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Amidst the developing tech companies situated in Saratoga Springs County stands a lone Quad/Graphics Print Production site. One among 39 Quad/Graphics printing facilities in the United States, the Saratoga Springs facility stands as a testament to the longevity and continued importance of print media. In addition to printing issues of several magazine notably Sports Illustrated and People, the Quad/Graphics Saratoga Spring facility is a leading employer in the area.

Situated in the middle of Saratoga State Park is Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). It is a sizable arts complex that consists of a very large performance amphitheater and a small indoor theater. Besides hosting touring acts and serving as the graduation venue for several local high schools, including Ballston Spa and Shenendehowa, SPAC is most notable for serving as the summer home for the New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra.

The county of Saratoga and its residents are proud of its tradition of supporting local artists. The “First Saturdays” event, which continues this tradition, takes place on the first Saturday of each month in downtown Saratoga Springs between Broadway, Spring Street, and Beekman Street.  The event, which until recently was held on Thursday nights, is a part of the city of Saratoga Springs’ Art Council’s efforts to bring attention to a thriving art scene of Saratoga Springs and its neighbors.

One of the biggest and the most exciting employers in the Malta and Saratoga Springs area is GlobalFoundries. With its headquarters in Silicon Valley and manufacturing operations in Dresden, Singapore, and now Malta, New York, Global Foundries is the world’s first full service foundry of semiconductors.

Going to Ballston Spa High School is not a laid back ‘spa’ like school, as their name would suggest. Rather named for the town it is located, Ballston Spa High School is a public school located in Ballston Spa, New York.  Recently named one of the 2,000 best high schools in America, they are known for their high graduation rates, participation in the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs, and above average SAT and ACT scores.

Picking out the best water heater is important. At first it seems like a trivial decision, most people usually just get the cheapest with little concern for options available. Yet there are a plethora of options available to new homeowners and people looking to design their own homes.

We cannot deny that the holidays are quickly approaching; and with it the large dinners and holiday parties. Traditionally the holiday season is marked with hams, turkey, and comfort food, but for the eater and family looking for a few ways to trim back on the holiday calories, here is a great substitute for a main dish that keeps the calories low, but high in taste.

Sometime after Christmas, usually for a couple of days, we see Christmas trees piled up on street corners, curbs, and sometimes mall parking lots. Some might be destined to be recycled into mulch, but most will make their

Head west on Route 67 and then south on Route 50 to reach Schenectady, a thriving cultural center full of activities and attractions about a half hour from the communities of Ballston Spa and Malta. Schenectady gained prominence in the mid-20th century as the headquarters of General Electric and the American Automotive Company, and the city still retains its blue collar, truly American feel.  With Union College as its centerpiece, you'll find plenty of interesting restaurants, shows, and attractions geared toward entertaining Schenectady's sophisticated local residents.  We've highlighted a few favorite stops we think you'll love for a relaxing weekend jaunt.