Saratoga Springs NewsLocal news for Saratoga Springs, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Car News: Saratoga Museum honors GM Centennial, Cadillac- July 4, 2008 On any list of the 100 most beautiful, luxurious, technologically advanced cars in history, you will undoubtedly see a few Cadillacs.http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/car-news-saratoga-museum-honors-gm-centennia... Late night eats in Saratoga: Kristi Gustafson returns to Toga next week ... On the Edge- July 4, 2008 Next week, we'll be in Saratoga Springs for NightCam. We're heading to Gaffney's and Max London's, but will also be doing a print story on late night eats in the Spa City.http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/late-night-eats-in-saratoga-kristi-gustafson... Middleweight Joval to face McGirt in Saratoga- July 4, 2008 Middleweight contender Raymond Joval is scheduled to face prospect and champion's son James "Buddy" McGirt Jr.http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/middleweight-joval-to-face-mcgirt-in-saratog... PHD is seeing more Lime disease cases- July 3, 2008 The county Public Health Department is getting 10 to 15 confirmed reports of Lyme disease every day, and the county appears to be headed for a record year for the disease. That indicates deer ticks carrying the Lyme bacteria are living in the county's grasslands and woods, although state officials don't yet consider the disease endemic to the county.http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/phd-is-seeing-more-lime-disease-cases?fromrs... City wants former gas station cleaned up- July 3, 2008 The former Getty station at the five-way junction of South Broadway, Circular Street and Route 50 attracts skateboarders, some of whom attempt dangerous stunts. Although officials and residents long have complained about the site, which has been empty for more than a decade, officials took action after someone shot photos of teen skateboarders dangling from the top of a steel canopy that used to shelter people pumping gasoline.http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/city-wants-former-gas-station-cleaned-up?fro... Assemblyman McDonald launches bid to succeed Bruno- July 2, 2008 Assembly Roy McDonald formally launched his campaign to succeed State Senator Joseph L. Bruno, addressing crowds of supporters in Troy and Saratoga Springs.http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/assemblyman-mcdonald-launches-bid-to-succeed... 741-pound man sees great results of Robotic gastric bypass- July 2, 2008 A local resident may be the largest patient to ever undergo a robotic gastric bypass surgery said his doctor. Benjamin Moore, 27, had the minimally invasive surgery done on April 30 when he weighed 650 pounds. Robotic gastric bypass is similar to laparoscopic surgery where specialized instruments with cameras attached are inserted through small incisions in the abdomen. Moore, who started the program weighing 741 pounds, was required to lose a percentage of his body through diet and exercise...http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/741-pound-man-sees-great-results-of-robotic-... Senate race prompts political shuffle- July 2, 2008 Shortly after Joseph Bruno made his announcement that he would be vacating the seat he has held in the state Senate, a political game of musical chairs quickly ensued, spread over two counties. The Republican Senate majority leader from Brunswick has held a Senate position for more than 30 years. The latest potential candidate to throw his hat into the ring is Democrat Michael Russo. On Monday, the district director for Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Greenport, announced in a prepared...http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/senate-race-prompts-political-shuffle?fromrs... Democrat for Assembly says taxes inequitable- July 2, 2008 A proposal to increase state income taxes on millionaires in order to raise money for local property tax relief merits "a serious look," Democratic Assembly candidate Ian McGaughey said Monday. "It makes sense to me," said McGaughey, who is seeking the 112th Assembly District seat now held by Roy McDonald, R-Saratoga. McDonald is not seeking re-election in the fall because he is running for the state Senate seat being vacated by Joseph Bruno, R-Brunswick, who is retiring. McGaughey said the...http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/democrat-for-assembly-says-taxes-inequitable... Fan club formed for Saratoga racing crowd- July 2, 2008 Enter the Thoroughbred Racing Fans Association. The newly minted nonprofit will arrive at the Saratoga Race Course for the first time this summer, providing what organizers say is the sport's first fan club. Organizers say the association could help galvanize longtime fans and bridge the gap between those unaffiliated with the equine world and those who can plop down $2 at the betting window as if they're ordering a Big Mac at McDonald's. "How long is a furlong What does it mean when a horse..http://www.topix.net/saratoga-springs/2008/07/fan-club-formed-for-saratoga-racing-crowd?fr... |