Daily Digest: Rensselaer County preps for 207th Schaghticoke Fair

Also: Troy’s Mantello seeks property tax exemption for veterans • AIM Services, Saratoga Chamber to host Reverse Job Fair on Thursday

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Good morning! In case you missed it: ‘Collar City Run & Country Bash’ set for October in Troy. — Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor. • Local news • E-edition • Obituaries • Sports • Rensselaer County preps for 207th Schaghticoke Fair As Labor Day weekend nears, the 207th Schaghticoke Fair prepares for a week of rides, delicious food and entertainment for residents to enjoy. Read more → Troy’s Mantello seeks property tax exemption for veterans Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello announced that she is introducing legislation that would opt into the state’s newly authorized property tax exemption for disabled veterans. Read more → AIM Services, Saratoga Chamber to host Reverse Job Fair on Thursday The fifth annual Reverse Job Fair, billed as an innovative event geared toward building a more inclusive workforce, is set for Thursday in the Spa City. Read more → FRONTIER LEAGUE: Frustrations mount for ValleyCats as disappointing season reaches its end TROY, N.Y. — In what has been a down year for the Tri-City ValleyCats, just one season removed from a franchise-high in wins, manager Greg Tagert finally had a chance to let out some pent-up exasperation. With the score tied at 8-8 in the top of the ninth during Sunday’s home series finale against the […] Read more → Saratoga Race Course to conclude summer meet with Fan Appreciation Week SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will thank its fans with special offers on tickets, hospitality, food and beverages at historic Saratoga Race Course during the final week of the 2026 summer meet, Wednesday, September 2 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. “Fan Appreciation Week is our way to thank our fans for their unwavering support of Saratoga year in and year out,” said Kevin Quinn, NYRA VP of Sales and Hospitality. “We’re happy to provide numerous special offers as we close out another unforgettable summer at the Spa.” Labor Day Weekend will feature a […] Read more → Gillibrand, at Bargain Grocery in Troy, says US in ‘cost-of-living crisis’ because of Trump policies U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, during a visit to Bargain Grocery in the city on Friday, said that more New Yorkers are faced with decreasing purchasing power because of President Donald Trump’s policies. Read more → DiNapoli: Growing number of local governments reporting plans to override property tax cap More local governments have reported to the Office of the New York State Comptroller that they plan to override the property tax cap in recent years, according to a recent report released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Read more →

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