Vandalized Monument Back On Its Pedestal In Congress Park

A vandalized monument in Congress Park in Saratoga is back on its pedestal. WNYT reports the statue honoring volunteer soldiers from New York during the Civil War was damaged in July 2020. Repair costs totaled more than $58,000 and were covered under the city’s insurance program. Community donations of $14,000 were also made that were used for landscaping and security improvements.