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ELECTION DAY PRIMER • Poll Sites • Saratoga Springs City Elections • Republican, Democrat & Other Party Registration Breakdown Across The City And County • Statewide Ballot Proposals
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Letters to the Editor & Candidate Submissions
Ron Kim
Chris Mathiesen
John Safford
by Thomas Dimopoulos
effect in January. City Council Three of the five council positions are uncontested, and each of the currently sitting commissioners - Jason Golub (Public Safety), Dillon Moran (Accounts), and Minita Sanghvi (Finance) - are expected to return. All three are Democrats.
The contested seats are for city Mayor, and for Commissioner of Public Safety. Incumbent Mayor Ron Kim and incumbent Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino are both seeking re-election. Each is facing a contested
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77th Regiment encampment at Meridian Hill. See Story pg. 2
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Brothers of the 77th: A Saratoga Regiment in the Civil War by Christopher Carola | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com On Nov. 23, 1861, hundreds of men dressed in the blue uniforms of the Union Army mustered in Saratoga Springs. Hailing from villages and towns across Saratoga County as well as from Fulton and Essex counties, the soldiers of the newly formed 77th New York State Volunteer Infantry Regiment were heading off to war. Nearly seven months earlier, on April 12, secessionist forces had opened fire on the federal government’s Fort Sumter in South Carolina’s Charleston Harbor. The decades-long debate between the Northern and Southern states over extending slavery into western territories and new states had degenerated into a shooting war. In Saratoga County, as elsewhere in communities across the North, men were answering President Abraham Lincoln’s call for tens of thousands of volunteers to quell the rebellion in the South. James B. McKean, a local lawyer elected to Congress in 1858, led the effort to raise a regiment from a three-county area in northeastern New York. “Traitors in arms seek to overthrow our constitution and to seize our capital,” McKean wrote in an appeal to his constituents published in August 1861. “Let us go and help to defend them. … Let farmers, mechanics, merchants, and all classes, for the liberties of all are at stake, aid in organising (sic) companies. I will cheerfully assist in procuring the necessary papers.” Dozens of infantry regiments already had been organized across New York State and mustered into the Union Army. Numeric regimental designations in each Northern state were assigned in chronological order. The new Saratoga outfit was supposed to become New York’s 45th Volunteer Infantry Regiment but was instead granted permission to be designated the 77th Regiment, a symbolic tribute to the Revolutionary War’s Battles of Saratoga fought on Bemis Heights in September and October 1777. Just days after mustering in Saratoga Springs on Thanksgiving Day in 1861, the 77th – known as the Bemis Heights Regiment -- boarded trains and headed to
New York City. There the 700-plus soldiers were honored by former Saratogians who presented a regimental flag featuring a depiction of British General John Burgoyne surrendering after the Saratoga battles. By New Year’s Day 1862, the regiment was encamped at Meridian Hill in Washington, D.C., joining thousands of other Union volunteers encamped in and around the city ahead of the upcoming spring campaign against the Confederate army in neighboring Virginia. That spring, the regiment saw its first action at the siege of Yorktown, the first of many it would fight on the Old Dominion’s soil. The 77th Regiment fought in the Battle of Antietam at Sharpsburg, Maryland, on Sept. 17, 1862, when Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia and Union troops clashed in what would turn out to be the single bloodiest day in American history. Total casualties for both sides topped 22,000 killed, wounded and missing. The 77th suffered 11 killed and 21 wounded. In early May 1863, the 77th Regiment was among the leading Union units that assaulted the rebel positions on the high ground overlooking Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mowed down by defenders firing from behind a stone wall atop Marye’s Heights, the Northerners suffered nearly 1,100 casualties. Among them was Capt. Luther M. Wheeler, one of the regiment’s most admired officers. Advancing out ahead of his troops, Wheeler was shot in the torso. Carried to a temporary hospital by two of his soldiers, Wheeler died of his wounds early the next morning. Two months later, the 77th was among the Union forces confronting Lee’s army at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The regiment was held in reserve, sparring it from the three-day bloodletting that resulted in more than 50,000 casualties between Confederate and Union forces, including more than 7,000 killed. As fierce as the fighting was in 1862 and ’63, it would get even worse in 1864. Lincoln had appointed General Ulysses S. Grant as overall commander of the Union
Army that March, and the Yankee hero of the war’s Western Theater brought a relentless approach with him when he came east. Unlike his predecessors, Grant wouldn’t retreat after every battle, whether it was won or lost. Instead, starting in May, the West Point graduate kept his army on the offensive following every engagement, resulting in a series of battles across eastern Virginia that left tens of thousands of dead, wounded and missing soldiers in their wake. The 77th participated in most of those clashes, from The Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House in May to Cold Harbor the next month. Spotsylvania, fought over multiple days, would turn out to be the 77th Regiment’s bloodiest battle, with 30 soldiers killed, 56 wounded and another 21 listed as missing in action. The regiment would lose dozens of other soldiers before the war’s deadliest year was over. As the war entered its fourth year, there was hope on the Union side that the Confederate army was on its last legs. Grant had besieged Petersburg, Virginia, the key supply center for the Confederate capital in nearby Richmond, while General William Tecumseh Sherman’s army had marched its way through Georgia to the sea, gutting the Confederate war machine’s infrastructure and materiel support systems for the remainder of the war. In early April 1865, the 77th was there when the siege of Petersburg ended, then participated in one of the final battles of the war, fought at Sailor’s Creek in Virginia on April 6. Three days later, Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House. The 77th Regiment was among the Union outfits bivouacked nearby when word arrived that the Army of Northern Virigina would lay down its arms. On June 27, 1865, the Bemis Heights Regiment – now reduced to a battalion of fewer than 300 – was mustered out of service in Washington, D.C. During the war, the regiment suffered more than 600 casualties, including 286 soldiers who died in combat or from disease or illness.
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TIME FOR CHANGE
by Chad Beatty Saratoga TODAY
The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, and local candidates are presenting their platforms. Yes, it is election time again in Saratoga County! As the local newspaper of record for the greater Saratoga Springs region, we cover the candidates, we provide them with a platform (in print and online), and we publish ‘Letters to the Editor’ from all sides. Occasionally we also host a debate, but we rarely make political endorsements. However, after 30 years in the newspaper industry, I have never witnessed a city council
in such disarray. From out-ofcontrol meetings to aggressive profanity laced rants in city hall, the current council is an embarrassment to our city. It is an example of dysfunction: • City council meetings have become so toxic, with epithets and unrestrained belligerence, that a parent would be reluctant to bring their child to a council meeting. Mayor Kim has refused to maintain decorum at council meetings. • This administration is in chronic violation of the Open Meetings Law undermining Mayor Kim’s claims of transparency. Last June Kim acknowledged that his office was unable to respond in
accordance with the state requirements for providing public records on request and since then the backlog of unfilled responses has only gotten worse. • Emails sent by the mayor criticizing subordinates have included crude and inappropriate language creating a toxic environment that has resulted in the loss of talented city employees. Because of this, we have decided to make endorsements on two local races in the city of Saratoga Springs. Our endorsements are as follows: Mayor John Safford: Republican A Vietnam War veteran, Safford spent his career as a small
business entrepreneur. His calm demeanor and concise thought process will bring sanity and clarity to city leadership. Safford will restore mayoral leadership and desperately needed respect to the position. Public Safety Tim Coll: One Saratoga With 30 years in law enforcement, Coll brings a wealth of relevant experience to public safety. A registered Democrat, he will appear on the Republican ballot line and the nonpartisan One Saratoga ballot line. Coll, a former FBI agent, also served on the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Albany. His depth of experience in all areas of law enforcement, and his fresh take, is exactly what is
needed in Saratoga Springs. Despite Montagnino’s (current Public Safety Commissioner) best intentions, the visceral dislike of him from the city council has nullified his efficacy. With at least 3 of the current 4 remaining commissioners maintaining their position, we need new blood leading Public Safety. Tim Coll is that person. Accounts Uncontested Finance Uncontested Public Works Uncontested
GOD BLESS! -Chad
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OBITUARIES / NEWS Melissa Millet BALLSTON LAKE — Melissa Millet of Ballston Lake passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For those who wish to offer online condolences, please visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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GLOVERSVILLE — Richard A. Monroe passed away on October 24, 2023. Family and friends gathered to remember her on October 30, 2023, at Compassionate Funeral Care, located at 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, New York. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
WILTON – Shirley Kelly, 80 years old, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Wesley Health Care Center. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
This Weekend: Saratoga Revolutionary Run For Veterans BALLSTON SPA – A Revolutionary Run for Veterans 5K, coordinated by the Saratoga County Veterans Services Agency, takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville with 18th century reenactors providing a cannon blast start. Fort Hardy Park is the site of British General Burgoyne’s army decampment, where
on Oct. 17, 1777, the British army laid down their arms in the surrender of the British to the Americans, known today as the Turning Point of the Revolution. Runners can register for the Revolutionary Run at www.finishright.com. Registration is $40 and ends November 3rd. All proceeds from the Revolutionary Run for
Veterans will benefit the Saratoga County Veterans Trust and Agency Fund, which supports projects dedicated to the welfare of our veterans, including training, education, healthcare, housing, and essential services. For more information contact the Saratoga County Veterans Services Agency at 518-884-4115 or veterans@ saratogacountyny.gov
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SARATOGA COUNTY COURT Keenan Washburn, 22, of South Glens Falls, pleaded Oct. 30 to felony robbery, charged June 2022 in Moreau. Sentencing Jan. 9, 2024. Tammy Mahan, 53, of Hudson Falls, pleaded Oct. 30 to felony burglary, charged February 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Jan. 8. Quazey N. Robinson, 22, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Oct. 20 to time served and 5 years probation, after pleading to felony attempted burglary. Abigail L. Dawes, 31, of Mechanicville, pleaded Oct. 20 to aggravated DWI with a child, charged May 2023 in Clifton Park. Khalee J. Gooden, 30, of Glens Falls, was sentenced Oct. 19 to 3 years incarceration/ 3 years probation, after pleading to strangulation in the second-degree, charged December 2022 in Moreau.
Justin Keenan, 39, pleaded Oct. 19 to felony criminal contempt, charged December 2022-January 2023 in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing Jan. 4. Jamie M. Guerrera, 47, of Schenectady, was sentenced Oct. 23 to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged December 2012 in Clifton Park.
SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE Ashley Vanetten, 32, of Saratoga, was charged Oct. 20 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operating without stop lamps. Najee Moore, 30, of Schenectady, was charged Oct. 20 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and inadequate lights. Tarayl Goss, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 19 with cri8minal mischief, and criminal obstruction of breathing.
BLOTTER Christopher Freeman, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 19 with petit larceny. Michael Stone, 69, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 19 with criminal trespass.
NY STATE POLICE On Oct. 18, State Police of Wilton responded to a onecar rollover crash in the area of Brownville Road in Northumberland. The vehicle’s driver was identified as John A. Gates, 57, of Northumberland. Gates was transported to Glens Falls Hospital for medical evaluation, where he was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Further investigation discovered Gates has multiple previous DWI convictions in the last 10 years, according to police. He was issued tickets returnable to the Northumberland on Nov. 14. On Oct. 20, State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle
5 on Stone Church Road in Milton, for suspected multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The driver was identified as Christina P. Gross, 38, of Milton. Gross was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. She was transported to SP Saratoga, where she recorded a 0.22% BAC. Gross was issued tickets returnable to the Milton Town Court on Nov. 7.
SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE On Oct. 29, the Sheriff ’s Office reported it responded to a call of a personal injury
motor vehicle crash at 5:01 a.m. on Route 9 south of Sitterly Road in the town of Halfmoon. Investigation of the incident revealed a 2023 Ford Econoline box truck traveling northbound on Route 9 and operated by a 41-yearold Saugerties man struck a pedestrian identified as 41-year-old Michael J. Blackburn of Clifton Park. Blackburn was transported to Samaritan Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the box truck was not injured, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Sheriff Office’s Collision Reconstruction Unit.
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Cardiac Kids and Peter Connolly. Peter Connolly, far right, general manager of The Mercedes-Benz Center at Keeler Motor Car Company, and his colleagues hosted a Trunk or Treat for the Cardiac Kids 518 group of the American Heart Association on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the dealership in Latham. Photo provided.
“Compost Conversation” November 8 in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — LOVE COMPOST Saratoga Collaborative photographer Terri-Lynn Pellegri will be joined by community composters for a lively hour of conversation at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Dining Room “Gallery” at the Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave. The informal “Compost Conversation” will include Mark Miller, Director of Dining Services at Skidmore College, Jennifer Armstrong, Sustainable Saratoga’s Compost Committee Chairperson, Kim Klopstock
from Lily and the Rose, and Hope LaBontey, of Loving Earth Compost. Terri-Lynn Pellegri is a 2023 Saratoga Arts Grant Recipient. As a special community program, in conjunction with her Grant this event is Free and Open to the Public. Her artwork is currently on exhibit at the Saratoga Senior Center. For more information about the exhibition, go to: https://saratogatodaynewspaper.com/today-in-saratoga/ pulse/item/20184-once-living-matter-repurposed-inart-show.
