SARATOGA SPRINGS — Recreation and athletic facilities throughout Saratoga Springs are about to receive upgrades totaling north of $1 million.
The City will be undergoing improvements at a variety of recreational spaces, including a new skate park at East Side Recreation Park, a new “destination” playground at Veterans Memorial Park, and a new playground and
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Even after 17 years, I’m still in a honeymoon period with Saratoga,” says Dan De Federicis. “It’s just a wonderful place to be in any stage of your life.”
The retired State Trooper relocated from his native Buffalo to Albany in 2001 after being elected president of the NYS Troopers
PBA. “Each successive year, I found myself coming to Saratoga Springs more and more. It was 4th of July holiday weekend in 2005 when I drove to Saratoga from Albany four times! That’s when I said, ‘That’s it. I’m moving to Saratoga Springs.’”
These days, De Federicis operates Saratoga Report – a local news aggregator website that collects and displays links to Saratoga-related stories.
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bathrooms at Waterfront Park on Saratoga Lake.
The East Side Rec Skate Park originally opened in 1989, making it the oldest municipal skate park in New York, according to the city. Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim said while the skate park has been well-utilized, it “needed those improvements.”
“The City had put this in their capital budget last year, so we wanted to move forward on it,” said Kim of the skatepark. “So that’s really exciting.”
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A pair of Revolution Along the Hudson River programs are scheduled to take place July 25 at Stillwater’s Riverfront Park and Aug. 1 at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville.
The summer speaker series, Revolution on the Hudson, is an event series created and presented by America’s Turning Point, that will engage the community and honor the rich history of the region.
The programs were announced during a recent meeting of the towns of Saratoga
and Stillwater 250th American Revolution Committee. During the meeting, the committee discussed recent accomplishments and future plans for commemorative events.
America’s Turning Point Pathways through History weekend, slated for Oct. 7-8, will take place at the Stillwater Blockhouse, Saratoga Battlefield, and Schuyler House, providing visitors with a unique glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of the American Revolution in the local area. This is part of the Town’s partnership with the Saratoga
County 250th Commission, America’s Turning Point, and the Saratoga National Historical Park.
The meeting also addressed the need to identify an appropriate location for the 2027 Battles Commemorations and a smaller event planned for 2024.
The next committee meeting is scheduled to take place Sept. 13. For more information about the upcoming events, contact the Towns of Saratoga and Stillwater 250th American Revolution Committee through Mackenzie Macey, Historian Town of Stillwater mmacey@stillwaterny.org.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Saratoga Springs History Museum will host a discussion of the many fascinating symbols found in historic Greenridge Cemetery, as well as early burial, mourning and funeral customs. This illustrated talk takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023, and is presented by Jacqueline Bunge, the History Museum’s Education Director.
Consecrated on June 8, 1844, Greenridge was influenced by the Rural Cemetery Movement
popular in the first half of the 19th century. Laid out in parklike fashion, paths and roadways meander through forested rolling hills, creating pleasant vistas. The idea was to create a place of beauty to help ease the pain of mourning.
Symbols such as weeping willows, inverted torches and broken columns tell unique stories when found on gravestones, mausoleums and other memorials. Notable grave markers to be discussed include: locomotive engineer Willoby
McMillan, pianist Obed Coleman, poet sisters Lucretia and Margaret Davidson, the Batcheller family and inventor Ransom Cook.
Also to be explored in the talk: Unique areas of the cemetery including the Mary L. Sackett Memorial Gates, the Civil War Memorial and “The Hiker” Spanish–American War Memorial.
The live program takes place in the parlor of the historic Canfield Casino. Admission is free for History Museum Members, and $10 for non-Members. Tickets and more details at www. saratogahistory.org/events.
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The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors on July 18 held their monthly meeting at the county complex in Ballston Spa.
The meeting began with an observed moment of silence in memory of longtime town of Saratoga Supervisor Tom Wood, who died on July 10. Ian Murray, previously deputy supervisor, was welcomed by the Board to complete Wood’s term as town supervisor.
Among the resolutions approved by the Board:
• The Board approved the acceptance of nearly $700,000 in grant funding from the State Department of Health to upgrade the county’s public health care
system over a five-year period.
The grant in the amount of $136,944 per year, is effective Dec. 1, 2022, through Nov. 30, 2027 and totals $684,720 in all, to “create a stronger, more resilient public health care system that is prepared to respond to future health care crises.”
The funding, according to the county Board resolution, is to be used in strengthening public health infrastructure, workforce and data systems.
With the acceptance of the state funding, the Board approved amending the 2023 Saratoga County Budget to allow the $136,944 increase this calendar year and to increase a variety of appropriations, including: Furniture and Furnishings
- $15,000; Office Equipment$5,000; Personal Computers$18,900; Building Components
- $8,000; Other Capital Expenses
- $31,169; Other Professional Services - $40,000; Misc. Dept. Expense - $5,500; Conference Fees $3,000; Software $9,850; Minor IT Equipment $525.
• The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors additionally approved the acceptance of $231,894 in grant funding from the state DOH to be used for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program activities for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. No further details were provided with the resolution.
• Cassandra M. Bagramian was appointed Commissioner of Elections for Saratoga County, in according with a Board resolution July 18. Bagramian’s appointment, at a salary of $91,800, takes effect Sept. 15 and concludes Dec. 31, 2024, fulfilling the remaining term
of William Fruci, who is retiring. The appointment of Bagramian, a Democrat, comes via recommendation of the Saratoga County Democratic Committee. Roger J. Schiera, a Republican, is the other Commissioner of Elections for Saratoga County.
MALTA — Michael F. Marko died July 12, 2023. Calling hours were held Monday, July 17 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A mass service was held Tuesday, July 18 at St. Clement’s Church followed by interment at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — Jose Antonio
(Tony) Valencia Benitez of Wilton died July 8. A celebration of life will be held Monday, July 24, 2023 from 1 to 3:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. following the celebration of life. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
1932. She was the daughter of the late Anna Petralia, the late Alan Standish, and was the sister of the late June (James) MacDonald.
Lorraine is survived by her loving children, daughter Toni (David) Holbrook, son, Carl (Mary) DeMarco, Jr. and son, William (Claudia) DeMarco.
Lorraine loved her grandchildren, Jesse (Ali) von Glück, Alyssa (Matt) Nye and Teva Glueck. Lorraine cherished her great-grandchildren, Max von Glück and Emmett Nye.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Rose Eckardt died July 14, 2023. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. A mass followed at 11 a.m. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
MECHANICVILLE — Jesse T. Ogle, 42 passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2023. Calling hours are 4-7 p.m., Friday, July 21, Burke funeral home, followed by a funeral home service. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com to read
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Lorraine Anna DeMarco, a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Lorraine, the beloved wife of the late Carl Anthony DeMarco, Sr. was born on September 4,
As a 30+ year employee and head teller at the Saratoga Adirondack Trust Company, she enjoyed working with all of her coworkers and serving those she met along the way.
Lorraine enjoyed family camping, having a musical family and holiday meals together.
Lorraine spent her last years at Embury Apartments, and finally,
The Home of The Good Shepherd on Church Street, with caring and dedicated staff.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, July 22 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-5845373). A funeral home service will take place immediately after at 12 noon.
Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
WILTON — Doris (Hammond)
Baldwin, 93, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023. Calling hours were 7/18/23 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial is 9:30 a.m., Friday, 7/21 at Saratoga National Cemetery. A celebration of life following, 1 p.m. at Princepessa Elena, Saratoga Springs. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Ellen Tarantino passed away on July 6, 2023 at Shaker Place in Albany. She was born on April 8, 1938 in Saranac Lake to her parents, the late Bertha Mae Duquette and George LaDue. She came to Saratoga Springs with her family and ultimately graduated from Saratoga Springs High School. She always said some of her best memories were being with her extensive group of friends, where she would hang out at The Victoria Pool and Saratoga State Park. Mary Ellen was a dark-haired beauty with an eye for fashion, who was always beautifully pressed and dressed. Upon graduating high school, she attended Grace Downs Airline School and while there in NYC, she was employed by Union Carbide Corp. for two years. She returned to Saratoga
Springs to take a bank teller job at the Adirondack Trust Company. She then married her beloved husband Joseph Tarantino, and they celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2010. When her children were grown, she became employed by Congressman Gerald Solomon for 20 years. Her hobbies included sewing adorable dresses for her young daughters and had an eye for art with ceramics, where she made heartfelt lighted Christmas Trees. She volunteered for many organizations, one of which was running lunchroom at St. Peter’s High School. She enjoyed walks through The Avenue of Pines and Congress Park. Her daily “go-to” was Saratoga Casino where she would meet friends for lunch and would smile wryly when she had a big win at the slot machines. She loved a night out at Morton’s Restaurant with family. She enjoyed horse racing and rooting for her favorite horses. Even up to her last day driving at 84 years old, on her nightly ritual she could be seen in her black Rav4 with the designated MET15 license plate going to buy scratch off lotteries at Stewarts and then riding by her loved ones’ houses on her way home to see if they were all tucked in for the night. She will be greatly missed by her family.
She and her husband traveled to many fun places including
Bermuda, Germany, Curacao Island, California, wintered in Flagler Beach, Florida and went on family vacations in Maine. Along with her parents, Mary Ellen was predeceased by her husband Joe Tarantino, Jr. and her brothers Albert (Bing) LaDue and Frank LaDue. She is survived by her loving daughters, Sue Jeffreys and Joanne Tarantino; her beloved grandchildren Andrew Jeffreys (Allie Cox), Mia Jeffreys (Lenny Valvano) and Aspen Witt (Jeff Ridha); her sons-in-law William Jeffreys and John Witt; and her brother Jimmy LaDue (Barbara), all who are from Saratoga Springs. She also leaves behind her brother John LaDue (Karen) from Florida; her sister-in-law Penny LaDue from Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were private.
Memorial donations may be made in her honor to thsaratoga. org online or by mail to: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, 683 NY-29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
Kenneth Rossen, 60, of Charlton, was charged July 5 with petit larceny.
Keenjole Suggs, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 5 with assault.
Brian Smith, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 5 with DWI and additional motor vehicle violations.
Benjamin Fedd, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 4 with robbery and obstructing governmental administration.
William Crain, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 4 with DWI, and driving without an inspection certificate.
David MacIsaac, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 3 with criminal trespass.
