Dennis Brobston, president, Saratoga Economic Development Corp BY DENNIS BROBSTON Forecasting is always difficult. No matter what you say, you're not going to get it quite right. The good thing about forecasting is you're not alone. This time of...
Local Casino And Raceway Stands Ready To Compete Even With Nearby New Casino
BY R.J. DELUKE Saratoga Harness Racing LLC, the operators of Saratoga Casino and Raceway, lost out in December on a pair of bids to build one of the new state-approved full-fledged casinos that, unlike the current Saratoga facility, include...
In Its 28th Year, Stewart’s Holiday Match Program Sets Record At Over $1.5 Million
Donations to the Stewart's Holiday Match program set a new record in its 28th season, raising funds which will help support hundreds of local children's charities year round, company officials said. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart's customers donated...
Muratori Of Saratoga Bridges Will Lead Saratoga County Chamber Board In 2015
Chamber Board President Valerie Muratori is executive director of Saratoga Bridges Valerie Muratori, executive director of Saratoga Bridges, is the 2015 chairwoman of the board of directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Muratori will take office at...
Economic Development Grants Bring In $1.1 Million For Saratoga County Projects
The Saratoga Springs area will receive more than $1.1 million in economic and community development funding awarded through Round IV of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. State officials announced on Dec. 11 that $709.2 million will be...
‘Compliments To The Chef’ Moves Into Larger Space In The Fresh Market Plaza
John Reardon, owner of Compliments to the Chef, a kitchenware and cookware shop, moved to a site he says is bigger, brighter and has more plentiful parking. BY JILL NAGY On Black Friday, a troop of neighbors and friends...
Venture Capital Fund Established To Help Companies Go From Research to Market
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in December launched the state Innovation Venture Capital Fund to support entrepreneurs making the transition from research to marketplace, and incentivize them to stay and grow their businesses in New York. According to Cuomo, the...
Mexican Connection Owners Strive To Keep Atmosphere The Same As Years Past
Mexican Connection at 41 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs, came under new owners Joe Parisi and Brad Smith in 2014, the former serving as executive chef BY LIZ WITBECK Joe Parisi and Brad Smith were best friends growing up, going...
Lex And Cleo, In Saratoga Marketplace, Carries Gifts For Babies And Youngsters
Lucy Moran is co-owner of Lex & Cleo, in the Saratoga Marketplace, downtown Saratoga Springs, which offers clothing, blankets and toys made in super-soft materials for babies Lex & Cleo is a new store in the Saratoga Marketplace, 454...
NYRA Adds Top Stakes Races On Travers Day For 147th Meet That Starts On July 24
Two of the biggest days in North American racing will highlight the historic 147th meet at Saratoga Race Course this summer, with the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers the centerpiece of a supercharged Travers Day and the Grade 1,...