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Cycling toward a bike-friendly city
Bicycle racks are scattered across downtown Saratoga Springs. The horse-headed rings, installed.beginning last year, are an ornamental version that can accomodate two bikes at once. The department of public works.
Council tables transit plan
After being presented with a 1059-signature petition opposed to the city's downtown transportation plan, the City Council on Tuesday tabled action on the proposal.
Spa City's new station plans to open in March
The new station will be three times the size of the old one. It will include a newstand, coffee, kiosk, gift shop and children's play area. There will be rotating artists and exhibits, and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host an…
Railroads grew with Saratoga Springs
Architecture is the direct result of the growth of a city. Each structure built in Saratoga Springs is a response to the changing economy and the expansion of a city.
Saratogians Will Greet Amtrak RR Train Today
In an about-face yesterday, the Saratoga Springs Chamber expressed support of a New York State route of a state-mandated train service from New York to Montreal. The chamber authorized Executive Vice President Joseph W. Dalton Jr. to put together the…
600 at Spa City Greet Amtrak Adirondack
Close to 600 persons were on hand when Amtrak's Adirondack train pulled into the West Avenue railroad station yesterday in its inaugural run from New York to Montreal.
Post-renewal Saratogians wouldn't recognize their city
For recent arrivals, it is hard to picture this city without the CVS Plaza on Congress Street, the vast parking lot on High Rock Avenue or the towering mixed use buildings that house The Gap, Talbots and other retail outlets...First started by the…
City urban renewal agency hold final meeting
The Saratoga Springs Urban Renewal Agency was terminated at its final meeting last week and milestones were established. Dr., Leo W. Roohan, chairman, was present as he was at the first meeting on May 14, 1962 and every meeting since its inception 24…
Dr. Roohan to chair urban renewal board
Dr. Leo W. Roohan Jr., was unanimously voted to succeed the late James Benton Wednesday as chairman of the Saratoga Springs Urban Renewal Agency.
Saratoga URA to Sell Land For Senior Citizens Center
The Saratoga Springs Urban Renewal Agency last night passed resolutions in preparation to selling land for a Senior Citizens Center and use of URA land as a temporary softball field, discussed plans for businesses on Lake Avenue, and heard Mayor…
Saratoga URA Gives Go-Ahead to Survey for Senior Citizen Center
The Urban Renewal Agency last night authorized Director Donald Veitch to proceed with plan for a new survey and legal description of land near St. Peter High School playground for the construction of a new Senior Citizens Center.
Saratoga URA Seen Revealing Plan for Sr. Citizens Center Site Dec. 22
The first possible site for a new Senior Citizens Center came under discussion at last nights meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency, and a possible preliminary site plan may be unveiled at its Dec. 22 meeting at City Hall. Reason behind this proposal…
Spa City URA Plans for Hotel-Center
The Saratoga Springs Urban Renewal Agency last night unanimously passed a resolution limiting the number of parking spaces in the proposed Spring Valley North project to allow the construction of a hotel-civic center complex. Later plans will include…
Saratoga URA Approves Bids for Bldg, Demolition, Tree Removal
Bid awards for demolition work and tree removal were approved at last night's Urban Renewal Agency Meeting.
HUD Grants $364,248 to Spa URA For Gaslight Square Area Project
The Urban Renewal Project Agency has received a $364,248 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the local agency's Project 1. The Project 1 area includes the Gaslight Square complex at Broadway and Hamilton Street and…
Drink Hall May House Spa Bus Terminal
James Tarantino, the 37-year proprietor of the central bus terminal which is designated for Urban Renewal demolition, is currently negotiating a lease with the Saratoga Springs Youth Commission for temporary occupancy in Drink Hall, although…
URA Private Housing Project
66-unit middle-income apartment complex to be completed by December of 1969. The Urban Renewal Agency put forth theses plans to create three building with 22 apartments each; expected rent from $160-$190/month.
6 Million Gut Area Renewal Study Funds Sought
The Saratoga Springs Urban Renewal Agency approved a resolution to apply for study funds from the federal government for the proposed $6 million Spring Valley project. Possible delays due to other communities having priority, the Vietnam conflict,…
¿Porque Atribuirle Significados Incorrectos?/Why attribute the wrong meaning to him?
Dejemos de formar las palabras a la conveniencia de los arriba.
We must stop watching what we say just to keep those above us happy.
We must stop watching what we say just to keep those above us happy.
Nuestro Transporte/Our Transportation
Calor, frio, lluvia, nuestro transporte es tan rápido o lento como queramos, siempre en movimiento, siempre dándonos la oportunidad de contemplar la belleza de nuestro Saratoga.
Hot, cold, rain, our transportation is as fast or as slow as we…
Hot, cold, rain, our transportation is as fast or as slow as we…
¿Otra Vez Tú?/You Again?
No me tomes fotos por hoy, tómamelas hasta el día que yo esté en una carrera.
Don’t take pictures of me today; take them once I’m in a race.
Don’t take pictures of me today; take them once I’m in a race.
Recuerdos de la Ausencia/Memories of Absence
Siempre que recorro mi camino miro que todo cambia, el tiempo no perdona, aún hay ausencias de las sonrisas, de los abrazos de las lágrimas de los seres que ya no están; solo los recuerdos quedan en mi mente y en mi corazón.
Whenever I look back…
Whenever I look back…
Fuerza y Lucha/Strength and Struggle
El tiempo nos muestra cómo luchar por una mejor calidad de vida, manos trabajadoras ¡Fuertes y Maltratadas! Que también saben acariciar y ser capaces de mostrar el valor de seguir una lucha día a día para lograr sus metas y sueños que no son fáciles…
No tengo tiempo, pero me doy mi tiempo para desayunar/I don’t have time, but I take time to eat breakfast
Sin importar lo que la patrona me pueda decir, sólo soy yo el que tiene hambre. Dejando un poquito atrás todo mi trabajo, sé que con esto logro relajarme, tomar fuerza y seguir adelante.
It doesn’t matter what my boss might say. I’m the one who’s…
It doesn’t matter what my boss might say. I’m the one who’s…