fill former Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's vacant U.S. Senate seat on Friday, Jan, 23.
In his second State of the City address held Sunday, Jan. 25, Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson stressed to residents and city officials a need for bi-partisanship and fiscal conservatism during the tough economic times currently facing the city.
Duane E. Savage, 39, of 79 Arnold St., Ballston Spa, was arrested on Jan. 22 and charged with violating probation after he was involved in a domestic incident at his brother's home on Atomic Project Road.
This Sunday, Feb. 1, the Pittsburgh Steelers look to battle it out against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII from the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida.
While the harsh conditions of the winter months keep most people indoors, Saratoga Springs has the perfect winter getaway for the whole family when the city hosts its 12th annual Winterfest on Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1.
If you are trying to come up with a new finger food for this year's Super Bowl party that is easy to prepare, easy on the budget and remarkably good, try these Potatoes Wrapped in Prosciutto.
The Saratoga Springs High School gymnastics team is riding high this year after what has so far proven to be another magnificent season from a relatively young team.
As a life-long fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers I have had many joyous and heartbreaking moments watching them in the playoffs throughout the last 20 years of my life.
Washington D.C. - The streets of our nation's Capital are jam-packed with a vast array of men, women and children of all races, creeds and backgrounds as the dawn of a new era in American history is about to be ushered in with the swearing-in of the nation's first African-American President Barack Obama as I arrive in downtown Washington D.C. Tuesday morning.
It was the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 when two hijacked airliners flew into the World Trade Center buildings and forever changed the way Americans look at the world.
The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) is calling out to locals who wish to volunteer their time helping those who came to Saratoga from afar looking for a better life.
Saratoga Springs - Father Joseph Elwin Bertrand, C.Ss.R., of Lake Avenue, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2009 at the Saint John Neumann Residence.
Saratoga Springs, NY - Alfred Daley Raymond Brown of Locust Grove Rd., most recently a resident of Wesley Nursing Home, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at Saratoga Hospital, one day before his 90th birthday.
If you are looking for a piece of art at an affordable price look no further than the Mimosa Gallery as their current exhibit "10 x 10 = $100" offers art enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase small works of art that retail for no more than $100.
After a tough loss to Connecticut College last Saturday, the Skidmore College ice hockey team looks to regroup against Hamilton College this Friday night (Jan. 23), starting at 7 p.m.
The town of Greenfield could become the first town in Saratoga County to harness wind energy if feasibility studies prove that there is enough wind in the area to generate sufficient power to produce electricity.
Condominium owners in Saratoga Springs may soon be paying higher property taxes if a piece of legislation being pushed by Commissioner of Accounts John Franck is to be enacted by the state legislature.
A 73-year-old woman driving a blue Toyota Celica crashed into the back of a County Waste Truck pinning a worker between the two vehicles and causing severe trauma to his legs Wednesday.
Amsterdam, NY - John M. Rebisz, Sr., 72, of Rebisz Road in Broadalbin went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, Jan. 10, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Menands, NY - Mary "Madeline" Magdalene (McCormack) Dignum, formerly of Park Lane South, passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 13, 2009 at the Wesley Health Care Center.
A new album written by local singer/songwriter Bob Warren about the prominent American civil rights leader Susan B. Anthony will be released in February.
On Monday, Jan. 12, the Saratoga Alpine Skiing team hosted the Saratoga Invitational, a Section Two racing event held at Willard Mountain where new head coach Scott Singer had much to be pleased about after his teams' performances.
As the New Year typically brings resolutions to eat better, exercise more or generally live a healthier life, some people may be left wondering how they can afford to change their lifestyle in a tight economy.
It has long been a goal of law-enforcement, schools and parents to teach kids how to avoid strangers and others who could pose a potential threat to them.
While Gov. Paterson's proposed $121.1 billion 2009 budget seeks to close the state's $15 billion deficit over two years, local schools and taxpayers will be feeling the pinch with a 3.3 percent (approximately $698 million) reduction in school aid.
Justin H. Connors, 27, no address listed, was arrested on Jan. 3 and charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 9 in Clifton Park.
The first City Council meeting of the New Year resulted in council members resolving an issue that took place nearly two years ago when they announced a $270,000 settlement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in regard to alleged environmental violations at the city's Department of Public Works garage and compost facility in 2007.
Saratoga Springs, NY - Mary (Marie) Hughes Lambert, of Lake Ave., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday (Jan. 6, 2009), surrounded by her loving family.
Saratoga Springs - Francis Xavier Alfone, Brother Frank, C.Ss.R., of Lake Avenue, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 31, 2008 at the St. John Neumann Residence.
Saratoga Springs - Sylvia M. Kondenar, formerly of West Circular St., passed away Tuesday evening, Dec. 30, 2008 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs.
Peggy and Dick Ayers, owners of Brookside Farm and meat and egg vendors at the Saratoga Farmers' Market, have a large extended family that comes for family dinners on a regular basis.
During these tough economic times it is often difficult for people to find ways to give back, but local residents will have this opportunity when Hattie's Restaurant hosts its 8th annual Mardi Gras Soiree to benefit the Franklin Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 17.
The 10th annual Saratoga City Center RV Show hosted by Alpin Haus will come to Saratoga Springs this weekend to display the latest in recreational vehicles.
The idea of a paid parking system in Saratoga Springs has long been up for debate among city leaders, but now with it looking more and more like a paid parking system may become a reality, downtown business owners are worried about the possible impact it could have on business.
Ballston Spa Central School district has enacted a stricter anti-tobacco policy, following health teacher Ellen Predmore's lead to join up with the Tobacco Free Healthy Schools Program of Saratoga County in an effort to eliminate all tobacco use on school grounds.
Glens Falls - Mary Edith Webster Wilsey entered Eternity on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Eden Park Nursing Home, with her son and his wife by her side.
A new book featuring watercolor illustrations of the historic Saratoga Race Course was recently released by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation to raise money and awareness about the track.
For years, I have listened to people compare the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees in terms of spending - saying that the only way they win is because of the lucrative contracts they offer players.
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