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Revenue Recap, Park Perks, Rapid Testing & A Big Resignation OCCUPANCY TAX
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former levels immediately upon the reopening of our downtown,” city Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan told the council this week. “It is generally held that it will be months, if not years before the new economy establishes itself well. In addition social, behavioral and consumer changes due to closed businesses, widespread unemployment and other results of COVID-19 will continue to affect revenue collection well into the future.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS — As the city begins to move toward budget season – a 2021 budget must be approved by the end of November – the estimated revenues that will factor into that budget are anticipated at nearly $8 million less than was budgeted for 2020. “Even with the phased reopening, our city cannot expect revenues to rise to
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This Week’s Events:
JULY 24 - 31
Saratoga County Fair Food Truck Festival Saratoga County Fairgrounds 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 4 – 9:30 p.m. Missing your favorite fair foods this summer? Drive by and order a variety of fair food and treats. Admission is free, and cars will be directed to the parking area. Customers will be allowed to leave their vehicle and stand socially distanced at each food stand/truck. Masks are required to enter the fairgrounds. Saturday, July 25, 12–9:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/thesaratogacountyfair.
SUNDAY, JULY 26 Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Summer Stroll Greenridge Cemetery, Sackett Gates, Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. | Join leader Gloria May to hear about the people in Greenridge Cemetery whose stories tell about the buildings, monuments and markers we pass around town every day. Who started Adirondack Trust? Why is it called the Ainsworth building? What is the Civil War monument about? How did Hathorn spring get its name? All summer stroll guests are required to wear face masks for the duration of the tour and practice social distancing. Order tickets in advance, space is limited.
Fish Fry Dinner The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 3 – 6 p.m. Menu: Fish or Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Tartar Sauce, and Roll. Cost is $8 per meal. This will be a take-out
Croquet off the Green Downtown Saratoga Springs | Various times Hosted by Aim Services, Inc. Due to COVID-19, we have chosen to host a play-it-on-your-own activity for a full week July 26 – August 2. Support people with diverse abilities, our local businesses, and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with us! Croquet OFF the Green will be a high-profile week supported by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and as many as 30 local businesses. Over the course of a week, visit as many businesses as you can with the scorecard booklet collecting stamps at each location. Each stamp you get is another chance in the raffle for prizes! Download the scorecard booklet from our website to begin! For details, visit www.aimservicesinc.org/events/croquet.
MONDAY, JULY 27 Drive-In Movie Night Pitney Meadows Community Farm 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. We’re bringing the silver screen to the Farm. We’ve got local chefs cooking up amazing food, ice cream sandwiches, popcorn, beverages and much more. Movie: “Biggest Little Farm” (Rated PG): Festivalcontending documentary about the misadventures and triumphs of two newbie farmers learning to work with nature and the land. We have space for only 150 cars, distanced for safety, so book now; tickets will go fast! Rain date: Tuesday, 7/28. Get tickets ($10 per car) and pre-order food here: secure.qgiv.com/for/pmn.
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Pulled Pork/BBQ Chicken Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. For curbside pick up only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Pulled pork, BBQ Chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, corn bread. Dinner for 2 $25 (cash only).
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only event, we will take your order at the gate and collect the money, your meal will be delivered to you in your car. You must stay in your vehicle. You may call ahead with your order at 518-695-3917.
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Tango Fusion Facebook | 7 – 7:30 p.m. Tango Fusion Dance Company offers a free class to the community. The class is for beginners and can be done as a single or couple. Students are welcome to type in questions during the class. For more information visitfacebook.com/TangoFusionSaratoga.
FRIDAY JULY 31 Malta Ridge Volunteer Firehouse Auxiliary Garage Sale 745 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (and Saturday, August 1 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Follow the signs to the left of the firehouse. Donation of saleable items big or small will be accepted on Thursday, July 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. If you have any big items or furniture, email a list and/or picture to ctfare@nycap.rr.com. Clothing will not be accepted for resale but we will accept it in bags or boxes to deliver to various organizations. All donations to the firehouse will be used to purchase items that the budget does not cover and for humanitarian activities. We participate in organizations like Wreaths Across America and Toys for Tots. For more information contact: nfodera@aol.com
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Washington County Antique Fair On Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2, come to the Washington County Fairgrounds at 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich for the Antique Fair and Flea Market. With an average of 220 vendors, you will be sure to find what you are looking for. For details, visit www.fairgroundshows.com.
Build Bunk Beds for Children Please join us on Saturday, August 8 to build bunk beds for children at St. Lukes’ on the Hill, 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville, 8 a.m. set up, 9 a.m. build. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a group of volunteers dedicated to finding those children who are sleeping on the floor or otherwise unwanted conditions and delivering hand-built bunk beds free of charge. Come be a part of the teams building bunk beds for children.
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Saratoga Center For The Family to Host Virtual 5K SARATOGA SPRINGS — Here is an opportunity for you to get moving: jog, walk, skip, or dance in support of the Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center at Saratoga Center for the Family. Simply select a day from Thursday, Sept. 17 through
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 to participate in the One Too Many NY 5K Virtual Race/Walk. One child abused is one too many, but you can make a difference. Register by August 22, 2020. The $35 entry fee entitles you to receive an event t-shirt, a run/
walk bib, and a chance to win some prizes. Your $35 registration fee will help the Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center continue to provide the necessary support and services for the hurting children in our community.
Waldorf School Announced 2020 School Year Update A letter from school Administrator Abigail Reid: Dear Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Community, I hope you are all beginning to enjoy the rhythm of summer days with warming sunshine, thunderous rain showers, and family adventures. This past Monday, we received the general guidelines from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) for reopening NYS schools. We are still awaiting specific guidelines for independent schools to be released by the Board of Regents. The faculty and staff have begun a serious undertaking to provide the state with the required documentation needed to reopen in the fall, as well as the practical work needed to reopen our facilities. We know you are waiting for our plans and protocols and they have been in the works, even as we have awaited the guidelines from NYS. We are also certain that we will need your help. We are preparing for cleaning stations, outdoor classrooms, delineated entrance and exit procedures, daily temperature checks and health surveys, as well as diligent monitoring of community percentages of COVID cases that the government will use to determine whether or not schools can open and remain open. In either case, we will be prepared to fully open our campuses for all students, or shift to our best practices of distance learning through
Educating Beyond the Classroom, if mandated by the state. We are required to submit our plans to NY State by July 31. As soon as we have our documentation in place we will share it with you in a new COVID protocols handbook. Each branch is calling a branch specific parent meeting to give you insight into our ongoing plans. Help may be needed to create outdoor classrooms, purchase additional supplies, develop our plans, or support the technological needs of opening our spaces to students in quarantine or who cannot attend school for medical reasons. Unfortunately, the state has not yet designated any amount of monies available to independent schools for this purpose. We have officially entered the “all hands on deck” phase. In light of this new phase for our school, we are concurrently undergoing a period of reimagining our identity as a Waldorf School in Saratoga Springs in 2020. Our collegium has widened to include more faculty and staff members, new faculty chairs are stepping in, and in addition to our current study of White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, we have committed ourselves to reexamining our culture, methods of offering teacher support and development, as well as the overarching governing structure of our school
in the year ahead through study, conversation, and collaboration. As our process of study becomes more clear, we look forward to involving parents in aspects of this work. We will hold a second Zoom Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6:30 p.m. New York State has informed us that our Reopening Plan will be approved between Aug.1 and Aug. 7 and we plan to share it with you at the Town Hall meeting. In the meantime, please be in touch with your branch chair with any questions. Faculty Chairs for each branch and their contact information is as follows: • Early Childhood Chair: Manon Sabatier msabatier@waldorfsaratoga.org • Lower School Co-Chairs: -Anca Baboi ababoi@waldorfsaratoga.org -Scott Stewart sstewart@waldorfsaratoga.org • High School Co-Chairs: -Paul Beasly pbeasly@waldorfsaratoga.org -Steve Balmer sbalmer@waldorfsaratoga.org • Collegium Chair: Astrea Ravenstar aravenstar@waldorfsaratoga.org • Administrator: Abigail Reid administration@ waldorfsaratoga.org Stay Safe as you enjoy the summer and we will see you next week at the branch meetings.
