Saratoga North Edition | Thursday, August 11, 2022
Spa City mayor balks at payment Ron Kim says accounts official hid settlement payment to political ally By WENDY LIBERATORE
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SARATOGA - A wide array of working artists, creative thinkers and restauranteurs are proud to call a three-block stretch on the West side of Saratoga Springs home. Financed by grants secured by preservation minded proponents including JoAnn Yepson and Carrie Woerner and propelled by the energy and determination of advocates including Amejo Amyot and Cecilia Lockwood, the Arts District went from “vision” to “reality” over 20 years ago. The Beekman Street Arts District is now lovingly guided by the non-profit organization Saratoga Springs Arts District, Inc. (SSADI) and sponsors the annual Beekman Street Art Fair held in June and Friday night pop-up art events during the warmer months. The next Pop-up Art event in the historic West-side neighborhood is scheduled for August 12, 2022 from 5 – 8 pm and will include open galleries serving refreshments, visiting artists set up on porches and gardens and live entertainment by the Saratoga Springs High School Fiddle Club. Featured during the August 12th event are the Adirondack Plein Air Society Summer Show at
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A $25,000 deductible payment to the city’s insurer has caused discord among City Council members and threatened to stop payment on $1.16 million to city vendors, a move that forced officials to meet last Saturday morning to resolve the issues. The problem was exposed in a heated City Council meeting on Aug. 2 when Mayor Ron Kim said the $25,000 payment “was KIM purposely hid” in the city’s 80-page list of vendor disbursements, raising his concerns again about Commissioner of Accounts Dillon Moran’s involvement in a $100,000 insurance payout to the city’s former engineer, who was also a political ally of Moran. Kim demanded the removal of the $25,000 payment to Traveler’s Insurance and last Saturday said he suspected it was concealed on the list because the settlement that engineer Tim Wales
received was never approved by the City Council. “We are being asked to pay $25,000 … on a settlement that was not known to us,” Kim said. Moran said that he didn’t insert the payment, but rather that city Director of Risk and Safety Marilyn Rivers included it on page 52, amid the noncontroversial items like brooms, portable toilets and police uniforms. Moran said the deductible was agreed upon after the city settled a federal lawsuit with engineer Tim Wales, who alleged the city fired him in 2019 after he supported Moran for commissioner of the Department of Public Works instead of his boss, the late Anthony “Skip” Scirocco. The settlement also became a point of contention earlier this year after Moran was named as a witness in Wales’ complaint and Moran was present at an April 1 settlement conference. The deal was brokered by attorney John Aspland, representing Saratoga Springs, and Wales’ attorney Kevin Laurilliard. “From the beginning of his term, he was working to try to resolve this case behind the scenes,” asserted Kim, who, like Moran, is a Democrat. “Whether or not he (put the payment on the consent agenda) on purpose, I don’t know, but it’s very concerning. Basically,
paid to Wales in a federal lawsuit, after two of the city’s witnesses, including Scirocco, had died. On Monday, Wales said he MORAN received his payment, but he said that after attorney fees and taxes, it’s only “pocket change.” He also said he has gotten another job and lamented that he lost a city pension, something he was working toward after 8.5 years with the city. “I just want to move on,” Wales said. “I don’t want to get into finger-pointing. That is (City Council’s) circus.” Kim said that the city will have to look into the Wales’ settlement further. After a contentious discussion at the City Council table, officials unanimously removed the $25,000 insurance deductible payment from the list. Moran was then supposed to sign the paperwork for vendor payments and forward it to Commissioner of Finance Minita Sanghvi to cut the checks. However, Moran ripped up the paperwork that he was supposed to sign, thus stalling the payment process. That forced the City Council to meet on Saturday Please see PAYMENT 10
Museum built for one and all By KATHERINE KIESSLING
