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ANNOUNCEMENT: We go behind the paywall Monday July 21.
Thank you to all our readers who have made the launch of the Dispatch a wonderful success. We soft-launched June 16, and already can boast thousands of pageviews a day. Thank you!
(If only pageviews were enough…)
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Deadline to file claim form in local class action July 17, 2025
Publisher of local paper settles in class action claim
More stories from the Dispatch, in case you missed them…
Meet the SSPD’s mystery social media star
The witty-yet-anonymous, on-duty poster has kept people guessing — until now.
City Council hears calls to change immigration
Democrats and other speakers lay down proposed policy changes after ICE activity is reported in the city.
Barber to the Spa’s top jockeys opens downtown shop
The new Saratoga Barber Club offers sharp cuts for jockeys and anyone aiming to look race day ready.
Learn how Leadership Saratoga teams help nonprofits, perennially
Nonprofits: Read here for how you can get the assistance you may need.
Dan DeFederici’s smattering of Spa City news
The editor of Saratoga Report, Dan De Federicis, talks about all things Saratoga in his latest column. He talk about Siro’s and Treehouse, the Daily Gazette and us at the Dispatch (Thanks, Dan!), but his list of currently closed, small hotels is surprising.
Chow Bella celebrates 5 years with a huge new Broadway locale
The new digs make room for the addition of a crucial new service for Saratoga’s pups.