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OBITUARIES
Anthony “Tony” Colangelo
John David Cornell, Sr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anthony “Tony” Colangelo, age 67, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital with his family at his side. A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. View obit at www. compassionatecare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — John David Cornell, Sr., passed away on July 15, 2020 at his home. A mass service was held July 20, 2020 at St. Clement’s Church. Interment with military honors was held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. View obit at www. compassionatecare.com
Patricia E. Miner
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia E. Miner, age 89, passed away at Wesley Health Care Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Pat was born on October 6, 1930, in Saratoga Springs. She was the daughter of the late, Beatrice (Glean) and Fred Hames. Pat graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and worked at the Van Raalte Co. as payroll supervisor for the Saratoga and Vermont plants. She is the widow of Horace Miner who passed away in December of 2006. They celebrated over 58 years of happy marriage before his passing. She was active in girl scouting and was also secretary for the
Corinth P.T.S.A. In Greenfield, she belonged the Fire Co. Auxiliary and recently has been living at Prestwick Chase in Saratoga. She is survived by a beloved daughter, Kim Foster and her husband David, and four very loved grandchildren, Lucy, Edie, Desi and Raphael Foster, all of Las Vegas; one sister-law Lois Miner of Schuylerville as well as several nieces and nephews. A private funeral service was held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373). Burial followed at the family plot in Greenridge Cemetery. Donations in Pat’s name can be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, www. communityhospice.org/donate. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
Olive Sandra Woodcock Dickinson GANSEVOORT — Olive Sandra Woodcock Dickinson, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home. A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Gansevoort Cemetery, Route 50, Gansevoort. View obit at www.compassionatecare.com
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Mary Anne Chylinski
Howard P. “Bud” Armbruster, Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Anne Chylinski passed away July 11, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Family and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. View obit at www. compassionatecare.com
WILTON — Howard P. “Bud” Armbruster, Jr., passed away July 9, 2020 at his home in Wilton. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. View obit at www. compassionatecare.com
Jeanne C. Brooks
Erin Sweeney Hogan
BALLSTON SPA — Jeanne C. Brooks passed on July 7, 2020 at Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing. A private service was held on July 16, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs, followed by interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. View obituary at www. compassionatecare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with great sadness that her four sons announce the passing of Erin Sweeney Hogan on July Burke 18. Erin &was recently Bussing Homes predeceased by her husbandFuneral John. Memorial mass for Erin and John will be Burke & Bussing Saturday, July 25, 2020, Funeral Homes 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Visit SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373 burkefuneralhome.com.
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HOBE SOUND, FL — Emory Joseph “Joe” Boucher, 78, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born May 27, 1942 in Troy, New York to Emory and Doris (nee Fuller) Boucher. He attended Stillwater High School and St. Peter’s Academy in Saratoga Springs, where he graduated in 1960. After high school Joe joined the United States Air Force. He served eight years as an Aircraft Engineer, including during the Vietnam War. He spoke little about his experience as a Veteran, but in later years he wrote that his job was to fix airplanes while in flight—often with bullets whizzing past—at
least once dangling from a wing as he fixed the landing gear. During his military career Joe was stationed in Texas, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and briefly, Japan and Germany (he returned to Germany several times in later years). After the military he moved with his former wife, Rose Marie (nee Natale) Boucher and their three daughters, Michelle, Sheri and Renee, to San Diego. The family spent many wonderful years in California where Joe worked as a contractor leading projects large and small, from award-winning condos in La Jolla to a ski resort atop Heavenly in Lake Tahoe. On the weekends Joe could be found with his daughters at the park or the beach, riding motorcycles, horses, picnicking, having fun. He was a wonderful father—loving, gentle and generous—dearly loved by his daughters and their friends, most who called him Dad. Joe was great company, with a marvelous dry wit. He loved music, was an avid reader and a terrific storyteller. He was an incredible cook and enjoyed creating new dishes—bouillabaisse was a favorite—for friends and family. Joe spent the past 18 years in Hobe Sound, Florida, where he
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owned and operated a property management business. Joe was predeceased by his father, Emory Boucher, Mother, Doris Boucher, his brothers Edward (Ann Marie) and Michael (Flo) Boucher and his former wife, Rose Marie Boucher. He is survived by his daughters Michelle Hill, Sheri Loftis and Renee (Richard) Boucher Ferguson, of Saratoga Springs, his second wife, Sharon Weslowski of El Cajon, CA, and his partner of 20 years, Karin Ryan, also of Hobe Sound. He is survived by siblings Tim (Joanne) Boucher of Bradenton, FL, Patricia Boucher Flike of Bemis Heights, and Tom (Joanne) Boucher of Stillwater. He leaves behind seven grandchildren, Nicole and Adam Hill of Queensbury, Cody Loftis of Hayden, ID, Waylon (Kandice) Loftis of El Cajon, CA, Liza Boucher Ferguson of Oxford, UK and Saratoga Springs and Cormac and Cole Ferguson also of Saratoga Springs, and seven great-grandchildren. Emory Joe Boucher will be interred at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Earl J. Manning American Legion, Post 490, Stillwater, NY.
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POLICE Alexander Nikola, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 17 with criminal mischief. George Coleman, 32, of Amsterdam, was charged July 18 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Matthew Matrazzo, 23, of Ballston Spa, was charged July 18 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct: obscene language/gestures. Donald Principe, 31, of Queensbury, was charged July 18 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass — misdemeanor. Aturo Cruz-Agustin, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 19 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident, after being involved in an accident on South Broadway. Randall Alger, 47, of New York, was charged July 19 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor petit larceny. Robert McCall, 59, of Ballston Spa, was charged July 18 in Saratoga Springs with two counts aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a violation for speeding. Brendan Benequisto, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged July 20 with criminal mischief: intent to damage property, a misdemanor.
Yhashin White, 33, of Brooklyn, was charged July 11 in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI, refusal to take a breath test, drinking alcohol in motor vehicle on a highway, and two driving/ equipment violations. Richard McKeel, 25, of Newport, Virginia, was charged July 11 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and passing a red light. Daniel Brzywczy, 38, of Highland Falls, was charged July 13 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor assault, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. William M. Biette, 44, of Latham, was charged July 15 with felony DWI, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, assault in the third-degree, circumvention of an ignition interlock device, criminal contempt in the second-degree, reckless driving, and several vehicle and traffic infractions. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office, Biette was driving eastbound on Route 67 when he crossed the center line and struck two vehicles traveling westbound. One of those drivers were trapped in their vehicle and needed to be extricated by emergency personnel. They were subsequently treated at Saratoga Hospital with a chest injury. The incident occurred July 15 in the town of Malta. Biette was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond.
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New York State Police STOP DWI Campaign The New York State Police announced July 21 that Troopers issued a total of 9,214 tickets statewide during the 4th of July STOP-DWI enforcement campaign. The special enforcement period began on Friday, July 3, and ended at 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 5. During the 36-hour campaign, which was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, State Police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and ticketed distracted drivers who used handheld electronic devices. Troopers arrested 180 people for DWI and investigated 456 crashes, including 99 personal injury crashes and one fatality, according to authorities. As part of the enforcement, Troopers also targeted speeding and aggressive drivers across the state. In the Capital Region specifically there were 20 DWI charges and 26 distracted driving charges.
During last year’s 4th of July enforcement campaign, State Police issued 16,388 total tickets and arrested 255 people for DWI. Additionally, State Police announced 85 tickets were issued for a host of violations, including speeding, use of a cell phone while driving, and failure to obey a flagger during two days of “Operation Hardhat” initiatives that took place
on the Northway this month. Motorists are urged to drive responsibly in work zones. They are reminded to move over a lane when safely possible, or slow down significantly, whenever encountering roadside vehicles displaying red, white, blue, amber or green lights, including maintenance and construction vehicles in work zones.
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Organization Provides Support for People with Eating Disorders
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new nonprofit organization in Saratoga Springs aims to educate, support, advocate and fundraise for people affected by Eating Disorders. Saratoga Springs residents Annalise and Cheryl Marron founded Flutters of Hope Inc. in Sept. 2019 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Annalise was diagnosed with this disease at 11-years-old and came to realize, she wanted to support others like herself and not let others suffer alone. Annalise Marron creates baskets of soothing supplies she
calls “ButerflyWish Baskets,” along with a personal note with words of encouragement. Annalise has recently delivered four “ButterflyWish Baskets” to Albany Medical Center’s Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders of Northeastern New York. Aware of the overwhelming costs associated with treating eating disorders, Annalise hopes to help offset the cost of treatment, travel, and counseling by creating a “ButterflyWish” Grant when more funds are raised. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health disorder, yet
many people never receive treatment, Cheryl Marron says. Residential treatment can cost around $30,000 or more a month. Counseling sessions cost roughly $250 per session. Education, awareness, prevention and support are the key elements to fighting this disease. Recent studies have identified eating disorders as a genetic, neurological, and a biological disease intensified by social influences that increase the chances of suffering with an eating disorder. This disease can have a multitude of additional diagnoses, such as anxiety disorders, OCD,
depression and bipolar disorder. Flutters of Hope Inc. seeks the community’s support to help Annalise Marron fulfill her wish to help others fight Eating Disorders. All donations will go to recipients of “ButterflyWish Baskets” and “ButterflyWish” Grants in the Capital Region. For more information on how to support, please visit fluttersofhopeinc.org or contact Cheryl Marron at hello@ fluttersofhopeinc.org or 716818-0170. Maggie Callesano can be reached at fundraising@ fluttersofhopeinc.org.
H.O.P.E Adoption Center Reopens Doors by Appointment Only WILTON — The H.O.P.E. Adoption and Education Center, located in the Wilton Mall, is open by appointment only and operating under all mandated COVID-19 safety measures and protocols per NYS Department of Health. The center originally opened on Jan. 26, 2020, and occupies almost 3,000 sq. ft. next to the former Sears store, which is soon to be Saratoga Hospital offices. Adoptable cats, in high demand during this time of social isolation, are once again available at the H.O.P.E. Adoption and Education Center. With COVID restrictions resulting in many people having more time at home
and fewer social activities, people have realized that this a perfect time to adopt. Unfortunately, their access to adoptable animals has also been limited. Most shelters and rescues were closed at some point, though H.O.P.E. kept the purpose of the center alive through dog and cat adoptions, handled with limited contact and without the benefit of public adoption events or access to the center. The re-opening of the center, by appointment, gets them a step closer to easy, open access for want-to-be adopters. Even this limited re-opening, will allow H.O.P.E. to better serve those looking to adopt. H.O.P.E. will also continue to produce virtual events.
