By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Phil Barrett, the Clifton Park Town Supervisor who chairs the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, says his county is unlikely to join Washington County and perhaps Warren County in any effort to raise the sales tax.
The Washington County Board expressed hope that Warren and Saratoga Counties would join it in pursuing a 1% county sales tax increase that would raise the total sales …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, is Saturday, June 8, at 6:41 p.m. at Saratoga Race Course.
Typically held at Belmont Park in Long Island, the horse race moves to Saratoga this year and in 2025 to allow for construction at Belmont Park. It is the first time the oldest of the Triple Crown events, first …
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By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
Lake George and Warren County want more winter tourism and year-round allure. With the occupancy tax spinning out millions and millions of dollars annually, the county has entered the promotional business — providing the $3-million that launched Winter Dreams outdoors at the Fort William Henry.
With that kind of moolah available to invest, here’s an idea that I believe could strengthen the local economy in …
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Sunny day, friendly walkable City neighborhoods, pretty stoops and street-facing architecture, open parks, a community rich in musicians and equally abundant in music-lovers who are happy to show up for a celebration.
Somerville, Massachusetts, where one of my daughters lives, has parlayed this set of elements into a festive day of music sharing called Porchfest. Just bands hanging out mostly on porches but also …
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