2020 Census - Your Response Matters

Your response matters.

Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community.

• Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communiti...

***State/County/City COVID-19 Update 4/5/20

STAY HOME. STAY SAFE. New information resources are available.

From Governor Cuomo:

• The federal government is deploying 1,000 personnel to New York State. The personnel includes doctors, nurses, respiratory technicians and therapists to help the state’s overwhelmed hospital systems. The first 325 pe...

***City/County/State COVID-19 Update 4/4/20

Thank you to our community's first responders! We can't say it enough.

In Saratoga Springs:

***City/County/State COVID-19 Update 4/2/20

Attend From Home: The City Council will be meeting via Zoom throughout this period of social distancing. Find out how you can stay connected.

In Saratoga Springs:

• Tuesday’s City Council meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and streamed on the City’s website for live-viewing.  
• Members of the public can also participate in the Public Hearings via Zoom, and submit pub...

**County/State COVID-19 Update 4/1/20

Stay Home. Stop the Spread. Save Lives.

From the County: 

**CIty/County/State COVID-19 Update 3/31/20

Here's what you need to know tonight from the City, County and State:

The City of Saratoga Springs:

Commissioner of Public Safety Robin Dalton announced the city would begin ticketing to enforce social distancing measures.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE >

From the County: 

117 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 16 hospitalizatio...

***City/State/County COVID-19 Update 3/30/20

Saratoga Springs COVID-19 Critical Preparedness Update

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly and Commissioner of Public Safety Robin Dalton will host a press conference on the steps of City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, March 31.  It will a...

***State/County COVID-19 Update 3/29/20

Your COVID-19 nightly update, from the state and county.

From Governor Cuomo:

New York State will stay on PAUSE through April 15th. That means the non-essential workforce is directed to continue to work from home until at least April 15th. We will re-evaluate every two weeks. 

Pharmacies will now offer f...

**UPDATE State/County COVID-19 3/28/20

Here's what else you need to know tonight:

**UPDATE State/County COVID-19 :

From Governor Cuomo:

1. I’m moving New York’s presidential primary to June 23rd. I’m issuing an Executive Order to move the presidential primary election from April 28 to June 23rd, ali...

***State/County COVID-19 Update 3/27/20

Important information below from the Governor regarding taxes, health and life insurance, as well as an update County. Please note that due to the County's lack of tests, the slow rate of increase should not be an indicator of the virus and its spread.

***Saratoga Springs COVID-19 Team

Please read below for an important update on how the City of Saratoga Springs is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          &am...

**COVID-19 UPDATE 3/26/20

'The truth is, this is not a sprint — this is a marathon. And we will get through it.'

UPDATE from Governor Cuomo and NY State Dept of Health:

The outpouring of support over the last week from the people of New York, and from people across the world, has been inspiring. We are grateful to all the companies and individuals who stand with us i...

**COVID-19 UPDATE 3/25/20

There was some encouraging data released in the Governor's update today, reminding us why it is crucial to remain vigilant. See below for Governor Cuomo's update and the latest from Saratoga County.

From the Governor’s update today:

While the number of positive Coronavirus cases in New York continues to climb, I want to share some hopeful news: New data show that our density reduction measures may be working. The forecasted rate of hospitali...

ADDRESSING ANXIETIES, FEAR AND MENTAL HEALTH

A Facebook Live Q&A, Friday, March 27 from 11am-noon addressing fear and anxiety in families and children amidst the COVID-19 outrbreak.

" We can’t underestimate the impact this pandemic is having on mental health" ~Gov Andrew Cuomo, March 25 

The fears and anxieties brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak are significant and widespread. Please joi...

Governor Cuomo update on COVID-19

I want to be clear: We are not willing to sacrifice 1-2% of New Yorkers to this virus. That's not who we are. My mother is not expendable. Your mother is not expendable. We will not put a dollar figure on human life.

Here’s what else you need to know tonight:

1. We have some new facts about the pandemic that are not encouraging — and I want to make sure you understand them so we react accordingly. Unfortunately, the increase in the number o...

Effective at 8pm tonight, Sunday March 22

Please read the 10 point safety plan for New York State that goes into effect tonight at 8pm, per Governor Cuomo's Executive Order.

Governor Cuomo announced the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone.

The 10-point NYS on PAUSE plan is as follows: 

1. Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential busine...

COVID-19 Announcement: Update from Governor Cuomo

NY State and the City of Saratoga Springs are preparing to 'PAUSE', beginning tonight at 8pm. Below is the latest from the Governor, including a link if you want to subscribe to his Coronavirus updates.