Wendy Mongillo, founder and executive director of H.O.P.E. said, “having the center open by appointment is progress and we are so excited to have cats back at the center. Even though we only opened less than two months before COVID concerns closed the Mall, we were already having a significant impact on the community. We adopted-out hundreds of cats and dogs as well as beginning to establish the center as a go-to event space, with programs like dog adoption events, training workshops, cat yoga, and petrelated art exhibits. We will work toward a return to full operations as conditions safely permit.”
Programs are currently being redesigned and offered via Zoom. More educational and social programs are also being created for virtual participation until the center can open safely once again. "It’s important for people to know that cat and dog Fosters are still crucial to our mission. Donor support is also critical whether it comes through fundraising events or direct donations,” reminded H.O.P.E. President, Kristina Kline. For appointments to meet adoptable pets, adoption information, volunteer and donation opportunities, call 518-450-7013 or visit hopeanimalrescue.org or Facebook.com/PetsHope.
Jim Dandy
The Dark Horse The Dark Horse Jim Dandy became infamous on August 16, 1930 when he ran in the Travers Stakes in Saratoga Springs. Jim Dandy was born in 1927. In his career he ran 141 races, winning only seven of them, he was in the money a mere 21 times! He was owned by Chaffee Earl and trained by John McKee. Frank Baker was his jockey for the 1930 Travers Stakes. The track conditions were muddy and slick due to rain before the race. At post time Gallant Fox was the favorite with odds of 1-2, while Jim Dandy’s odds were 100-1. Everyone expected the race of four horses to become a match race between Triple Crown Winner Gallant Fox and Whichone (odds of 7-5). Even the New York Governor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, came to watch the race! Jim Dandy beat Gallant Fox by an outstanding eight lengths because of Dandy’s preference for muddy tracks and Baker’s decision to ride along the rail. Jim Dandy shocked the 30,000 attendees and earned a stakes race named after him! Each year the Jim Dandy Stakes Race is held in Saratoga Springs. As for Jim Dandy, he was retired in 1939 and sold to his trainer, McKee. McKee noticed the horse was bored and gave him to a friend who trained him to be a show horse and jumper, which he enjoyed very much. For more, check out the new Jim Dandy Children’s Book available now at both stores! Marianne Barker and Maddy Zanetti are Co-Owners of The Dark Horse Mercantile and Impressions of Saratoga in Downtown Saratoga Springs. The Dark Horse brand is all about overcoming the odds and believing in yourself even if you are not the favorite. There are so many interesting Dark Horse stories both in and out of horse racing we wanted to share them with our friends who read the Saratoga TODAY family of publications… Stay tuned for weekly updates throughout the summer!
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REOPENING OF Saratoga
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The historic Roosevelt II Bathhouse at Saratoga Spa State Park. Photos provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the grand reopening of the historic Roosevelt II Bathhouse at Saratoga Spa State Park. First opened in 1935 by former New York governor and President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the iconic Georgian Revival-style bathhouse has been closed since falling into disuse in the 1980s. The bathhouse's reopening is part of a $2.3 million transformational project that is restoring and improving upon the grandeur of the Roosevelt Baths. "The Roosevelt II Bathhouse is a living piece of New York history that once provided a natural luxury experience to everyday New Yorkers, and by breathing new life into the facility, visitors will once again find themselves enjoying the peace and beauty of Saratoga's natural springs," Cuomo said. "New York's parks are a national treasure and we will continue our hard work across the state to not only maintain them, but make them better than ever and true must-see destinations." Under the NY Parks 2020 initiative, the bathhouse's historic lobby has been restored, new restrooms installed, new heating, ventilation and plumbing systems added, toxic asbestos removed, and programming space added for a planned artistic and wellness center.
Future plans include use of a portion of the 18,000 sq-ft facility by the not-for-profit group COESA. They will use 2,700 square feet to offer retreat experiences and classes in personal well-being, leadership, meditation, professional wellness training, and work-life balance. The facility will open once state regulations aimed at preventing spread of COVID-19 allow. "This bathhouse will be returning to its original purpose - the enjoyment, well-being and relaxation of those who visit," State Parks Commissioner Erik
Kulleseid said. "I commend Governor Cuomo for bringing this historic facility back to life." The new coffee shop will be operated by Saratoga Countybased Wired Coffee, which currently operates cafes in Malta and the city of Albany. The COESA facility is across from the Roosevelt Baths and Spa, and is part of the Roosevelt Campus, which includes Parks administrative offices and the Spa Little Theater, as well as two mirror-image mineral water public bathing facilities, and the Hall of Springs.
After the baths were dedicated by President Roosevelt, who was a proponent of curative mineral baths, the facility offered baths until early 1943, when it was converted into a military hospital for disabled veterans. After construction of the Veterans Administration hospital in Albany, the facility was used by State Parks as office space, a restoration shop
and storage until the building was closed in the late 1980s. There is 12,000 feet remaining in the renovated bathhouse to be redeveloped in the future. In 2019, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center received $2 million in Regional Economic Development Council funding to offer substantial new opportunities for public use of the space.
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ALL-SOURCES HANDLE FOR OPENING WEEKEND AT SARATOGA INCREASES BY MORE THAN 9% OVER 2019 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. announced that all-sources handle for Opening Weekend of the 2020 Saratoga summer meet totaled $80,325,660, a 9.4 percent increase over last year's Opening Weekend. Under New York State
guidelines, Saratoga Race Course is currently operating without spectators in attendance. In 2018, the opening weekend paid attendance at Saratoga was 109,395. Allsources handle was $71,671,188. In 2019, paid attendance
was 105,690. All-sources handle was $73,441,101. Saratoga's recently completed Opening Weekend, Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19, corresponds with the four-day period in 2019 from Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14.
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Revenue Recap, Park Perks, Rapid Testing & A Big Resignation continued from front page... Madigan estimated that revenue collection without any additional state or federal aid - at approximately $7.8 million less than the amount estimated for the pre-COVID world of 2020. As such, the 2021 general operating budget revenue is anticipated to be $40.9 million, down from the current year’s $48.7 million adopted budget. Madigan reported the following year-to-date comparisons: Sales Tax: year-to-date collection 19% lower than last year. More specifically - May 2020 is 37% less than May 2019. Occupancy Tax: year-to-date collection is 54% lower than last year at this time. Specifically, 2nd quarter collection is 78% less than 2nd quarter collections in 2019. Mortgage Tax: 0.24% lower than 2019, year-to-date. Some Good News: The state released 80% - or $1.86 million - of annual VLT aid amount to the city.
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS City officials said this week that a newly amended state law will provide greater clarity in enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols. The amended law comes in the wake of some businesses and municipalities alike requesting stronger language than what had previously been issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as an Executed Order. “The New York State Department of Health (on July 9) amended the Public Health Law, specifically Section 66, which codifies statutorily the requirements that Gov. Cuomo had implemented in the executive order and also imposed the ability for civil penalties associated with that, establishing authority for state and local municipalities to enforce those provisions,” City Attorney Vincent DeLeonardis said Tuesday. “So it’s something we’re looking at to address that’s not necessarily punitive or restrictive, but lets people know that health is a priority for Saratoga Springs,
that you can come here and feel comfortable,” said Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton. “We’ve been looking for ways to encourage and enforce people wearing face masks in and around Saratoga Springs. It continues to be a problem, and the problem has grown. We keep hearing from people who are uncomfortable to leave their homes, or uncomfortable to visit here because they’re afraid they’re not going to be safe and healthy if they visit our downtown,” she said, adding that the biggest problem is weekend nights on Caroline Street, where large crowds gather along the sidewalks outside late-night establishments. ‘It’s not really the bars and restaurants, they’re doing a great job, it’s the people who are coming downtown and wandering in big packs on the sidewalks (and) no one’s wearing a mask. So that to me is the more urgent situation for us to be able to address the safety issue through this public health amendment.” Dalton said during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “We’re not going to be scouring Broadway in the middle of the day, seeking out people who aren’t wearing masks.” DPW Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco argued that the police had better things to do than to enforce people wearing masks. Commissioner Dalton responded to say there already exists a police presence along Caroline Street, and actions there wouldn’t take away from any other safety issues in the city. Commissioner Madigan added that there is no reason why police wouldn’t want to ask large crowds who had gathered to
disperse or to don masks, and that pedestrians exhibiting safety measures also provide a positive display for local economic reasons in assuring people it is safe to visit and shop downtown. The amended Public Health Law – which may be read in its entirety on the NYS website under New York Codes, Rules and Regulations heading - contains some exemptions, and reads, in part: Any person who is over age two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or facecovering when in a public place and unable to maintain, or when not maintaining, social distance.
SARATOGA COUNTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESIGNS Saratoga County Director of Public Health Catherine Duncan announced this week that she will retire, effective July 31. As such, the agency is currently actively seeking to fill the position of Commissioner Of Health. The appointment to the position is for a term of six years at a salary of $132,446 plus benefits. Job responsibilities include to direct, manage and regulate the Department’s delivery of public health services throughout Saratoga County. Requirements include: being a physician currently registered to practice medicine in New York State and possessing two years of experience in administrative practice in a health-related organization or government agency. For more information about the position, call 518-885-2225, or go to: www. saratogacountyny.gov.
