The Inn at Saratoga is hosting another of their Salon presentations on Sunday, Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. The subject is “The Mob in Saratoga.” The Salon talk, which is preceded by a wine and cheese social, will be led by Maria McBride Bucciferro, whose stories on the gangster era at the Spa have...
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Saturday Night’s All Right For White!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Don’t let the name White Party fool you, this monochromatic party was a spectacular rainbow of variety! Within my first few moments the Saratoga Bridges’ 8th Annual White party (Saturday, July 21) I was greeted by the rhythmic, overpowering sound of a low flying helicopter propeller. For the second year in...
We Interrupt This Blog To (Maybe) Do Some Good
Community Indignant Over Brazen Shoplifter SARATOGA SPRINGS – Caught on Camera, indeed. The video (link below) is clearer than the screenshots, and speaks for itself – about 40 seconds. Let it play through, and then, perhaps lift your jaw off the floor: https://www.facebook.com/megan.druckman/videos/10101107376226315/ The story appears to be straightforward and simple. I came upon...
BALLSFEST Saratoga Comes to Spa State Park Saturday
SARATOGA SPRINGS – BALLSFEST is a registered non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of children, young adults, and their families affected by cancer. Organizers and supporters of BALLSFEST provide unforgettable experiences for those facing obstacles with the disease. An opportunity to witness and participate in these extraordinary hopeful and inspirational moments is coming Saturday...
Hot As A Hometown…. July Fourth Gallery
Heat Defeated By Good Times on Saratoga’s 4th of July SARATOGA SPRINGS – The mission was clear. Go forth on the Fourth. And despite the sizzling 90+ degree temps, you certainly did. A hometown Fourth of July is about as All-American as things get – and the folks who participated – the organizers and...
Summer Hunger Vanquished By Operation Lunch Lady!
SARATOGA SPRINGS – As noted in our May 17 post (see it here,) – keyboards, storyboards and the Internet were swapped for aprons, spatulas and a hairnet under a program spearheaded by Fingerpaint Marketing to assist families facing summer food insecurity. Operation Lunch Lady commenced with assembly line efficiency and camaraderie on Friday, June...
You Can’t Spell SPACE Without S-P-A-C!
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces “Out of this World Festival: An Exploration of Art + Cosmos,” Presented by the Adirondack Trust Company SARATOGA SPRINGS – As part of its commitment to creating immersive experiences that enhance world-class performances, SPAC has announced the “Out of this World Festival: An Exploration of Art + Cosmos,” presented...
County Sheriff’s Office Partners with DeCrescente and Uber this July 4th
MECHANICVILLE – The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with local law enforcement and community partners, held a press conference at DeCrescente Distributing Company in Mechanicville on Thursday, June 28, to kick off their 2018 July 4th STOP-DWI campaign throughout Saratoga County. “During the week of July 4th, local law enforcement will be out...
DISCOVER!OPERA
Opera Saratoga Announces New FREE Ticket Program For High School and College Students SARATOGA SPRINGS – Opera Saratoga announces DISCOVER!OPERA, a new program to introduce area high school and college students to opera. They will provide FREE tickets to select performances as part of the company’s annual Summer Festival, as well as access to...
A Taste of Home Returns!
Cannone’s Deli Back in its Original Wilton Location. Editor’s Note: When world traveling, trusted tastemaker Valerie J. Wilson (see her website and Instagram) rang me to discuss a story idea, I was expecting something along the lines of a dispatch from Nepal. It turned out that the Saratoga native had something closer to home...