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Saratoga North Edition | Thursday, June 16, 2022

Spa bar strikes deal to reopen Gaffney’s must pay $70K fine, adopt new rules under deal with state authority By STEVE BARNES

History Center Announces Publication of Off the Northway

BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the publication of a new book on local history. Off the Northway is a compilation of 83 articles written by longtime local journalist Stephen Williams, who retired after a 42-year career at the Daily Gazette in Schenectady, NY. The book, a collection of his weekly Off the Northway columns and other stories spanning the period from 2005 through 2020, will be released and become available for sale beginning Tuesday, June 28 at 7 PM at a presentation and book signing by the author at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Steet, Ballston Spa, the home of the History Center. Pre-registration for this event can be made at https://brooksidemuseum. org/ The book will also be available at local bookstores, additional book signing sessions to be announced, and at amazon. com Off the Northway provides a reporter’s up-close perspective on the events that impacted people living in Saratoga County during this 15-year period and reflects on the Please see HISTORY 6

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Well-known city nightclub and bar Gaffney's has settled its case with the State Liquor Authority and has been cleared to reopen after it pays a $70,000 fine and adopts new operating rules that include a 2 a.m. closing time and no DJs or live music. A Gaffney's representative said Monday afternoon that a reopening date was not immediately clear for the club, located at 16 Caroline St. and closed since early May following separate orders by the city and the SLA in the wake of months of violent episodes and scores of police calls. The precipitating incident was a stabbing at Gaffney's in the overnight hours of May 1, the third there since October, as well as what authorities called a "huge melee" in March in which three police officers were injured. Saratoga police records show 65 reports of officers responding to public safety matters at Gaffney's from January 2021 to March of this year. The agreement, approved by the SLA board at its June 8 meeting, imposes the following conditions, according to a document on the agency's website: A $70,000 fine A Last call at 1:30 a.m. and closing at 2 a.m. A Metal-detecting wands used on all patrons entering after 9:30 p.m. A Use of an ID scanner for all patrons, with scanner records stored for 90 days. A "Recorded background music only." A Call to police required for all physical altercations. A Follow all stipulations included in a memorandum of understanding with the Saratoga police department. A police spokesman said the final details of the memorandum were unavailable Monday, as they were being finalized by Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino, who is out of the country until later this week, and Gaffney's attorney. If the fine is not paid within 20 days of its imposition, Gaffney's liquor license will be revoked, according to the order from the SLA. The settlement satisfies five SLA proceedings against Gaffney's covering 12 dates from January 2017 until May 1 of this year, according to agency

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Gaffney’s at 16 Caroline St. in Saratoga Springs will be allowed to reopen after it pays a $70,000 ﬁne to the state Liquor Authority to settle charges related to violence among patrons, including three stabbings since October 2021.

records. The day after the May 1 stabbing, the city posted a notice ordering Gaffney's be closed temporarily, with Montagnino saying it was because checks submitted to pay for needed inspections and licenses had bounced. Gaffney's countered that its records showed the checks were paid in March. The following day, the SLA ordered the bar's liquor license suspended. Gaffney's has a capacity of more than 500. The holder of the liquor license is listed as a company called Saratoga Hospitality at Gaffney's, which has had the license since 2017. The business has contended that it has been singled out for enforcement actions and blamed for incidents that happen on the street. In the weeks after Gaffney's closed, fights in the early morning hours outside of Caroline Street bars continued to erupt. For instance, two people were arrested overnight on May 22 in separate incidents on the street involving fighting, resisting arrest and harassment, according to police records. Please see BAR 6

Rebirth for Word of Life Lodge Saratoga Springs’ Bonacio Construction to renovate former Brown Swan Club, subsidized by state funds By JAMES ODATO ADIRONDACK EXPLORER

SCHROON - The family vacation destination used by visitors to Schroon Lake over decades will be reopened after renovations as part of a $21 million project led by a Saratoga Springs construction company operator. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the deal because state funds will be subsidizing the project developed by Sonny Bonacio of Bonacio Construction. The project involves the Word of Life Lodge, also known as the Brown Swan Club, its original name when it opened in 1917,

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Word of Life Lodge in Schroon Lake will reopen following extensive renovations as part of a $21 million project by Sonny Bonacio’s Saratoga Springs construction company.

