Saratoga TODAY July 26 - August 1, 2024

COMING SOON

City Adding $76 Million to Assessment Roll

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS –

Aug. 1 marks the official date for the new assessment roll to come into play with the annual list of taxable property in Saratoga Springs. Typically averaging $20 to $25 million in new property additions, this

year’s roll will depict more than 600 changes of assessment and is expected to top $70 million tied to new additions.

“We essentially tripled the output of the department and were putting roughly $76 million on the assessment roll year-over-year,” said Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran.

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History OF SARATOGA

Joseph Henry: A Summer Respite in Galway

by David Wickerham | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable

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Some people may recognize the name Joseph Henry as that of an imminent scientist of the 19th century, who helped establish the fledgling United States as having experimental and theoretical scientists just as skilled and serious as those in Europe.

Others may know he was the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, the Washington, D.C. organization that oversees the nation’s federal museums and research centers. His scientific work was so important that a measurement of electromagnetic induction – the henry – is named for him.

But maybe the most common recognition of Henry’s name is attached to the town of Galway’s elementary school, which seeks to instill Henry’s passion for knowledge and self-education into its students. While Henry was born in Albany, completed his education, and started his career there, he spent formative pre-teen and teen years in Galway, where a grandmother and other family members lived.

In Albany, the family was poor (his Scottish immigrant father worked as either a “cartman” or laborer), and that probably contributed to the decision to send young Joseph to live with maternal relatives in Galway. His father died in 1811, when Joseph was 13 year old; it is unknown whether William Henry suffered prolonged ill health before his death. However, many years later Joseph Henry told a Smithsonian friend that his father was an alcoholic.

Less well-known is that during the time he was conducting scientific experiments at the Albany Institute and teaching mathematics and natural philosophy at the Albany Academy, his Alma Mater, marrying his cousin Harriet Alexander and starting a family – he occasionally returned to Galway, though for that era, it was a significant journey.

By the summer of 1832, Henry had taught and experimented with electromagnetism in Albany for nearly a decade. He had built a powerful electromagnet for a mentoring colleague at Yale University, with more electromagnets in demand. His

reputation had spread far beyond Albany; he was in the process of being considered for a professorship at the prestigious College of New Jersey – the institution that is today Princeton University.

But that same summer, there was an outbreak of cholera in Albany – the sort of deadly intestinal disease outbreak that happened before public sanitation was common. Henry chose to take his young wife and newborn son William out of the city toward the end of August. They went back to his childhood home to live with an uncle in rural Galway.

“The pure air of the county has an almost magical effect in restoring our prostrated strength,” Henry wrote to his cousin (and brother-in-law) Stephen Alexander on Aug. 27, adding a mention of the “pestiferous air” in Albany.

Two days later he wrote Alexander again, recounting a trip north into the Sacandaga River valley – the region that was flooded nearly 100 years later to create the Sacandaga Reservoir, now Great Sacandaga Lake. His observations offer a contemporaneous glimpse of how that area was viewed.

He and another cousin, Hugh Alexander, took a “jaunt” north on Aug. 28, to the community of Fish House. “We found it a very pleasant little village surrounded with mountains and apparently on the verge of the inhabitable portion of this state,” Henry wrote. “To the north beyond as far as the eye could reach only mountains on piles of mountains met the view.”

That would have been a common sentiment about the Adirondack Mountains in 1832 – it would be decades before it became common for recreational visitors to travel into the Adirondacks. The region north of the Great Sacandaga – which lacks dramatic high mountain peaks but offers dozens of heavily forested low peaks and hundreds of remote lakes and ponds – remains the least-inhabited part of the Adirondacks.

Today, Fishhouse is underwater -- but its memory lives on as the name of a county road in

Providence and Broadalbin.

Henry also wrote of visiting John Fay, whom he identifies as “a former member of Congress from the county of Montgomery” as well as a friend of Alexander’s father, a grist mill operator from Schenectady.

Fay’s occupations included land surveying (which Henry had also done as a young man), agriculture, and milling. He served as postmaster in Northampton (which at the time was part of Montgomery County) and represented Montgomery County in the New York State Assembly from 1808-1809 and in 1812.

Fulton County, where the town of Northampton is now located, didn’t become a separate county from Montgomery until 1838.

Fay was elected to Congress for a single term, from 1819 to 1821. He later moved to Jefferson County, was elected sheriff, and was a presidential elector for Democrat James K. Polk in 1844.

The community where Fay lived became known as Fayville. It is also underwater now, but the name survives on Fayville Road, another county highway in the town of Providence.

At the time he wrote, Henry was hoping that the cholera outbreak would lead to the cancellation of in-person classes at the Albany Academy, though that hope was in vain.

He also remarks in the Aug. 29 letter on learning of the death from cholera of Hugh Fraser, who was an Albany superintendent of the Schenectady-Albany rail line. “(Fraser) was the last acquaintance I parted with in Albany and the unexpected news of his death affected me more unpleasantly than any death that has occurred by the cholera,” he wrote.

The outbreak subsided, and Henry returned to Albany to teach. By the end of September, he had formally been offered the position at Princeton. He accepted. His cousin Stephen, a graduate of Union College who was primarily an astronomer, joined him at Princeton that year. In 1846, they would go on to the new Smithsonian Institute together, where Henry served as its first secretary for 32 years.

Calling Brass Musicians of All Ages: Join Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians on Stage at SPAC In Shared Music-Making Event

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba players of all ages are invited to join Philadelphia Orchestra musicians on the SPAC stage in a shared music-making event.

Showcased as The Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the event takes place 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1.

PlayINs have involved community musicians who play the violin, flute, double bass, viola, harp, woodwind and brass sections of the Orchestra. The Aug. 1 PlayIN is curated specifically for brass instruments and is the seventh annual event for SPAC.

Openings are limited; interested musicians are encouraged to sign up online at spac.

org. A PDF of all the music to be performed will be available to download on spac.org. The event is free and open to the public and audiences are encouraged to attend (audience members do not need to register for the event).

PlayINs are signature events for The Philadelphia Orchestra and part of the ensemble’s HEAR initiative, a portfolio of programs promoting the role of music in Health, Education, Access and Research. The PlayINs have taken place regularly in Philadelphia since 2012 and in Saratoga since 2017 and are part of a full array of programs designed to promote access for people of all ages to experience orchestral music either as listeners or performers.

Participants will join the following Philadelphia Orchestra musicians during the event: Jeffrey Lang, associate principal horn; Christopher Dwyer, horn; Matthew Vaughn, co-principal trombone; Blair Bollinger, bass trombone (leader of the PlayIN); Carol Jantsch, principal tuba; Travis Peterson, trumpet.

The afternoon PlayIN on August 1 precedes The Philadelphia Orchestra’s performance: Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100, conducted by David Robertson. The evening celebrates the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue with legendary jazz pianist Marcus Roberts and his trio alongside the orchestra. The program continues with one of the orchestra’s signature pieces,

Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, written for and premiered by The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1940 and 1941.

For additional information

on the PlayIN, as well as the schedule for The Philadelphia Orchestra’s SPAC season from July 31 – Aug. 17, visit spac.org.

OBITUARIES

Donald “Big Don” Cash

Saratoga Springs — Donald “Big Don” Cash, born June 9, 1949 in Edgerton, WI was welcomed into eternal peace on July 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Julie, his daughter, Stephanie (Justin) Hogan, son, Stephen Cash, grandsons, Cash and Hughes Hogan, sister in law Roseanne Cash, nieces Elizabeth (Keith) Steele and Emily (Jim) Farwell, brother David Cash, mother and father in law, Barbara and Lawrence Kaleta, as well as numerous friends, his beloved “track family”, and faithful “boy”, Molson.

He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Cash, mother, Mildred Cash, brother, George Cash, sister, Judy Ann Cash, sister in law, Mary Ann Fenton, many uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins and beloved dogs, Tabatha, Madison, Fenway, Sadie and Ted.