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROPRIETORS UTILIZE CITY PARKS The City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday, and Commissioner of Public Works Anthony “Skip” Scirocco announced Wednesday that Saratoga Springs based gyms, fitness trainers, and yoga studios are able to utilize Congress Park, High Rock Park, Geyser Road Veterans Memorial Park, and the Waterfront Park to host workout sessions without paying rental fees through Sept. 7. Health and wellness proprietors can host classes at the specified parks by filling out a rental use agreement. Regulations: No permanent equipment can be installed and a strict carry-in, carry-out procedure must be followed. Safety guidelines set forth by the CDC must be adhered to including mask wearing and social distancing. No loud speakers, loud music, or other activity interfering with others’ enjoyment of the park will be authorized. Providers must submit an anticipated schedule and location to inform the city of routine dates and times of
usage, and DPW will resolve any conflicts between providers and/or other renters of the parks; location preference will be given to paid renters. A Certificate of Insurance must also be furnished. Interested parties should contact Mary in the Department of Public Works at 518-587-3550 ext. 2555 or mary.castanza@saratoga-springs. org to obtain a rental agreement or for more information.
COVID-19 TESTING COVID-19 Testing Sites and Antibody Testing Sites for Saratoga County change frequently and are updated at the Saratoga County website. Currently, sites include: Saratoga Hospital and Wilton Medical Arts – where COVID-19 and Antibody testing are available to Saratoga County residents of all ages with a provider order; Malta Med Emergent Care - Provider order required, and Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Primary Care in Ballston Spa - Antibody testing only – available with provider order. Appointment information, criteria for testing, and a regularly updated list of testing sites is available at: www.saratogacountyny.gov.
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GOT CHANGE? Coin Shortage Hits Home
continued from front page... USA Today reported the coin shortage is due to an increased demand in coins. As the coronavirus spread across the world earlier this year, business closures and crippled economic activity in the United States developed as a result. That caused the circulation of coins to drop off significantly. The U.S. Mint, which manufactures the nation’s coin supply, also decreased staffing in response to the pandemic. On June 11, the Federal Reserve acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the “normal circulation patterns for U.S. coin.” “In the past few months, coin deposits from depository institutions to the Federal Reserve have declined significantly and the U.S. Mint’s production of coin
also decreased due to measures put in place to protect its employees,” the Federal Reserve wrote in a statement. “The Federal Reserve is working on several fronts to mitigate the effects of low coin inventories.” Now, as the nation’s businesses have reopened, demand for coins has exceeded the available supply. Many businesses are posting signs outside asking for exact change or another form of payment. To help out these places of business, Adirondack Trust is going to start a mini campaign for coin return. Reilly said their financial institution has coin machines that sort and deposit coins for a fee. “We are implanting to make our customers and the community aware that they can take their coins and turn them in fee free,” Reilly said.
The goal is to encourage members of the community to return change that the bank then recycles. The machines allow a direct deposit or can be converted into cash and other banks are thinking along similar lines in regards to returning coins. CNN reported the Community State Bank in Wisconsin launched a Coin Buy Back Program, which offers a $5 bonus for every $100 worth of coins turned in to any of its seven locations. Anyone who brings by coins, whether they’re a bank customer or not, can receive up to a maximum coin bonus of $500. Forbes reported that actions were being taken to try and boost coins back into normal circulation to help stop the shortage. The Federal Reserve said they’re working with the U.S. Mint to minimize any constraints on Mint production and is advising banks and other depository institutions to only order what they absolutely need in terms of coins.
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SARATOGA TODAY MY NAME IS STEWART WHITE.
I am a 66-year-old Afro American man, born and raised right here in our wonderful city of Saratoga Springs, NY. I am a 1st time author of a historical seven-chapter series of installments. This series ran over 13 months concluding in March of 2020. It is called Saratoga’s Best Kept Secret. The story of an exclusive private members-only club, (The Reading Room) that hosts some of the country’s wealthiest members, who all had a love of Thoroughbred horseracing. What makes this such a historical story is that the class of hard workers that helped make this club so great, were a small group of black men and women, who were the backbone of this exclusive and somewhat very secretive club. I was an employee there for 17 years, 14 years as a waiter and I helped care for some of the country’s elite. From the years of 1972 until 1989, I serviced the likes of NY Giants Owner Wellington Mara, NY Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, Ogden Phipps, Socialite Molly Wilmot, Saratoga’s own socialites the
late C.V. & Marylou Whitney, Jockey Angel Cordero and former NY Jets owner Sonny Werblin, just to name a few. The list could go on and on.
I am writing this testimonial to thank Simply Saratoga Magazine and its editor Chris Vallone Bushee. She took a chance on me and my story, where other local magazines would not. It turned out to be a very successful series that has even had some Reading Room members impressed. Thank you again Chris, Graphic Designer Marisa Scirocco, Carol Godette, who wrote a great introduction and all the wonderful staff at Saratoga TODAY. You are all true professionals and I have nothing but praise and admiration for all of you!! Thank you for a job well done,
- STEWART C. WHITE
Week of July 24 – July 30, 2020
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TO THE EDITOR: Family Detention Facilities
Although it isn’t on the news, nearly a hundred families seeking safety in the U.S. from violence and persecution have been locked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Berks family detention center in Pennsylvania and two detention facilities in Dilley and Karnes City, Texas. Held in indefinite detention, they feel they are sitting ducks for COVID‐19, which runs rampant in the family detention centers. Declaring these detention facilities are “on fire,” a federal judge ordered ICE to release all children by July 17. Judge Gee doesn’t have the power to order the release of the parents, too, but we do. ICE will only release families together if they feel the cost of sustained outrage and pressure from people across the country. Right now, we have a choice: family unity or family separation. Our community must tell ICE: refugees are welcome here.
- KATHERINE DONNELLY, SARATOGA SPRINGS
Week of July 24 – July 30, 2020
BALLSTON SPA 29 Kasey Pass, Unit 29, $253,821. Brookview Court Inc./Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Joel Patrie and Sarah Hill. 374 Goode St., $551,000. Patrick and Sarina Ciraulo sold property to Danny Rubin II. 507 Randall Rd., $340,000. Sophia and Gabriele Marruso, Jr. sold property to Daniel Cavanagh. 94 Lancaster Court, $408,348. Bordeau Builders Inc. sold property to John and Eileen Schneider.
CLIFTON PARK 4 Jordan Court, $249,900. James Young sold property to Ramesh and Vendeanand Brijmohan. 23 Wheeler Dr., $267,500. Mathew Cantore sold property to Jaclyn Banfield. 23 Fairhill Rd., $422,000. Jonathan Montag sold property to Jon and Alexis Keller. 89 Balsam Way, $677,000. Matthew and Meghan Cross sold property to David and Heidi Decker. 24 Berkshire Dr., $287,500. Jordi Aladro (as Successor Trustee) sold property to Amparo and Jeremiah Healey. 5204 Forest Pointe Dr. S, $178,765. Theresa Benway sold property to Katie Rose. 23 Montgomery Way, $286,898. Jessica Bailey sold property to Kevin Pignatelli and Kristin Shanahan. 394 Vischer Ferry Rd., $399,000. John and Denise Zumbo sold property to Andrew and Victoria Gorman. 3 South Barney Rd., $300,000. Alan Brownell sold property to Michelle Hutchins and Eric Weinhold. 13 Blueberry Lane, $468,000. Feng Wang and Xue Dong sold property to Jessica Difazio and Susan Roggenkamp. Route 146, $190,000. Frank Parisi (by Co Execs) and Janet Evans sold property to Woodhaven Land Partners.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
9 Canterbury Rd., $317,500. Patricia Russell sold property to David Neff.
24C Idared Lane, $367,170. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Ruth Kelleher.
1 Mill Creek Rd., $297,000. Gaardsman Properties LLC sold property to Brendon and Sara Emery.
38 Linden Park Dr., $406,335. United Residential Group LLC sold property to Andrew and Stacia Wilcox.
37 Mesacosa Rd., $157,400. Eleanor Morreale (as Trustee) sold property to Paul and Katherine Litterer.
GALWAY Lake Rd., $30,000. Steven and Barbara Beck sold property to Lakeview Lodge LLC. 2690 May Rd., $260,000. Carolyn Tranter sold property to Karen Schmieder.
GREENFIELD 137 Medbury Rd., $480,000. Harris and Diane Unger sold property to Jesse and Humeyra Older. 551 Middle Grove Rd., $274,000. David and Michele Lhommedieu sold property to Jason Rhude and Nicole Breen.
HALFMOON 72 Smith Rd., $298,000. William and Maryann Yarosz sold property to Jimmie and Leslie Daniels. 135 Monmouth Way, $156,000. Carlos Rodriguez and Stacy Flores sold property to Michael Nicastro. 122 Monmouth Way, $149,484. Jennifer Brown (as Trustee) and Jason Sableski (as Trustee) sold property to Christopher Offermann. 8 Wilden Way, $230,000. Donna Neary (as Trustee) sold property to David Duval, Jr. and Sydney Foley. 5A Macoun Dr., $303,570. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Cynthia and Richard Roginski. 50 Dormie Ave., $277,895. Fairways of Halfmoon LLC sold property to Deborah Ritz. 85 Pruyn Hill Rd., $265,000. Joseph Urbanski (Ind and as Agent) and Cheryl Squirrell sold property to Thomas Richardson.
