Saratoga Today July 19 - 25, 2024

Saratoga Automobile Museum’s Annual Gala Set for July 26

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Saratoga Automobile Museum will present its Annual Gala, celebrating the Museum and the 2024 feature exhibition – “Enzo Ferrari: An Obsession with Speed,” on July 26.

This year’s Gala, of which legendary car collector Lawrence Auriana is the Honorary Chairman, will offer guests an unparalleled experience with a silent auction, book signing by Pam Yates, cocktail hour, formal dinner, music, gaming tables, and the presentation of the Museum’s

Drive For Excellence Award. The highlight of the evening will be a panel discussion moderated by automotive historian, Donald Osborne.

The panel discussion will focus on Ferrari as its theme, and will include a group of experts commenting on all aspects of the iconic marque, including Pam Yates: Author and Executive Producer of the Michael Mann Film, “Ferrari,” Professional racing driver Derek Hill, historic race car driver Joe Colasacco, and Luigi Chinetti Jr. – the son of the

legendary Ferrari importer and founder of the Ferrari North American Racing Team.

The evening begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., during which the panel discussion will be held. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and awards will be presented during the evening.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit saratogaautomuseum.org or contact Megan Hennessey at 518-401-5185, megan@saratogaautomuseum.org.

Saratoga Bridges Hosts Travers Day at the Races

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Join Saratoga Bridges at the Easy Goer dining area at the Saratoga Race Course for the 34th Annual Travers Day at the Races on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy premium seating, a buffet, a complimentary cocktail, general admission to the Clubhouse, Post Parade program and a special gift from

Saratoga Bridges.

Tickets are $225 per person, or $250 per person for the Honorary Committee. To purchase tickets go to: www.saratogabridges.org and click on fundraising events, then click on Travers Day at the Races.

Seats are limited.

Saratoga Bridges has provided services and programs to children and adults with

developmental disabilities and their families for more than 60 years by promoting their abilities and achievements in every aspect of community life.

For more information on the Travers Day event, please contact Saratoga Bridges at (518) 587-0723 or via email at info@saratogabridges.org. We look forward to seeing you!

Frances Day: Annual Summer Open House with Art-Making,

Tours, Music, Food - Saturday July 20

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces its annual summer open house, Frances Day, will be on Saturday, July 20,

beginning at 2 p.m.

The day includes a timed schedule of events and ongoing activities both inside and outside the Museum that visitors can drop in on at any time.

The family-friendly

event honors the museum’s namesake, Frances Young Tang, Skidmore College Class of ’61, and offers multiple ways for visitors to explore the museum’s stellar program of contemporary art exhibitions and events, with tours, artmaking activities, food, music, giveaways and more.

This year’s Frances Day features Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld, a new exhibition that fills the museum’s largest gallery spaces with largescale painted and sculptural works addressing humankind’s strained relationship with the environment and its vast ecological consequences.

In addition to guided tours of the exhibition, visitors can learn about sustainability, take a tour of the trees on the museum’s grounds, and engage in multiple art-making projects inspired by the exhibition,

including Recycled Earth form Crayons, Illuminated Landscapes, Bug Boxes, and Recycled Map Flowers.

At 5 p.m., acclaimed Capital Region musician and performer Taína Asili and her ensemble take the stage for an energetic concert.

All events are free and

open to the public. Plenty of free parking is available in lots adjacent to the Museum. In case of inclement weather, activities will be indoors. For more information, visit http:// tang.skidmore.edu or call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.

Visitors participate in Frances Day 2023 at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. Photo: Megan Mumford.

Amy Coseo

10/19/76 – 11/07/23

The world became less bright on November 7, 2023, when Amy Coseo (47) tragically passed away at her home in Missoula, Montana.

Amy was born in Saratoga Springs, on October 19, 1976 and graduated from Saratoga High School in 1994. As a “Streak”, Amy competed on the Girl’s Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse teams, loved her time as a Choralier, and immersed herself in creating art. After high school, Amy studied art and psychology at Middlebury College in Vermont, graduating in 1998. Amy played on the Women’s Varsity Soccer team for the four years she was at Middlebury.

Amy’s life was full of love and adventure. From rafting trips in Chile, climbing active volcanoes at night in Italy and

rafting multiple times down the Colorado River to running in the Klondike Road Relay Race in Alaska, Amy ‘s enthusiasm for experience and living fully was inspiring. She dedicated her life to finding beauty in the world around her and turning that passion into artwork. Most recently, her latest artwork exhibit titled “Promise” was featured in Missoula’s premier art gallery, Radius.

After college, Amy lived for five years in New York City and then moved to Missoula, Montana, where she resided until her death. While in Missoula, Amy and her partner, Dave Morris, enjoyed backcountry and cross-country skiing, off-road bike riding and trips to Moab, Utah with their dogs Moki, Osa and Juno.

Amy was a survivor of breast cancer. She tirelessly devoted her energy to advocacy for breast cancer awareness. She was a Legislative Advocate for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Amy was a member of the Silver Lining Foundation in Missoula, a group of breast cancer surviving women that engage in international dragon boat and outrigger canoe paddling competition.

An ardent advocate for affordable health care, Montana’s environment and the Indigenous People who live there, Amy

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used her design and marketing company, Studio Verde Creative, as the voice of her activism. Studio Verde Creative specialized in branding and multi-media for mission-driven clients.

A member of Leadership Montana’s Class of 2017, Amy was also a member of its inaugural Masters Class of 2019. She served on the Board of Directors of Garden City Harvest, a Missoula not-for-profit organization and was also a founding board member of the Red Ants Pants Foundation. Amy was a board member of Montana Mountain Mamas, a network of women throughout Montana, focused on the continuing enjoyment of clean air, clean water and the freedom to access Montana’s waters and lands.

Most recently, Amy worked with Harvest Wholeness Center in Missoula as its Creative Director and Wholeness Guide. Harvest Wholeness Center provides an integrative health approach using ketamineassisted therapy.

Amy struggled with depression for many years. She battled the symptoms through the use of multiple modalities of treatment. Sadly, she was unable to manage her disorder.

Survivors of Amy are her parents John and Jeanne Standarski Coseo (Unity, ME and Fort Pierce, FL), her partner Dave Morris (Missoula, MT), her sister Kate

Coseo, brother-in-law Martin Maines, niece Lucy Maines and nephew Asher Maines (all of Unity, Maine). Her loving aunts and uncles are Tom and Donna Coseo, Jim and Kate Coseo, Peter and Terri Coseo, Mary and Mark Deyle, Nancy Coseo and Steve Korn, Frank Standarski and Susan and Ed Cummings. Amy is loved and will forever be deeply missed by her incredible group of cousins, their partners and their children. She also had a remarkable friend community that spanned her life.

Amy’s family asks that all take the time to become more aware of the prevalence of suicide and its causes in our society and to connect with their family and friends. Condolences can be sent to: The Coseo Family, P.O. Box 182, Unity, ME 04988.

A private celebration of Amy’s life will be held in Saratoga Springs, New York. Contributions to a scholarship in the memory of Amy Coseo can be made to the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) in Missoula. Donations will be used to promote arts education in the Missoula County Public Schools and ZACC classrooms.

Details about the donation information can be found through an internet search engine by typing in the words “everloved amy coseo.”

Dr. Merrily O’Connor Miller

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Born Mary Leslie Smith, later and most well known as Dr. Merrily O’Connor Miller, 82, passed July 7, 2024. Calling hours were July 15 at Burke Funeral Home, Mass was July 16 at St. Clement’s Church followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (www. myotonic.org). Visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.

Patricia M. Zecca

MECHANICVILLE —

Patricia M. Zecca, our beloved Sister, Aunt, and Friend, has passed July 13, 2024. Calling hours and Mass were July 17 at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, Mechanicville. Memorial donations to Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Program (saratogahospitalfoundation. org). Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.

Laura Marie Greco

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Laura Marie Greco passed away July 13, 2024. She was 49 years old. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 19 at the Church of St. Peter, 231 Broadway and burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Sara N. Babinski, 35, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 3 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWAI, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs.

Thomas R. McCall, 35, of Rensselaer, pleaded to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, in connection with a March 2024 incident in Saratoga Springs, when city police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on South Broadway and located a Magnum .357 revolver with ammunition underneath the driver’s seat, according to a statement by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Further investigation determined that the firearm belonged to the defendant, who also possessed heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine on his person, Heggen said. McCall is slated to be sentenced July 30.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fired call at a residence on Centerline Road in the town of Providence. It is alleged that Ethan J. Chase, 34, who is reportedly homeless, forced entry into the residence of his father Earl W. Chase, III, 66, who resides at the Centerline Road address. Ethan Chase had allegedly made threats to kill his father both prior to forcing entry to the residence and while inside the residence. There is an order of protection in effect protecting Earl Chase from Ethan Chase. Earl Chase had armed himself with a shotgun while his son was attempting to make entry to the residence. He discharged a round containing bird shot at his son inside the residence after the latter refused to leave and began approaching Earl Chase and his wife while making threats to

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kill them, police said. The round struck Ethan Chase to his left shoulder. Ethan Chase was taken into custody and was transported to Albany Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to Blue Spruce Lane in the town of Malta for a report of a possible order of protection violation. Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest and charges against Donovan R. Grose, 54, of Malta of criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felony). Grose is accused of violating an order of protection by failing to stay away from the protected party. He was reportedly observed outside of the protected party’s residence at the time of call. The charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction for criminal contempt in the 2nd degree within the preceding 5 years. Grose was processed and

released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Malta Town Court on a later date.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a burglary to the Stewart’s shop on Longkill Road in the town of Clifton Park. Investigation into the complaint led to the arrest and charged against Shaun A. Sheriff, 32, of Ballston Lake for burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony) and petit larceny (class A misdemeanor).

Sheriff is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a building with the intent to commit a crime therein. He is also charged with stealing cigarettes from the business. Sheriff was already incarcerated in the Saratoga County Jail on a separate burglary charge at the time of arrest. He is scheduled to appear in the Clifton Park Town Court on a later date for both cases.

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Frederick Douglass Interpreter Speaks on Democracy July 28

BALLSTON SPA — Frederick Douglass interpreter

Nathan M. Richardson will speak about the meaning of American Democracy in the words of the former slave turned writer, orator and abolitionist.

The program will be held at the Frederick Allen Elks Lodge No 609, 69 Beekman Street in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, July 28 at 2 pm and is jointly sponsored by the Lodge and the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum.