Don was born and bred a hard worker, coming from two farming families, his father’s family running the locally famous “Cash’s Dairy” in Milton Junction, WI. Out of high school Don worked at a local gas station to put himself through college at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. From there, he proudly owned and operated his own grocery store in Milton, WI. Eventually, Don took his love of all things grocery and food to begin his celebrated career at General Mills, where he met and fell in love with Julie in 1984. Don worked at General Mills for 39 years, winning the Eagle Award for Salesman of the Year multiple times, though the awards were hidden in his office behind pictures and artwork from his children. His career at General Mills was one he cherished and never gave up, even after retirement. He was seen daily checking the local Market 32, Walmart and Target for his General Mills products “for his grandkids”.

As a true horse racing fan it was destiny that Don and his family ended up in Saratoga Springs. He loved handicapping, going to the track with his family, introducing his grandsons to the sport, and spending cherished days there with his “track family”. Don was selfless and served his family and community endlessly, asking for nothing in return. Throughout his life he worked through the nights and early mornings to never miss a game, tournament, or

special moment for either of his children. He found the greatest happiness in being a dad. He was the #1 hockey dad, taking Stephen to games and tournaments across the northeast before sunrise. He loved his “hockey family”. He traveled just as far for Stephanie’s lacrosse games and made weekly visits to Nazareth College throughout her college career, always adopting her high school and college friends and teammates like his own children. He was there for everyone, at any time, before we even knew we needed him.

He was thoughtful and loved

Dr. Charles Alan Flinton

OAKLAND, CA— Dr. Charles Alan Flinton, 59, formerly of Saratoga Springs, died peacefully at his residence in Oakland, CA on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Born on June 8, 1965 in Saratoga Springs to Ralph M. and Shirley Bruso Flinton. Chuck was a 1983 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School where he excelled at wrestling, lacrosse and football. He received his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Stony Brook and his PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies and founded The San Francisco Forensics Institute. He participated in several Rallies for Rangers, traveling to Mongolia, Nepal, Chile and Argentina. Chuck loved traveling with his family, riding dirt bikes with his

nothing more than his family, his greatest joys in life were being with his children and grandchildren. A forever Wisconsin boy at heart, Don cheered with pride for his Green Bay Packers wherever he went. He loved playing with his grandchildren, mowing his lawn, power walking, and was a local legend at grocery stores across the Capital Region. He showed his love through food and doing constant acts of kindness for everyone around him.

There will never be another husband, father, grandfather or friend as dedicated to the ones he loved.

In honor of “Big Don”, go out

sons and teaching them about “good” music and “great” literature. His absence will certainly leave many holes in the hearts of those who loved him, and all will miss his sense of humor and kindness.

In addition to his parents of Saratoga Springs, he is survived by his wife, Meera Desai; his two sons and best friends, Lucas and Arjuna; one brother, Thomas; two sisters Jo-Anne and Tina; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours and funeral services in Saratoga Springs are pending and will be announced under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518- 584-5373).

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Saratoga Springs Pop Warner at P.O. Box 3251, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome. com.

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Relatives and friends may call from 10 AM to 1 PM July 29, 2024 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs NY, with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 1pm. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Don’s courageous fight, “Big Don” has requested donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in his name, specializing in research of Mantle Cell Lymphoma. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.

Linda McNeary

REXFORD, NY — Linda McNeary passed away July 21, 2024. She was born and raised in Ravena, NY. Calling hours were July 24 at Burke Funeral home followed by burial in the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefunerahome.com

Robert Lawrence Gordon

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert Lawrence Gordon, 60, passed away July 11, 2024 after a short illness. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday July 29 at Malta Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saratoga Hospital. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Sheriff’s Office handled a call of an assault of a corrections officer at the Saratoga County. As a result of the investigation into the complaint, John A. Rathbun, 26, homeless was charged with assault in the 2nd degree (class D felony). Rathbun is accused of punching a corrections officer to his facial area and of biting him causing physical injury. The corrections officer was treated at a local healthcare facility and released.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an unknown motor vehicle crash on New York State Route 29 in the town of Milton. Investigation into the crash led to the arrest of Kyle J. Kilburn, 35, of Milton. Kilburn was charged with DWAI – drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felonies), criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, and resisting arrest (class A misdemeanors). Kilburn was the sole person involved in the collision. He is accused of operating a motor vehicle

while his ability to do so was impaired by the use of a drug and the charge was upgraded to a felony due to a previous conviction within the preceding 10 years. It is also alleged that his driver’s license was revoked at the time of the crash. Additionally, Kilburn is charged with knowingly and unlawfully possessing a controlled substance and physically resisting deputies attempting to take him into custody.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an inactive larceny on Hudson River Road in the town of Halfmoon. As a result of the investigation into the matter, Kristen A. Yerry (age 25) of Richford, VT. Was charged with burglary in the 2nd degree (class C felony) and grand larceny in the 4th degree (class E felony). Yerry is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein, and with stealing property from the residence with a value in excess of $1,000. Yerry was arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond, pending further action in the matter.

BLOTTER

The Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged Jacob L. Merchant (age 25) of Malta with failure to report a change of address within 10 days as a sex offender (class D felony). The charge was upgraded to a class D felony due to a previous conviction in 2023. He was arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail pending further action in the matter.

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

James A. Topper, 28, of Galway, pleaded to felony DWI, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs, and felony DWI charged November 2023 in Malta.

Sentencing Oct. 2.

Terrance Crawford, 39, of Moreau, pleaded to rape in the second-degree, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 10.

Dokotah McNabb, of Glens Falls, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged October 2023 in Moreau.

Marquin A. Blake, 33, of Schenectady, pleaded to

attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 9.

Jamel D. Gray, 29, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged February 2024. Sentencing Sept. 9.

Eugene F. Wachtel, 57, of Schenectady, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourthdegree, charged June 2023

in Clifton Park. Sentencing Oct. 22.

NY STATE POLICE

State Police of Wilton charged Shana M. Firenze, 39, of Saratoga Springs, with Criminal Trespass in the second-degree, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the firstdegree, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Farm Aid’s annual music and food festival is returning to Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center where a full day of music, family farmers, homegrown food and agrarian experiences will be featured alongside several live performances.

Slated to appear are Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), as well as Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson with

The Travelin’ McCourys, Charley Crockett, Joy Oladokun, Southern Avenue, Cassandra Lewis and Jesse Welles, with more artists to be announced.

The festival first played SPAC in 2013, when surprise guest Pete Seeger, joined by Nelson, Young, Mellencamp and Matthews, brought the spirit of Woody Guthrie’s America to the stage for one final memorable performance.

Tickets range from $85 to $325 will go on sale to the public on Friday, July 26, at 10 a.m. ET, at LiveNation.com.

Retirement

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— An event benefitting the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) will be held 6-8 p.m. July 31 at the Adelphi Hotel

The 2024 Casamigos “For Jocks and Horses” event will

include gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a signature Casamigos cocktail crafted exclusively for the event, and a silent auction featuring unique items and experiences.

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) is a national organization devoted to providing a lifetime

Event

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The glitzy Boots and Bling Casino Night held this month raised more than $100,000 for ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption. The 501(c) (3) program is the largest thoroughbred rehabilitation and retraining program in the Northeast.

The event, held at Sugar Plum Farm on Gilbert Road, was attended by more than 250 people and featured a casino night, dinner, and a live auction with a selection of exclusive items showcasing a unique connection to the world

sanctuary for Thoroughbreds after their racing careers as well as opportunities for people wishing to improve their wellbeing through the undeniable healing power of horses.

VIP Admission ($125) includes a complimentary bottle of Casamigos autographed by

the Saratoga Jockey Colony plus all general admission benefits. General Admission ($50 includes entry to the event, hors d’oeuvres, and a signature cocktail. Tickets are available online at https://donorbox.org/ events/577889

of horse racing. These included halters belonging to Dornoch; the 2024 Belmont Stakes winner, and the 2024 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby winners; Thorpedo Anna and Mystik Dan, and Funny Cide’s Preakness sheet.

