Novak: Missing Bobby » Nov 17, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- It was quiet this summer on the Oklahoma Oval, and no throngs of horsemen gathered outside Barn 72. This used to be a meeting place, one of the first stops a Turf writer would make in the Saratoga mornings. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Sweat lodge deaths: woman was in 'top shape' Oct 12, 2009
"If you put people in a restrictive, airtight structure, you are going to use up all oxygen," he said by phone on Saturday from his home in Saratoga Springs, New York. "And if you're doing a sweat, you're going to use it up that much faster.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Sweat lodge victim's family says she was in shape Oct 11, 2009
"If you put people in a restrictive, airtight structure, you are going to use up all oxygen," he said by phone Saturday from his home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. "And if you're doing a sweat, you're going to use it up that much faster.". American Indian sweat lodges typically hold about 12 people and are covered with blankets made of natural materials, such as cotton or wool, and the air flow isn't restricted, he said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
10 minutes with David Zecchini Oct 8, 2009
David Zecchini, the owner of two restaurants in Saratoga Springs, has a taste for pasta, steak, sports cars and Italian music, but don t feed him birds or snails. What made you decide to start singing Italian songs when you walk around your restaurants. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Blink 182 Cancels NY Show Sep 2, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2009 ... Blink 182 Cancels Saratoga Springs, NY, Show After Death Of Friend Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein ... (AP) 00004000 Pop-punk band Blink-182 has pulled out of its show in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., saying band members were grieving the death of their friend, celebrity disc jockey Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Borel back on Mine That Bird for next two starts Sep 1, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Reunited and it feels so good. Calvin Borel, who guided Mine That Bird to his 50-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby, will be back aboard the gelding for his next two starts - the $350,000 Goodwood Stakes on Oct. 10 and the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Nov. 7 - trainer Chip Woolley confirmed Monday morning. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Verdasco, Wozniacki win at Pilot Pen Aug 30, 2009
Summer Bird soars in Travers Stakes: Summer Bird splashed his way to a 31/2-length victory over long shot Hold Me Back on Saturday in the Travers Stakes in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and added thoroughbred racing's Midsummer Derby to his Belmont Stakes victory two months ago. The Associated Press. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Claire Novak » Aug 27, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- He's a man of few words who prefers to let his horses do the talking. But we learned one thing in the wake of Tim Ice's Belmont Stakes upset with 11-1 shot Summer Bird -- when he does talk, it's a good idea to listen. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Mesa Falls Marathon results Aug 25, 2009
39 Will NIELSON SARATOGA SPRINGS UT USA Half M 35 - 39 1:48:24. 40 Megan REINKE ASHTON ID USA Half F 25 - 29 1:48:54. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
City to host Ms. Wheelchair America pageant this weekend Aug 24, 2009
Ms. Wheelchair New York -- Deanna LaBuzzetta lives in Saratoga Springs. She volunteers at Cornell Cooperative Extension for the Master Gardeners, and is a member of Unlimited Gardens, Where Abilities Grow. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The RUSH results Aug 18, 2009
38 Jory DALLING SARATOGA SPRINGS UT Inter Clydesdale 2:56:49. 39 Aaron JOHN RIGBY ID Inter M 30-34 2:56:49. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Baffert humbled by Hall Aug 15, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Bob Baffert never has been at a loss for words. Until now. (Albany Times Union)
California racing legends hon00004000ored Aug 14, 2009
Now, these unlikely legends of California racing will be celebrated today in New York when the class of 2009 is inducted into racing's National Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs. Trainer Bob Baffert will enter the hall along with a horse owned by his best friend, former Sacramentan Mike Pegram's Silverbulletday. (Fresno Bee)
Baffert on his way into racing's hall of fame Aug 12, 2009
Also being inducted Friday into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., are trainer Janet Elliot, jockey Eddie Maple and horses Silverbulletday, Tiznow and Ben Nevis II. After the ceremony, the honorees will ride around Saratoga Race Course in a parade of vintage cars. Elliot is the just the second woman and first female trainer elected to the hall. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Capital Grand condo project falls victim to tight credit market Aug 10, 2009
The economy also has prompted Norstar to delay indefinitely its plans to build 18 luxury condos on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, Higgins said. That decision was reached even though Norstar invested $1. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Baby born outside upstate N.Y. firehouse Aug 5, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) ---- Firefighters in an upstate New York city didn't have to go far to help a woman deliver her baby. When Cora Burns of Saratoga Springs went into labor Monday morning, the plan was for her neighbor to drive her to give birth at a hospital in another city 20 miles away. (North County Times)
Top bidder to get WTEN Jul 3, 2009
The Chapter 11 filing added Young to a significant list of media companies that have filed for bankruptcy protection in the past year -- including Journal Register Co., owner of The Record in Troy and The Saratogian in Saratoga Springs; Tribune Co., owner of 23 television stations and several major newspapers; and The Philadelphia Newspapers LLC.. It's tempting, then, to lump Young's struggles with the rest of the industry. (Albany Times Union)
Families join forces for great vacation values Jun 30, 2009
In Florida, Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs Resort are brand-new with a third villa resort slated to open later this summer. Another resort is expected to open at Disneyland in California in the fall. (CNN -- Travel)
HORSE RACING NOTES: Wygod filly could race in Gold Cup (4) Jun 21, 2009
Harty probably will follow a similar path with Colonel John and run at Hollywood Park before the end of its meet followed by a return to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for its summer handicap races. -- Don't expect to see brilliant female sprinter Indian Blessing at Del Mar after her dismal fourth-place finish in Sunday's Desert Stormer Handicap at Hollywood Park. (North County Times)
FANTASY BASEBALL: Buy or sell Boston's Lester? May 30, 2009
-- Jake, Saratoga Springs, NY. I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- I'm still buying Lester. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
'Card check' bill on city of Albany agenda May 19, 2009
The council resolution is supported by Workers United local 471, with offices in Saratoga Springs. The union is affiliated with the. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Cheap Summer Getaways Might Go Away May 9, 2009
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Cash-strapped Americans looking for a cheap getaway at a state park or campground this summer are likely to find instead reduced hours, higher fees and closed beaches and pools. State parks and historic sites across the nation have had to cut back because of budgets squeezed by the economic downturn, said Philip McKnelly, executive director of the National Association of State Parks Directors. (Click2Houston, TX)
Back in the Derby May 2, 2009
Baffert found out last week he will be inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs in August. And here, this week, he once again is a major player in the Kentucky Derby. (Albany Times Union)
Wildlife art show opens Saturday in Fallbrook Apr 30, 2009
Nick Ryan of Saratoga Springs, Utah; Kim Shaklee of Brighton, Colo. Gary Simchuk of Kalispell, Mont. (North County Times)
Men's and Women's Track Run Fast Times At Mt. Sac Relays Apr 19, 2009
Junior (Harpswell, Maine) and freshman (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.) also qualified in the 5,000 running respective times of 16:31. 26 and 16:41. (Friars.com)
Condominium Living: A room with a vieweven in dark times Mar 22, 2009
Condo projects in Albany, Cohoes and Saratoga Springs have stalled or been converted to apartments a more recession-proof market in the past six months as the economy soured ... There are lenders who may have backed off, said Sonny Bonacio, who runs in Saratoga Springs ... The Saratoga Springs builder said when he typically bids on land he will pay no more than $50,000 to $60,000 for each condo he can construct there. (Albany Business Review, NY)
