Saratoga Blogs

Saratoga’s harness racing season started earlier this week, but that’s not the only exciting news in the area. We’ve rounded up details about a new small business promotion in Malta, a European restaurant that’s opening in downtown Saratoga, and more. Harness Racing Is Underway at Saratoga Casino Hotel Saratoga Casino Hotel’s 80th season of live […]

Cleansing and detoxing are “hot topics,” especially in diet culture and the wellness and fitness industry. Traditionally, therapeutic cleansing has been used for physical and emotional healing; however, if not carefully applied, modern-based practices can be construed as wellness diets in disguise that promote restrictive eating patterns. In my latest post, I discuss the controversies […]

A little planning goes a long way This week brings another round of fresh snow and extremely cold temperatures to the North Country.  So, it may be hard for many to think greenery and gardens.  Our very nature tells us to bundle up, enjoy some comfort food and stay indoors.  However, a plan to pursue […]

When you’re looking for a home, it’s not just the house that’s important but the community, and that’s why this new Saratoga neighborhood is filling up quickly. Regatta View Carriage Homes, situated where Saratoga Lake and Fish Creek meet, offer access to green space and a walking trail as well as a private beach with […]

REQUIEM FOR THE HAND-SHAKE…   I’ve been in sales –of  solar products, custom additions, new construction, & mostly, Real Estate– for over 35 years as I write this, and shaking hands– at the end of each appointment, each meeting, each agreement, each contract, each personal contact, each attempted deal, and of course Every Real Deal– […]

Editors Note: The Seventh Annual Saratoga Mom Prom occurred last Saturday, April 13, at The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs. Since your intrepid editor is blessed with a “Y” chromosome, Planet Arthur extends thanks to Paige McCarthy for these photos, and to Nancy Miles for this dispatch from inside this free-flowing estrogen extravaganza. – AG SARATOGA […]

Last week, you may have come to this page and found no new content!? The tragedy!! You may be wondering, “Where Oh Where Has Dr. Sarah Gone?” Don’t worry, I haven’t left you. I’ve just been prepping for an exciting and new direction for my articles, along with my amazing administrators at Saratoga.com! Today, I’m […]

Bucket list item: Go on a hot air balloon ride. Status: Done! For anyone who may not be aware, this weekend is the annual Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival, held at the Saratoga Co. Fairgrounds. Rather than “launching” into the many, many crafters and vendors who are participating all weekend, I would just suggest you […]

I was reminded recently of the single reason why I insist that horse racing administrators have it all backwards, and their apparent intent to turn race tracks into amusement parks is silly (ridiculous, even). The vehicle through which (whom) to turn potential…