ReRun Thoroughbred

Adoption accepts horses after their racing careers from New York trainers, owners, and farms, regardless of the connections’ ability to donate. Each year, ReRun takes in over 125 horses and places most in pre-approved homes.

Farm Aid returns to Saratoga on Sept. 21.

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Saratoga Grad Headed to Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelsey Chmiel, a 2019 Saratoga Springs High School graduate, will be inducted into the Greater Capital Region Track, Field, and Cross Country Hall of Fame. She was selected in her first year of eligibility.

While running for the Blue Streaks, Chmiel captured state and federation championships, as well as top-five overall finishes in each of her four years at the Nike Cross Nationals. In her junior year, she was the Gatorade New York State Cross Country Runner of the Year. She was a 12-time high school AllAmerican, broke the national outdoor 3,000-meter mark for sophomores, and holds the state record of 16:18.57 in the outdoor 5K. At the age of 16, she won the junior division of the Great Edinburgh International X Country Challenge in Scotland.

After graduating from Saratoga, Chmiel attended North Carolina State, where she continued to accumulate accolades. She

was an 11-time All-American. She was crowned the 5,000meter 2022-20223 ACC Indoor Champion, the 2021 ACC Cross Country Champion, and the 2021 NCAA Southeast Regional Cross Country Champion.

For all these achievements and more, Chmiel will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during an annual banquet ceremony held on Saturday, October 5 at the Albany Marriott in Colonie.

Kelsey Chmiel poses at Saratoga Springs High School in 2017. Photo by Photoandgraphic.com.

NEWS

Developers Seeking Demolition of D’Andrea’s Pizza Union Coach Works, with

New 6-Story Building

Construction in Caroline Street Redevelopment

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Developers are seeking approval from the city Design Review Commission for the demolition of two long-standing singlestory structures on Caroline Street and proposing to replace them with a new, single, multistory mixed-use structure likely to house retail and/or restaurant on the ground floor with multiunit residential use on floors

2 through 6, according to documents filed with the city.

The current structures to potentially be demolished are 33 Caroline St. – built in the 1950s and home to D’Andrea’s Pizza, and 35 Caroline Street - constructed in the 1970’s and occupied by Union Coach Works.

Oldest Lighthouse LLC is currently under contract to purchase the combined near10,000 square foot property from its two respective owners.

“The buildings on the property do not contribute to the positive value of real

property in the neighborhood (and) are unappealing brick and concrete single-story structures,” according to the applicant’s filing with the city, which also specifies that it is seeking a height bonus for the proposed new structure “based on affordable housing being a component of the redevelopment.”

The applicant proposes a 100% build out of the property and a height of 63 feet, which is 8 feet higher than the UDO’s maximum height allowance and ultimately to be sought at the city Planning Board.

UNDER CONSIDERATION: Mural on Ludlow Street

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is seeking concept approval from the city Design Review Board for a mural to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025.

The museum board has selected Saratoga Springs-based artist Celeste Susany for the project and the proposed mural will go on a wall on the Ludlow Street side of the museum. Susany and the museum are applying for a Support for Artists Grant from the NYS Council on the Arts to underwrite the project, according

to documents filed with the city.

The proposed mural, in full color scale, would be applied directly upon the museum’s

brick wall with paint. The wall’s dimensions are 57 feet, 6 inches in length, by 13 feet, 8 inches in height.

D’Andrea’s and Union Coachworks looking east from Pavilion Row and Caroline Street. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Work sample filed with the city by the racing museum to demonstrate the style of Saratoga Springs artist Celeste Susany, whom the museum has proposed create an exterior 75th anniversary mural.

Proposed development plan rendering, looking northwest, as submitted to city.

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“This the work we’ve been able to do to leverage some of the backlog that was existing when I took office, bring us current, and push us forward,” he said. “We owe it to people that everybody is paying their fair taxes.”

The $76 million going on the assessment roll translates to dollars that weren’t getting taxed before that will now be getting taxed moving forward. In specific city revenue, that is expected to translate into hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“If our rate stays the same in ’25 as it was ’24 we will collect an extra half million dollars in revenue,” said Moran, adding that costs associated with the appraiser, yet to be itemized, will come in at approximately $100,000, netting the city an estimated four to five times in incoming revenue compared to the costs required to process the work. Additionally, the new assessment figures depict an update that will be reported beyond the current year and

going forward into the future.

“This is like found money,” Moran said. “We’re capturing the value that’s already out there that hasn’t been connected to the roll. That’s residential home improvements and commercial properties.”

In all, there are 680 changes of assessment - of which 105 were from splits and mergers, such as the property where the Adelphi Hotel was built, now split into 80 separate units, instead of one parcel. Those with properties affected in the new tax rolls have been notified, Moran said, adding that the city’s updating efforts are part of a multi-year process.

“We’re doing two things; One is trying to get caught up on all the old files, which we successfully did. Basically, I want to have as accurate a set of records as we possibly can, because that’s what’s going to drive fairness. If someone has a 2,500 square foot home but it’s listed as 2,000 square feet – then they’re not paying their fair share of taxes,” he said.

“Now, with everything caught up and being up to date on what transpired in the past, we went around and took

new photographs and updated the data. We basically did that survey for the entire city.” Those were compared with the values existing in the property record system, with properties indicating a greater than 25% variance in square footage specifically identified.

“That is our next round,” Moran said. “We’re now going to be sending letters out to those folks so we can get a deeper understanding into what the situation is. I’ve been going through this for two years and this is the last piece to be ironed out. I’m incredibly proud of the work we did. At the end of this go-through we will have the most accurate assessment record we possibly can have for this community.”

The variances can be a result of many things: human error, fact-figuring, additions

to “flipped” houses where building permits weren’t properly secured, among them.

“If you just went and cleaned up the kitchen or re-painted the wall, we’re not going to see that, nor would we care. Really what we’re talking about is additional square footage, extra out-building, someone built a garage, things like that. There are going to be people who will fall into that category, and we’ll find the right way to rectify those issues.” Moran said.

“There are other people who perhaps just intentionally avoided doing things the right way. Some people just inherited the situation, and we don’t want to jam anybody up. But if there are people who very clearly did not follow the process – that’s tax cheat and you’re not really acting in the way we would

expect a citizen to act.”

A PowerPoint-led presentation is anticipated to be staged during a City Council meeting in August.

2025 Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library $5.7 Million Budget Announced

CLIFTON PARK — The Board of Trustees of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library has announced the proposed 2025 budget, to be voted on by Library tax district residents.

The total tax levy is $5,251,560 and is New York State tax cap compliant. The total 2025 proposed budget expenditure is $5,370,542.

The Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be

held on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Library, from 7 am to 9 pm.

Registered voters, both renters and property owners, living in the Library tax district are eligible to vote. Voters must be registered at least 30 days prior to the vote. Absentee ballot are available. Those who are unable to vote in person on Sept. 12, can fill out an application online at www.cphlibrary. org or at the Library. Residents

of Clifton Park will also vote on two trustee positions, vacancies created by the expiring terms of two incumbents.

A Budget Information Session will be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Library. The Library is located at 475 Moe Road in Clifton Park and can be reached by phone at 518-371-8622 and online at www.cphlibrary.org.

359 People Arrested, More Than

$100K Stolen

Property Recovered in Multi-Agency Initiative

ALBANY— Three-hundred and fifty-nine people have been arrested and $101,000 in stolen property recovered NYSP Superintendent Steven G. James announced last week.

The State Police, working with the New York State Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New York City Police Department, formed partnerships with loss prevention and security teams from numerous large retailers in all regions of the state to

share information and coordinate enforcement activities in a multi-agency retail theft crackdown announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this year.

Each State Police troop also contacted businesses in their area and identified retail locations most affected by theft. The initiative started with increased State Police patrols in the highest-impacted areas identified in each troop, and included intelligence gathering along with coordination with the loss prevention teams at targeted retail businesses. Additionally, State

Police specialty units, including the NYS Intelligence Center, Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Community Stabilization Unit, and the Special Investigations Unit were deployed throughout the state to support this initiative.