ALBANY — The statistics are staggering: one in 120 children is born with a congenital heart defect. Stroke is the No. 5 killer of all Americans. On World Stroke Day 2023, Capital Region children born with heart defects and two stroke survivors gathered to celebrate the progress the American Heart Association makes in fighting these two conditions. About 100 people joined the celebration on Oct. 20, including 13 children born with congenital heart defects. Alexandra Paul, M.D., neurosurgeon at Albany Medical Center, a member of the Albany Med Health System, joined the group. “The research from the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association is helping to change the statistic that stroke is the leading cause of disability in our nation,” Dr. Paul said. “It’s important to raise awareness, especially about some of the populations that stroke affects.
Women under the age of 35, for instance, are 44 % more likely to have a stroke than men of the same age, and Black people have a much higher incidence of stroke than white people. When we can raise awareness about the signs and symptoms, we can help people recognize a stroke and realize the importance of seeking immediate care.” The American Heart Association passed the Pulse Ox Law in 2012, requiring that all newborns have their blood oxygen level measured before leaving the hospital. Lack of oxygen could indicate a critical heart defect. The Association urges everyone to know the signs of stroke: FAST – Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Slurred Speech and Time to Call 911. Many professionals add “Be” to the FAST acronym, to include balance and eyes, or vision. For information about stroke, visit stroke.org. For information about the Cardiac Kids 518 group, contact Kim. Sheedy@heart.org.
Clarence Dart and the Tuskegee Airmen: Presentation at Saratoga Springs History Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum presents a talk on “Clarence Dart and the Tuskegee Airmen” by Warren Dart, taking place Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Canfield Casino parlor. During World War II, Lt. Col. Clarence Dart served in the Tuskegee Airmen, a special group trained at the airfield near the famed Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. He was shot down twice, earning two Purple Hearts, and he received the Distinguished Flying Cross award. He passed away in 2012
and is buried in Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. His son, Warren Dart, will present a history of the introduction of African Americans into the Army Air Corps, and the inspiring personal story of his father. Join us in the Canfield Casino for this enlightening talk on a unique piece of American history. Free admission for History Museum Members, $10 for nonMembers – reserve at saratogahistory.org/events. The Saratoga Springs History Museum is located in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park.
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Annual Saratoga Restaurant Week Launches Nov. 6
Discover Saratoga: Saratoga Restaurant Week returns Nov. 6-12
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Restaurant Week returns Monday, Nov. 6 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 12, Discover Saratoga announced. The event marks the 18th anniversary of Saratoga County’s original restaurant week, and many local restaurants will serve up a variety of prix fixe menu options ranging from $25 and $35 three-course dinners to $15 lunch specials, plus tax & tip. “Saratoga Restaurant Week is a significant annual event designed to promote and
generate business for Saratoga County restaurants,” said Darryl Leggieri, president of Discover Saratoga. “We encourage you to support our local restaurants and their staff by trying a new place to eat or revisiting a favorite. Enjoy a meal and explore our area’s unique local businesses, attractions, shopping, and more.” For participating restaurants and menus, discounted hotel rates, and more information about Saratoga Restaurant Week, visit www.discoversaratoga.org/restaurantweek or call 518-584-1531. Restaurant and hotel reservations are highly recommended. Saratoga Restaurant Week is sponsored by Saratoga Today, Saratoga.com, IronGlass Productions, Black Dog Designs, The Saratogian, The Daily Gazette, Saratoga’s Star Radio, Townsquare Media, iHeartRadio, and Albany Broadcasting. In conjunction with Saratoga Restaurant Week, the
11th Annual Toys for Toga campaign runs through Dec. 10. Members of the local community can donate new, unwrapped toys at participating locations, which may be found at: www. toysfortoga.com. “With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s so important to give back,” said Leggieri. “We are honored to be part of Toys for Toga again this year, and we hope to see the local community participate in collecting toys for the children of Saratoga County.” For those who would like to participate by making a monetary donation, there is a GoFundMe page online at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ toys-for-toga-2023. All toys and monetary donations will be equally distributed to Franklin Community Center, CAPTAIN Community Human Services and Mechanicville Area Community Services Center in time for the holidays.
Fall Lecture Series at Saratoga National Historical Park STILLWATER — Saratoga National Historical Park, in partnership with the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield, will host a series of five lectures this fall. The talks are free, but reservations are required as space is limited. The schedule is: A Tale of Two Generals: The Later History of the Benedict Arnold Monument at Saratoga Battlefield. Thursday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater. Benedict Arnold is a figure well-known to Americans and aficionados of the Battles of Saratoga. Less well known is General John Watts de Peyster, a resident of Dutchess County, New York, who paid for a special inscription to be added to the Arnold Monument on the battlefield. Hear the colorful tale of this eccentric and scandalous 19th-century New York personality, who, like Arnold, found himself at the receiving end of nearly
everyone’s ire. Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War. Thursday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater. “Perticulars that I have Been eye & ear witness to”: How Nathaniel Bacheller Changed History. Thursday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater. Retracing Our Steps: the French-American Joint Reconnaissance Tour in the Winter of 1780-1781. Thursday, December 7, 6:30 pm. Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater. Saratoga National Historical Park is located at 648 Route 32 in Stillwater. More information on each program and links to make reservations are available at go.nps.gov/saraevents or email: SARA_info@nps.gov.
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$360 Million to Help History Center Presents New YorkHouseholds World War I Program Nov. 8 with Home Energy Costs
Soldiers boarding train. Photo provided.
BALLSTON SPA — In recognition of the 105th anniversary of the armistice that ended what has come to be called the first world war, Saratoga County History Center will host Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, for a program entitled “Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Long
Room at Brookside Museum. Perreault has served as town historian since 2009 and has conducted extensive research about local volunteers who fought in the war. “Ten percent of the men and women who joined the American Expeditionary Force were from New York State including many who lived in Saratoga County” said Perreault,
in a statement. “Seventy-two from the county died from either combat wounds or disease contracted while serving.” The presentation will include stories of those who served during and after the war. Pre-registration for the Nov. 8 program is available at: https:// brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/63454call-in-world-war-1.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) announced that New York State is being awarded a total of $360,015,351 to help low-income families pay their home heating bills ahead of the winter season. Announced by Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), this funding will deliver nearly $3.7 billion to help address energy costs for consumers and was delivered through appropriations from Congress as well as funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which Tonko pushed to advance. “As the weather begins to turn and we approach the
winter season, too many New York families will struggle to keep their home warm with mounting home energy costs,” Congressman Tonko said, in a statement. “LIHEAP is critical to helping address those costs and protecting health and safety for individuals.” Individuals interested in applying for LIHEAP can visit energyhelp.us or call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) hotline toll-free at: 1-866-674-6327. Households can easily identify if they may be eligible for assistance by using the LIHEAP Eligibility Tool on energyhelp.us.
Saratoga County Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: $11K In Fresh, Local Produce to County Seniors BALLSTON SPA —Saratoga County officials announced this week its Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, administered by the Department of Aging and Youth Services, provided $11,095 in fresh, local produce to Saratoga County seniors during the recently ended 2022 season. Each year, the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services distributes coupon booklets to qualifying seniors through its Elderly Nutrition Program. Qualified individuals are those age 60 or older who earn a monthly income of no more than $2,096 a month for a one-person household or no more than $2,823 a month for a two-person household. The coupons can be
redeemed at participating farmers’ market locations throughout Saratoga County. Last year, the Department distributed 3,325 coupons valued at $16,625. Saratoga County seniors redeemed 2,219 of these coupons, which provided them with a total of $11,095 in fresh, local produce to support their health and nutrition. 2022 is the most recently completed season for which statistics are available. The Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs; increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities through farmers’ markets.
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three-person race. Both incumbents are Democrats, but unlike the political polarization that prevails in many elections across the U.S., party lines and political divisions in the Spa City are somewhat blurred. Mayor Ron Kim – running on the Democratic line, is facing a challenge for the mayoral seat from Republican candidate John Safford, and One Saratoga independent party candidate Chris Mathiesen. Mathiesen previously sat the council table as city Public Safety Commissioner, from 2012 to 2017. Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino – running on the Democratic line, faces a challenge for Public Safety Commissioner from Timothy Coll – who is running on the Republican, and One Saratoga line, and Kristen Dart – who is running on the independent Community First line. A Parting of Party Lines In the city of Saratoga Springs, there are just over 20,000 voters actively registered. Registered Democrats account for approximately 40% of voters, registered Republicans about 28%, and Blanks – that is, those registered to vote but
purposely unaffiliated with any party, count for about 26.5%. The remaining 5.5% balance of voters are comprised of those registered with either the Conservative Party, Working Families Party, or a variety of independent lines. Overall, registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans in 21 of 25 city voting districts, according to the state Board of Elections’ latest available enrollment figures. Despite that sitting Public Safety Commissioner Montagnino is a Democrat, city Mayor Ron Kim and three other incumbent Democrat council members have expressed their backing of independent Kristen Dart for the seat. Tim Coll, who is a registered Democrat, has been endorsed by the city Republican committee and is running on the Republican line as a candidate of choice for Public Safety Commissioner. And this week, on a rainsoaked Monday afternoon in front of City Hall, Democrat ballot candidate Montagnino held a press conference to announce he would be crossing party lines to endorse Republican Party candidate John Safford for Mayor in the election. When asked about his support for Safford, Montagnino denied that his endorsement was of any retaliatory nature against Mayor Kim’s endorsing of Kirsten Dart, instead citing “discord and
Saratoga County polling sites on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Source: Saratoga County Board of Elections.
chaos” at recent City Council meetings as a motivator. “This IS an unusual endorsement,” Safford said, acknowledging the crossing of party lines during Monday’s 20-minute presser, “but I’m grateful for it.” This Year’s Contested City Seats - The Last Time Around In 2021, nearly 9,000 city votes were counted in the mayoral race. Democrat Ron Kim was elected after securing 4,319 votes to the 3,943 cast for Republican candidate Heidi West and 632 voted for other party challengers. Democrat Jim Montagnino was elected Public Safety Commissioner after besting Republican candidate Tracey LaBelle 4,783 to 3,859, with an additional 95 votes cast for a
third-party challenger. In the race for the two Supervisor seats, Democrat Tara Gaston (4,460) and Republican Matthew Veitch (4,334 votes) were elected. Democrat Shaun Wiggins received 3,828 votes, and Republican John Safford – this year’s mayoral challenger – received 3,775 votes. This year in Saratoga Springs, voters have a choice of three candidates from which to select two supervisors to represent the city at the county level. They are: Gordon Boyd (D, WF); Michele Madigan (D, One Saratoga), and incumbent Supervisor Matthew Veitch (R, One Saratoga). Madigan previously served five two-year terms as city Finance Commissioner,
from 2012-2021; Veitch, who is seeking re-election, has served as supervisor since 2008. For more information about county supervisor races, please see last week’s edition of Saratoga TODAY, which may be viewed at: https://saratogatodaynewspaper. com/home/item/20476-electionprimer-saratoga-county-fivecontested-supervisor-racesearly-voting-begins-oct-28. Party Registration Breakdown Countywide, active registered voter numbers have grown from 169,756 in November 2021 to 174,991 actively registered in 2023 – an increase of 5,235. Specific to active voter ...continued on page 10
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Saratoga County polling sites on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Source: Saratoga County Board of Elections.
party affiliation across Saratoga County: Conservative Party registration is up 281 compared to year 2021, Republican Party registration is up 934, and Democratic Party registration is up 1,456. The largest increase - up 3,203 – are those registered to vote but unaffiliated with any party, or “blank.” Working Families Party and other/ independent parties each have less active registered voters this time around. Statewide Ballot Proposals Proposal One: Removal Of Small City School Districts From Special Constitutional Debt Limitation. The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 4 of the Constitution seeks to remove the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Proposal Two: Extending
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Sewage Project Debt Exclusion From Debt Limit. The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 5 of the Constitution seeks to extends for 10 years the authority of counties, cities, towns, and villages to remove from their constitutional debt
limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. For full text of the two ballot proposals, go to the state BOE website at: https://www.elections. ny.gov/2023BallotProposals. html.
Assemblywoman Woerner: Cell Phone Donation Drive Collects over 20 Cell Phones for Domestic Violence Survivors SARATOGA COUNTY — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake, announced that her cellphone collection drive had collected 23 cellphones for domestic violence survivors. Working with the Stillwater Police Department, the domestic violence services resource, Wellspring, and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program of the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center (MACSC), these cellphones will be reprogramed for emergency 911 calls and will be distributed to domestic violence survivors.
The phones will allow them to contact authorities in the event and help prevent future acts of violence. On a typical day, local domestic violence hotlines receive more than 19,000 calls statewide, which is 13 calls every minute. “Silence hides violence. Domestic violence crimes happen behind closed doors. If we want to end abuse, we need to break the silence, to speak up and to talk about how prevalent these issues are,” said Maggie Fronk, Executive Director of Wellspring.
