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The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office encourages families to sign up for Project Lifesaver. The Saratogian reports it’s an initiative dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of individuals at risk of wandering and getting lost and to change the way the community responds to the needs of those with cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Autism and other related conditions.

U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko has announced a significant monetary award to the Whitney Young Health Center in Albany.
The Center will receive $2,500,000 from Washington for an expansion of services to underserved minority populations who have substance use or mental health disorders.

Saratoga County has announced that they are partnering with “Discover Saratoga” to grow tourism in the county. WNYT reports the partnership was approved by the Board of Supervisors at its September meeting. Discover Saratoga will become the promotion agency for the county.

Following a data breach, Skidmore College is being investigated by at least two law firms, with at least one ready to file lawsuits against the college if it doesn’t take steps to effectively remedy the situation. The Daily Gazette reports individuals affected by the breach, which occurred in February, were notified by letter dated Sept. 15 from Chief Technology Officer Dwane Sterling.

Darley Newman, the host of the PBS series “Travels with Darley” is assisting Saratoga County as it counts down to the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga by exploring the county’s rich Revolutionary War history. Newman has been shooting the series in the county since Sunday, stopped by the Olde Bryan Inn, which had been owned by American Revolutionary War hero Alexander Bryan.

You may not think of fireworks much in late September but be aware there are two upcoming displays in Saratoga Springs. The first is a private event at Water’s Edge on September 29 from 7:30 – 7:45 pm. The second is Celebration Weekend at Skidmore College on October 21 from 9 – 9:15 pm.

A new Multi-Use Sports Area at the Scott T. Johnson Recreation Center, located at 15 Vanderbilt Ave., has officially been completed and it is open for members of the community to enjoy. The Saratogian reports the project includes a 70-by-37-foot sports area designed and installed by Kompan and includes a fully enclosed paved surface with a basketball court as well as two large soccer-style goals and four mini-goals built into the sides of the area.

Spa City is getting ready to ring in the new year with a music-packed weekend for the whole family to enjoy. According to the Saratogian, the weekend moving into the new year will boast bands ranging from Grammy Nominees like Joan Osborne and Robert Randolph and local bands as well as a block party, fireworks and the first-day Five-K.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) recently announced the return of its fundraising event, “SPAC in Conversation,” on Oct. 18. This year’s “conversation” will be with Julie Scelfo, author of “The Women Who Made New York” and a former New York Times journalist, reports the Saratogian.

Sunmark Credit Union has opened a new branch in Saratoga County. The branch is on Route 50 in Wilton and is Sunmark’s 17th location in the credit union’s 14-county region.