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It's no secret: the New York State Senate is a mess. As most New Yorkers know by now, the trouble began on June 8, when former Democratic Senators Pedro Espada Jr. (Bronx) and Hiram Monserrate (Queens) announced their intentions to cross the isle and join the Republican Party, shifting the power of the majority into the hands of the Republicans. On June 15, Monserrate reversed his decision and rejoined the Democratic Party, causing a 31-31 split. What has followed is a struggle for leadership as both parties refuse to give up majority control, leading to a legislative standstill just days before the Senate was scheduled to adjourn for the summer. 

Gaming tables coming to Saratoga

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While video lottery terminals (VLT) remain in the bidding stage for Aqueduct Racetrack, New York Lottery expects to have electronic table games such as roulette, baccarat and craps at Saratoga Gaming & Raceway within a year.  

Saratoga Lake bridge to be replaced

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A project to replace the existing eighty six year old bridge on Rt, 9P is scheduled to begin in May 2010. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Capital Region office announced this past Monday, June 22, that repairs will be done at 10 locations on the bridge carrying State Route 9P over Saratoga Lake in the town of Saratoga and city of Saratoga Springs.
In 1609, the legendary explorer Henry Hudson captained a ship called the Half Moon that set sail to find an all-water route from Europe to Asia. The exploratory project would lead to fame and, ultimately, to his death. 

One Road, Five Circles, 118 Accidents

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At a press conference held in Malta on Wednesday, NYSDOT Regional Public Information Officer Peter Van Keuren, Malta Town Supervisor Paul Sausville and Captain John McCarthy of the New York State Police announced that changes have been made to one of five roundabouts at the intersection of State Routes 9 and 67 in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County.
Within two weeks Saratoga Springs, Wilton and Moreau have seen 11 crack-cocaine dealers and two large-scale marijuana dealers arrested and taken off the streets
As a member of the Commission of Forensic Science, District Attorney James A. Murphy, III has helped open doors in criminal investigations.
Note: This is the first of three stories that will look at three historical figures who helped shape our region leading up to Saratoga's All-American Celebration: Valor, Victory and Voyages, set for July 3-5 in the city of Saratoga Springs.

News - Medical Missions land in Saratoga

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Saratoga Springs is taking flight in the effort to raise money for Medical Missions for Children (MMFC), a not-for-profit organization that provides free medical services and procedures for underprivileged children and young adults in developing countries.

Writing a check to support a cause is one way to help fundraising efforts. Riding 1,200 miles across Massachusetts is the road less taken, and a Saratoga County resident will be doing just that to support cancer research.


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