Ronald and Michele Riggi were one of Saratoga Springs’ most prominent couples, perhaps best known for their stone palazzo on North Broadway that is intricately decorated for each holiday. The mansion is also home to dozens of small dogs also known as Michele’s “posh palazzo pups.” “He lived a beautiful life,” Riggi said. “He did what he wanted to do, when he wanted to do it. He left a beautiful legacy and a footprint on the community. He was so giving and loving.”Ronald Riggi’s illness was kept mostly private. His wife said she invites the public honor her husband from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Burke Funeral Home at 628 Broadway. Services for Ronald Riggi, who was to be cremated in accordance with his wishes, will be “Heprivate.didn’t want anything,” Riggi said. “He was very private, but he should be honored.” Riggi said her husband was diagnosed in December with Stage 4 small cell lung cancer that eventually spread to his bones. Knowing of the diagnosis, their son Chris Riggi pushed his wedding to June at the palazzo so that his father could take part. “He was there — mind, body and soul,” Michele Riggi said. Ronald and his twin brother, Vincent, made their fortune selling replacement parts for General Electric’s heavy-duty gas turbines through Turbine Services, where they served as longtime executives. Ronald Riggi had been the CEO of the Wilton-based company for years but retired in 2015. Even in retirement, Michele Riggi said, her husband worked every“Heday.pushed himself,” she said. “He never gave up hope until the very end.”
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The brothers also became wellknown for charitable efforts and community involvement, with Ronald serving as chairman of the board of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Saratoga Regional YMCA, among other philanthropic efforts. He also contributed to the Double H Hole in the Woods camp, Saratoga Hospital, the National Museum of Racing and the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Ronald Riggi also served on the board of the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs alongside his wife. The museum complex includes a theater named after the couple. “We were trying to write his obituary, and there were so many things he was involved in,” Michele Riggi said. “It was such a long day (Sunday), I just couldn’t think of them all.” She is also a well-known Spa City socialite and philanthropist who has contributed to multiple arts organizations and nonprofit groups. At one point, the E! Television network sized up the couple and their lavish home for a potential reality TV series, but the concept fizzled out after the two sides failed to reach a “mutual agreement on the terms that we felt would protect our family and this beautiful city we love,” Michele Riggi said at theRonaldtime. Riggi’s online biography posted to the National Museum of Dance’s website said he attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, serving and traveling the world for four years. The biography also said the father of four was a “licensed pilot, avid sailor and skilled marksman.”TheRiggis made headlines just last month when they announced they were listing for sale their Lake Placid compound, dubbed Casa del Paradiso, for $31 million. If completed at the asking price, the sale will set a record for the priciest in the Adirondack region. Ronald Riggi was chief executive of Turbine Services when GE accused the company of violating terms of a 13-year-old settlement in a trade secrets case nearly two decades ago. Turbine Services’ headquarters was raided by FBI agents in 2019. Three foreign nationals ultimately pleaded guilty to selling gas turbine parts illegally shipped through intermediaries to customers in Iran, a violation of American sanctions. Neither Riggi nor his brother were implicated in the scheme. Michele Riggi said her brother-in-law will continue his brother’s legacy. “He did not want him to suffer,” Michele Riggi said. “If he hadn’t lived the eight months, Vince would be in a very bad place right now. But since Vince made the journey with us throughout his illness, he’s at peace.” She called her husband her soul-mate. “We were never that far apart,” she said. “He will always be in my heart and soul forever.”
Midway through this year’s meet, concerns over horses’ deaths continue By WENDY LIBERATORE SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Race Course is headed for a record season — both in handle and attendance — Countyings,alsoThepre-pandemicsurpassingnumbers.track’spopularityhasswelledhotelbook-amovetheSaratogaChamberofCommerce said will put the city and its businesses on firm economic footing for the rest of the summer. Yet it’s not all good news at the mid-season point at the track. Horse advocates are concerned that eight horses have died at the track so far. Five died in the past week, two while racing and three in training.Racing supporters say the betting and attendance numbers reflect how the track remains a draw over more than a century and a half. “The popularity of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is at an alltime high,” said Pat McKenna, New York Racing Association spokesman. “That is reflected not only by strong handle and attendance figures, but also in the overall energy and enthusiasm felt at the track each and every day. We are on pace to eclipse $1 million in paid attendance for the seventh consecutive year as well as break the all-time wagering handle record for the third time in the last five years.”Thehandle on day 20 of the 40-day meet was $431 million, while it was $402 million at the same time in 2021, the first full meet after the pandemic kept fans away in 2020. That’s a 7.3 percent increase in betting from all sources. Attendance, at the midmeet level, was 512,683 so far. In 2021 at this point it was“When502,266.you are looking at those kinds of strong attendance numbers, that came despite two separate heat waves,” McKenna said. “Clearly, fan engagement, interest and enthusiasm with all things Saratoga Race Course is again at all-time high.”
