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Saratoga Springs, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Saratoga Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Saratoga Springs school just slashed tuition for local families
  • What Saratoga really gained from three years of Belmont in town
  • Want to uncover Peabody’s hidden influence on Saratoga’s landmarks?

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Announces Tuition Reduction for Grades 1–8 (saratogatodaynewspaper.com) — Families in and around Saratoga Springs should know the Waldorf School is cutting annual tuition for grades 1–8 from about $19,000 to $10,500 per student starting in 2026–27, with a $25,000 family cap. The independent, screen-free school, which operates three campuses in Saratoga Springs, says the move aims to make its hands-on, arts-integrated education accessible to more Capital Region students.
   

2. ‘Tremendous success': Local leaders reflect on Belmont's impact in Spa City (saratogian.com) — Saratoga Springs leaders say three years of hosting the Belmont Stakes brought invaluable national exposure, stronger NYRA partnerships, and advanced safety training for local police and fire departments. With crowds swelling to about 100,000 and an estimated regional economic impact near $45 million, officials now hope to build on those relationships and momentum as the city eyes future large-scale events.
   

3. Saratoga Springs History Museum to Host 'Discovering George Foster Peabody' with Author and Historian Glenn Underwood (saratogatodaynewspaper.com) — Saratoga Springs history buffs can catch a new talk at the Saratoga History Museum on June 18 at 7 p.m., exploring philanthropist George Foster Peabody’s lasting impact on places like Saratoga Spa State Park and Yaddo. Historian Glenn Underwood will share fresh research, rare photos, and stories that connect Peabody to the region’s cultural and civic development.
   

4. National Grid won't disconnect service in extreme heat, as region braces for temp jump (dailygazette.com) — Saratoga Springs residents behind on National Grid bills are now protected from shutoffs during extreme heat, thanks to a new statewide policy that also covers designated heat-island communities like the city. Local emergency officials urge people, especially seniors and those without air conditioning, to seek out cooler public spaces and stay hydrated as temperatures and humidity climb across the region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Clean Tech Graduation
    Mechanicville City SD Mechanicville, NY 12118
    8:30 am
    • Saturday June 13
  • 2026 Ballston Spa Farmers' Market →
    Wiswall Park, 39 Front St, Ballston Spa
    9:00 am
    • Sunday June 14
  • Class of 2026 Senior Parade
    Mechanicville City SD Mechanicville, NY 12118
    9:30 am
  • Olde Time Strawberry Social →
    Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa
    2:00 pm

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  • Looking for plumber recommendations.
    Just need to have some slow draining sinks cleaned. Thank you! (Nextdoor Saratoga East Side)
  • When did Nextdoor turn into a ad machine?
    Igetit on TV,radio almost everywhere.I thought the idea was to help eachother.not the greedy money mongers. (Nextdoor King and Rugg)
  • KECamps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor in Saratoga Springs. Apply here.
  • ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Saratoga Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga Springs here.

Ok Saratoga Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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