Saratoga Springs Cinema Rebranding
AMC, which took over operations of the former Bow Tie theater in 2022 is planning changes of its facial exterior.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Spa City’s movie theater on Railroad Place may soon have a new face. AMC Theatres has filed an application with the city Zoning Board of Appeals seeking a rebranding of its exterior signs at 19 Railroad Place. The proposed action
includes larger letter signs – although the overall square footage will not be increased – to read “AMC,” as well as the removal of currently existing metal “bowtie” accents. Bow Tie Cinemas opened in Wilton and in Saratoga Springs in 2013. The Wilton location closed in 2020 and in April 2022 AMC announced it had struck a deal with Bow Tie to take over operations of the Saratoga Springs theater.
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Tree House Brewing Facility Coming to Saratoga by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tree House Brewing Company plans to build a brewery, taproom, and “expansive indoor and outdoor experience” across the street from the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Route 9. It will be the brewer’s sixth location overall and first outside of New England. In a Facebook post announcing the plans, Tree House said “Saratoga Springs
is famous for its vibrant arts and music scene. This history aligns with our passion and support for music and the arts in ways we almost find too good to be true. To say that we are excited to become a part of the community would be an understatement.” The company expects to create “at least” sixty jobs and generate $30 to $40 million in economic activity. Tree House also plans to make financial contributions to local organizations, such as Sustainable Saratoga, a non-profit that “uses education, advocacy,
Photo from Tree House Brewing Company’s Facebook.
and action to advance sustainable practices and protect our environment for current and future generations.” “Tree House aims to become an integral chapter in Saratoga Springs’ vibrant and hopeful future,” the company said. Tree House Brewing is a Massachusetts-based company that was ranked the fourth-best brewery in the world by RateBeer in 2019. Two of Tree House’s most acclaimed beers are the IPAs “Julius” and “Alter Ego.”
Current locations also serve a variety of cold brew coffees, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Food offerings include pizza and lobster rolls. Tree House is also known for hosting live music and stand-up comedy. In the past, notable musicians such as Iron & Wine, Old Crow Medicine Show, Aimee Mann, Graham Nash, and They Might Be Giants have performed at Tree House venues. According to the company’s website, its “goal has
been to present you with reliably delightful beer that can contribute positively to life’s precious moments, and serve them in a cheerful, communal environment.” The new facility will be located about two miles from both the Saratoga Race Course and the heart of downtown Saratoga. According to Google Maps, the address is listed as 3376 S Broadway. Tree House hopes to open its Saratoga location sometime in 2024.
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Upstate Job Fair And Career Expo Saratoga County Nov. 8 at Saratoga City Center Career Center Announces November Virtual Workshops BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center, in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers, has announced it will hold free virtual career workshops in November. See below for upcoming virtual career workshops: Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.: Goal Setting. This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals are important, and provides helpful resources. Facilitated by Washington and Albany. Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation. Learn how to articulate strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady. Nov. 16 at 11 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by
Warren and Washington. Nov. 20 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job. Facilitated by Schenectady. Nov. 28 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie. Registration is required for all workshops. Visit https://thejoblink. org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — WSWHE BOCES, The Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), and Employment Training for Adults has announced they will host an
Upstate Job Fair & Career Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Saratoga City Center. Over 45 business partners, colleges, educational pathway partners, and more will be there,
according to a press release from WSWHE BOCES. No registration is required. On-the-spot interviews, free resume reviews and free professional headshots will be available.
Stewart’s Shops To Match Up To $10,000 In Donations For Saratoga Children’s Theatre SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Children’s Theatre (www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org) has announced that Stewart’s Shops has signed on to match individual donations up to $10,000, as SCT strives toward its goal of $23,000 to install air conditioning in the Nemer Black Box Theater at its Maple Avenue location. “We are beyond grateful for the generosity and dedication to the arts that Stewart’s Shops has shown in their commitment to match donations made to SCT for the air conditioning install,” said Leigh Berenis, acting executive director, in a press release. “We moved into this space more than three years ago and have performed summer camps here ever since, where our loyal
patrons brave the summer heat to cheer on our young performers. Installing this new AC system will not only dramatically improve the experience for our audience, it will for our staff and actors, as well.” To date, SCT has raised $2,200 for the AC system installation, which brings the total to $4,400 with the Stewart’s Shops match, according to the release. The match program runs through the end of this year. Donations can be made by visiting SCT’s website, or clicking on the QR code included with this article. Saratoga Children’s Theatre 501c3 non-profit - started in 2008 to provide the youth of the greater Saratoga Region with an arts education program that fostered a love of theater and performance.
In November, SCT will perform ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.’ Show times on Nov. 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18, as well as ticket purchase information can be found on SCT’s website under shows. SCT will also perform an Ugly Sweater Cabaret on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and a Shakespeare Scene Festival on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. The summer camp schedule for 2024 will also be available in early January.
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LETTERS FROM OUR LOCAL POLITICAL CANDIDATES We Requested A Letter From Our Local Candidates.
Dr. Toni Sturm, the better choice for Wilton Supervisor I am a proud Wilton native, physician, community advocate and experienced leader. My career and volunteer life have been dedicated to solving problems and empowering others. I use careful listening, data-driven critical thinking and a collaborative style to create solutions. The three main issues in Wilton that concern me are: 1) Town Government that is not inclusive, responsive or transparent. 2) Protecting open space by more thoughtful development. 3) Unconnected neighborhoods with no safe way to bike or walk within Wilton. For a more inclusive and responsive government, I will actively seek community input and create opportunities for more resident participation with: a survey of all residents on their concerns, priorities and views on development; Citizen Advisory Boards for ongoing issues (eg. Open Space, Mt. McGregor, Sustainable Development); Town Forums on “hot button” issues, allowing for questions and answers among Town Government, experts and residents; term limits for elected officials. I believe that open space is critical to our quality of life, and am committed to a better balance of growth with preserving open space. We can better shape development to protect what’s important to us. Modifying zoning and codes with more thoughtful planning can accomplish this, while preserving our “No Town Tax”. Residents deserve safe ways to walk and bike to schools, shops, Gavin Park and into Saratoga – a network of multi-use paths would provide this. The Rt 9 Hamlet Zone lacks continuous sidewalks, and the large number of apartment dwellers there can’t walk safely to the Post Office or shops. It’s time to get multi-use paths and continuous Hamlet Zone sidewalks done! If these issues are important to you, I humbly request your vote. Together we can make Wilton even better! For more information: Sturm4Wilton.com. Dr. Toni Sturm
I have served for more than 10 years on Malta’s Open Space, Agriculture and Trails (OATS) committee, but resigned as chairwoman a year ago because of my opposition to the proposed South Shore Marina Project on Saratoga Lake. The Planning Board unanimously voted against it, but the Town Board pressed ahead anyway. That’s just one example of how the Town Board in recent years has failed to protect the environment and contributed to the ongoing overdevelopment of Malta. Developers love to build suburban sprawl, but town residents have seen enough of it. I favor smart growth policies, e.g. working with GlobalFoundries to minimize negative environmental effects from their expansion (which the town has failed to do). We need to protect remaining farmland and other open space, build trails and sidewalks for pedestrians and cyclists, and take steps to slow down traffic in residential neighborhoods. We need a more walkable downtown, with restored and enforced design standards, and must protect and improve existing affordable housing. The town needs to do a much better job communicating with residents, e.g. about proposals that may impact our homes, neighborhoods and quality of life. I’ve worked on many projects with the Malta Sunrise Rotary Club, and serve as its Foundation chair. I’ve also worked with other volunteer organizations such as CAPTAIN, and am a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa and Friends of the Kayaderroseras. I am a mother of three, a retired teacher, and have been married for 39 years to Bob Conner, a writer. Before moving to Malta 18 years ago, I lived in Glens Falls and served on the Board of Education, Crandall Library Board of Trustees, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Public Safety. See more at barbaraconnerformalta.com BARBARA CONNER, CANDIDATE FOR MALTA TOWN BOARD
Today at the Commissioner Montagnino press conference behind City Hall I was reminded of John Kennedy’s famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country”. I was 15 at the time and those words set a trajectory for my life of service. Mayor of Saratoga Springs will be a fulfillment of that legacy. I served during Vietnam as an intelligence officer on the front lines of the cold war. I became a computer programmer after the service and bought my first house, both on the GI bill. I am grateful for the help I needed during that very difficult time and have never forgotten to give back. I founded a computer company serving law enforcement agencies statewide for 30 years.I continue to stay up to date on the newest technologies and am prepared to use that knowledge for the betterment of the city. For the past almost 20 years I have served as a Professional Managing Agent, which is similar to a City Manager only to multiple Homeowners Associations and Condo boards instead of to one city. I am an expert at accounting, governing documents (like the Charter) and enforcement of regulations. My HOA’s have been peaceful places to live while I was managing. I know how to deal with governance issues. When I first ran for mayor in 2015, I knew very little about the process but I have kept on trying. Running for Supervisor has given me a great understanding of county processes and politics. My interest in working toward net-0 homelessness, coupled with my many relationships with county people will make the goal of a permanent solution much more viable than the present temporary measures. Our city has been experiencing unprecedented havoc at our council meetings, which has a very negative effect on the employees of the city and on their ability to effectively serve the public. f have been running my campaign on returning Safety and Civility to City Hall. I have the right determination, temperament and ability to bring this to fruition, thus insuring a bright future for our beautiful City in the Country, Early in-person voting has begun until Sunday November 5 and then the regular district voting will be on November 7. Vote for John Safford. I am easy to find on Row B. John Safford
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My name is BriAnne Mulligan, and I am running for Town of Saratoga Clerk. I bring over 20 years of managerial experience in the hospitality industry, which will ensure that interactions with the Town Offices will be pleasant and quick. I am an effective communicator, am versed in Open Meetings Law, and look forward to helping the Town Hall to run smoothly in day to day operations. I already serve the community as Library Trustee, on the Turning Point Parade Committee, during elections (usually) as an elections inspector. I sit on the Climate Smart Schuylerville board (helping to deliver a $5000 grant to the village in 2023), I am on the Board of Friends of Fort Hardy Park, and I am active at the Elementary School PEP making popcorn and working book fairs for my daughter’s classmates. This is my home, you are my neighbors and I would be proud to serve you with open and honest communication in a timely manner. BriAnne Mulligan CANDIDATE FOR SARATOGA TOWN CLERK
I am Cynthia Young, Candidate for Supervisor in the Town of Malta. I have chosen to run for office this year because I believe the residents of Malta deserve to have a voice in the major decisions that affect their lives. My experience for this job spans 35 years of involvement in the Town’s business. I have served on the Malta Town Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board of Assessment Review, the most recent Master Plan Update Committee and the Malta Youth Commission. I currently serve on the Saratoga County Planning Board. My community involvement includes current treasurer of the Malta Sunrise Rotary, working with the Malta Veterans Appreciation Program, former trustee on both the Brookside Museum and the Ballston Spa Education Foundation boards. I am a small business owner in Malta. I have been endorsed by Congressman Paul Tonko, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and the Sierra Club Hudson Mohawk Group. My family and I have lived in Malta for 38 years. We have seen tremendous change. Much of the change is good. Malta now has services and amenities for residents. The pressures for development are greater now than ever before. Careful planning is needed to preserve our quality of life, protect our farms and open spaces and keep Malta a family town. I will promise that residents will be informed and have a voice in the issues that they care about. We will advertise and select the most qualified people for the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Assessment Review. By working together, we can keep Malta a great place to live and work. CYNTHIA YOUNG, CANDIDATE FOR MALTA TOWN SUPERVISOR
My name is Matthew Fueston, and I am proudly running for Town Board in the Town of Saratoga. I believe that my background and experience both personally and professionally sets me apart as the best candidate for the position, for numerous reasons. As an Eagle Scout and avid outdoorsman, I both know and appreciate the critical importance of public service, as well as the need for conserving and preserving our natural resources. As a professionally licensed Civil Engineer with a background in water resources, I have significant experience in stormwater management, utility planning, and construction in both the private and public sectors. And as an experienced Project Manager in the manufacturing and federal markets, I have been directly responsible for projects with budgets over $100M, tight quality expectations, and aggressive schedules for delivery. My goal is to bring transparency in government, accountability in office, and uncompromising ethics back to Saratoga. I love the mixed character of the Town of Saratoga – part rural community, part small-town, with big dreams and aspirations. When the Town acts such that resources and taxpayer funds are wasted defending against lawsuits brought by Town residents, it takes away from funding for things like infrastructure projects, community programs (like swim lessons), and new equipment for the highway department. Additionally, I proudly support requiring livestreaming of public meetings and other public Town business to showcase our commitment to transparency and accountability, which is a welcomed change compared to the current administrations blatant disregard of the NY Open Meetings Law requirements through a lack of posting meeting agendas and accurate meeting minutes. I am strongly committed to improving the engagement between the Town and its constituency, in the name of good governance and for the benefit of all Town residents. I humbly ask for your vote on November 7th.
