Horse racing like you're never seen it before
Election-time letter to the editor. Sepsis is a real pain.
Welcome to the “Lunch Break” email from the editors of Saratoga Dispatch.
In this issue:
Top: Buy a really nice car at auction
Mid: Letter to the editor, on elections
Bottom: Artist’s unique take on Saratoga’s horses
Announcements
DOH says: Beware of Sepsis during awareness month
During Sepsis Awareness Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) warn New Yorkers of all ages about the risks of sepsis, a severe and life-threatening, but often preventable, condition. While anyone can develop sepsis, older adults are among those at highest risk, a joint press release from the departments says. Sepsis is the body’s extreme and life-threatening response to an infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. While sepsis is a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals, a fact sheet from the Sepsis Alliance says, approximately 90% of cases occur in the community, making early recognition by everyone critical, the state departments say. Approximately 6% of hospitalizations are due to sepsis and 35% of in-hospital deaths are due to sepsis. According to NYSDOH, severe sepsis and septic shock impact approximately 73,000 adults and 600 children in New York each year.
Buy a famous car at auction, or watch
Bidding is now live for the 9th Annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction, Sept. 18 to 21, a press release from Discover Saratoga says. Collectors and enthusiasts can begin placing their pre-bids today, securing their chance to own one of more than 250 remarkable motorcars and 120+ pieces of rare automobilia and collectibles. Hosted on the beautiful grounds of the Saratoga Casino Hotel, the Auction kicks off this Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 to 9 p.m., with the Fast Lane VIP Concert featuring Soul Session, an electrifying start to a weekend of horsepower, heritage, and high-stakes bidding.
This year’s roster is nothing short of world-class, spanning Italian supercars, American muscle, British luxury, and historic collectibles. An array of neon signs, vintage gas pumps, and rare automobilia will also be up for grabs.
Contact: Megan Hennessey, Saratoga Automobile Museum, megan@saratogaautomuseum.org
Letter to the editors
Kiernan for Commissioner
Hello,
I’m proud to support JoAnne Kiernan for Commissioner of Finance. With more than 26 years of experience as a CPA and nearly a decade on the Saratoga Springs School Board, JoAnne has proven she is both financially skilled and deeply committed to public service.
As Deputy Mayor, she has seen firsthand how city finances shape our quality of life, and she is ready to bring transparency, accountability, and long-term planning to City Hall. JoAnne is not a politician — she’s a problem solver, a listener, and a neighbor who will put our community first.
As a long time Saratoga Springs resident, business owner and volunteer, I support JoAnne.
Dorothy Rogers-Bullis, Saratoga Springs
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Artist’s unique take on horse art lands first major Saratoga sale
Dallas transplant Daniel Fairley makes his Saratoga debut on Phila Street, where diners at a buzzy new hotspot have already snapped up one of his quirky works.
By: Abby Tegnelia
When artist Daniel Fairley moved to Saratoga in April, he had no idea that he would soon make a name for himself in the horse art sub-genre. But his irreverent style quickly made him stand out.
The solo commissioned artist in new Phila Street hotspot Standard Fare, Fairley’s works have created their own side buzz during the buzzy opening of the new restaurant by the owners of Bocage Champagne bar. And the “wild” (think more Where the Wild Things Are, less free-roaming stallion) painting hanging near the hostess stand quickly became a crowd favorite.
So much so, in fact, that it’s already hanging on a wall in
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