The Belmont Stakes are coming to the Saratoga Race Course in early June. We all know this will give a big boost to the economy. There is another plan that was just approved that will bring even more revenue. Get ready to pay to park in Saratoga Springs.
It was announced that the Belmont Stakes will be held at the Saratoga Race Course in June. This will definitely boost the economy. But there is another plan in place that will bring a steady stream of revenue to the Spa City starting in the spring.
If you have ever traveled along Route 73 near Lake Placid or any of the other roads that access the Adirondack High Peaks, you know that there are hundreds of cars parked along the roadside. To alleviate the parking and hiking gridlock, a reservation system is in place.
In an effort to alleviate parking problems and hiking crowds, the Adirondack Mountain Reserve in Keene is continuing with its reservation system. They started it last year and decided to keep it going.
Anyone who has had to go to downtown Albany for anything knows it's a pain to park. You have to constantly feed the meters and hope that you have put the right amount in. Sometimes you don't plan accordingly and then, bam!, a ticket. Well, now that is changing.
Instagram is probably my favorite form of social media and I love following local accounts. I found this new account based in Troy that's in part humorous and in part features a problem in Troy.