Tag: Saratoga Springs

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    For Saratoga and for horses, reform is the better course

    The animal rights movement has earned a reputation for extremism in recent decades, and there are many within the movement who hold to the notion that animals should be treated the peers of humans, deserving of the same freedoms. Some activists would, if they could, undo the centuries of human domestication of animals — and read more

    For Saratoga and for horses, reform is the better course
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    Campaign veteran returns to his roots

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    Skidmore graduate learned early lessons in local, regional races   Eric Hyers, who grew up in North Adams and studied political science at Skidmore College, became a prominent campaign strategist for red-state Democrats. Now he’s back in the area to manage a congressional campaign. Courtesy photo   By MAURY THOMPSONContributing writer   Most people would read more

    Campaign veteran returns to his roots
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    From Saratoga, flavor by the clove

    Horse trainer’s garlic-growing sideline becomes family business Bill and Max Higgins stand with bunches of garlic bulbs at their Homestead View Farm in the town of Northumberland. The father-and-son team produce their own line of Saratoga Garlic sauces. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer NORTHUMBERLAND, N.Y. On a windy, gray November afternoon, read more

    From Saratoga, flavor by the clove
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    Now back to class? Colleges prepare for influx of students

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    Area colleges make plans to welcome students back as virus surges nationally   A seating area behind the Case Campus Center at Skidmore College awaits the arrival of students. The college is among several in the region that aim to resume in-person classes this month.Joan K. Lentini photo   By EVAN LAWRENCEContributing writer CASTLETON, Vt. read more

    Now back to class? Colleges prepare for influx of students
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    Gun debate shapes Saratoga schools vote

    A school board election this month in Saratoga Springs is turning into a costly proxy battle in the national debate over gun violence and the Second Amendment. Seven candidates are competing for three seats on the city school board in the May 21 election, and much of the campaign so far has focused on the read more

    Gun debate shapes Saratoga schools vote
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    From Congress to the battlefield

    It wasn’t a typical congressional message to constituents.Instead of boasting about bringing home the bacon, U.S. Rep. James Bedell McKean, R-Saratoga Springs, called on his constituents to risk their own hides. “Traitors in arms seek to overthrow our Constitution and to seize our Capitol. Let us go and defend them,” McKean wrote in an Aug. read more

    From Congress to the battlefield
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    Advocates push for more trains from Saratoga

    Passenger-rail advocates and local officials have begun lobbying New York state to increase the number of daily Amtrak trains between Saratoga Springs and New York City. Proponents say more frequent service is the logical next step now that the state has completed long-awaited projects to add track capacity and upgrade stations along the route north read more

    Advocates push for more trains from Saratoga
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    Police chief admits he misled public about case

    Saratoga Springs is facing calls for better oversight of its police force after the city police chief admitted he misled the public about his department’s handling of a 2013 case that led to the death of a black man fleeing from officers. Police Chief Gregory Veitch told reporters at the time that city police were read more

    Police chief admits he misled public about case
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    Pedal power for the masses

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    Bike-sharing program to start in July in Saratoga, Troy By EVAN LAWRENCEContributing writer SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.   The bicycle lane along Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs might soon have more traffic as the Capital District Transportation Authority sets up a series of area bike-sharing stations. Joan K. Lentini photo Anyone who needs a bike to read more

    Pedal power for the masses
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    Celebrating Saratoga’s Southern flavors

    Hattie’s chef shares recipes from storied eatery STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.   Jasper Alexander, the chef at Hattie’s Restaurant in Saratoga Springs, shows off his new cookbook and a plate of the Southern fried chicken the restaurant has been serving since it opened in 1938. Joan K. Lentini photo Jasper Alexander makes it read more

    Celebrating Saratoga’s Southern flavors