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Report: Battlefield adds to local economy
More than 116,000 people visited the Saratoga National Historical Park in 2024 and spent $8.2 million in the area, generating over $10.3 million of economic activity, says a story in Saratoga Today. They are basing their numbers on a park service report. Overall, the the National Park Service found that visitors spent $29 billion in communities near national parks, including $11.1 billion in lodging alone, the story says.
“Milk with Dignity” continues
A group of migrant rights advocates posted outside the Hannaford Supermarket located at 27-41 Gansevoort Rd. in South Glens Falls Wednesday afternoon to prompt the grocery store chain to pay a premium for local milk, and thereby give dairy workers better working condition, the Post-Star writes. The “Milk with Dignity” campaign began in 2014 as a way to set standards and practices aimed at improving working conditions on the farms that supply milk to large dairy corporations. In 2017, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Holdings, Inc. became the first company to sign on, the story says.
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Haudenosaunee story of creation comes to West Stockbridge
Readers will have plenty to do in Saratoga Springs this weekend, between the book festival and concerts, but if you happen to head over to Massachusetts, you might check out performance that tells the Haudenosaunee story of creation, WAMC reports. The “Turtle Island” show in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Friday features a giant inflatable turtle puppet, songs, and dance. The story involves Skywoman who gives birth to a daughter, and the daughter gives birth to twins, a right-handed and left-handed twin, who come to represent the push and pull of positive and negative energy and the creative forces, the story says.
Deadly BB gun accident begets a negligent homicide conviction
Brendan Carl, 26, who shot and killed his longtime friend and roommate with a BB gun last spring pleaded guilty to negligent homicide, avoiding the stricter charge of second degree manslaughter, the Times Union says. Carl admitted to killing 27-year-old Michael Collins. The guilty plea will place Carl in jail for one to three years.
Events
Saratoga Social Cycling Oktoberfest edition
Oct. 4, 1 p.m.: Saratoga Social Cycling will be hosting their first annual Oktoberfest ride, Saturday Oct. 4, with a ride from Saratoga up to Dancing Grain Brewery. Check out this cool opportunity to celebrate Autumn! No alcohol drinking required!
Congregate at 1 p.m. Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs; leave for Dancing Grain at 1:30. It’s a 27 mile round trip ride.
Find me in Franklin Square
Oct. 4, 11 a.m.: The Saratoga Preservation Foundation is presenting a special Autumn program “Find Me in Franklin Square” hosted by Patrice Mastrianni, author of children’s book Find Me in Saratoga. This program is geared towards our city’s little preservationists and their families! This walking tour - inspired by Mastrianni’s charming book - will be centered around Saratoga Spring’s oldest residential neighborhood, Franklin Square. Meet at the dining room of Franklin Square Market at 55 Railroad Place. Prior to the tour, guests are invited to enjoy lemonade and cookies, courtesy of Franklin Square Market. Children must always be accompanied by an adult during the tour. Recommended age is 6 and older.
Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square Sunday Stroll
Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m.: Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Director, presents “Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square” Sunday Stroll. Sponsored by Impressions of Saratoga, this tour will focus on the Franklin Square neighborhood of Saratoga Springs - the oldest residential neighborhood of Saratoga Springs. This tour meets at the NW corner of Division Street and Railroad Place. The Franklin Square neighborhood is characterized by beautiful Greek Revival houses, which became occupied by wealthy part-time and full-time residents of the city as the population grew.
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