Lauren Halligan
Troy Record
Capital District, New York, NY, United States
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Saratoga Chamber president shares perspective on navigating COVID pandemic in new book
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Todd Shimkus recently released a book titled “I’m Not Ready For This” that is raising funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. With this me… → Read More
Proctors and the REP announce 2023-2024 subscription season
Proctors Collaborative took its patrons to the Big Top on Monday night as Proctors in Schenectady and Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany announced their 2023-2024 seasons during a circus-themed ba… → Read More
Wilton eatery serving up Mexican and American fare
A new local eatery recently made its debut in Saratoga County, serving both Mexican and American cuisine in a diner setting. → Read More
Upton Coffee Company set to open later this year in Stillwater
A new coffee shop called Upton Coffee Company is slated to open later this year in southern Saratoga County. → Read More
Award-winning ‘Hadestown’ visits Capital Region – Saratogian
Capital Region audiences are being transported way down to “Hadestown” as the genre-defying new musical continues through Sunday at Proctors. → Read More
Dervish, one of Ireland’s leading live acts, coming to Capital Region
Irish folk band Dervish is coming to the Capital Region to kick off the Passport Series at Proctors Collaborative with some Irish flare. → Read More
Stephen Pearcy of Ratt makes tour stop in Cohoes
Stephen Pearcy came to party in Cohoes over the weekend, giving eventgoers an evening of Ratt’s greatest hits. → Read More
The Cookie Jar by Mel set to open first first brick-and-mortar location
Local business The Cookie Jar by Mel is gearing up to open its first brick-and-mortar location while giving back to an organization that helped make it all possible. → Read More
Owner, developer look to transform Wilton Mall into mixed-use destination
WILTON, N.Y. — The Wilton Mall is being reimagined as a mixed-use destination with luxury rental residences. Macerich, which owns the Wilton Mall along with dozens of others around the country, and… → Read More
Historic performing arts centers in upstate New York advocating for state funding
Historic performing arts centers in upstate New York advocating for state funding → Read More
Chick-fil-A set to open three restaurants in area in 2023
CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — Chick-fil-A is coming to the Capital Region, with three area restaurants set to open in 2023. The first area Chick-fil-A, slated to open this spring/summer in Greene County, … → Read More
New Saratoga Senior Center nearing completion
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Saratoga Senior Center is preparing for a move, as construction on its new home nears completion. At the center’s most recent membership meeting, executive director Lois Celeste updated seniors on the project’s progress. Following a groundbreaking in June of 2022, Celeste shared that the upcoming relocation is on track for this May, when the center’s operations are… → Read More
New Malta business appeals to music-lovers
MALTA, N.Y. — Area music-lovers have a new place to shop with the opening of Spa City Music. The new business, located at 2639 Rt. 9 in Malta next to Nanola, opened its doors in late January with thousands of vinyl records to browse, along with turntables, home audio equipment, guitars, keyboards, jukeboxes and more. Spa City Music is owned and operated by Jeff Faltskog, whose name may sound… → Read More
5 Questions: Grammy winner, Capital Region native Charlie Post
Capital Region native Charlie Post was recently honored for Best Classical Engineered Album, Classical with “Bates: Philharmonia Fantastique – The Making Of The Orchestra” at the … → Read More
SPAC announces 2023 classical amphitheater season
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) recently announced the return of its resident companies – New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra – to their summer home in Saratoga Springs for a celebratory season that will feature masterworks from the classical cannon, alongside SPAC premieres and debuts. New York City Ballet returns with the full company from July… → Read More
PDT Market specialty grocery store set to open in Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A specialty grocery store is opening soon in the Spa City with the debut of PDT Market – a place to eat, shop and learn. Set in the former Price Chopper Limited space… → Read More
Eddie F’s opens second seafood eatery location in Saratoga County – Saratogian
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — Local seafood eatery Eddie F’s is expanding, with a second Saratoga County location now open in Clifton Park. The new restaurant, set at 1742 Rt. 9, is now open and offering al… → Read More
Night Work Bread to open soon in Ballston Spa
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Local business Night Work Bread is opening up shop in the village of Ballston Spa with its first brick-and-mortar bakery. The company, founded in 2021 by Leigh Rathner and Cindy Rosenberg, is planting roots in the community at 3 Science St. in Ballston Spa. The building is currently undergoing renovations and is expected to open to the public soon. Night Work Bread will… → Read More
Racing City Chorus to offer Sing-A-Long Singing Valentine program
The Racing City Chorus is offering a special opportunity for romantics to sing to their sweethearts this Valentine’s Day → Read More
Bread Basket Cake Shop celebrates grand opening
Bread Basket Bakery now has a space completely dedicated to cake. → Read More