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The 1772 Foundation Generously Supports Preserving Saratoga Springs SARATOGA - The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation was one of 25 preservation organizations across the country to receive a grant from The 1772 Foundation. The $35,000 grant is to establish a historic property redevelopment program (HPRP). The 1772 Foundation, based in Connecticut, works to ensure the safe passage of our historic buildings and farmland for future generations. It is named in honor of its first restoration project, Liberty Hall in New Jersey, which was built in 1772. The 1772 Foundation plays a leading role in promoting HPRPs, also known as revolving funds, nationwide. “Receiving this grant with these notable historic preservation organizations from across the country is a testament to the significant work that the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is doing. These funds will help the Foundation continue to be a strong resource to our community as we have been for the last 45 years,” said Adam Favro, president of the board of directors. This year, The 1772 Foundation awarded $1,078,000. Organizations that received HRPP funding include: Cincinnati Preservation Association (OH), Cleveland Restoration Society (OH), Columbus Landmarks (OH), Fairmount

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Park Conservancy (PA), Galveston Historical Foundation (TX), The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation (GA), Historic Augusta Incorporated (GA), Historic Macon Foundation (GA), Historic Richmond (VA), Historic Wilmington Foundation (NC), The L’Enfant Trust, (Washington DC), Meridian Architectural Trust (MS), National Main Street Center (IL), New Bern Preservation Foundation (NC), Partners for Sacred Places (PA), Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans (LA), Restore Mobile (AL), Preserve Montana, and New York City Historic Properties Fund. The $35,000 grant that the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation received will be invested into 65 Phila Street, the first property to be rehabilitated under the Foundation’s new Historic Property Redevelopment Program. “This generous grant from The 1772 Foundation provides critical funding for the successful rehabilitation of 65 Phila Street. The net proceeds from the sale of this property will be reinvested into a future preservation project, potentially another endangered building, that will benefit the community,” said Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Samantha Bosshart. Last year, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation purchased the 1851 Alexander A. Patterson House, which is important because of its associations with early development of the city, spring waters, and the Jewish community. The Foundation will complete environ-

time by calling 518-6963030 from 9 am to noon on Tuesday, June 14, or after 10 am on June 17. For your convenience, pick-up of take-out orders will be outside the parish hall. We look forward to seeing and serving you!

Craft Fair at the Saratoga Co. History Center BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair! The family-friendly free event will be held at the beautiful Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, and farm products. No mass-produced or

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commercially-made items will be permitted. This is a terrific opportunity for shoppers to explore and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held rain or shine. Brookside Museum is located at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. A well-preserved 1792 mansion, Brookside houses the records, collections, and exhibits of the Saratoga County History Center. The SCHC is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County, and offers a wide variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming both online and in person. Please see the SCHC website(www.brooksidemuseum.org) and our social media accounts (@Sarato-

mental abatement, make structural repairs, and complete an exterior restoration prior to selling it to someone who will complete the interior rehabilitation and be a good steward for years to come. The Foundation’s Revive 65 Committee has evaluated the existing conditions of the building, including an environmental assessment and window survey, as well as completed architectural drawings, existing and proposed. In March, the City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission approved the Foundation’s historic review application. The building permit to perform initial work was approved at the end of April. Environmental abatement work is planned to take place in the upcoming month. Support the Foundation’s efforts to Revive 65 by making a donation or becoming a member. In addition to preserving this important historic resource of the community, the Foundation is documenting the process and the project be the source of multiple educational programs. Visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call (518) 587-5030 for more information or to join, follow the Foundation on social media, and join their email list to get regular progress updates. Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.

gaCoHistory) for news and announcements. Please contact Beth Silvestri for more information:(518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org

Garage and Rummage Sale at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church SARATOGA - Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church at 175 Fifth Ave will welcome the season with our Summer Garage and Rummage Sale. The sale will take place from 8 AM to 4 PM Friday, June 24 and 8 AM to 11 AM Saturday, June 25. Donated items can be dropped off at the church 9 AM to 7 PM June 22 and 23. Please no exercise equipment or heavy TVs.

Church June Pieroghi Sale BALLSTON LAKE Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, June 21st. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/dz.. Please call 518-363-0001. P/U will be from noon- 1 p.m. We will not be making them for July & August.

Christ’s Cupboard Food Pantry BALLSTON SPA Christ’s Cupboard Food Pantry, located at the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, 202 Milton Ave, has expanded our service hours. We are now open every Tuesday morning from 9-11am and every Thurs. afternoon 4:30-6pm.