Richardson is a published author, performance poet and Frederick Douglass Historian. He has been conducting living history performances on Douglass for the last 10 years after 22 years of service in the United States Army. In his talk Richardson will discuss Douglass’ relationships with abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Harriet Tubman, and several United States Presidents including Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant. Discussion with the audience will follow his presentation.

“Frederick Douglass spoke

at least twice in Saratoga County during his long career as a public speaker, first as a young man in 1849 in Schuylerville and Quaker Springs, and then as a renowned statesman in Saratoga Springs in 1870 celebrating the 15th Amendment to the Constitution that granted African American men the right to vote” said Jim Richmond, of the History Center’s Program Committee.

Frederick Allen Lodge No. 609 was chartered in 1925 and was named in honor of Frederick Joseph Allen who worked as a Redcap at Union Station in Albany and later become Custodian of Saratoga Springs City Hall. The Saratoga County History Center, formerly known as the County’s Historical Society, has operated Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa since 1972.

Registration is available at the History Center’s website https://brooksidemuseum. org/ Donations received during registration will be shared between the Museum and the Lodge.

Lunch & Learn: Standards & Guidelines for Design Review – Free Live Virtual Presentation

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

On Monday, July 22, at noon the City of Saratoga Springs, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, will present a free virtual program, “Lunch & Learn: Standards & Guidelines for Design Review” with Barbara A.M. Howard via Zoom.

Howard is the Managing Partner and Director of Heritage Preservation for Stonebridge Learning, where she develops mobile applications, digital publications, and online courses to help people recognize, preserve, and integrate historic resources into everyday life. In addition, she is a Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP) trainer through the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NACP).

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Howard will present the differences between preservation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and restoration. She will review the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, which serves as the basis of many historic review ordinances and design guidelines. She will also discuss the significance, integrity, and historic character of resources. This program counts towards the annual training required for Certified Local Government members throughout New York State. It will also count toward AIA and AICP continuing education credits.

To learn more and register visit saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator, at shedge@saratogapreservation. org. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

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Saratoga Springs History Museum Invites Thrill-Seekers to Embark on Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino

SARATOGA SPRINGS –

The Saratoga Springs History Museum will host “Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino” every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to noon through Sept. 2.

Located in the heart of Saratoga Springs, the Canfield Casino has garnered attention for its eerie atmosphere and ghostly tales, featured prominently on Ghost Hunters and recognized as one of America’s Most Terrifying Places by the Travel Channel.

Participants will step back in time as they traverse the shadowy corridors of this iconic landmark, uncovering the mysteries and legends that have intrigued visitors for generations.

Led by knowledgeable guides, attendees will hear firsthand accounts of spectral sightings and unearthly occurrences that promise

intrigue and excitement. Guests can either reserve tickets in advance or purchase them at the front desk.

For ticket reservations and additional information, go to: https://www.saratogahistory. org/ghost-tours

Moving Forward with Sperry Restaurant Plans

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

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new application filed with the city seeks an area variance to move forward with plans that would restore Sperry’s Restaurant on Caroline Street, build residential units above the restaurant, and combine the project with a recently approved mixed-use project just to its west.

Sperry’s Restaurant operated in the Spa City for 91 years before closing in early 2023. New owner Louis Lazzinnaro told News 10 Albany earlier this year he was planning to keep the restaurant as Sperry’s with minimum interior redesigning that would match a new hotel proposed atop a lot he owns just west of the restaurant.

The lot formerly housed a two-story commercial building constructed as a tannery in the

late 1800s which was felled in the aftermath of a Thanksgiving Day 2016 blaze.

The proposal appears as New Business on the Zoning Board of Appeals agenda, with a meeting scheduled to place 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 22 at Saratoga Springs City Hall.

Saratoga Springs Discussing Processes and Procedures for Obtaining Outside Legal Counsel

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS –City officers and employees are entitled to legal defense related to claims made against them and alleged to have occurred while they were on official business.

An Article in City Code enacted by the City Council in 1987 provides for the legal defense of city officers and employees should state or federal legal action arise related to an alleged act or omission that took place in the scope of official duty or public employment.

This week the City Council began discussions aimed at potentially attempting to establish

detailed policies for the documentation and processing of future requests made by city officers and employees.

“We have been challenged to come up, as soon as possible, with a resolution to clarify our policy with regard to these issues” Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford said this week. “We are working to come up with a resolution that will be acceptable to everyone and give us some guidance as we move into the future.”

Some of the suggested policies were posted in advance of the July 16 City Council meeting, although it was unclear how many of the council members were involved in crafting the policies suggested.

The suggested polices would

include submitting in writing to the city attorney a statement containing hourly rates proposed by the employee’s legal defense team as well as an estimate of total fees, charges and other expenses. The proposal would then be considered at a public meeting with the council charged with authorizing payment for the services to begin. A Special Public Meeting may be called if a situation requires urgency to address the matter. Should the amount exceed the estimate as the work progresses, a separate review and approval need to take place prior to those services taking place.

It is anticipated the council will return to discussion regarding the matter in future meetings.

Image filed with the city by applicant Gm 30 Caroline Street Corp. of Brooklyn, seeking an area variance to permit a mixed-use development involving Sperry’s Restaurant and residential units.

CHANGES COMING TO CITY COUNCIL

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

This week, the City Council began floating potential options about how they would go about hiring an interim member to fill a vacant governing seat. With elected officials currently holding nearly half the top seats in city government that could be vacated by January, it is a process the remaining members of the council might have to revisit in short order.

The Saratoga Springs City Council is comprised of five members – the mayor and four commissioners, and two supervisors are additionally elected to represent the city of Saratoga Springs at the county level. Those seven seats are each up for vote every two years, next in November 2025.

This week, DPW Commissioner Jason Golub announced he will be stepping off the City Council next month to accept a position with the State as General Counsel for the Department of Corrections.

“It’s a really challenging role that I’m super excited for, but I will obviously miss the work that we’re doing here,” Golub said July 16 during a City Council meeting attended

by about 20 people who had made their way inside City Hall shortly after a major summer storm blew through the region.

“The people who work for DPW are amazing and have really made this job for me something special,” said Golub, adding that his new employment begins Aug. 19. “I will greatly miss the DPW employees, and they should get all the credit for everything we’ve done in Public Works the past few years.”

In 2022, Golub, a Democrat, became the first black person to serve on the Saratoga Springs City Council. He was initially selected to the seat by unanimous City Council approval shortly following the April 2022 death of longtime Commissioner of Public Works Anthony “Skip” Scirocco. That November, Golub secured victory in an election specifically held for that seat to fill the remainder of the term – through the calendar year 2023. Golub was reelected during normal council elections in November 2023 to serve through December 2025.

The Public Works Department is responsible for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of all of the public ways, streets and highways in Saratoga Springs.

In addition to leading their own respective departments, the five sitting City Council members - one mayor and four

commissioners – each have one equal vote to decide city matters under the city’s Commission Form of Government. The seats are all up for vote every two years, next in November 2025 for a position that begins January 2026.

It is unclear whether approval of an interim DPW Commissioner by the four remaining council members this year would extend for the duration of the term, which is slated through December 2025.

City Charter states: In case of a vacancy caused by other than expiration of term, the Council shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy until the end of the official year in which said vacancy occurs. If the term

of office of the officer vacating the office continues beyond the official year in which said vacancy occurs, a person shall be elected at a special election held after the occurrence of such vacancy to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.

In addition to Golub’s announced departure, two other Democrats - Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi and city Supervisor Michele Madigan – have announced their candidacy for new positions to be decided in elections held in November.

Sanghvi is running against Republican incumbent James Tedisco to represent the 44th Senate District; Madigan is

seeking to become Saratoga County Treasurer, a position which Republican Committee endorsed JoAnn Kupferman currently is seated as Acting County Treasurer.

Should either City Council member Sanghvi or City Supervisor Madigan emerge victorious in their respective election bids, their new terms would not begin until calendar year 2025. As such, it is anticipated members of the Saratoga Springs City Council would vote to fill those potential vacancies on an interim basis for the duration of the term ending December 2025 with no “special” election necessary.

Seasonal Parking Program Update: More than 11,000 Permits Issued, $80K in Revenue To Date

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

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The newly implemented seasonal parking program, which charges non-city residents up to $2 per hour to park in city owned parking garages and lots has thus far generated approximately $82,000 in new revenue.

“We are still ramping up,”

DPW Commissioner Jason Golub said this week. “We’ve only had one week into the track season, and I hope to see revenues continue to increase.”

The installation of pay stations as part of the seasonal parking program got underway in midJune and will run through Labor Day. The pay plan is in effect in three city-owned parking garages - Walton/Woodlawn Parking Garage, Woodlawn Ave. Parking Garage, and Putnam St. Parking Garage, and three city surface parking lots – specifically located at Woodlawn Ave., Spring Street, and High Rock.

“The launch was a bit chaotic, but I don’t have an issue with it and it was bound to happen,” says Dave Barker of Impressions of Saratoga –which is celebrating its 45th year in the Spa City.

City residents, as well as

downtown businesses and their employees, are allowed to park in the pay station areas without cost, via a permitting process.

“As an employee, I don’t have to pay for parking and I appreciate they’re doing that for the employees downtown,” said Jericha Harriman, store lead at Northshire Bookstore on Broadway.

The city has issued 11, 256 parking permits – and of those are 3,300 business permits, Golub said. A total of 266 businesses have registered for permits. The Saratoga Springs Public Library has also recently gone to a paid parking plan as well regarding its 75-or-so available spaces in its lot just off Henry Street.

Not everyone is pleased with the seasonal paid parking plan.

John Nemjo, owner of Broadway’s Saratoga Outdoors - formerly Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, and its sister store Life is Good Saratoga, has been in Saratoga Springs for more than 15 years. Nemjo was opposed to the seasonal parking plan since its conception and says he hasn’t seen anything to change his opinion.

“A lot of people in Saratoga have avoided downtown for years during track season and this is just another incentive for people to not come downtown,” says Nemjo, adding that sales are down since

June and attributing that downtick, at least in part, to the paid parking format implemented in city owned lots and garages. He also expressed displeasure with the lack of a clarity indicating that the program is operational only during the summer months.

