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ERICA MILLER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Former Saratoga Springs commissioner of public works Tom McTygue speaks during a press conference held by Common Sense Saratoga in support of charter reform. The event was held at High Rock Avenue Park on Thursday.

Former mayors and others call for Saratoga Springs charter change

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two former mayors and several other former Saratoga Springs city officials on Thursday spoke out in favor of… Read more »

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Troopers: Driver drunk in Malta Northway work zone crash

MALTA – A driver involved in a work zone crash last week on the Northway was drunk, state police said… Read more »

ERICA MILLER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan works in her office at City Hall on Wednesday. Her offices were renovated as part of a project to refurbish the entire City Hall.

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Finance Commissioner Madigan defends Saratoga Springs historic renovation spending

SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan on Tuesday defended the roughly $1 million spent on renovating her offices… Read more »

Debbie Diehl, of Corinth, grabs her freshly prepared crawfish meals to take home for the first time from Hattie's catering manager Llona Hogan, of Wilton, in May. Credit: ERICA MILLER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Saratoga County supervisors approve discounted restaurant county service bill for pandemic

SARATOGA COUNTY — Saratoga County supervisors on have approved a new sewer bill discount policy intended to help restaurants weather the… Read more »

PETER R. BARBER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERSheila Cowieson and her son Levi, 7, ask to keep the Recreation Department open Tuesday.

Saratoga Springs residents speak out about possible recreation cuts

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Supporters of the city’s recreation programs turned out Tuesday night to urge the City Council not to cut… Read more »

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Man accused of failing to care for mother in Saratoga County, leading to her death, admits to felony

BALLSTON SPA – A former Saratoga County man arrested in December on a manslaughter charge for failing to give proper care… Read more »

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Saratoga Sheriff: Middle Grove man fired shotgun at hunter, restrained him in property line dispute

GREENFIELD – A Middle Grove man fired a shotgun at a hunter and restrained him in a property line dispute… Read more »

Ian Anderson of the Atlanta Braves pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. (Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports)

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Game 7: Shenendehowa grad and Braves rookie Ian Anderson gets start with World Series spot on the line

As far as he can remember, Ian Anderson last pitched in a win-or-go-home game during the wildest week of his… Read more »

PETER R. BARBER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERThe sun sets behind Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on Sept. 9, the day it reopened after a six-month shutdown.

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Schenectady, Saratoga casinos say reopening has gone well; revenue down 30%

SCHENECTADY — A month after they reopened, New York’s casinos have had varying degrees of success in rebounding from their… Read more »

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Police: Schenectady woman tried to take car in Clifton Park hours after arrest, release in prior theft

CLIFTON PARK — A Schenectady woman was arrested twice on the same day for stealing or trying to steal vehicles —… Read more »