🌱 What the new mega Stewart’s on South Broadway could look like

Hi there, Saratoga Springs! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What the new mega Stewart’s on South Broadway could look like
• How Saratoga boys lacrosse rolled to an 11–3 win
• Saratoga Springs driver’s Northway road-rage case ends with conviction

Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 40 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 47.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Mega Stewart's Shops location in Saratoga Springs gets demolition approval (dailygazette.com) — A controversial plan to replace the Stewart’s Express at 177 South Broadway with a much larger two-story store and gas station has cleared a key hurdle, winning demolition approval for the neighboring house at 28 Lincoln Avenue. The project, still under Design Review and planning board scrutiny, has drawn pushback from residents and the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation over its size and architectural character.
   

• HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE: Section 2 boys lacrosse roundup (saratogian.com) — Saratoga Springs boys lacrosse dominated Colonie 11–3, jumping out to a 4–0 first-quarter lead and cruising behind a six-point night from Tucker Hills. The roundup also highlights recent results for nearby programs like Ballston Spa, Shenendehowa, Schuylerville, and South Glens Falls, giving local fans a quick look at how Section 2 teams are stacking up.
   

• Warren County DA emphasizing importance of road safety after conviction in reckless driving case (wnyt.com) — A Saratoga Springs resident was convicted in Lake George Town Court of misdemeanor reckless driving after dashcam video showed a car repeatedly brake-checking and blocking a tractor-trailer on the Northway. Warren County’s district attorney says the verdict sends a clear message about aggressive driving and the expectation that local roads remain safe for everyone.
   

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📸 Around Saratoga Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saratoga Springs

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Tuesday April 28

• Handcraft Meet Up Online
  Saratoga Springs Public Library , 49 Henry Street , Saratoga Springs
  12:00 pm
• Recreation Commission Meeting
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar , 15 Vanderbilt Avenue , Saratoga Springs
  6:30 pm

Wednesday April 29

• Music and Movement In-Person
  Dutcher Community Room
  9:30 am
• Design Review Board Workshop
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar , 474 Broadway 2nd Floor Conference Room , Saratoga Springs
  5:00 pm

Thursday April 30

• Baby Music In-Person
  Crawshaw Story Room
  9:30 am
• Toddler Story Time In-Person
  Crawshaw Story Room
  10:30 am
• Planning Board Workshop
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar , 474 Broadway 2nd Floor Conference Room , Saratoga Springs
  5:00 pm

Friday May 1

• Canfield Event
  Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wednesday May 13

• Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026
  Holiday Inn Latham
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday April 27

• Baby Sensory Story Time In-Person
  Crawshaw Story Room
  9:30 am
• Toddler Story Time In-Person
  Crawshaw Story Room
  10:30 am
• Town Board Meeting
  Malta, NY Calendar , 2540 Route 9 , Malta
  6:00 pm
• Song Swap with Jeff Walton In-Person
  Dutcher Community Room
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Beautiful!
  The only way to describe the great job Matthew and Weronika did on my spring clean up of my gardens. This included clearing of all leaves/debris,… (Nextdoor North Broadway)
• I am looking for someone to replace the concrete on my driveway apron along with 4-5 sidewalk panels.
  Can someone recommend a contractor who does quality work at a reasonable price? (Nextdoor The Woodlands)

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Saratoga Springs. Apply here.
• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Walmart Stocker in Saratoga Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ballston Spa

• Tlusty's OT tally lifts Shenendehowa girls lacrosse to dramatic win over Suburban Council foe Bethlehem (news10.com)

Malta

• Woman arrested on DWI charge in Colonie (newportdispatch.com)
• Prediction: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supercycle Will Survive the Iran War. But the Supply Chain That Feeds It Just Changed Forever. (nasdaq.com)

Wilton

• Letters to the Editor: Hungary's elections, Stefanik's silence, and Trump (poststar.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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