WILTON - Saturday, August 20 at 4:30 PM “All About Birds” is a multimedia introduction to birding. Topics covered will include songs and bird calls – why birds make sounds and how they create them, how we identify bird species, habitats of the North Country, fascinating behaviors –such as why the American Woodcock bobs and how a Common Loon swallows a foot-long fish, what birds eat, migration – why birds move, where they nest, birding ethics – how we balance our interest in seeing birds with their welfare, and conservation issues. The presentation utilizes audio recordings, videos of interesting bird behaviors, photographs, and PowerPoint slides. Weather permitting, the program will be held on Grant Cottage’s porch. Our presenter is Joan Collins, President of Adirondack Avian Expeditions & Workshops, LLC. Joan leads birding trips year-round, is a New York State licensed guide, past President of the New York State Ornithological Association, current editor of New York Birders, past Board of Directors member of the Audubon Council of New York, and President of the Northern New York Audubon Society. 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd.
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The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is also savoring the continued success of the meet, which during its six-week stay in Saratoga pours more than $240 million into the local economy.
BALLSTON SPAOn 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
NYSaturday, August 20, 2022 from 1 to 5. Eat in or Take Out. The dinner is 1/2 Chicken, Salad, Coleslaw and Corn. Advance tickets are recommended and are $12.00 available at The Barn, Mallery Street Marketplace or by calling 518-796-3514. There will be some dinners available at the door for $15.00. Your donation will help to do repairs and upgrade the interior of the Grange. Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 Hosts a Sauteed Chicken & Sausage Dinner for Curbside Pick-Up SARATOGA/WILTON - For Curbside Pick Up Wednesday, August 24, 2022 , 4:30-6:00pm Call Monday And Tuesday Between 10am-Noon To Place An Order Call 518-584-2585SauteedChicken, Sausage, in a Pink Sauce over Linguini, Tossed Salad, GarlicDinnerToastFor 2 $30.00 (Cash Only) Charlton forArtisans/VendorsLookingPresbyterianFreeholdChurchforFallFestival CHARLTON - Charlton Freehold Fall Festival is Saturday, October 1st 9am-3pm and we are looking for Artisans and Vendors. If interested please contact Angela CharltonChurchhFreeholdSponsoredabsnyder21@gmail.com.atbyCharltonPresbyterian768CharltonRd.NY.
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HADLEY-LUZERNEThe 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 sign-up 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.
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.
Beekman Street Arts NewWelcomesDistrictGallery New Gallery adds new life to historic neighborhood 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, Friday night pop-up art events during the warmer months, and Frostbite Friday in the winter. SSADI, with the help of Discover Saratoga and grants from Saratoga Arts, works to preserve and promote the Saratoga Springs Arts District and shine light on the overlooked heart and soul of the city. SSADI is proud to welcome the neighborhood’s newest gallery, The Cottage of Art & Design (the Cottage), at 73 Beekman, a collective that showcases the work of six local creatives and features jewelry, fiber art, pottery, art quilts, tiles, mosaics, and paintings. The “Cottagers” are Amejo Amyot, creator of spiritually motivated clay work and paintings; Meg Dalton, maker of exquisitely detailed art quilts and wearables; Meryl Davis of Black Bird designs, designer and crafter of vibrant enamel jewelry and mosaics; Nancy Niefeld of Two Spruce Pottery, accomplished creator of finely crafted sculpture and pottery; Susan Rivers of Greentree Fiber Arts, practitioner of Quilted Alchemy, blending technology and tradition; and Don Shore of Lesperance Tiles, maker of artisanal tilework for installations and standalone art pieces. The Cottage will be hosting “Featured Artist” receptions showcasing each partner’s work weekends throughout August and September. Friday evening “Meet the Artist” receptions will be 5-7 pm. The weekend of August 19-21 features Susan Rivers of Greentree Fiber Arts. On Friday, August 19, there will be a “Meet the Artist” reception from 5-7 pm. On Saturday, August 20, 1-4 pm, the shop will feature “Quilted Alchemy Magic Show” demonstrations and Artist Talk, and on Sunday, August 21, from 1-3 pm, Susan will offer a “Capture the Sun” workshop highlighting a variety of TheKraverie,includingselectionsvantagewithinGemThreads,munityGallery,Design,CrimsonVintagethetheistscollection&stopviewEdentextilesseetilepublic,ingseveralforborhoodingtonfromtechniquesphotosensitiveforfiberart.Apleasant4-blockwalkBroadwayonWash-Street,theneigh-offerssomethingeveryone.Therearegalleriesandwork-studiosopentotheincludingtheTex-Studiowhereyoucanexquisitehandwovenonthelooms,visitComptonGallerytosuperbfineart,andbyTheCottageofArtDesigntoseeaneclecticfromlocalart-andmakers.ExploreuniquetreasuresatStoorRootsShop,TheShop,PlumandFineInteriorLivingResourcesCREATECom-Studios,GratefulandtheDarkShoppethatarealla3-blockstroll.Visitorscantakead-ofthewidediningontheStreet,TavernaNovo,TheLocal,andBarrellHouse.