“All people know is: there’s paid parking in Saratoga Springs. We have a year-round customer base of locals who live in Saratoga Springs and locals who live beyond the city limits, the core and the bread-and-butter of this city’s retail community. All these people in surrounding communities – they don’t get free parking passes,” Nemjo says. “We’re locally supported 12 months a year, and you’re chasing those people away.”

The City Council unanimously approved the plan in April, and the city anticipates nearly $1.6 million as first-year estimated revenue, with about $450,000 in expenses.

“We will continue to monitor the program through the summer and work with the DBA (Downtown Business Association), the City Council and residents on making sure that we understand where we’ve done a good job, and where we’ve done not such a good job and can make improvements,”

Commissioner Golub said, crediting the city’s Public Works

and Public Safety departments for getting the plan up and running in short order.

When the seasonal parking program concludes in September, the pay machines will be removed.

Residents or downtown businesses seeking a parking permit are directed to go to the city’s website – at saratoga-springs.orgor physically visit the Department of Public Works office at City Hall. Library patrons are directed to visit sspl.org to review the library’s permit process.

Saratoga County Announces Contract with CSEA

BALLSTON SPA —Saratoga County Board of Supervisors

Chairman Phil Barrett announced on July 10 that the County’s CSEA membership has voted to approve a five-year contract. The County’s negotiating team and CSEA leadership reached the agreement on June 18 following two mediation sessions.

The contract covers Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2028. Highlights of the CSEA collective bargaining agreement include:

•Wage Increases: A $4,000 increase at signing, which equates to a 7.3% pay increase based on the average CSEA salary, and a 2.95% annual wage increase in each year from 2025 to 2028. Retroactive payments will be made to employees on payroll from January 1, 2024.

•Compensatory Time: New language allows for automatic rollover of 40 hours of comp time to be used the next year, with the County retaining the right to buy out comp time in excess of 40 hours with notice by November 1st each year.

•Health Insurance Premium

Contributions: Gradual increase in employee contributions toward health and dental premiums based

on hire date beginning in 2026 for those who currently contribute less than 20%. Fifteen-percent contributors increase to 16% in 2026, 18% in 2027 and 20% in 2028. Five-percent contributors increase to 6% in 2026, 8% in 2027, and 10% in 2028.

•Health Insurance Co-pays: Co-pays will remain the same for the remainder of 2024 with nominal increases beginning in 2025 for office visits, specialist visits, emergency room visits, and prescriptions.

•Additional Holiday: The addition of Juneteeth as a paid holiday, providing employees with a total of 12 paid holidays each year.

•Vacation: An updated vacation schedule based on years of service to extend additional day per year of service for years four through 11.

The agreement also includes other adjustments and administrative changes. The full contract will be made available on the human resources page at www.saratogacountyny.gov once it is ratified. This is the fourth contract the County has negotiated in the past two years: twice with CSEA and once each with UPSEU, and PBA.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Frederick Wright sold property at 78 Beacon St to Jacqueline Zielinski for $361,000

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms sold property at 30 Paddock Pl to Erik Weiskopf for $716,959

Harold Tomlinson sold property at 429 Devils Lane to Amy Hotaling for $575,000

CORINTH

Khalil Grant sold property at 5049 Rt 9N to Colin Murray for $239,500

Angela Wingle sold property at 83 Clothier Dr to Brittany Dunston for $249,900

Foothills Builders sold

property at 49 Black Bear Path to Zachary Yetter for $455,605

Gwendoyln Matson sold property at 116 County Route 10 to Victoria Bourque for $169,000

MALTA

David Hayes sold property at 1074 Laural Lane to Nicholas Crozzoli for $450,000

Team 12 Inc sold property at 1038 Laural Lane to Brian Thayer for $425,000

Jason Guerin sold property at 11 Pinewood Dr to Hemawaite Rampersad for $450,000

Ryan Jenkins sold property at 7 Lake Ave to Jonathan Coleman for $517,000

MILTON

Ryan Triller sold property at 80 Rowland St to 80 Rowland LLC for $429,000

Nancy Potter sold property at 26 Red Coach Trail to Bern Budd for $250,000

Michael Curran sold property at 118-120 Maple Ave to William Deinnger for $360,000

Daniel Hehir sold property at 3334 Galway Rd to Bitt Sims for $330,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Charles Menzel sold property at 40 Dyer Switch Rd to Christopher Howe for $800,000

Linda Davis sold property at 78 White St to Matthew

Lucas for $699,500

Shawn Nash sold property at 66 White Farms Rd to Jeremy Vanwormer for $675,000

Douglas Woodley sold property at 34 Jackson St to Timothy Donohoe for $550,000

Richard Devall sold property at 59 Franklin St to Kaari Stannard for $325,000

Jeffrey Bartkowski sold property at 5 Loughberry Rd to Nicholas Crowe for $387,500

WILTON

Bradley Casacci sold property at 2 Knollwood Dr to James Bernard for $557,000.

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 8 Ocala Ct to David Lampman for $1,067,773

Edward Bennett sold property at 246 Ruggles Rd to Edward Nelson for $361,500

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 5 Daintree Dr to Gail Kyler for $795,002

This beautiful home at 124 Hayes Rd in Schuylerville was listed by Gary Squires and sold by Sam Fowler from Roohan Realty for $315,000

Saratoga Hospital Plans New “Center for Successful Aging” and Daycare Center

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital wants to build a new “Center for Successful Aging” near its main campus that would function as a

one-stop shop for local seniors. The hospital presented an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to the Saratoga Springs City Council on Tuesday evening that would allow them to demolish an existing 10,000-square-foot, one-story building on Myrtle

Street across from the hospital’s main campus, and replace it with the new 60,000-square-foot, three-story office center.

“What I’m proposing this evening is more than an office building,” Saratoga Hospital CEO Jill VanKuren told the city council. “It’s a change in the way we do business.”

“Our community is aging. We have an influx of older people coming into Saratoga, coming into our community, and one of the things they’re looking for is fantastic healthcare,” VanKuren said. “The concept is bringing together the services that people would need to age in place under the same roof, close to the hospital, so that existing services…can be accessed more readily.”

The Center for Successful Aging would aim to address the needs of seniors with multiple medical conditions, geriatric syndromes, and social needs that are the results of aging. Seniors visiting the center would be able to have chronic and complex conditions cared for in one location. The building would include offices for primary care physicians, specialists, care coordinators, social workers, pharmacists, and dieticians.

“The ideal vision is you would come in one day with your family member, spend a few hours with us, get your appointments done, and walk out with a plan of care,” VanKuren said.

As part of its proposal before the city, the hospital is also hoping to open a daycare center for its staff members. Although there’s currently no concrete plan in place, the hospital has already had some preliminary conversations with potential partners such as the YMCA.

Because hospital workers have long shifts, work at night, and sometimes work only three days per week, it’s difficult for them to find childcare services. Creating a daycare center inside the hospital would likely help with staff recruitment and retention.

“When we do exit interviews, when people leave us, that’s one of the answers that they give, that they weren’t able

to find daycare after they’ve had their children,” VanKuren told Saratoga TODAY. “They try to come back to work after maternity leave and they have a lot of difficulty finding that infant care or finding affordable care for their toddlers and preschoolaged children.”

Both the proposed daycare center and the Center for Successful Aging are works in progress, and the hospital is actively seeking community feedback.

“We really look forward to welcoming [the community] into this conversation and truly building something that meets the needs of our community now and into the future,” VanKuren said.

Image from Saratoga Hospital’s July 16 City Council Meeting presentation shows the current office building the hospital would like to demolish.

Design Group Awarded for The Coat Room

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Phinney Design Group received the Citation award from the American Institute of Architects of Eastern New York (AIAENY) for its work on The Coat Room, a speakeasy in downtown Saratoga Springs.

The Citation Award

recognizes projects that demonstrate exceptional design, sustainability, and social impact. Phinney Design Group was selected from a competitive field of nominees and judged by a panel of industry professionals from AIAENY.

“This recognition is a

testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team, and it inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of architectural design and sustainability,” said Michael Phinney, Founding Principal at Phinney Design Group, in a statement.

Roohan Realty Adds Real Estate Salesperson

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roohan Realty announced last week that Peggy King has joined the team as a licensed real estate salesperson.

After a long career in the insurance industry, King is transitioning into the world of real estate. While spending 24

years working for State Farm, King garnered experience in customer relations, negotiation, and financial analysis.

Since becoming a Saratoga County resident 28 years ago, she has become very active in the local theater community.

Photo of Peggy King provided by Roohan Realty.

Photo of The Coat Room interior via the restaurant’s website.

Homeless… and Vulnerable

by Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness

Saratoga TODAY

Passing an unhoused person on the street do you ever wonder what happened in their life that led to their current circumstances? And what’s next? What goes through your mind when you see an unhoused teen or young adult? Often, they are

runaways, maybe escaping a home with abuse, or they are simply not welcome at home anymore. Sometimes they’re attending school, ‘couch-surfing’ with friends sleeping somewhere different every few days.

When a kid doesn’t have a stable place to live, they become extremely vulnerable—to the elements, to school absenteeism, to drugs/alcohol, to mental health consequences, to violence, to hunger and poor health, to criminal behavior for

survival, to trauma, and to sexual victimization.

The offer of a hot meal or a safe place to stay may seem like a gift just when everything feels like it’s going wrong. But that’s commonly the bait traffickers use to lure someone. After a couple of meals or a few nights, there’s an expectation of sexual favors as payment for their ‘generosity’. This starts a pattern of requiring sexual favors in exchange for basic life needs or requiring the youth to engage in sex acts with others. Per federal law, a commercial sex act means any sex act on account of which anything of value (including food, shelter, protection, gifts or clothing) is given to or received. If a person younger than 18 is induced to perform a commercial sex act, it is a crime

regardless of whether there is any force, fraud, or coercion.

Being homeless increases the risk of being trafficked- studies show 20-40% of homeless youth are trafficked (sometimes within 24 hours of becoming homeless). Early victimization can ensnare someone into being trafficked for years or decades. Traffickers exploit all genders with LGBTQI+ persons experiencing the highest rates of victimization.

The situation may feel hopeless but there’s help available.