“Plan to move to Lincoln Baths” was written in a notebook by one of the Children’s Museum of Saratoga’s founders two decades ago. On July 11, the museum officially opened its new home in the Lincoln Baths building at Spa State Park. The new space celebrated a merger with the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology and a dream fulfilled for the original founders. It also gave the museum the opportunity to be more accessible, Director Sarah Smith said. “We really tried to make sure that financially, physically, mentally all abilities are welcome here and that people know that this is their museum,” she said. The museum recently launched the Open Arms membership program for housing- and food-insecure families. This program makes the museum more financially accessible, charging $25 for a yearlong membership instead of the usual $150. The museum’s goal was to sell 30 Open Arms memberships in the program’s first year; it’s already sold more than 30. “Sometimes people think that people in Saratoga are incredibly wealthy, and there is such economic disparity here,” Smith said. “We just want to make sure that all people feel Please see BEEKMAN 10 welcome.” Open Arms members only need to present their EBT card Any Price, Area or Condition when they sign up. “It’s true equity FAST, FAIR OFFERS because they’re like, ‘You don’t understand how P.O. Box 1831, Albany NY 12201 embarrassing it 518-441-6376 • rdrehabllc@aol.com is to have to show that every time,’” Smith said. “It provides that access and equity
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to be blunt, he’s not telling the truth. It’s unfortunate.” On Monday, Moran said the whole controversy, which forced the City Council to meet in an emergency meeting last Saturday to pay its bills, “is absurd.” He’s accusing Kim of lying “to try to make me look bad.” “It’s a lie, a flat-out lie,” Moran said. “This is defamation with malice. I’m an honest person; I do not lie. I am angered to hear the suggestion.” The settlement is an offshoot of more than three years of legal battles launched by Wales against the city. It started in February 2019, when Wales said he would support Moran for DPW commissioner. In March 2019, Wales was suspended from his job. At the time, he alleged it was because he said he supported Moran. Then in November 2019, Wales was fired. Wales filed a lawsuit contending that his firing was politically motivated. But the U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, rejected that argument. So did the state Appellate Division’s Third Judicial Department, which upheld the decision, saying Wales’ 2019 firing was justified due to his “unprofessional, discourteous” manner. In July, U.S. District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino authorized $100,000 of insurance funds to be
that we’re looking for, especially after the pandemic when so many people are suffering.” The museum also offers Museums for All, which gives $1 admission per person for up to four people per EBT card. The new space allowed for the museum to make its interactive exhibits physically more accessible, too. The fire truck and interactive burning building exhibit is among the museum’s most popular exhibits. Before, the truck was elevated, kids using wheelchairs or walking aids would need to be lifted into BEN LAPOINT / CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SARATOGA the truck. Now the truck is ground level so kids with mobility aids can A toddler peeks out from the window of the tree house at the easily enter the truck. Children’s Museum of Saratoga in the Lincoln Baths in Saratoga Other exhibits embraced more Springs. The museum relocated there in July. accessible design — black carpet replaced the raised stage for the with two scoops,” he said. theater exhibit and the passenger bus now has The partnership with CMOST has exsteering controls at both ends so one could be panded the age range of kids and added new wheelchair accessible — and a new sensory STEAM-focused activities, like the satelnook donated by Linda and Michael Toohey lite-inventing station that lets kids build and gives kids on the spectrum a quiet, comforttest their designs and two STEAM classrooms able retreat if they feel overstimulated. on the second floor. Plans for a future picnic, obstacle course The first floor offers more class spaces, and garden patch in the outdoor courtyard one where older kids can explore engineering also are putting accessibility first; Smith’s through a fort-building class and another son is installing wheelchair-accessible picnic where littler kids can enjoy story time. Kerri tables he built for his Eagle Scout project. Manke and her daughter Jocelyn, 4, plan their The larger space allows for more visitors — week around the classes. Smith said attendance is 125 percent higher “We come for a story time every Thurs— and more play, which parents like Theresa day and a craft with Miss Karen, one of the Cullen enjoy. volunteers,” Manke said. “[Jocelyn] loves the “There’s a lot more interactive things to do. programs that they offer. We come here every They love the news station, and there is a lot Thursday. She picks it over everything else.” more technology,” Cullen said. “Kids really suffered during the pandemCullen’s son William, 6, particularly likes ic,” Smith said. “They need places to go. They running around the new ice cream parlor, need things to do, they need to be hands-on, which includes both the old stools and lights they need to be learning. They need to have a from the old diner exhibit and a new booth place where they can jump around safely and and bistro table donated by Stewart’s. “I get to have my favorite vanilla ice cream get their wiggles out.” Free detailed, written quotes, references provided with driving directions Better Business Bureau A+ rating.