My name is Tim Coll and I am a candidate for Public Safety Commissioner in Saratoga Springs. I have a thirty-year record in law enforcement. In my time with the FBI, I managed and led teams of investigators and analysts and worked with federal, state, and local agencies in a variety of areas including white collar crime, drug enforcement, and terrorism. I was deployed to Iraq in support of the FBI and have worked and trained with foreign governments, including Israel, related to the counterterrorism mission. I know how to treat people from all backgrounds and cultures with dignity and respect. The city of Saratoga Springs has some significant challenges, including homelessness, aggressive panhandling, rising violent crime rates, as well as challenges with short term rentals which now comprise ten percent of the housing stock in Saratoga Springs. The homeless situation is growing and complex. According to our homeless related nonprofits, the number of homeless in Saratoga Springs is approximately 225. With our population of a little less than 30,000, this figure is among the highest, per capita, in the United States. As Public Safety Commissioner, I plan to work with our outreach court led by Judge Vero to ensure Saratoga Springs is safe and the homeless are getting the help they need in the form of mental health and substance abuse services. Further, according to our homeless experts, no one should be giving money directly to panhandlers. All donations should be directed to the outstanding nonprofits that provide the homeless with the services they need. Saratoga Springs is a gem and we need to keep it that way. If I am fortunate to be elected, I will use my experience and skill set to address these challenges. I humbly ask for your vote this November.
Letters TO THE EDITOR
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NEW MAYOR for TOGA The need in Saratoga Springs for a real leader is vital: One who allows Enforcement of Order, Laws and Public Safety. Respects each citizen, esp. veterans and ALL first responders. Reads & understands the City Charter. Follows rules, accepts beneficial ordinances. Ensures ALL lives count, esp. citizens who reside in our City. Works amiably with staff & employees as a team. Unites people, not prioritizes radical groups such as BLM. Proudly displays the American flag on City Hall alone. Maintains control at City meetings, is attentive, listens and is equally fair to Saratogians. Balances power & the Budget, not abuses tax monies nor admonishes others. Is Responsible & Accountable, not blame others. Current Mayor Kim’s loss of rationale, oversight, knowledge & basic manners is concerning. For a fresh start toward improvement and our livelihood, we need a brand new leader with NO connections to current Accounts or Finance Commissioners! VOTE for Civility and a NEW mayor to restore Saratoga Springs to one of the top three best cities in the nation!
- RESPECTFULLY, MARY BETH DELARM
Saratoga Springs resident for 35 years (My lawn sign reads “anyone, but Kim”, but believe Safford would be the best candidate!)
Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
CORRECTION: In a ‘Letter to the Editor’ from Al Ormsby in the 10/27 edition, it was stated: ‘In Saratoga’s last mayoral election, the Republican candidate would not even acknowledge that Joe Biden was President.” According to the prior Republican mayoral candidate, she DID acknowledge Biden as President and said there is no truth behind the statement.
To the Editor, Saratoga Today As a long-time litigator and legal services administrator, I’m pleased to support the election of Hon. Carl G. Falotico as Justice of the Supreme Court for our state’s Fourth Judicial District, which includes Saratoga County. It’s in this court that the most serious and complicated cases are decided. Judge Falotico’s broad legal background – in the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office, as the city’s Corporation Counsel and as a City Court Judge – makes him ideally suited to now serve in the Supreme Court. I recently heard Judge Falotico speak about his City Court experience, and particularly about his work with Schenectady City Alternative Treatment Court. Clearly he has been willing to hold defendants appearing before him accountable. On the other hand, he has also permitted defendants whose offenses resulted from mental illness instead to receive support and services that benefit them and also the community. Over the years I’ve been fortunate to work with distinguished Supreme Court judges in our part of New York. I have every confidence that Carl Falotico will be numbered among them.
- JACK CARTER, SARATOGA SPRINGS
Dear Editor: At a time when empty promises are far too common, Supervisor John Lant and his dedication to the Town of Wilton and its residents stands out. “For the People” isn’t just a slogan for John; it’s a way of life. He listens, he acts, and he delivers, whether that is providing a caring hand to one struggling with life’s challenges to ensure that they get the resources they need, supporting local businesses and championing first responders, or making sure our schools are safe and are providing the education needed in an ever changing world. His commitment serves as an example to both those currently engaged in and those contemplating a career in public service of any kind.
- DAN KUHLES
Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Michael Sellnow sold property at 1067 Rt 29 to Melanie Coss for $243,080
GREENFIELD This week’s beautiful home at 13 Saratoga Circle in Saratoga Springs was listed by Kate Naughton from Roohan Realty and sold for $549,000
BALLSTON MTGLQ Investors sold property at 2 Magnolia Lane to Mark Mercer for $460,000 Marcella Todd sold property at 96A Westside Dr to BL Westside Properties LLC for $600,000
CORINTH US Bank Trust sold property at 8 Spotswood Dr to David Raysor for $303,850
GALWAY Crazy Aunts Inc sold property at 5241 Sacandaga Rd to Galway Lake Rental for $155,000
Thomas Habart sold property at 16 Forest Rd to William Steele for $270,000 Robert Simons sold property at 214 Lake Desolation Rd to Amber Kelley for $195,000 Clayton Ashline sold property at 00 & 116 Howe Rd to Patricia Sheperd for $170,000 Edward Powers sold property at 123 Bockes Rd to Ellen Dwyer for $550,000
MALTA Stephen Lomascolo sold property at 11 Surrey Dr to Cameron Kivela for $760,000 PPP Properties LLC trust sold property at 102 5th St to Brian Pulsifer for $525,900 Kevin Killian sold property at 26 Weston Way to Steven Mendelsohn for $515,000
Palmateer Holdings Inc sold property at 5243 Sacandaga Rd to Galway Lake Rental LLCl for $135,000
Bruce Hubbs sold property at 216 Thimbleberry Rd to Samantha Persoff for $260,000
NS193 LLC sold property at 3049 Galway Rd to Anthony Morizio for $377,000
Lindsey Haraden sold property at 20 Plum Poppy South to Anita Pietrzak for $350,000
Starting Gate Cottages LLC sold property at 2272 Route 9 to Starting Gate for $650,000
SARATOGA Mackenzie Zarzycki sold property at 49 Burgoyne St to Zoe Bartholomay for $250,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS Lee Messier sold property at 83 Monroe St to Louis Morizio for $1,050,000 Linda Solotaire sold property at 238 Nelson Ave to Linda Solotaire for $365,000 Lillian Marci sold property at 202 Regent St to George Swiers for $120,000
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George Sweirs sold property at 202 Regent St to Wolbren Holdings LLC for $499,000
Lyndsi Ruggiero sold property at 28 Van Dorn St to Robert Silverman for $530,000
Heather Chevalley sold property at 30 Friar Tuck Way to Third Times a Charm LLC for $640,000
Martin Pozefsky sold property at 18 Division St rear to 18 Division St LLC for $1,152,476
Michele Riggi sold property at 23 Greenfield Ave to Kenneth Ellis for $995,000
Singh Rajput sold property at 74 Fifth Ave to Fiveforthefam LLC for $1,650,000
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Saratoga Central Catholic Raises Over $2K For Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center SCC Partners With St. Mary’s, St. Clement’s In Annual Pink Day Fundraiser by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic School concluded its 15th annual Pink Day by presenting a check for $2,061 to Saratoga Hospital’s Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center on Oct. 25. The money was raised in collaboration with St. Clement’s School and St. Mary’s School, both of whom had representatives on hand to help present the check to Renée Russell, director of the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center. Funds will be donated to the Radiation Oncology Center’s Cancer Patient Fund. Russell said the funds will support assisting patients with transportation to and from treatments and appointments, as well as helping with things such as childcare, copay assistance, buying groceries, gas, or rent expenses. “I would say the biggest challenge that most patients have is getting transportation to and from every day for their treatments,” said Russell. “As an example, with radiation therapy, usually you have to come five days a week, and
you need to get a ride to and back home. That’s a really big challenge for people. So we use a lot of the cancer patient funds to support them. We have a really good connection with Saratoga Hybrid Cab, so we can provide transportation to and from treatments.” Russell also noted they have hired two massage therapists to provide free massages to patients going through treatment. The hospital also hosts an annual retreat in Lake George for cancer survivors, with Russell adding that funds donated help support all of these initiatives and more. At Saratoga Catholic, students raised money by participating in a ‘pink dress-down’ day, wearing pink instead of their typical school uniforms. Students donated $3 to participate, but Student Council advisor Maria Izzo said many chose to donate much more. “The middle school class who wore the most pink was awarded, and then the high school class that wore the most pink was rewarded,” Izzo said. “It’s a threedollar dress-down day, but there’s 20-dollar bills that are given. There’s a hundred-dollar check. People really go above and beyond what they have to, because they
know it’s a worthy cause.” Russell expressed her appreciation, noting that donations and other similar fundraisers help Cancer Patient Fund continue to provide its services to patients. She added the support also shows patients that the community is thinking of and supporting them. “It just goes to show, and I always say this to patients, people are thinking about them, even though they might not directly know them,” said Russell. “I think that above and beyond the money, it also is a comfort to know that people are rooting for them and wanting to support them when they’re going through a diagnosis of cancer, which is hard enough.” She added it is meaningful for money raised locally to remain in the community, and said the Cancer Patient Fund comes in “amazing use” to support patients. “I think the good thing about it is the money that’s being raised here is also staying here, to help people that live in this community,” Russell said.
Representatives and students from Saratoga Central Catholic School, St. Mary’s School, and St. Clement’s School presented a check for $2,061 to Renée Russell, director of the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center, on Oct. 25. Not pictured are SCC student council members Ellie Grace, Rebecca Schnefel, and Sydney Caracci (Photo by Super Source Media).
Izzo added that it is meaningful to be assisted by St. Clement’s and St. Mary’s Schools, saying she is “honored and proud” to support Saratoga Hospital and the Radiation Oncology Center. “And St. Clement’s and St. Mary’s, the kids love it,” said Izzo. “They were extremely generous. It’s a pretty good number for three schools.” “I think it’s really sending
a message to people that there’s other people in the community that have been impacted by this,” added Russell of the fundraiser. “A lot of times, people will be like, ‘What can I do to help you?’ This is a way that people can help people. They don’t have to ask, they’re already just doing it. I think that’s a strong message to share with people.”
Second Annual Schuylerville MS Booster Bash Raises Over $13k
Photo provided by Schuylerville Central School District.
SCHUYLERVILLE — The second annual Schuylerville Middle School Booster Bash fundraiser raised a total of $13,097, according to a release from the district. The money will be used for middle school guest speakers, field trips, and end-ofyear activities. Over 198 students registered to participate in the threeweek long fundraiser and were awarded prizes throughout the initiative. Students received pledges from 22 different states,
the release states. A color run was held on campus to celebrate the conclusion of the schoolwide endeavor. “In just three weeks, our students put in an incredible effort to support their school,” said Principal Katie Elsworth in the release. “The effort and excitement shown during the color run only furthers the positive culture we are continually trying to foster each day. I am very proud of what we accomplished and grateful for the support of
our families.” “This event, while only in its second year, is quickly becoming a beloved middle school tradition,” added Assistant Principal Maddie Wright in the release. “It’s a great way to connect our students to their school community and show what we are capable of doing when we work together. We raised a record amount of funds that students will directly benefit from; we are so proud of this incredible effort.”
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Robot Rumble Returns to Ballston Spa High School
Photo provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.
BALLSTON SPA — FIRST Robotics teams from throughout the Capital Region, other areas of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts will convene at Ballston Spa High School on Saturday for the Robot Rumble Off-Season Robotics Competition. The Robot Rumble Competition will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Ballston Spa High
School. The event is free and open to the public. FIRST Robotics teams from the Capital District have collaborated to organize this year’s event. The GLOBALFOUNDRIES/ Town of Malta Foundation provided a grant allowing the FIRST competition Charged Up field from last season to be brought to Ballston Spa High School for the Robot Rumble event, according to a release from the district. Coffee Planet in Ballston Spa is also providing support. Off-season competitions provide an opportunity for teams to have fun and to recruit new students, industry mentors and sponsors as they begin preparing for the FIRST Robotics Regional Competition in March
2024, the release states. Anyone interested in starting a team in their school district can stop by to learn about a New York State New Team Grant Opportunity that includes funds to register a team for the 2024 season and a mentor stipend. Similar competitions for elementary and middle school aged students will take place in December and January, the release states. The 2024 season for FIRST Robotics Competition teams begins in January, with a regional event held at the MVP Arena in March. For more information, please email Ballston Spa CSD STEM Coordinator Diane Irwin at dirwin@bscsd.org, or call 518884-7150 ext. 2317.