MALTA 3 Parkway Circle, $371,000. John and Frances Barbara sold property to James and Laurie Salmon. 775 Malta Ave. Ext, $287,000. Daniel Johnson sold property to Amy Decoteau. 15 Arrowwood Place, $179,900. Katrina Howey sold property to Ryan Arno. Barn Alley Rear, $32,000. Edward Rich sold property to Terry Conrad. 65 Blue Spruce Lane, $315,000. Richard and Beverly Desrochers sold property to Angela Doe and Jennifer Waite.
MOREAU 11 John St., $225,000.Christopher Reagan sold property to Nicole and Chrystal Ryle.
TOWN OF SARATOGA 237 Broad St., $100,000. Lakeview Servicing LLC (by Atty) sold property to Ellen Leszczynski.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 180 Old Schuylerville Rd., $760,000. Kristian and Courtney Rhein sold property to Brian Carkner and Dirk Manhin. 268 Broadway, Unit 406, $1,575,000. Steven and Joy Heyman sold property to Deborah Reynolds and Carol Kautzman. 13 Orenda Spring Dr., $172,500. Jerry Huffman sold property to Daniel Robero. 26 Cleveland Ave., $305,000. Stephen Musci sold property to Heidi Whitman Desposito. 16 Wagon Wheel Trail, $143,850. Wells Fargo Bank sold property to AJS Masonry Inc. 5 Iris Dr., $905,000. Nicholas Kondo (as Trustee and Life Tenant) sold property to Bryan and Jacquelyn Wallin.
PO 27 Jumel Place, $1,387,489. Downton Walk LLC sold property to Debra and Peter Rosecrans, Sr. 55 Vichy Dr., $305,000. Patricia Hatfield and Robert Carlin sold property to Steven Rosenblum and Eric Rudy. 179 Church St., $460,000. Terry and Anita Martin sold property to Jeffrey Gritsavage and Michele Ambrosino.
STILLWATER 22 Secretariat Lane, $300,000. Cynthia Bourne sold property to Bruno Hofmann (as Trustee). 6 Cedar Bluff Court, $642,500. Evan Tublitz sold property to Scott and Kathleen Shepherd.
13 WILTON 1 New Kent Dr., $20,000. John Hughes and Jennifer Hughes sold property to John Hughes. 2 Knollwood Dr., $332,000. Robert and Mariah Mosley sold property to Bradley and Alyssa Casacci. 4 Daffodil Dr., $780,000. Kevin and Linda Breen sold property to Craig and Molly Cook. 11 Tawny Terrace, $325,000. Richard Bryan sold property to Ashley Reda. 48 Burnham Rd., $389,400. Nathan and Kelly Gagnon sold property to David Haley. 85 Jones Rd., $309,000. Lars and Maureen Mallach sold property to Patrick Baker.
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Local IDAs Can Provide Financial Assistance by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) can now provide financial assistance to COVID-19 impacted small businesses and nonprofits within the county. This past month, Govonor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that gives IDAs the authority to provide grants and loans to businesses and nonprofits with 50 or fewer employees. The new bill will expire on Dec. 31, 2021 or when the state of emergency for coronavirus ends.
A grant of up to $10,000 per applicant is one option IDAs can provide. The grants can be used for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and, according to the law, “installing fixtures necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” such as safety shields. IDAs can also provide interest free loans up to $25,000 per applicant to pay for employee salaries, rent, utilities and other expenses. The loans have a one-year term after a grace period. How each IDA loan program works, however, is based on local agency leaders. Rod Sutton, president of Saratoga County IDA, said the
board would host a discussion this week about their program. “Right now we are going to gather and review the legislation. We’re going to get our sevenmember board to sit down and discuss the grant loan program,” Sutton said. “One of the biggest problems we have now is we can’t meet in public, so we are going to coordinate a Zoom or phone meeting. We expect to meet sooner rather than later to set up a program so we can go public with it and decide what the parameters will be for any applicant.” Sutton said they would discuss the terms of how much they have to offer for each grant and loan. The board plans to project a three-year income expense that allows them to have a better idea on the monies available for the grant and loan. “We’ll be sitting down with our chief financial officer and the full board to see how much money we can afford to allocate,” Sutton said.
When the legislation passed to make this program possible, Clifton Park IDA Chairman and Clifton Park County Supervisor Jonathan Schopf, with the
unanimous support of the Board of the IDA, made the decision to provide direct grant support to our small business community, allocating $100,000 of its fund balance towards this grant program which will be available to businesses located within Clifton Park, according to their website. Grants will be available in tiers of $1,000, $3,000, $5,000, and $7,000. Schopf said in the release: “Simple, easy to apply for financial relief for our small business community is a priority for the IDA. These grants are easy to apply for, 100% forgivable, come with no strings attached and will be locally distributed and administered to support our business community.” To receive any funding from IDAs, businesses and nonprofits must be located within the County or Town of the IDA agency. Notification will be given to the community for any public meeting of the IDA. The Saratoga County IDA is located at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa and can be reached online at www.saratogacountyida. org/about-us/ or phone at 518-884-4705.
Week of July 24 – July 30, 2020
Freihofer’s Run for Women Shows Community Support ALBANY — Representatives from the Freihofer’s Run for Women recently presented a check for $7,600 to the Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region and the United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s The Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund. Funds came from event registration and donations made by participants during online registration. The Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund has provided 104 grants to organizations on the frontlines of the pandemic, including Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc. (CSSC), which has made adjustments to its Senior Dining, Umbrella and Transportation programs and has expanded its capacity to operate seven days a week. For the last few months, CSSC has provided 1,200 nutritious takeout and home delivered lunches and more than 325 dinners weekly to seniors in Albany County. Photo: Freihofer’s Run for Women: Shown (L to R) are:
AHI Offers Free Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Health Institute’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) team is offering free health insurance enrollment assistance to individuals who are losing unemployment benefits at the end of July. Some community members who are receiving unemployment as a result of losing their job because of the COVID-19 pandemic, may also be losing their health insurance coverage as of July 31. The EASE team is available now for free telephone assistance to help such individuals get and/or continue to receive the coverage they need. The EASE program covers Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties. To schedule a free appointment, please call 1-866872-3740, or visit: ahihealth.org/ ease/appointment-request.
Roslyn Cardish, director of strategic engagement & partnerships, United Way of the Greater Capital Region; Kristen Hislop, co-director, Freihofer’s Run for Women; Diane Conroy-LaCivita, executive director, Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc.; and, John Eberle, president and CEO, The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.
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Puzzles Across 1 Talked into, with “on” 5 Calyx part 10 Typical artist’s apartment 14 Samoan capital 15 Amtrak option 16 Cabinet dept. formed under Carter 17 Doughnut order from a king? 19 Fifty percent up front? 20 Recorded 21 GPS info 23 Pisa possessive 24 Recording device 25 Musicians given to tippling? 28 Writer LeShan 29 Is next to 31 Sergeant Bilko, to friends 32 Tapestry thread 33 Saturn models 34 Set of data within an atmospheric analysis? 40 Quarterback Tony 41 Swamplike 42 Protection against Mr. Decay Germ, in old ads 44 Continued violently 45 MDX ÷ X 48 Occupants of a well-insulated nest? 50 One of the Coen brothers 52 “10538 Overture” gp. 53 Ocean bird 54 Gets rid of 55 M’s favorite agent 57 How perfume is sold ... and this puzzle’s title 60 Commercial exchange fee 61 Ames native 62 Future ENT’s exam 63 “You’ve Got Mail” co-star 64 Grabs 65 Turtles, sometimes Down 1 Biblical seductress 2 Offered a view
3 Shoeless Joe Jackson portrayer in “Field of Dreams” 4 Mother of Perseus 5 Marquis de __ 6 Prefix with friendly 7 Product with a Simpsons set 8 Last Olds models 9 Andy Panda creator 10 Took charge 11 Two-run homer situation 12 Like “executrix,” e.g. 13 Old TV parts 18 Urban __ 22 “Beauty is bought by judgement of the __”: Shakespeare 25 Fit and muscular 26 Certain footrest 27 Verve 30 Quilting party
34 Math branch concerned with surfaces 35 Rain forest region 36 Beyond slender 37 Former PBS “Mystery!” host 38 Extractable natural resource 39 Louisiana genre featuring the accordion 40 Grain-based treat 43 “Understood, Cap’n” 44 His stories inspired “Guys and Dolls” 45 Luck 46 Pet that needs a sitter? 47 Many Alaska maps 49 “__ non sufficit”: the world is not enough 51 Outdo 54 Beltway VIPs 56 Put on 58 BOAC competitor 59 Storied cauldron stirrer
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Macrocosm, Microcosm
Macrocosm is any large, complex entity and microcosm is a miniature representation of something. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
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Food
Week of July 24 – July 30, 2020
Starting Small
Begins with Dreaming BIG Owl Wood Farm
WILTON MALL Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.
by Mary Pratt for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.
Argyle Cheese Farmer
(left): Elihu Farm
Iced Mocha
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efore Bob and I started Elihu Farm, we lived in New Scotland, self-employed writing about acid precipitation and climate change (before it became a ‘hot topic’).
Eventually one of us said, “We should do something agricultural.” Soon we bought our Elihu Farm in Easton, named for Revolutionary Patriot, Elihu Gifford. Instead of raising vegetables and berries, the book left in our house, “Raising Sheep the Modern Way,” pushed us that way. We’ve raised sheep since 1987. And concentrate on lamb cuts, pastured eggs, and wool.
“About two years ago, I started coffee roasting.” with sustainable beans. “It’s like making wine, or cooking,” she said. “…more creative and flexible.”
