SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (April 13, 2011) – Designated drivers visiting Saratoga Casino and Raceway will now be provided free non-alcoholic beverages to reward responsible choices and their contribution to the safety of others.

In response to the revival of Skidmore’s “CHEERS to the Designated Driver” program, the casino got on board as a participant offering complimentary soda and juice to any designated driver wearing the neon green wristband provided by the program. The gaming floor bars, restaurants and Vapor Night Club will all be supporting this program’s cause. Designated Drivers can get a bracelet at select pick-up locations before heading out with friends for the night.

The program was originally created in 2009, but had dissolved after the founding students graduated. In light of recent alcohol-related incidents, “CHEERS” is being re-launched by Skidmore’s Peer Health Educators to promote positive decision-making and to reward those who choose not to ...

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Quick-Service Restaurant Brings Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Concept,Endless Toppings to Saratoga Springs/Albany Region

Grand Opening to Include Promotions including and Apple iPad Giveaway

NEW YORK – March 25, 2011 – 16 Handles™, the unique self-serve frozen yogurt operation based in New York City, will open its newest location in Clifton Park, New York on Saturday, April 9^th, 2011.  The new store, located at 5 Southside Drive, in the same plaza as Border’s book store, will be the company’s first location in the Saratoga Springs/Albany region. The franchised store will be owned and operated by Melissa Salisbury who first discovered 16 Handles as a loyal customer while living in Manhattan.

“In response to growing demand and endless inquiries to bring 16 Handles™ to the upstate New York area, we are excited that Melissa will open a 16 Handles in Clifton Park,” said company ...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TOWN OF CLIFTON PARK ACQUIRES 39‐ACRE CLIFTON KNOLLS EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE

The Clifton Park Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to acquire the Clifton Knolls Executive Golf Course in the Stony Creek watershed. The purchase price of $1,075,000 will be paid for from surplus funds.

The purchase of the Clifton Knolls Golf Course permanently protects 39 acres of parkland in the heart of the Clifton Parks oldest neighborhood,Town Supervisor Phil Barrett said. "As we have with the Clifton Park Ice Arena, the town will leverage our resources to turn a profit at the golf course and offer added services to residents year‐round."

The town also agreed to lease the nearby golf course parking lot, five‐bay maintenance garage, putting green ...

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Clifton Park, NY - The Town of Clifton Park Office of Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs has announced that beginning Friday, July 30, membership fees to all three town pools will be half price. This change is typically made on August 1, but since that date falls on a weekend, Town Supervisor Phil Barrett has opened up half-price memberships on the Friday prior to August 1.

For the last month of the season, pool membership will be $60 for an individual, $95 for a couple and $127.50 for a family. Children ages 3 and under are free when a parent is a member.

The pools are located on Burning Bush Blvd. in the Country Knolls development, Locust Lane and Barney Road, both in the Clifton Knolls development.

Residents may purchase the half-price memberships beginning 8 a.m. on Friday, July 30 at Town Hall in the Office of ...

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Clifton Park - Residents of the Capital Region have the a unique opportunity to travel to the magnificent cities of Central and Eastern Europe including Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest on October 24-November 2. The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, in partnership with AAA Northway, Collette Vacations and GLOBALFOUNDRIES, is hosting this once in a life time trip that includes an optional tour of GLOBALFOUNDRIES' semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany.

The 10-day tour includes airfare, 5-star hotels, most meals, transportation and transfers. The highlights of the trip include visits to sites such as the Berlin Wall/Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag Building, Sans Souci Palace, Hradcany Castle, Mathias Church, and Schoenbrunn Palace in addition to the tour of the GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 1. The entire trip is designed for 2 night stays at each hotel with additional free time to also explore these historical cities on your own if ...

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