With Efforts Led By SSHS Sophomore, Veterans Day Ceremony To Be Held Nov. 9
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by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thanks to the efforts of a Saratoga Springs High School sophomore, a Veterans Day ceremony is set to be held at Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 9. The event will feature guest speakers, a performance of the National Anthem, and a flag replacement ceremony with a color guard. The event will be presented by the Saratoga Springs High School Military Club, and has been planned primarily by Kelly McMurtrie, a 10th-grader at the school and a member of the Military Club. McMurtrie joined the Military Club this year, and
said that while she and the club have not organized an event like this before, she felt that putting together an event to honor and support veterans is “something that is important to do.” “It’s mine and the club’s first time ever doing anything like this,” said McMurtrie. “... The amount of people who have been hurt or injured in any way, mentally or physically, it’s horrible, and we need to do something about that.” She said the idea for the event originated with replacing the flag at the park. “The way it sparked up was, someone mentioned that the flag at the park was really tattered, and that we could do something to replace it,” said McMurtrie. “Someone else said that we should do something for Veterans Day, so I decided to put them together.” The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, with speeches from guest speakers preceding a flag replacement ceremony by the color guard. McMurtrie also noted recruiters will be on hand at the event, and said the Military Club is hoping to have the National Anthem sung by a member of the U.S. Army Band. McMurtrie and the Military Club, with advisor Colleen Sanita, are working with the high school to set up donations online.
Proceeds raised will go to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), with McMurtrie emphasizing the importance of giving back to those who served. The planning and organizing of the ceremony has been an impressive effort by the high school sophomore. McMurtrie said it has been exciting to see her work pay off as the event comes together, adding that taking the lead and initiative of planning an event like this “feels like something that a 10th-grader wouldn’t be doing, and exciting.” “It’s really exciting, and I feel great about it,” said McMurtrie. “It’s really exciting especially to see all the things coming together.” McMurtrie’s father served in the Navy, and she said she enjoyed her time growing up in a military family. She added that part of her interest in the military is due to the idea of “being part of something bigger” than herself. She also emphasized the meaning of the ceremony, with proceeds raised going to the DAV, saying she feels it is important to “take care of those who took care of us.” “Everything that they have given for our country, it’s our turn to give back,” McMurtrie said.
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Support Local At The Farmers Market Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
Year-Round
Photos by Pattie Garrett.
SATURDAYS 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY
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s days grow shorter and colder, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is grateful to take up its indoor home in the Wilton Mall this Saturday, November 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., where it will take place weekly until the end of April. This location offers the convenience of onestop shopping for various products, ample parking, and convenient restrooms. Over forty Saratoga-area farms and businesses will sell a bounty of locally grown and produced items, including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, bread and baked goods, artisan cheese, yogurt, milk, honey, maple syrup, ready-to-eat foods, handmade art, and wellness products. Produce is available year-round thanks to the tireless efforts of local farmers and their ability to store produce throughout the winter. Onions, beets, carrots, various potatoes, root vegetables, kale, and winter squash are available during the winter season. Shushan Valley Hydro Farms / Underwoods Greenhouses bring tomatoes, herbs, cucumbers, and greens for the fresh taste of
summer during the winter. In the late fall, before temperatures plummet, farms continue to bring fresh greens, herbs, and the last of summer’s bounty.
Winter Market Vendors 2023-24
As Thanksgiving approaches, customers can preorder holiday meats, stock up on fresh produce for sides, and find plenty of dessert options. In addition, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market introduces Holiday Boutique Market artisans offering various giftable items just in time for the holiday shopping season. Market events will be festive and exciting this season. Ask market staff about the upcoming Festival of Lights Fundraiser to benefit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The farmers’ market will continue to host live musicians and guests, and after the holidays, look for educational workshops and festive markets for Valentine’s Day and Easter in 2024. Customers can rely on the market’s regular nutrition assistance program they shop this season. Customers with an EBT card can exchange their SNAP benefits for farmers’ market tokens to purchase fresh foods. Additionally, the market offers FreshConnect, a SNAP incentive program where every $2 a customer spends with their EBT benefits, they receive a $2 FreshConnect coupon to spend at the farmers’ market. The Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan and Greenwich-based Comfort Food Community will continue bringing $5 vouchers to CDPHP members at select farmers’ markets. The market bell will ring this Saturday at 9:30 a.m., beginning a new season. Pick up a free shopping bag from the market information table while supplies last, and enjoy the tradition of shopping locally year-round. The Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the food court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh.
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Argyle Cheese Farmer
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Night Work Bread
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Awakened Tonics, LLC
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Owl Wood Farm
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Ballston Lake Apiaries
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Parchment
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Bark Hill Farm
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Perogi, Pyroogie
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Euro Delicacies
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Petra Pocket Pies
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Galway Rock Vineyard & Winery
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Puckers Gourmet
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Reliquias
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Gómez Veggie Ville
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Saratoga Apple
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Goodway Gourmet
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Grazin’ Acres Farm
Saratoga Peanut Butter Co.
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Hebron Valley Veal
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Saratoga Suds ‘n’ Stuff
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Hepatica Farm, LLC
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Irin Wellness
Scotch Farm
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Jireh Organic Farm
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Slate Valley Farms
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Junbucha
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Squash Villa Farm
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Katie Bakes Gluten-Free
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Sweet Sprig
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Kokinda Farm
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Sweet Treats By Jennifer
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Longlesson Farm
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The Bread Butler
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Lovin’ Mama Farm
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The Mushroom Shop
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Meg’s Media
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The Peanut Principle
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Muddy Trail Jerky Co.
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Un d e r w o o d ’s Greenhouse / Shushan Valley Hydro Farm
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Nally Coffee
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New Scotland Spirits
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Kitchen
Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
Food
“DON’T DUTCH
My Oven”
Hello my Foodie Friends !
It is amazing to think that the holiday season is right around the corner. Heartier foods, one-pot meals, cooking a roast, bread baking, desserts, soups and stews are staple menu items this time of year.
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
Dutch Oven Pot Roast
INGREDIENTS
• 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast – boneless. For 5 quart dutch oven use 2 pounds. • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, plus more to taste • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper • Olive oil • 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced • 6 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 1 cup red wine - substitute with beef broth if desired • 2 to 3 cups beef broth, plus more as needed. Start with 2 cups for a 5 quart dutch oven. • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • 2 bay leaves, dried • 1/2 to 1 pound baby carrots • 1 to 1 ½ pounds baby yellow potatoes • Chopped Italian parsley for garnish - optional
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. 2. Generously season the meat with about 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper on all sides. 1. Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large 5 quart or 7 quart Dutch oven pot over medium-high heat. Sear on each side until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside. Do not wipe the Dutch oven clean. Tip: Let the meat sear undisturbed on both sides, and only flip once a nice golden brown crust has developed. There’s no need to sear the edges, but you can. 2. Reduce to medium heat. Add the onions and saute until they start to brown, about 3 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the pot to deglaze with the moisture from the onions. If the brown bits are burning too fast, add a few splashes of broth and deglaze. Stir minced garlic cook for another 1 minute until fragrant. Tip: use a wooden spoon to avoid scratching the cast iron surface. 3. Add the red wine (or substitute with beef broth), and quickly deglaze the brown bits from the bottom and sides of the pot for a few seconds. Then, add 1 to 2 cups of the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh rosemary or rosemary sprigs, and bay leaves. Stir until evenly combined and bring to a low boil. 4. Return the seared meat back to the pot, along with its juices. The liquid should cover about half of the meat – if not, add more beef broth as needed. Cover securely with the lid and bake for 1.5 hours at 300 degrees F. 5. Remove from oven and add the baby carrots and potatoes. At this point, you can also adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Return to oven (with the lid on), and cook for 2 hours more or until the meat is fork tender and falls apart, and until the vegetables are tender. If you want it to be even more tender, cook for another 15-30 minutes. 6. If desired, garnish with parsley. To serve, you can transfer to a large platter to serve it straight from the Dutch oven. Enjoy! Recipe courtesy of Tania from Cookingformysoul.com
21 There is a kitchen tool that can be good for just about anything – the Dutch Oven. The Dutch Oven is the workhorse in your kitchen. My mother would attest that just about everything tastes better when cooked in a Dutch Oven. I can recall the sauces, breads, and one-pot meals that came from this incredible cooking vessel. When mom said to get the Dutch oven out of the cabinet and put it on the stove, we knew we were in for a great meal. After an afternoon of football practice, I would come home and huddle around the oven with a spoon just ready for the lid to come off. My mother would conjure up traditional family recipes for all of us to devour. My memories include the smells of sauce, stews, and soups being made in this versatile vessel. I have had many customers stop in and talk about how they love their Dutch Ovens and how they use it for just about everything. A good Dutch oven is a kitchen essential, heavy and thick enough to conduct and retain heat and deep enough to handle large cuts of meat and quarts of cooking liquid. So many customers have discussed how they bake bread, make stews, or their favorite sauces or soups in their Dutch oven. Dutch ovens are tall, heavy pots with tight-fitting
lids. They are used primarily for slow-cooking methods such as braising and stewing. “Dutch oven” is the generic term for these pots. The often rustic, all-iron Dutch ovens can be used both on stove tops and in ovens, and some can be used over and under coals. The more stylish Dutch ovens specifically are known for their ability to go from the stove top--for quick starting techniques such as browning--straight into the oven for the longer cooking process. At Compliments to the Chef, we carry an assortment of Dutch Ovens. Autumn is a perfect time to make your favorite hearty culinary delight. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs for the tools that help you with your favorite recipes. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John & Paula
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Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
This Week’s Events: NOV. 3-NOV. 9 🙂 = family friendly FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Art Show Opening at Uncommon Grounds
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Uncommon Grounds, 402 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Local artist Danielle Marino and Author Ian Klepetar will be hosting a signing, reading and Q & A about their recent works: Limitless: Unearth Your Superhero Self and Where Do Missing Socks Go? Activities and games for the whole family. Bring a couple of lost socks.
Ski & Snowboard Movie: ALL TIME
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Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Alpine Sport Shop in Saratoga Springs will host Warren Miller’s new Ski & Snowboard Movie retrospective ALL TIME. Tickets are $15. purchased in store in person, at Alpine Sport Shop, 321 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs and $20 at the door the night of the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All profits will benefit Saratoga Springs High School Alpine Ski Team and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program.
Magnificat! Music That Makes the Spirit Soar Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Voices – Tickets Eventbrite.com, search Saratoga Voices, $35 general admission, $25 seniors, $15 students. SaratogaVoices.org
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Scottie’s Closet
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The Ballston Spa Middle School, 210 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Scottie’s Closet will be held in the school’s cafeteria.
Free gently used clothing, books, coats, and shoes to students, families, and individuals. All the items donated by the school community are free. The school will also host a Community Resource Fair simultaneously in the hallway outside the school cafeteria. This event provides an opportunity for families to meet members of local organizations who serve children and families. Community organizations will be available to share resources and discuss their programs in further detail. Please contact Ballston Spa Middle School for additional information at 8847200.
Happy Planner Social Hour Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m. Do you need to get organized? Do you love scrapbooking? Learn about the unique daily planner that helps you get organized with monthly calendars, notes, lists, pictures and more. Join BSPL clerk and Happy Planner enthusiast, Heather Thomas, as she shows you all the tips and tricks of the planner. You will use these newly acquired skills to design your own practice page. The event is free and open to the public. Registration required. For more information visit: bspl.sals.edu or call the library 518-885-5022 to sign up.
Little Folks Concert
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Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 3 - 4:30 p.m. Saratoga Chamber Players and the Saratoga Division Street School Songwriters Club will be on stage for an afternoon filled with student-created works, a result of SCP’s Classroom to Concert program. The concert is part of the Caffè’s Little Folks series. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
little-folks-classroom-toconcert-with-saratoga-chamberplayers-students-tickets687338165957?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ham Dinner
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Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 4 – 6 p.m. Menu: baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, squash, Dutch kraut, roll and dessert. Cost is $15 for adults and $9 for children 5 – 10. Take out reservations recommended, limited indoor seating. Call 518695-6638.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race
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Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. The Fallback 5 Mile Trail Racecourse is a combination of hills, ridges, and single track, with a few wide trails, paved sections, and grassy areas, showcasing sections of the park some may have never seen before. This is nature’s original obstacle course at its finest. (There is even a stair climb on a section near SPAC.) Online Registration ends Thursday, November 2 at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 4 - In-person registration (cash/check only) and early bib pick up from 12-2 p.m. at iRun LOCAL, 425 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Last minute in person registration (cash or check) the day of the race 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. For more information or to sign up online visit www.saratogastryders.org.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Nature on the Move
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Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 a.m. –
noon. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. Registration is required. Visit our website at wiltonpreserve.org, call the office 518-450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org.
Ticket: $12.
Messages From Survivors
Election Day Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale Take Out
Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville | 6 – 8 p.m. All are welcome. A powerful new exhibit about the Holocaust, survival, and resiliency to Mechanicville. In the exhibit, six short videos introduce the Holocaust through powerful personal stories of a family of Holocaust survivors. Six exhibit panels researched using the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s resources provide historical context for the video footage. The exhibit covers the family’s experiences from 1938 through the 21st century.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Annual Election Day Chili Feast
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Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta Ridge | 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Menu: chili, tossed salad, hard rolls, homemade cookies. Eat-in or take-out available. Donation is $10. Tickets will be sold at the door. For additional information or directions call the church at 518-581-0210.
