Saratoga Springs News

This site has not been as active as it normally has been in recent weeks due to a combination of work related deadlines and my parents needing major help due to declining health.

Melanie O'Malley of Albany digs out her car on Lark St. on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 in Albany, NY.

A day after Saratoga Springs police confirmed that Nancy Pitts, 54, succumbed to outdoor elements and died outside the Saratoga Senior Center, Mayor-elect Joanne Yepsen announced that she was working to create a Code Blue program, or a temporary location or shelter in the city for homeless persons during freezing nights.

Mr. Bennett is a full-time farmer who produces vegetables and livestock. In addition, he works as a mentor to new farmers and teaches hands on sustainability to area students and volunteers.

Emergency Personnel are on the scene Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 where a state police cruiser was hit by a tractor trailer on the New York Thruway in Amsterdam, N.Y. New York State Police say the trooper, who is in critical condition, was inside his cruiser while it was parked behind a car pulled off the highway's right shoulder at Exit 27 around 8:25 ... (more)

Monmouth University announced the recipients of the Hess Scholarship at a reception held at in Wilson Hall on Nov. 19. The Hess Scholarship was created to recognize outstanding academic performance and provide an incentive for high academic achievers who did not attend Monmouth University for their undergraduate degree to enroll in the MBA program ... (more)

SaratogaArtsFest has announced the signature event for its 2014 festival, which is scheduled to take place at various locations throughout Saratoga Springs from June 12-15.

Like many people in business, Sheila Landry has experienced the Christmas rush - not that she isn't usually busy anyway.

Senator Chuck Schumer spoke at the Saratoga Springs Train Station during a press conference on expiring short-line railroad tax credit and his efforts to exten it so that the Saratoga and North Creek Railway can undertake needed improvements Dec. 16, 2013 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The S&NC locomotive sits outside the station as Senator Chuck ... (more)

On December 12th around 8:30 a.m., Saratoga Springs Police say they reported to the scene of the Senior Center on Williams Street for a report of a person refusing to leave the property.

Don't let the chilly weather keep you at home this weekend! Here are some ideas to get you out of... Credit: Kris J. Murante / Democrat and Chronicle The Rochester Americans defeated the Lake Erie Monsters in a thrilling shootout Friday night to Danny New logged his first American Hockey League goal of the season and a lot of miles this past ... (more)

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. A group known as "Save Saratoga" spoke out on Monday against the Las Vegas style casino expansion.

Madyson Figueroa, 6, and Janessa Figueroa-Reim, 14, were last seem leaving their home on Underwood Street around 11 a.m. Sunday.

Saratoga Springs, NY electronic duo Phantogram are poised for a breakthrough with their new single, "Fall In Love," from their forthcoming album, Voices , out on February 18th.

FILE: Oct. 13, 2013: former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords and husband Mark Kelly, center, and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, at the New EastCoast Arms Collectors Associates arms fair in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Gun control advocates acknowledged Sunday that they were disappointed with efforts this year to tighten firearm laws across the ... (more)

Solomon Northup is an upstanding citizen of Saratoga Springs, New York. He lives in a fine home, wears nice clothes, and walks as though he owns the streets across which his polished shoes carry him.

Melanie O'Malley of Albany digs out her car on Lark St. on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 in Albany, NY.

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass., - Berkshire County officials say a 32-year-old man has been arrested for possessing child pornography.

Front window at The Crown Grill at 390 Broadway Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Exterior of The Crown Grill at 390 Broadway Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Lobster chevre tart at The Crown Grill at 390 Broadway Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Grilled rack of lamb at The Crown Grill at 390 ... (more)

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. Local law enforcement officers will be on the roof of two local Wal-Mart to collect donations and raise awareness for Special Olympics New York and Law Enforcement Torch Run on Saturday.