June 2020 - What's New In Saratoga

Attention Racing Fans: NYRA Has Announced the 2020 Stakes Schedule at Saratoga Race Course

The Summer Racing Season Will Feature 71 Stakes & Be 'Anything But a Traditional Saratoga Season'

Joe Legault June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

With opening weekend at Saratoga Race Course just a month away, racing fans have been awaiting news about this year’s schedule. Earlier today, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) finally released the 2020 stakes schedule for Saratoga Race Course’s summer meet. The Latest From NYRA NYRA has recently announced the 2020 summer meet...

Get the Little-Known Details on Reservations, Menu Changes & More

Erin Nudi June 17, 2020February 1, 2022

In-house dining begins for many local restaurants today, and we chatted with some downtown Saratoga restaurant owners about this exciting development. We discussed everything from social distancing and sanitization to reservations and timed seating to the menus and more. And, find out why one restaurant owner is opting out of the in-house dining for...

Limited Edition Masks Are Now Available for Preorder

Joe Legault June 15, 2020September 16, 2022

people standing near sign with face masks on

As part of a joint initiative to benefit two local non-profit organizations, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the City of Saratoga Springs have just launched a new Saratoga Race Course face mask campaign. These limited edition, Saratoga-branded face masks are now available for preorder, and a portion of proceeds will be...

Fans Can Wager Remotely & Get Bonuses

Erin Nudi June 11, 2020

Horse racing fans can look forward to the return of harness racing at the Saratoga Casino Hotel, starting next week! Although spectators are not allowed at the track due to COVID-19 guidelines, you will be able to bet remotely, and SaratogaBets has a deal for you. Harness racing will resume on Thursday, June 18...

Cast Your Vote for the Spa City!

Joe Legault June 2, 2020May 11, 2023

From unique museums and galleries to world-class performing arts venues, the City of Saratoga Springs is a hotspot for arts and culture. In fact, USA Today recently nominated Saratoga as a contender for “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” in their 2020 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. According to USA Today, the 20 nominees in...

Phase 2 in the Capital Region Starts Wednesday, June 3

Erin Nudi June 2, 2020November 6, 2020

Governor Cuomo announced today that the Capital Region is on track to begin Phase 2 of reopening on Wednesday, June 3. This phase allows in part for the reopening of retail shops, and downtown Saratoga stores have been busy preparing by cleaning, implementing new procedures, and more. We chatted with a few shop owners,...