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Senate Republicans Battle over Rural Hospital Relief Fund to Offset Medicaid Cuts

John Thune · Saratoga Springs

Senate Republicans Battle over Rural Hospital Relief Fund to Offset Medicaid Cuts

60% Center coverage: 87 sources

Senate Republicans including Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) say a new proposal to create a $15 billion relief fund for rural hospitals is not adequate to make up for tens of billions of dollars in federal Medicaid funding cuts included in the Senate megabill to enact President Trump’s agenda. Collins told reporters Wednesday that the $15 billion relief fund floated by the Senate Finance Committee is likely not the final offer from Senate Republican …See the Story

Group of horses in Saratoga Springs under quarantine

Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs

Group of horses in Saratoga Springs under quarantine

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A group of horses have been placed under quarantine in Saratoga Springs after a positive case of strangles was found in Barn 66. The horses will undergo a 14-day quarantine and the New York Racing Association is working to relocate the quarantined horses from Barn 66 to an alternate facility. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Strangles is a bacterial inf…See the Story

Precautionary quarantine of Barns 60 and 63 at Saratoga lifted

Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs

Precautionary quarantine of Barns 60 and 63 at Saratoga lifted

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the precautionary quarantines of Barns 60 and 63 at Saratoga Race Course have been lifted by the New York State Department of Agriculture (NYSDA) effective immediately. As a result, all horses stabled in Barns 60 and 63 are once again permitted to enter races, as of today, Saturday, June 28, and to train with the general horse population beginning Sunday. …See the Story

Five people injured, one arrested in two weekend ATV incidents

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SARATOGA COUNTY — Five people were injured and one person charged with misdemeanor DWI following two separate vehicle incidents that occurred during the weekend.Saratoga County · Saratoga County Read Article

The Pentacon Six TL walks through Congress Park

Come hell or high water, I’m going to make this Pentacon Six TL medium format film camera go through its paces. And with a roll of AGFA Aviphot infrared film in the chassis, and an R72 filter on the lens, I went to Saratoga Springs’ Congress Park for a few shots. And let’s start with…Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs Read Article

MacLennan to serve as Racing Secretary during Saratoga summer meet

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that Rob MacLennan will serve as Racing Secretary during the upcoming summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course. MacLennan joined NYRA in April 2021 as a Racing Official and was subsequently named Assistant Racing Secretary before taking on his current role as Racing Secretary in joint capacity with NYRA’s Senior Director of Racing Keith Doleshel in October …Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs Read Article

Commentator, 2-time Whitney winner, dies at age 24

Old Friends at Cabin Creek is saddened to announce the passing of longtime resident Commentator, who was humanely euthanized on June 27 due to long-term complications from Potomac horse fever. The son of Distorted Humor was 24. “He was well loved and we will miss him forever,” said Old Friends at Cabin Creek manager JoAnn Pepper. “He was a champion through and through and was very brave.” Commentator, who came home to Cabin Creek in 2016, compi…Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs Read Article

Grateful Dead perform at SPAC on June 28, 1988, ending three year ban

After being banned from SPAC for three years, the Grateful Dead returned on Tuesday, June 28, 1988 for one final outing at the famed Saratoga Springs venue. This being their first show since the release of 1987’s In the Dark and the Top 10 single “Touch of Grey,” a new generation of Deadheads were seeing the group for the first time, who were disparagingly referred to as ‘Touchheads’ by some veteran fans. While this was the final performance for…Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs Read Article

New thriller has local connection

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The new movie “The Sound” debuted at Scene One Milton Mall Cinemas on Friday and has several local connections. Filmmaker Brendan Devane was born and raised in Saratoga Springs and is an alumni of Saratoga High School, and one of…Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs Read Article

NYRA names MacClennan racing secretary for Saratoga meet

The New York Racing Association announced that Rob MacLennan will serve as racing secretary during the upcoming summer meet at Saratoga. MacLennan joined NYRA in April 2021 as a racing official and was subsequently named assistant racing secretary before taking on his current role as racing secretary in joint capacity with NYRA’s senior director of racing Keith Doleshel in October 2024. With Doleshel focused on other key racing department respon…Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs Read Article

Gumbo With Kendrick Kicks Off TRF Saratoga Summer Series

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF)'s 2025 Saratoga Summer Event Series will feature three evenings of food, community, and philanthropy. The events directly support TRF's mission of providing dignified lifetime care for retired Thoroughbreds and offering life-changing opportunities through its TRF Second Chances Program. Gumbo with Kendrick Date: Monday, July 21 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St…Saratoga Springs, New York · Saratoga Springs Read Article

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