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Home to provide group living for elderly
The 1980 Census showed more than 14,000 people age 65 or older in Saratoga County. Home services can be costly and so group housing might become a possibility.
City's poor live 'horror story existence
A total of 468 city households, including 1,189 men, women and children, depend on food stamps to supplement their income.
Council nixed UDC housing plan
The City Council has refused an offer from the state Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to build a $3 million, 150-unit low- and middle-income housing project on Crescent Street, a project which would have cost the city only about $48,000.
Geyser Crest plan OK subject to new rec area
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board approved a 65-home development in Geyser Crest subject to Clifford Kolakowski, developer, increasing the size of a recreational area to meet new subdivision requirements.
66 Apartments Units Planned
Plans for the construction of 66 garden-type apartments were accepted by the Planning Board
Big Families Hunt Decent Housing in Vain
Too many people are living in cramped conditions; post urban renewal, low-rent housing will be useful to meet relocation needs for low-income families.
Better Housing Demanded of Council
The Saratoga Springs City Council last night was confronted for the first time by a group demanding that the council live up to its responsibility to Negros and poor people by providing better housing.
Planning Unit Urges Low-Rent W. Side Housing
Additional safe and sanitary housing of a low-rent character is 'necessary and desirable,' according to the Saratoga Springs Planning Board which, at a recent meeting proposed a second, 75 apartment project on the west side of Broadway, preferably in…
Housing Development Wins OK
The application of William H. Moran, local real estate dealer, before the Planning Board, for approval of a project for housing development along the east side of the Recreation Field, between Lake Ave. and Caroline St., apparently has been settled…
Work starts on Spring Run Trail
A multi-use path to connect Northway and Congress Park
Parking to stay free in Spa City
A week after an advisory committee administered the last rites to the city's paid parking plan, the proposal was declared dead by the city council.
In court case, it's sunlight vs. parking
Parking garage proposal halted; The Mouzon House which as solar collectors on its room would find itself in the shadows of the 5-story parking garage.
Spa City weighs parking meters
The plan would generate income but many local businesses are concerned.
Pay to park sparks outcry in Saratoga
Instituting paid parking during a severe recession in this successful but seasonal downtown wil leither remake or destroy it, depending on who you ask. Some fear businesses will be harmed.
Stimulus going to new parking lots
A pair of parking lots will be made more eco-friendly thanks to nearly $600,000 in stimulus money. This will include installing porous pavement and a natural catch basin.
Saratoga is closer to pay-to-park plan
Five national companies Wednesday proposed installing and managing the first paid parking in the city since it was removed in the 1970s.
Touring on the Trolley
Hour of Saratoga sightseeing only costs $1 and is popular with the tourists
CDTA unveils new routes
New routes, increased frequency and reduced travel time are highlights of a revamped public transportation system officials unveiled Tuesday.
New bus route will aid track workers on dark days
A new bus route that should help senior citizens and track workers get around the Saratoga Springs area debuted last week, to the praise of city officials and advocate groups.
CDTA plans meetings to discuss bus routes
A new route system would be designed based on ridership data and the changes in development patterns since the last restructuring, as well as on public input.
Bus route from NYC to Spa City cancelled
The bus route planned to travel between Saratoga Springs and New York City has been cancelled, according to an announcement on the company's website.
NYC bus company adds Saratoga run
A bus line that is expanding its expres service to Saratoga Springs will pick up passengers at 6:30 a.m. in front of Congress Park at the tourist booth on Broadway, and leave from New York at 8 p.m. for a return trip each day. A ticket will cost…
Greyhound buses moving to train station off West Ave.
The logic, Greyhound Lines Inc. said, is that the CDTA, which owns the train station, uses it as a hub for city buses. The new location will make transfers between Greyhound and CDTA buses easier.
Trailways Alters Route Of Buses for Saratoga
Adirondack Trailways has rerouted its buses from Hamilton Street to Broadway, in response to a warning by the public safety department that the use of Hamilton Street is illegal.
Walking, biking, to Spa park studied
A new study of the Route 50 corridor near the Saratoga Spa State Park recommends $1.5 million in improvements to pedestrian and bicycle access to the park and nearby city trails.
CDTA unveils bike-share program in four cities
Local officials gathered in the rain Thursday morning in Washington Park to formally kick off CDPHP Cycle!, a new initiative that will allow people in Albany, Schenectady, Troy and Saratoga Springs to rent bicycles from any of 41 stations as what the…
Safe route to school for Spa bicyclists
Families with students at Geyser Elementary School will be able to walk or ride bikes to school starting next spring.
Council endorses initiative for Route 50-North bikeway
The City Council on Tuesday endorsed city Supervisor Matthew Veitch's initiative to have the state make improvements to Route 50-North, including a separate walking and bicycle path along the busy arterial.
Grant will end Spa bike trail
State provides $100,000 infusion
The city, on 2 wheels
BikeShare Week offers tours, provides free rides to the public.
Spa City to improve walkability
The city is taking steps to improve conditions to walk, bike or travel around via alternative transportation. Those efforts have been recognized with some national attention.
City looks to expand access for cyclists, pedestrians
Officials announced Thursday that Alta Planning+Design of Saratoga Springs will be conducting a $60,000 study to develop a bicycle, pedestrian, and transit plan for the city.
City gets funds for Greenbelt Trail Project
Many projects in the Capital Region are expected to benefit from funding announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday...$1.13 million - The City of Saratoga will construct its Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector, incorporating cyclist, pedestrian, and…
New bike lanes on North Broadway officially unveiled
In September. before the weather regularly became too cool and wet - like it was Wednesday - the Department of Public Safety painted new bike lanes on North Broadway.
Spa City to Get Extra Gas for Emergency Vehicles
Mayor Raymond Watkin reported last night that he has made what he feels to be his first major breakthrough in an effort to solve the critical gasoline shortage although it concerns only 'emergency-type' vehicles.
Expanded rail routes studied
Passenger trains cold once again cross the railroad bridge over the Hudson River at Mechanicville if a bi-state planning effort comes to fruition.