If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids entertained at home this summer, then the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has just what you need. The popular Saratoga Springs museum has recently launched a free summer virtual children’s program series geared toward ages 3 through 8. Check Out the Full...
Saratoga Race Course has finally kicked off its 2020 summer meet, and although spectators are not currently allowed at the track, you can still bet on the horse races online with a NYRA Bets account. As part of a new initiative with long-time partner Stewart’s Shops, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Although the opening of the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has recently announced that the track will open to essential personnel starting Tuesday, June 2. Training to Begin at the Historic Track In a press release, NYRA noted...
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Racing Association’s (NYRA) backstretch community has been working hard to provide essential care for approximately 1,500 horses. To show their support and raise funds for these backstretch workers, NYRA has recently launched a new charitable initiative. Raising Funds for the Backstretch Community This charitable initiative is a...