Brooks Election Day Chicken BBQ Take Out The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa, 22 West High St., Ballston Spa | 4 p.m. until sold out. Half Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, and cookie - all for only $16. Take out only. No reservations needed. First come, first served.
Annual Election Day Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Take Out Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 4 – 7 p.m. Drive Thru - Take Out Only. Dinner includes chicken & gravy w/ peas & carrots, biscuit, cranberry relish, apple crisp. Dinner
Election Day Pork TakeOut Dinner Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 4:30 - 7 p.m. Cost: $15. Menu: Pork Loin, Red potatoes,Glazed Carrots, Apple Sauce, Dessert.
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Hosted by The Ladies of Charity. Meal includes: ½ of chicken, cornbread, roasted potatoes, and a side of coleslaw. Price is $17 (cash or check only). Take out only. Bake sale items include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, muffins, and other homemade specialties. To reserve your meal, call Corinne at 518-584-3468 or Gail Veitch at 518-429-9455.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Baked Ham Dinner Take Out Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).
Green Drinks The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and nonalcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One Brookside Museum, Long Room, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. In recognition of the 105th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War
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Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
One, Saratoga County History Center will host Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, for the program. Paul’s presentation of these World War One stories is based on materials collected at the State Archives. These documents were collected as a result of a 1919 state law enabling the appointment of local town historians throughout the state. These historians were also encouraged to submit information on WWI veterans. Pre-registration is available at https://brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/63454-call-in-worldwar-1.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Foreign Film: One Fine Morning (2022) Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 pm While struggling to secure a decent nursing home for her father, a young mother runs into an unavailable friend with whom
mark your
she embarks on an affair. In French/English Subtitles. Rated R; 112 min. Drama, romance. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org
or emailing SARA_info@nps. gov.
A Tale of Two Generals: The Later History of the Benedict Arnold Monument at Saratoga Battlefield
Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. During World War II, Lt. Col. Clarence Dart served in the Tuskegee Airmen, a special group trained at the airfield near the famed Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. He was shot down twice, earning two Purple Hearts, and he received the Distinguished Flying Cross award. He passed away in 2012 and is buried in Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. His son, Warren Dart, will present a history of the introduction of African Americans into the Army Air Corps, and the inspiring personal story of his father. Free admission for History Museum Members, $10 for non-Members – reserve at saratogahistory.org/events.
Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater, 648 Route 32, Stillwater | 6:30 p.m. Benedict Arnold is a figure well-known to Americans and aficionados of the Battles of Saratoga. Less well known is General John Watts de Peyster, a resident of Dutchess County, New York, who paid for a special inscription to be added to the Arnold Monument on the battlefield. Join us to hear the colorful tale of this eccentric and scandalous nineteenth-century New York personality, who, like Arnold, found himself at the receiving end of nearly everyone’s ire. Reservations are required by visiting go.nps.gov/saraevents
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Clarence Dart and the Tuskegee Airmen
UPCOMING
Events
The Lightning Thief The Saratoga Children’s Theater, located at 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs, presents The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. Showing on November 10 & 11 at 7 p.m. November 12 at 2 p.m. and November 17 & 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets: adults $15, students $10, Under 10 years old $5,
visit https://www.onthestage. tickets/show/saratogachildrens-theatre
Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com.
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Tank and the Bangas Creed ‘Summer Of ’99 Tour’ Visit Saratoga Springs for Will Stage at Spac in Summer Of 2024 Live Performance, Free Poetry Reading Nov. 9-10 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Creed have announced the dates of their Summer 2024 – titled “Summer of ‘99 Tour” will include a stop in Saratoga Springs at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 24. Produced by Live Nation, the 40-city tour kicks off on July 17 in Wisconsin. Special guests 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven will open at the Saratoga date. A limited
Tank and the Bangas – a live performance, a free reading in Saratoga Springs Nov. 9-10. Photo: tankandthebangas.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — New Orleans’ two-time Grammy Award nominees Tank and the Bangas bring their eclectic mix of spoken word, R&B, soul, hip-hop, and jazz to Zankel on Friday, Nov. 10. Frontwoman Tarriona “Tank” Ball came up in the strong local slam poetry scene before meeting her bandmates at a NOLA open mic night in 2011. The group went on to win NPR’s 2017 Tiny Desk Concert by unanimous acclaim, standing out among 6,000 entrants. Their latest album, “Red Balloon,” is heralded as a celebration of Black life and a reckoning with America’s ills. This Nov. 10 concert at Zankel Music Center, located on the Skidmore college campus, is the venue’s first in a new series called “Mosaic,” curating events and related
networking opportunities that cater to the unique perspectives and needs of Black artists, musicians, and creators. One day prior to the band’s appearance on the performance stage, the Tang Museum hosts frontwoman Tarriona “Tank” Ball in a free event at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9, when Ball will read from her debut book of poetry, and be in discussion with Njeri Jennings, Tisch Educator at the Tang. For more information about the reading and the Tang Museum, go to: tang.skidmore.edu. For more information and tickets about Tank and the Bangas at the Zankel Music Center, go to: https://www. skidmore.edu/zankel/index. php. With a special reading by frontwoman and poet Tarriona “Tank” Ball at the Tang Teaching Museum on Thursday, November 9.
Creed performs in Saratoga Springs in August with 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven providing support.
number of lawn seats at select venues will be available for $19.99 to commemorate the
Summer Of ’99 Tour. Go to: www.livenation.com.
Kanatsiohareke 30th Anniversary Event at Zankel Nov. 4
Anniversary celebration takes place Saturday, Nov. 4 on the campus of Skidmore College
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kanatsiohareke celebrates its 30th anniversary at the Zankel Music Center on the campus of Skidmore College Saturday, Nov. 4. A variety of performances will commence on the Zankel stage starting around 5:30/6
p.m., performers include: storytelling by Kay “Ionataiewas” Olan, music by Daygot Leeyos Edwards, Eric Marczek (flute), Jimmy Wolf Band, and a performance from the Haudenosaunee Dancers with Sherri Hopper. This event is organized by the Indigenization and
Decolonization Collaborative. The anniversary marks three decades since the founding of its sustainable culture in Fonda, N.Y. The community, founded in 1993, was the first return of the Rotinonhsionni people to the Mohawk Valley, their original homeland, and has since become a gathering place for the community to reground itself in its culture, teachings, and language. Programming is part of the John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS) at Skidmore College. Events will kick off at 2 p.m. with the Opening Address delivered by Mohawk elder Tom “Sakokwenionkwas” Porter, founder of Kanatsiohareke, followed by a work-in-progress screening of Kanatsiohareke’s film project with media-maker Raienkonnis Edwards (funded by MDOCS Co-Creation Initiative and Creatives Rebuild NY) and film shorts by Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore of The Aunties Dandelion.
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New Kids On The Block, Empty Nest/Full Bladder - Strand Presents Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff New Musical Revue Premiere Nov. 4 & 5 Reimagining 1990 Magic HUDSON FALLS — will present their show titled: getting older. $20 general admission. The Strand Theatre will pres- “Empty Nest/Full Bladder.” Comprised of Catherine Tickets available at the Strand ent the world premiere of The Tour at SPAC in 2024 Geritonics’ new musical revue at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. The Geritonics, a vocal group that specializes in mostly original comical songs,
Reid, Laura Roth and Camille West-Wodicka, individually they have been entertaining audiences for years, and have now joined forces to write their take on the experience of
Box Office, cash or check only. The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. Box Office 518-832-3484. www.mystrandtheatre.org.
They Live On…In Word And Song Will Debut Nov. 12 At Caffe Lena
New Kids on the Block are coming to Saratoga Springs next August and they’re bringing the ‘90s back with them
SARATOGA SPRINGS — New Kids on the Block have announced The Magic Summer 2024 Tour will reimagine the smash 1990 tour of the same name. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on June 14 and hit over 40 cities including a date at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 11.
“Feeling all the nostalgic feels of the original Magic Summer, with the bond that we’ve shared throughout the years, will make for a most magical time indeed” said New Kids’ Donnie Wahlberg, in a statement. Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff will also appear on the tour. Go to: www.livenation.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local author Patricia Nugent will present excerpts from her memoir, “They Live On: Saying Goodbye to Mom and Dad,” paired with original music by Michael Jerling at Caffe Lena at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. The collaboration between two local artists employing two different forms of creative expression has resulted in a tribute to life, loss, and love, and features Nugent’s prose coupled with nine original songs by singer/songwriter Jerling. A CD of the readings and music will also be launched at that event.
Michael Jerling and Patricia Nugent. Photo: Kim M. Koza
Tickets for the 90-minute debut performance and CD launch are available at www.
c af felena.org/live-e vents/. For more information, email journalartspress@gmail.com.
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Puzzles Across 1 Sarah Spain’s network 5 Percussion set 10 Cards 14 “Go on, git!” 15 Tickle 16 __ were 17 Textile machine 18 Nigerian seaport 19 “Ciao” 20 Medic with an office at Fisherman’s Wharf? 23 Expert 24 Extremely chill 25 Leaders inclined to work as a group? 31 Extremely cold 32 Channel marker 33 Picked up the tab 35 BYU or NYU 36 Sun screen 37 Strive (for) 40 African country in the Maloti Mountains 41 Drains 42 Summits 45 Captain Hook’s incredulous assessment of his nemesis? 47 Statue base 49 Melber of MSNBC 50 Puts comfy shoes through rigorous testing? 56 Tropical spot 57 Safari equine 58 Most CFOs 60 Some game 61 “Middlemarch” novelist 62 Bend at a barre 63 Retired boomers 64 Action 65 Blood bank fluids Down 1 Subj. for those wishing to be bilingual 2 Utterly beyond repair 3 Play down 4 Motto for the ruthless 5 Meteorological effect caused by refraction 6 Desktop with an AppleCare option 7 Literary award with a spaceship logo
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See puzzle solution on page 34 8 Starting on 9 Lab work 10 Thinned (down) 11 Pulitzer-winning journalist Wilkerson 12 Early ICBM 13 Hung around 21 Play-__ 22 “Science of Logic” philosopher Georg 25 Small ammo 26 Director Jean-__ Godard 27 LAX postings 28 Superhero once played by Stephen Amell on The CW 29 “__ Comes to Pemberley”: P.D. James novel 30 Obama daughter 34 Friendly honk 36 Rats, gnats, and brats
37 Element in an algebraic equation 38 Wall St. event 39 Key that exits full-screen mode 40 Brand of packaged bagels 41 Is extremely frugal 42 Ladybug prey 43 Shuts 44 “The Gleaners” painter Jean-François 46 River that rises in the Bernese Alps 48 Fuzzy states 51 Move to a warmer state? 52 Drama honor 53 Cut short 54 Ink 55 Place to hibernate 59 “Wide Sargasso __”: Jean Rhys novel
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Benevolence, Malevolence
Benevolence means being inclined to do charitable acts. | His benevolence to the homeless was well known. Malevolence means wishing harm to others. | The malevolence of a few destroyed his political aspirations. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail. com
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Amaryllis
Amaryllis brightens a winter day
Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY
Size matters so go large
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his is a great time of year to start Amaryllis bulbs so
you’ll have flowers to enjoy when winter days are at their shortest and living flowers outside are still months away. Nothing brightens up a winter home like giant Amaryllis flowers. Amaryllis flowers range in color from pure white to wine red and every variation in between. Banded, striped and bordered have been developed, transforming an already striking plant into an extraordinary specimen indeed! It isn’t uncommon for the flower spike to rise 2 1/2’ above the top of the bulb and produce flowers 7” across...a real show stopper!! If you’re thinking of purchasing one for someone (or for yourself), be aware that Amaryllis bulbs offered can vary greatly in size....and size does make a difference! The bigger the bulb, the more flowers your get. When you’re ready to plant your Amaryllis bulb, inspect the bottom and remove any dead roots. Dead roots will be withered and dry. The pot you choose should seem too small for the bulb. It should only be an inch or two wider than the widest part of the bulb. Plant so that 1/2 to 1/3 of the bulb is exposed above the soil and water thoroughly. Place your potted Amaryllis in a warm spot (on top of the refrigerator works for me). Don’t water it again until you notice the flower stem starting to emerge from the top of the bulb. This will take some time so be patient. When a shoot emerges it’s time to move your Amaryllis to a bright location. Keep the soil lightly moist (not soggy wet). The flower spike will grow very quickly with noticeable growth each day. When the huge flowers open, you may want to move your Amaryllis to a cooler location (as low as 50 degrees) to prolong the show of flowers. After the flowers are spent, cut off the flower stem. By now leaves have probably started to emerge from the bulb. To get your Amaryllis to flower again, it’s important to promote this leaf growth. Think of the leaves as solar collectors that convert sunlight into energy that’s stored in the bulb for the next flowering cycle. Bright light (but not direct sun) is the source of next year’s flowers. Keep the soil lightly moist and feed with a soluble plant food at half strength about every two or three weeks. The best way to strengthen your Amaryllis is to sink the pot in a semi-shady flowerbed outside when things warm up in mid-May. Sink the pot into the soil so that the exposed part of
Giant Flowers
Potted up and ready to go
the bulb is almost covered. In fall before frost, before frost, bring your Amaryllis inside and allow it to dry out completely. Keep dry and store at 60 to 65 degrees for at least a month. This dry storage period is necessary to stimulate your Amaryllis to begin its next growth cycle. Remember, Amaryllis like to be potbound, so leave it in the same size pot for two or three years.
