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Saratoga County Chamber: Numbers Show Strong Summer Season

A panoramic view of Saratoga Race Course
Lucas Willard
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WAMC
A panoramic view of Saratoga Race Course

With yesterday’s 149th running of the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, it is one of the busiest weekends of the year for Saratoga Springs. The Spa City’s population doubles during the summer months.

To get a handle on how local businesses are faring this summer, WAMC's Lucas Willard spoke with Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Shimkus

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.
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