Samuel Schultz, right, plans to introduce Chinese youngsters to the U.S. summer camp experience, beginning next summer, assisted by his father, Stuart By Jill Nagy Samuel Schultz, a Saratoga Springs resident and a recent Skidmore College graduate, plans to...
Soroptimist International of Saratoga Distributes Grants to Groups Worldwide
Soroptimist International of Saratoga County instituted a Global Initiative this past year to expand its impact to areas outside of their local community and to fulfill the Soroptimist mission to make the world a better place for women and...
Saratoga Farmer’s Market Association Is Seeking New Location For Winter Months
A woman goes through fresh produce selections at the Saratoga Farmers Market, during the warm weather period, but the group is looking for a new home in winter Saratoga Farmers' Market Association has issued a Request For Proposals as...
Hudson River Community Credit Union Announces Annual Scholarship Winners
Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) announced the winners of its 2013 College Scholarship and Making Life Better Scholarship contests. Each of the following student members received a $1,000 scholarship: Jenna Akerley, Corinth Central School; Andrea Brenner,Shenendehowa High School;...
Saratoga EDC Took Part In Promoting NYS Tech Opportunities At California Event
Center for Economic Growth's (CEG) NY Loves Nanotech initiative were in San Francisco In July to promote upstate New York as the place for high-tech business to locate and invest. CEG exhibited under its umbrella marketing initiative, NY Loves...
Whitney Viewing Stand Unveiled; Ready For Use at the Oklahoma Training Track
NYRA President Christoper Kay speaks at the unveiling of the Whitney Viewing Stand, overlooking the Oklahoma Training Track, across from Saratoga Race Course The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the Saratoga 150 Committee unveiled on Aug. 1...
NYRA Board Fills Leadership Gap, Names Christopher Kay as Its President and CEO
Christopher Kay is president and CEO of NYRA Christopher Kay was named president and CEO of The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) following unanimous approval by its board of directors at a meeting on June 18. The appointment...
Luxury Apartment Complex to Be Built Along the Hudson River In Mechanicville
The Esplanade on Main Street in Mechanicville, shown in this architect's rendering, will bring 294 luxury apartments to the village when completed in late 2014 By Mark Genovese The Esplanade will not only bring 294 luxury apartments to Main...
Empire State College Bestows Medal Upon Susan Dake, Stewart’s Foundation President
Susan Dake received the Presidential Medal for efforts supporting education. The Presidential Medal, the highest honor awarded by SUNY Empire State College, was presented to Susan Law Dake, president of Stewart's Foundation at the college's Northeast Center 2013 graduation...
Effort Under Way To Have Amtrak Allow Bicycles On Trains Traversing The Region
By Barbara Brewer La Mere Saratoga County, along with others in the region, has scenic bicycle paths that are well used by the many residents who enjoy bicycling for fitness and fun. The paths even link to other counties...