SARATOGA REPORT

BREAKING NEWS FROM SARATOGA AND BEYOND

April 2, 2026

Welcome in the Spring Real Estate Season with Julie & Co. Realty, LLC!
WEATHER: Where’s Spring? Some rain this morning, otherwise cloudy, high of 44. Rain likely tomorrow with a high of 65.
Man pleads guilty to killing Wilton Walmart employee
What’s Going on Saratoga Facebook Inquiry: I’m trying to decide between the Beagle School and Skidmore ECC for our little one starting preschool this fall. Any feedback on either program?
Saratoga Independent School announces Kristen Mariotti as our next Head of School, starting July 1, 2026

Plaza 15 Self Storage – Saratoga Springs’ top choice for self storage units! Offering Discounts on Select Unit Sizes! Call 518-317-5096 to get your unit today!
Saratoga Dispatch: Prime reveals new menu & new NAME PLUS: Elizabeth Sobol on SPAC’s next culinary adventures
CDTA, CDPHP bicycle program returns for 10th season – NEWS10 ABC
2 charged with sex abuse after separate incidents in Saratoga Co. – NEWS10 ABC
Saratoga to host 10th annual Margarita and Mimosa Fest
Crews battle fire in Mechanicville – NEWS10 ABC
An inside look at Saratoga County’s Animal Abuse Task Force as registry grows – CBS 6 Albany
Time is Running out to see the Saratoga Auto Museum’s Pontiac Exhibit before it closes April 26. Note: The Museum Will Be Closed Easter Sunday
Restaurants that opened and closed in March 2026 in the Capital Region – Yahoo
“Numerous hazards” as firefighters battle fire at Jay’s Auto Repair in Clifton Park – CBS 6 Albany
Baking and breaking bread with friends: a Saratoga Springs businessman delivers acts of kindness

April 1, 2026

We’re proud to announce Saratoga Central Catholic School has been named the Best Private School in the region by The Saratogian’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth year in a row!
The Posie Peddler: We’ve got fresh tulips direct from Holland — vibrant, stunning, and guaranteed to make your space feel like spring has officially arrived.
WEATHER: Cloudy today with a high of 61. Rain likely tomorrow, high of 46.
Spring is finally here, and the track is calling! As we gear up for the 2026 racing season, the BEST team is thrilled to invite you to our annual Volunteer Recruitment Event, with a fun twist of speed-dating
New York State Canal System cleanup seeks volunteers across 524 miles – WNYT.com

Residents voice concerns over proposed solar farm project in Clifton Park – WNYT.com
Historic Saratoga Springs building for sale at over $4M – NEWS10 ABC
15 Church restaurant in Saratoga sold after 12 years
The results of The Saratogian 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are in! Once again, YOUR VOTE has proven that Adirondack Trust Company is your favorite in several categories
Saratoga Dispatch: Bonus foodie Easter edition! PLUS: Saratoga news roundup, because I couldn’t resist.
5 things to know this Wednesday, April 1 – NEWS10 ABC
Affirmed Success a standout in the 2002 Carter and the eyes of Migliore | Aqueduct
Convenience store chain opening first New York location in Malta – NEWS10 ABC
Follow Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga on Facebook here
Man accused of sexual abuse involving a child in Milton – CBS 6 Albany
Corinth couple admits to neglecting 3-year-old, leading to her death – Yahoo
Saratoga Civic Pulse: Saratoga Springs Zoning Board Meeting (03/30/2026)
Harmful levels of TTHMs in drinking water spark action in Saratoga Springs
Skidmore rallies in day two at Swarthmore Invitational to finish fifth
Roohan Realty Named Best Real Estate Office in Saratoga Springs — Saratogian 2026 Readers’ Choice
Benjamin Franklin Slept Here: A Failed Journey Worth Remembering
GlobalFoundries Announces Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
What’s Going On Saratoga Facebook Page Member asks “What Happened to Harvest Grain Pizza? Their banner saying they are opening soon is about to fall down from age.”
Former Skidmore College President Philip A. Glotzbach Offers Graduation-Season Guidance for Students and Families

March 31, 2026

Roohan Realty Named Best Real Estate Office in Saratoga Springs — Saratogian 2026 Readers’ Choice
South Africa’s Grammy award-winning choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform two shows at Caffe Lena this Friday at 5pm and 8pm
Weather: Rain will break in the afternoon but then return early in the evening. High of 68. More rain likely overnight with more possible during the day Wednesday, high of 61
Saratoga Dispatch on Saratoga Report’s 6th Anniversary! Plus: Season’s first party pics! Julia Roberts in red?
Outlaw Music Festival 2026 Brings Willie Nelson and Co. to Jones Beach, SPAC, Bethel Woods NYS Music