Cameron Folts, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 3 with DWI, and aggravated DWI.
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Saratoga Springs Police Department SIU arrested Riley J. Older and Travis L. Smith, both of Greenfield, during a search warrant execution following a lengthy investigation of drug trafficking in Saratoga County. The arrests, which occurred June 16, were announced by the Sheriff’s Office on July 7. The search warrant conducted in the town of Greenfield yielded in locating quantities of powder fentanyl, pressed fentanyl pills, crack/cocaine and an AR-15 assault rifle with (4) thirty round ammunition feeding devices, police said. Smith and Older are accused of distributing and possessing crack/cocaine, powdered fentanyl, pressed fentanyl pills and possessing an AR-15 assault rifle with 30 round capacity feeding devices.
Riley J. Older, 26, was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled
substance in the third-degree, one count of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, and five counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree.
Travis L. Smith, 23, was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, one count criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, one count of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, and five counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree. Both Older and Smith were arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter, according to the sheriff’s office.
On July 4, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol and New York State Park Police conducted a joint boating enforcement detail on several bodies of water within Saratoga County. During the course of the detail, over two dozen vessels were found to be in violation of one or
more navigation laws or local ordinances. While conducting safety inspections and advisements to the operators, four operators were found to be operating a vessel while impaired by alcohol. The NYS Park Police and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office observed and arrested four vessel operators for Boating While Intoxicated. The two people charged by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol are: Sara Santos, 23, of Halfmoon; Fernando Monteiro, 42, of North Attleboro, Massachusetts. The two people charged by New York State Park Police were not identified by name.
Matthew R. Merrill, 29, of Albany, pleaded to felony burglary, first charged November 2022 in Waterford. Sentencing Aug. 16.
Nathan A. Lynn, 29, of Middle Grove, was sentenced July 6
to 5 days incarceration and five years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, first charged in Saratoga Springs.
Timothy P. Murdick, Jr., 32, of West Sand Lake, was sentenced July 7 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged November 2022 in Clifton Park.
Nancy J. McCowan, 42, of Lexington, Kentucky, pleaded to felony DWI, charged April 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Aug. 25.
James B. Foster, 60, of Northumberland, pleaded to felony criminal contempt, charged May 2023 in Corinth. Sentencing Sept. 15.
William C. Maguire, 28, of Vorheesville, pleaded to attempted rape in the firstdegree, and attempted criminal act in the first-degree – both felonies, charged January 2023 in Providence. Sentencing Sept. 22.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS —
A 90-minute guided walking tour, designed to entertain and enlighten both visitors and residents alike, takes place Tuesday through Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m. – noon.
The tour will guide participants from the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center to Congress Park and will conclude with a complete tour of the Canfield Casino, and includes stories of the Spa City’s
gilded period of the 1800’s when it served as the playground of the rich and famous.
Cost is $20 per person. For reservations, call the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at: 518-587-3241.
The tours will run til October and run rain or shine. Tours begin on Broadway at the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, and ends with a visit inside the Canfield Casino.
LAKE GEORGE — Step back in time to celebrate Wiawaka Center for Women’s 120th year with the “History of Fashion Show.”
Re-enactors portraying Wiawaka founders Katrina Trask (1853-1922) and Mary Fuller (1862-1943) will welcome guests from 2 to 4 p.m. July 23 to celebrate the evolution of women’s fashions from the philanthropists’ era.
Spend the afternoon at the newly renovated Fort William Henry Carriage House, mingling with actresses portraying Trask, Fuller, iconic artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), intrepid journalist Nellie Bly (1864-1922), abolitionist Harriet Tubman
(1822-1913), education activist Emma Willard (1787-1870) and several of their peers — all dressed in the fashion of their time.
Victorian jewelry will be available for purchase, with 10 percent of proceeds benefiting Wiawaka. Wiawaka Center for Women is located at 3778 Route 9L.
Tickets — which are $65 and include a luncheon of light sandwiches, scones, sweets and iced tea, lemonade, and a special signature drink. Tickets are available at wiawaka.org or by calling 518-668-9690. For more information, contact Executive Director Doreen Kelly at wiawakadirector@gmail.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive 12 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 24 inside the hotel ballroom.
Schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code SARATOACASINO, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
At its July 15 meeting, the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee considered - but rejected - a motion to rescind its endorsement of Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino for re-election.
The committee instead voted to issue a Letter of Concern over actions that have “caused unnecessary ill will,” said city Democratic Committee chairperson Otis Maxwell. “These are real concerns, and we hope the Commissioner takes them to heart. We had a frank discussion and listened to the serious issues
our members had raised, then we took a vote. The result is an example of democracy at work, and I think our committee is stronger and more united after going through this debate.”
The Letter of Concern sent to Montagnino specifically cited “the aggressive way you have handled confrontations with members of Black Lives Matter in Saratoga Springs and with other members of the City Council,” in causing “unnecessary ill will” and running counter to SSDC’s mission of promoting “open and inclusive governance,” according to the Democratic Committee’s letter.
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WILTON — The Saratoga Springs Rotary Club held its annual installation dinner on June 26 at the Wishing Well, where outgoing president, Stephen Kyne presented awards to two members who this past fiscal year best represented the Rotary Motto of “Service Above Self.”
Marisa Flynn was recognized as the Rookie of the Year for her work in marketing the organization’s service activities including the annual Home Show. Board of Director’s member Mary Lou Wheeler was singled out as the Rotarian of the Year for her work as chair of the Home Show held at the City Center in March.
Nearly $60,000 raised by the event will be used to support local not-for-profit organizations and scholarships in the Saratoga Springs Community.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
There will be new parking rules in effect on public streets in proximity to Saratoga Springs High School this fall that are anticipated to affect neighborhood residents and student drivers alike.
Citing public safety hazards and disruptions caused by Saratoga Springs High School students parking vehicles on residential streets near the school, a group of affected residents took their grievances to the City Council this week.
The residents, led by speaker Melissa Thompson-Flynn, provided a presentation that they said illustrated issues created due to the number, and in some cases the manner, in which students park their vehicles on streets neighboring the school during the semester. The issues stated include: allowing little parking for residents or delivery vehicles, blocking residents’ access to their homes, difficulties for other vehicles to navigate, and insufficient clearance for emergency vehicles.
Thirty-five signatures from 21 households were presented to the council on behalf of signees
Streets affected by new time-limit parking rules.
supporting the implementation of two-hour parking restrictions on five streets. The presentation, a Public Hearing and council discussion and eventual vote were held at City Hall July 18. Ultimately, the City Council, by a unanimous 5-0 vote, approved an ordinance to implement the “Time Limit Parking”
on Willow Lane and Ash, Hyde, Birch, and Joseph streets.
While students may continue to park on the streets come fall, they must now move their vehicles every two hours.
The council said it anticipates - with no further actionthat this will likely create similar problematic scenarios on other
neighboring streets as students will seek a place to park their vehicles a few blocks further from the school. As such, they noted they were approving the ordinance with the acknowledgement that “this now puts pressure on us” as a council, as well as the school and potentially other stakeholders, to find a long-term solution.
continued from front page... into the company, called other franchisees around the country and learned they’re really good to work with,” says De Federicis. “I saw it as an opportunity, and that it was Matt McCabe who had previously owned it, only added to it. I feel honored to follow in his footsteps.”
“It’s funny, for my website, Saratoga Report, I do all these searches every morninganything to do with Saratogaand I came across this sale offer,” he says. “I made some calls.”
The calls led him to Charlie McCabe, handler of the estate of his dad Matt McCabe – a much loved Saratoga Springs businessman, musician and a former city commissioner. Notably, Matt McCabe operated Saratoga Guitar for more than a quarter-century until his untimely passing in January 2021 due to complications of COVID-19.
In October 2020, McCabe had purchased a franchise in Discovery Map of Saratoga. The Discovery Map International brand was founded in 1981 and features hand-drawn maps of more than 130 largely tourism destinations with more than 90 franchisees.
The maps, which are free, provide travelers a resource to find local lodging, dining, shopping, services and fun things to do in their focused locations. Overall, more than 16 million maps are printed annually, according to the company.
Focus areas range from Santa Monica, California to the Berkshires and Hyannis in Massachusetts. Eight municipalities are showcased by Discovery Map in New York State alone – East Hampton, South Hampton, Lake George, Lake Placid and Saratoga Springs, among them.
“As much as we rely on our smartphones, people still prefer printed-out maps,” McCabe said at the time of his franchise purchase. “The maps are truly like works of art and reveal the character of an area... and there is a lot of that in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding areas.”
“I did my due diligence, looked
Paper maps have made a resurgence in recent years, with maps and atlases selling 1.8 million units last year, up 20% over 2021, according to the NPD Group, an international agency that measures business data and analytics.
The Discovery Map of Saratoga covers all of Saratoga County. It is colorful, two-sided, measures about 18 inches by 14 inches and is bordered by thumbsized adverts. It folds neatly into quarters and depicts a large segment of Saratoga County on one side, and a close-up of downtown Saratoga Springs on the other.
De Federicis found a business opportunity as well as something close to his heart.
“There is so much going on in Saratoga, there is a lot of opportunity to grow this. I not only wanted to work in Saratoga, but I wanted my work to be about Saratoga,” he says. “What I’m doing now, I love doing. It doesn’t even seem like work to me.”
The franchise term is for 10 years, and the maps are updated and printed annually. De Federicis said his plan is to secure advert sales from those who want their establishments depicted on the map for next year’s edition through this calendar year and go to print on the 2024 issue in January. Interested parties can contact Dan De Federicis at: dand@discoverymap.com.
“The support (from Discovery Map) is incredible. For instance, let’s say I sign up a new restaurant. Well then, their staff adds the building to the map. And
they’re not just going to draw a dot or a square, the building will look like the building it’s representing.”
The maps are folded to a convenient 8.5-inch by 11-inch size and available free of charge up and down Broadway and allaround town, as well as across the county in local stores, restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions, among other places.
While the maps will be updated annually, one characteristic will be preserved, De Federicis says.
“On the map itself there is a caricature of Matt McCabe with his guitar. As soon as I saw that, I told Charlie that his father’s caricature will stay on there for as long as I own this map.”
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SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy will be seeking an area variance from the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals this week that would permit the demolition of a ranch style home and the subsequent construction of a new home upon property he purchased in Saratoga Springs earlier this year.