The way we started has made me curious about how other Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendors began.
Mark Bascom and Lindsay Fisk planted Owl Wood Farm in Salem five years ago. They heard owls in woods at a leased farm and their current farm.
Before we joined the Market, we met Marge and Dave Randles. Dave and his brother ran Randles dairy farm, founded in 1860 in Argyle. Dave explained, “Seventeen years ago, the price of milk was abysmal, so we thought of doing value-added products.” Making cheese was Dave’s first idea, at Argyle Cheese Farm. But “Marge is a visionary,” he said, “who thought about a variety of products.” They offer fantastic yogurt, award-winning cheese, cheese spreads, cultured buttermilk, smoothies, gelato, and more. Check out tzatziki sauce, new breads, doughnuts, and baked goods. When the Market needed a new coffee vendor, Beth Trattel, Something’s Brewing, at first shared a small space with Argyle Cheese Farmer. “The Market was a better fit than my coffee shop in Greenwich.”
Her Battenkill River Coffee has several varieties, and she blends her own teas, blueberry lavender this week. In addition, she makes lemonade, iced black tea, iced mocha, Italian cream soda.
They studied environmental science at two colleges, including sustainable agriculture. Lindsay explained, “We started working on farms during summers, and took various apprenticeships after college.” After the apprenticeships, they decided to raise Certified Naturally Grown vegetables, herbs, and strawberries. Lindsay said, “It’s a grassroots alternative to the National Organic Program, and we do it so we can be third-party verified.” At Farmers’ Market, salad greens are the most popular. Saratoga Farmers’ Market runs at Wilton Mall 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter: www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/weekly-newsletter.
Yields: 1 serving
INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 8 oz. iced coffee* of your choice
• 4 oz. chocolate milk* • Fresh mint* for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Simply pour over iced coffee and chocolate milk over ice and shake. Garnish with fresh mint. Recipe shared by Something’s Brewing.
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Food
Week of July 24 – July 30, 2020
A Gift Worth Giving Hello my Foodie Friends !
While we are spending more time in our homes this summer, many of us are cooking more then ever. This could mean that your knives are starting to get the “work out” that may leave them dull. This summer is a great time to get for Saratoga TODAY your knives back that edge that prevents injuries and assists with properly cutting our hot weather culinary favorites. I recall one of my family members mentioned that she and her husband keep their knives very dull so as to minimize the potential of injury. I noted that this has become a problem that requires a solution, but they’ve arrived at the wrong one. Even the finest knives will dull with regular use, but periodic sharpening will restore the blade’s keen edge. A dull knife requires greater force, tears at food, tires the hand and increases the odds of cutting yourself. Dull knives cause infinitely worse and more frequent injuries than sharp ones for a few reasons. Dull knives require more pressure to use, which can make them prone to slipping. And if they do, they hit with that much more force, and result in a more ragged, much harder to heal injury than one a sharp knife would make. Yes, it is possible to sharpen and hone your knives at home, and it’s something everyone should do to preserve the integrity of your blades (and, again, stay safe). Forestalling kitchen bloodshed by overcompensating with the effort on your knife should be one of your priorities. If you have your knives sharpened by a professional once or twice a year, you can maintain them without too much hassle. Therefore, let me set your knife edge to factory sharp so you can concentrate on other holiday matters. It is OK to be kind to yourself sometimes. You can tell when your knife is dull, but a good rule of thumb is to try to slice through a tomato or a piece of paper. If the blade goes through anything but easily, it’s time to sharpen or have them sharpened by John.
by John Reardon
Once you get your knives professionally sharpened, it is important to keep them sharp. I will go into brands when you stop in and share a cup of Joe with me on some cold winter’s day. The best advice I can give is that a good knife is the one that best fits your hand and is a sharp! You could own the most expensive knife in the world but if it’s dull it’s not as good as a sharp $10 knife. Even a good knife will lose some of its sharpness with time. However, sharpening a knife is easy if you have the right tool and know how to use it. Great tools help yield great results. The use of steel or a hand sharpener can help make your knives last a lifetime. Here are some options on how to keep your knife sharp once they are sharpened by a Pro (me):
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• salt and pepper to taste • garlic powder to taste • 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Chromium-plated Honing steel: Sharpening steels with a chromiumplated, grooved surface deliver a good re-sharpening result and are relatively immune to damages (my favorite). • Ceramics: Sharpening steels with a ceramics blade sharpen gently and carefully. However, the ceramics blade is sensitive to shock. A fall can easily damage it. • Diamond: Honing steels with a diamond coating of the blade deliver a particularly fine re-sharpening result. The average life span is shorter, though, because the coating tends to wear off with time. HOW TO SHARPEN KNIVES CORRECTLY: • Place the knife blade against the tip of the sharpening steel at an angle of approximately 20 degrees and 15 degrees for Asian style knives. • Pull the knife down and across the steel, describing a slight arc. • Repeat on the back of the steel to sharpen the other side of the blade. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 five to ten times, alternating the left and right side of the blade. It is very important to maintain the angle of 20 or 15 degrees and to run the full length of the cutting edge along the steel from the hilt to the tip of the knife. The speed of the movement is not important. Use finesse - not brute force! WITH A 2 STAGE HAND SHARPENER: • Place your sharpener on a flat surface. Hold the sharpener with one hand and the knife handle with the other. Insert knife blade fully into the slot. • Apply moderate downward pressure (remember finesse) on the blade while pulling the knife toward you through the appropriate notch. • Repeat this action, always pulling from heel to tip (never back and forth) through the carbide or the ceramic notch. The first stage carbide (coarse) sharpens dull edges. The second stage ceramic (fine) provides a polished, razor sharp edge. A reasonably sharp knife may only require light honing. Getting your knives sharpened is a great gift to give yourself or to someone who may be working with dull knives. Find that unique, unexpected gift for the person who already has everything and give the gift of professionally sharpened knives. It is a gift worth giving. We have a great assortment of knives to get your Foodie started with using their skills. At Compliments to the Chef, Your neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, we professionally sharpen knives. Stop in and ask me any questions you may have. A great knife is in the hand of the beholder and a sharp knife is up to you. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John & Paula
INGREDIENTS • 2-4 petite steaks or slice into 1” slices larger steaks
WITH A HONING STEEL Generally, three different materials are being used for Honing steels:
• 2-4 pounds baby potatoes, diced • 2-6 tablespoons salted butter, soft enough to mash with a fork one tablespoon per steak, plus two tablespoons for potatoes • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl combine butter, garlic, and dried herbs and set aside. Season steaks generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides. 2. Place skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with oil. Sear steaks for 2-3 minutes one each side until nice and browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 3. Add potatoes to the skillet, season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and sauté 3-5 minutes until browned. Push potatoes to one side of the pan and return steaks to the other side of the pan. 4. Transfer to oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and steak is cooked to your preferred doneness. 5. Immediately after removing from oven, place a dollop of the garlic butter on each steak and the rest on the potatoes and let it melt over the food before stirring the potatoes to coat in butter and then topping with chopped thyme and parsley before serving.
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Saratoga’s Star Radio
Launches Marketing Campaign Giveaway for Local Businesses
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga’s Star Radio on 93.3FM, 1160AM, and 900AM, is looking to help three local businesses advertise their company’s reopening through an enterto-win a $10,000 Marketing Campaign Contest. There will be three prizes awarded, worth $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500. To participate in the $10K Marketing Campaign Contest, businesses are asked to hang up a Star Radio Open/Closed sign and take a photo of their storefront with the sign on display. Photos can then be submitted on the Star website at starsaratoga.com. Once a business has registered for the contest, their name will be added to a new business directory on the Star Radio website. The contest entry deadline is 12 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Prizes will be awarded on Friday, Sept. 4 on the Star Morning Show with John
Meaney in the 8 a.m. hour. First Prize includes six months of airtime on Saratoga’s Star Radio, six boosted posts on social media, a Pre-Roll streaming ad on Star’s mobile app for one month and a display ad on starsaratoga.com for one year. Second Prize includes three months of airtime, three boosted posts on social media, a Pre-Roll streaming ad on Star’s mobile app for one month and a display ad on the Star website for six months. Third Prize includes one month of radio airtime, one boosted post on social media and a display ad on starsaratoga.com for three months. A full list of contest rules and eligibility requirements is available on starsaratoga.com. Locally owned and operated, Saratoga’s Star Radio offers a mix of music, local news and relevant information to listeners living in the Saratoga region.
Week of July 24 – July 30, 2020
Car Wash for A Cause Saturday in Corinth CORINTH — Adirondack Center Stage (ACS) will host a “social-distanced-per-Covidguidelines car wash” from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Saturday, July 25 at the corner of Main and Maple Streets in Corinth. Stay in your car as the kids wash away the dirt! All donations will benefit the 2020 Summer Theatre Workshop
programs for young people in the Northern Saratoga County area. ACS runs an intensive five-week theater program for youth ages 8-18, bringing a high quality production to the stage in the middle of summer for the past 11 years. This year they are having zoom workshops and outdoor sessions on music,
costuming, technical stage work, choreography, script writing, fine art, and other elements of arts experiences. The program is open to children of all abilities, background, and experience levels. More information can be found at: www.adkcenterstage.org or on their Facebook page. For more information call 518-744-7396.
