SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill, a popular destination for trackgoers, has been listed by Julie & Co. Realty for $6,250,000.
The 5,684-square-foot property, built in 1950, comes with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment, including tents, seasonal structures, and a food truck. The turnkey operation also includes real estate on two tax parcels (9 Gridley Street and 20 Bowman Street) in Saratoga Springs.
The eatery specializes in providing post-track entertainment, including live music, horse racing-related events, and private parties.
Fans can commemorate the midway mark of the meet by claiming a red and white commemorative felt pennant featuring the familiar images of historic Saratoga Race Course. Free with paid admission, while supplies last. Graphic from NYRA.com
Saratoga Springs — Peter Hopper was recently voted in as the new board president of Shelters of Saratoga, the human service agency based in Saratoga Springs that serves the local community facing homelessness. Hopper succeeds Kathy McNeice, who completed her two-year term as president in May of this year. The announcement was made by Duane Vaughn, executive director of Shelters of Saratoga.
“Peter brings a personal perspective to our mission, as well as valuable professional expertise to our board and our organization,” said Vaughn. “Since joining our board, Peter has sought out opportunities to learn and participate in a range of initiatives, including working directly with our staff and engaging the community we serve. I’m excited he has agreed to help lead our board, and look forward to working together.”
Hopper joined the Shelters’ board in 2022 and has served on its development committee, strategic planning committee, and chairs its program committee. He retired in 2022 as the director of marketing and communications at Saratoga Hospital. Prior to Saratoga Hospital, he was vice president of integrated client services at Palio Communications.
“I learned early on after joining the board that it is truly a humbling experience to work with Duane and his team and be a part of the great work they do,” said Hopper. “Many of us may be surprised by the reality of friends or family or neighbors confronting homelessness. I know that’s true for me. It’s pretty easy to want to be a part of working to help others find some stability in their lives.”
Shelters of Saratoga is a nonprofit serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Saratoga, Washington, and Warren Counties. We provide shelter, housing, and support services—including emergency shelter, outreach, case management, and housing assistance—to help people achieve lasting stability.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The BurgerFi location in downtown Saratoga Springs will apparently be reopening soon, according to a notice posted to the restaurant’s storefront.
“Yes, we’re reopening soon,” the notice stated. “Your favorite burgers are coming back.”
The notice also included a QR code for those interested in employment opportunities.
The BurgerFi at 460 Broadway was “permanently” closed on Dec. 1, 2024 after a decade in business. BurgerFi International Inc. had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy several months prior to the closure.
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MOREAU — The Hayley Jane Band, which is currently touring across the east coast, will play at the Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Moreau on Aug. 3. as part of the Saratoga Summer Hang event. The all-day, outdoor “micro music fest” will feature local bands, food trucks, and beer— all on a working farm.
Hayley Jane blends the raw power of rock, the soul of folk, and the dramatic intensity of a film score into a genre-defying performance. Relix Magazine says: “Hayley Jane captivates her audiences with the kind of theatrics usually reserved for Mick Jagger or Janis Joplin.”
Attendees can bring their own chairs. Parking is free. The event will benefit the Saratoga Music Coalition and Bar People. Tickets are $15 in advance or $25 at the gate. Kids are free. For tickets or additional information, visit saratogamusiccoalition.betterworld.org/events/Bar-People.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Store, a new shop offering “curated fashion,” has opened its doors at 454 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Founded by Sophie Deshaies and her partner Kevin, The Store offers a gender-inclusive mix of apparel, accessories, shoes, jewelry, fragrances, body care, magazines, and more. Hand-picked independent brands include Abel Objects, Silphium Studio, Soft Goat, Outland Denim, Miista, and TWIN, among others.
“We wanted a space where self-expression meets self-care—shopping should be fun, inspiring and inclusive,” Deshaies said in a news release. “The Store is exactly that.”
The Store is now open Monday to Saturday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