The Fifth Avenue property was purchased in March by Portnoy’s company, Smokeshowcity LLC of Miami Florida, for $1.4 million,
and sites an approximate 1,500 square-foot ranch style home. The property is bounded by the Oklahoma Training Track on the lot’s south side.
Plans call for demolition of the existing home and construction of a new residence.
Recent plans submitted to the city by Balzar & Tuck Architecture depict a dining room, living room and kitchen downstairs, a pool and patio area in the backyard, and three bedrooms and baths upstairs. A fourth bedroom and bath, as well as a fitness room is indicated in the basement, according to plans the
architects submitted to the city.
The ZBA meeting takes place 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 24 at Saratoga Springs City Hall.
The Fifth Avenue property would need only the approval of the ZBA to move forward.
Another project on that night’s ZBA agenda - 12 Ballston Avenue Chipotle Area Variance –would require eventual approval from all three city Land Use Boards – the Planning Board and Design Review Commission are the others – before plans for a new restaurant may move forward, according to the city’s building department.
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An incident last November that involved an alleged altercation between three men and an off-duty Rutland County sheriff’s deputy took place in the Caroline Street-Broadway area, with a subsequent police response that resulted in about 20 bullets fired overall in the pre-dawn hours.
The three men - Alexander Colon, 28, Darius A. Wright, 29, and Christopher (AKA Christian) E. Castillo, 28 were each subsequently charged with one count attempted assault in the third-degree, a misdemeanor, in connection with the incident. According to the prosecutor’s filings, the charge specifies each of the defendants “attempted to cause an injury to a person by repeatedly punching him.” Each of the men pleaded not guilty.
The off-duty deputy, Vito Caselnova of Glens Falls is facing eight charges, including attempted murder.
This week, in an update first reported by NewsChannel 13, Caselnova’s attorneys want his alleged victims charged with gang assault, alleging that Colon was the initial aggressor.
A new court filing by Caselnova’s attorneys alleges that prosecutors didn’t let grand jurors know they could also charge Colon and two others with attempted
murder and gang assault, according to the news report, and comes a supplement to a defense motion that had asked the court to dismiss the indictment against Caselnova, accusing the district attorney of prosecutorial bias.
Arrests have yet to be made in connection with a July 8 bomb threat that saw the evacuation of Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the cancellation of an appearance by show headliner Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Several area law enforcement agencies responded to the bomb threat. The threat was ultimately deemed a hoax.
In a statement made July 9, authorities said the incident was under investigation, and that “this case will be investigated as Making a Terroristic Threat, a Class D Felony.”
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LLC sold property at 27 Paddock Place to Meaghan Sanderson for $730,967
Michaels and Laraway Holdings LLC sold property at 3 Summerhill Dr to Asa Decker for $478,775
Ruijie Xia sold property at 22 Cypress St to Phang Kim Hoang for $483,000
William Gohl sold property at 302 Round Lake Rd to Asa Decker for $434,000
Corinth Apts LLC sold property at 131 Lemont Ave to Edward Kiewra for $360,000
Jacquelyn Fedigan sold property at 636 Co Rt 25 to Megan Graham for $307,272
Matthew Coulter sold property at 168 Heath Rd to levi Custred for $340,000
Christopher Buskey sold property at 6017 West Middleline Rd to Camp Ellwin LLC for $330,000
Peter Scheeren sold property at 6024 Sunnyside Rd to Tyler Fedigan for $350,000
Kaydeross Construction Co. sold property at 140 Medbury Rd to August Rosa for $684,000
Peter Shcherbatov sold property at 156 North Greenfield Rd to Tim Luce for $340,000
William Fisher sold property at 41 Wilton Rd to Cody Lough for $190,000
Christopher Clark sold property at 217 Van Aernem Rd to Chelsea Battistelli for $393,800
Warren Depace sold property at 310 Plains Rd to Herman Exterior Doors for $765,000
Adarsh Sukumaran sold property at 24 Vettura Court to RAC Closing Services for $470,000
Barbara Warn sold property at 36 Larkspur Dr. to James Denning for $374,000
John Bolognino sold property at 64 Admirals Way to Jane Chasin for $605,000
Daniel Gonzalez sold property at 81 Ordelia Lane to Austin Celii for $405,000
Evgeny Oliker sold property at 9 Eagles Way to Matthew Johnson for $350,000
Shannon Phillips sold property at 253 Evans St to Peyton Cornell for $269,000
Rosemarie Dominick sold property at 38 Oak St to Tradewind Holdings LLC for $336,000
Alexander Kutikov sold property at 14 Thomas St to Loan DeLorenzo for $900,000
Steven Guditus sold property at 289 Lake Ave to William Hayes for $700,000.
Regatta View LLC sold property at 2 Dartmouth Way to Chad Messier for $616,238
Homeland Properties LLC sold property at 48 Crescent St to David Tarella for $900,938
Michael Messier sold property at 71 Waterview to Edward Slwiowski for $1,100,000
Austen Property Management LLC sold property at 660 Rt 9 to Newtro Hospitality LLC for $603,940.
by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
MILTON — A new restaurant and bar has opened its doors in Milton, with the Milton Tavern launching a soft opening on Wednesday.
The Milton Tavern is located at 430 Geyser Rd. The building, which is the former home of Jay’s
Bar and Grill, was taken over by current owners Micah Henzel and Joseph Muia III in March.
Henzel formerly worked as a sous chef at Nanola in Malta and Henry’s Tavern in Ballston Spa, while Muia III spent a decade working at Dozer’s Bar and Grill in Milton. Now, the two are combining their experience into a new venture.
“So I’ve got the restaurant experience, Joey’s got the frontof-house experience,” said Henzel.
It is the first venture as owners for the pair, who “gutted” the restaurant during renovations, Henzel said.
Henzel, who also owns MJG Construction Group, said the bar has new tables and chairs, and a newly renovated kitchen, patio, and bathrooms.
“The only thing that stayed is the original bar,” Henzel said.
The renovations moved quickly, with Henzel saying they initially entered the space in March.
“I was here 12 hours a day for pretty much three months,” Henzel said.
Henzel said the Milton Tavern will offer 14 beers on tap, as well as selections of wine and bourbon. Their food offerings include a variety of New England bar pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and wings. The tavern also serves nachos, chips and dip, salads, soup, and a variety of entrees, including grilled hanger steak and grilled marinated chicken breast according to their menu.
Henzel added that the bar will be “neighborhood-friendly,” also offering a kids’ menu.
“We’ve got prosecco on tap, so we think that’s going to be a big seller,” said Henzel. “We’re going to have a claw machine for the kids, and dartboards. It’s going to be a nice neighborhood place.”
The Milton Tavern will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
Sundays and Mondays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Henzel also said they will consider adding a brunch option “when football season starts” in the fall.
Henzel, who is an area native
and also said he worked at restaurants such as Longfellows and Olde Bryan Inn while growing up, said it is meaningful to establish a business in the community.
“It’s great.” Henzel said. “I love Saratoga. It’s my favorite town in America.”
BALLSTON SPA — After 15 years in Ballston Spa, Russell’s Deli has been listed for sale.
Operated by Russell and Judy Shapiro, the deli initially opened at 303 Milton Ave in 2008, according to their website. Russell Shapiro said that while the business has been very successful, the couple is looking to “slow down.”
“It’s just time,” said Shapiro. “I’m not going to fully retire, but I want to slow down.”
He emphasized that although they are selling the property, Russell’s Deli will remain open until it is sold.
“We are not closing,” Shapiro said. “This is not shutting down. We are open. When we sell it, we sell it.”
The current location is the fourth Russell’s Deli, with Shapiro saying two locations were formerly operated in Pleasantville, and another in White Plains. The couple eventually moved with their three children, leading to the Ballston Spa location.
The deli is listed for $599,999, Shapiro said. He noted it is “a great location,” on Milton Ave at the edge of downtown Ballston Spa.
“We sit 20 feet from the
street, and it’s the main thoroughfare in and out of Ballston Spa,” said Shapiro. “It’s a great location for somebody to continue with our deli or whatever they see fit to do.”
Shapiro said the past 15 years have been “very busy,” with the couple noting that they have made many friends in the community through the deli.
“We’ve made lots of friends and relationships,” Shapiro said. “We’ve seen other people and their kids grow up that were coming in here in their strollers and car seats, and now they’re married. … It’s pretty cool. We’ve made a lot of relationships.”
“A lot of people are pretty sad that we’re selling the place, but again, we keep telling them, ‘We’ll be here until we sell it,’” he added.
“Our customers have become our friends. They’re not just customers,” added Judy Shapiro. “I think we are unique in that way. You don’t just walk in here to get a sandwich. You have a conversation, and we actually genuinely care about our customers. And they care about us. It goes both ways. It’s been a wonderful relationship.”
Those interested in inquiring about purchasing the deli can contact the deli at russellsdeli1@ gmail.com, said Shapiro.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation held its twenty-third annual community service awards dinner on June 7, awarding scholarships totaling $85,000 to fifteen local graduating seniors. Awards ranged from $2,500 to the $20,000 Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs Presidential Scholarship.
Attendees enjoyed a dinner from Skidmore College’s dining services team and had the opportunity to participate in a silent auction with items donated by numerous local businesses and organizations including Northshire Bookstore, iRun Local, Holiday
Inn, Allerdice/Ace Hardware, Caffé Lena, Stewart’s, Yoga Mandali, Mountainman Outdoor Supply, Ben & Jerry’s, Saratoga Candy Co, Skidmore College and Foundation Board Members.
Students’ academic performance, extracurricular and work activities, community service, and financial need are all considered when reviewing applications. The 2023 scholarship recipients are:
• Florence Anderson Memorial Scholarship ($3,000): Justin Duscher, Saratoga Central Catholic High School, with plans to attend Vermont State University.
•Scott Krulcik Memorial Scholarship ($2,500): Gregory
McCauley, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend Clarkson University.
•William C. Young Scholarship ($3,000): Sara Wenke, Saratoga Central Catholic High School, with plans to attend the University of Hartford.
•Don Lee Scholarship ($2,500): Hailey Kopraski, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend the University of Rhode Island.
•Pierce Scholarship ($4,000): Claire Tearno, Saratoga Central Catholic High School, with plans to attend the College of the Atlantic.
•Endowed Scholarship in honor of Edward A. Lenz
($5,500): Ella McGrath, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend St. Lawrence University.
