Whitman Brewing, 20 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs, announced the release of its first canned product, New World Water.
The new canning line was scheduled for setup by the manufacturer, Cask Global Canning Solutions, based out of Alberta, Canada, just days before the border was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This delayed the first canning run, but after video meetings with Cask, Head Brewer Nick Meyer had the machine up and running, the company said.
New World Water, a 5.14 percent ABV hard seltzer, is conditioned with pureed strawberries, giving it a subtle pink hue and a slightly tart fruit flavor.
People must be 21 and older to purchase brewery products and masks and proper social distancing are required.
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Saratoga Hospital has again been named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, taking the top spot in Northern New York and ranking third in the Albany region for 2020-2021.
Saratoga Hospital also is ranked 22nd in New York state and was rated “high performing” in four specialties, procedures and conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, hip replacement, and knee replacement.
For the 2020-2021 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals and medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties, 10 procedures and conditions. Of those facilities, 560—less than 14 percent—earned the “best” designation. Saratoga Hospital also received the designation in 2018-2019.
In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized best regional hospitals based on high-performing rankings across multiple areas of care. Methodologies are based largely on objective measures such as risk-adjusted survival and discharge-to-home rates, volume, quality of nursing and other care-related indicators.
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The Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival has been canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Initially scheduled for June 19-21 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, the event was pushed to Aug. 14-16. But organizers have decided to cancel it this year.
Promoters said they are optimistic about hosting the event in 2021 on June 25-27 at the Fairgrounds. Officials said the event already has 30 balloons lined up for 2021.
For more information, visit www.balloonandbbq.com.
SAIL (Southern Adirondack Independent Living), a local organization that serves people with disabilities with offices in Queensbury and Ballston Spa, is recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The landmark legislation was signed into law by George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990. It was modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mandates that people with physical or mental disabilities have the same rights as others to employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in state and local programs and services.
Specifically, ADA Title III covers public areas, like schooling and transportation, and “public accommodations” that also include businesses, restaurants, hotels, theaters, doctors’ offices, pharmacies, retail stores, museums, libraries, parks, daycare centers, and places of work.
As part of the ADA requirements, employers have to provide reasonable accommodations so employees with disabilities are able to do their jobs. This includes providing accessible entrances, accessible bathrooms, and appropriate chairs, desks, and office equipment.
SAIL works to continually promote the spirit of the ADA and to ensure that the community adheres to the requirements. SAIL can assist people with disabilities in determining various programs and services that are available throughout the region. For more information, visit www.sailhelps.org.
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Saratoga County is encouraging all residents to respond and complete the 2020 Census that is underway. The county is doing so in order to ensure an accurate population count. A full and accurate population count is critical to ensuring correct federal representation and for receiving future federal aid, officials said.
Demographic changes recorded by the census can have impacts on the distribution of billions of dollars in federal resources. These funds typically go to hospitals, emergency services, schools, roads and more, according to available census information. As a result, ensuring an accurate population count is critical for local communities to continue receiving necessary federal aid and maintaining congressional representation.
By urging all residents to respond to the Census, Saratoga County aims to ensure that future aid and congressional representation can be maintained. The census, which occurs every 10 years, attempts to count every person living in the United States, regardless of age or citizenship status.
Residents can complete the census by visiting www.2020census.gov.