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Over the last year, the Steering Committee has analyzed the Village’s utility infrastructure, housing needs, internet access, economic development and other community issues in order to plan for the future success of the Village.Behan Planning and Design will also share a selection of the results of the Community Survey. The anonymous Community Survey will be available online until August 23 through the following monthVillageer’sbrary,fices,availableCommunitycom/zs/CrCzlshttps://survey.zohopublic.link:PapercopiesoftheSurveyareintheVillageof-theBallstonSpaLi-theSaturdayFarm-Market,andatvariouseventsduringtheofAugust.Copies of the Community Survey were mailed to all Village water accounts during the month of August. Paper survey responses should be returned to the Village office at 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa by Aug. 23 Contact: Karen Martell, Chair, Comprehensive Plan Steering behanplanning.comandPlanner,comkarenmartell27@gmail.Committee,AmyFitzgerald,SeniorBehanPlanningDesign,afitzgerald@ Corinth,
BALLSTON SPA - Behan Planning and Design will conduct a Visioning Workshop for the Village of Ballston Spa Comprehensive Plan and the public is invited to attend. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 , at 7 PM, in the Saratoga County Building Auditorium, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY. For those that can’t attend in person, a Zoom link will be available on the Village of Ballston Spa website. The Visioning Workshop builds on the work of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee to identify priority community concerns for the Village for the next decade.
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MIDDLE GROVE - The Middle Grove United Methodist Church (429 Middle Grove Rd.) is actively working to grow the success we had from last season’s Greenfield/Middle Grove Farmer’s Market by looking for additional vendors to participate in this season’s market place. This runs from June 24 th through September 16 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Contact Charles Veeder at 518-4211798. Cost for the season is $60.Tammy Renee will be leading the church service at the Middle Grove United Methodist Church (429 Middle Grove Rd.) Sun, Aug 28. Service begins at 9am. Church is wheelchair accessible. The GarageCommunity-WideAnnualSale
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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 org.adirondackfolkschool.http://www.Thecostperticket 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: Fri. Aug. 19, 2022 Time: 5:30 pm Place: Hitching Post Cafe ,1256 Lake Ave, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
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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 wellwith 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 518-3995144 between the hours of 10 am to 2 pm.