•Cudney Endowed Scholarship in honor of James and Carryl Cudney ($5,000): Samantha Maurer, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend Siena College.
•The Endowed Newman “Pete” Wait Sr. Memorial Scholarship ($5,500): Ryan McPhee, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend the University of Vermont.
•The Endowed Scholarship in honor of Charles V. Wait, Sr. ($5,500): Luke Brynczka, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend SUNY Oneonta.
•The Joseph and Anne Palamountain Memorial Scholarship ($5,000): Catherine Kelly, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend the University of Virginia.
•Jane A. Wait Endowed Scholarship by Adirondack Trust ($5,500): Braden Allan, Saratoga Springs High School and SUNY Adirondack, with plans to attend SUNY Oswego.
•Gerow McLuckie Memorial Scholarship ($5,000): Ava Ginley, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend the University of Vermont.
•Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Scholarship ($6,500): Brooke Devizzio, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend Western New England University.
• The Philly Dake Memorial Endowed Scholarship ($6,500): Eliana Sage, Saratoga Springs High School, with plans to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
• Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs Presidential Scholarship ($5,000 over four years, total of $20,000): Haleliya Wilson, Saratoga Springs High School and BOCES, with plans to attend the Culinary Institute of America.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Six scholarships totaling $30,000 were presented to six graduating Saratoga Springs High School students by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club at a luncheon on June 29 at Mama Mia’s Restaurant.
Victor Santabar was awarded the $5,000 Continuing Technical Education Scholarship; Isabelle Savage received the $2,500 Leos Scholarship; Ciara Meyer was awarded a $2,500 academic scholarship; Catherine Kelly
was awarded a $5,000 academic scholarship; Gregory McCauley received the $10,000 Jack Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship; Kristen Eyer was awarded a $5,000 academic scholarship. Visit saratogaspringslions.com
WASHINGTON, DC —
Schuylerville High School rising senior Eleanor Hughes spent a week in Washington, D.C. this summer, learning from political activists and participating in lectures, debates, and seminars as part of the American Civil Liberties Union’s annual Summer Advocacy Institute.
Hughes is involved with the Mock Trial team at Schuylerville, and said she discovered the Summer Advocacy Institute after searching for a legal advocacy program to participate in over the summer.
“I actually read other interviews of candidates who had gone through the program, and it just seemed like an experience that would be very valuable to me, and also different from anything I’ve done before,” said Hughes.
Hughes filled out an application, including several short answer essay questions and a letter of recommendation, which she received from Schuylerville teacher David Conneally, who is an advisor for the school’s Mock Trial team.
Then, along with roughly 200 other students, Hughes spent the week of June 30 to July 6 at the Summer Advocacy Institute, staying in a hotel in Washington. Students were separated into homerooms, and participated in a variety of electives and seminars.
“For instance, I went to an elective on knowing your rights in dealing with protests, and attending a protest, what you can do to make sure that you’re safe and that your friends are safe,” Hughes said. “Some of them were more of a lecture format, as in you could
sit and take notes. Some of them were more interactive. You would sit in a circle and discuss a topic back and forth.”
The students also attended a rally for transgender rights at the U.S. Capitol on July 5, which Hughes said was “very powerful.”
“‘Not in our name and not on our watch,’ was the thing that we chanted, and I felt that was very powerful,” said Hughes.
Hughes, who will begin her senior year at Schuylerville in the fall, said she is specifically interested in climate justice, and noted the Summer Advocacy Institute offered a chance to connect with others who feel the same.
“Ensuring that the societal differences that are exacerbated by climate change are fixed,” Hughes explained. “It’s kind of a niche subject when I talk to other people in advocacy. So it was really exciting to go to this program, and I immediately met other people who are interested in
climate justice.”
Hughes said that the experience was ultimately “incredibly valuable,” and said she has remained in touch with several friends she made during the experience.
“I think that one of the things I took away is that if you go into something expecting to learn something, you will learn something,” said Hughes. “I think just coming at it from a perspective of being willing to learn and listen was the biggest takeaway.”
She also said it was valuable to be exposed to a variety of experiences and perspectives, with her fellow attendees hailing from across the United States.
“I would say that going to the Institute felt somewhat like a college experience, in that I was interacting with people from all over the country,” Hughes said. “They all had different perspectives from me, and they all were coming from a place where they were ready to learn and listen, and so was I.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Saratoga Springs City School District has announced the appointment of Robert Yusko as the next Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yusko will assume the position on Sept. 5, according to a press release. Yusko has served as Assistant Superintendent for Business at the Glens Falls City School District since 2015, the release states, and previously served as a school business executive in the Hudson City School District and as district treasurer in the CairoDurham Central School District.
Yusko has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University at Albany, a master’s degree in public and education administration from Pace University, and is certified as a school business leader in New York State, the release states.
Tim Hilker, SSCSD’s previous Assistant Superintendent for Business, is departing to accept a role as Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services at WSWHE BOCES. In the release, district superintendent Dr. Michael Patton thanked Hilker, and said he is excited to welcome Yusko to the district.
“It has been a pleasure working with Tim Hilker, and I truly
appreciate the outstanding leadership he has provided to our district. Tim is well respected for his financial expertise and will do a wonderful job supporting all 31 school districts across our region in his new role at BOCES. We are very thankful for everything Tim has done for us here in Saratoga Springs for the past eight years,” said Patton in the release. “We are excited to welcome Bobby Yusko as our next Assistant Superintendent for Business in September. Bobby has a strong financial leadership background and is eager to work with our Board of Education, faculty, staff and the community in helping meet the needs of all students and maintaining the financial health of our district.”
It’s hard to deny that mid-summer at the farmers’ market is where locally grown fruits and vegetables are most impressive. Ripe produce overflows from market tables; squash, cucumbers, lettuces, tomatoes. Selecting from the season’s bounty turns the chore of shopping into a thrill.
After you’ve made it through the market, hands aching and shoulders sore from carrying heavy shopping bags, you may wonder, “What am I going to do with all this food?”
Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutrition Educator and Certified Master Food Preserver Diane Whitten encourages you to embrace summer’s abundance and prevent food waste by preserving fruit and vegetables.
“I want people to know that preserving is relatively easy. And for people currently canning and freezing, there are things you can do to enhance and preserve quality,” Whitten explains.
Whitten will host three workshops at the farmers’ market on Wednesdays this summer, focusing on food preservation techniques. On Wed, July 26, Diane will present on Freezing Fruits & Vegetables: Hacks to Ensure Quality. On August 30, the topic will be Dehydrating Fruits & Vegetables: Equipment, Tips, Tricks. On September 20, Whitten will teach Fermenting Vegetables: Let Nature Do the Work.
Whitten will share information on a food preservation method at each workshop from 3-6 pm, with 15-30 minute presentations at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. This workshop series is free and open to the public.
Whitten has taught food preservation techniques for Cornell Cooperative Extension for 20 years and has had a regular presence at the Saratoga Farmers’
Market, sampling seasonal foods, sharing recipes, and offering nutrition information. She provides a wealth of knowledge, encouraging those interested in preserving food to use research-based recipes.
“A lot of online recipes are unsafe and can result in food poisoning, so I often refer people to recipes by the National Center for Home Food Preservation,” Whitten says.
In addition to three workshops at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, Whitten will host in-person classes at Cornell Cooperative Extension’s offices in Ballston Spa. On August 16, Whitten will teach about canning tomatoes and making salsa, and on September 19, Whitten will teach a class on fermentation. For more information on these classes, visit Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County’s website.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.
YIELDS: 8, ½ cup servings
Nutrition per serving: 44 calories, 0 g fat, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 2 g fiber, 66 mg sodium
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 1 quart beets*, roasted, microwaved or steamed
(see below)
• 1 small red onion*
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar* or red-wine vinegar
• 1 cup water
Cut cooked beets in ¼ inch slices. Cut onion in half, then slice thinly. Layer beets and onion in a glass dish, bowl, or jar. Put remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over beets and onions, cover beets completely adding extra water if necessary. After they have cooled completely, cover and refrigerate for 3-7 days before serving. Will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.
*This recipe should not be canned, as it is not acidified enough to prevent botulism food poisoning.
TO ROAST BEETS, wrap in aluminum foil and cook in a slowcooker for 3-4 hours or in a 400 degree oven for 40 minutes. Peel after cooling.
TO MICROWAVE BEETS, slice ¼ inch thick, place in a microwave-safe dish, add ½ inch water, cook on high for 2 minutes per cup of beets. Time varies depending on wattage of microwave.
TO STEAM BEETS, peel the skins with a vegetable peeler, and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place in steamer basket over water, turn heat to high and cook for 10-15 minutes.
The horse racing season in Saratoga Springs is on. Many people come to not only be part of the atmosphere of our country’s oldest track, but to also admire the beauty of the racing horses. The horses are amazing to watch, they are truly spectacular animals. I always catch my breath at the majestic beauty of the horses that come to Saratoga Springs to race. My wife and I remember the first time we came to Saratoga Springs, NY. We were both part of a corporate relocation to the area and looking for where to settle down with our two very young children. Walking through downtown and driving throughout the city, the energy of our incredible area hit us as we held each other’s hands. We knew immediately this was where we wanted to live and raise our family.
Over the years, as our family and friends have visited us from various parts of the country, we have always felt a sense of pride in sharing with them all that our community has to offer. Summer in Saratoga Springs is a beautiful time for entertaining. This time of year calls for delicious foods, amazing drinks, and wonderful company. Refreshing summer cocktails are the perfect way to stay cool. Fruit cocktails are an ideal way to enjoy a summery drink. We are also planning to entertain our guests. However, before you can entertain your guests with a refreshing pineapple margarita or a strawberry mint Moscow mule, you’ll need the right tools to make them. Be prepared this summer by checking out these must have tools to make the perfect summer cocktail!
An essential tool to use to make a Mojito is a “muddler.” The muddler is basically a stick you use to smash ingredients into a bottom of a glass. It is used like a
• 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• Lime wedge, for muddling
• 2 oz.gold rum
• 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
• 8 to 10 dashes Angostura or your favorite aromatic bitters
1. In a tall glass, combine the mint, simple syrup, and the lime wedge.
2. Use a bar spoon or muddler to gently bruise the mint leaves without pulverizing them.
3. Add the rum and lime juice and stir.
4. Fill the glass with crushed ice, then stir until the glass is frosty cold.
5. Top off the drink with more crushed ice.
6. Shake the bitters over the top until it forms a nice layer of color.
7. Add a fresh bouquet of mint on top and enjoy with a straw.
Recipe courtesy of Classic Cocktails Done Well, by Faith Hingey at oprahdaily.com
pestle to mash or muddle fruits, herbs, and spices. The classic muddler is a rod with a slight flare on one end and a flat surface or teeth on the other side. Both the flat surface and the teeth surface are appropriate for “muddling.”
