SARATOGA REPORT

BREAKING NEWS FROM SARATOGA AND BEYOND

June 20, 2026

The Scott Varley Team Presents: Downtown Saratoga Living Just Steps from Broadway
Weather looks great today for the Saratoga Automobile Museum's Cars on Union! Union Ave will be closed between East and Nelson Aves and you can walk and enjoy beautiful cars, music, food & more!
WEATHER: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers, pleasant with a high of 74. Father’s Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Paranormal Cirque’s ‘R-rated horror circus’ brings scares, laughs to Wilton Mall
Tonight! Saturday June 20 @ 7:30PM is the Mostly Modern Festival's FINAL SHOW! Tickets are just $20!

‘Setting the stage’ speaker series returns to SPAC
Adirondack Trust Co.: You’ve done the planning. You’ve mapped out the next phase. Now it’s time to make it happen
The faces behind Saratoga’s greatest loss – Harnesslink
The Big Bounce America brings world’s largest bounce house to Capital Region – CBS 6 Albany
Roohan Realty Presents Recent Saratoga Springs area Property Transactions
Woman who left Saratoga Hospital steals car, dies in fiery crash shortly after
Pet-a-Palooza taking place in Ballston Spa on Saturday
News from your Saratoga Springs Democratic Party
We're excited to share this wonderful feature on Julie Bonacio and the Bonacio family in Simply Saratoga!
Local Afghan mom makes history with children’s book debut – NEWS10 ABC
Due to increased demand, St. Clement’s School has a SECOND Junior Kindergarten Class for the 2026-2027 school year! Click here for more information!
NYSGC Panel Reviewing Fire Prevention Infrastructure at all NYS Racetrack Horse Barns
A special colorful @USPS Freedom250 mailbox is installed Wednesday on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This one and one at West Point are the only two in New York State. pic.twitter.com/CLN9OYo79j
— Ed Burke (@EdBurkeToga) June 17, 2026
Ed Burke: A special colorful @USPS Freedom250 mailbox is installed Wednesday on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This one and one at West Point are the only two in New York State.

June 19, 2026

Tour These Homes This Saturday with The Scott Varley Team!
WEATHER: A Pleasant Friday – partly sunny skies with a high of 77. Weekend will bring high temps in the mid to high 70s and chance of showers and Thunderstorms both Saturday and Father’s Day
Live Nation offering 4 tickets for $99 at these Upstate NY concerts
A preview of the 49th Saratoga Jazz Festival – WAMC
Saratoga County cadaver K-9 in service – NEWS10 ABC

Schuylerville Graduation saved as area recovers from outages – NEWS10 ABC
State Police in Troop G make notable DWI arrests 6/4-6/15 | New York State Police
Woerner, Fahy introduce bill to require fire suppression in barns and stables – CBS 6 Albany
At least 47 race horses killed in barns fires in New York since 2023 – CBS 6 Albany
Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: June 19-21 – NEWS10 ABC
World’s Largest Bounce House Inflates Near Ballston Spa This Weekend – CNY News
Why would you rent storage space anywhere else? Plaza 15 has it all: Great location, Competitive Rates, modern units with climate control available. Offering Discounts on Select Unit Sizes! Call 518-317-5096 to get your unit today!
See What Jelly Roll Has to Say From Stage in Saratoga Springs About His Divorce From Bunnie Xo: ‘It’s the Only Time I’m Going to Speak About This’
The final resting place of the 17 horses lost at Saratoga on June 16, 2026.

The final resting place lies in this green grass field in between the racetrack and an enclosed field that horses around the track play in daily.

The way Robyn Mangiardi described the final resting pic.twitter.com/nkj0YUgnI2
— Jessica Hallett (@JHallettPhoto) June 18, 2026
Jessica Hallett: The final resting place of the 17 horses lost at Saratoga on June 16, 2026
High winds down power lines, trees
PHOTO GALLERY: Storm damage
Saratoga Springs Mayor John F. Safford will host a June 24th ceremony at City Hall honoring Saratoga Catholic’s Varsity Baseball Team – “The Saints” – on behalf of winning their second consecutive State Championship title
NY bill targets barn safety after 17 horses die in fire
Saratoga Season Passes Now On Sale at Stewart’s Shops
Local Author Releases “The Summer Place to Be,” Proceeds Benefiting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
Free Summer Meals Available Through the District Food Truck
Saratoga Dispatch: This week: 🙏 Horses’ memorial service. iTheatre. Yaddo
Saratoga Opening Weekend to Celebrate America 250
Shelters of Saratoga Announces Peg and Tony Mangano as 2026 Hope Award Honorees
Grant Cottage: FRIDAY, June 19th at 1pm – Frederick Douglass Remembers Ulysses S. Grant
Saratoga Civic Pulse: Saratoga Springs Design Review Meeting (06/17/2026) Summary Podcast
Council Passes Changes to the Charter
Veterans Business Council scholarships available