During the first 16 weeks of the multi-agency initiative, State Troopers investigated 412 retail larceny complaints, conducted 237 dedicated retail theft enforcement details, arrested 359 people on 571 separate charges, and recovered $101,000 of stolen property.

Local Legion Post Member Elected Commander of American Legion Department of New York

NIAGARA FALLS — U.S. Navy veteran Keith Koster, a member of Adirondack Post 70 in Saratoga Springs for more than 26 years, was elected commander of the American Legion Department of New York at the 106th Annual Department Convention, July 17-19 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.

Koster, a cancer survivor who climbed all 46 Adirondack peaks to commemorate The American Legion Centennial in 2019, will serve a one-year term. While in the U.S. Navy, Koster served as an electronic warfare technician aboard the USS Suribaci during the 1980s. His service included deployment to the Mediterranean. After his honorable discharge, Koster eventually joined Xerox Corporation as a technician and became an area service manager, retiring after 33 years in 2021.

Koster served as commander on the county

and district levels before serving a term as department vice commander. His Legion involvement extends to the national level where he served on four committees and in 2021 was inducted into Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.

A native of Schenectady and a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, Koster resides in Saratoga Springs with his wife of 39 years, Cindy. The couple have two children and two grandchildren.

Keith Koster. Photo provided.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Mark Whyte sold property at 32 Rolling Brook Dr to Matthew Moore for $630,000

Timothy Biesty sold property at 40 Long Creek Dr to Elise Ravalli for $670,000

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 24 Timber Creek Dr to Stephen Krampert for $677,783

Matthew Rousseau sold property at 33 Lundy Lane to David Lacerais for $350,000

Patricia McCormack sold property at 21 Pearce Lane to Andrew Colonell for $250,000

Jamaal Bacon sold property at 120 Brookline Rd to Ernesto Valladares for $188,000

Eric Larsen sold property at 600 Cindy Lane to Benjamin English for $435,000

CORINTH

Foothills Builders sold property at 22 Black Bear Path to James Chambers for $338,475

Kris Fuller sold property at 61 Fuller Rd to Ronald Swald for $290,000

GALWAY

Paul Rulison sold property at

3035 Birchton Rd to Sean Whitty for $410,000

GREENFIELD

Harvey Beldner sold property at 9 Moss Creek Rd to Steven Bauer for $955,000

Whitney Lawlor sold property at 425 Wilton Rd to Jill VanKuren for $1,375,000

MALTA

Dominic Karl sold property at 21 Thimbleberry Rd to Evan Cody for $255,000

Nathan Hewett sold property at 3 Village Pl to Robert Cherico for $420,000

Kimberly Abrams sold property at 469 Brownell Rd to Jacob ODonnell for $207,501

David Pavlik sold property at 42 Pepperbush Pl to Michael Thompson for $262,500

Michael Tumilty sold property at 77 Round Lake Rd to ADS Home Pro LLC for $459,00

Stephen Butera sold property at 18 Arrow Wood Pl to John Novenche for $287,500

MILTON

Carol Carneval sold property at 715 Morgan Ln to Justin Karrel for $520,000

Joseph Moeller sold property

at 10 River Rock Drl to Erika Ford for $445,000

Robert Owens sold property at 17 Berkshire Dr to Victor Giotto for $715,000

Scott Hladik sold property at 657 Stark Terrace to Joshua Lindy for $580,000

Patricia Eccleston sold property at 108 Goldfinch Lane to Jordan Andre for $460,000

Victor Bernaola sold property at 12 Hallak Dr to Tristen James for $325,000

SARATOGA

Ruth Masiewicz sold property at 1202 NYS Route 9P to JChasin 1202 Rte 9P LLC for $590,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Edward Feeley sold property at 21 Lilac Lane to National Residential Nominee Services for $1,425,000

National Residential Nominee Services sold property at 21 Lilac Lane to Patrick Szurek for $1,425,000

Denise Cote sold property at 268 Broadway Unit 511 to Prajwala Deshmukh for $1,779,000

Mariesa Kreis sold property at 11 Cottage St #4 to Victoria Goliber for $500,000

Donald Ellis sold property at 4 Oakland Dr to Douglas Kwazenski for $450,000

Walter Schmitt Properties LLC sold property at 26A Park St rear to Logan Sperano for $350,000

Frank Margan sold property at 124 Madison St to Louis Applebaum for $770,000

Christopher Minahan sold property at 14 East Broadway to Teal Williams for $972,000

WILTON

North Manor Development LLC sold property at 55 Burnham Rd to Jacob Taylor for $110,000.

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 30 Daintree Dr to Mariesa Kreis for $593,025

Morgan Brenholz sold property at 13 Cannon Royal to Edie Rd LLC for $200,000

Edie Rd LLC sold property at 19 Cannon Royal to Morgan Brenholz for $200,000

BUSINESS

Mohawk Chevrolet TikTok Series Goes Viral Life is Good in Saratoga Springs

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — A series of mockumentary-style TikTok videos produced by Mohawk Chevrolet in Ballston Spa have garnered millions of views, catapulting the car dealership’s digital team to national fame. And it all started with a thousand plastic ducks.

“We had an employee purchase like a thousand mini plastic ducks, and she was secretly putting them all around the dealership,” said Grace Kerber, a digital branding creator for Mohawk Auto Group. “We knew we had to make some sort of content with it.”

Kerber and her fellow creator Ben Bushen decided that the duck situation sounded like something that would happen on the NBC sitcom “The Office,” and so the Mohawk Chevrolet comedy series “The Dealership” was born.

The premiere episode was a hit, both on social media and with Mohawk’s staff. So Kerber and Bushen kept the series going. As of press time, they’d made nine episodes.

The videos quickly went viral, attracting the attention of national publications such as USA Today, Forbes, and the New York Post. The most popular video, episode five, has been

viewed 2.8 million times.

The episodes are all improvised and star Kerber in the lead role. Bushen shoots, edits, and helps generate ideas for the series. The rest of the cast is made up of Mohawk Chevrolet employees, who are surprisingly funny for nonprofessional actors.

“We have a lot of big personalities,” Kerber said of her coworkers. “It’s not too hard to make something funny like this when you are surrounded by people who are so entertaining in their everyday life.”

Kerber said that social media is important to Mohawk’s work culture, so many of the dealership’s salespeople are eager and active participants in her series. “We never have trouble getting anybody to participate,” she said.

A new episode of “The Leadership” comes out every Tuesday on Mohawk Chevrolet’s TikTok page, @mohawkchevrolet, which has 126,000 followers and 1.1 million likes.

“We’ll keep making them as long as people want to watch them,” Kerber said. “We’re having a lot of fun with it.”

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Life is good for John Nemjo, and not just because his businesses have sold more than 43,000 canoes and kayaks.

Earlier this month, Nemjo opened Life is Good on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, right next to his other store, Saratoga Outdoors. The Life is Good brand has been an enduring success for decades, and Nemjo attributes that success to the company’s positive, outdoorsy message.

“Saratoga has so many things that relate to the Life is Good deal. We have music. We have SPAC. We have horses,” Nemjo said. “We got the lake. We got the mountains. We got golf. We got tennis. We’ve got lots of things.”

Upstate New York’s access to the great outdoors is what made Nemjo’s stores successful, and it’s also what drew him to the area in the first place.

“I fell in love with the Adirondacks over a bunch of years and decided, hell I’ll move to Old Forge and open up a camping store,” Nemjo said.

When he opened his first Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company store in 1993, Nemjo had little money and even less experience running a business.

But after three years of hard work, it became clear that Nemjo was on to something. Canoe and kayak sales began to skyrocket. His burgeoning empire grew to three stores located along the Moose River. Then in 2007, he purchased an old bank in downtown Old Forge and turned it into his first Life is Good location.