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Saratoga County History - The Good Old Summer Time at Vischer Ferry Submitted by John L. Scherer August 3, 2022 Now that summer is here and warmer weather prompts us out of doors, we begin to plan picnics and side trips to the lakes and mountains. At the turn of the nineteenth to twentieth century, that magical year 1900 when life seemed slower and carefree, Vischer Ferry was the destination of many area picnickers and tourists. People came from Schenectady, Albany, Troy, Cohoes and even New York City to spend a day, a week, a month or the complete summer in the healthful climate and beautiful surroundings of Vischer Ferry. As quiet 120 years ago as it is today, the village was an ideal spot to escape from the noise and turmoil of the city. There were a number of ways that a visitor could arrive at Vischer Ferry. Many would drive their carriages or autos over the Troy and Schenectady Road (Route 7) to Rosendale Road which led down to the river where a ferry scow was in readiness to convey the visitor to Vischer Ferry on the other side of the river. Another popular way was by train to the Niskayuna Station from which it was necessary to walk or hire a vehicle to the crossing at the river. This restored Niskayuna train station remains along the Colonie-Niskayuna Bike path which now follows the railroad route. The trolley from Schenectady to Troy paralleled the train tracks a short distance above Niskayuna, and still other visitors came by this route. A toll bridge was built across the Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry in 1900, and until the bridge was destroyed by ice flows two years later, picnickers could come by this route rather than waiting for the ferry. In later years there was an autobus from Schenectady direct to Vischer Ferry. This was probably the quickest way of reaching the town from the west. The fun way of visiting Vischer Ferry was on the "Kittie West," a small steamer, and come down the Erie Canal from Schenectady. Many families, complete with picnic basket and blanket arrived at the village in this manner to spend a pleasant day. The large Swiss music box that provided music for the passengers of the "Kittie West" is now at the Schenectady Historical Society. Those vacationers who were going to spend some time at Vischer Ferry could stay at the hotel run by George F. Smith. It is said that he generally had a full house all summer. This hotel was built in 1798 and was a landmark in the village until it burned in 1947. Today the Vischer Ferry fire house occupies the site of the hotel. Another place where many could spend their summer vacation was at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Van Vranken. This was an 1847 farmhouse remodeled in the 1880s to accommodate boarders. It was located about 1/2 mile east of the village.
Ballston Area Community Center Earns Certification as an American Red Cross Managed Disaster Shelter BALLSTON SPA - In partnership with the American Red Cross, the Ballston Area Community Center (BACC) has received certification as a managed disaster shelter that can accommodate up to 200 individuals.
This process includes the installation of a whole building backup power generator that was partially funded by a Saratoga County Non-Profit COVID Relief Grant Fund. Ensuring people have a safe place to stay during a disaster is now a critical part of the mission and the many services that BACC provides. The emergency shelter offers a safe place to sleep, food, health care, and support to victims of disasters.
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Mrs. Van Vranken had a reputation for her fine meals. The house still stands as a private home on Riverview Road. Recently a historic marker was placed by the road in front of the house. Surviving from this period of Vischer Ferry's varied history are numerous post card views of the village that were purchased by vacationers and mailed to friends back home. No less interesting are the messages written on these cards. Many of the postcard views were taken by Parker Goodfellow as he made his way around the village on his motorcycle, which can be spotted in some of the views. Snapshots of picnickers enjoying themselves by the side of the village mill pond, and other photographs attest to the resort atmosphere of 120 years ago. A souvenir booklet and guide extolled the wonders and beauties of Vischer Ferry. This booklet entitled “Beautiful Vischer Ferry” was printed in about 1907 by "A lover and admirer of V. Ferry." It is a must for anyone interested in local history. Fortunately, Vischer Ferry, made a National Historic District in 1975, has retained many characteristics of its past. Even today picnickers and tourists enjoy the same atmosphere at Vischer Ferry as was enjoyed by their parents and grandparents. You don’t even need to bring a picnic. The restored Vischer Ferry General Store plays host to those who come for breakfast or lunch. The hotel and boarding house are perhaps gone, but one has only to stroll down the old Erie Canal towpath on a warm Saturday afternoon, count the cars driving through the village on a nice Sunday, or note the number of bicyclists and walkers, to realize that the appeal of Vischer Ferry has not diminished. If there is any doubt, just ask a stranger visiting the place!
