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By Arthur Gonick

St. Patrick's Day festivities were put on hold as local groups rallied inside and outside the Capitol in Albany on Wednesday in support of horse racing and its impact on both Saratoga County and New York State's economy.

By Melissa Downer and Arthur Gonick

UPDATE:
Saratoga Springs Police have confirmed that the victim in the hit and run investigation from earlier this morning has died at Albany Medical Center.  The victim, Ryan Rossley, 27 of Saratoga Springs died of his injuries sustained as a result of the collision.  He was pronounced dead at 5:50 PM. 

 Saratoga Springs Police are continuing the investigation and have not ruled out that this may have been an intentional act on the part of the operator of the vehicle.  No suspects have yet been identified and police continue to ask anyone who may have seen anything in the area to call them at the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 584-1800 of the Saratoga Springs Police Crime Tip Line at

584-TIPS (584-8477).

By Yael Goldman

This is the second part of a two-part series about area scouts making their mark.

By Melissa Downer

As the days get longer and rising temperatures cause new plant growth to spring out of the soil, area residents are doing their part to heat up our economic climate.

By Melissa Downer

Earlier this week, the two top Downtown Business Association officials announced their resignation from their posts one year into their-two year term.

By Melissa Downer

A continuing education class entitled "Get Involved In Your Community!" will be held on Thursday, March 25 at Saratoga Springs High School, room B106 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $7.

By Yael Goldman

The Malta Avenue Bridge, which carries County Route 63 over the Northway, will be closed on April 1 for construction, and will remain closed until early fall.

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-Competition to Feature Online Auditions and Voting

A first-ever "Battle of the Bands" competition on Friday, May 21 at the Spa Little Theatre has been added to the lineup of Saratoga Performing Arts Center's Extended Season.