June 18, 2026

Julie & Co. Realty, LLC: You’re Invited! Join us this weekend for our Open Houses!
WEATHER: Showers then thunderstorms today, high of 79. Friday: Partly Sunny with a high of 77. Doesn’t that sound nice?
Darley Newman returns to Saratoga for a national book launch event to celebrate Saratoga’s Revolutionary heritage and America’s upcoming 250th birthday
SARATOGA REPORT EDITORIAL – Tuesday’s devastating barn fire that killed 17 horses is a call for better fire protection for horses and other animals
Just two concerts left in the Mostly Modern Festival! Thursday June 18 is the Euclid String Quartet and Saturday June 20 is the Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS. TICKETS ARE JUST $20 and these are your last two chances!

Music matters: Local musicians dream of playing SPAC. These ones made it
Danielle DeSantis talks doing it all as a mom, entrepreneur, and Saratoga influencer – NEWS10 ABC
Event featuring NY-21 GOP candidates derailed by jeers and curses
Saratoga Springs Charter changes pass – NEWS10 ABC
SPAC ‘Summer of Live’ ticket packets on sale for $99 – NEWS10 ABC
Why would you rent storage space anywhere else? Plaza 15 has it all: Great location, Competitive Rates, modern units with climate control available. Offering Discounts on Select Unit Sizes! Call 518-317-5096 to get your unit today!
‘Miracle:’ Horse escapes devastating barn fire in Saratoga Springs, only survivor – NEWS10 ABC
NYRA announces $50K donation after Saratoga Harness Track barn fire – CBS 6 Albany
Saratoga Casino releases names of horses killed in barn fire – CBS 6 Albany
Goodwill set to open Clifton Park location next month
NYRA says Saratoga Race Course barns have fire suppression systems, alarms – CBS 6 Albany
Spa Catholic’s Lambert gets a championship-worthy haircut
Mechanicville DPW continues to battle bursting water pipes
Saratoga Civic Pulse: Saratoga Springs City Council Meeting (06/16/2026)
Saratoga harness track fire kills 17 horses, sparks barn safety push
Jelly Roll’s Saratoga Show Sparks Buzz Over Private Jet Sighting
SPAC’s $12 Million Renovation Wants You to Dedicate a Seat
Saratoga Casino Announces Barn Fire Relief Efforts including Memorial Service
NYRA announces charitable initiative to support Saratoga harness community following tragic barn fire
Saratoga Dispatch: EXCLUSIVE: FREE new trolley to the lake Plus: A town in mourning.
Saratoga Springs man allegedly pointed laser at State Police helicopter
Ballston Spa mother warns about kratom after son died
Milton man arrested for drug possession with intent to sell
The Saratoga Auto Museum Presents Cars on Union Saturday June 20th 9am-2pm. A great event with Union Ave shut down for car viewing, food and more!
Saratoga Co. DA shares family’s adoption story, urges pet adoption
Saratoga Civic Pulse: Saratoga Springs 2026: A Midyear Review

June 17, 2026

Julie & Co. Realty LLC: Own a Piece of Saratoga’s History. Only 3 Units Remain!
WEATHER: Mostly Sunny then Chance T-storms, High of 80. Thursday will bring showers, high of 77.
Just two concerts left in the Mostly Modern Festival! Thursday June 18 is the Euclid String Quartet and Saturday June 20 is the Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS. TICKETS ARE JUST $20 and these are your last two chances!
City Hall Closed on Friday 6/19 in Observance of Juneteenth – City of Saratoga Springs
Toto joins CRL ahead of July show at SPAC