“I felt trapped and didn’t know even where to start. Getting safe housing was the first step to a new life.” – Wellspring trafficking survivor SARATOGA COUNTY RESOURCES:

Wellspring- If you have

been sexually victimized or have experienced relationship abuse, Wellspring is available 24/7 for hospital accompaniment, counseling legal advocacy, reporting to law enforcement. All services are free, confidential and nonjudgmental. There is no expectation whether to report the crime to police. An advocate will discuss your rights and options and you can make the decisions that are right for you. Free confidential services are also available for anyone who has someone in their life whom they are concerned may be being victimized. Call 518.584.8188 wellspringcares.org

CAPTAIN CHS- Safe Harbour Anti-Human Trafficking Program, Street Outreach and Youth Shelter and Housing Assistance ProgramsThe Safe Harbour program offers case management and an enhanced array of services to youth who have been trafficked, sexually exploited, or at risk of victimization. Working with the Street Outreach team, case managers assist with critical emergency and long-term services, stable housing, advocacy, and other supports that can help them heal. 518.371.1185 captaincares.org

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: Jump start, Kick start

Jump start refers to getting something started or revived such as a weak economy.

Kick start refers to starting a motorcycle.

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

Leadership Saratoga Completes Nonprofit Projects, Seeks New Ideas

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The award-winning Leadership Saratoga program recently completed four impactful projects for local nonprofits, and is currently seeking project ideas for the upcoming 2024-2025 class.

Sponsored by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, the program is dedicated to the development of leaders who will serve their communities today and in the future. As part of the program, the class assists up to four local nonprofits to help enhance or re-envision programs, operations, and strategies key to their future success.

The class of 2024 completed the following projects:

Saratoga Pride

Saratoga Pride is an allvolunteer organization that has served the LGBTQ+ community and allies for more than 15 years. Leadership Saratoga class members helped to create a strategy to expand county-wide

programs and opportunities for effective partnerships with businesses and non-profit organizations aligned with Saratoga Pride’s mission. Additionally, Leadership Saratoga helped Saratoga Pride expand its public library partnership program in Saratoga County.

Our Lodge Foundation

Our Lodge Foundation’s primary purpose is to support Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609, a black international fraternal organization, in their philanthropic efforts, as well as the sustainment and upgrade of their building located on Beekman Street. Leadership Saratoga helped Our Lodge Foundation with a communications, outreach, and development strategy.

Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar

Saratoga Sponsor a Scholar assists students from Saratoga Springs High School in graduating from high school and

attending and graduating from college or other technical higher learning programs. Leadership Saratoga helped Saratoga Sponsor-a-Scholar to re-envision and update its mentor handbook and provided additional consulting on mentor recruitment.

Lifeworks

Since 2005, LifeWorks (formerly Saratoga County EOC) has conducted an annual photography workshop and exhibit titled “Estamos Aquí” (We Are Here) and hosted an annual celebration of the photographers and new photos with the goal of providing the resources and platform for self-representation for Latinos in Saratoga. Leadership Saratoga provided research, planning, and strategy for LifeWorks for a potential expanded community showcase of Latino art and culture coinciding with the annual reception for “Estamos Aqui.”

For the upcoming 24-25 school year, nonprofits serving Saratoga County are encouraged to submit a project proposal detailing their organization’s needs. Proposals are reviewed by a subcommittee of the Leadership Saratoga Advisory Board, which selects up to four projects for groups within the incoming class to complete as part of the nine-month-long program.

Project proposal applications should be submitted to Leadership Saratoga by Friday, August 23. Organizations will be notified in early September of their status. More information about Leadership Saratoga and how to submit a project proposal is available at www. leadershipsaratoga.org.

Members of the Leadership Saratoga Class of 2024 pose with representatives from Saratoga Pride. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Charlton School Announces New Hire Empire State University Launches Nursing Program

BURNT HILLS — About a month after breaking ground on a $13.8 million construction project, the Charlton School’s upgrades continue with the addition of Bo Goliber as Chief Strategy and Impact Officer.

The newly-created role was designed for Goliber’s unique expertise and skill set, and will complement her background in marketing, communications, fundraising, and development.

“Bo joining our team comes at a crucial time in our continued growth,” said Alex Capo, executive director of Charlton, in a statement. “I am confident Bo’s talents and previous experience will significantly elevate The Charlton

School’s brand and story, bolster fundraising efforts, and create community connections that will lead to enhanced opportunities for the students and families we support.”

Goliber spent ten years with the Franklin Community Center, followed by eight years as Head of Philanthropy at the healthcare marketing firm Fingerpaint. Most recently, she was Chief Development and Communications Officer at AIM Services for nearly four years.

“The mission of The Charlton School has always resonated with me, and I’m humbled to now be placed in a leadership role where I can help make a difference and bring people into the mission,” Goliber said. “The need to support the mental health of young women is more prevalent than ever, and I’m excited to help educate our community about the impactful and innovative work being done here.”

The Charlton School, located in Saratoga County, supports young women aged 12-18 who are struggling with their mental health. In June, the school broke ground on its largest redesign since 1955, which will see four new dormitories added to the campus.

— Empire State University announced last week that it is launching a nursing program through a unique partnership with Rockland Community College (RCC).

Nursing students will be able to transition from an associate degree in nursing at RCC to a bachelor of science in nursing through online coursework provided by Empire State University. The partnership allows students to earn both degrees in just four years. Students will be able to enroll in the 2+2 nursing dual-degree program for the Fall 2024 term.

Spa Catholic Hires New Science Teacher

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic announced this week that it has hired Jana Alfarone as a new Middle School science teacher. Alfarone will be teaching 6th grade science, 8th grade science, and forensics.

Alfarone has an Associates in Science in Medical Laboratory Technology from SUNY Farmingdale, a Bachelors of Science in Education from SUNY Old

Westbury, and a Masters in Continuing Education for Teachers from SUNY Stony Brook.

Alfarone served as a 6th grade science teacher at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow, Long Island from 1993 to 2022.

“I am excited to get to know students in small group settings in a faith-based environment,” Alfaribe said in a statement.

Bo Goliber has joined The Charlton School as its new Chief Strategy and Impact Officer. Photo provided.

Jana Alfarone has joined Saratoga Central Catholic as a Middle School science teacher. Photo via the school website.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Week of July 19 - July 25,

Flower Power at the market

HIGH ROCK PARK

SATURDAYS

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

3 - 6 p.m.

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Locally grown flowers are always a fabulous find at the market and are a popular purchase. The market will feature a ‘la petite flower festival’ this weekend.

• Far Eye Sounds and Dan Bernstein will provide live music

• 9 a.m. ‘Floral Arranging’ demo at the main porch under the middle pavilion by Lovin’ Mama Farm

• 10:30 a.m. Cooking with Nasturtium - Carolyn Shapiro, Nutrition Education Coordinator from Comfort Food Community

• Features from local floral artist Sarah Straight on sale to benefit the market

• Floral raffle with items from Lovin’ Mama, Halfmoon Harvest, and Old Tavern Farm

• Family flower table activity with the Saratoga Springs Public Library

When you purchase flowers and floral arrangements at the market, you support local growers and producers. Here’s a little insight on getting to know the market’s floral friends, who provide the community with beautiful blooms throughout the season.

Balet Flowers and Design specializes in wedding design and locally grown flowers. Their flower farm and greenhouse business provides highquality plant and flower products to customers at the market and throughout the Saratoga region.

Burger’s Market Garden produces a variety of seasonal vegetables, small fruits, and cut flowers. They also grow many bedding plants, potted plants, and container gardens and are known for their beautiful hanging plants.

Halfmoon Harvest is a husband, wife, and twobaby team that grows cut and heirloom flowers using only regenerative, no-till practices. They

specialize in distinctive fresh and dried handtied bouquets, wedding florals, special event arrangements, wreaths, pressed flower art, and hydroponic flowers in the winter.

Lovin’ Mama Farm grows 250 varieties of cut flowers on their Certified Organic farm in Upstate NY. They harvest hundreds of thousands of stems every season and sell them directly to customers at farmers’ markets in the Capital District. They also have a flower CSA and do a la carte design work for special events like weddings, anniversaries, etc. Flowers play an essential role on their farm for ecological and economic benefits. They intentionally interplant flowers between rows of vegetables to create a habitat for beneficial insects and pollinators.

Old Tavern Farm is a boutique thoroughbredbreeding farm overlooking Saratoga Lake. The owners are passionate about growing and restoring the land back to its agrarian roots. Their 60-acre farm includes livestock, a vineyard, and cut flowers, which have grown into an expanding business with floral arranging.

Scotch Ridge Berry Farm is a family farm specializing in quality fruit and berries, cut flowers, and u-cut Christmas trees. Their tables are often filled with cut flowers to enjoy throughout the season.

The Saratoga Farmer’s Market is open on Wednesdays from 3- 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. The Monday market at Clifton Park is open from 2-5 p.m. at the Shenendehowa Methodist Church on Route 146. The Thursday Market at Milton begins Thursday, July 11th, through August 29th at the Burgess Kimball Memorial Park from 3-6 pm. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ SaratogaFarmersMarket.

YIELDS: 2-3 servings | PREP TIME: 10 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 8–10 nasturtium flowers*

• 1 large cucumber*

• 1 large tomato*

• 6 – 8 peppercorns, ground

INSTRUCTIONS: Nasturtium Salad

• Sea salt

• 1 1/2 tsp pear vinegar

• Extra virgin olive oil

Wash the flowers, leaves, and vegetables before preparation. Prepare the cucumber by peeling slices lengthwise, alternating peel & no peel strips (or roll the slices for a beautiful display). Slice the tomatoes.

Place the cucumbers and tomatoes onto a platter along with the flowers and leaves of the nasturtium.

Mix the pepper, salt, pear vinegar, and olive oil and drizzle additional olive oil over the top of the salad.

Optional add-ins: Hard-boiled eggs*, walnuts, or finely grated parmesan cheese to the top of the salad.