The purpose to “muddle” is to release fresh flavors to the liquid that will enhance your drink. Bartenders use a muddler to crush
ingredients such as lemons, limes, and mint against the glass before pouring ice in. The muddler can also be used to stir a drink. Cocktails are fun to make, especially when it comes to the SHAKE. Cocktail shakers are crucial in crafting your summer cocktails as all ingredients need to be muddled, poured and mixed with ice inside.
Served at the Saratoga Senior Center
THURSDAY
7/27
Oven Fried Chicken w/Gravy
• Mashed Potatoes
• Broccoli
• WW Dinner Roll
• Peaches
Chicken w/ Lemon Sauce
• Egg Noodles
California Blend
Vegetables
• WW Dinner Roll Applesauce
Mushroom & Onion
Smothered Beef
Patty w/ Gravy
• Mashed Potatoes
• Peas & Carrots
Mandarin Oranges
Chicken Salad
Sandwich on Roll
• Coleslaw
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
• LS Potato Chips
• Frosted Cake
Another important tool is the bar spoon. With its tall handle, a bar spoon is specifically designed to stir and mix various drinks by fitting all types of cocktail glasses. Its spiral handle works well when layering drinks and makes for a classy look.
The presentation of your drink is just as important as the quality of its flavor. Pouring your summer cocktail into a stunning glass and adding the appropriate garnishes will make for a picture-perfect cocktail you can enjoy poolside.
To make any cocktail worth the sip, you have to measure your concoction to correctly bring about the right flavors. Mixology is about precision, and you’ll want to serve your guests cocktails with the proper ratios. This is where the jigger comes in— a double-sided measuring tool that measures your favorite spirits to add to your favorite cocktails.
Whether you’re looking to make a quick cocktail for one or a big pitcher of frozen drinks to share, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are a perfect addition to any lazy weekend afternoon. There are plenty of options for every taste, depending on what you’re looking for, from sweet, fruity drinks ideal for cooling off after a hot day. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place for the accoutrements’ you need for entertaining and having those delicious summer cocktails! Sit back and relax with something refreshing as you entertain this summer. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Sweet & Sour Pork
• White Rice
Asian Blend Vegetables
• Pears
Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 9 – 10 a.m. Join our interns for a walk at the Orra Phelps Preserve and share the respect and love for nature that made Dr. Orra Phelps the wonderful naturalist she was. Learn about her amazing life and see the beauty of the Orra Phelps Preserve in the summer. Registration is suggested. To sign-up, call 518-450-0321, email: info@wiltonpreserve.org or visit wiltonpreserve.org.
Beekman Street Arts District, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. Galleries and shops open with refreshments, visiting artists, craft demonstrations, live music, and ice cream! (Weather permitting/rain will cancel). Next market, August 4.
National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
9 – 11 a.m. | Free admission from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. thanks to the sponsorship from Tracy Egan and Fortune Realty Group. There will be complimentary coffee and doughnuts courtesy of Stewart’s Shops and water courtesy of Saratoga Water. The morning program will feature a book reading and signing by Maddy Zanetti, author of “Upset, the Original Dark Horse,” as well as an appearance by Upset, the miniature horse. There will also be a handicapping seminar by Tom Amello of Trackfacts and Maria Billis of Young Living will be on hand with her clean lifestyle and healthy home premium products. Free to attend, books and products are available for purchase.
Music in the Park ��
Middle Grove Town Park, 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove 3 – 7 p.m. | Presented by the Town of Greenfield Historical Society.
Five Bands: Elizabeth Conant; Bonnie Greco; New American Cuisine; Out of Reach; Saratoga Springs High School Fiddle Club. Bring along your family, friends, and folding chairs and enjoy the talented musicians who have donated their time to benefit our Historical Society. This is a FREE event. Donations are greatly appreciated as they help us “Keep Greenfield’s History Alive for Our Future Generations!”
Food and drink will be available for purchase, provided by the Middle Grove United Methodist Church. Questions? Call Patti at 518-428-9343.
SUNDAY, JULY 23
“Spa Complex” Summer
Sunday Stroll ��
Meets outside the Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.
Linda Harvey will lead a tour of the Spa Complex in the Saratoga Spa State Park, a National Historic Landmark. Between 19321936, multiple buildings were constructed - the Hall of Springs, Simon Baruch Administration and Research Center, the Roosevelt Bath Houses, Victoria Pool, the Gideon Putnam Hotel, and a bottling plant. The construction also included a comprehensive landscape plan. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls or upcoming events, please visit www. saratogapreservation.org, call 518587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.
Annual 4-H Market Auction
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa Noon | This year there are 9 youth selling lambs, turkeys, and chickens
in the auction. Community members and local businesses are invited to come bid at the auction. The bidders are invited for a preview of the sale and registration at 11:30 a.m. The Market Auction will begin at Noon. Early bidder registration is available now. Contact Rylie Lear McLenithan, 4-H Animal Science Educator, at 518-885-8995 or rjl287@cornell. edu to register or with questions. Saratoga County 4-H is excited to offer this new program in the animal science department.
War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series will take place Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August. Each concert will be approximately 90 minutes. Rain Location: Inside the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This week’s performer - Skippy and the PistonsHometown band offering music for everyone. Sponsored by Kayak Shak and DZ Restaurants.
Saratoga Casino Hotel Ballroom, 342 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs Noon – 6 p.m. | Schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org and enter sponsor code SARATOACASINO, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Thanks to Discovery, all who come to give blood in July will receive a Shark Week T-shirt.
Grand, Gilded & Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll ��
297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – Noon | Saratoga
Springs was a playground of the rich and famous during the 1800s. This summer, visitors and residents alike can experience stories of the Spa City in the Gilded Age on a newly updated 90-minute guided walking tour presented by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Led by experienced, knowledgeable guides, this tour takes participants from the historic Visitor Center through Congress Park and concludes with a full tour of the elegant 19th-century Canfield Casino. Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon, $20. Tours run rain or shine. For reservations, please call 518-587-3241.
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs
2 p.m. | Whatever type of loss you have suffered, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. The purpose of this group is to provide friendship, understanding, and hope. For more information, call 518-584-1621.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Come out for a family night of fun at the library. Bring a blanket or chairs, have a picnic on the Back Lawn, play some games and enjoy the show. Muddaddy Flats Food Truck. Purchase dinner from this mobile quesadillary. Lawn Games: play oversized games before the show. The Storycrafters - 6:30 pm: Take a trip around the world with this dynamic duo as they share stories and songs in their interactive musical program All Together Now. All ages welcome. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org.
America’s Turning Point
Presents: Revolution on the Hudson �� Stillwater Riverfront Park, 1940 US Route 4 Stillwater 6 – 8 p.m. | Revolution on the Hudson is a summer speaker series aimed at inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful
public parks along the Hudson River while learning about our revolutionary past. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds. 18th century living historians will answer questions and provide demonstrations before the program begins at 7 p.m. 18th Century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs. There will be cannon firing as part of this demonstration.
Speaker: David Pitlyk, Revisiting the Battle of Bennington
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
Freezing Fruits & Vegetables: Hacks to Ensure
Saratoga Farmers Market, High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs 3 – 6 p.m. | Freezing is one of the easiest and least time-consuming methods of food preservation. Most foods retain their natural color, flavor, and texture better than when other methods of food preservation are used. Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutrition Educator and Certified Master Food Preserver, will share information on freezing fruits and vegetables and hacks to ensure quality, with 15–30-minute presentations at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 p.m. Get more information by calling Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995.
Galway Photography Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m.
Award-winning photographers
Scott Stoner and Denise HackertStoner presenting: Picturing Nature: A Practical Guide to Nature Photography. This workshop, suitable for all levels of photographers with a variety of equipment, covers subjects including light, composition, and focus, and how they apply to close-ups, landscapes, and wildlife photography. Please register for this event by calling the library at (518) 882-6285. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com
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Malta Community Center, Front Lawn, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta
6 – 8 p.m. | Featuring: Annie & the Hedonists. A band with a great lead singer and tight harmonies, covering an eclectic mix of acoustic blues, vintage jazz and swing, and folk roots America. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and /or chairs and enjoy! Rain or shine.
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. Dinner for 2 - $30. (Cash only).
THURSDAY, JULY 27
Greenridge Cemetery: History and Symbolism
Canfield Casino, Congress Park
1 E. Congress St. Saratoga Springs | Join Saratoga Springs History Museum for this program. The Museum’s Director of Education, Jacqueline Bunge, will discuss the many symbols found on the gravestones, monuments, and mausoleums in historic Greenridge Cemetery. The cemetery’s rich history and early burial, mourning and funeral customs will also be featured. Admission: Free for History Museum Members, $10 for non-Members. Tickets and more details: www. saratogahistory.org/events. And save the date for the Museum’s Greenridge walking tour on Sept. 16! 518-584-6920.
Dramatic Presentation
“Katrina Trask’s Legacy”
Wiawaka Center for Women, 3778 State Route 9L, Lake George, NY | 7 p.m.
Katrina Trask, eminent author, philanthropist, and founder of Yaddo, founded the Wiawaka Holiday House in 1903. The historical narrative is accompanied by costumed dramatic readers. Presentation tickets are $20; presentation and 6:00 p.m. dinner is $35. For information and reservations, please call 518-668-9690, or visit wiawaka.org/womensempowerment-lecture-series.
159 Old Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa on July 28, 29, August 4,5, 11, 12 Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Shop and have coffee, soda or water, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn or a breakfast sandwich for lunch. Sit and relax, then shop some more! Donations will be accepted until July 22. Leave on ramp. Accepting household items and clothing. NO mattresses, car seats, exercise equipment, T.V’s , old phones, cribs, bassinets, golf clubs, bowling balls or skis. Call Ann @ 518-885-4034 for more information.
Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show
The show will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, on Friday, July 28, Noon-10 p.m. and Saturday July 29, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. The show will feature approximately 40 pinball machines & arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. Many of the games available to play will also be for sale! Admission will be $15. There will be a beginnerfriendly “PinGolf” pinball tournament open to all ages on Saturday. Medals and a portion of the cash pool will be awarded to the top four tournament players.
Produced by Spa City Theatre and featuring a cast of staff members and alumni of our youth programs, this new musical from Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives. Performances are Friday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cost is $18 for adults, $12 for Students and Seniors, $5 for children under 10. The show will be at Saratoga Children’s Theatre Blackbox Theatre, located at 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Voices’ Board of Directors has announced that Noah Palmer will be the chorus’s new Artistic Director.
Palmer is the group’s sixth director in the organization’s 53-year history, including the decades when the chorus was known as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society.
“I work with many ensembles across New York’s Capital Region as a pianist and conductor,” said Palmer, a native of Baltimore who graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Music and earned a master’s degree from the Mannes School of Music in Piano. “I trained as a pianist, worked as a freelance opera pianist and coach in New York City and with regional opera companies, then moved to the Capital Region where I now work with choruses,
opera companies
many different capacities.”
For more information about Saratoga Voices and plans for the coming concert season go to: Saratogavoices.org.
SCHENECTADY —
The NipperFest Music & Arts Festival returns for its second outing featuring Billboard AAA Top 40 artists Jocelyn & Chris headlining a one-day event that promises to highlight over a dozen Capital Region performers on two stages at Music Haven from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. The venue is Central Park in Schenectady.
Jocelyn & Chris, along with their band, have charted five consecutive commercial radio singles in the Billboard AAA Top 40, taking two records to #1 on the Relix Jambands Top 30, and appeared nationally on NBC’s Today Show. The siblings, both graduates of Harvard University,
have recorded eight albums and perform coast to coast.
Last year’s inaugural NipperFest attracted more than 2,500 local music fans— soaking in the sunshine and great tunes while enjoying our creative community with headlining sets from The Figgs, Super 400, Sirsy, and Sawyer Fredericks.
“We’re so excited to bring NipperFest back to Music Haven, or as I prefer to call it, Music Heaven!” said Nippertown’s Jim Gilbert. “This year’s line-up highlights the seemingly infinite amount of talent we have right here in our backyard.”
The diverse lineup includes many up-and-coming local bands, including Precious Metals,
Brule County Bad Boys, The Sugar Hold, Hold On Honeys, E-Block, Carolyn Shapiro, Jimi W, Margo Macero, ShortWave RadioBand, Lucas Garrett, Angelina Valente, Barbie Barker, Deb Cavanaugh, Rhoseway, Camtron5000, and Sofia Corts.
The family-friendly festival has a play area for the youngest festivalgoers. Festivalgoers can explore trails, play frisbee golf, go swimming in the large community pool, and pick up eats from any of the half-dozen local food trucks. The Barn at NipperFest, a curated space, lets attendees explore paintings, sculptures, crafts, and more, adding an extra dimension to the festival. Find Nippertown on Facebook.
Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation
is a not-for-profit organization that promotes preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs
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The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will lead a “Spa Complex” Summer Sunday Stroll, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 23.
Linda Harvey will lead a tour of the Spa Complex in the Saratoga Spa State Park, a National Historic Landmark.
The Spa Complex was developed with the goal to increase both therapeutic and recreational use of the park. Between 19321936, multiple buildings were constructed - the Hall of Springs, Simon Baruch Administration
and Research Center, the Roosevelt Bath Houses, Victoria Pool, the Gideon Putnam Hotel, and a bottling plant.
The construction also included a comprehensive landscape plan that included scenic trails, the Avenue of the Pines, formal walks, and scenic vistas. This tour meets outside of the Hall of Springs located at 108 Avenue of the Pines.
The “Spa Complex” Summer Sunday Stroll is sponsored by the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park, a non-profit organization
that supports and enhances the parks’ historic, natural, and recreational resources. The Friends group will also be partnering with the Foundation on a three-hour bike tour on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Saratoga Spa State Park.
Next Sunday, July 30, Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will lead the tour “Summer Cottages of North Broadway.”
For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls or upcoming events, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or
SARATOGA SPRINGS —The 22nd season of Upbeat on the Roof continues Thursday, July 27, with Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra.
The music begins at 6 p.m. on the lawn outside the Tang, and kids can pick up a craft-making kit starting at 5:30 p.m. The series is presented by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College.
Performances take place on the lawn outside the Tang and are free and open to the public. Visitors are invited to bring picnic blankets, camping chairs, and their own food and drink to make it a night. Free parking is available off Perimeter
Road, next to the museum. New this year: Tang Art Educators will offer craft kits for kids starting at 5:30 pm. This week’s craft is Make & Shake Tambourines.
Participants are invited to use paper plates to create colorful tambourines! All projects are suitable for children aged 5 and up, with adult supervision recommended. Materials will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Formed October 1980 in Amsterdam, NY, this 12-piece orchestra led by the Bronx-born bassist Alex Torres has performed its original blend of AfroCaribbean rhythms such as Salsa,
Merengue, Cha-cha, Bomba, Plena, and Latin Jazz at hundreds of festivals, performing arts centers, and events.
Note: There has been a schedule change. Zan & the Winterfolk, originally scheduled to appear August 3, will now perform August 10; Veena Chandra, originally scheduled to appear August 10, will now perform August 3.
The upcoming Upbeat on the Roof schedule:
•July 20: Hot Club of Saratoga, gypsy jazz
•July 27: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
•Aug. 3: Veena Chandra
•Aug. 10: Zan & the Winterfolk
•Aug. 17: Nathan Meltz and the House of Tomorrow
LAKE GEORGE —
“Rock The Lake” 80’s music festival returns to Lake George for a two-day outdoor concert event on Aug. 11- 12.
Rock The Lake, brought back by music promoter E1PRESENTS, features a lineup of tribute bands providing attendees with performances that pay homage to some of the greatest artists and songs of the 80’s.
In addition to the sounds, the Harley Davidson of Brian Johnson (AC/DC) will be onsite, offering opportunities for fans to have their picture taken next to the autographed Harley that Johnson owned and rode.
LINEUP:
On Friday, Aug. 11 from 3-10 p.m.: Broken Clover (90’s alt rock); BrokenHearted (Tom Petty Tribute); Monsters Of Rock (80’s hair metal); and Tommy V Live (arena rock).
On Saturday, Aug.12 from 1-10 p.m.: Beatin’ The Odds (The Skynyrd Experience); Led Sabbath (Zeppelin/Black Sabbath); Run Rabbit Run (Pink Floyd tribute); The Ultimate Journey Experience by LEGEND; KISSTORY (KISS Tribute); and Back In Black (AC/
Food vendors and merchandise will be available, and a large VIP tent will be available for VIP ticket holders. Event is rain or shine. For ticket information
and additional details, please visit www.e1presents.com or follow on Facebook @e1presents. Online tickets are available at www. eventbrite.com. E1 PRESENTS Box Office 518-792-0996.
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: Fair to middling, Fair to midland
Fair to middling, meaning so-so, is the correct phrase. This late 1800s expression originally referred to cotton grading, where fair was one of the lowest grades of cotton and middling was the next lowest.
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
GHJS Management LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/20/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2023. 10693
Notice of formation of Making
It As Mom LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/06/2023 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: 7014 13TH AVENUE , SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NY, 11228, USA . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2023. 10700
Notice of formation of Muttering Mouse LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/06/2023 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 Hyde Blvd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2023. 10717
Notice: Formation of Mijas Marketing LLC. Article of Org filed with NY Sec of State (SSNY) 6/4/2023. Ofc location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy to LLC at its principal business location, 5 Mijas Trail, Saratoga Springs,
NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2023. 10719
Notice of formation of MeetingResource LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/17/2023 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:
54 Van Dorn St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10745
Notice of formation of Kozy Lane Consultants, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/22/2023 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: 27 Kozy Lane, Malta NY 12020.
Purpose: Wilson Credentialed Trainer to provide PD and private instruction in decoding/encoding intervention.06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10765
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION
206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is 2023 STREET VIEW THOROUGHBRED, LLC.
The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was May 24, 2023. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is 32 Furlong
Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The email address to which the Secretary of State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is: bonaventurestables@ yahoo.com. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023.
10772
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION
206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is THE 2023 BEAUTIFUL THIEF FILLY THOROUGHBRED, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was June 6, 2023. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The email address to which the Secretary of
State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is: bonaventurestables@ yahoo.com. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023.
10773
ANNESE 4 SARATOGA, LLC
- Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Limited Liability company Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on 6/19/2023. Office location: 268 Broadway, Unit 601, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 268 Broadway, Unit 601, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful act under New York LLC Law. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28/2023. 10776
Notice of formation of Clean Grid Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/05/2023. 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: 32 Timber Trace, Malta, New York 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10801
SoulFilling LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/20/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent
of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10809
Notice of formation of THE PARTY HAUS COMPANY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/17/2023 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: 40 GAILOR ROAD GANSEVOORT NY, 12831.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10815
Notice of formation of Drex’s H & O LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York 06/07/2023. 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: 34 Buell Ave., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10819
NOTICE: FORMATION OF 11 OGDEN STREET LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/23/23. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., 27 Karista Spring Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10825
Notice of formation of Shane Stiel Entertainment, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/15/2023 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: PO Box 2342, Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04/2023. 10829
COMPANY. NAME: Morrissey Property Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/27/2023. 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 the LLC at c/o Justin M. Rutherford, Esq. 8 Airline Drive, Albany, NY, 12205. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10844
Simply Allentown LLC Articles of Org. filed 6/15/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10845
EZ Breezy Rentals LLC Articles of Org. filed 6/6/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10846
LEVEL UP Concrete & Masonry LLC Articles of Org. filed 6/5/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10847
Aquashot poolball LLC Articles of Org. filed 5/25/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to
ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10848
Linda G Reignite LLC Articles of Org. filed 6/27/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to ZenBusiness Inc. 41 State St Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10849
Munscroft LLC Articles of Org. filed 5/9/23 SSNY. Albany Co. SSNY designated agent for process & shall mail to Jahanan Williams 25 Sunset Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10850
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY. NAME: Music Country Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/15/2023.