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Present SundayConcert:Fundraisingainthe Park with George SARATOGA - On Sunday, August 21 Home Made Theater, in partnership with Saratoga Arts will present a concert staging of the Stephen Sondheim / James Lapine musical Sunday in the Park with George. This concert performance will feature a 14 member cast and a 12 piece orchestra, but no scenery, minimal costumes, and very few technical aspects to emphasize the music of this Broadway masterpiece.Sunday in the Park with George will be performed in Congress Park beginning at 5:30. This concert is free. Home Made Theater and Saratoga Arts will “pass the hat” for donations.Specialthanks to Saratoga Shakespeare for the use of the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage, and the City of Saratoga Springs for allowing Home Made Theater and Saratoga Arts to perform in Congress Park. The Town of Greenfield Lions Club Hosts a Kids Eye Screening Event
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League of Women Voters of Saratoga Co. PrimaryGuideElectronicLaunchesVoterforAugustRaces SARATOGA COUNTY - Vote 411, the League’s electronic voter guide, is now LIVE! Candidate information is available for all candidates running in the Congressional and State Senate The information includes biographical details and responses to questions posed by the League, as well as links to candidates’ social media and campaign websites. All of this can be accessed online at www. vote411.org in an easyto-use electronic format. New Yorkers can enter their address to compare candidate information and print a customized sample ballot. Candidates who have not yet submitted their information are listed with “Candidate Has Not Responded;” their responses will be posted as soon as the candidates provide the information. Voters can visit www. vote411.org before going to vote early or on Election Day on Aug 23.More information on where and when you can vote early in Saratoga County is available at the league votingwww.lwvsaratoga.org./website
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Burnt Hills United Methodist Church Seeking Craft Artists and Vendors 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 518-399-5144. 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,Docent-ledplease. 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.
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Two horses incurred catastrophic injuries during those 214 races, he said. Three horses incurred catastrophic injuries during training. “NYRA prioritizes safety and integrity above all other considerations and continuously evaluates all aspects of the operation to provide the safest possible environment for training and racing,” McKenna’s statement said. Irby says all efforts are essential to keep the meet and horses alive. “I will tell you, any death is one death too many,” he said.
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SARATOGA - The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to sponsor a presentation by Dr. Myra B. Armstead of Bard College entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Manumission.” Dr. Armstead has a deep understanding of socialAfrican-Americanandculturallife and is well known for her first book, Lord, Please Don’t Take Me in August, a comparative study of black life in the resort communities of Saratoga Springs, NY, and Newport, RI during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Her presentation will be held at the Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion Church, 122 Crescent St. in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 am and is based on research supported by a collaboration between the Organization of American Historians and the National Parks Service. “Dr. Armstead’s research is part of an effort to focus on the diversity of the actors in the drama of our nation’s founding as we prepare for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution,” said Sean Kelleher, Vice President of the History Center and Saratoga Town Historian. The Saratoga History Center recently opened an exhibit entitled “Black Experiences in Saratoga County 1750-1950,” which can be viewed at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa from Thursday to Sunday 1pm - 5pm through November. “We are excited to welcome Myra Armstead back to Saratoga Springs. Since her original research trips when she interviewed many members of our community for her book, she has continued to participate in local events over the years,” said Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Saratoga Springs City Historian. Seating is limited. Please pre-register for this event at to-gradual-manumissionga-from-colonial-period-freedom-blacks-in-sarato-armstead-from-slavery-to-events/46718-dr-myra-networkforgood.com/brooksidemuseum.https://
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CHARLTON – The Charlton Historical Society’s museum will be open, free of charge, Saturday and Sun day, 2 to 4 PM, July 9th to August 28th . For our 2022 Founders’ Day we honored the 100th anniversary of the Charlton Fire Department #1. Come learn about the his tory of the Charlton FD#1 and about Ben Pashley, one of the founders of FD#1 who, in 1992, was the oldest, active fireman in America. Also on display are artifacts with historic ties to Charlton, artwork by the former Town Historian, Frank Lafforthun, which includes a diorama of Charlton’s Historic Hamlet, a detailed model of the Tavern, and whimsical figurines, plus other interesting items newly added to our museum. Our quaint museum, in the former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, built in 1804, is located at 2009 Maple Avenue in Charlton’s historic hamlet. You can find us at www.charltonnyhs.org