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Gardens at Yaddo Tours This Summer SARATOGA - Summer drop-in tours of the Gardens at Yaddo are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, from now through September 4 for $10 per person. Visitors should meet at the main garden gate at 11 AM. During racing season, drop-in tours are offered on Tuesdays from now through August 20 at 11 AM for $10 per person. Cash or checks only, please. Docent-led tours for private groups may be arranged by contacting Yaddo.Org The grounds of Yaddo, including our Gardens, are a privately funded, nonprofit artist retreat established by the Trask family in 1893. Our Gardens are the only area on the grounds of Yaddo that are open to the public. We ask that you respect the privacy of our artists in residence, and not go beyond the Gardens during your visit. Garden hours Monday thru Friday 11:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Friday Pond Exploration Programs at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Back by popular demand, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s Pond Exploration Programs are running again! Revolving around discovering aquatic wildlife at Delegan Pond, this scheduled reoccurring program is taking place every Friday beginning on July 8th from 10:30am11:30am. Participants can use the dip nets that are provided to search for pond life, including frogs,
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STEM Summer Aviation Camp GLENVILLE - The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302, will host a STEM Summer Aviation Camp in partnership with Schenectady County Community College. “Becoming a Young Aviator” Tuesday, August 23 – Friday August 26 • 8:30 am – 12 Noon Students, ages 10-17, will spend the week at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, located at the Schenectady County Airport in Glenville, learning about aviation and what real pilots do on the ground and in the air.
Lord’s Acre Fair Returns at Burnt Hills United Methodist Church BURNT HILLS - The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church at 816 Route 50 in Burnt Hills will again sponsor the Lord’s Acre Fair Friday, September 9th from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 10th from 9 am to 3 pm. On Friday we will again have our great Chicken Bar-B-Que serving our famous potato salad, cole slaw, beans and yummy desserts from 4:30 to 7pm or until we run out of chickens. Tickets will be $14.00 for adults and $7.00 for children’s meals or half chickens. Again, this year, all meals will be take-out. There will be picnic tables set up on the church grounds. Pre-Sale tickets will be available in the church office. The Free Pony Rides will return on Friday as well - with rides available from 4:30 to 7:00pm. A Reptile Experience will also be available on Friday from Noon till 6pm. Booths will include favorites such as the white elephant, linens, furniture, the Food Booth, toys, sporting equipment, tools and tech, the country store, books, clothing and a silent auction. In addition to our own hand made gift items we will have many local crafters as well. Donations for the fair will be accepted after Thursday, August 22nd until Sunday, September 4th. For more information don’t hesitate to call the church office at 518-399-5144 between the hours of 10 am to 2 pm.
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League of Women Voters of Saratoga County SARATOGA COUNTY - The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, In partnership with the League of Women Voters of Albany County, and the League of Women Voters of Schenectady County, will hold a virtual Candidate Forum for the 2022 Congressional Primary Election between Congressman Paul Tonko and Rostislav Rar on August 12, 2022. The forum will be
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Summer Fair at Holy Mother & Child Catholic Church CORINTH - Sat., Aug. 13 at Holy Mother & Child – Catholic Church, 405 Palmer Ave., Corinth, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. HUGH Garage Sale (Indoors and Outdoors), Food sale with salads, beans, baked goods, etc. Basket Raffle, and Snack Bar. Come Join the Fun!
Defensive Driving Class SARATOGA - Saturday, August 13th 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs New York 12866 Fee: $35.00 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30.00 each, Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski @518-2863788 As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated. Class size is limit.