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Craft Fair at Brookside Vendors Wanted BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center Seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques

and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. No mass-produced or commercially-made items will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. This is a rain or shine event. Please contact Beth Silvestri for more information at (518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org Brookside Museum is located at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. A well-preserved 1792 mansion, Brookside houses the records, collections, and exhibits of the Saratoga County History Center. The SCHCis dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County, and offers a wide variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming both online and in person. Please see the SCHC website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and our social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

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Heritage Hunters Program SCHUYLERVILLE - Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, June 18, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Daniel Mazeau and Aaron Gore, archaeologists with Beverwyck Archaeology in Delmar, will mix archaeology and genealogy in their presentation. They will give attendees a look at one of their digs. Their website shows some other work they have done, including their adventures in excavating a family burial vault. beverwyckarchaeology.com. Public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309

Home Made Theater Holds Open Butterﬂies of the Saratoga Sandplains Auditions for Sunday in the Park SARATOGA - oin an environmental educator with George to explore the meadow Concert Fundraiser habitats of Old Gick Farm and learn about the endangered, threatened, and other species of butterflies that can be found in the Saratoga Sandplains ecosystem! The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th from 3pm4:30pm. This will be an approximately a 1.5 mile hike over gentle terrain. This is a free program. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve.

WILTON - Home Made Theater announces open auditions for a joint fundraiser, along with Saratoga Arts, of Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s stunning masterpiece. This production, directed by Eric Rudy with musical direction by Richard Cherry will be a concert staging performed in Congress Park on Sunday, August 21. The auditions will be

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Electric Car and E-Bike Show at Skidmore College SARATOGA - Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College’s Office of Sustainability invite you to an EV Car and E-Bike Show on Saturday, June 18, from 10am-2pm, on the Skidmore College Campus (815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY) in the Zankel Music Center Lower Parking Lot. Current EV Car and E-bike owners, and local dealers will be present to answer questions about the electric car and bike experience. We will have cars and bikes available to view with speakers at noon featuring Tina Carton, City of Saratoga Springs Administrator of Parks, Open Lands,

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Knights of Columbus Council #246 Takeout Fish Fry Fundraiser SARATOGA - Knights of Columbus Council #246 at 50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs will be hosting a Fundraiser Fish Fry Takeout event on Friday, June 17th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Please note that there have been a few changes in the way the event is being handled. Rather than calling in ahead of time, it will now be first-come, first-served walk-ins only. Due to the increase in cost of everything, the prices have changed a bit. Menu items include: Fried or Baked Haddock ($15.00) or Fried Clam Strips ($12.00), which each come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5.00); New England Clam Chowder by the pint ($7.00) or the quart ($13.00); individual order of French Fries ($3.00); and, Dessert ($2.00) when available. Payment can be made by cash or checks made out to the Columbian Associa-

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CORINTH - The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 828 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2022 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by Officer-in-Charge Dr. Philip T. Neisser ‘79. The students included: Jordan Arnold of Corinth, NY, whose major is Criminal Justice Studies Isabelle Bailey of Corinth, NY, whose major is Interdisciplinary Studies Sarah Lueck of Corinth, NY, whose major is Music Education

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explained. Word of Life is eliminating the camp that was housed at the lodge. But rather than downsizing, Nelson said their programs are growing. The group plans to raise funds to improve the remaining facilities it has on Schroon Lake. Schroon Town Supervisor Meg Wood said she is happy the developers are bringing back the Brown Swan name, making the facility affordable and acquainted with the town. “They seem to have a sense for the region. That’s important when you have investors coming in a small town,” she said. “There’s always a little trepidation by people to change.” Schroon Lake, she said, offers an excellent location for vacationers being right off the Adirondack Northway and driving distance from major Northeastern cities. Nelson said the buyer “will be very good stewards of the property. I’ve seen the other work that they’ve done and been impressed.” Owned since 1953 by Word of Life, the lodge facilities have been expanded and improved and used for conferences and vacationers that abide by the standards of the organization, whose mission is to build and strengthen the Church of Jesus Christ through ministries, Bible institutes and youth and family programs. Bonacio has no immediate plans for more Adirondack investments beyond the lodge and resort. “Right now we’ve got our hands full with this one,” he said. Shayla Colon contributed. A version of this story was first published by the Adirondack Explorer. For more comments on this article and more park-related stories, see adirondackexplorer.org

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