Adapted from the recipe by ‘Cooking with Kimberly’

Photos by Lovin’ Mama Farm

Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

The horse racing season in Saratoga Springs is on. Many people come to not only be part of the atmosphere of our country’s oldest track, but to also admire the beauty of the racing horses. The horses are amazing to watch, they are truly spectacular animals. I always catch my breath at the majestic beauty of the horses that come to Saratoga Springs to race. My wife and I remember the first time we came to Saratoga Springs, NY. We were both part of a corporate relocation to

MAKE THE ZEST of your summer

Hello my Foodie Friends!

the area and looking for where to settle down with our two very young children. Walking through down town and driving throughout the city, the energy of our incredible area hit us as we held each other’s hands. We knew immediately this was where we wanted to live and raise our family. Over the years, as our family and friends have visited us from various parts of the country, we have always felt a sense of pride in sharing with them all that our community has to offer. Summer in Saratoga Springs is a beautiful time for entertaining. This time of year calls for delicious foods,

Lemon Thyme Bars

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CRUST:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup almond flour

• ¼ cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons cold water

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKE THE CRUST:

amazing drinks, and wonderful company. Refreshing summer cocktails are the perfect way to stay cool. Fruit cocktails are an ideal way to enjoy a summery drink. They can be styled up for non-drinkers and simplified for the kids. If your recipe needs a citrusy kick, zesting is the way to go. Plus, it’s a nice way to put the peel to good use. There is nothing quite like juicing ripe, seasonal citrus into your cocktail. Zesting, sounds like a small detail, right? You can add zesting to salads, desserts, even the rim of margaritas. If your recipe needs a citrusy kick, zesting is the way to go. Plus, it is a way to get straight to those

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled FOR THE CURD:

• 1½ cups sugar

• ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

• 1½ teaspoons cornstarch

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 325° and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper so it hangs over the edges of the pan.

In a food processor or mixer, add all the crust ingredients and pulse until a crumbly dough forms. Press the dough into the prepared pan, covering the entire surface. Bake until golden, 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the curd:

In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, lemon juice and zest, cornstarch, salt, eggs and egg yolks until smooth. Add the thyme sprigs and place over medium heat.

• 2 eggs, plus 3 yolks

• 4 thyme sprigs

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

FOR ASSEMBLY:

• Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish

• Thyme leaves, for garnish

Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain, then stir in the butter and olive oil until smooth. Immediately after removing the crust from the oven, pour the curd over the crust, spreading evenly with an offset spatula. Return to the oven and bake until set, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the bars from the pan, using the overhanging parchment. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and garnish with thyme leaves, then cut into twelve 4½-by-1½-inch bars and serve.

rich, citrus oils of a lemon, lime, or orange directly over your drink. Using a citrus zester will allow you to cut thin, delicate ribbons of citrus that provide a bright sparkle to your drink and infuse those oils right into your drink. This zester is great because it features a curved stainless steel blade that makes zesting a quick task for any home bartender. Whether it’s a refreshing spritz, sangria, or margarita, summer cocktails are a great way to cool off. The zester allows you to make precise cuts of the shallow filaments from the aromatic, oil-filled skins of citrus fruit, and is designed to avoid the bitter white pith that lies closest to the flesh. One of our biggest selling zesters and graters are by the company Microplane. Every home cook needs a Microplane

grater. Microplane grates are an essential tool that can have fine, course, ribbon, extra course and zester blades. Each blasé is good for something different; Extra course is good for bulky ingredients like carrots or cabbage. The ribbon blade is good for cheddar cheese, while the zester is the most commonly used blade for citrus peels, ginger, garlic, and hard cheese like parmesan or romano.

Whether you’re looking to make a quick cocktail for one or a big pitcher of frozen drinks to share, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are a perfect addition to any lazy weekend afternoon or making a summer meal, Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place for the accoutrements’ you need for entertaining and zesting up your summer! Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take Care, John & Paula

UPCOMING Events

Bike Donations and Volunteers Needed

Please consider donating unwanted bicycles with tires over 20” that are in fixable condition! Also, we are in constant need of bikes with tires 24” and over, any style. We’re happy to fix them up! Not sure if your bike is in fixable condition - send us a pic and we’ll let you know. We need your help - despite closing several times for our volunteer mechanics to catch up, we are still way behind and could use your help. Not sure how to fix a bike, but good with the public or with paperwork – we could use your help too. Please reach out to info@bikeatoga.org or via text 518-290-0746

Saratoga Automobile Museum’s Annual Gala

On July 26, the Saratoga Automobile Museum will present its Annual Gala, celebrating the Museum and the 2024 feature exhibition –“Enzo Ferrari: An Obsession with Speed.” This year’s Gala, of which legendary car collector Lawrence Auriana is the Honorary Chairman, will offer guests an unparalleled experience with a silent auction, book signing, cocktail hour, formal dinner, music, gaming tables, and more. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., during which a panel discussion will be held. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available now, with sponsorship opportunities and honorary committee tickets. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit saratogaautomuseum.org or contact Megan Hennessey at 518-401-5185, megan@ saratogaautomuseum.org.

Open Mic Coffee House

On Friday, July 26 from 6 - 7 p.m., the Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway, is hosting an Open Mic Coffee House. Artists are asked to bring a selection of poetry, a short story, or music to share. Sign-ups for five-minute time slots start at 5:30 p.m. at the library. We ask that you limit your performance to 5 minutes to allow time for all to share their talents. Light refreshments will be available. Please call 518-882-6385 with any questions.

Annual Lawn Sale

The Old Stone Church is accepting donations starting now for its annual lawn sale at 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa. Donations can be left in the back on the ramp. Accepting Household Items and Clothing. No mattresses, car seats, exercise equipment, T. V’s, old phones, cribs, bassinets, golf clubs,

bowling balls or skis. Call Ann at 518-885-4034 for more information. Sale Dates: Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27 and Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

21st Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic

Join Saratoga Bridges at McGregor Links Country Club on Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m. This event features lunch, 18 holes of golf, contests, complimentary beverages on the course, dinner, golf apparel and goodie bags. We will host a small award ceremony for the best golfers (and the most honest golfer). This event is a great opportunity to network with other golf lovers and support Saratoga Bridges. To purchase tickets, please go to www.saratogabridges.org and click on fundraising events, then click on The J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf

Classic. Tickets are $225 per golfer or $900 for a foursome. Spaces are limited, so act quickly!

5K Trail Series

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings beginning July 29 and continuing August 5, 12, 19. and 26. Registration is $10 day-of or $40 by July 29 for all five races. Children ages 0-12 are free; 13-18 are half-price. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518581-1278 or email laura@ saratogastryders.org or visit www.saraogastryders.org for more information and to sign up online.

This Week’s Events: JULY 19-JULY 25

FRIDAY, JULY 19

Annual Garage and Bake Sale

The Galway United Methodist Church, Corner of Rte. 147 and CR 45, Village of Galway | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This sale is a multi-family sale that includes clothing, furniture, sporting goods, toys tools, household items, collectibles, electronics, books, baby items and much more. The sale is held indoors come rain or shine. A bake sale will be held at the same time. The public is welcome to attend.

Local Author Book Reading & Signing

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Francine Apy will host a special reading of her new book, “Brianna’s Brave Day at School,”. The event is free and open to the public. For young readers ages 4-8, “Brianna’s Brave Day at School” tells the inspiring story of a young girl who finds her inner strength to share a special part of herself. Based on the real-life experiences of one of Apy’s three adopted sons, the book highlights themes of courage, resilience and the power of positive thinking. For more information about the event, contact Northshire Bookstore at (518)682-4200, or visit www.Northshire.com. To learn more about Apy and her SoulFilling mission, visit www. SoulFillingAdoption.com.

Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. –Noon. This 90-minute guided walking tour will entertain and enlighten both visitors and residents with the famed stories of this great city. Saratoga

Springs was the playground of the rich and famous during the 1800’s and provides the stories of this wonderful, gilded period in our history. This unique and engaging tour will guide participants from the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center to Congress Park and will conclude with a complete tour of the elegant Canfield Casino. Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, $20 per person. For reservations, please call the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center: 518-587-3241.

Paintings en Plein Air

786 Charlton Road, Charlton | Opening Reception 6 – 9 p.m. Samuel Leone’s first solo exhibition, “Paintings en Plein Air”, will be on display at Main Street Studio from July 19 - August 4. Leone’s plein air paintings take us on a journey through Saratoga County farmlands, to the streets of Manhattan, Cape Cod and all the way to the countrysides of France and Spain. For more information and gallery hours, visit www.mainstreetcharlton.

com

SATURDAY, JULY 20

Book Sale

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Friends of the Galway Public Library will be holding a large book sale. Books of all genres as well as DVDs. Your monetary donation fills your bag!

Annual Summer Open House - Frances Day

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College | 2 p.m. The family-friendly event honors the museum’s namesake, Frances Young Tang, Skidmore College Class of ’61, and offers multiple ways for visitors to explore the museum’s stellar program of

the Foundation’s office to book their Summer Sunday Stroll before their chosen date.

Fundraiser for BluePath Service Dogs, Inc.

contemporary art exhibitions and events, with tours, artmaking activities, food, music, giveaways and more. At 5 p.m. acclaimed Capital Region musician and performer Taína Asili and her ensemble take the stage for an energetic concert. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http:// tang.skidmore.edu or call the Visitors Services Desk at 518580-8080.

Vibrant View

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 4 p.m. Open reception and artist talk. Showcasing the artwork of Soliven Melindo and Max Litvinov. The exhibit will run from July 20 – September 13. Both Melindo and Litvinov use bright colors in their work that can create experiences in color expression. Their bright hues of pink, blue, yellow and green, among other colors, are playful and friendly. The works’ subject matter, landscapes and still lives, will bring joyful energy into a viewers’ home and or office. Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website at springstreetgallerysaratoga.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 21

Summer Cottages of North Broadway

Meet: Northwest corner of North Broadway and Van Dam Street in front of Witt Construction 10:30 a.m. Led by Executive Director Samantha Bosshart. This stroll highlights the architecture and entertaining stories of those who built and resided in these grand residences. Tours are limited to 30 participants. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact

Speckled Pig Brewing Co., 11 Washington St., Ballston Spa | 3 – 8 p.m. BluePath provides autism service dogs to children and their families offering safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence. $1.00 from every pint and pizza sold will be donated to BluePath. There will also be cookies for humans and dogs sold, raffles for gift certificates to local businesses, and dog tugs for sale. All proceeds from these items will benefit BluePath.

Saratoga Jewish Cultural FestivalKlezmer & Foods with a ‘K’

Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Enjoy Klezmer music and all the foods that start with K—knishe, kugel, kreplach, kneidel, kasha, and more! $5 donation requested. www. saratogajewishculturalfestival. org.

MONDAY, JULY 22

Acting and Performance Drama Camp with Elyse Young Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Rd., Malta | 1:30 –4:30 p.m. Actors and actresses ages 10 - 15 collaborate as a team to write an original script or use existing story lines. Through the process campers will develop characters, choose costumes, rehearse and perform their work, all within a 2-week period. Theater games, acting exercises and craft projects are also included. Camp culminates with a performance on the Malta Community Center Stage! Monday - Friday, July 22 - August 2, (two weeks). www.maltaparksrec.com for additional information or call Malta Parks and Rec at 518-899 4411.