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Caboose Day and Car Show PORTERS CORNERS The 12th Annual Caboose Day and Car Show at King’s Station will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10 am until 3 pm. The caboose at King’s Station is on the corner of Rt 9N and Porter Road, Porter Corners NY Car show could include cars, trucks, motorcycles, and imports - In addition you will be able to tour the Caboose and Train Station. A new ramp and stairs have been built by the Boy Scouts Troop 4016 of Saratoga. Vendors, bake sale, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, soda and water to benefit the Town of Greenfield Historical Society All are welcome. Rain or Shine
Corinth Town-Wide August Garage Sale
CORINTH – Every year the Corinth Merchants’ Association (CMA) sponsors and organizes the Town-Wide Garage Sale on the second weekend in August the 13th and 14th. If you are planning to have a garage sale and want to be listed on the map they will print and distribute, email corinthmerchantsassociation@yahoo.com or call 518-654-8425. The CMA’s mission is to encourage business-minded people to serve their community with efficiency and promote high ethical standards in industry, professions, public works, and private endeavors. Their goal is to provide support, encouragement, and consultation to new and established businesses in Corinth and the downtown Community Message Board between
Rocco’s and Corinth Wine and Liquors is open for use to their members as well as community non-profit organizations. The dues have remained at $50.00 per year to help defray expenses for these projects. Send in your check (payable to Corinth Merchants’ Association) to P.O. Box 121, Corinth, NY 12822 to be included in their radio advertising. Last year they ran over 650 radio promotions for member businesses, and encouraging residents to “shop local”. Call 518-6548425 for more information or go to the website: www. corinthmerchants.com
Adirondack Fiddlers New Style and Old Tyme Fiddling SCHUYLERVILLE Sunday, August 14th 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. American Legion Hall, Clancy St. Schuylerville, NY - All fiddlers and musicians young and old. Public welcome. Round and square dancing. Food Available. For more information call (518) 274-6817
The Saratoga Stryders Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series SARATOGA - This event will be held at 6:15 PM Monday evenings in August: August 15, 22 & 29. Registration is day-of only: $30 for all 5 or $5 for each individual race. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders. org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
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The 2022 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Tour is Planned for Two Fall Weekends SARATOGA - The 2022 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is proud to announce this year’s dates and builders. Celebrating 26 years of exceptional homes, this annual tradition will be presented over four beautiful fall days on October 8-9 and October 15-16. We have a spectacular line-up of 8 locations from our region’s finest builders for the areas premiere new home tour event. Over the past 25 years, this community event has contributed over $1.4 MILLION dollars to our two local charities. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding
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BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Area Seniors Chorus is looking for a piano player to help us with rehearsals and concerts. We meet on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Milton Community Center 310 Northline Rd. in Ballston Spa, NY We are looking for new members who enjoy sing. Do come and join us. Please call Alison Bodle at 518-288-3565 if you are interested, and for more information.
Historians Walking Tours Sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center will host a series of guided walking tours led by local historians during the summer and fall months throughout Saratoga County. The tours will be offered bi-weekly from mid-July through the end of September on various days and times. “The tours will offer a unique opportunity to interact with several historians with a deep knowledge of the history of their communities,” said Jim
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OPINION Biden shouldn't feel bad. Voters don't like anyone these days. By Jennifer Rubin (c) 2022, The Washington Post President Joe Biden's rotten polling numbers - only about 40% of Americans approve of his performance, according to FiveThirtyEight's average - have inspired a bazillion headlines. But what has received far less attention is that Americans these days don't like, well, anyone. Look at polling for Republicans in Congress, Democrats in Congress, defeated former president Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and you'll find that Americans give thumbs down on all of them. Indeed, less than 20% of Americans say the country is on the right track, according to the RealClearPolitics average. Moreover, Gallup reported in early July, "Americans are less confident in major U.S. institutions than they were a year ago, with significant declines for 11 of the 16 institutions tested and no improvements for any." Specifically, "This year's poll marks new lows in confidence for all three branches of the federal government - the Supreme Court (25%), the presidency (23%) and Congress. Five other institutions are at their lowest points in at least three decades of measurement, including the church or organized religion (31%), newspapers (16%), the criminal justice system (14%), big business (14%) and the police." Most voters don't want Biden to run for reelection. They don't want Trump to run for president. Most believe the state of the economy is poor, even though only 17% say the same about their own economic standing. Despite this persistent bad economic outlook, consumer spending keeps rising. Notice a pattern? American sure seem predisposed to dislike anything or anyone. (Or maybe they don't like being asked what they like and don't like?) Rather than using this polling data to conclude that "Biden is cooked" or "Democrats are doomed," perhaps it's time for pundits to question how much guidance they can