Tang Teaching Museum Receives $1.5M Grant from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
Sunny Ra, The Laurie M. Tisch Educator for K-12 and Community Programs, speaks with students in the 2018 exhibition Dona Nelson: Stand Alone Paintings at the Tang Teaching Museum. Photograph by Chris Massa.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College received a $1.5 million grant from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, the museum announced this week. The grant will build the Tang’s endowment and expand K-12 and community educational programming throughout the region and beyond. The Tang’s educational program usually reaches more than 8,000 people of all ages each year through programs in the museum like the popular Family Saturdays, as well as workshops at
schools, libraries, and community centers, especially in underserved urban, rural, and suburban areas across the region. These programs often feature interpretive exercises of artwork in exhibitions or from the Tang collection, and art-making projects. Since the pandemic, the program has moved online to offer a wealth of art-making activities at tang.skidmore.edu/tang-athome. Museum educators also conduct teacher training for K-12 educators from around the region. The grant will endow a key Tang position, which will now be called The Laurie M. Tisch
Educator for K-12 and Community Programs. The grant will also fund programming to expand the Museum’s reach to new audiences, especially school students and adults in traditionally underserved areas. The Tang Teaching Museum was founded in 2000 and will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2020 with a series of exhibitions. Details and programs will be announced in the coming months. The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund is a New York City-based foundation that strives to improve access and opportunity for all New Yorkers and foster healthy and vibrant communities.
Arts & 21 Entertainment
Week of July 24 – July 30, 2020
WALKING TOUR
of Congress Park Saturday
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs History Museum President Charlie Kuenzel and Executive Director James Parillo lead a tour of Congress Park Saturday July, 25. The tour takes place 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The walk will include the many mineral springs and historic landmarks located in the park and
discussions about the history and founding of the city. The tour is limited to 20 participants. The cost per person is $20, $15 for members of the History Museum. Tour tickets also include admission to the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino, located in Congress Park. All guests must wear facemasks
at all times and adhere to social distancing regulations. Participants should meet in front of the Canfield Casino by 10:50 a.m. Pre-paid reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets can be purchased the day of the walk, if any spots are available. To purchase a reservation, call the History Museum at 518-584-6920, ext. 102.
Talking About Statues in Congress Park? Perhaps Some Consideration Should Be Made for Music Man Francis Johnson
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In 1821, renowned composer, musician, show man and bandleader Francis Johnson was hired to come to Saratoga and entertainer summer visitors at Congress Hall. The Philadelphia-born fiddle player had adapted his musical skills to the newly designed keyed bugle which earned him high prominence on the early 19th century concert circuit, providing him bookings all across North America as well as overseas. Born a free black man, Johnson led his band in Saratoga Springs for more than 20 years between 1821 and 1843 - missing only the 1840 season. He played to overflow crowds that invited extended bookings. "The groves and spacious halls of Saratoga resounded with the notes of this enchanting bugle and violin," reads one anonymously penned local review of the era, praising Johnson and his band's performance of "music from all the recent operas, together with waltzes, gallopades, marches and quicksteps." Johnson performed twice a day in Congress Park and alternated evenings at Congress Hall and the United States Hotel. His compositions included pieces titled in honor of the region
City Proclamations Honor Solomon Northup, AIM Services, CDTA continued from back cover... Although northern-based blacks were said to be free, many were kidnapped and brought South where they would be sold. In 1800, all of Saratoga County had 358 slaves. By 1810, the figure was 107. At the time of Northup’s abduction 30 years later, census figures list a total of four slaves in the entire state of New York. By comparison, southern states like Georgia showed 280,000; South Carolina more than 320,000 and Virginia recorded nearly a half million slaves among the population in the 1840s. Solomon Northup Day, launched by local resident Renee Moore, was first designated in Saratoga Springs in 1999. A plaque commemorating Northup was fixed outside the Saratoga Visitors Center on the corner of Congress Street and Broadway.
Northup’s book was published shortly after his release in 1853. In 2013, a film adaptation of Northup’s book, titled “12 Years A Slave,” garnered numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best Picture of the Year. A second city proclamation honored the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Capital District Transit Authority on Aug. 1 and noted that in its highest ridership year CDTA had secured 17.1 million riders. A third proclamation expressed appreciation for the work conducted by AIM Services, Inc., who have residential and community-based services to people with disabilities since 1979 in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties, and was read in advance of next week’s 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Frank “Francis” Johnson.
- "Saratoga," "Congress Hall," and "Ballston," among them. He entertained families with cheerful marches, livened up parties with cotillions - brisk, lively dance tunes, enjoyed by audiences that included James Monroe and John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. For his band, Johnson hired what was regarded as some of the best black musicians of the
early 19th century, and shortly before his death in 1844, he staged what are believed to be some of the first integrated concerts in America. The bandleader was recognized in Saratoga Springs on July 20, 1978 – which was declared Frank Johnson Day, in a proclamation issued by the city of Saratoga Springs and signed by Mayor Raymond Watkin.
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Entertainment
Week of July 24 – July 30, 2020
Movie Nights S A R ATO GA A R T S: Grants Opportunities for Artists, Organizations at Pitney Meadows Farm
July 27 & Aug. 3
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Pitney Meadows is bringing the silver screen to the Farm with two Drive-In Movie Nights. Monday, July 27: “Biggest Little Farm” (Rated PG): Festivalcontending documentary about the misadventures and triumphs of two newbie farmers learning to work with nature and the land. Watch the trailer for “The Biggest Little Farm.” Monday, Aug. 3: “Rocky” (Rated PG): The classic movie about the Philly underdog fighter
played by Sly Stallone, taking on the world of boxing and finding love (and the best coach ever, played by Burgess Meredith). Watch the trailer for “Rocky.” Gates open: 7 p.m. Movie begins: 8:45 p.m. Food and beverage served: 7:30-10 p.m. Price: $10 per car. Food and beverages extra. Pitney Meadows Community Farm is located at 223 West Ave. Space available for 150 cars, distanced for safety. To secure a spot, go to: www. pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts has opened up the application process for its 2021 Decentralization Grants cycle. Designated as a Decentralized Grants Program (DEC) site by the New York State Council on the Arts, Saratoga Arts provides regrant funding for arts and cultural projects throughout Fulton, Montgomery and Saratoga Counties each year. Saratoga Arts’ Decentralization Grants Program offers three categories of grant funding: Community Arts Grants for qualified organizations, Artist
“Caffè
Grants to support individual artists and their work and Arts Education Grants for short-term artist residencies that take place in the community or in schools. The deadline to apply for Saratoga Arts Decentralization Grants for projects taking place in 2021 is Nov. 6, 2020. Informative grants educational sessions have been scheduled as a series of webinars from end of July through September, with additional live seminars on-site at the Arts Center that will only run if it is safe to do so at that point. All interested
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new and returning applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these sessions to learn all about our new fully online application process and other important details and changes in program guidelines made in response to the pandemic’s impact on the arts. The first set of Grants Webinars will be offered through Zoom video conferencing For more details on the application process, grants guidelines, deadlines, requirements and informational grants webinars, please go to: saratoga-arts.org.
SPAC”
Returns to Premiere "Mavis 80, A Newport Folk Revival" to be Streamed on SPAC Grounds July 31
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that "Caffè Lena @ SPAC" will return to premiere a special, limited screening of 'Mavis 80, A Newport Folk Revival' on the SPAC Grounds at 8 p.m. on July 31. The broadcast, which was previously recorded live in Los Angeles at The Theatre At Ace Hotel on May 22, 2019, is exclusive to Newport Folk Festival and "Caffe Lena @ SPAC." The SPAC lawn is the only place where the concert will be streamed in person, with a limited capacity of only 50 people, and with carefully mapped out, socially-distanced seating and rigorous COVID protocols. “This is a very emotional moment for us, to be able to open our gates again for the communal enjoyment of great music-making. To be able to partner with Caffè Lena and Newport Folk Festival around artists like Mavis Staples, Trombone Shorty and Deva Mahal -- all SPAC Jazz Fest favorites
-- makes this event incredibly meaningful,” says Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The broadcast 'Mavis 80, A Newport Folk Revival,' is the premiere of Mavis Staples' 80th birthday celebration in Los Angeles, following shows in New York and Nashville. Staples was joined by Jason Isbell, Phoebe Bridgers, Brandi Carlile, M. Ward, Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison, Dawes’ Griffin and Taylor Goldsmith, Benjamin Booker, Ben Harper, Lucius, Trombone Shorty, Joe Henry, Son Little, the War & Treaty, and more. The show was produced by Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. and proceeds from the "Caffè Lena @ SPAC" screening will support the Foundation's music education programs. This "Caffè Lena @ SPAC" event will take place rain or shine around SPAC's new concession building, "The Pines," and its new HD screen. Designated 10X10 lawn spaces will be allocated and
reserved for ticket buyers. Tickets are available to purchase for $25 as a box, which seats up to two people. All guests are required to purchase tickets in advance at https://nvite.com/caffelena/ f1f59; tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Guests are permitted to bring chairs, blankets, factory sealed water bottles and essential personal items. Food and alcohol are not permitted on the grounds, however Mazzone Hospitality will be on site to provide food and beverage options. All attendees will need to enter through the Hall of Springs Gate and are required to complete a health screening questionnaire upon entry. Guests are required to wear a face mask at all times unless situated in their reserved box. Restrooms will be available with social distancing and enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols in place in accordance with recommended guidelines. Visit spac.org for additional details.