TUESDAY, JULY 23

Guided Nature Walk: Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 9 a.m. Join us for a guided nature walk at Clifton Park’s Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve. Darlene Kehn Hunter of the ASCR will share her knowledge as we explore this trail. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

Manicotti Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. - Noon to place an order, 518-5842585. Menu: Manicotti with meat sauce, sweet Italian sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 each (cash only).

THURSDAY, JULY 25

Ulysses & Julia Grant: Dancing on the Edge of the Gilded Age

Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site, 1000 Mount McGregor Rd., Wilton | 2 – 3 p.m. In honor of Remembrance Day (Tuesday July 23) Grant’s great-great grandson Ulysses Dietz will take us on a journey through time to gain insight into Ulysses and Julia’s great love, and life on the cusp of a pivotal era of change in America’s history. www. grantscottage.org.

Notice of formation of COPY THAT PRINT SHOP LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 15, 2024 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, 74 Warren Street, Ste. 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19/2024. 13169

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) The Name of the LLC is K9 ADVENTURES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 3, 2024. Office Location: 229 County Route 76, Stillwater, NY 12170 County of Saratoga Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 229 County Route 76, Stillwater, NY 12170. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19/2024. 13178

Notice of formation of Muddy River Farrier Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/03/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: P.O. Box 43, Hadley, NY 12835. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19/2024. 13180

Notice of formation of 518 WellFit, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/07/2024. 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: 69 Cornerstone Dr., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13214

163 Flike Road, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process

against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13215

29 Major Dickinson Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13216

171 Flike Road, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13217

6 Lake Street, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13218

739 Hudson Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13219

894 Hudson Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13220

133 County Road 76, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13221

132 N Central Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY

LEGALS

12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13222

243 S Third Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13223

18-20 Vanderwerken Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13224

89 Round Lake Avenue, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/13/24. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 40 Jolly Road, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: General. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13225

Notice of formation of SHATTUCK MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05-302024. Office location: Saratoga County, SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail service of process to RANDIE SHATTUCK, 12 HEMLOCK DRIVE, GREENFIELD CENTER, NY 12833. RANDIE K. SHATTUCK is designated as agent for SOP 12 HEMLOCK DRIVE, GREENFIELD CENTER, NEW YORK 12833. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13226

Notice of registration of DELOZIER EQUINE INSURANCE AGENCY LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/26/2024 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: c/o 3H Agent Services, Inc., 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/2024. 13232

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under

Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is West Madison Holdings, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on June 18, 2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 3 Cedarcrest Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02/2024. 13244

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: 39 RUGGLES ROAD, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 18, 2024. Office Location: 74 Robinwood Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 County of Saratoga.Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 74 Robinwood Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02/2024. 13246

Notice of Formation of LLC. Articles of Organization for Young Road Properties LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on June 24, 2024. Office Located in 11 Court Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at LLC ADDRESS. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02/2024.13248

Notice of Organization of CHAMP ENERGY LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the limited liability company is Champ Energy LLC. Articles of Organization of Champ Energy LLC were filed with the New York State Department of State Division of Corporations, State

Records and Uniform Commercial Code on May 15, 2024. The County within the state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga County. The street address of the principal business location is 3 Horseshoe Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The limited liability company is organized to carry on all lawful activities. 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02/2024.13249

Notice of formation of C.Yard Films LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/28/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 150, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02/2024. 13250

Notice of formation of Aesthetic Radiance Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/29/2024 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: 845 State Route 50, #1232, Burnt Hills, N.Y. 12027. Purpose: Cosmetics. 06/28, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02/2024. 13254

Harper Campbell LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 07/01/2024. Off. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 31 Lakewood Dr., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. General Purpose - Any lawful purpose permitted. 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09/2024. 13273

Notice of formation of Tipton Lane Advisory, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/19/2024. 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: 29 Madison Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09/2024. 13275

Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is 1445 ROUTE 9, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was May 30, 2024.

The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is: 1445 Route 9, Fort Edward (Town of Moreau), NY 12828. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to Rusty R. Saunders, 2 Garnet Mine Court, Gansevoort, NY 12831. The email address to which the Secretary of State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is: rrsaunders2003@ gmail.com.The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09/2024. 13281

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: JROAA, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 25, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 120 Pine Street, Corinth, New York 12822. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16/2024. 13282

Notice of Formation of 11:11 Creations

LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 03/12/2024. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: E11even Photography Studios, 3035 Route 50 #1003, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16/2024. 13283

NOTICE OF FORMATION

Adirondack Woodwright LLC Notice is hereby given of Adirondack Woodwright LLC as a DOM limited liability company. The Art. of Org were filed with the NYS Sec. of State on 7/3/24. The office in Saratoga Co. NYSDOS is designated as the agent and the office address 3782 Lewis Rd Ballston Spa NY. No registered agent or specific date of dissolution. The Company is organized for all purposes permitted under the laws. Filer: Colleen A. Dooley, Esq. PLLC PO Box 760, Latham, NY 12110. 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16/2024. 13284

Notice of formation of Drive Physical Therapy, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on May 17, 2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of the process should be mailed to the PLLC at 12 Whirlaway Blvd Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16/2024. 13297

Notice of formation of Create Calm, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/07/2024. 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: 25 Vista Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16/2024. 13298

Notice of formation of JDS Healing Care, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/17/2024. 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: 53 Nicklaus Drive, Gansevoort, NY, 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/12, 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16/2024. 13303

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Department of Central Services will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Swat Team Clothing, as per specification 24-STC-1.

Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www.empirestatebidsystem. com)

Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT

Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 07/19/2024, 13328

Notice of formation of Satterlee Electric LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 7/8/2024. 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: 51 Westside Drive Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13330

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Spa City Referrals, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/8/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Brent A. Frary, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024.13333

Notice of formation of TAYLOR & MARTIN, LLC AUCTIONEERS. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/24/2024 Office: Saratoga County.

LEGALS

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: 10 SPINNAKER DR, BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13334

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Christine Smith Mental Health Counselor PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/6/24 with perpetual existence. Office: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, 125 High Rock Ave Ste 108 105 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Mental Health Counseling. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13342

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NAME: Toga Tails, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/12/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 970 MacArthur Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13347

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is AVAS Premier Realty & Management Services, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on July 10, 2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 382 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13348

Notice of Formation of 221 S 2nd Avenue LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/3/2024. Saratoga is the county within NY in which the office of the company is located. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 221 S 2nd Avenue LLC, 1529 Division Street, Charlton, NY 12010. Company organized for any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024.13352

HBL Nails and Spa LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/11/2024. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 35 Sherman Way, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: General. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13356

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: HAYNES ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. DATE OF FILING: 05/30//2024. OFFICE LOCATION: Saratoga County. AGENT FOR SERVICE: Shaun Haynes, 1 Julians Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which an LLC may be formed under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024.

Notice of Formation of Nelsonelson LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 6/20/2024. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 205 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity.07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13359

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts. of Org. of 939/943 Properties, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on June 13, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o DCG Development Co., 800 NY-146 #240, Clifton Park, New York 12065, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13360

Notice of formation of Blueberry Gig Delivery, LLC.. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/18/2024 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: 2308 Huntridge Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13361

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Resolution 189 of 2024, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on August 14, 2024 at 4:35 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the Board can convene, in the Meeting Room of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors at 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 on a Local Law, identified as Introductory No. 2, Print No. 1 of 2024, entitled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE 2024 SARATOGA COUNTY COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO PROVIDE A SALARY AND COST-OFLIVING INCREASES FOR CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICIALS” TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at this hearing, all persons wishing to speak will be heard. Written communications may be emailed to publiccomment@ saratogacountyny.gov, or by mail addressed to: Clerk of the Board, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, which public comment must be received by August 14, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Copies of this proposed local law are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and online at www. saratogacountyny.gov.

Therese M. Connolly, Clerk Board of Supervisors 07/19/2024, 1X 13366

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Vibrant View: An Experience in Color ExpressionOpening Reception & Artist Talk July 20

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spring Street Gallery invites the public to join an opening reception and artist talk for “Vibrant View” showcasing the artwork of Soliven Melindo and Max Litvinov from 4-6 p.m. on July 20. The exhibit will run from July 20-Sept. 13.

Both Melindo and Litvinov use bright colors in their work that can create experiences in color expression. Their bright hues of pink, blue, yellow and green, among other colors, are playful and friendly. The works’ subject matter, landscapes and

still lives, will bring joyful energy into a viewers’ home and or office.

Spring Street Gallery will also be continuing the mail art project. This project showcases posted mail artwork created by our own community. The artwork received is displayed in our gallery hallway at 110 Spring Street in Saratoga. You do not have to be a working artist to participate. All ages are welcome. Pick up your free postcard today at the Saratoga Springs library bulletin area or at Spring Street Gallery, 110

Spring St. All artworks will be documented and placed on our website for all to see in mid-September.

A portion of the sales from this exhibit will benefit LifeWorks Community Action. LifeWorks Community Action - formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) - is a nonprofit established in 1965 that works to alleviate poverty at the local level in Saratoga County and the Northern Capital Region. Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7

p.m. and by appointment. For more information, go to: springstreetgallerysaratoga.

org. Spring Street Gallery

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Proctors Collaborative Announces Sponsorship of Ambassador Program

SCHENECTADY —

The Proctors Collaborative Ambassador program announced a five-year joint sponsorship with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and BST & Co. CPAs LLP.

The Ambassador programs are partnerships with a community organization that delivers trained ambassador staffers in each of the three cities of Proctors Collaborative venues- Schenectady City Mission of Schenectady at Proctors in Schenectady, Hope House at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany and RISE Housing and Support Services at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs.

The role of an Ambassador is to welcome people and provide help in crossing the

street, directions, parking and restaurant recommendations while making visitors feel welcome coming into the city.

Ambassadors receive wages and soft-skills job training, in support of their transition out of homelessness, poverty or substance abuse. They bring their own skills and on-the-ground knowledge of the local community, in support of a collaborative effort to make the neighborhood welcoming for all.

Proctors Collaborative is an arts and community development organization operating multiple venues across New York’s Capital Region. Its affiliate organizations include Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs.

“Vibrant View” opens at Spring Street Gallery on July 20.

located at 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs.