Look TV Interviews Cecilia Dansereau-Rumsey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum – WSWHE BOCES
Spa Catholic Students Gianlucca Russo and Jake Durfee Excel at he Global Finals of the MIT Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Science & Engineering Competition 2026, a prestigious STEM competition focused on solving real-world engineering challenges
1972 No. 1 David Cassidy Hit Became a Timeless Classic – Article mentions the fact that He revealed in 2008 at a fundraiser for the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council of Saratoga County, New York, that he struggled with alcoholism
Saratoga Springs restaurant closes after 11 years
Ballston Spa Tentative Budget for 2026-2027 would exceed tax cap for 2nd year in a row
1988 death of Texas woman found in Halfmoon ruled homicide, police seek tips
Saratoga County DMV raises awareness about organ donation – NEWS10 ABC
SUMMIT UP: New at Saratoga Outdoors!
Three Vines Restaurant in Congress Plaza to close its Doors
Dunkin’ Donuts near exit 15 closing for a few weeks for renovations
What’s Going On Saratoga Facebook Post: Does anyone know if Suzanne’s playground is open for the season yet?
Saratoga Civic Pulse: A Run Through Skidmore Woods—and an Avoidable Bite
Julie & Co. Realty Featured Agent: Featured Agent! Jenn Johnson is one of our expert Realtors serving Saratoga Springs. Give her a call today! c. 518.588.1392
Saratoga Living After Hours: On Deck Overdress to Impress returns, patio season begins, and Easter brunches abound.
The west can host the Olympics. So can NYC, Lake Placid | Opinion
Saratoga Rec Weekly Newsletter
New York unions say fixing Tier 6 will drive hiring. Data suggests otherwise.

March 30, 2026

Adirondack Trust Co.: No matter how you treat yourself, you can earn points for every dollar you spend with Scorecard Rewards using your Adirondack Trust Debit Card. Now that’s sweet!
Plaza 15 Self Storage – Saratoga Springs’ top choice for self storage units! Offering Discounts on Select Unit Sizes! Call 518-317-5096 to get your unit today!
Saratoga Report with the Exclusive Full Story on Saratoga Springs’ Newest Restaurant: Viva Empanadas to Open New Saratoga Springs Location in Congress Plaza
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Rain is coming overnight and later this week.
Facebook Post questions A Saratoga Restaurant’s charge of $4.50 per item for takeout

Frankfort woman charged with hindering prosecution in 2025 Ballston assault and robbery
Strong start to postseason for riding team – Skidmore College Athletics
Dozens of “No Kings” protests across the Capital Region – WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
Car crashes into community outreach center in Clifton Park – NEWS10 ABC
Schuylerville man charged with uttering forged check in town of Wilton
Spa City Outdoor Summer Basketball League Is Back
Editorial: GE’s unpaid debt on the Hudson
Traffic stop leads to recovery of stolen vehicle in Mechanicville
Saratoga Civic Pulse: From “Drill, Baby, Drill” to Pay More to Ship a Box
Free Varicose Vein Screenings during May in Saratoga | St. Peter’s Health Partners
Tell us what you think about beer: A sustainable look at brewing – Adirondack Explorer
Saha Yoga Welcomes New Ownership and a Fresh New Look – ILoveNY.com

SARATOGA RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL UPDATES AND OFFERINGS

April 2, 2026

Welcome in the Spring Real Estate Season with Julie & Co. Realty, LLC!
Saratoga Dispatch: Prime reveals new menu & new NAME PLUS: Elizabeth Sobol on SPAC’s next culinary adventures
Saratoga to host 10th annual Margarita and Mimosa Fest
Restaurants that opened and closed in March 2026 in the Capital Region – Yahoo
Baking and breaking bread with friends: a Saratoga Springs businessman delivers acts of kindness

April 1, 2026

We’re proud to announce Saratoga Central Catholic School has been named the Best Private School in the region by The Saratogian’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth year in a row!
The Posie Peddler: We’ve got fresh tulips direct from Holland — vibrant, stunning, and guaranteed to make your space feel like spring has officially arrived.
15 Church restaurant in Saratoga sold after 12 years
Roohan Realty Named Best Real Estate Office in Saratoga Springs — Saratogian 2026 Readers’ Choice
What’s Going On Saratoga Facebook Page Member asks “What Happened to Harvest Grain Pizza? Their banner saying they are opening soon is about to fall down from age.”