“That store took off right out of the box,” Nemjo said. “We were doing $5,000 a day in t-shirts right at the beginning. It was crazy.”

When Nemjo relocated to the Capital Region, he wanted to work a bit closer to home. So he began exploring the idea of opening a Life is Good store in Saratoga. At the time, the ski apparel company CB Sports carried Life is Good products in town. But when the CB location at 490 Broadway closed, Nemjo seized his opportunity. He took over the property and opened the first iteration of a dedicated Life is Good store in 2008.

Since then, Nemjo has steadily increased his presence on Broadway, purchasing neighboring stores when they closed up shop. Today, he owns four storefronts, including the new Life is Good location at 486 Broadway, which officially opened its doors on July 1.

“I think we’ve got the largest retail footprint on Broadway now,” Nemjo said. “I know my landlord’s making a lot of money from us.”

A screenshot of episode nine of “The Dealership,” a TikTok comedy series produced by Mohawk Chevrolet that’s generated millions of views.

The storefront of Life is Good’s Saratoga Springs location on Broadway. Photo via the company’s Facebook page.

Italian Eatery Opens on Saratoga Lake Bridal Boutique Celebrates New Ownership

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

MALTA — BuonaSera, a new Italian restaurant located on Saratoga Lake in Malta, opened its doors earlier this month. The eatery is housed in the former home of Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar.

The menu includes Italian favorites such as chicken parmesan, penne alla vodka, and spaghetti with clam sauce. Offerings also include shrimp aglio e olio, frutti di mare, grilled eggplant ragu, roasted chicken, beef carpaccio, and grilled ribeye.

BuonaSera, located at 113 Route 9P, is now open from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. every day except Wednesday.

The interior of BuonaSera, a new Italian eatery located on Saratoga Lake. Photo via the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Something Bleu Bridal, located at 75 Woodlawn Ave in Saratoga Springs, recently celebrated a change of ownership at a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. New owner Brandi Solomon purchased the bridal boutique this year from Marissa Mackay, who previously bought the business in 2018. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

$36K Awarded to Local High School Grads

Free Summer Meals for Saratoga Students

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga City School District students can pick up free summer meals until August 16. The meals will be available Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the food truck at Maple Avenue Middle School, and from 11:15 a.m. until noon at Jefferson Terrace.

Schuylerville School District

Launches

SCHUYLERVILLE —

On July 10, the Schuylerville Central School District launched ParentSquare, an app and communication system that keeps users updated on school news and announcements.

Parents and guardians can sign in to ParentSquare to activate their account and customize their communication preferences. All users are encouraged to download the free ParentSquare mobile app available on both the Apple Store and Google Play.

App

• Receive messages from the school via email, text, phone call or app notifications

• Choose to receive information as it is sent or all at once with a daily digest that evening

• Communicate in your preferred language

Parents and guardians who did not receive an email from ParentSquare on July 10 should contact the main office of their child’s school building to update their parent portal account. Additional ParentSquare questions can be directed to the district’s Communications Director Taryn Kane at kanet@schuylerville.org.

Recipients of the $1,500 scholarships include Willow Donaldson and Santino Ciccone from Saratoga Springs; Joseph Andrews and Isabella San Angelo

WILTON — Kelly’s Angels, a Capital Region charity devoted to helping children and families facing loss and grief, has awarded $36,000 in scholarships to 24 local high school graduates. The scholarship winners have all overcome significant adversity and shown a commitment to helping others.

from Saratoga Catholic; Angela Morrison and Luis Caminero from Glens Falls; Ashton Humphries and Lauren Durfey from South Glens Falls; and Jacob Niznik and Catherine Carney from Stillwater.

Users can choose to receive district news (information and announcements about schoolbuilding events, athletic events, musical performances, and the annual school budget/Board of Education election), as well as school delay and closure notifications.

Once downloaded, ParentSquare offers the following options:

ParentSquare has become increasingly popular locally, and is already used by the Saratoga Springs City School District. District officials have said that ParentSquare has helped them combat chronic absenteeism.

Photos of scholarship winners provided by Kelly’s Angels.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

If you happened to drive down Broadway during the past two weeks you may have noticed a peculiar sight: a handful of stores closed during race season! The culprit: Water and fire.

On June 19, a six-inch water pipe failed, flooding the basement of 19 Phila St. and 368 Broadway. The flooding caused an electrical fire which destroyed the electrical infrastructure of both buildings.

The Saratoga Springs Fire Department and The city’s Department of Public Works responded quickly, assisting residents and pumping water out of basements.

While very little damage was done to the buildings, all electrical infrastructure and more than 30 individual meters required replacement.

MTG Electric worked around-the-clock to complete the job so residents could return home, and business owners could resume operations.

National Grid, along with other departments, were also very

helpful with this unique fire.

While interior work was being completed, businesses were forced to think ‘outside of the box’. One of those shops was Impressions, who opened a popup tent on the sidewalk with a sampling of their overall offerings.

As of press time all work is complete and both buildings are open for business again.

“We are incredibly excited to be able to be open again and a truly appreciative of all of the support we have had over the last five weeks.” stated impressions co-owner Maddy Zanetti.

“From customers to the Roohan employees, MTG Electric, and our fellow businesses; it has been overwhelming and humbling to have so many reach out and offer assistance in some way.”

While the downtime varied from as little as 10 days, some businesses were out of power for four or five weeks.

The following businesses were affected by the fire and welcome your support:

The Content Agency, New

Impressions set up a pop-up tent while interior electrical work was being completed.

Attitudes Salon, Magic Moon, Impressions, Catholic Charities, Kettlewell & Edwards, The Shoppe, Kiki Hairslayer, The Funding Store, J B Squared

Enterprise, Maryam Harri DDS, Lyrical Ballad, Miss Scarlett, Trattoria Fortunata, and Heather Satkowski.

Fire damage to electrical infrastructure.

Food

Easy French Ratatouille Summer at the Market

HIGH ROCK PARK

by Jodie

YIELDS: 8 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 1 hr 25 min

Themarket is exploding with all kinds of fresh finds: fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, baked goods, flowers, meats, eggs, cheeses, syrup, honey, handcrafted items, and much more.

Every time you shop at the local Saratoga Farmers’ Market, you do so much more than simply enjoy the ambiance, although that’s important too. Your participation in your local farmers’ market provides you with the opportunity to:

BUY FRESH—You eliminate and avoid longdistance travel and food treatments often used to ensure the stability of your food. The fruits and vegetables harvested at your local market are usually handpicked the ‘day of’ or just before the market, ensuring freshness.

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT—When you shop the market, you typically use less packaging and have a smaller carbon footprint, as locally produced goods reduce out-of-state deliveries, etc. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market has a composting program at the Wednesday and Saturday markets that helps to continue the development of nutrient and fresh soil.

SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY—The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a small business incubator filled with local growers, creators, and producers. Your purchases help create income and jobs in your community, making it an investment in your neighbors.

Support the market with a simple gesture by voting for the market at markets.farmland.org (search Saratoga and pick the one with our address, P.O. Box 94, Saratoga Springs, NY) by July 31st. The market strives to achieve the ‘People’s Choice’ Award through America’s Land Trust. The grant, if received, will support the market’s administrative costs and events. The funds are very much needed now, and the market is a 501(c)3 organization. Please invite your friends, family, and co-workers to vote, too.

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 p.m. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ SaratogaFarmersMarket.

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for serving

• 1 1/2 pounds eggplant (1 large), large dice

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 1/2 pounds zucchini or summer squash (3 to 4 medium squash), large dice*

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced*

• 2 cloves garlic, minced*

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme*

• 1 bay leaf*

• 1 pound tomatoes (3 to 4 medium), large dice*

• 1 large bell pepper, large dice*

• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for serving*

INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavybottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the eggplant, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the pot. Add the zucchini, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the eggplant.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and bell peppers. Add the reserved eggplant and zucchini and gently stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Just before serving, stir in the basil. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve, sprinkling each serving with more basil and drizzling with more olive oil.

Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

Adapted from the recipe by Laure Joliet

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

During the summer months, we tend to want to use appliances that make our lives easier so we can spend more time outdoors. The immersion blender is one of those tools that is so versatile and does not take up a lot of space in your kitchen. This compact tool comes in handy whether you are making a creamy milkshake, or a fruit filled smoothie, blending or whipping up a frothy beverage to keep cool in the heat, this tool can handle your needs. An immersion blender is a handheld kitchen appliance that blends and purées large-batch dishes. This popular kitchen tool is helpful for making blended dishes like soups, mashed potatoes, stews, sauces, and smoothies. An immersion blender—also called a speed hand blender, stick blender, or blending wand—is shaped like a short pole with stainless steel blades at the end and a power button on the handle. Some models have variable speeds that allow you to control the blending power of the blades. The blender can be used for pureeing soups, sauces and dips, batters, and dressings as well. What is the difference between an immersion blender and a regular blender? The key difference between an immersion blender and a traditional blender is the way that they function. With a regular blender, you place your ingredients inside the jug of the blender, which purées them together with blades located at the bottom of the device. By contrast, you place an immersion blender into a pot of ingredients and move the blades through the mixture by hand to blend it together. This gives you more freedom and control over the blender

IMMERSE Yourself

Hello my Foodie Friends!

blades.

One of our favorite immersion blenders is the Control Grip by Breville. While many immersion mixers can be clunky and hard to handle, Breville makes blending easier with their unique Control Grip™. This ergonomic trigger grip can be operated from a very natural hand position. Plus, the innovative, ovalshaped blade housing reduces suction for greater control and more thorough blending. The mixer features 15-speed variable speeds with trigger operation for precision mixing and ease of use, an 8” stainless steel immersion shaft with stainless steel blade, and a 6-foot power cord for increased portability and movement. The non-scratch edge protects surfaces of pots, pans and bowls. Includes wire whisk

Immersion Blender Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup orange juice, plus more if needed

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries

• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries

• 1/2 cup packed baby leaf spinach

• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 teaspoons chia seeds

• 2 to 3 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig, for garnish

attachment, 3-cup chopper bowl with stainless steel blade, and 5-cup mixing/measuring jug with dual-purpose storage lid and anti-slip mat. This summer, stop into Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. Find the tools that help you with your summer cooking. We have all types of “cool tools for cooks” and plenty of culinary essentials to assist you with your summer entertaining. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take Care,

John & Paula

Add the orange juice, blueberries, strawberries, spinach, yogurt, honey, chia seeds, mint leaves and 1 cup of ice to the cup of an immersion blender or a regular blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Add more orange juice if needed to thin. Pour into a glass or go cup. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond at foodnetwork.com

This Week’s Events:

JULY 26- AUGUST 1

FRIDAY, JULY 26

Annual Lawn Sale

The Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Additional Sale Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3.

Mom Talk Friday

Community Alliance Church, 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa | 9:30 – 11 a.m. Ballston Spa Mom’s Group. Childcare provided. Ballstonspamomsgroup.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.

Chatfield Museum Open

440 Middle Grove Road Middle Grove | 4 – 6 p.m. Fridays, July 26 through August 30 The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will have their museum, “Chatfield Museum” Open to the public. Stop in and check out the Veterans Corner with photos of local men and women in their uniforms, mannequins display some of these uniforms as well as fireman uniforms, and many other days gone by articles of clothing. This is a twostory museum with many local artifacts. Local Historical Society Members will be on hand to answer your questions.

Open Mic Coffee House

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 6 - 7 p.m. 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 518-8826385 with any questions.

Outdoor Summer Craft Fair

Home of the Good Shepherd, 400 Church St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please join us for our summer craft fair. There are approximately 16 vendors including names such as Thirtyone, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Mary Kay and many more! Ben & Jerry’s will be on site selling ice cream, as well. This will take place between two buildings.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

Kilboy Was Here: The Erie Canal Balladeer

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 11 a.m. Join Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Education Director David Brooks as he talks about the Erie Canal as a place where people, their stories and songs passed along the way. Registration is requested by calling 518-8826385.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

Summer Sunday Stroll: Historic Fifth and Madison Avenues

Meet: Northeast corner of Nelson and Fifth Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Led by Debbie Studwell, this tour highlights the diverse architectural styles and historic development of this significant neighborhood near the Saratoga Race Course, showcasing Saratoga’s growth from the late 1800s to the 1940s. The properties featured on this tour are contributors to the East Side Historic District, which is listed on the National Register

of Historic Places. Sponsored by Seeley Office Systems. Tours are limited to 30 participants. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for nonmembers. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their Summer Sunday Stroll before their chosen date.

Frederick Douglass Speaks on Democracy

Frederick Allen Elks Lodge, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Springs Black Elks have joined together to cosponsor a timely presentation by Frederick Douglass interpreter Nathan M. Richardson. Mr. Richardson will lead a conversation about the meaning of American democracy from the perspective of the renowned former slave turned writer, orator and abolitionist. Hear how his relationship with other abolitionists and several Presidents influenced his beliefs which remain important today. This event is underwritten by a generous donation from Frederic Sober Jr.

Sounds of Summer

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors as well as featured professional musicians from the local 506 of the American Federation of Musicians will be giving a free concert on the porch of the Brookside Museum. They will be playing under the baton of Dennis Searles, coordinator of Local 506 of the Music Performance Trust Fund. Please bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening of music.

Tradition, Tradition: Song and Story

Congregation Beth Shalom, 688 Clifton Park Center Rd. | 7 p.m. Spend an evening with talented storytellers, musicians, and singers presenting an array of age-old Jewish themes to capture your mind, warm your heart, and inspire your soul. Pre-registration is required. Register below. A $10 donation is requested at the door.

MONDAY, JULY 29

21st Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic

McGregor Links Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton |10 a.m. Join Saratoga Bridges for 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

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1 and #2, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6:15 p.m. The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will continue on 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 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saraogastryders.org for more information and to sign up online.

TUESDAY, JULY 30

Virtual Author Talk with Dan Santat

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. Dan Santat will discuss “Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel.” Santat is an award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator. His artwork is featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels and he created the animated television show, The Replacements. Registration required for this Zoom program. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

Sliced Fresh Chicken Breast 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, 518-584-2585. Menu: sliced fresh chicken breast with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 each (cash only).

Photography Club

Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. Our speaker this month will be Gayle Bennett from Innerwoood Gallery in Ballston Lake, who will give tips and techniques for matting and framing photographs. We will also be reviewing photographs submitted for this month’s Photo Challenge: Bugs! on the ground or in the air. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

Dragon’s Breath

The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr., Bolton Landing | 10 a.m. A charming children’s opera by Adirondack resident and composer Evan Mack and librettist Joshua McGuire. The production is sung in English and appropriate for children pre-K to 6th grade. The opera is approximately 35 minutes long and will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The story follows a child named Alan who is finding ways to cope with his anger, personified as a Dragon. Rather than slaying the Dragon, Alan discovers the Dragon’s true nature and his ability to tame it. The opera is presented free of charge, though families are encouraged to make a reservation to receive event updates and help measure the impact of community programming. Reservations can be made at TheSembrich.org/festival, or by calling 518-644-2431.

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Nathan George Hayes

OBITUARIES

a security guard for many years. He also played Santa Claus at Pyramid Mall.

Nathan George Hayes passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born on July 22, 1956 in Brookhaven, Long Island, NY. After graduating from Schuylerville High School, Nathan served in the Navy for ten years. He was employed as

Mike Shannon

COLONIE — Mike Shannon died on July 10, 2024. Calling hours were on July 14 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a service. The graveside was held on July 15 at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Yvonne Salaun

MECHANICVILLE —

Yvonne Salaun died July 12, 2024. Yvonne was born on April 30, 1927 to Amedée Carn and Marie-Jeanne Hammond in Porspoder,Brittany, a small farming town in northwestern France. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Nathan’s passions in life were his family, friends, sports (especially the Mets), and music. He was a self-taught keyboard player and enjoyed playing any chance he got. He would play at the senior housing complex his mom lived in. The residents loved it! He would play often, and holidays were a favorite. He also played for his friends in the apartment complex that he lived in. Nathan also had a passion for keeping statistics on all sports. He loved to hear about his nieces and nephews and how they were doing in school and sports. Nature, dogs and squirrels were also a love of his. He even risked getting in trouble to feed the squirrels.