Joe Manchin's Travesty By Rich Lowry (c) 2022 by King Features Synd., Inc. Congress has never cared much about truth-in-labeling, but even by its standards, "The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" is laughably absurd. The deal reached by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is getting puffed up by the media as a presidency-revitalizing achievement for President Joe Biden, when in reality it is the detritus of his stymied legislative agenda hastily thrown together in an incoherent muddle, under a deceptive name. A signature of Biden's legislative strategy has been pursuing sweeping legislation that has nothing to do with the actual concerns of voters. Worried about inflation? Don't worry, we have a partisan, enormously ambitious voting rights bill, police reform bill, or new multi-trillion-dollar spending bill just for you. Thankfully, Manchin significantly bid down what Biden and the rest of the party initially wanted to spend on so-called "Build Back Better." Otherwise, the new deal is as much of a non sequitur as ever. At a time of inflation, it offers hundreds of billions of new spending. As the economy dips into a recession or close to one, it offers hundreds of billions in new taxes. And its main element is more green energy spending, when the climate is far down the priority list for voters. TITLE: None of this makes much sense. According to the estimate of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, the act would very slightly increase inflation in the nearterm, when inflation is a problem, and very slightly decrease it after 2024, when -- one hopes -- it will already have fallen. That's just some random model, you say? Well, Manchin used to rely on it. Manchin brags about the $300 billion in deficit reduction over 10 years, which is supposed to be one of the bill's counter inflationary bragging points. Just a week or so ago, though, the senator voted for the Senate's $280 billion "Chips and Science" bill. What the West Virginia solon giveth with one hand, he taketh away with another. Surely, Democrats will keep the new spending coming to the extent they can. Manchin deserves credit for sounding the alarm about inflation when Democrats were still in denial. TITLE: Nonetheless, his own record isn't exactly sterling. Last year, he voted for the $1.9 billion "rescue plan" that had some role in worsening inflation. Now, he claims to be tackling this inflation via fiscal rectitude while he freely spends more money. In short, Manchin is an arsonist who shows up to put out the fire with a leaky hose. The tax piece isn't any better. The 15% corporate income tax will hit manufacturers particularly hard, including the semiconductor manufacturers that Manchin and the Senate just went out of their way to subsidize. Again, which is it -- do those companies deserve to be subsidized more, or taxed more? Manchin implausibly denies the tax increase is a tax increase. He calls it closing a loophole, a classic Beltway euphemism for a tax hike. Also, he further denies that the bill increases taxes on those making less than $200,000 a year, despite the Joint Committee on Taxation finding exactly that. The committee estimates that people making between $50,000 and $75,000 would see a .8% increase next year. Then there's the issue that the additional corporate tax is a disincentive to business investment when more of it is desperately needed. Inflation results from demand outstripping supply, so it is imperative that government get out of the way of business creating more supply. Finally, Manchin said in 2010, "I don't think, during the time of recession, you mess with any of the taxes or increase any taxes." He has apparently suspended that rule until further notice. At the end of the day, all of this is a counterproductive waste, but it could have been much worse. The bill isn't going to remake Biden's foundering presidency, but it will make Democratic activists feel a little better -- Joe Manchin's contribution to the republic.
glean from polling when Americans are endemically dissatisfied with politics and just about anyone associated with it. As anyone who has dealt with a spouse in a foul mood can attest, sometimes one must take statements from a grumpy individual with a grain of salt. A sk voters whet her we a re doing enough to fight inflation, to help Ukraine or to do just about anything else, and you'll likely get a resounding "no." Perhaps a more constructive question would be: "Considering the difficult circumstances we find ourselves in, do you think X has at least done their best?" You can hardly blame voters for their ungenerous spirit. After more than two years of dealing with the pandemic, school closures, supply-chain-created shortages, shutdowns, the 2020 recession, the current economic slowdown, the onset of the monkeypox emergency, horrible airline service, high gas prices and inflation more broadly, it would be odd if they weren't in a sour mood. So what should we take away from all this? For starters, straight up-or-down approval ratings likely don't reveal much about voters' choices, which are what elections are all about. When pollsters ask the "Do you approve of X?" question, keep in mind the rejoinder: "Compared with what?" The same poll might show Biden with terrible approval ratings but still beating Trump in a head-to-head matchup. Likewise, Biden's awful polling doesn't reveal much about the choice between a Democratic or Republican candidate in the midterms. Moreover, given the less-than-stellar performance of pollsters over the past couple of election cycles, analysts, pundits, politicians and media consumers would be wise to show more humility and less certainty in their prognostications. And certainly let's dispense with the notion that "history" says much about what's about to happen. This is uncharted territory.
