The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that retired Grade-1 winning jockey, longtime NYRA jockey valet and Brooklyn, N.Y. native Nick Santagata is the 2026 recipient of the Mike Venezia Memorial Award. Santagata, the winner of 4,144 races…
Nick Santagata to receive Mike Venezia Memorial Award on August 2
Wednesdays added to Breakfast and Thoroughbred Farm Tour schedule
Saratoga Race Course today announced an updated schedule for its highly popular Breakfast and Thoroughbred Farm Tours, presented by New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB), with the addition of weekly Wednesday tours beginning July 29 to coincide with the first…
Cardona’s celebrates summer racing season with “The Starting Gate”
Cardona’s Market, the family-owned Italian specialty grocer and caterer, today launched “The Starting Gate,” its first-ever breakfast sandwich to celebrate the start of the summer racing season. The Starting Gate will be available exclusively at Cardona’s Saratoga Market location beginning…
Dunkin’ celebrates grand reopening of next generation store in Somerset County
Residents who live and work in Somerset County can now experience Dunkin’s next generation store design at 1067 Easton Ave. in the community of Somerset within Franklin Township. To celebrate the grand reopening, the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members 18…
Cardona’s Market partners with women’s national soccer star and Capital Region Native Claire Hutton to donate equipment to Albany Soccer Club
Following the successful launch of “The Hutton”, named in honor of U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Captain and Capital Region native Claire Hutton, Cardona’s Market dropped off a largescale delivery of soccer gear donated by its customers as part of…
SARATOGA HIGHLIGHTS: WEEK 2
WHAT: Week 2 of the Saratoga Summer Meet WHEN: Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 12 TICKETS: Season admission passes at NYRA.com/SeasonPass; single-day tickets at NYRA.com. Week 2 Specials: 20% off reserved picnic tables in the Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock; $10…
Saratoga summer meet to feature expanded STAR program
In addition to a slate of family friendly events, the summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will feature an expanded schedule for the Students of Thoroughbred Racing (NYRA STAR) program, which will now be offered every Thursday through Sunday…
food and beverage offerings await fans at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course, in partnership with Levy Restaurants, will feature a variety of new food and beverage offerings for the 2026 summer meet, highlighted by Opening Weekend specials, a new collectible cup series, new food vendors, and a variety of…
STUYVESANT PLAZA BRINGS ABERCROMBIE & FITCH BACK TO THE CAPITAL REGION
Stuyvesant Plaza, the Capital Region’s premier open-air retail destination, will welcome the much-anticipated return of Abercrombie & Fitch to the Capital Region in 2027. The iconic American lifestyle brand – renowned for its effortless, high-quality pieces crafted for every occasion…
Special events schedule unveiled for summer meet at Saratoga
Saratoga Race Course today announced its expansive lineup of attractions and special events for the 2026 summer meet. Highlighted by the 157th edition of the Grade I, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 29, and the Grade I, $1…