March 21, 2020

I want to take a moment to thank all the New Yorkers on the front lines of the Coronavirus pandemic: the health care workers, the firefighters, the police officers, the public transit workers, the childcare workers, the grocers, the pharmaci...

COVID-19 DPW Update

March 22, 2020: DPW Operations Update Sunday, March 22, 2020:
Details of DPW COVID-19 Operational Plan:
- DPW workforce in emergency standby mode
- Transfer station hours 8 am – 12 pm/noon, Tuesday - Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

Important COVID-19 Announcement from Governor Cuomo

Governor Cuomo took several decisive steps yesterday to slow the spread of COVID-19 and signed an executive order to put NY State on PAUSE, beginning March 22, at 8pm. The Governor's message to New Yorkers and how this will impact us is below >>

March 20, 2020

Today we took decisive steps to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Our message to New Yorkers remains the same: Stay home, stop the spread, save lives. I know that these are extraordinary times, but New York will get thro...

COVID-19 Update: Emergency Supplies

We are so grateful for recent donations of sanitizing wipes, N-95 masks and hand sanitizers to our first responders! If you have supplies you’d like to donate you may drop them off at the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 5 Lake Avenue.

COVID-19 Update: DPW Update - Transfer Station

The Department of Public Works has closed the City Transfer Station effective March 20, 2020, at 11:00 am.

The Saratoga Springs City Transfer Station, located at 41 Weibel Avenue, has been closed due to COVID-19.  This closing is effective at 11:00 am on Friday, March 20, 2020.  

COVID-19 Update: State of Emergency Remains in Effect

Mayor Meg Kelly and Commissioner Robin Dalton provide an update on the COVID-19 situation’s impact on City Hall.

March 19, 2020

Press Release:

Saratoga Springs, NY: Mayor Meg Kelly and Commissioner Robin Dalton provide an update on the COVID-19 situation’s impact on City Hall:

On March 13, 2020, Mayor Meg Kelly declared a State of Emergency for the City of Sa...

COVID-19 Update: What Building and Planning services are available during the State of Emergency?

MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT - No In-Person Appointments or Services

The health and safety of our employees and the public are our first priority, and we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely.  We are abiding by the CDC recommendations and the Governor’s orders.  Our City Hall workforce ...

COVID-19 Update: 4th Judicial District - Administrative Order

Hon. Felix J. Catena, Administrative Judge, 4th Judicial District released the following Administrative Order.

Hon. Felix J. Catena, Administrative Judge, 4th Judicial District released the following Administrative Order.

COVID-19 Update: Announcement regarding New York State Liquor Authority

Guidance on Restrictions for Licensees and To-Go & Delivery Sales

Pursuant to the Governor’s order, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8:00PM, all licensed on-premises establishments (e.g. restaurants, bars, taverns, clubs, arenas, catering establishments, etc.) must cease on-premises sales of alcoholic bever...

County Emergency Mass Notification System

The Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services is transitioning to a new reverse-911 system and needs residents to sign up for the County Emergency Mass Notification System.

Special Meeting Tonight April 2, 2020, at 4:00 pm.

Restoration of VLT Aid for 2020-2021 Budget

Press Statement

March 31, 2020

Restoration of VLT Aid in the 2020-20201 Budget Process

Contact: michele.madigan@saratoga-springs.org or 518-526-9377

Today the City of Saratoga Springs received news that the elimination of VLT aid to all municipalities outside...

Press Statement: Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan

Press Statement from Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan, City of Saratoga Springs, NY 

Re: Questions about City’s Fiscal Outlook from the Local Press 

Contact: Michele Madigan: cell 518-526-9377 or email atmichele.madigan@sa...

2020 Census: Self-Report While You're at Home!

Your response matters.

Self-reporting is the best "no-contact" way to do your civic duty. You can do this online, by mail, or by phone.  

The results of the census determine federal funding allocated to our emergency services, healthcare ...

Planning Dept FAQs, Zoining & District Maps

Saratoga Springs Office for Planning & Economic Development has created an on-line guide to provide you with instant round-the-clock access to frequently asked questions, zoning & district maps and other information whenever you may need it.

County Emergency Mass Notification System

The Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services is transitioning to a new reverse-911 system and needs residents to sign up for the County Emergency Mass Notification System.

Sign up for SSPD Public Messenger

Messenger will provide the public access to Messages, Alerts,  Advisories and Community News via the Police Department’s website.