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Summertime is Crispy Hot at the Saratoga County History Center BALLSTON SPA – The Summer of 2022 is becoming crispy hot at the Saratoga County History Center with a new exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore,” along with a fresh series of events and offerings in August. In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore The Saratoga County History Center’s Brookside Museum has recently opened a new exhibition “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore”. This exhibition explores the many stories that claimed to explain the story behind the snack, from disgruntled customers to kitchen incidents. The story of the legendary George Crum is examined, along with his experiences as a chef and outdoor guide of African and First Nation descent. Learn more about this contender for the inventor of potato chips, along with other possible innovators who may have been responsible for the irresistibly crispy potatoes. The complimentary exhibit, “A Century of Ice Cream,” celebrates the centennial of Stewart’s Shops, the famous company born in Saratoga County. The exhibition is open to the public from Thursday to Sunday, 1pm to 5pm, starting July 30. Music at the Museum The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) and the Village of Ballston Spa Arts Council are pleased to announce that this summer we will again sponsor “Music at the Museum” concerts at SCHC’s Brookside Museum. The concert will take
place at 3pm on Sunday, August 14. The program will consist of a concert band under the direction of Dennis Searles, an area music teacher with over 50 years of experience directing and performing in many musicals, concert bands, and the Glens Falls Symphony. The band is comprised of professional Musicians from the entire capital district and north country performing traditional concert band music, including Broadway Musicals, popular melodies, and many marches. The musicians will perform on the front porch of SCHC’s Brookside Museum, at the end of Front Street in Ballston Spa. Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen, and enjoy the music – and please visit the museum while you are there. If there is rain on August 14, the band concert will be postponed until August 28. Friday in the Herb Garden This summer, the Colonial Herb Garden of SCHC’s Brookside Museum is very popular among visitors. On August 12 at 2pm, our popular series “Fridays in the Herb Garden: There’s More to an Herb Than its Name” goes on. The Saratoga County History Center invites you to join Kathleen Royka, Master Gardener, and Thymly Herb’s lead gardener, at the museum’s Colonial Herb Garden. This week’s theme is “Plants to Dye for – Plants, Both for Dyeing and Healing.” Meet Woad, Queen Anne’s Lace, and Feverfew. Children are welcome. There will be toys and games of the eighteenth century and other activities to discover. Spin ‘Til You Dye Day The Rock Day Spinners, a Saratoga County based fiber spinning group, will be holding their annual Spin ‘Til You Dye Day at Saratoga County History
Center at Brookside Museum on Sunday, August 13 from 10am - 4pm. They will be dying wool using natural dyes and demonstrating fiber spinning. “Spin Till You Dye” is a family-friendly event. Historian’s Walking Tour As part of the Historians’ Walking Tour series, Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian, will lead a mile-long out and back walk on the county’s Zim Smith Trail. This walk will take place on Monday, August 15 at 10am. Learn how an old railroad bed evolved into the county’s premier trail system and how it earned its moniker. Meet at the Zim Smith parking lot at 3 Curry Road in Round Lake. The suggested donation is $10 per registration. Please register for the tour at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood. com/events/45742-historians-walking-tours-zimsmith-trail-in-round-lakeaug15th
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This late 18th-century home at 173 Sunnyside Road in Glenville sits on about three acres.
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f you are someone with a larger family (or one with the potential to grow) or want to host folks often, this mostly 235-year-old House of the Week may interest you. The cheerful facade on spacious grounds reminds me of a small English estate, and at 4,750 square feet, could certainly feel that way for some. There are five bedrooms –a dressing room attached to the largest one – and four bathrooms: two full, two half. A large library is decked out with built-in cabinets, and the exposed wood beams in the kitchen bring warmth to the space. Outside is an inground pool surrounded by hardscaping, The in-ground pool. a hot tub with its own cabana, and a sprawling, tiered, fenced-in backyard that makes up much of the near-three acres of the property. Unfinished space above the three-car garage could be Taxes: $17,995.62. Listing price:$675,000. converted into a living space. Natural gas, Contact Jaime Evans, HUNT Real Estate ERA, at 518-495-8200. —Sara Tracey septic. Scotia-Glenville schools. n If
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Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance BALLSTON SPA - On Saturday, August 20,2022 at 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The dance will be at the Milton Community Center 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY The dance is open to the public and ample free parking. There will be an entrance fee of $ 5.00. Snack and refreshment will be provided. The band will be the River Road Boys, Country and Square Dancing. For more information call Peter Petrillose at 518-399-4868
2022 AFS Hearts for the Arts Festival LAKE LUZERNE - Following a two-year hiatus, the Adirondack Folk School Hearts for the Arts Gala is back!! Friends and supporters of the school will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Friday evening, August 19, 2022, beginning with a mingling hour and cash bar at 5:30 pm. The food and fun will take place at the iconic and beautifully restored Hitching Post Cafe located at 1256 Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne, NY. The Cafe’s chef is planning to put an old-time dude ranch spin on the menu, including such favorites as Hummingbird Cake for dessert. As you make your reservation, please let us know your dinner choice of Prime Rib, Rosemary Chicken, Salmon with Dill Sauce or Vegetarian Pot Pie. Except for the pot pie, all entrees are gluten free. Tickets for Hearts for the Arts may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, (518) 696-2400 http://www. adirondackfolkschool. org. The cost per ticket is $75. Seating is limited to 80 guests, so please make your reservations early. We are all delighted to bring Hearts for the Arts back, a little smaller, but better than ever! Hope to see you there!! Date: Friday August 19, 2022 - Time: 5:30 pm Place: Hitching Post Cafe ,1256 Lake Ave, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
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Hadley-Luzerne Community-Wide Garage Sale
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HADLEY / LUZERNE - The annual Community-wide garage sale throughout Hadley and Lake Luzerne is set for August 19, 20 & 21 2022. Anyone may participate, but if you’d like to be listed on a locator map and receive a Garage Sale sign stop by the town hall Monday - Friday 9AM-noon. Our town clerks will direct you to the signup sheet and collect the $10 fee. The Hadley Business Association thanks our town clerks Colleen DeMarsh and Cynthia Sherwood for their willingness to gather this information.
BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church is seeking CRAFT ARTISTS AND VENDORS for their annual LORD’S ACRE FAIR on Friday, Sept 9 & Sat Sept 10, located outdoors on the church lawn at 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills, NY. A variety of crafts will be displayed together with food, games, used home goods, silent auctions and other church booths. A one day vendor fee is $40 or $60 for both days. For an application please call Paula at 518-399-7422 or the church at 518-399-5144.
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to allow the mayor to sign the paperwork. “Ron and the rest of the City Council was ensuring our vendors got paid,” Sanghvi said. Moran disputes that as well, saying he did send the paperwork to Sanghvi. And he said he doesn’t know why the City Council had to meet again. However, in a text message, Sanghvi explained that she and Moran only agreed last Friday to pay one vendor on the list. The Saturday meeting last week was necessary, she said, as Moran did not send over the remaining approvals. At Saturday’s meeting, Moran voted not to pay the other vendors. However, after the meeting, he ended up signing a taped-up version of the list he’d torn up on Tuesday.
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the Eden Compton Gallery and Art Quilts by Meg Dalton at the Cottage of Art & Design. Also be sure to stop by Collective 131 for their big sale and to say goodbye to Cassie after two years on the Street. The Beekman Street Arts District runs from Grand Avenue to West Circular Street. After years of ups and downs, the Arts District continues to evolve with new galleries and shops joining the established businesses and restaurants on the charming flower-lined street. Many intrepid entrepreneurs and renowned artists including Frankie Flores and Sharon Crute have called Beekman Street home over the years. The Cottage will be hosting Featured Artist receptions showcasing each partner’s work on Friday evenings in August and September from 5 – 8 pm. Check www.CottageArtDesign.com for details. Hours for shops on Beekman vary by location but most are open 11 am till 5 pm Wednesday through Saturday. For more information and to sign up for the Arts District’s seasonal newsletters, please visit www.ArtsonBeekman.org
Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Grant Process Now Open
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SARATOGA – The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2022 grant cycle. The Foundation exists to support charitable and public benefit organizations whose mission is the betterment of quality of life, health and welfare of Saratoga County residents. To qualify for a grant, organizations must be classified as a not-for-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service and applicants must carry out services and activities that benefit the residents of Saratoga County. Activities that address problem gambling, support youth activities, senior citizens, recreation, arts and community are given priority. This year, the Foundation will be accepting grant applications by electronic means only. The deadline for submitting applications is August 31, 2022. The application is available on the Foundation website, www. saratogacasinohotelfoundation.org and must be submitted via e-mail to TConnolly@SaratogaCountyNY.gov. The Foundation Board will meet on September 9, 2022 to decide on the grants and grant recipients will be notified by September 15, 2022 as to the status of their application. Grant awards will be made on September 18, 2022 at a reception at Saratoga Casino Hotel. The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation is funded by Saratoga Casino Hotel and the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association. The Foundation has supported over 200 organizations with over $425,000 in grants since 2004. Previous grant awards can be reviewed on the website www.saratogacasinohotelfoundation.org.
BALLSTON SPA - Will resume on the first Wednesday of each month. At the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6:30 pm, the Jam start at 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Open to all musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegress. Come an enjoy the music and be part of the audienc Jack Broderson at 518-885-4229
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