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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susan Hayes-Masa was appointed County Coroner by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The appointment will last through the end of the year, as the position has been vacant since the passing of County Coroner John DeMartino in May.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), in celebration of Saratoga 150 will be offering a free ride day on the historic summer trolleys in the Spa City on Friday, August 2.

So it appears Saratoga saw a dip in business for opening weekend. If that was a sign of anything, it was likely a response to the weather. Heat indices climbed above 100, making it unbearable to be out in the sun. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In February of 1996, Susan Wagner made a crucial step toward the protection of horses. She founded Equine Advocates, a sanctuary to help rescue Thoroughbreds, ponies, donkeys and mules from slaughter and abuse. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The festivities surrounding opening weekend at Saratoga Race Course were filled with excitement as the Spa today capped off its first weekend of the 150th anniversary season with the 22nd annual Hat Contest. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will celebrate the history of the Spa with a new collectible item for racing fans during the 2013 meet.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Get your porches ready for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s Porch Decorating Contest in conjunction with the Saratoga 150 Celebration. The Porch Decorating Contest encourages property owners located near the Saratoga Race Course to decorate their front porch to celebrate the Saratoga Race Course’s 150th Anniversary.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Race Course giveaway prize of the replica of the race track is being replaced with the iconic baseball cap. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — To commemorate the Saratoga 150-year celebration, The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation is selling a scarf depicting the recently unveiled Hoofprints Walk of Fame at Saratoga Race Course. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local student Colin Brady will once again be selling water outside of the Saratoga Race Course this summer season as he donates 25 percent of his profits to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a nonprofit organization that works to help injured service members.