He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Ima Hayes, his sister Susan, and his nephew Aiden Varney. Nathan is survived by his sisters Cynthia Bruce and Caroline Hayes, his

Nancy Yager

HADLEY — Nancy Yager, 61, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours, followed by a service were held on Friday, July 19 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Elizabeth Perkins

SCHUYLERVILLE — Elizabeth Perkins, age 84, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Wesley Health Care Center. Calling hours were held on Thursday, July 25, followed by a funeral service at Compassionate Funeral Care. Burial took place at Greenridge Cemetery. For Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

brother John Hayes, sister-inlaw Helen Hart Hayes, several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and great nephews, two great-great nieces and one great-great nephew, and several cousins.

Relatives and friends may call from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, August 2 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373). Burial, with military honors, will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road Schuylerville, NY. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Anthony J. Spazioso, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anthony J. Spazioso, Jr., passed away July 22, 2024. Calling hours are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 29 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a service at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare. comcompassionatefuneralcare. com

Jacquelyn Carey

WILTON — Jacquelyn Carey died July 15, 2024. Calling hours, followed by a service was held at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service was held following the service at Maplewood Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Francis John Capone

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—“Dicey” Francis John Capone, 94, passed away on July 13, 2024. Visitation was on July 23 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Mass was at St. Peter’s Church, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial followed at Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Robert J. Iannuzzo

WILTON — Robert J. Iannuzzo, 82, died Sunday, July 21, 2024. Calling hours will be Friday, July 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place Saturday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care. For Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare. com

Rita (nee Murphy) Zehnter

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Rita (nee Murphy) Zehnter died July 16, 2024. Calling hours were held on July 25 and a Catholic service will be at 11:00 a.m. on July 26 at Compassionate Funeral Care, followed by a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Cemetery. For Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Robert Dewitt Quick

Robert Dewitt Quick, 98, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 20, 2024. Calling hours were on July 25 at Burke Funeral Home. A Mass was celebrated at Chapel of the Assumption and burial at Mountain Grove Memorial Church Cemetery will immediately follow the Mass. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. com

CDR Gust G Svenson

GREENFIELD CENTER — CDR Gust G Svenson, USNR, Retired, 79, died 7/21/2024. Graveside service for family will be November 2, 2024 and will be followed by a party. That day is Gust and Ann’s 50th wedding anniversary and the Day of the Dead. Memorial donations to SAIL (Southern Adirondack Independent Living). Visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.

One-Time

Paul McCartney Wings’ Member Strapping On

Guitar at Caffe Lena

SARATOGA SPRINGS

—Solo performer, recording artist, composer and arranger and most famously a onetime lead guitarist in Paul McCartney’s Wings (1978-81), Laurence Juber will perform on solo acoustic guitar at Caffe Lena at 7 p.m. on Aug. 4.

Juber’s playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the

use of only one instrument.

Known to his fans as LJ, he has recorded more than two dozen albums which spotlight his unique touch and tone on acoustic guitar. His latest release, “A Day In My Life,” is a collection of a dozen of his celebrated arrangements of Beatles songs, recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios.

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

SPAC/ The Festival de Lanaudière Announce Unique Partnership for 2024 Mentorship Program

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Festival de Lanaudière and Saratoga Performing Arts Center have formed an unprecedented partnership for the 2024 edition of the mentorship program.

Founded by the Festival de Lanaudière, the program now benefits from a collaboration that brings together two prestigious festivals from different countries, providing exceptional opportunities for emerging Canadian classical musicians.

Now in its third year, the Festival de Lanaudière’s mentorship program, taking place from July 25 to Aug. 4, allows six promising Canadian classical musicians to forge professional relationships with acclaimed artists, solidifying their paths to international recognition.

This year’s participants will

spend six days in Joliette, Quebec, followed by four days in Saratoga Springs, coinciding with The Philadelphia Orchestra’s annual residency at SPAC.

The participants will benefit from in-depth exchanges with conductors, soloists, and musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra, along with other notable figures in the classical music world at both festivals. In addition, they will engage in workshops, attend rehearsals and concerts, and receive one-on-one coaching, all aimed at developing essential career management tools.

“We are very excited to be collaborating with our wonderful colleagues at Festival de Lanaudière, continuing our work to build bridges across the border,” SPAC President & CEO Elizabeth Sobol said in a

statement. “SPAC has always been home to many of the greatest performing artists in the world. Our participation in the project gives us an opportunity to nurture the next generation.”

The 2024 Mentees: Mehdi Ghazi, pianist; FrédéricAlexandre Michaud, conductor, violinist and radio cultural commentator; Elizabeth Polese, soprano; Antoine RivardLandry, pianist; Catherine St-Arnaud, soprano; Gabriel Trottier, solo, chamber and orchestral horn player.

Founded in 1978, today the Festival de Lanaudière is one of North America’s leading classical music festivals. It takes place at the Amphithéâtre FernandLindsay as well as in churches and agrotourism sites in the Lanaudière Region.

Saratoga Arts Hosts Annual Foundation Fundraiser Aug. 3

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Saratoga Arts will host its second annual Foundation fundraiser – a summer gala – 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Arts Center.

Saratoga Arts’ newlybranded “Foundation” events feature interactive, performance-based experiences that also raise funds for the organization.

This year’s event will focus on a curated silent auction of prolific artists from all

over the Capital Region and beyond, including Jonathan Sweet, Victoria Palermo, Stu Eichel, Frittelli and Lockwood, Jill Fishon-Kovachick, Peter Harrison, and a rare piece by the elusive artist/activist Monarch, whose identity remains unknown.

This will also be an exclusive first opportunity to view and purchase art from the 10x10 Community Exhibition - featuring artwork measuring 10 inches, by 10 inches, by

10 inches - created by Saratoga Arts members and supporters in the community. Fine food and drink will be catered by 9 Miles East, and there will be special engagements by iTheater Saratoga and Mostly Modern Projects, resulting in a completely unique evening.

Tickets can be purchased for $120 for a non-member, $100 for a member either at https://www.saratoga-arts.org/ event-5733363 or calling the Saratoga Arts at 518-584-4132.

Free Community Concert of Classical Pieces Reimagined at Saratoga Senior Center July 28

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Flutist Melanie Chirignan and pianist Melinda Faylor will perform a 45-minute free community concert, to be followed by a brief question and answer session, at 2 p.m. on July 28, at the Saratoga Senior Center, located at 290 West Ave., Suite 1.

The classically trained duo take elements of classical pieces and reimagine them into improvised compositions. They commissioned artist Mercedes Soriano to take a time lapse video of them while painting to one of their improvisations, and the duo will project this video while they perform live.

A second concert follows the same format, with the addition of cellist Laura Melnicoff, and is scheduled to take place 2 p.m. Sept. 29. The performances are made possible by a Saratoga Community Arts grant.

Americana Legend

John McEuen at Caffe Lena Aug. 9

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— “It was time to bring back the art form of spoken word, where there’s a story with music behind it,” says country, bluegrass, and Americana legend John McEuen regarding his new album “The Newsman: A Man Of Record.”

The record, featuring 10 spoken word tracks and one

instrumental piece, was released on Compass Records this week.

On Aug. 9, McEuen performs live at Caffe Lena.

The collection spans various literary themes from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Civil War-era poem “Killed at the Ford” to Robert Service’s “The Cremation of Sam McGee” about a Yukon prospector.