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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/20/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Lauren E. Sharkey, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11344 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THE TIPSY TRAVELER, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/27/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 41 Berkshire Drive West, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11354 Notice of formation of HOME STRETCH DESIGNS BY ERIN LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on September 20, 2023 Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 17 Round Table Rd. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11375 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC SISTERS VINTAGE LLC Art. Of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 09/25/2023. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, PO Box
433, Round Lake, NY 12151. Any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11380 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Moutons United, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 25, 2023. Office location:172 South Central Avenue, Mechanicville, NY 12118 Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11386 Notice of Formation of PLLC. Articles of Organization for SOUND MIND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PLLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on September 21, 2023. Office Located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at 43 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11394 COMMUNICATE DIFFERENTLY LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/15/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11395
The name of the Limited Liability Company is Kahler Construction and Renovations, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed on September 22, 2023 with the Secretary of State. The Office of the LLC is in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company is to be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 29 Barcelona Drive, Clifton Park 12065. The purpose of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the LLC may be organized under the Limited Liability Law for the State of New York. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11396 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the limited liability company is SIX TWOFOUR LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 27, 2023. The office of the Company is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is SIX TWOFOUR LLC, 20 Wheeler Road, Edinburg, NY 12134. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the events of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11399 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the limited liability
company is POSH RESALE, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 27, 2023. The office of the Company is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is Paula Posada, 95 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville, New York 12118. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the events of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11400 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is: Hockford Group llc. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/08/2023. The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is SARATOGA. THE Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against the limited liability company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon the Secretary of State by personal delivery is: HOCKFORD GROUP LLC, 89 DUBOIS LANE, REXFORD, NY 12148. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11441 Notice of Formation of an LLC: THE WARN ROOM, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 22, 2023. Office location:
Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: The Warn Room, LLC, PO BOX 1101, 1764 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11463 Notice of formation of Don Parks & Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 09/25/2023. The County within this state is which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Don Parks & Associates, 5 Southside Drive, STE 11, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Company is organized for Consulting. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11471 Notice of formation of Accurate Calibration Solutions, LLC. Arts of org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/16/23. Office located: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5346 Hudson Rd., Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11477 Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Graphic JAM, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed October 9, 2023. The office of the Limited Liability Company is located at 5 Buttercup Court, Waterford, New York 12188 and is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the
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with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/07/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 75 RAILROAD PLACE, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11518 Notice of formation of 184 Regent Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/14/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: c/o Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC, 43 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11544 Beer Belly Apparel LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/17/2023. Off. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, P.O. Box 761, Clifton Park, NY 12065. General Purpose Any lawful purpose permitted. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11546 Notice of formation of Saratoga Tax Advisors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/27/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: P.O. Box 294 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11552 Notice of formation of SHIFTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 08/10/2023. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at REPUBLIC REGISTERED AGENT SERVICES INC. 54 STATE
STREET, STE 804 ALBANY, NY, 12207. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11556 A.Silin Art, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/26/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 3035 Route 50 #1035 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11559 Notice of formation of Mary C. Photo, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/29/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 11 Gleneagles Blvd., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11577 Notice of formation of FlavorFleet Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/20/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 18 Huntington Way Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11579 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 518 Disaster Restoration, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 12, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: The LLC, 10 Commerce Park Drive, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023.11585 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Hudson Heights Developer, LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 17, 2023. NY office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as
agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Liability Company, 235 Bear Hill Road – Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11586 Notice of formation of Orange Sky Property Development, llc. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/10/2013 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1059 County Route 70, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11603 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Department of Central Services of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing System Website until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: November 09, 2023 Platform/Stake Body, specification 23-PWPSB-20 November 16, 2023 Maintenance Supplies, specification 23-MS-2 November 16, 2023 Paper Supplies, specification 23-PS-2 December 7, 2023 Fine Paper, specification 24-FP-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 11/03/2023, 11640 ADSIT LANE, LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts of Org. of Adsit Lane, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on October 5, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 9 Hampstead Court, Clifton Park, New York 12065,
principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. Notice of formation of Capital Region Wellness NP in Family Health PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/20/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 25 Sheffield Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. 11644 Notice of formation of Patriot Mowers of Saratoga LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/08/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 35 Whitney Rd S Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. 11645 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MORNING DEW PROPERTIES LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/20/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to PO BOX 232, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. 11664 Notice of formation of Braveman, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/31/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 26 Nadler Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. 11665
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Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
Saratoga Cross-Country Delivers At Suburban Council Championships Isenovski, Bush Win Individual Titles; Saratoga Boys Win Team Championship by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs varsity boys cross country team captured the 2023 Suburban Council team championship after a balanced effort at the Saratoga Spa State Park on Saturday. Thomas Isenovski won the Suburban Council boys individual title for the Blue Streaks, leading a group of six Saratoga runners placing in the top 30 finishers. With 73 points, the Blue Streaks’ boys team held off second-place Guilderland (77 points) for the team title. Saratoga’s Emily Bush took home the Suburban Council girls individual title, with Anya Belisle earning a second-place finish. Despite the duo earning the top two spots in the girls race, the Saratoga girls team (50 points) finished second to Bethlehem (37 points). For the second straight season, the Blue Streaks’ boys program swept the Suburban Council meet, with their
modified, freshman, and JV teams also earning team victories in their respective races on Saturday. “That was a goal that the team had from, really, the beginning of our summer training,” said Saratoga boys head coach Shane Zanetti of the program sweep. “It was really exciting to have that come to fruition.” The Saratoga girls team was paced by Bush (17:09.8) and Belisle (17:47.8), the race’s top two finishers. The Blue Streaks also received top-20 finishes from Reagan Owen (14th, 18:41.7), Tong Ang (16th, 18:51.1), Katie Turner (17th, 19:00.9), and Heidi Berglund (19th, 19:05.3). Linda Kranick, one of the Saratoga girls coaches, said she was “very proud” of Bush and Belisle earning the top two spots. She noted that both runners are seniors, and that the Suburban Council championships would be the last time they ran a cross country race at the Saratoga Spa State Park. The Blue Streaks’ varsity boys
were led by Isenovski (15:22.3), with Darren Pasek placing seventh (16:05.5), and Luke Dacey placing 16th (16:19.1). The Saratoga boys team also received strong finishes from Jacob Bernd (20th, 16:29.4), Hudson Shaw (29th, 16:44.4), Cooper Brandriss (30th, 16:45.9), and Owen Blaisdell (50th, 17:07.0). Zanetti gave credit to Isenovski, who he noted led the pack for a majority of the race, saying he ran “a really smart race.” “He’s only a sophomore, but he’s got a lot of experience running at a high level already,” said Zanetti of Isenovski. “He’s a really intelligent racer, and he loves to compete.” Zanetti also credited Pasek and Shaw for stepping up during the race. With the Suburban Council Championships behind them, the Blue Streaks’ cross country teams attention now turns to the Section 2 Championships at Queensbury High School this weekend. “We were pleased with
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the way the girls ran, but we’ve got more work ahead of us,” said Kranick. Kranick said the girls team has continued to improve and gain experience during the fall, and made note of several younger runners who have stepped up, including Owen, Ang, Berglund, and Turner among others. “All you can ever ask an athlete to do is give it their all and do the best you can,” Kranick
said of the team’s mindset entering sectionals. “That’s always been the emphasis.” On the boys side, Zanetti said the Blue Streaks are entering this weekend with the goal of bringing home another team victory. “Our goal is definitely to win sectionals and move onto states, and hopefully be successful there,” Zanetti said of the boys team’s mindset.
Historical Markers To Commemorate Saratoga Springs Cycling History SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga nonprofit Bikeatoga has announced they have been awarded two grants from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to commemorate Saratoga’s historical bike paths and one of the country’s first true bicycling road trips. One marker is set to commemorate a ride taken by Wentworth Rollins on July 4, 1879 on a 52-inch Columbia high-wheel bicycle, beginning at 59th St and 8th Ave in New York City and concluding in Saratoga Springs, according to a press release from Bikeatoga. “Rollins was among the first, and quite possibly the very first, bicycle tourists in America, and he chose to ride
to Saratoga,” said Ed Lindner, Advocacy Chair for Bikeatoga, in the release. Rollins walked and took a train for parts of the journey due to road and weather conditions, arriving in Saratoga Springs on July 8, the release states. He eventually headed west and reached Chicago. The marker will be installed on Broadway near Washington Street. A second marker will commemorate the city’s network of historic 1890s bicycle paths. “The 1890s bicycle boom changed America.” Lindner said. “Working-class families that couldn’t afford a horse and carriage suddenly had access to cheap and reliable
transportation.” “It’s significant, given the role of the bicycle in the women’s movement, that the earliest mention of the Saratoga Springs bicycle paths is a report of an August 1897 meeting of the Saratoga Women’s Association at which the organization voted to donate seventy dollars to the Good Roads Association for construction of the paths,” said Bikeatoga member Jen Natyzak in the release. Natyzak teaches bike maintenance skills as an instructor in the group’s Womyn’s Wrench Night, the release states. By 1899 the paths had been built, and ran to Albany, Glens Falls, Ballston Spa and other communities, according to the
release. One popular path ran along the south side of Union Avenue to Yaddo, Saratoga Lake and the White Sulphur Springs. The historical marker will be installed on Union Avenue, near the location of the original bike path. Bikeatoga President Greg Faust offered thanks to Saratoga Springs Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub for his support. “We worked closely with Joe O’Neill, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, to find suitable sites to install the markers,” Faust said in the release, adding, “The application would not have been successful without Commissioner Golub’s support.”
“The Department of Public Works was proud to play a part in securing funding for these Historical Markers. This success story highlights two important values in Saratoga Springs; we value our history, and we also want to encourage our residents and tourists to make biking their regular means to explore the city,” said Golub in the release. “I’d like to thank Ed Lindner of Bikeatoga for bringing this opportunity to our doors and for working with Deputy O’Neill on the process of application and installation. And thanks also to the Pomeroy Foundation for the grants, which cover the full cost of creating and shipping the markers and poles to Bikeatoga.”
Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
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Dooley & Jones Win Section 2 Doubles Title As Saratoga Girls Tennis Caps Great Season
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by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The doubles team of Clare Dooley and Addison Jones capped off an impressive season for the Saratoga Springs varsity girls tennis team, bringing home the Section 2 Doubles Championship on Oct. 23. As the top seed, Dooley and Jones earned a bye in the first round of sectionals, and proceeded to cruise their way to the championship round, where they captured the Section 2 girls tennis doubles championship with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Bethlehem’s Hope Brown and Rayka Kogut. The duo’s results were the culmination of a year that saw the Blue Streaks go undefeated as a team in the regular season, and earn the #1 seed in the Section 2 Class AA team tournament. Saratoga’s only loss as a team eventually came in the Section 2 Championship, 5-4 against Bethlehem. Head coach Tim O’Brien said it was one of the team’s best seasons in his time as coach, adding that the Blue Streaks’ squad “always played hard.” “It was just an amazing year, from the standpoint of the regular season and going into sectional play,” said O’Brien. “Then to get Clare and Addison together as a doubles team, and to have them have the success that they had, it’s been one of my best seasons as a coach, along with Coach Crotty and Coach Nizzi, that we’ve had in the last 14 years.”
O’Brien also had praise for the doubles team of Dooley and Jones, saying they were “an incredible combo” throughout the postseason. “They’re two very young players,” O’Brien said. “The way they attacked the tournament, it was awesome to see.” The sectional win was made even more impressive considering Jones is a sophomore, while Dooley is in seventh grade. “I think we played really well,” said Dooley of the doubles sectional tournament. “Especially in the semifinals and finals, we played our best.” Last season, Jones was on a doubles team with senior Kate Lindley, and O’Brien said that partnership helped prepare her to partner with Dooley this fall. “I think Addison really took after Kate, learned from her,” O’Brien said. “Both her and Clare, they developed a friendship, but they also developed a great rapport of working together on the court. It really showed.” This was emphasized by Jones, saying that she and Dooley “barely knew each other” at the start of the season before eventually growing close. “We just grew that bond, being on the courts next to each other,” said Jones. “We would cheer each other on. Now, we’re like great friends.” Dooley and Jones advanced to the NYSPHSAA tournament, defeating Fayetteville-Manlius’ Selena Chen and Shreya Bhattacharya in their opening match. The Blue Streaks’ duo lost in the Round of 16 to Westhampton
Beach’s Matila Buchen and Julia Stabile, who went on to win the state championship. In addition to the doubles team, the Blue Streaks were powered all season by strong depth throughout the roster. O’Brien said that although the team fell just short in the sectional finals, it was still a season to remember for Saratoga, particularly for graduating seniors.
