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Porsche Car Show to Take Place July 19

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Porsche fans, families, and auto enthusiasts, mark your calendars. The Saratoga Automobile Museum is cranking up the excitement for its annual Porsche Car Show, proudly presented by Porsche of Clifton Park, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

Get ready for a day packed with family fun, sleek design, and pure Porsche passion as hundreds of these legendary cars surround the Museum in the heart of the Saratoga Spa State Park.

This isn’t just a car show. It’s a full Porsche experience. From iconic vintage models to the latest high-performance machines, the event will showcase a stunning lineup that is sure to excite long-time enthusiasts and inspire the next generation of car lovers. Guests can enjoy food and drinks on site, great company, and much more.

“The Porsche community shows up big for this event every year,” said Megan Hennessey, Executive Director of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. “It is such a fun day for everyone, from families to collectors to anyone who loves great cars. We are especially grateful to Porsche of Clifton Park and their GM, Christian Trujillo, for being incredible supporters of the Museum and helping make this such a vibrant, must-see experience.”

There is even more to enjoy. Visitors can explore the Museum’s feature exhibition, Speed. Style, Legacy: The Corvette Story, which highlights six jaw-dropping Corvettes from the General Motors Heritage Collection.

Want to drive your own Porsche? Enter the Museum’s Sweepstakes for a chance to win a brand new 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman S. A small donation to the Museum could put you in the driver’s seat of your dream car. Enter now at www.saratogaautomuseum.org.

Vehicle pre-registration is $15 per car and includes two Museum admissions. Day-of registration is $20 per car. The Porsche Car Show will be held at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY.

For registration and sweepstakes entry, visit www.saratogaautomuseum.org.

James “Jim” Vincent Chatfield 

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Obituaries.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — James “Jim” Vincent Chatfield, 87, of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. A Funeral Service was held on July 15 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to Youth on Course (www.youthoncourse.org). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. 

Michael P. Sullivan 

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BALLSTON SPA — Michael P. Sullivan passed away on July 14, 2025. Calling hours will be held Saturday, July 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, followed by a service at 12:30 p.m. Immediately after the service there will be an interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. For condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Michael Edward Foskett

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BALLSTON SPA — Michael Edward Foskett passed away on July 14, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.  He will be remembered with love for his sharp mind, good sense of humor and wit, and the special way he made those around him feel valued, seen and loved.  For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com. 

July 18 – July 24, 2025             

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Blotter.

Saratoga County Court

Clinton H. Waddell, 41, of Middle Grove, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years of incarceration after pleading guilty to felony DWI, charged August 2024 in Greenfield.

Robert Ray Spearman, 59, of Saratoga Springs was sentenced to 1 ½ to 3 years of incarceration after pleading guilty to felony criminal contempt, arrested by Saratoga Springs Police and charged April 2025 in Saratoga Springs. 

Joshua D. Soden, 29, of Mechanicville was sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to felony DWI, arrested by New York State Police and charged February 2025 in Malta

The Good Samaritans

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

Letters TO THE EDITOR

Last Thursday, opening day at the track, we experienced thunderstorms just after 7PM. A furious little squall knocked down a tree between the Northway Exit 14 and Union Avenue. The trunk was at windshield height and blocked the merge lane and the right lane. I was driving a van and was able to stop and block the road. My flashers were blinking while I called the police. A truck with many ladders (a roofing crew?) passed me and pulled over. Another car pulled over and an immense man got out in the rain and 1/4” hail. This man tried to move the tree but it was too big. The people in the stopped truck got out and they  had axes. They chopped the tree in half and helped the big fellow move it off the road. When the police arrived the road was cleared!

I say THANK YOU to these unknown men who deserve a round of applause if not a commendation from the city for clearing the road and possibly saving a life or two! The tree was at windshield height and I shudder when I think of a car or pickup hitting that trunk and breaking someone’s neck.

– H.J. Simpson

Spa Catholic Baseball Champs to be Honored at Yankee Stadium

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Image via Saratoga Central Catholic. 


SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Saratoga Central Catholic state champion varsity baseball team will be honored by the New York Yankees during a special pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium prior to a game against the Minnesota Twins.

Those interested in attending the game can save 50% on tickets by ordering at this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Saratogacentral2. A portion of each ticket sold through this special offer will benefit the Saratoga Central Catholic baseball program.

The Spa Catholic Saints won the Section 2 Class C Championship on June 14, defeating Deposit-Hancock 4 to 0. It was the first baseball title in the school’s history, and only the second state championship for any sport in school history.

Saratoga Bridges Hosting Golf Classic

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WILTON — Saratoga Bridges will be hosting the 22nd Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic at the McGregor Links Country Club on Monday, July 28. Participants can compete with other golfers for the best overall score.

The event begins with registration at 9:30 a.m., followed by lunch, and then tee-off at 12:30 p.m. Golfers will receive a special golf apparel gift from Saratoga Bridges and their sponsors, as well as a complimentary drink ticket for the bar, with a beverage cart available on the course. Once all golfers have finished the course, dinner will be served buffet style during an awards ceremony. To learn more and to purchase tickets, please visit www.saratogabridges.org.

12th Annual Sarcoma Strong 5K Run/Walk Returns to Spa State Park

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 12th Annual Sarcoma Strong 5K Run/Walk will be held on August 9 at the Saratoga Spa State Park.

The purpose of the run/walk is to both raise awareness of sarcoma (a cancer found in connective tissues, bones, cartilage, fatty tissue, and muscles) and raise funds for research.

Sarcoma Strong Inc., is a nonprofit founded by Albany Medical Center’s Director of Orthopedic Oncology Matthew R. DiCaprio, MD, who wanted to develop a support system for sarcoma patients and their families, and raise research funds that may improve the ability to diagnose and treat patients with sarcoma. To date, Sarcoma Strong has raised over $1.2 million.

Over the past 5 years, Sarcoma Strong has expanded the event to become a Global 5K Run/Walk weekend, scheduled this year for August 8-10. Organizers anticipate participants and teams from more than 15 countries and over 40 U.S. states will be holding events in their own communities in support of Sarcoma Strong.

The 12th annual run/walk at Saratoga Spa State Park will begin at 9 a.m. Parking for the event will be available in the Spa Little Theater and Saratoga Auto Museum lots. Registration is open at www.sarcomastrong.com/run. T-shirts are available for the first 300 registrants for the in-person event. All proceeds from the event will be used towards sarcoma cancer research.

Saratoga Casino Hotel Announces Sunset Saturdays

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Photo by Jessica Hallett.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Casino Hotel and Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association recently announced Sunset Saturdays, weekly events featuring live harness racing, food trucks, and activities at the casino hotel. The events run every Saturday until August 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Post time on Saturdays is 6:45 p.m., with free parking and admission for all guests.

Every Sunset Saturday will include the Winners gourmet ice cream food truck, and every theme night will include a drawing where guests can enter to win a YETI cooler, Solo stove, or electric smoker.

SUNSET SATURDAYS SCHEDULE

• July 12: Carnival Theme Night with NY Sire Stakes Races and Di Folco’s Roaming Occasions food truck

• July 19: Gerrity Night with NY Sire Stakes Races and Ted’s Fish Fry food truck

• July 26: Charity Match Race Night and Neighborhood Kitchen food truck

• August 2: Baseball cap giveaway and Fired Up pizza

• August 9: Dog Days of Summer Theme Night and NY Sire Stakes Races featuring $2 hot dogs, weiner dog races, a corn dog eating competition, and adoptable puppies from Lucky Puppy Rescue

• August 16: Cooler bag giveaway and Ty’s Taco-ria food truck

• August 23: BBQ, Brews and Country Tunes Theme Night with DJ Kevin Richards and Miller’s Backyard BBQ

For complete event details, visit www.saratogacasino.com.