Aaron Shellow-Lavine

In Saratoga Springs, $50,000 of city money has been set aside this year for a process known as participatory budgeting. The program allows residents to pick which projects proposed by fellow citizens should receive funding. But, the program’s fourth year may very well be its last.

After losing a federal job that involved providing food assistance to those in need, a baker in Saratoga Springs is rising to the challenge to help address food insecurity.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, this month’s episode uncovers the origins of the legendary Grape Pie of Naples, NY. A regional dessert that has spread to international fame, the Grape Pie, and the Naples Grape Festival, are Finger Lakes fall staples.

Following a string of high-profile animal abuse cases this year, state legislators in New York are looking to clamp down on abusers by raising penalties and establishing a state-wide registry.

Republican New York State Assemblyman Robert Smullen has launched his campaign for Congress, looking to fill the 21st District seat currently held by Elise Stefanik, who is making a run for governor.

An array of industry leaders met for a roundtable discussion on affordability with three New York state senators Wednesday.

After major losses in citywide elections, the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee hosted a meeting this weekend which resulted in a vote to remove non-committee residents in attendance.

Capital Region Transportation Authority leaders held a public information session this week to answer questions on coming service changes in Saratoga Springs, as regular bus service within the city is set to be suspended by the end of the month.

Saratoga Springs leaders and Capital District Transportation Authority officials held a public information session Wednesday to go over the coming changes to public transit in the Spa City.

As the federal government shutdown continues, food assistance benefits for millions of Americans remain in limbo. The partial suspension of SNAP benefits complicates an already difficult situation for recipients with food sensitivities.