Creative Arts Festival Stages in Saratoga Springs Joe Pug Performs at Caffe Lena Aug. 15

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

—A gathering of approximately 150 people enjoyed a night of creativity titled “The Future of Broadway: A Musical Showcase of Contemporary Composers,” on the campus lawn at Skidmore College July 11.

The event was part of The Orchard Project’s 2024 Arts Festival presented July 11-13 in Saratoga Springs. The artistic development laboratory and accelerator for creators of performance and dramatic stories presents programs in New York City and in Saratoga Springs

The event featured Ryan

Miller (founding member of Guster), Nick Blaemire, Jesse J. Sanchez, Zack Zadek, Anna Denoia & Joshua Villa.

Miller performed songs from his upcoming musical “Safety Not Guaranteed,” that will see its premiere in a fiveweek run at the Brooklyn Academy of Music beginning Sept 17.

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Folk singer Joe Pug, whose songwriting has been equally influenced by literature and poetry, will perform at Caffe Lena Thursday, Aug. 15.

Pug has toured with Steve Earle, Josh Ritter, Old 97s, and others. His latest album, “Sketch of a Promised Departure,” was released earlier this year.

For more information and tickets, go to: caffelena.org.

Joe Pug will perform in Saratoga Springs Aug. 15.

Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire perform on July 11, 2024 at the Tang Teaching Museum’s Upbeat on the Roof free, outdoor concert series, as part of the Orchard Project’s 2024 Summer Arts Festival.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

News & Notes:

WEEK 2 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

*Key: GI= Grade 1 Stakes | GII= Grade 2 Stakes | GIII= Grade 3 Stakes

WEEK 2 STAKE RACES

*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing. Saratoga Live presents daily coverage of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course on FOX Sports. For the complete Saratoga Live broadcast schedule, and additional programming information, visit NYRA.com/ SaratogaLive.

FRIDAY, JULY 19

Curlin (R): 3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $135,000

SATURDAY, JULY 20

GIII Lake George: F3YO, 1 Mile - Turf, Purse $175,000

GI Coaching Club American Oaks: F3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $500,000

SUNDAY, JULY 21

GII Shuvee: F&M 4&UP, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $200,000

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

GII Honorable Miss Handicap: F&M 3&UP, 6 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $200,000

THURSDAY, JULY 25

GIII Caress Presented by Albany Med: 4&UP, F&M 5 1/2 Furlongs - Turf, Purse $200,000

PREMIUM GIVEAWAYS

FRIDAY, JULY 19

TUMBLER

The first giveaway of the season is a 40-ounce, white drink tumbler adorned with the traditional red Saratoga logo. It features highquality construction for maximum cold retention, a screw-on cap for easy filling and cleaning and a reusable straw for smooth sipping on a hot summer day. The Saratoga Tumbler will be available on the second Friday of the summer meet. Fans with paid admission on each giveaway day will receive a coupon for the giveaway, while supplies last. Season ticket and season pass holders are not guaranteed a giveaway. Fans must present their coupon at the giveaway station on track (near the Big Red Spring) to receive the complimentary item.

PURDY’S SUMMER CONCERT STAGE

The Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage will host live musical performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands. This year’s summer music stage is presented by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.

Friday, July 19: Mark and Jill Blues

Saturday, July 20: Diva and the Dirty Boys

Sunday, July 21: Big Fez & the Surfmatics

Wednesday, July 24: Bluebillies

Thursday, July 25: The Red Haired Strangers

HANDICAPPING SEMINAR AND MEET-AND-GREET

EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING JULY 23

COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOOTH

As part of NYRA’s season-long commitment to spreading awareness of local non-profits, NYRA will again host one organization each day in the Community Outreach Booth, located adjacent to the Jockey Silks Room, inside Gate B.

Friday, July 19: Saratoga Automobile Museum

Saturday, July 20: RISE Housing & Support Services

Sunday, July 21: Christie’s Heartoberfest

Enjoy your Sunday at the races in the Spa’s newest hospitality venue, the climate-controlled Paddock Suite, learning betting strategies and tips from expert handicappers. Guests will also be treated to a meet-andgreet with Saratoga Race Course’s new track announcer Frank Mirahmadi, along with a rotating cast of on-track talent, personalities and VIPs. Tickets can be purchased through Fevo.

Photo by Dan Heary

WINNER’S CIRCLE

TASTE NY PAVILION:

EVERY THURSDAY-SUNDAY

BEGINNING JULY 11

New York-made food and beverages will be available for sample and purchase at the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, where fans can enjoy New York craft beers, wines, spirits, cheese and chocolate (must be 21 and over to sample and purchase alcoholic beverages). Featured products hail from Montauk to the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks as a showcase of the state’s robust food and beverage industry.

SARATOGA BREAKFAST AND BREEDING FARM TOUR:

EVERY WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY AND SELECT SUNDAYS, BEGINNING JULY 12

The popular Saratoga Breakfast and Breeding Farm tours, which were first introduced in 2022, will be expanded this summer to meet growing demand. The program will be offered Wednesday through Saturday (excludes July 13, Aug. 24), plus select Sundays, beginning Friday, July 12 through Saturday, August 31. This year will feature newcomer Sugar Plum Farm to supplement incumbents Song Hill Thoroughbreds and Old Tavern Farm.

Fans will enjoy a buffet breakfast during morning training at Saratoga Race Course before boarding a CDTA trolley to that day’s breeding farm before returning to the Spa for the afternoon’s races. Tickets must be reserved in advance at NYRA. com. Each tour accommodates up to 52 guests. Admission to Saratoga Race Course is included in the package.

BERKSHIRE BANK HORSE SENSE

EVERY FRIDAY-SUNDAY

BEGINNING JULY 12

Fans of all ages can pet a retired thoroughbred every Friday through Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Berkshire Bank Horse Sense. The educational exhibit also includes fun facts about the life and career of a thoroughbred. The family-friendly attraction is located inside Gate A and is presented by Berkshire Bank.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE RAIL OF THE 1863 CLUB

EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING JULY 14

Fans are invited to enjoy a brunch buffet while experiencing The Rail at the 1863 Club, the firstfloor banquet space at the 1863 Club. Tickets start at $105 and include admission, a table seat for the day, brunch buffet, soft drinks, Post Parade program book, tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by calling the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX or online at Ticketmaster.com

HANDICAPPING SEMINAR AND MEET-AND-GREET

EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING JULY 14

Enjoy your Sunday at the races in the Paddock Suite, learning betting strategies and tips from expert handicappers. Tickets start at $75 and include admission, Post Parade program book and a table seat for the day within the climate-controlled, shared suite overlooking the historic saddling area. Fans will also be treated to a meet-and-greet with Saratoga Race Course’s track announcer Frank Mirahmadi. Tickets can be purchased online through Fevo.

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE FAMILY FUN ZONE

EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING JULY 14

Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday inside the Family Zone, located near Gate A at the Top of the Stretch. Each week will feature a different theme, including Beach Day, Christmas in July, Day at the Zoo, Summer Olympics, Carnival, the Wild, Wild West and NYRA mascot Gallop’s Birthday on August 18.

FIRST RESPONDERS DAY

PRESENTED BY ALBANY MED THURSDAY, JULY 25

First Responders Day will pay tribute to all first responders with free admission (proper ID required). The afternoon will honor local first responders and will feature the New York Police Department Ceremonial Unit and performances from the New York State Troopers Pipes and Drums. The day will also include a recruitment event for those interested in learning about first responder career opportunities.

A Nice Start (WATCH, STAND AND CHEER)

by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY

Boosted by good weather and competitive quality racing Saratoga Race Course opened its season successfully with increases in both attendance and handle. Racing fans did not let the recent Belmont Stakes meet dampen their enthusiasm for the beginning of the longer stint. From here the racing kicks into high gear in the coming weeks with Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In races expected to draw some of the biggest names in racing.

The first four days of racing were won by a wide array of trainers and jockeys unlike previous years when top riders and trainers dominated most days. The races featured several longpriced horses and truly was reminiscent of Saratoga Meets of years gone by.

While I am not privy to concession information, it appeared to me that the crowds have largely abandoned most concession offerings at the course. Whether it be due to high prices or the move to card purchase only, or a combination thereof, the concession stands appeared devoid of traffic. For people of a certain age the “Maytag Repairman” comes to mind.

One notable change from recent years was the decision in the stewards’ stand to disqualify a winner on Sunday for herding the competition. While the runner-up was interfered with,

recent history would dictate that there would not have been a disqualification. This may portend a stricter interpretation of racing rules by the current slate of stewards.

The length of the racing day continues to be too long with most fans attending only part of the day rather than the full card. While this makes full use of the facility, it can make it seem somewhat empty by the end of the day, sometimes even for the most prestigious races. The grandstand seats appear to be half empty which of course lessons the excitement of the live event.

Consideration should be given (at least on weekdays) to shortening the time of the card to encourage and permit fans to attend each and every Saratoga race without it being an eight-hour day

Saratoga racing’s spot on the calendar typically places it in opposition to several national and international events. This year the Paris Olympics and Presidential political conventions will vie for attention just as Saratoga racing will have more television exposure than ever before. this year through its agreement with Fox TV than ever before. The ongoing efforts to have racing available on television with commentary designed for the everyday player has been a welcome evolution and one has made racing more mainstream than in prior decades. All involved should be commended for the effort and the consistent expansion of televised races on numerous outlets.

Watching races live, I sometimes feel like a dinosaur when I watch the races with my binoculars. This of course was de rigueur before large screen televisions were installed. Binoculars with a wide vision can allow you to watch the entire field from a good vantage point. However, over the years the sight lines at various race tracks have changed dramatically with more and more viewers and fans relying upon large screen televisions. The televisions allow casual fans and people uncomfortable with binoculars to follow the race as if they were watching it

at home. The downside, however, is the large screen along with the board and other objects in the infield tend to obstruct the view of watching the race live. There was a time when fans could easily see the races with their naked eyes or through binoculars. That has changed.

What has also changed sadly, and which takes away some of the excitement and the races are the fans that sit motionless in the grandstand or clubhouse seats. With the reliance now on televisions people simply sit and stare. It’s not a welcome development.

An incident between me and an unhinged patron last weekend brought this to my attention. I was criticized and cursed profusely for daring to stand up during the stretch run of the Sanford Stakes. He was irate that people would stand during a race and wished my immediate and untimely death upon me. While his profanity and threats brought the Pinkertons, it made me realize that somehow live racing has changed from a participant sport to a polite viewing, eating and drinking experience.

