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The Belmont Stakes are coming to the Saratoga Race Course in early June. We all know this will give a big boost to the economy. There is another plan that was just approved that will bring even more revenue. Get ready to pay to park in Saratoga Springs.

After a bit of a delay, Hattie's Fried Chicken will open for business today in downtown Albany. Will you be one of the first to try this Capital Region staple?

The voting is open for the USA Today's Best Small College Towns in America. There are twenty small college towns that are nominated from around the United States and two are in Upstate New York.

An Italian restaurant and banquet facility that stood on Saratoga Lake for over eighty years, closed its doors in 2023. A few days ago, it was demolished and is gone forever. This place has a history with many in the Capital Region and now we only have fond memories to hold on to.

One of Upstate New York's most beloved cities has received recognition for being one of the "best small cities" in all of America.

If you want to attend the 2024 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, you need to know about these two big changes.

With a multi-million dollar renovation project set to begin at Belmont Park, the Belmont Stakes needed a temporary home for 2024. That home has been found.

A 20-year old ice cream flavor is returning to Stewart's Shops' ice cream counters to honor Funny Cide, who passed away in July.

There is a warning being issued to those using ride-share in an Upstate New York tourist city. This warning is for all of the ride-shares: Uber, Lyft, and taxi cabs. The mayor wants you to be alert and aware.

This estate is just ten minutes from downtown Saratoga and sits on a private and picturesque 14.19 acres. It is known as Villa Balsamo an Italian restaurant which was built in 1930. It has a well with Saratoga mineral spring water and spring-fed ponds.

Saratoga Race Course has long been a crown jewel of the New York Racing Association. Soon the historic race track may host the biggest crown in horse racing, the Triple Crown.

Construction begins next month for the legendary Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant to be reimagined as Brookmere Resort. After twenty-five years, Longfellows closed last November.

Location, location, location! This is a beautiful Bed and Breakfast in a prime area of Saratoga Springs. It is directly across the street from the Saratoga Race Course, near the Fasig-Tipton horse sales grounds, and the National Museum of Racing.

This fully restored Queen Anne Victorian home was once the summer home to the Whitney family and once owned by the co-founder of the NY Mets. There have been extensive renovations done to this home while keeping the historic charm. There is a stunning gourmet kitchen with top-end Thermador appliances, 2 dishwashers, a custom range hood, 2 beverage drawers, & a walk-in pantry-perfect for entertaining! The four-season room overlooks the in-ground pool and beautiful hot tub. Check out the master bedroom with a gas fireplace, enormous walk-in closet, and luxury bath. On the third floor, there are five rooms and a playroom. The basement has room for a wine cellar and recreation room. The home is situated in a posh section of Saratoga Springs near the Saratoga Race Course. On the market for $3.095 Million.

After months of reading and talking, I now consider myself a Capital Region sports fan. I learned these ten stories along the way, and want you to learn them now.

Epicenter is at the top of his class, with the Breeders Cup at Keeneland the next stop.

Situated on Saratoga Spa State Park it's just minutes from the Saratoga Race Course and other popular sites. This rustic and elegant double lot compound has master craftsmanship. It was built with a timber frame and attention to detail. There are four fireplaces, solid wood floors along with blue stone and slate. The home has hand-sewn beams throughout and reclaimed cypress wood. The kitchen boasts high-end appliances with custom cabinets and rough-cut granite countertops. The backyard oasis has a stunning inground lagoon pool and a blue stone patio that overlooks the Spa State Park

He played played his college basketball at a Division II school, Virginia Union. Yet he was a first-round draft pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1985. The man that they called "Oak Tree" played 19 seasons in the NBA. Ten of those years were played in Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks. His name was synonymous with Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Anthony Mason and Doc Rivers from those tough mid-1990's teams.

This home in Saratoga Springs sits on 3.5 acres. It features four bedrooms and five bathrooms along with a movie room and a billiards room. There are 5100 square feet of beautiful woodworking and subtle touches on the Saratoga Race Course. Well except for the beautiful statue out front of the horse and jockey and the starting gate backsplash in the kitchen. This home sold for $1.7 million. The asking price was $1.9 million.

With a new season at New York's Saratoga Race Course comes a new fan experience with a never before seen, behind the scenes look at the life of a race horse.

Ahead of Opening Day for the 2022 season at Saratoga Race Course, NYRA has announced an action-packed schedule of special events for spectators this summer.

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Saratoga Race Course is one of the most historic sports venues in the world and they are hiring for this year's meet. There are hundreds of jobs available and employees can be hired as young as fifteen years old. One of my first jobs was working as an usher at the Saratoga Race Course when I was just sixteen.

There wasn’t much respect shown for Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike when the post positions were drawn for Saturday’s running of the Belmont Stakes.

It hasn't been an easy go in the past ten years for one legendary restaurant in Saratoga that depends on the Saratoga Race Course season. Now under new management and hiring a talented chef, Siro's will be opening this summer for the track season.

Saratoga Race Course is one of the most historic sports venues in the world and they are hiring for this year's meet. There are hundreds of jobs available and employees can be hired as young as fifteen years old. One of my first jobs was working as an usher at the Saratoga Race Course when I was just sixteen.

Especially as the warmer months approach, there's plenty to do!

In honor of Valentine's Day, let's all be curmudgeons for a moment. Here are five of the most unforgettable Capital Region sports heartbreaks.

Instead of a gift card of cash, here are ten perfect gift options for the Albany/Capital Region sports fan in your life, available for purchase on eBay.

The horse-racing community, which runs so deeply in Saratoga, lost one of its premiere thoroughbred racehorses earlier today. Medina Spirit has passed away.