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LEGALS Notice of Formation of Swing Vote LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with NY Secy. of State (SS) on 07/06/2020. LLC’s office is in Saratoga Co. SS is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SS will mail a copy of any process to 381 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. LLC’s purpose: any lawful activity. 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28. 99558 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF AIR PRO SOLUTIONS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 16 Regatta View Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28. 99526. Notice of Application of Authority of Atlas Renewables LLC. Application of Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/12/2020. 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: 7 Stone Clover Dr. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14, 08/21. 99489 PROBATE CITATION. File No. 2020-105/A. Surrogate’s Court – County of Saratoga CITATION The People of the State of New York By the Grace of God Free and Independent To: Attorney General of New York State, Tara Anne Pleat, Esq., Guardian ad Litem, and
JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, said names being fictitious, the true names and places of residence of said persons, if any there be, are unknown to petitioner and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; intending to represent the distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of DAVID B. COHEN, deceased, who died on January 14, 2020, a resident of the town of Wilton, Saratoga County, New York. A petition having been duly filed by Mary Ann Bacher and Gerald Bacher, who are domiciled at 14 Nicklaus Drive, Gansevoort, New York, 12831. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Saratoga County, 30 McMaster St., Ballston Spa, New York, United States, on August 25, 2020, at 10:00 in the forenoon, why a decree should not be made in the Estate of David B. Cohen lately domiciled at 19 Palmer Terrace, Wilton, NY, admitting to probate a Will dated October 15, 2019, as the Will of David B. Cohen, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to Mary Ann Bacher and Gerald Bacher. Dated, Attested and Sealed, July 7, 2020. Richard A. Kupferman, Surrogate. Name of Attorney: S. Scott Perkins, Esq., Telephone: (518)584-4191, Address of Attorney: 25 Walton Street, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31. 99465
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by Colin Maruscsak for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — With Opening Weekend for Saratoga coming and going with less fanfare than usual, it comes as a surprise that NYRA saw a nine percent increase in total source income from last year’s Opening Weekend. While the lack of a
live audience certainly hurt this number, it appears that Saratoga has done a good job allowing fans and competitors to still become immersed in the normal excitement and tradition that follows each Opening Weekend. Fans lined the fences to the track this weekend to try and catch a glimpse of the horses despite New York’s call for no live audience. Their fiery passion for racing was only matched by the hot temperatures this weekend, reaching all the way up into the nineties during midday. As per Saratoga tradition, along with the weather comes races to match. There were plenty of hot races this weekend with 19-1 upsets and plenty of close Grade 1 and 2 races. Many riders and trainers were feeling comfortable to be back at Saratoga. Seasoned horse trainer, Chad Brown, said
Saratoga Race Course 2020 Opening Weekend. Photo by Chelsea Durand, courtesy of NYRA.
“It’s really nice to win this race but definitely a bittersweet day when this beautiful place is empty where I grew up… We’ll do the best we can and we’re grateful they’re running here. Hopefully, this is the only year we have to do this.” - CHAD BROWN, TRAINER
Tyler Gaffalione and Jose Ortiz watch the Haskell. Photo by Susie Raisher, courtesy of NYRA.
regarding this notion of comfort, “NYRA has really done a good job… It feels very safe on the backside training in the morning. It’s well organized and I think it’s a very safe environment.” Being a native from Mechanicville, he’s well acquainted with the area but couldn’t help share his sentiments regarding the empty stadium mentioning, “It’s really nice to win this race but definitely a bittersweet day when this beautiful place is empty where I grew up… We’ll do the best we can and we’re grateful they’re running here. Hopefully, this is the only year we have to do this.” Fans are taking every opportunity to get in on the action this season and one new way is through the ESPN 104.5, The Team radio broadcast.
The broadcast will feature live coverage of the racing from Saratoga on the weekends starting at 1 p.m. These live broadcasts, presented by NYRA Bets, NYSCOPBA, and Bud Light, will be throughout the racing season and can be listened to via radio, online at 1045theteam.com, or by downloading 104.5, The Team app on mobile devices. When asked about the broadcast, NYRA Bets President Tony Allevato commented that, “we are excited to expand the opportunity for racing fans in the Capital Region to enjoy the audio simulcast of Saratoga Live this summer …Fans in the Capital Region will now have a trifecta of options to enjoy exciting thoroughbred action from Saratoga by watching on FOX
Sports, streaming on NYRA Bets. com or listening on ESPN Radio.” In addition to the radio broadcast, NYRA Bets is also looking to keep fans involved this season by promoting their official wagering app. For those looking to getting into horseplay, NYRA Bets is having a $200 promotional membership bonus with the code ESPN. With Opening Weekend now in the books, racing at Saratoga will go into its usual schedule of racing Wednesdays through Sundays. Stay up-to-date with all things Saratoga by either catching the live TV broadcasts, tuning in to the radio broadcasts, or watching the streams online. For a complete broadcast schedule, check out the NYRA website at nyra.com/saratoga.
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Work with Horses from the Gate 34 Years Later
Eddie Cibelli
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Sometimes, it takes something as simple as watching a horse race on the television for someone to eventually make a career of being in that sport. That’s what Eddie Cibelli has done. Over 34 years of working at the racetrack, Cibelli has spent the majority of that time handling thousands of horses as a member of the starting gate crew in New York. However, a popular horse was the starting point to his career. When he was 15 years old, Cibelli watched the excitement on television when Secretariat cruised by 31 lengths for the Belmont victory and the Triple Crown. At that point, he wanted to work at the racetrack. “I was mystified by this horse,” Cibelli said. “I saw that race and I saw everyone go crazy. From that moment, I had the bug. I said to myself, ‘This is what I want to get into. I want to do this.’” Cibelli had been working with Morgan show horses when he lived in Millbrook, just a little over 100 miles south of Saratoga Springs. After graduating from Arlington High School in Poughkeepsie, he lived with a friend attending Hofstra that allowed him to take the bus to Belmont. Cibelli’s first job was a hotwalker with Gilbert Puentes, who was also in his first year of training, in 1976. From there, Cibelli became a groom Stephen L. DiMauro as he regularly rubbed three horses in which two of them won at Finger Lakes and the other was beaten just a nose at the same track. Trying to get away from the cold Long Island winter at Belmont and Aqueduct, Cibelli worked for Marylandbased trainer Edmond Gaudet as a groom before becoming a foreman and an assistant.
“I have learned a lot,” Cibelli said. “One thing I have learned is what to do with the horse’s legs – how to feel and look for something. You learn through the years to where your eye is your best friend.” Cibelli took that knowledge to become a trainer himself in 1984 and started working with thoroughbreds and quarterhorses in Florida and Louisiana. Three years later while galloping in New York, he asked the late assistant starter Fred Lewis about becoming a member of the gate crew. “I had asked Freddie if there was a shot for me to get on the gate,” Cibelli said. “I wanted to learn that aspect of the game because that was one thing that I hadn’t done. I was good with horses and reading horses. He got me involved and I have been there since.” The job of being an assistant starter can be challenging, but Cibelli has used his knowledge, experience, instincts, patience and care with any horse going into the gate – whether it is in the morning during training or in the afternoon at the races – for that calming experience.
horses are 1,200-1,400 pounds. Once they make a move, it’s already done.” “I think the biggest aspect is not getting hurt,” he added. “I have been kicked at the back of the gate while putting these horses in there. When I got kicked by Pomeroy, it was a little embarrassing since it happened on TV.” Still, Cibelli has memorable moments of working with champion horses that include Curlin and Rachel Alexandra, both who he helped school in the gate before they won the Woodward Stakes in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Even then, those moments cannot happen without a solid gate crew.
“I watch their actions to see if they are jumping around. I look at who is lathered up and who is extremely calm,” he said. “With the ones who are moving around a little bit, I pay attention to them a lot more.”
“I think the biggest aspect is the teamwork you need to have in the gate,” Cibelli said. “Everyone has to know each other and how they can help each other. You need everybody on board. What we do in the morning, we bring it in the afternoon.”
“I do a lot of talking to them,” he added. “I try to keep that calm gentle voice around them so they aren’t headstrong and might hurt themselves. The whole thing is being calm and patient with the horse, and to let them know that everything is OK.”
The 62-year-old Cibelli, who lives about 1½ miles away from the Great Sacandaga Lake in Northville from April through November before going to Florida for the winter, started scaling back on his hours last year as he now works in the mornings on the Oklahoma Training Track.
While Cibelli has been attentive to the horses entering the gate, there have been some tough moments, such as Pomeroy kicking him at the start before winning the King’s Bishop Stakes in 2004.
Even though he has worked grueling days starting 6 a.m. to the last race, which could be as late at 7 p.m., Cibelli knows it has been worth it for everyone involved in the horse.
“One of the toughest parts of this job is when the horse rears up and goes over,” he said “Sometimes, you feel like it’s your fault and how you could have prevented it. These
“It has been a long road,” he added. “It is a good feeling to know that you have done your part to make it easier for everyone around you. We have had some really good horse racing over the years and I am glad to be a part of that.”
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week, city Mayor Meg Kelly read three proclamations. The first honored the legacy of Solomon Northup. Northup, a free black man living in Saratoga Springs, was in March 1841 tricked by two con artists who had promised him work in New York City but instead transported him further south where he was sold into slavery. It is where he would remain for the next 12 years. At the time, Northup was 32 years old and lived with his wife, Anne, and their three children in Saratoga Springs first on Washington Street, then
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