“To go undefeated as their last year, it was just an outstanding accomplishment, and something that they’ll have forever,” O’Brien said. “It didn’t work out the way we wanted it to in the finals, but it was very close. We were right there, and unfortunately it didn’t go our way. But, I’m proud of the way the girls represented the school.” Molly Beauregard, a senior, said it was “great” to finish her high school tennis career with the strong season that the Blue Streaks had. “It was so great to have an undefeated senior year,” said Beauregard. “I also thought that we worked so well together this year. I was really happy with how it all turned out, and how we all worked together.” “Obviously, it was sad to leave,” added senior Taylor Plue. “I’m sad to leave this whole group that I’ve loved every time I come here. But I had nothing
to lose, I guess, was kind of my mindset. I just wanted to play as long as I could.” And while the Blue Streaks graduate a strong group of contributing seniors this year, they are also set to return many impactful athletes to next year’s team. “I think next year, going into it, we’ll know what we’re capable of,” said sophomore Savannah Winter. “We’re going to fight for every match. Knowing our bonds, we already have an advantage of us all being super close.” “A lot of other teams in the (Suburban) Council and the section are young as well, but I think that depth, and the fact that our girls are going to put the work in, hopefully we’ll have a chance to get back and have success again next year with the young group, core group that we have,” O’Brien added.
Saratoga-Wilton Warriors Youth Tackle Team Advances to NYFL Super Bowl
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga-Wilton Warriors youth tackle football team has earned a spot in the NYFL Super Bowl this Sunday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. The game will be held at the Granville High School football field, located at 58 Quaker Street in Granville. In a competitive game on Saturday evening, the Warriors
secured a victory over the previously undefeated #1 seed Brunswick Bulldogs, with a final score of 13-6. This win propelled them into the Super Bowl, where they will face the Vermont Vipers. The Saratoga-Wilton Warriors are a part of the NYFL Football Association, a youth tackle football program serving
children in grades third/fourth and fifth/sixth. The Warriors’ roster comprises 18 dedicated third and fourth-grade players from the local Saratoga community. Warriors’ head coach Dustin Hoffman expressed his admiration for the team’s competitive spirit, saying, “What the Warriors lack in size, we make up for in heart and determination.” “Our motto all year has been ‘18 Warriors Strong,’ and we look forward to an unforgettable final game this Sunday in Granville,” said Hoffman in a press release. The coaching staff, including Assistant Coaches Matthew Cinquanti, Chris Venezia, and Shawn Lescault, have played a pivotal role in guiding the team’s progress, the release states. The Warriors extend an invitation to the community to join in supporting these young athletes as they compete for the championship title.
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Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
Saratoga’s Bonitatibus Excels On The Course, Discovers Passion For Golf
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by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Prior to October, Saratoga Springs senior Lira Bonitatibus had never played 18 holes of golf competitively. But many wouldn’t have been able to guess, after watching the Blue Streaks’ golfer earn a 14th-place finish at the 2023 Section 2 Girls Golf Championships. Bonitatibus was the Saratoga girls team’s top finisher at sectionals, capping off her first and only season of varsity golf in style. She had played from a young age in competitions and for fun, but said her experience this fall led her to discover a passion for the sport and goals of playing at the next level. On the first day of sectionals, Bonitatibus shot a 90, and followed that up with a 95 on the final day, earning a 14thplace finish out of 61 competitors. It was an impressive finish for the senior, especially considering nearly all of her prior competitive match experience
came this fall season with the Blue Streaks. “The day before the first day (of sectionals) was the very first time I played 18 holes all at one time,” Bonitatibus said, noting she played the Edison Club the day prior as preparation. “I told myself to just go out there and just do the best that I could,” she said of her mindset. “I mean, everybody’s going to have a bad shot or a bad day, a bad hole, whatever it is. All I can do is bring my best, and that’s what I did.” Lexie Bonitatibus, Lira’s mother, said her ability to stay mentally focused and balanced was one of the keys to her success all season. “I think that mental piece was really what got her all the way through to this high level of sectionals,” said Lexie Bonitatibus. Bonitatibus first began playing golf around age three, and had competed in PGA Jr. League scrambles and advanced to the sub-regionals four times in the Jr. League’s Drive, Chip, and Putt tournament. She has also competed in numerous other sports, including basketball and tennis, and is a black belt in tae kwon do. However, Lira’s first fulltime foray into competitive golfing wasn’t until this fall, when she returned to the Saratoga Springs district after completing her sophomore year at Laurel Springs School, an online school. She had also begun playing tennis at age five, and said choosing between the two this fall was “a back and forth decision.” However, at the end of her time enrolled in Laurel Springs, Bonitatibus realized she would
have enough credits to graduate early, and decided to take advantage of the opportunity. The 16-year-old would currently be in her junior year, but instead will join the Class of 2024 at their graduation ceremony in June. She said this was a factor in her decision to pursue golf this fall. “But I ultimately was like, ‘I’m going to be a senior, so I might as well just try it out,’” said Bonitatibus of her decision to join the golf team. Bonitatibus said graduating early will allow her to “see more of the world,” noting she traveled often during her year enrolled in Laurel Springs School. “I think what made me push skipping is the fact that I can see more of the world,” said Lira Bonitatibus. “(While in Laurel Springs School) I traveled a lot, and so I got to see different environments and how the people were there. It really just taught me a lot about the world.” After deciding to try out
said. “But I’m looking for colleges in the south, where it’s warmer. Like Florida, Texas, the Carolinas. I’d like to play DIII or DII golf.” Bonitatibus credited her teammates for an enjoyable season, saying, “We’ve had some really fun moments out on the course.” She also credited Cavotta for “constantly” giving and receiving feedback, and assisting with her college search. “She was going around the course constantly, getting feedback from us,” said Bonitatibus. “She wants to help us in our journeys after. She wants to know how she can help me post-graduation, for college and stuff, and where I want to play in the future. She’s really great.” And thanks to her experience this fall, Bonitatibus says she has found a new passion. “Golf, it just used to be a hobby,” Bonitatibus said. “I’d do it on weekends, play with my dad, and just be outside. But now, it’s a passion.”
Christopher Dailey Foundation Saratoga Turkey Trot Open For Sign-Ups SARATOGA SPRINGS — This Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, the Christopher Dailey Foundation will host their 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot. The Run/Walk will be held on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, starting at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds from the event will support the Christopher
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for the golf team, Bonitatibus said that Saratoga head coach Karen Cavotta made a strong impression on her. However, entering the start of the season, Bonitatibus admitted she didn’t necessarily have high expectations for herself. “I wasn’t expecting anything, honestly, because I didn’t play consistently,” she said. “I was just like, ‘I’m just going to go out and play.’” In addition to her finish at sectionals, Bonitatibus recorded low nine-hole scores of 43 and 44, and also said one highlight of the fall was shooting an eagle on the first hole at McGregor Links in a practice round. Now, Bonitatibus has hopes of golfing at the next level, saying she is hoping to join a Division II or III team in the South. Naturally, the process of applying to colleges is moving quickly for a student who will be graduating a year early. “It’s going really fast. I’m trying to keep up in writing everything,” Bonitatibus
Dailey Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga community since 2002. For instructions on how to register online, in person, or by mail, visit the Christopher Dailey Foundation website, www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com, or the link for this year’s Turkey Trot: www.
christopherdaileyfoundation. com/turkey-trot-2022-1. You can connect with the Foundation by calling (518) 879-8305 or by emailing christopherdaileyfoundation@gmail.com. Contributions can be made payable to the ‘Christopher Dailey Foundation.’ The Foundation’s non-profit tax ID number is 26-0000936.
Week of November 3 – November 9, 2023
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BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TURN 40 2023 Friday November 3th and Saturday November 4th TWO-DAY EVENT HAS INTERNATIOANAL FLAIR BUT MIDDLE-AGE PROBLEMS ARISE
by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY
This year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championship races will be held over two days – Friday November 3rd and Saturday November 4th at Arcadia, California’s Santa Anita Race Course in front of the backdrop of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. The Breeders’ Cup turns 40 this year and like many who reach that milestone it is time for self-reflection and existential purpose. This edition lacks the star power of other years and suffered defections from the entries taken earlier this week. It has also seen the ignominy of the marquee Classic being run earlier on Saturday’s card so as not to pre-empt a college football game on network television. This year’s edition feels stale compared to other years. It does however have a large contingent of foreign entries, including nine runners from Japan – a country that has recently emerged as a thoroughbred powerhouse. Japanese runners have excelled international races the past few years and it would be no surprise should they run well this year. The Breeders’ Cup series of races spans two days of racing at varying distances, surfaces and
categories. Its current configuration is 14 races for total purses of more than $30 million. The five races featuring two-yearolds will be run on Friday’s card with the remaining nine races for older horses run Saturday November 4th. The $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic has an expected post time of 6:40 PM on Saturday. The races will be televised live on USA Network and FanDuel TV (formerly TVG) with the Classic being shown on NBC between 3:30 and 7 PM Eastern Time. The Breeders’ Cup event was first run in 1984 and was created to be a televised season ending event much like the Super Bowl or World Series. Having initially eschewed television coverage for fear of giving away its product, racing found itself with a shrinking fan base and difficulty creating new fans. The traditional stakes races were televised but predicting who would run and how much interest there would be in any particular fall stakes race proved difficult and not conducive to television promotion. As a multi-race event the Breeders’ Cup was meant to assure the appearance of stars and fans. While it was originally meant to rotate among North American race tracks (and it did so in its early years) in recent years, due to a myriad of factors including weather and politics, it has alternated only between California and Kentucky. REFLECTING ON THE BREEDERS’ CUP AT 40 Over the forty-year history
of the Breeders’ Cup a number of things have changed, and the event may need rethinking. Initially meant to rotate among the country’s thoroughbred racetracks, in the most recent years the rotation has been largely among tracks in California and Kentucky. This has lessened the national celebratory feel of the series and done little to showcase the other race tracks around the country. Combined with the relatively recent expansion to a two-day format of 14 races the series feels diluted less impactful than originally envisioned. Like most entertainment and sporting events in modern society, the Breeders’ Cup has shifted from a fan-friendly racing day to an extremely expensive on-track experience catering mostly to the
well-healed or industry insiders. Ticket prices and the high rate of mutuel takeout on exotic wagers demonstrate that the focus has strayed from creating new fans and treating everyday fans to compelling races to an annual showcase for thoroughbred owners and breeders. Its original aim of providing racing with a marquee television event has become less critical over the years as televised racing is now everywhere. In the eyes of true racing fans, the existing everyday broadcasts do a far better job than the networks which try to appeal to a novice audience, often failing to either broaden the fan base or satisfy the knowledgeable. One need only look at the dizzying hodge-podge of networks covering the 14 races to confirm the Breeders’ Cup has
never really blossomed into a national television event. However, perhaps the most deleterious effect of the modern Breeders’ Cup series comes from the willingness of Eclipse Award voters to overweigh the importance of a Breeder’s Cup victory. Many of the Breeders’ Cup connections eschew other fall stakes races content in the knowledge that a Breeders’ Cup victory is all that is required to be declared a champion or warrant a breeding career. The net result is talented horses run less often. It is hard to make the case that that is good for the sport to have talented runners race fewer times. However, notwithstanding the infirmities that the Breeders’ Cup has as it reaches middle age, the annual flurry of first-class racing usually provides lasting memories for racing fans. Here is wishing the best luck and safety to the participants - equine and human – and for a rethinking of the event in the future.
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SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEWLY EXPANDED SPACE ON WEST AVENUE CAMPUS
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 26 to celebrate the grand opening of its newly expanded space on their West Avenue campus. The 23,000 square foot expansion includes a new gymnasium to accommodate expanded youth and childcare programs, an indoor adventure center, a 14,000-square foot wellness center, and three new studios for group exercise and evidence-based health initiative programs, according to a press release from the Saratoga YMCA. The space also includes an intergenerational lobby connecting the YMCA to the newly constructed Saratoga Senior Center, which is now located on the Y’s campus. The Saratoga Regional YMCA credited donors,
community members, volunteers, and YMCA members for their support in the project. Over $8 million was raised to help offset the cost, with $3 million coming from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, and $1 million being donated by the Robert and Lisa Moser Family Foundation, Inc., the release states. “Today represents a milestone in our organization’s history and a significant investment in our Saratoga Springs facility to better serve the growing needs of YMCA members and the community at large,” said Saratoga Regional YMCA CEO Scott Clark in the release. “The Saratoga Regional YMCA has been an integral part of the community for over 150 years, providing a wide range of programs and services to promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.”