Tag: Saratoga Springs

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    Election reshapes local governments in Mass., N.Y.

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    Voters in the Nov. 4 general election chose new mayors to lead the cities of Hudson and Glens Falls while re-electing incumbent mayors and turning over city council seats in North Adams and Saratoga Springs. read more

    Election reshapes local governments in Mass., N.Y.
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    Elections 2025

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    Mayor’s races lead local contests in N.Y., Mass. By FRED DALEY Editor Mayoral races in Hudson, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and North Adams are headlining a host of local contests as voters cast ballots in the Nov. 4 general election across New York and in the cities of Massachusetts. Voters in Columbia County will be read more

    Elections 2025
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    A Saratoga senator who led a governor’s impeachment

    After 20 rounds of balloting, delegates from Washington, Saratoga and Schenectady counties remained deadlocked as they attempted to nominate a candidate for New York’s newly redrawn 28th Senate District, with each county’s delegates backing their own favorite son. Schenectady County, with five delegates, consistently voted for Austin A. Yates at the Republican nominating convention, which read more

    A Saratoga senator who led a governor’s impeachment
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    The spirit of living in the moment

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    Saratoga entrepreneur leaves legal career to make organic tequila   Lisa Elovich, right, the owner and founder of the One With Life brand of organic tequila, is joined by Joyce Perry, director of Whispering Willow Wild Care, and the barred owl Ophelia at an event held in November at All Star Wine & Spirits in read more

    The spirit of living in the moment
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    Homegrown HEAT

    Gordon Sacks holds a bottle of one of the new line of hot sauces made from ingredients grown at 9 Miles East Farm. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. When Gordon Sacks created his meal subscription service 15 years ago, his mission was clear: to make it easy for read more

    Homegrown HEAT
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    A downtown on the upswing — In Saratoga’s shadow, Balston Spa finds its own path to success

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    In Saratoga’s shadow, Ballston Spa finds its own path to success   The row of 19th century buildings along Front Street in Ballston Spa have been revitalized in recent decades, making the village a hub for shopping and dining. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. Ten minutes down the read more

    A downtown on the upswing — In Saratoga’s shadow, Balston Spa finds its own path to success
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    Local and organic — winter produce gives rise to a food store

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    Couple’s winter produce operation gave rise to full-fledged food store   Kaleb Myers and his father, Tim Myers, gather fresh greens from their farm to supply Old Saratoga Mercantile, the family’s storefront on Route 29 just west of Schuylerville, N.Y. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA, N.Y. At first glance, the read more

    Local and organic — winter produce gives rise to a food store
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    Rich tones, healing vibrations

    Saratoga cellist focuses on her instrument’s therapeutic potential   Demetria Konisis sits with her cello and other instruments she uses for sound therapy in her studio in Saratoga Springs. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Demetria Koninis takes a seat and gently pulls her cello to an upright position read more

    Rich tones, healing vibrations
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    A politician, a resort, and a mystery poem

    An 1878 meeting of political minds, or perhaps just a social visit, at the top of Mount McGregor sparked some speculation of a literary nature. “Can it be that our distinguished ex-governor has begun to woo at last, and that he is beginning — practicing as it were — upon the gentle muses?” The Saratogian read more

    A politician, a resort, and a mystery poem
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    Crafting a perfect cream

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    Longtime Spa City esthetician aims to fill a skincare niche Mary Kuntz holds a jar of her handcrafted, small batch Divine Radiance face cream. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. It was the end of another marathon session in the kitchen for Mary Kuntz. As she took stock of read more

    Crafting a perfect cream