Saratoga Springs News

MUSIC/FOOD : Bacon Fest @ City Beer Hall , Albany. Bacon, beer and banjos Treat yourself to bourbon-braised bacon bruschetta, bacon mac 'n' cheese, blue cheese 'n' bacon ice cream, chocolate covered bacon, candied bacon Rice Krispy treats and lots more.

James Van Voorst was appointed vice president for finance and business. Van Voorst is a licensed CPA and a member and past president of the Association of Governmental Accountants - New York Capital Chapter.

Left to right, National Parks Ranger Jennifer Richard-Morrow, writer A.M. Homes, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Yaddo President Elaina Richardson and U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko unveil the official plaque recognizing Yaddo's designation as a National Historic Landmark during a ceremony on Saturday July 26, 2014 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Yaddo President Elaina ... (more)

Were you Seen at the Lionel Richie concert with special guest Ceelo Green at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on Friday, July 25, 2014? Were you Seen at the Lionel Richie concert with special guest Ceelo Green at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on Friday, July 25, 2014? Were you Seen at the Lionel Richie concert with special guest Ceelo Green at SPAC in Saratoga ... (more)

Were you Seen at Equine Advocates Thirteenth Annual Awards Dinner and Charity Auction at Fasig-Tipton in Saratoga Springs on Friday, July 25, 2014? The event is a fundraiser for Equine Advocates Rescue and Sanctuary in Chatham, NY.

An artists' retreat in upstate New York designated last year as a National Historic Landmark is getting a plaque marking the achievement.

For many college students, getting experience and making money don't often fit together, but a Saratoga County company may be able to help connect the two.

Just before 7 a.m. Thursday, police entered a Steeplechase West home with a search warrant that resulted from an investigation started by Investigator Glen Vidnansky in May. Computer hardware and software were seized and will be submitted to a crime lab for further analysis, police said.

Police said they nabbed two wanted men from Yonkers early Friday morning after they stopped a vehicle in the Village of Saugerties that had inadequate headlights.

MUSIC : Stephin Merritt @ Club Helsinki , Hudson. The bandleader of the illustrious Magnetic Fields steps out on his own for a solo evening.

Husband and wife Blaine and Sandra Jones make regular trips to Saratoga Casino and Raceway in Saratoga Springs, New York.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Public tours of Yaddo will be available in September for only the sixth time since it became an artists retreat in 1926.

Of Beauties & Beasts @ Clement Art Gallery , Troy. 13 diverse artists in an exhibition devoted to figurative and nature art's narrative and emotive possibilities: Claus Brusen, Jon Christopher Gernon, Russell Gordon, Igor Grechanyk, Caitlin Hackett, Spring Hofeldt, Steven Kenny, Richard A. Kirk, Jennifer Knaus, Scherer & Ouporov, Benjamin Vierling, ... (more)

The Times Union's Grill Games, a grilling contest held at Saratoga Performing Arts Center throughout the summer, will include a grand prize package courtesy of Adirondack Appliance in Saratoga Springs that features a Pacific Living gas-powered outdoor oven and accessories, valued at $1,400.

MUSIC : The Baseball Project @ Club Helsinki , Hudson. A true all-star team featuring Scott McCaughey, Steve Wynn, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Linda Pitmon playing odes to the Great American Pastime.

Were You Seen at The White Party Gala, a benefit for Saratoga Bridges, held at Fasig-Tipton in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, July 19, 2014? Proceeds from the event fund programs to assist the developmentally disabled and their families.

WAMC-FM's The Linda in Albany is beefing up its fall concert offerings with the recent additions of Melissa Ferrick at 8pm on Friday, October 3 ; indie folk band the Hello Strangers , led by sisters Larissa Chace Smith and Brechyn Chace , at 8pm on Friday, October 10 ; and first concert of the new season of the American Roots Series at The Linda, ... (more)

Spanning Time: Mountain's name, face have changed Despite the current misnaming of Prospect Mountain, it holds a long and interesting history.

Payton Delaney, 3, of Albany dances during the under 7 talent show on opening day of the Saratoga County Fair Tuesday July 22, 2014, in Ballston Spa, NY.

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.