I would hope fans would find it in themselves to stand a few times a day when the races are run, view it live and cheer a little. Try binoculars – you may like it.

Photo by Chelsea Durand

Clawing Away To A Victory

by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY

Bruce Levine pretty much started his Saratoga Race Course meet with nearly the way he ended his Belmont at Aqueduct meet.

Long-time trainer Bruce Levine wins his first Saratoga race of the meet with an impressive run from locally-bred Brown Eyed Cat

However, he had to watch some anxious moments from the start to the finish for that Saratoga victory.

Brown Eyed Cat, a 3-yearold making his debut on Opening Day, was off a step slow while getting bumped hard by Romantic Charmer as a soon as the starting gate opened. Through a patient ride from Javier Castellano, Brown Eyed Cat rallied 15½ lengths off the quick pace to run down Call Bob in the last 220 yards to win by a length.

“It was very impressive,” Levine said. “It was a

speed-favoring track and he closed a lot of ground. I know there were some fast fractions, but he did put in some run. It’s good to get that first win.”

During Belmont at Aqueduct’s closing weekend two weeks ago, Levine watched Light Man catch pacesetter Kingdom in the final furlong for the 1¼-length win.

While Brown Eyed Cat’s win came across as impressive, Levine said he wasn’t surprised in the colt’s running style. Even with the latest “bullet” workouts from the gate, Levine indicated

that his horse has the tendency to start slowly. When Brown Eyed Cat got off to a rough start and fell behind quickly, Levine didn’t know if his horse could overcome that.

“I’m not surprised,” Levine said. “He has never been a good breaker in the morning. Between not being a sharp breaker and getting bumped at the start, and he was so far back, I really couldn’t imagine him winning, especially for a first-time starter.”

After being bred by Dave Valeri with the sire of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown and the mare Cat Ferrad at Irish Hill Century Farm, just six miles away from the track in Stillwater, Brown Eyed Cat, owned by AngieV Stables, came to Levine’s barn last summer at

Belmont Park.

Even though the colt showed potential through a series of workouts, there were moments when Levine had to give him a break.

“I knew he could run,” Levine said. “We have been fighting quarter crack issues with him. That is what has slowed him in getting to the races. He’s a sound horse. It’s just his feet.”

“I wanted to give him another workout,” he added. “But I said to myself, if this race goes, I got to wait another month to run. Let me give him some experience. He acts a little green around horses. Not only that, there is now fitness on his side.”

Brown Eyed Cat wasn’t the only winner for Levine last week. He also had a winner at

Photo by Adam Coglianese (NYRA)

Bruce Levine. Photo by Tony Podlaski

Monmouth Park with Kaymus in a claiming race. Though, it’s not uncommon for Levine to run his horses at multiple tracks.

Within the first couple of years as a trainer that started in late 1979, Levine won races at Aqueduct, Belmont, the Meadowlands, Monmouth Park, Delaware Park and even Hialeah Park. This included his first graded stakes winner with I’m It followed by multiple graded stakes winner Lady Eleanor.

In 1982, even though he had been racing horses at Saratoga early in his career, Levine finally brought his stable to Barn 64, where he is still located just next to the gap of the first turn on the Oklahoma Training Track. That is when he also had his first Saratoga winner with Rob’s Lady in a maiden race.

Over the last four decades, several horses have been part of Levine’s stable, which has earned 2,238 victories from nearly 13,000 starters. They include 2008 New York-bred champion sprinter Bustin Stones, three-time Grade 3 Gallant Fox

marathon winner Coyote Lakes, John Morrissey Stakes winner Clever Electrician and Saratoga Dew Stakes winner Hot Stones.

Even with Grade 1 winner Bustin Stones and a former claiming horse like Coyote Lakes, both owned by Roddy Valente, Levine continues to look for that promising horse through breeders and sales rather than focusing on the claiming division.

“It has been good, but it’s challenging,” Levine said. “I’m still looking for a good horse. I used to work with a lot claiming horses. I don’t mind claiming, but it’s just harder. If you claim a horse $20,000 and run it for $30,000, you will probably keep it, but you can’t win. If you want to win, then you will have to lose the horse.”

“It’s hard to win a claiming race and have your horse not to get claimed out of it,” he added.

“It’s so hard to replace your horses. It takes two months to replace it. It used to be that you could hold onto them longer.”

Beyond a few claiming horses, Levine has other

promising horses who have been allowance race winners such as Light Man, Cupid’s Heart, and Fortune’s Nephew.

Levine also has younger and unraced horses. Two of them are scheduled to run in maiden races on Friday: firsttime starters Joker on Fire and Posse Rocks.

“I’m so lucky that I have some homebreds, and I can buy some yearlings and 2-year-olds to add to the stable. I am working with more 2-year-olds.” he said “Otherwise, I would be in trouble. With the babies, you can stay in business through trial and error.”

As for Brown Eyed Cat, Levine knows he some options, especially since the colt is eligible to compete in the New York Stallion Series races. However, he will know the next steps based on the horse’s health, body language, and behavior over the next couple of weeks.

“He will tell me,” Levine said. “Horses always do. He may run in an allowance race in three or four weeks. We’ll have to see where he is.”

Fun And Games Puzzle Solutions

Levine & Brown Eyed Cat. Photo by Tony Podlaski

Spa Catholic Football Returns

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Central Catholic School announced last week that it will merge with Stillwater to create a new football program. 17 Spa Catholic students will participate in the inaugural season beginning this fall at the modified and junior varsity levels. Varsity will start in the 2025-2026 school year. Stillwater’s team is the defending Class D Sectional Champions.

LOCAL ATHLETES

EXCEL AT WORLD NINJA CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Ninja Labs (Saratoga & Albany) recently traveled to Greensboro, NC for the World Ninja League World Championships. The World Ninja League is the premiere obstacle league in the sport of Ninja. The event took place June 21-24th at the Greensboro Coliseum and hosted over 2300 athletes from 11 different countries and across 7 different age and skill divisions.

Much like the finals of the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior, the main event at the WNL World Championships features a 3 stage obstacle course. Athletes who clear each stage (or finish in the top percentages

of their division) move on to the next stage, but only those who clear each stage are still in contention for the World Championship title.

There is also a “World’s Strongest Ninja” title that is up for grabs during the event. In order to be crowned the World’s Strongest Ninja, athletes must do well not only on the obstacle course runs, but also perform well in the skills challenges that also take place during the Championships. A ninja’s speed, technical skills and endurance are challenged during these skills events.

Sixteen local athletes competed at Worlds and 4

finished in the Top 10 of their Divisions:

Coach Geoff Snyder finished 7th in the World in the Masters Division (40+)

Coach Nicole Van Oort finished 4th in the World’s Strongest Ninja category in the Adult Female Division.

Coach Anna Venditti finished 4th in the World and 3rd in the World’s Strongest Ninja category in the Young Adult Division (15-17).

Adelena Messier earned the title of World Champion by clearing Stage 1 and Stage 2, as well as going the furthest the fastest on Stage 3. She beat out 112 other top teen females (1314) to take the title. Adelena also finished 3rd in the World’s Strongest Ninja category.

“I’m incredibly proud of Adelena & Anna, but I’m also equally proud of all of our Ninja Lab athletes and coaches.” said head coach Geoff Snyder. “We have built a quality program that has produced some of the best ninjas in the World Ninja League. Our athletes work incredibly hard year around and it’s been amazing to see the fruits of their labor this past season.”

Photo provided

Graphic via the Saratoga Central Catholic Athletics X account.

ETHOS AWARD GALA, RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The 2024 Ethos Awards, which recognize individuals who advance the engagement of black and brown people in

the world of equestrian sports, will be presented at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs on August 31.

Local Ballplayer Drafted by Giants

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SAN FRANCISCO — Greg Farone, a Schenectady native, was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the seventh round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Farone is a left-handed pitcher who played for the University of Alabama in 2024.

With the Crimson Tide, Farone pitched 71.2 innings, earning a 5.02 ERA, which was the lowest among all of the team’s starting pitchers. In April, he pitched a complete game shutout against Ole Miss.

Farone previously played for the University of Louisville

and Herkimer College in New York before transferring to Alabama. He attended Schenectady High School.

This year’s recipients include:

• Mayisha Akbar, founder of the Compton Jr Posse (CJP) in 1988, which offers youth hope, connection, and success by teaming them with horses

• Dr. George & Ann Blair, who started the New York Riding Academy in 1970 in Manhattan’s Randall Island Park, making horseback riding more inclusive for everyone

• Anastasia Curwood, cofounder of Strides for Equality, an organization working in

numerous ways to create equitable opportunities for BIPOC equestrians

• Caitlin Gooch, founder of Saddle Up and Read, a program that connects horses, kids, and libraries to increase literacy rates in North Carolina

• Lezlie Hiner, founder of Work to Ride, a communitybased prevention program in Philadelphia that engages and empowers under-resourced urban youth through interactions with horses

• Patricia Kelly,

President and CEO of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc., created in 1984 as a way to introduce the joys of riding to women in the Hartford, Connecticut area

The Ethos Award is a biannual event that partners with unique equine venues across the country who share the organization’s mission to change the narrative of equestrian sports.

For more information about this year’s gala, visit ethosawardequestrian.com/gala.

Photo of pitcher Greg Farone via the University of Alabama website.

2024 Ethos Awards recipients Dr. George and Ann Blair, Caitlin Gooch, and Patricia Kelly. Photos via the Ethos Awards website.

CELEB STOPS BY NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Amanda Seyfried, an actress best known for her roles in “Mean Girls,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Dear John,” stopped by the Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs last week in support of novelist Liz Moore. Moore was in town promoting her latest book, “The God of the Woods.”

Earlier this year, it was announced that Seyfried would

star in a Peacock series based on “Long Bright River,” one of Moore’s novels. “Long Bright River” is a suspense thriller set in Philadelphia about a female police officer who patrols a neighborhood impacted by the opioid crisis. Moore’s latest book, “The God of the Woods,” is about a teenager who goes missing at an Adirondacks summer camp.

Seyfried lives in the Catskills with her husband, actor Thomas Sadoski.

See "Creative Arts Festival Stages in Saratoga Springs" pg. 27

See "Local Ballplayer Drafted by Giants" pg. 35

Actress Amanda Seyfried poses with novelist Liz Moore at the Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs. Photo via Seyfried’s Instagram account.