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 the LLC, 195 Mott Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10851
Notice of formation of Saratoga Wellness,NP in Psychiatry, PLLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/20/2023 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: 153 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/07, 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11/2023. 10859
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is 28 Aletta, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on June 29, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage
in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 26 Tyler Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10888
Notice of formation of Dooling Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/01/2023 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: 70 Snowberry Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10892
Notice of Formation of Apricity Salon LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on June 23, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. Principal business location: 274 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to Apricity Salon LLC, 274 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: salon service, and any other purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10895
Notice of Formation of Sara’s Kitchen 518 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed w/ NY Dept of State (DOS) on 1.21.22. Office: Saratoga Co. DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail to the LLC, PO Box 3031, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10897
Notice of formation of Chris Holman Photography LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/30/2023 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: Republic Registered Agent Services INC. 54 State Street, STE 804 Albany, NY, 12207, USA.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10908
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Land Buyers NY, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on July 7, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 19 Sunset Blvd., Waterford, New York 12188. 07/14, 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023. 10909
Notice of formation of RamNali LLC . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/2023 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: 103 Redcliff row, Waterford NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10932
The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Timber Contract, as per specification 23-TC-1. Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves
the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County. 07/21/2023, 10941
Notice of formation of TS HOME BUILDERS LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/14/2023 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: 3 Collamer Dr., Malta, NY, 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10943
Notice of formation of James Russell Capital LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/08/2023 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: 11 Autumn Court, Gansevoort NY. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10961
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME:1lover2PuttingAid, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 11, 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, 4 Peabody Place, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10977
Notice of formation of ZPM Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/28/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2524 Route 9N, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 07/21, 07/28, 08/04, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023. 10973
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continued from front page... giant custom mega tower, custom wave net, a net ‘fishing’ bridge, and spinners, the presentation states. The inclusive playground is set to include a wheelchair carousel, fully-inclusive ramp, dolphin spring toy, and a spinner.
The renovations cost roughly $446,000, according to a presentation on Rec Department projects by Administrative Director of Recreation John Hirliman. Approximately $70,000 was raised by local nonprofit group ON DECK Saratoga.
“I think it’ll be well-utilized,” said Kim.
Veterans Memorial Park, located near Geyser Elementary School, is also set to receive a major overhaul. The park will be equipped with nearly $870,000 worth of improvements, including a 6,000-square foot playground and a 2,300-square foot inclusive playground, the presentation states.
“John Hirliman’s idea, and the Rec Commission, was to really have a destination playground,” said Kim of the Veterans Memorial Park plans. “It’s really going to be an impressive sort of facility once it’s constructed. People will come throughout the city to come and enjoy it. So that’s really exciting.”
The playground renovations were designed and will be installed by KOMPAN, a manufacturer of commercial playground equipment based in Austin, Texas, their website states. Construction is set to begin in August, according to the presentation.
“This is a little more modular, in the sense that we’re really purchasing equipment that’s going to be constructed on-site,” Kim said. “It is going to be done fairly quickly, too.”
The main playground will include a pendulum swing, a
A three-bay swing set will also be installed, including two standard seats, two infant bucket seats, and an inclusive basket. The upgrades also include an expanded clubhouse and renovated bathrooms.
“They’re also rehabbing bathrooms and some facilities out there, so there are some additional enhancements other than the playground,” Kim added.
The City has partnered with the Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works and the Saratoga Springs Friends of Recreation for the improvements, the presentation states. Construction at Veterans Memorial Park is expected to last approximately 60 days.
At Waterfront Park on Saratoga Lake, improvements include a new playground and bathrooms, and are estimated at roughly $150,000, excluding new fencing, benches, and signs. The bathrooms are estimated to cost $10,000, the presentation states.
Kim said the park is heavily utilized in the summer, and noted the goal of adding additional amenities to the space. He said funding for the park’s bathrooms were included in the City’s capital budget.
“This is probably the mostused park in a very concentrated time period,” said Kim. “The number of people there, particularly now that it’s hot, is pretty significant.”
The playground will be
designed and installed by GameTime, a commercial playground company based in Fort Payne, Alabama, and is expected to begin in mid-fall, according to the presentation. Construction is expected to last roughly 30 days.
In addition, the Scott T. Johnson Rec Center is also set to receive upgrades in the form of a new multi-use court. The total cost, including paving, is estimated around $160,000, the presentation states. The court is designed and will be installed by KOMPAN, with construction set to begin in August and last roughly 15 days.
“They have a huge demand over there,” said Kim of the Johnson Rec Center, located at 15 Vanderbilt Ave.
The City is also currently seeking proposals for the development of a bike park on Weibel Ave near the city’s ice rinks.
“I think one of the things that we’d love to do is have that area serve as multi-sport,” said Kim of the Weibel Ave location.
Kim mentioned that there
have also been calls to add a third ice rink, saying the City is considering hiring a landscape architect to examine if the land on Weibel Ave could accommodate both an additional ice rink and the bike park.
“With hockey, I’m advocating that we take a look at whether or not the County would pitch in,” Kim said, noting that the Weibel rinks serve a large populace outside of the city. “There’s probably just as many Greenfield, Wilton people that are taking their kids over to skate.”
Kim credited the Recreation Commission for their work on the projects, saying it’s “very satisfying” to advance them further.
“John Hirliman, the rec director, and the Recreation Commission, have done a really good job in bringing these things forward,” Kim said. “Whether it’s the rec center, the hockey rink, our waterfront, it’s clear they’re important pieces to the services that the City provides. I’m really happy that it’s all coming together and we can address these things, because people utilize them.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The first session of the Saints Baseball Camp was held last week, hosted by Saratoga Central Catholic varsity baseball head coach Alphonse Lambert and assistant coach Dale Long, Jr.
Current and former SCC players also assist with instruction in the camp, according to the camp’s registration form. The second session of the camp will be held August 7 to 10 at West Side Recreation Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Skidmore College alum Jackson Hornung was selected in the 16th round (484th pick) of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Hornung is the first Thoroughbred athlete to be drafted by a professional team, according to a release on the Skidmore Athletics website.
“We couldn’t be happier for Jackson, as this is an incredible accomplishment for him and our entire program,” said Skidmore baseball coach Ron Plourde in the release. “He’s done everything the right way and is in this position because of his abilities, work ethic and great attitude. We wish him continued success in his professional career!”
Hornung was an NCAA Division III All-American, and was twice named Liberty League
Player of the Year, the release states. In 98 career games, Hornung recorded a batting average of .430, with 22 home runs, 106 RBIs, and a .540 on-base percentage, according to his profile on the Skidmore Athletics website.
In his senior year, Hornung hit .424 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs,
leading the Liberty League in slugging percentage and on-base percentage, the release states. A native of Ashland, Massachusetts, Hornung has played for both the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod League and the North Shore Navigators of the New England Collegiate Baseball League this summer.
NEW YORK — The Jason Morris Judo Center’s Nicole Stout, who is the #1 US player at 78kg, showcased Judo to a crowd of over 500 people on June 23, taking on former top-five professional sumo wrestler Somoyama at the Sumo and Sushi event held
in New York City.
Along with being invited to this distinctive event, Nicole Stout got to meet a sumo legend, Konishiki, the first foreigner and US citizen to reach Ozeki, the second highest rank in professional sumo.
by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY
The opening weekend of the Saratoga racing season can be broken into three distinct stories –weather, winning and wistfulness.
As is often the case in Saratoga, the weather played havoc with the racing surfaces resulting in races moved to the main track with many entries scratching and depleted fields over wet tracks; Linda Rice continued to win at an extraordinary
rate and the racing world noted the passing of Saratoga’s own Funny Cide. Each of those evoked feelings of familiarity and nostalgia for long-time racing fans.
WEATHER
The propensity for sudden strong downpours in Saratoga in July and August, has vexed racing
officials for decades, as racing on the grass courses have grown in popularity with racing participants and fans. When the rains come the grass courses are protected from long-term damage by switching those races to the main track. This results in numerous horses scratching to await another day and the resulting small fields present limited betting opportunities. Varied solutions to this pattern have been tried over the years without much success, including
the addition of the Wilson Chute last year at great expense. This intractable problem remains unsolved. One approach that this writer has proposed (to no avail) is to group the grass races together at either the beginning or end of the racing card so that a short window of dry weather could accommodate all the day’s
grass racing rather than the current practice of spreading them out over the seven-hour race day and hoping for extended dry weather. This is once again proposed for a trial period to see if it works - it might even be popular with fans and bettors who prefer one surface over the other.
WINNING
Trainer Linda Rice, freshly off a successful legal appeal of a three-year suspension, continues to win at a remarkable rate thereby continuing the success she had at the recently concluded Belmont meet. Her five wins from thirteen starts during the opening few days is an astounding 38% and her inthe-money finishes are approaching 80%. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, her performance is evoking memories of her 2009 season when she was Saratoga’s leading trainer. Rice’s recent winners have won with much in reserve indicating multiple wins at the meet are a possibility for each of them. For handicappers in the next few weeks, Linda Rice-trainees are simply automatic contenders in any race you find them.
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This weekend saw the passing of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide. Born, raised, and owned by local Saratoga connections, Funny Cide captured the racing world in 2003 by upsetting the regally bred and owned Empire Maker in the Kentucky Derby. His follow up win in the Preakness led to his attempt to become a triple crown winner in the Belmont where he ran admirably in defeat. He was
the first New York bred to win the Kentucky Derby, being foaled at McMahon’s Thoroughbred Farm here in Saratoga. His owners were also locally based - going by the name Sackatoga Stable, led thoughtfully by Jack Knowlton.
The ownership group showed little pretention and travelled together to and from his races in a rented school bus. The eschewing of the conspicuous consumption that winners often succumb to resonated with fans. His plebian
connections contrasted with those of his main rival - Empire Maker. The little guy competing with and besting the privileged opponents reminded many of why racing is so fascinating. His connections obliged the desire of fans to see him by running him often and making him widely accessible. Even the attempts to market Funny Cide items such as beer, hats, shirts etc. was done gently and with good humor rather than exploitation.
As a gelding, there was no breeding shed for him to run off to and he competed in races until age seven. His retirement to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Kentucky allowed fans to continue to visit him in retirement and he made numerous appearances at tracks throughout the years.
The wistful feeling his passing evokes is one of good sportsmanship, good humor, humility from winners, a sense of limitless
possibility for underdogs and generosity of one’s time and luck. In a sport where winning often brings out the worst in people (no need to name them but there are many) the Funny Cide crew remained a good story from beginning to end. As a bettor who was beaten by Funny Cide more often than I care to admit (I was a big Empire Maker fan) I salute him and has connections as representing racing at its best. Cheers.