The climate and health care spending deal forged by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and longtime Democratic holdout Joe Manchin has revived talk in the media and among Democrats of Biden's transformative agenda -- if not quite FDR- or LBJ-level, substantial and to be reckonedThere'swith.nodoubt that Biden has spent a lot of money between the socalled $1.9 trillion COVID relief package and now the $700 billion in the latest bill. It's also true that winning is better than losing; success is better than futility; and passing something is better than nothing. The Schumer-Manchin bill, though, is a shadow of the original sprawling proposal that constituted nearly the entire progressive wish list, from free community college to universal pre-K to expanded parental leave, stuffed into one legislative casing. The scaled-back version is a not particularly coherent combination of whatever Joe Manchin and his fellow resistant Democrat, Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, were willing to support. Its claim to reduce inflation is a joke; its deficit reduction is backloaded and has already been vitiated by other unpaid-for spending; its taxes will hit Americans earning less than $400,000-a-year, despite Biden's promises; its electric car subsidies are frustrated by its own requirements that key components not come from China -- requirements that no car can currently meet. The bill doesn't remove any of the doubts about Biden, whose main contribution to the process of cutting the deal was to stay out of the way. Otherwise, the president still hasn't successfully made the public case for anything. Indeed, he has almost zero capacity for persuasion -- something that the White House clearly realizes and is reflected in his limited schedule and interactions with the press. He's allowed the left to lead him around by the nose on most things, mouthing its lines about the Georgia voting law supposedly being "Jim Crow on steroids" and slamming the Supreme Court while on a trip overseas.Hisagenda has been almost entirely removed from the concerns of ordinary Americans. The title of the new spending bill is a nod to inflation, but what it really offers Americans groaning under double-digit price increases in key goods is -- just what they need -- more solar panels and wind turbines. Of course, Biden's first big achievement, the COVID bill, turned out to be most consequential for what it did to stoke an inflation that has disrupted the lives of much of the country and eroded its standard of living. It is this failure, more than the border or Afghanistan, that has sent Biden below 40% approval in most polls. It's one thing to sag in popularity before a midterm election -- that's normal. It's quite another to convince most everyone in the country, including members of your own party, that you are unsuited to running for president again. Only 18% of Americans in the latest Yahoo News/YouGov poll say that Biden should run for a second term. Just 29% of Biden voters are ready for him to suit up and ride again in 2024, an astonishing repudiation from people who presumably wish him well and were hoping for theWell,best.at least Biden, the oldest man ever to serve as president, set up his succession with foresight and care, right? Naturally, only 30% of Democrats and Democratic independents want Vice President Kamala Harris to be the nominee in 2024. Perhaps it makes Biden's legislative achievements all the more impressive that he's been able to manage them while simultaneously cratering. If that's a distinction of sorts, it's not one any president should welcome.
By Rich Lowry (c) 2022 by King Features Synd., Inc. Every dog has his day, and apparently so does every miserably inadequateJoepresident.Biden,who has been out-of-touch, tone-deaf and disturbingly incompetent from the outset of his presidency, suddenly has the "Big Mojo," or at least the "Moderate-Sized, This Isn't Quite the Legislative Debacle We Expected Mojo."
Friday Pond Exploration Programs at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Back by popular demand, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s Pond Exploration Programs are run ning again! Revolving around discovering aquatic wild life at Delegan Pond, this scheduled reoccurring program is taking place every Friday beginning on July 8th from 10:30am-11:30am. Participants can use the dip nets that are provided to search for pond life, including frogs, sal amanders, tadpoles, crayfish, and aquatic insects. Please park in Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road, directly across from the pond. This program will be taking place every Friday from July 8th to August 26th Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Public Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Events” to access the online registration form. For more informa tion, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program informa tion, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at wil tonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportuni ties for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
There are still some important primaries left on the calendar. Among other things, we'll learn whether Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., will stay in Congress, which Democratic House members from New York will survive their post-redistricting free-for-all and which Democrats will face Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio in Florida. But with less than three months remaining until the general election, the issues determining this most important midterm election are pretty much set. Let's break them down: The president. Feelings about the person in the White House always dominate midterm elections, though the president's party almost always loses seats no matter how they're doing. On one hand, opinions of President Biden have been pretty poor for some time; he's been hovering around 40% approval, and sometimes less. On the other hand, the president is on a remarkable winning streak in Congress, having signed or is preparing to sign legislation on guns, expanding NATO, promoting high-tech manufacturing, climate and taxes, and veterans benefits. Even if people haven't directly felt the results yet, if nothing else, this sudden burst of legislating is likely to mitigate the feeling among progressive Democrats that Biden is a disappointment and that it isn't worth going to the polls to support him and his party. Though the venomous loathing Republicans have for Biden doesn't seem to have changed, at the moment there's a disconnect between his ratings and people's voting intentions. As many voters say they'll choose a Democrat for House as will pick a Republican, while Republicans had been ahead on that question for months. All of which is to say, we don't really know how feelings about Biden will affect the results, and it's possible this year could be an outlier in that the president's party will do relatively well even as he remains unpopular. The economy. We just learned that inflation for the month of July compared to the previous month was essentially zero, which means we might have reached the peak of this round of inflation. Gas prices have already started coming down; the national average has now fallen below $4 a gallon for the first time since March. That doesn't mean prices aren't still high, but when it comes to the economy, it's often not whether things are good or bad in some objective sense that matters most to elections, but rather whether they seem to be getting better or getting worse. The more inflation is moving in the right direction, the less voters may feel an urgent need to punish officeholders for Abortion.it.