Saratoga Springs man sentenced for child rape – NEWS10 ABC
Barn Fire Kills 17 Horses at Harness Track in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The New York Times
Flying over remains of deadly horse barn fire – YouTube
Barn where horses died didn’t have fire suppression system, official says – CBS 6 Albany
SLAH: Sam Luke Wants You to Read Books – Saratoga Living
Saratoga County Fair theme to celebrate America’s anniversary – NEWS10 ABC
Darley Newman returns to Saratoga for a national book launch event to celebrate Saratoga’s Revolutionary heritage and America’s upcoming 250th birthday
Ballston Spa robotics team represents Capital Region on world stage with community support
Lawrence Toole of Saratoga Civic Pulse: Saratoga Springs 2026: A Midyear Review – What Residents Told Their Elected Officials
FROM THE OFFICE OF MAYOR JOHN F. SAFFORD Local Law #4 to Amend Sections of the Saratoga Springs Charter Contract: Office of the Mayor, City of Saratoga Springs
Lawrence Toole of Saratoga Civic Pulse: Saratoga Springs 2026: A Midyear Review Part 2: Inside the Mayor’s Office
Lawrence Toole of Saratoga Civic Pulse: Saratoga Springs 2026: A Midyear Review Part 3: Inside the Finance Department
Roohan Realty Presents Recent Property Transactions
New Children’s Book: Regret, The Dark Horse who Changed the Kentucky Derby Latest Addition to The Dark Horse Children’s Book Series
Follow Jessica Hallett on X.com – She is the Saratoga Harness Track Photographer and has numerous posts on the horses lost in Tuesday’s fire
NY court clears cannabis inspections without warrants in Saratoga Springs case
New Children’s Book: Regret, The Dark Horse who Changed the Kentucky Derby Latest Addition to The Dark Horse Children’s Book Series
T shirts for sale to support the horsemen affected by today’s immense tragedy at Saratogahttps://t.co/56y690fuuO pic.twitter.com/t16OCsf9pu
— Jessica Hallett (@JHallettPhoto) June 16, 2026
T shirts for sale to support the horsemen affected by Tuesday's immense tragedy at Saratoga
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Advisory Message: Saratoga Springs Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Barn Fire
Preservation Alert: 269 Broadway & 64 Washington Street
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga: Our hearts are absolutely broken for our harness track family. Please keep them in your thoughts as they deal with this devastating loss
Saratoga Co. man added to animal abuse registry after domestic violence attack
Saratoga community reacts to barn fire that killed estimated 17 horses
We Salute You: Edward Pratt of Saratoga Springs – WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
Complete Saratoga Performing Arts Center 2026 Summer Concert List Read More: Complete Saratoga Performing Arts Center 2026 Summer Concert List
Father’s Day 99¢ single scoop cones at Stewart’s

SARATOGA RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL UPDATES AND OFFERINGS

June 20, 2026

The Scott Varley Team Presents: Downtown Saratoga Living Just Steps from Broadway
Weather looks great today for the Saratoga Automobile Museum's Cars on Union! Union Ave will be closed between East and Nelson Aves and you can walk and enjoy beautiful cars, music, food & more!
Saratoga Candy Co.: just had young girl come in and pick out her 10 candies as she had $1.00. I helped her count and didn’t tell her there’s .07 for tax

June 19, 2026

Tour These Homes This Saturday with The Scott Varley Team!
Be Our Guest: The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake – NEWS10 ABC
Saratoga Season Passes Now On Sale at Stewart’s Shops
OFF Menu: A Seasonal Chef-led Tasting Dinner

June 18, 2026

Julie & Co. Realty, LLC: You’re Invited! Join us this weekend for our Open Houses!
Just two concerts left in the Mostly Modern Festival! Thursday June 18 is the Euclid String Quartet and Saturday June 20 is the Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS. TICKETS ARE JUST $20 and these are your last two chances!

June 17, 2026

Just two concerts left in the Mostly Modern Festival! Thursday June 18 is the Euclid String Quartet and Saturday June 20 is the Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS. TICKETS ARE JUST $20 and these are your last two chances!
Goose beer coming to Saratoga 🍺
Panza’s is a Saratoga Springs institution – YouTube
Father’s Day 99¢ single scoop cones at Stewart’s

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NY THOROUGHBRED AND HARNESS HORSE RACING NEWS

June 20, 2026

The Scott Varley Team Presents: Downtown Saratoga Living Just Steps from Broadway
Weather looks great today for the Saratoga Automobile Museum's Cars on Union! Union Ave will be closed between East and Nelson Aves and you can walk and enjoy beautiful cars, music, food & more!
The faces behind Saratoga’s greatest loss – Harnesslink
Saratoga Workouts: Notes, Times, Ranks | New York Racing Association – Aqueduct Racetrack
NY Thoroughbred Breeders Weekly Newsletter – includes links for fundraisers for harness fire victims
NYRA Announces Opening Dates For Training On Belmont Park Main Track, Tapeta
Frank Stronach Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault
NYSGC Panel Reviewing Fire Prevention Infrastructure at all NYS Racetrack Horse Barns

June 19, 2026

Tour These Homes This Saturday with The Scott Varley Team!
Woerner, Fahy introduce bill to require fire suppression in barns and stables – CBS 6 Albany
At least 47 race horses killed in barns fires in New York since 2023 – CBS 6 Albany
Pletcher To Begin Serving Suspension, Repole Reacts and Legal Team Vows to Fight On
The final resting place of the 17 horses lost at Saratoga on June 16, 2026.

The final resting place lies in this green grass field in between the racetrack and an enclosed field that horses around the track play in daily.