On a table next to the doorway of the Paddock Suite at Saratoga Race Course, a pair of high-quality three-fold poster boards featured various photos of Dave Litfin with family and friends from over four decades.
Next to the neatly-arranged photo collage, a tripod stand cradled Dave’s headshot with a flamingo pattern short-sleeve shirt in blue with flamingos draped around it.
Everyone who walked through the double-glass doors observed the memorial, then reflected on the selfmade handicapper, writer, analyst and chart caller who was a fixture in the press box, whether it was at Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park, Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, or another racetrack throughout the country.
It was part of the Celebration for Dave Litfin that included a race in memory of him on Sunday.
Before his passing on Nov. 17 at the age of 64 following his longterm battle against cancer, Litfin’s last request to his wife, Robin Litfin, was a celebration.
“I asked him, ‘Do you want a funeral or do you want a party?’” Robin said. “He said, ‘I want a party.’ This place is the place he loved more than anywhere else. He didn’t want a funeral. He wanted a celebration.”
Sunday also was the first time that Robin walked on the Saratoga Race Course grounds since Dave’s passing. Last year, both of them came to the track on Closing Weekend. Robin had plans to attend Opening Day, but she wasn’t ready to walk on one of the historical sports venues in the country. Her daughter Addy and her son Sam suggested she should wait.
“This is the first time I have been at the track without him,” Robin said. “I was supposed to
come Opening Day, but I couldn’t do it. My kids said, ‘Just wait for us, mom.’ The last time when I was here with him was Closing Weekend. Saturday, we were on the front side. Sunday, we were on the backstretch. All he wanted to do is be at the races.”
For over 40 years, Dave’s career involved the racetrack. While meeting Robin in Manhattan, Dave wrote articles for American Turf Monthly. After six weeks of dating, Dave and Robin were engaged. Simultaneously, she encouraged him to pursue his dream.
Dave’s first opportunity in horse racing was a call taker for the Daily Racing Form in Hightstown, N.J. in 1982. For two years with Robin, he traveled the country to cover various races.
Shortly after Addy was born, Dave took a less-traveled position as a communications assistant for the New York Racing
Association. From 1984-1988, along with covering races, Dave also honed his handicapping skills that later became the foundation for his books: Expert Handicapping: Winning Insights into Betting Thoroughbreds and Real-Life Handicapping: An Eclectic Horseplayer’s Year at the Track.
Before returning to the Daily Racing Form as an analyst and columnist in 1990, Dave was a handicapper for Racing Action and the Daily News.
“He is completely self-made,” Robin said. “When he started working for NYRA, someone saw what he was doing, and the word got out. He was dedicated to the sport.”
During his time at the Daily Racing Form, Dave developed a special working relationship with Dave Grening that included watching episodes of The Odd Couple on New Year’s Day in the Aqueduct press box.
Family and friends remembered the long-time self-made handicapper, writer, analyst, and chartcaller who lived in Saratoga Springs on Sunday.Photos provided
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“Dave was a mentor, colleague, a friend, but most of all, a brother,” Grening said during the remembrance. “He was sort of the answer key, just like you would get in crossword puzzles. If you couldn’t get the word, you would go to the back of the page and see the word. That’s what a public handicapper in New York did. The phrase uttered around the press box was ‘Who did Dave pick?’ Dave, you had a fabulous career, and I will always remember it.”
Dave Litfin worked for the Daily Racing Form until 2016 when he was released. While it was a difficult moment for Dave, Robin and his family, he quickly found other positions as a chart caller for Equibase, a contributor for Bloodhorse with his weekly “Litfin at Large” handicapping column, and a freelancer for Thoro-graph and the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
With the help of Equibase Marketing and Communications Manager Rhonda Norby and long-time racing colleague and friends Virginia Kellner and Joan Lawrence, Dave started chart calling races at Gulfstream Park before traveling to Presque Isle Downs and Delaware Park.
“That could have crushed him, but it didn’t,” Robin said about her husband being released by the Daily Racing Form. “He pulled up his big-boy pants, and six weeks later, he went on the
road for Equibase. After starting together and traveling 40 years ago, we were doing it again. It was fun and it was great.”
After being in remission for eight years, Dave tried to fight his illness again in January 2022. He continued to write columns and provide racing analysis as much as he could.
Dave also remained resilient and positive going into his son’s wedding in October. Along with walking his son down the aisle, he booked a cruise to Bermuda to celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary with Robin, which would have been Nov. 28 – just days before his passing.
“He wanted to take the train to New York, then get on the cruise,” Robin said. “He was not ready to go. He was willing to take
me on one last cruise.”
Today, while Dave’s spot in the press box at Saratoga Race Course, Belmont, Aqueduct, and other racetracks remain vacant, his family, friends and colleagues have not forgotten about him.
Meanwhile, Robin moved to Ballston Spa and currently works at Frivolous and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. She wears Dave’s wedding band on her finger and his bracelet around her wrist that is a reminder of their marriage.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2023 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is underway and will continue through Monday, September 4. Racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. Admission gates will open for live racing at 11 a.m. First post time is 1:10 p.m. (with exceptions for Whitney and Travers Days and closing weekend; Travers Day gates will open at 7 a.m.) The 2023 summer meet will feature the following events:
*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing. Saratoga Live presents daily coverage of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course on FOX Sports. For the complete Saratoga Live broadcast schedule, and additional programming information, visit NYRA.com/SaratogaLive.
FRIDAY, JULY 21
Curlin (R): 3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $135,000
GIII Lake George: F3YO, 1 Mile - Turf, Purse $175,000
SATURDAY, JULY 22
GIII Caress:
F&M 4&UP, 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $200,000
GI Coaching Club American Oaks:
F3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $500,000
SUNDAY, JULY 23
GII Shuvee: F&M 4&UP, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $200,000
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
GII Honorable Miss Handicap:
F&M 3&UP, 6 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $200,000
THURSDAY, JULY 27
Birdstone: 4&UP, 1 3/4 - Dirt, Purse $150,000
FRIDAY, JULY 21
COOLER JUG
PRESENTED BY NYRA BETS
The first giveaway of the season is a Saratoga branded, 64-ounce, red and white cooler jug, presented by NYRA Bets.
As part of NYRA’s season-long commitment to spreading awareness of local non-profits, NYRA will again host one organization each day in the Community Outreach Booth, located adjacent to the Jockey Silks Room, inside Gate B. On Opening Day, NYRA will host Jewish War Veterans Post 36 – Saratoga Springs, a leading Veterans Service Organization that supports and advocates for all uniformed service members, veterans and their families.
Friday, July 21: Saratoga Bridges
Saturday, July 22: After the Fire
Sunday, July 23: Amplify Horse Racing
Wednesday, July 26:
Ávila Independent Retirement Community
Thursday, July 27: Saratoga Springs Fire Department
The Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage will host live musical performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands. This year’s summer music stage is presented by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.
Friday, July 21: Mark and Jill Blues
Saturday, July 22: IMI
Sunday, July 23: The Hawthornes
Wednesday, July 26: Bluebillies
Thursday, July 27: Fenimore Blues
EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING JULY 23
Enjoy your Sunday at the races in the Spa’s newest hospitality venue, the climate-controlled Paddock Suite, learning betting strategies and tips from expert handicappers. Guests will also be treated to a meet-and-greet with Saratoga Race Course’s new track announcer Frank Mirahmadi, along with a rotating cast of on-track talent, personalities and VIPs. Tickets can be purchased through Fevo.
Fans will enjoy 40 days of the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, an interactive play area for children located near Gate A, which will be supplemented by Berkshire Bank Family Sundays.
Berkshire Bank Family Sundays - Every Sunday: The popular family-friendly weekly event features a wide variety of free activities, games, attractions and educational experiences from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located inside Gate A near the Saratoga Race Course Box Office. For July 23, the theme is Christmas in July and will feature a holiday DIY craft station, giant snow globe, carnival booth and photo opportunities with Santa Claus.
THURSDAY, JULY 27
First Responders Day pays tribute to first responders with free general admission (proper ID required). Special events will include a Police K-9 infield show, performances by the New York State Trooper Pipes and Drums, and demonstrations by several first responder agencies.
EVERY THURSDAY AND SUNDAY
Horseplayers can enjoy the Saratoga Low Roller Contest held exclusively on-track every Thursday and Sunday at Saratoga Race Course. Fans can pre-register on contest days outside the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar. There is a $40 buy-in, of which $30 will go to the player’s bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. The winner will receive a Saratoga Low Roller championship T-shirt in addition to the cash prize.
EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY
New York-made food and beverages will be available for sample and purchase at the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, where fans can enjoy New York craft beer, cider, wine, spirits, cheese, chocolate and gelato. This year marks a decade since the launch of the Taste NY program.
EVERY WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
Expanded for its second year, NYRA is continuing the Saratoga Breakfast and Breeding Farm Tour. Tours this year will be offered Wednesday through Friday throughout the meet. Wednesday tours will travel to Song Hill Thoroughbreds, while Thursday and Friday tours will visit Old Tavern Farm. Guests will enjoy a buffet breakfast at Saratoga Race Course before taking a CDTA trolley to the designated farm, where they will participate in a 60- to 90-minute guided walking tour of a working thoroughbred breeding farm. Admission to the races in the afternoon is included in the package. Tickets, which are $85 for adults and $35 for children 12 and under, must be reserved in advance at NYRA.com.
EVERY SUNDAY
Fans are invited to enjoy a brunch buffet while experiencing The Rail at the 1863 Club, the firstfloor banquet space at the 1863 Club. Tickets start at $100 and include admission, a table seat for the day, brunch buffet, soft drinks, two mimosa or Bloody Mary drink tickets per person, Post Parade program book, tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by calling the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Breakfast at Saratoga welcomes guests to enjoy a morning buffet at The Porch with a view of the thoroughbreds training on the main track. Breakfast is available every live racing day from 7 to 9:30 a.m., excluding Travers Day and Labor Day. Fans can also go behind the scenes with a free, guided backstretch tram tour, driven by CDTA. Tram tours run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and depart from the clubhouse entrance approximately every 15 minutes. Tours are available on a first-come, firstserved basis and are 45 minutes in length. Tours are available every live racing day with the exception of Travers Day and Labor Day.
