Saratoga Springs, NY Local News, Events, and Information

Albany Thu. Dec 2 2021

NY National Guard Help to Support Trees for Troops

For 17 years, the program has been giving to military families and deployed troops.

Tamara Starr Editor

NY National Guard Help to Support Trees for Troops

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Wed. Dec 1 2021

Law Eased Process for Veterans to Get Service Dogs, But There is a Need for More Volunteer Trainers

A new law makes it easier for veterans suffering from PTSD to receive service dogs. However, more volunteers in upstate New York are needed to help train the dogs.

Tamara Starr Editor

Law Eased Process for Veterans to Get Service Dogs, But There is a Need for More Volunteer Trainers

Tamara Starr Editor

Saratoga Springs Weather: Friday October 17

High: 60°

Low: 42°

Wind: 3 MPH NNW

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Saratoga Springs event

Sun Dec 5 12:00 am

2021 Saratoga Festival of Trees

Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to mark their calendars fo

Gretchen Roberts Contributor

2021 Saratoga Festival of Trees

Gretchen Roberts Contributor

New York Mon. Nov 29 2021

Holiday Toy Drive Hopes to Help 4,000 NYC Kids in Need

Child Center of NY is about to kick off their annual toy drive in hopes of helping 4,000 children in need for the holidays.

Tamara Starr Editor

Holiday Toy Drive Hopes to Help 4,000 NYC Kids in Need

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany event

Sun Dec 5 12:00 pm

New York State's Holiday Tree Lighting

Celebrate the season at the beautiful Empire State Plaza with FREE activities including the official ceremony and tre

Tamara Starr Editor

New York State's Holiday Tree Lighting

Tamara Starr Editor

Saratoga County COVID-19 Statistics

Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 62,497 cases in a county with a population of 229,863

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

142 deaths

covid stats

New York Mon. Nov 22 2021

Hundreds Volunteer to Help New Yorkers in Need with Thanksgiving and Chanukah Giveaway

While the pandemic has increased the need for help among the less fortunate, that is not stopping volunteers from answering the call to help.

Tamara Starr Editor

Hundreds Volunteer to Help New Yorkers in Need with Thanksgiving and Chanukah Giveaway

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Mon. Nov 22 2021

AAA Predicts Thanksgiving Travel to Return to Pre-pandemic Levels

This is the week for Thanksgiving travel and the AAA is cautioning travelers to be patient.

Tamara Starr Editor

AAA Predicts Thanksgiving Travel to Return to Pre-pandemic Levels

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Thu. Nov 18 2021

Become A Junior Reporter for Emperial Samaritan and Earn Volunteer Hours

If you are a high school student and an aspiring journalist who is seeking volunteer hours, Emperial Samaritan may have the best opportunity for you!

Tamara Starr Editor

Become A Junior Reporter for Emperial Samaritan and Earn Volunteer Hours

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany event

Sat Dec 11 5:00 pm

The 25th Annual Albany Last Run 5K

The 25th Annual Albany Last Run 5K is a great race for all ages, featuring a beautiful course through Capital Holiday

Tamara Starr Editor

The 25th Annual Albany Last Run 5K

Tamara Starr Editor

Bridgehampton Wed. Nov 17 2021

Choose Your Family for Thanksgiving

Kim Parshley says that family comes in many shapes and forms and her site makes sure you are never alone for any holiday.

Simone Doroski Emperial Samaritan

Choose Your Family for Thanksgiving

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New York Tue. Nov 16 2021

Concordic Studio Honors the Ecosystem Through its Furniture Designs

Erik Giorgi started the Concordic Studio because of his love for trees in New England.

Simone Doroski Emperial Samaritan

Concordic Studio Honors the Ecosystem Through its Furniture Designs

Simone Doroski Emperial Samaritan

New York Tue. Nov 16 2021

Honoring the 'Gift of Love' Mother Teresa Gave to New York

Mother Teresa started Gift of Love in 1985 to help AIDs patients, because many were being denied medical treatment at the time since the disease was unknown.

Tamara Starr Editor

Honoring the 'Gift of Love' Mother Teresa Gave to New York

Tamara Starr Editor

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