March 31, 2026

Roohan Realty Named Best Real Estate Office in Saratoga Springs — Saratogian 2026 Readers’ Choice
Saratoga Springs restaurant closes after 11 years
Three Vines Restaurant in Congress Plaza to close its Doors

March 30, 2026

Adirondack Trust Co.: No matter how you treat yourself, you can earn points for every dollar you spend with Scorecard Rewards using your Adirondack Trust Debit Card. Now that’s sweet!
Saratoga Report with the Exclusive Full Story on Saratoga Springs’ Newest Restaurant: Viva Empanadas to Open New Saratoga Springs Location in Congress Plaza
Tell us what you think about beer: A sustainable look at brewing – Adirondack Explorer

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NY THOROUGHBRED AND HARNESS HORSE RACING NEWS

April 2, 2026

Welcome in the Spring Real Estate Season with Julie & Co. Realty, LLC!
Wood Memorial fair odds: Can Iron Honor pass 2-turn test?
Beckman’s Ocelli, cross-entered at Keeneland, will go to Wood – Horse Racing Nation
2016 Wood Memorial runner-up Trojan Nation finds home on the range in Wyoming
Iron Honor, Napoleon Solo Add Drama to Wood Memorial
Champion Book’em Danno Returns to Action in Carter – BloodHorse
HISA’s Fee Methodology ‘Arbitrary And Capricious’; Judge Rules In Favor Of CDI
New York Thoroughbred Breeders: Record-setter Disco Partner retires to ReRun
New York Thoroughbred Breeders: Front Run the Fed moves to Ocampo Stallions Farm
Zayas shifts tack to New York as 15-day spring meet begins
Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Mo Attitude returns to New York in improved form
NYRA, Fox Will Look to Fill Void Left by FanDuel TV’s Demise
Captain Dee Tee takes Saratoga feature

April 1, 2026

We’re proud to announce Saratoga Central Catholic School has been named the Best Private School in the region by The Saratogian’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth year in a row!
The Posie Peddler: We’ve got fresh tulips direct from Holland — vibrant, stunning, and guaranteed to make your space feel like spring has officially arrived.
Spring is finally here, and the track is calling! As we gear up for the 2026 racing season, the BEST team is thrilled to invite you to our annual Volunteer Recruitment Event, with a fun twist of speed-dating
Memorynimagination extends strong campaign
Wood Memorial on Saturday – The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby runs through the Big Apple!
Follow Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga on Facebook here
Roohan Realty Named Best Real Estate Office in Saratoga Springs — Saratogian 2026 Readers’ Choice

March 31, 2026

Roohan Realty Named Best Real Estate Office in Saratoga Springs — Saratogian 2026 Readers’ Choice
1972 No. 1 David Cassidy Hit Became a Timeless Classic – Article mentions the fact that He revealed in 2008 at a fundraiser for the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council of Saratoga County, New York, that he struggled with alcoholism
Zayas shifts tack to New York as 15-day spring meet begins – Daily Racing Form
Keeping Pace: The Will And The Ways To Replace FanDuel – Paulick Report
Gotham Winner Iron Honor Among 13 Set For Wood Memorial – Paulick Report
Champion Immersive Makes Seasonal Bow In Aqueduct’s Distaff Stakes – Paulick Report
Memorynimagination extends strong campaign
First Look: 3 Kentucky Derby preps top 15-stakes week
Flatter: Death of FanDuel TV does not have to be ‘the end’

March 30, 2026

Adirondack Trust Co.: No matter how you treat yourself, you can earn points for every dollar you spend with Scorecard Rewards using your Adirondack Trust Debit Card. Now that’s sweet!
Saratoga Report with the Exclusive Full Story on Saratoga Springs’ Newest Restaurant: Viva Empanadas to Open New Saratoga Springs Location in Congress Plaza
New York Thoroughbred Breeders: Radio Red lands first stakes win in Haynesfield
New York Thoroughbred Breeders: Sheriff Bianco, Bam’s Bliss Kiss win on Winter Claiming Championship card
Scalable lives up to favoritism in $175K Listed Top Flight
Linda Rice runs away with trainer, owners titles at Aqueduct winter meet
Classicist seeks first stakes score in Listed $150K Excelsior
New York-bred With the Angels, Champion Immersive square off in G3 Distaff
Ambushed Strikes In Saratoga Mares Open
Iron Honor stretches out in deep G2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino
The Billion Dollar Question Nobody Wants to Answer
Champion Male Sprinter Book’em Danno returns in G2 Carter presented by NYRA Bets
Paradise looks to keep it rolling in G3 Gazelle