SARATOGA REPORT

BREAKING NEWS FROM SARATOGA AND BEYOND

May 1, 2026

Stewart’s brings back popular ‘Bel-Mint Stakes’ flavor for Belmont – CBS 6 Albany
New York launches decade-long study to track gambling addiction and behavior
Saratoga Report interviews Tim Fanning of the Times Union issues regarding alleged "hijacking" of a minor political party line in 113th district State Assembly Race
Elections board sidesteps challenge to WFP candidate
“American Idol” Winner Headlining Local Charity Concert

2026 Annual School Budget Presentations, BOE Elections, and Voter Information – Saratoga TODAY
Glens Falls Dragons Loaded with Saratoga Talent
Gangsters Galore: Area’s Criminal Past Recalled in Saratoga and Greenfield
Mother's Day is Coming - And The Posie Peddler is not just a flower shop, it's an Experience! Welcome to Saratoga’s Finest Flower Market — where you don’t just buy flowers… you step into a full-blown floral fantasy.
Housing Shortage Dominant Theme of “Inside Malta” Event
Opening Soon:Gaffney’s, Sunset at Saratoga, Old Tavern Farm Distillery, 9 Miles East Cafe
Before the Battles of Saratoga: The Schuyler Women Who Quietly Shaped a Revolution Inside Philip Schuyler’s Saratoga estate, where relationships and strategy quietly shaped the road to the Battles of Saratoga
Make Your Spring Cleaning Easier with a Storage Unit from Plaza 15 Self Storage. Offering Discounts on Select Unit Sizes! Call 518-317-5096 to get your unit today!
2-year-old dies after being hit by car in Northumberland
First Saratoga Farmers' Market Outdoors Day in 2026 will arrive Saturday amid cooler weather
Humpty Dumpty Ice Cream opens 2026 season in Saratoga Springs

April 30, 2026

Julie & Co. Realty: Four Stunning Properties Presented by Julie A. Bonacio!
Grant Cottage: 2026 season opens May 2nd! Access to the Site Grounds, Visitor Center, Self-Guided Audio Grounds Tour, and Gift Shop are FREE and open to the public
WEATHER: High Temps through the weekend will hover around 55 degrees all four days. Some light rain this morning as well as likely rain Saturday.
State Senator Patricia Fahy talks to Saratoga Report about her proposal to expand "pied a Terre" tax to upstate communities, which could benefit Saratoga Springs
Bikeatoga Calls for Better Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Planning: “Something has to change.”

40 years since Tammie McCormick disappearance in Saratoga Springs – NEWS10 ABC
Advocates: Saratoga County unhoused need permanent solution as shelter build nears
Baseball Recap: Saratoga Springs’ Win over Shen on Wednesday Extends Winning Streak to Five
Saratoga Springs Baseball vs. Shen Box Score
Historic home tours to return to Saratoga Springs in May – NEWS10 ABC
Rupal’s Drag Race star brings comedy to Saratoga – NEWS10 ABC
24/7 Access, Convenient Location, Terrific Staff and Competitive Prices are just a few reasons why Plaza 15 Self Storage is Saratoga Springs’ top choice for self storage units
Study shows Capital Region transit returns to pre-pandemic levels – NEWS10 ABC
Performances in May across the Capital Region – NEWS10 ABC
Saratoga Dispatch: Derby parties! April 30-May 6 events calendar
Saratoga Automobile Museum: Don’t Miss Out! Celebrate 140 Years of Mercedes-Benz with Us starting May 4th.
Ballston Spa man, California natives plead guilty in federal drug trafficking scheme
Southern Saratoga YMCA holds grand re-opening for renovated facility – NEWS10 ABC
Stillwater community rallies around teen injured in UTV crash with fundraiser
Community Night at Saratoga Outdoors featuring Feeder Canal Alliance on 4/30, 5pm – 8pm
Thomas Dimopoulos: Talking with Nancy Kerrigan...The two-time Olympic medal winning skating champion is back in Saratoga Springs this week reportedly filming a Christmastime feel-good movie about ice skaters, at the Weibel Ave. rink
SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Successful Executive and Saratoga Springs Resident Eileen Goss Whelley ’76 as Keynote Speaker for Commencement on May 16
The Saratoga County Chamber’s Annual Celebration Night 2026

April 29, 2026

The Posie Peddler: This is VERY important as Mother’s Day approaches… Spend your money wisely & ALWAYS contact a florist local to the delivery area
It is time to decide on the BEST School for your child! Schedule a Tour or a Shadow Visit for you and your Middle or High School Student at Saratoga Central Catholic School!
WEATHER: Cloudy today with a high of 69, rain likely in late evening. Tomorrow will bring rain and cooler temps – high of just 55
Chez Pierre Restaurant in Wilton celebrates 62 years of French cuisine – WNYT.com
We Salute You: William Pratt of Saratoga Springs – WNYT.com NewsChannel 13

