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Saratoga County chair: No interest in sales tax hike

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Phil Barrett, the Clifton Park Town Supervisor who chairs the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, says his county is unlikely to join Washington County and perhaps Warren County in any effort to raise the sales tax.

The Washington County Board expressed hope that Warren and Saratoga Counties would join it in pursuing a 1% county sales tax increase that would raise the total sales …

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Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on June 8; 4 days of racing, events

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, is Saturday, June 8, at 6:41 p.m. at Saratoga Race Course.

Typically held at Belmont Park in Long Island, the horse race moves to Saratoga this year and in 2025 to allow for construction at Belmont Park. It is the first time the oldest of the Triple Crown events, first …

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Our June 6 front page

So Much To Do! LARAC. Events galore. Belmont Stakes Saturday. Tow Trucks in LG! Woof Stock returns. Saratoga County says no to sales tax hike. Strand Theater’s next stage. Chronicle writers on the new Bobcat coaster. Thunder shatter past attendance records while excelling on ice. Roglieri arrested at Qby. home on fraud charge; in custody on alleged threats. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts &

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Build a Lake George planetarium!

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Lake George and Warren County want more winter tourism and year-round allure. With the occupancy tax spinning out millions and millions of dollars annually, the county has entered the promotional business — providing the $3-million that launched Winter Dreams outdoors at the Fort William Henry.

With that kind of moolah available to invest, here’s an idea that I believe could strengthen the local economy in …

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