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No one should have been surprised that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but many were shocked that voters in conservative Kansas turned away a ballot initiative that would have allowed legislators to eliminate abortion rights. A measure to protect those rights will probably be on the ballot in the key state of Michigan, and Democratic candidates around the country are stressing the issue in their advertising. Republican extremism. In state after state, Republicans have nominated election saboteurs, conspiracy theorists and shameless Trump lickspittles to key offices. In some states, they've nominated what is essentially an all-fanatic ticket. In Arizona, for instance, gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake has based her campaign on the idea that the 2020 election was stolen, while secretary of state nominee Mark Finchem is literally a member of the far-right Oath Keepers. Democrats are certainly trying to make extremism a voting issue, but because we've never had an election with this many real extremists on the ballot, it's hard to know how much of a difference it will make. But one of the ways campaigns have changed in recent years is that offices up and down the ballot have been nationalized: People are more aware than ever that when you vote for a member of Congress, you're voting for their party even more than you're voting for that individual. Donald Trump. It's common to hear that when the former president becomes an issue, he "distracts" from the news Democrats would rather focus on, such as the legislation they've passed. But there's little reason to think Trump being in the news does any favors for Republicans. When do we hear about him these days? Because he's being investigated, or because he said something horrifying, or because he continues to obsess over his petty grievances. There are no news stories about Trump doing something good. And there's no question that Trump is the greatest turnout motivator Democrats have ever had. As long as he seems like an active threat, the more likely Democratic voters will go to the polls. The big picture here is that there is one issue that likely favors Republicans (inflation), while pretty much everything else favors Democrats. Barring some new crisis emerging in the next couple of months, this is what voters will have on their minds when they cast their ballots. And unlike in most midterm elections, we genuinely have no idea what will happen.
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CAPRICORN –Dec 22/Jan 20 Clear your mind of cobwebs and any other errant thoughts, Capricorn. Right now you need to relax and unwind for a bit, and you’ll feel better after a few days of recharging. AQUARIUS –Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, after many months of asking yourself where you want your life to go, this week you finally have a plan of action to put in motion. Enjoy the ride. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Be extra patient and affectionate towards all of your loved ones this week, Pisces. Someone close to you will need your help.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, others appreciate your authenticity. Stay true to yourself and you will have no regrets. Encourage others to do the same when they seek your input. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week is a good opportunity for some serious introspection. Put yourself in other people’s shoes before you render an opinion. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 An important decision is looming, Cancer. Take some time to look inward as your try to decide the best path to take. Don’t hesitate to seek input from people you trust. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It is alright to have some doubts when you are trying something new, Leo. Just don’t let those doubts get the better of you and derail your plans. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a public gathering in the near future may attract several people, including some you are interested in meeting. Take the first step and introduce yourself. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you are likely to feel refreshed and energized. This may pave the way to some new ideas, including a change of scenery or even a new job.
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Voorheesville Central School District. Taxes: $19,905. Listing price: $1.15 million. Contact broker Patrick McSharry, McSharry & Associates Realty, at 518-439-3547, patrick@mcsharryandassociates.com.
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SARATOGA - At the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s Annual Meeting in September, the Foundation will recognize individuals and organizations who have invested significant time and money to undertake preservation projects in the past year. The Preservation Recognition Awards celebrate the winners’ hard work and commitment to being a good steward of their property with members of the community and friends of the Foundation. The Foundation seeks nominations for projects that reflect a dedication to preserving, developing, and reusing historic buildings and landscapes. Those nominated may be individuals, organizations, businesses, or vation.org.nbabie@saratogapreser-&Nicoletheoryear.completedprojectsalsoin-fillhistorictive-reuse.rehabilitationlarge,originalvinylfromyearsmusthistoricnotSaratogalocatedsolutionsanddegreeandappropriateectmentcharactersensitivitycriteria:accordingthetionsrepresentatives.communityNomina-willbeassessedbyAwardsCommitteetothefollowingprojectdesigntothehistoricandenviron-oftheproperty;proj-executionrepresentstechniquespreservationpractice;ofdifficultyfacedappropriatenessofwereapplied.TheprojectmustbeintheCityofSprings,butdoeshavetobelocatedinadistrict.Projectsbeforbuildings50andoldercanrangesmall,removalofsidingorrestoringwoodwindows,toanentirebuildingoradap-Additionstobuildingsandnewconstructioncanbenominated.AllmusthavebeenwithinthepastTonominateaprojectaskanyquestionsaboutawardspleasecontactBabie,MembershipProgramsDirector,at Please submit nominations by Friday, August 26, 2022 and include the address of the project; a description of the work completed; and, if possible, name of the property owner and photographs.
