SARATOGA SPRINGS - Please see the attached media alert with details of Shelters of Saratoga's 3rd Annual Open House to be held on Thursday, June 27th 12-2 p.m.

The event will showcase the shelter's collaboration with CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services in meeting the needs of homeless youth and those at risk.

For more information, click here. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga’s All-American Celebration Inc. has announced a new event for this year’s 6th Annual Saratoga’s All-American Celebration.

The event, “Mom & Pop BBQ Competition,” will be held Thursday, July 4 from 4-7p.m, at the Saratoga Downtowner parking lot.

Four teams will be chosen from the nominations to compete and paired with one of our local personalities to create the final team.

“After six years, we are thrilled to bring a fresh, new component to our Celebration,” said Kate Jarosh, President, Board of Directors.

To nominate someone for the competition, click here. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The opening of a new crosswalk was celebrated Monday as locals gathered to be the first to use the new signalized crossing. Following is more information:

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation celebrated National Trails Day today by announcing the completion of a signalized crosswalk on Route 50 near West Avenue.

The road crossing marks the completion of a key component of the Saratoga Springs Greenbelt Trail by linking the Saratoga Spa State Park trail system to the City’s Railroad Run trail across Ballston Avenue from the park. 
The crosswalk features a traffic signal that turns red with a press of a button to stop traffic for safe crossing.