Saratoga Springs News

Chef's Challenge, the annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the Excelsior Springs event space, located next to the Saratoga Springs Courtyard by Marriot, 47 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs.

MUSIC : Gogol Bordello @ the Upstate Concert Hall , Clifton Park. Mosh-pits, mustaches and one madcap, magnificent, manic, magnetic frontman, Eugene Hutz .

The continued expiration of the U.S. production tax credits for energy projects has caused renewable energy developers to focus on international projects.

Buskers Ali Genevich, 16, left and Seina Shirakura, 18, both classically-trained violinists, play fiddle tunes on Broadway on Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Ali Genevich, 16, and Seina Shirakura, 18, both classically-trained violinists, play fiddle tunes for tips on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. / Times Union Buskers Ali ... (more)

John Mellencamp performs at Farm Aid 2013 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York on September 21, 2013.

Calling it a rich and rare ecosystem, the National Park Service on Monday designated the Albany Pine Bush Preserve a National Natural Landmark.

A former home builder and his wife were arrested for conducting a major pot growing operation out of their Saratoga Springs home, police said.

MUSIC : Ramblin Jug Stompers @ McGeary's Pub , Albany. Raisin' a ruckus on McGeary's front patio.

Albany architect Harris Sanders stands in front of his home, which he designed, on Wednesday July 2, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Albany architect Harris Sanders stands in front of his home, which he designed, on Wednesday July 2, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Albany architect Harris Sanders stands in front entrance of his home, which he designed, on Wednesday ... (more)

James Taylor drew more than 13,000 fans to SPAC on Saturday night for a show that drew a rave review from Michael Lisi.

Code enforcement violations in the Glove Cities - ranging from blighted vacant buildings to people not cutting their lawns - can be frustrating for the city's governments and residents.

Volunteer Heather Engwer of Lake George examines an artifact during an archaeological field school dig at Lake George Battlefield Park on Friday, July 11, 2014, in Lake George, N.Y. The summer project is focusing on a site that saw heavy military activity during the 18th century, with American, British, French and American Indian forces battling ... (more)

Phish Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York July 3-5, 2014 If there is one overriding impression to glean from Phish's summer 2014 run at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, it's that the band is equally proud of and inspired by the material on Fuego .

The city's Bikeshare Week begins Sunday and runs for a week. There will be 25 bicycles to use in the program.

Occupancy and average daily rates for the at least 1,803 rental rooms and suites in Saratoga Springs have increased each month over last year, according to a report released Thursday by STR Global, which benchmarks hotel data worldwide.

Reel Seafood Co. in Colonie has a new head chef, Alan Maki, who most recently was executive sous chef at Angelo's 677 Prime in Albany and, before that, worked at Prime at Saratoga National in Saratoga Springs.

From Goldmine : In the record collectors' magazine of choice, Dave Thompson features an in-depth interview with Jed Davis and Joe Slevin about their eclectic Albany-based record label, Eschatone, and their latest release - an album's worth of demos and out-takes from early glam-rock pioneer Jobriath From Old School Record Review: Dave Keneston has ... (more)

Village leaders recently started a public initiative to develop a multi-faceted economic development plan for the Hoosick region.

Code Blue Saratoga, the program that brought in dozens of homeless persons from the frigid cold during the winter, needs a new home.

FESTIVAL/MUSIC : Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival @ Walsh Farm , Oak Hill. It's Day One of the four-day fest, and they're kickin' it off with a big bang by featuring the reunion of Nickel Creek, the Steep Canyon Rangers, the Deadly Gentlemen, the HillBenders, the Aoife O'Donovan Band, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Town Mountain, the Barefoot ... (more)