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Daily Digest: Travers Day draws thousands as fans flock to Saratoga Race Course for Midsummer Derby

Also: READER’S VIEW: Wage theft in New York State: How employees can spot it and what to do • SNAPSHOT: Putnam Market in Saratoga Springs marks 30th anniversary
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Sunday, August 24, 2025

 
 

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Travers Day draws thousands as fans flock to Saratoga Race Course for Midsummer Derby

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Saturday marked the 156th running of the DraftKings Travers Stakes, drawing thousands to the Saratoga Race Course to take part in a beloved summer tradition that stands as …

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READER'S VIEW: Wage theft in New York State: How employees can spot it and what to do

Wage theft is a widespread issue in New York, affecting workers in restaurants, construction, retail, and other industries. It happens when employers fail to pay legally earned wages, either throug…

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SNAPSHOT: Putnam Market in Saratoga Springs marks 30th anniversary

Putnam Market in Saratoga Springs is marking its 30th anniversary this year, and celebrated the occasion at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. (Photo courtesy o…

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Siobhan Connally's Ittybits & Pieces: Left holding the bag

It's 2:11 … a.m. Nothing is happening. No emergency that is new, or fresh, or pressing. There is just me, wide awake, trying to block out the sounds of my husband snoring beside me and the thoughts…

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HORSE RACING: Sovereignty simply superior in G1 DraftKings Travers

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A glowing list of accolades for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott grew one race longer on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course as dual Classic-winner Sovereignty asserted his dominance to become the first Grade 1, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers winner for the legendary conditioner. "It's something I've been waiting on," said Mott, a dual Kentucky Derby-winning trainer. "I had two or three races on my bucket list and one was the Met Mile which we got that done with Cody's Wish and the one that was left was the Travers. Now, the only thing to do is […]

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