Emma Ralls

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — With a roster of 22 musical groups, headlined by Gary Clark Jr. and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, the Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival will return to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29.Founded in 1978 by jazz impresario George Wein, Saratoga Jazz Festival is the […]

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — With early voting for Spa City's Special Election for the Commissioner of Public Works kicking off on Saturday, Jan. 18, the Saratogian sent surveys to both candidates, Republican Chuck Marshall who will appear on the ballot, and Democrat write-in Hank Kucznyski, for our readers to get to know each candidate better.Kuczynski, […]

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — This year marks the 10th annual four-day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Weekend hosted by MLK Saratoga. Festivities began on a high with the Dr. King Weekend Kickoff Celebration on Friday, bringing the community together to enjoy entertainment and community unity. Co-organizers Joclyn Khoury and Kate Graney shared that while […]

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., community members of all ages got out to giveback on Dr. King’s Day of Service. As part of their four-day Dr. King Celebration…

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y — While there are many ways to spend a nice winter day, those waiting to put on some skates can visit the Saratoga Spa State Park and enjoy the two ice rinks.A seasonal treat installed by park employees Brian Bogue, Aaron Aiken and Rod MacDuff earlier this month, skaters of all ages […]

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Thursday evening, community members gathered to hear local elected officials speak about the State of the City, sharing accomplishments from the previous year and goals for the year to come.Mayor's DepartmentA big announcement in Mayor John Safford's address was that he was putting a commission together to start reviewing the city's […]

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — As communities grow, so do the needs of both the people and animals that live there.To meet the growing demand for veterinary

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Tuesday is finally (Special) Election Day in Spa City, marking the culmination of six months of effort to fill the vacant Saratoga Springs Public Works Commissioner positio…

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Saratoga BLM co-founder Lexis Figuereo was found not guilty of disorderly conduct by Glens Falls City Court Judge Gary C. Hobbs after a full day in Saratoga Springs City Court.The charge stemmed from a City Council meeting on April 4, 2023, at which Figuereo took the microphone from another speaker during […]

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — After a little more than six months of uncertainty and turmoil, culminating in a Special Election, Spa City residents will be forced to wait a little longer to know for certain who will be their next Public Works Commissioner.After Tuesday, the race remained too close to call.Write-in Democrat candidate Hank Kuczynski […]