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CAPITAL DISTRICT - Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm E; Online ZoomCDGSMeetingmeetings are presently held on Zoom. Registration is free and will open to the public on 16 August 2022. See cangravestones.tollwhereneglectedontopherstonetionto100-personingscalSociety.orgCapitalDistrictGenealogi-www.undermeet-andevents.Thereisalimit.Topic:AnIntroductionGravestoneConserva-GenealogistandGrave-Conservator,Chris-White,willtakeusajourneyintooldandlocalcemeteriestimehastakenitsonnineteenthcenturyGravestonesbethelastandonly BASC 55+ resident Saratoga County.
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Looking to meet active seniors check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to join. Activities and programs include Festive Dinners, Dances with live band, Bus Trips, Weekly Luncheons, Exercise classes, Chorus, Crafts, and Pickin’ sessions. Stop in the Milton Community Center any Thursday 10:00 am—11:45 am to Yearly,join.(Jan. 1—Dec. 31, 2022) membership fee is $ 10.00 to join. Visit Seniors.Facebookmiltonseniors.comwww.ballston-orBallstonArea
LAKE LUZERNE - This unique 23 Annual Halloween “Day Out for Pugs” is a family affair and will be held RAIN or SHINE on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 from 11-3 in the Col. Butler Lakeside Picnic Pavilion Park. (Across from the HL High School on Route 9N). 2022 theme is “It’s a Black and White Mardi Gras“ with multiple Pug and Pumpkin Decorating Contests and Awards. Admission, Registration and Parking is always FREE. Program with schedule to follow next week. Contact: Pam Morin, 696-7184 or by email pammorin@frontiernet.net
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One or multi-room projects. Popcorn and Cathedral Ceilings. 2-story foyers and kitchen cabinets. Exterior painting projects, too. Free estimates. CALL US AT (518) 330-9507 or visit us at www.FridholmPainting.com. We Love What We Do! FIREWOOD FREE DELIVERY Clean cut, split & delivered. 1yr. seasoned & 2yr. seasoned available. Small or Large deliveries. Camp wood Fresh cut & semi seasoned. (518) 810-4273 STUMP ’N GRIND Stump grinding service, big or small, insured & backyard accessible. (518) 301-5712 SARATOGA WINDOWS AND DOORS LLC We install new windows and doors. Over 20 years experience. Call for a free estimate. (518) 522-9574. www. saratogawindowsanddoors. com PROFESSIONAL PAINTER Interior/ exterior. 25 years experience. Insured, references. Free Estimates. (518) 373-7982 POOL FILLING Will fill your pool with clean water. Delivery 7 days/wk. Jack (518) 279-9451 or (518) 256-3778 Lv msg PJ’S CONSTRUCTION Windows doors, remodeling, roof repair, small jobs. Quality work for quality price. Ins. (518) 527-3067 MASONRY & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION HIGGINS BUILDERS New installations & old restorations. Booking for Fall. Call John (518) 269-6804 Adult Community. Minimum 55 years old. Mohican Hill Apts, Ballston Spa. Spacious 1 BR. Washer, dryer hkups. Low heat costs. Fully sanitized. $825. No pets.
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Description: The East Greenbush Community Library currently has an opening for a part-time Building Maintenance Worker. Maintains overall order and cleanliness of Library buildings and grounds. Serves as general handyperson performing a variety of semi-skilled duties which includes but are not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming carpets; dusting and cleaning furniture, shelves, and equipment; washing windows; cleaning and supplying restrooms; removing trash; setting up/taking down furniture in meeting room(s)/event set-up/clean-up. Provides assistance to staff in moving furniture, and in moving and reassembling furniture. Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, plants, parking areas, and other exterior landscaping of all library facilities. Assists with snow and ice removal. Picks up trash on library grounds. Hourly Wage: $14.20 per hour