Stewart’s partners with Siena alum to create $1M fund – WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
Capital Region Brain Tumor Walk for a Cure set for May – NEWS10 ABC
Washington County Fairgrounds Antique Fair and Flea Market returns this weekend
Roohan Realty: New homes, same mission. Every key handed over is the beginning of someone’s next chapter and we’re grateful to be a part of each one. Click here to see the latest Roohan Realty closings.
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga announces benefit concert headliner – NEWS10 ABC
Department of Health tracks tick activity as tick season ramps up – NEWS10
Community Night at Saratoga Outdoors featuring Feeder Canal Alliance on 4/30, 5pm – 8pm
Having a mortgage with Adirondack Trust Company keeps you close to home
New emergency shelter to be built on county land in Spa City
Artisanal Brew Works in Saratoga Springs pours beers, cocktails and bistro bites in nature
GlobalFoundries’ Isabelle Ferain and Kylee Coffey honored with 2026 STEP Ahead Awards for manufacturing excellence
Saratoga County supervisor admits to driving while ability impaired
‘It’s a good place’ : Clifton Park acquires 32 acres of Wojtowicz family land – WAMC w/audio
Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office Honored for Excellence in Impaired Driving Enforcement and Victim Advocacy
Clifton Park man arrested on Texas sex offender warrant at hotel

April 28, 2026

WEATHER: Cloudy with a high of 67 today, Rain likely tomorrow and Thursday
Roohan Realty: Saratoga Springs Blood Drive – May 11, 2026 at Saratoga Springs City Center
Saratoga Dispatch: Hello, neighbor. Party pics. PLUS: Glam movie event sells out
Hudson Crossing Park seeks volunteers for May 9 cleanup – WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
Summer Market Preview: Find Fresh Local Goods – Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Adirondack Trust Co. Senior Vice President – Wealth Management Director Michael Brodt’s State of the Economy and Markets for Q1 is now available online
Mega Stewart's Shops location in Saratoga Springs gets demolition approval
Ambrosio to take on Tonko in NY-20 race
Home Made Theater Seeks Stage Manager, Producer, and Band Members for “13”
This Week at Caffè Lena: April 27 – May 3 – On Friday night the Caffe will be closed and we’ll be hosting an online watch party in honor of the late Roy Book Binder. The show will feature highlights of Roy’s last four performances at the Caffe
Malta workshop to address town rezoning plans – Spectrum News
Proposed Malta Zoning Map removes many farms from land conservation zones – NEWS10 ABC
Three Minutes with Saratoga Report Publisher Dan DeFedericis about your Middle/High School student's education
Top prize TAKE 5 ticket sold in Clifton Park – NEWS10 ABC
Ballston Spa deli under new ownership – NEWS10 ABC
Regulators propose white-tailed deer hunting in Saratoga’s Spa State Park
Here’s one you don’t see too often: Member of What’s Going On Saratoga Facebook Page inquires “Best tuna fish sandwich in Saratoga?” 60 comments and counting
Chef Richie’s restaurant in Malta, NY, offers smash burgers, sandwiches, and vegetarian options
Julie & Co. Realty Property of the Week! ✨ 19 Washington Street, Unit 565, Saratoga Springs | 1 Bed | 1.5 Baths | 1,243 SF | $1,675,000
Lyme disease testing underway in Ballston Spa as tick cases rise – WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
Kelly’s Angels 5K returns to Saratoga Spa State Park for Mother’s Day
WAMC On the Road in Saratoga Springs: Communities in Conversation, ‘Does Music Matter?’
Belmont Stakes Racing Festival | Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 – ILoveNY.com
May BSBPA Networking Breakfast – You’re Invited! – Ballston Spa
Track season is coming – and so is the Silks & Satins 5K on July 11, 2026

SARATOGA RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL UPDATES AND OFFERINGS

May 1, 2026

Stewart’s brings back popular ‘Bel-Mint Stakes’ flavor for Belmont – CBS 6 Albany
Mother's Day is Coming - And The Posie Peddler is not just a flower shop, it's an Experience! Welcome to Saratoga’s Finest Flower Market — where you don’t just buy flowers… you step into a full-blown floral fantasy.
First Saratoga Farmers' Market Outdoors Day in 2026 will arrive Saturday amid cooler weather

April 30, 2026

Julie & Co. Realty: Four Stunning Properties Presented by Julie A. Bonacio!
Community Night at Saratoga Outdoors featuring Feeder Canal Alliance on 4/30, 5pm – 8pm

April 29, 2026

The Posie Peddler: This is VERY important as Mother’s Day approaches… Spend your money wisely & ALWAYS contact a florist local to the delivery area
It is time to decide on the BEST School for your child! Schedule a Tour or a Shadow Visit for you and your Middle or High School Student at Saratoga Central Catholic School!
Chez Pierre Restaurant in Wilton celebrates 62 years of French cuisine – WNYT.com
Community Night at Saratoga Outdoors featuring Feeder Canal Alliance on 4/30, 5pm – 8pm
SLAH: From Queens to Congress Plaza – Saratoga Living

April 28, 2026

Roohan Realty: Saratoga Springs Blood Drive – May 11, 2026 at Saratoga Springs City Center
This Week at Caffè Lena: April 27 – May 3 – On Friday night the Caffe will be closed and we’ll be hosting an online watch party in honor of the late Roy Book Binder. The show will feature highlights of Roy’s last four performances at the Caffe
Here’s one you don’t see too often: Member of What’s Going On Saratoga Facebook Page inquires “Best tuna fish sandwich in Saratoga?” 60 comments and counting
Chef Richie’s restaurant in Malta, NY, offers smash burgers, sandwiches, and vegetarian options
May BSBPA Networking Breakfast – You’re Invited! – Ballston Spa

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