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Rain keeps falling in Spa City

It’s been a wet start to the track season. The Spa City has seen more than its share of rain in the past few days. Heavy downpours have taken their toll and turf racing had to be canceled for two days. As our Dave Detling reports, the weather is the one thing people aren’t betting on.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 07:24 PM
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Wet weather continues at the track

The 140th track season at Saratoga got off to a wet start. And while they didn't come out in the numbers NYRA was hoping for, tens of thousands of racing fans braved the elements for the season opener. Dave Detling joins us from the Saratoga bureau with what that means for day two at the Spa.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 01:08 PM
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Skelos to stop in Saratoga

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos continues his upstate tour today with a meeting at the Saratoga Race Course with Assemblyman Roy McDonald and other officials.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 10:03 AM
Many turn out for first Saratoga race day

Despite the wet weather, plenty of people braved the rain to play the ponies in Saratoga, however, five races had to be moved from the turf to the main track.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 06:49 AM
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Wet start to Saratoga racing season

Well, it's not the weather racing fans were hoping for, but plenty of people braved the elements to watch the horses take to the track for the first time this year and those we spoke with say Mother Nature couldn't spoil their day. Our Dave Detling has more from the Saratoga Race Course.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 06:48 AM
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The track and the economy

Traditionally, people come from far and wide to visit the historic Saratoga Race Course. But with rising fuel and food prices, are people stretching their dollars to make the trek? Our Steve Ference set out to find out.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 06:45 AM
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NYRA looking forward to great season

It was a soggy wet start to the 140th racing season at Saratoga, but NYRA officials are still looking forward to a great season. Kaitlyn Ross has more now on Opening Day and the outlook for the season ahead.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 06:44 AM
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Weather keeps people away from downtown Saratoga

Tens of thousands of people passed through the turnstiles at the Saratoga Race Course for the 140th opening day and traditionally, fans make their way to the bars and restaurants downtown. But as our Ken Jubie reports, spirits downtown were a bit soggy this time around.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 06:43 AM
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Opening Day at the track

The Spa City is pumped for another exciting season of horse racing. The 140th season at the Saratoga Race Course kicks off today.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 01:32 PM
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Clinton meets with AMD chairman

New York Senator Hillary Clinton met with AMD's executive chairman Hector Ruiz on Wednesday.

FULL STORY >> 07/23/2008 01:11 PM
Great giveaways at the track

There may not be any bobble heads on the list this year, but NYRA officials said there are several great giveaways this racing season.

FULL STORY >> 07/23/2008 10:23 AM
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Racing franchise agreement done, almost

Racing returns to Saratoga. And as Curtis Schick explains, many of questions facing the franchise have answers, almost.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 07:42 AM
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Spa City gearing up for opening day

The clock's counting down until the gates open at the Saratoga Race Course. Crews are busy with final touches before Wednesday's crowd. But as our Dave Detling reports, they're not the only ones gearing up.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 06:58 AM
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Siro’s Cup benefits Center for Disability Services

A Saratoga track season tradition continued with the 15th annual Earl B. Feiden Siro's Cup to benefit the Center For Disability Services. The goal was to raise money for the Center.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/22/2008 10:48 PM
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PCBs found in area drinking water supplies

A new report by the New York State Department of Health says PCBs are in a number of town and village drinking water supplies.
Our Steve Ference finds out what it means - and what may be done about it.

FULL STORY >> 07/22/2008 05:27 PM
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Recovery going well for teen struck by lightning

An Averill Park teenager who was struck by lightning Friday night at the Saratoga County Fair is at home recovering. Our Kaitlyn Ross caught up with her and her family to see how she's doing.

FULL STORY >> 07/22/2008 03:17 PM
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Gearing up for opening day at the track

The 140th season at the Saratoga Race Course begins Wednesday. And Tuesday, NYRA is worked on some last-minute details, getting everything ready for the big day.

FULL STORY >> 07/22/2008 10:58 AM
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Track horses arrive at airport

It's a sure sign the Saratoga racing season is upon us. A plane carrying thoroughbred horses en route to the race track arrived at the Albany International Airport bright and early Monday morning.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/22/2008 06:25 AM
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Last Student Standing contest underway

Fly 92.3's Last Student Standing competition is officially underway at Clifton Park Center.

FULL STORY >> 07/21/2008 12:43 PM
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Teen lightning strike victim released from hospital

A teenage girl who was struck by lightning at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds last week is resting at home.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/21/2008 09:47 AM
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