The way Robyn Mangiardi described the final resting pic.twitter.com/nkj0YUgnI2
— Jessica Hallett (@JHallettPhoto) June 18, 2026
Jessica Hallett: The final resting place of the 17 horses lost at Saratoga on June 16, 2026
4 of the Empire State's finest are serving as namesakes for Empire Trillium races! Tiz the Law, Bar of Gold, Gander, & Saratoga Dew were among the stakes race names announced by @thenyra today. Don't forget - enrollments for 2yos are due tomorrow! Story: https://t.co/lUtdjxxHwy pic.twitter.com/8MgeBVte1o
— NYTB (@nytbreeders) June 18, 2026
NY Thoroughbred Breeders: 4 of the Empire State's finest are serving as namesakes for Empire Trillium races! Tiz the Law, Bar of Gold, Gander, & Saratoga Dew were among the stakes race names announced by @thenyra today.
NY bill targets barn safety after 17 horses die in fire
NYRA sets names for New York legs of Empire Trillium Series
Alvarado draws fine, 3-day ban in Belmont Stakes 2026
Saratoga Season Passes Now On Sale at Stewart’s Shops
Local Author Releases “The Summer Place to Be,” Proceeds Benefiting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga
The New York State Gaming Commission @NYSGamingComm is everything that is wrong with horse racing regulation.

In my opinion, they are incompetent, inflexible, arrogant, and completely disconnected from the people and horses they are supposed to serve.

Todd Pletcher was just…
— Repole Stable (@RepoleStable) June 18, 2026
Repole: The New York State Gaming Commission is everything that is wrong with horse racing regulation
Saratoga Opening Weekend to Celebrate America 250

June 18, 2026

Julie & Co. Realty, LLC: You’re Invited! Join us this weekend for our Open Houses!
SARATOGA REPORT EDITORIAL – Tuesday’s devastating barn fire that killed 17 horses is a call for better fire protection for horses and other animals
Just two concerts left in the Mostly Modern Festival! Thursday June 18 is the Euclid String Quartet and Saturday June 20 is the Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS. TICKETS ARE JUST $20 and these are your last two chances!
‘Miracle:’ Horse escapes devastating barn fire in Saratoga Springs, only survivor – NEWS10 ABC
NYRA announces $50K donation after Saratoga Harness Track barn fire – CBS 6 Albany
Saratoga Casino releases names of horses killed in barn fire – CBS 6 Albany
NYRA says Saratoga Race Course barns have fire suppression systems, alarms – CBS 6 Albany
NYRA Setting Bonuses, Purse Increases to Boost Belmont
Saratoga harness track fire kills 17 horses, sparks barn safety push
Sending love to New York's Standardbred community on this awful day. pic.twitter.com/rKKrH4OxEG
— NYTB (@nytbreeders) June 16, 2026
Statement on barn tragedy from New York Thoroughbred Breeders
NY Thoroughbred Breeders: Fillies by Jackie’s Warrior, Central Banker highlight OBS June opener
Saratoga Casino Announces Barn Fire Relief Efforts including Memorial Service
Triple Crown tracker: Catch up with the top 3-year-olds
NYRA announces charitable initiative to support Saratoga harness community following tragic barn fire
Barn Tour: Chasing another title, Joe Sharp updates on 10 runners
Saratoga Dispatch: EXCLUSIVE: FREE new trolley to the lake Plus: A town in mourning.

June 17, 2026

Just two concerts left in the Mostly Modern Festival! Thursday June 18 is the Euclid String Quartet and Saturday June 20 is the Season Finale ~ Mostly Modern Orchestra & Gershwin’s AMERICAN IN PARIS. TICKETS ARE JUST $20 and these are your last two chances!
Barn Fire Kills 17 Horses at Harness Track in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The New York Times
Flying over remains of deadly horse barn fire – YouTube
Barn where horses died didn’t have fire suppression system, official says – CBS 6 Albany
Follow Jessica Hallett on X.com – She is the Saratoga Harness Track Photographer and has numerous posts on the horses lost in Tuesday’s fire
New Children’s Book: Regret, The Dark Horse who Changed the Kentucky Derby Latest Addition to The Dark Horse Children’s Book Series
T shirts for sale to support the horsemen affected by today’s immense tragedy at Saratogahttps://t.co/56y690fuuO pic.twitter.com/t16OCsf9pu
— Jessica Hallett (@JHallettPhoto) June 16, 2026
T shirts for sale to support the horsemen affected by Tuesday's immense tragedy at Saratoga
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Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga: Our hearts are absolutely broken for our harness track family. Please keep them in your thoughts as they deal with this devastating loss
Saratoga community reacts to barn fire that killed estimated 17 horses