“The music does not have to reflect anything like a melody, so it’s supportive of the words,” says McEuen, who was born in California in 1945 and began his musical journey at 16 while working in a magic shop alongside Steve Martin, and later became co-founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, orchestrated the groundbreaking “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” album, and to date counts more than three-dozen albums in which he featured prominently.

“I chose some pieces that were not spoken words with music but made them so, and some pieces that were definite spoken words with music and tried to support them as well,” he says.

For more information about the artist, visit johnmceuen.com. For tickets to the Caffe Lena show on Aug. 9, go to: caffelena.org.

“Tradition, Tradition: Jewish Storytelling through Performance and Music” on Sunday

CLIFTON PARK —

Through live performance and music, an evening of Jewish Storytelling will be presented at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 28 at Congregation Beth Shalom, 688 Clifton Park Center Road.

The performance presents stories and melodies - historically part of Jewish culture and civilization - serving as a reminder of the past, a celebration of the present, and a hope for the future.

“Sharing stories often increases empathy among community members, as they recognize and share in each other’s experiences,” Phyllis Wang, Coordinator of Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival, said

An evening of Jewish storytelling, Sunday.

in a statement. Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival is presenting the program.

A $10 donation per person is requested at the door and registration is required at: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ sl/UK8YVX9/TraditionJuly28. The program also will be available on Zoom.

John McEuen’s new album “Newsman…” He will perform live at Caffe Lena Aug. 9.

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 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

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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 05-30-2024. 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 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. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of

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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

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WEEK 3 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

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

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Th e 2024 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is underway and will continue through Monday, September 4. Racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. Admission gates will open for live racing at 11 a.m. for all but DraftKings Travers Day when gates will open at 9 a.m. The 2024 summer meet will feature the following events:

WEEK THREE STAKE RACES

*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.

FRIDAY, JULY 26

GII Amsterdam: 3YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse

$200,000

SATURDAY, JULY 27

GI Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap: 3&UP, 6 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $350,000 GII Jim Dandy presented by Mohegan Sun: 3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $500,000

SUNDAY, JULY 28

GII Bowling Green: 4&UP, 1 3/8 - Turf, Purse

$250,000

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

De La Rose (R): F&M 4&UP, 1 Mile - Turf, Purse

$135,000

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

GII Glens Falls: F&M 4&UP, 1 1/2 - Turf, Purse

$250,000

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.

Friday, July 26: The Dylan Perrillo Band

Saturday, July 27: The Dylan Perrillo Band

Sunday, July 28: The Switch

Wednesday, July 31: Hot Club of Saratoga

Thursday, August 1: The Lustre Kings

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 meetand-greet with Saratoga Race Course’s track announcer Frank Mirahmadi. Tickets can be purchased online through Fevo.

Photo courtesy of NYRA

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.

PDJF DAY

SATURDAY, JULY 27

Joining other racetracks across the country, Saratoga will host autograph signings and photo opportunities with many of racing’s elite jockeys at the Jockey Silks Porch from 11:30am-12:30pm as part of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Day Across America.

BREAKFAST AT SARATOGA DRIVEN BY CDTA

ALL RACE DAYS (EXCLUDING TRAVERS AND LABOR DAY)

Racing fans are invited to continue a summer tradition during Breakfast at Saratoga driven by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA). Breakfast at Saratoga welcomes guests to enjoy a morning buffet on The Clubhouse Porch at Saratoga Race Course while the thoroughbreds train on the main track.

Breakfast is held every live racing day from 7:00 to 9:30am, excluding Travers Day and Labor Day.

WINNER’S CIRCLE

BACKSTRETCH TOUR

ALL RACE DAYS

On this exclusive golf-cart tour, your group of 5 guests will step behind the scenes of Saratoga Race Course. In the stabling area you’ll see our talented equine athletes and their teams of trainers, riders, and grooms going about their daily routines. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you all you need to know about the inner workings of America’s greatest thoroughbred racing.

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.

PADDOCK TOUR

ALL RACE DAYS

Embark on a journey to Saratoga Race Course’s exclusive Paddock. This intimate experience offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings for thoroughbred horse racing. Witness the excitement as our equine athletes are saddled and prepared by their trainers before they hit the track. Led by knowledgeable guides, you’ll learn about the art of horse racing, the intricacies of horse care, and the pre-race rituals that set the stage for the thrilling competition ahead.

Breeding on the Route 4 Corridor

Written & Photographed by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga

TODAY

Horse racing is a team effort from breeding, sales preparation, training, and racing, regardless of the level. Bellacose proved that last week.

The 2-year-old filly left quite of an impression at Saratoga Race Course on July 17

Mechanicville breeder Peter Beals and Schuylerviller breeders Dan and Kathy Barraclough work as a team to help create and develop impressive maiden winner Bellacose

with her front-running debut victory by 10¾ lengths before jockey Manny Franco eased on the filly until the last 70 yards.

That impressive victory could not happen without a team of people within the 15-mile Route 4 corridor from Schuylerville to Mechanicville: trainer Jeremiah Englehart, breeder Dan and Kathy Barraclough of Saratoga Glen Farm, and breeder Peter Beals of Beals Racing Stable, LLC.

“It makes you feel proud and happy to be friends and

partners with good people,” Beals said. “We were optimistic going into the race, but you never know what to expect from a first-time starter. Jeremiah, per usual, had her ready to go.”

“Dan and Kathy do a wonderful job,” Beals added. “There are a few things that can go right in the breeding and racing, and there are a hundred things that can go wrong. It really hits you when you have success like the other day.”

That success started at the breeding farm. The

Barracloughs and Beals have been in a breeding partnership over the last few years. During that time, they have produced several horses who have earned six-digit sales in the ring.

Some of these include the following:

• a filly by King for a Day out of the mare Downtown Daria who sold for $130,000 at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed sale;

• a colt by Audible out of the mare Bears Measure who sold for $200,000 at

Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Preferred New York-bred sales in August 2022;

• a colt by Volatile out of the mare Scat’s Lassie who sold for $280,000 as a 2-year-old at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sales in Timonium, Maryland in May.

About three years ago, Beals wanted to breed his small mare Little Bullet, whom he bought as an unraced mare for $11,000 from Taylor Made at the FasigTipton Kentucky Mixed Sales in February 2020.

Beals took the risk by breeding his mare for the first time to 2017 Jim Dandy winner Good Samaritan. They produced Sox for Daughters, who won her first career race at Finger Lakes last month. After the foaling Sox for Daughters, Beals wanted to breed Little Bullet again, but to a larger stallion.

As part of a breeding package with WinStar Farm, Beals and the Barracloughs pooled five mares to be physically matched with ideal stallions, which included Audible, the New York-bred 3-year-old champion in 2018 after winning the Florida Derby and finishing third in the Kentucky Derby.

Once Little Bullet became in foal to Audible, Beals sent her to the Saratoga Glen Farm, which the Barracloughs converted the deteriorated dairy farm into a well-maintained 77-acre farm with self-made ponds and three barns that hold

42 stalls.

WINNER’S CIRCLE

“Primarily, everything happens here.” Kathy Barraclough said. “We do all of the foaling here. We raise the babies here. We do the sales prep here. When we wean, we work with the facilities of our partners.”

When Bellacose was born April 10, 2022, the Barracloughs raised and prepped her for the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Fall Mixed Sales where she sold as a weanling for $33,000. While raising the filly, the Barracloughs had concerns about her small size, which is now 15.1 hands or about 60 inches, but they also satisfied with her physicality.

“She isn’t small, but she is on the small end of average,” Dan Barraclough said.

“She is very well-muscled, forward and mature. She just isn’t big. There have been plenty of good horses who have been that size. Northern Dancer was 15.2 hands. Foolish Pleasure wasn’t that big.”

Just over a year later, Englehart purchased her for $82,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Keeneland Yearling Sales.

“We were pretty high on her at the sales. We felt pretty strong about her,” Englehart said. “She has a nice look on her. She had a nice shoulder angle and nice hip. She had a racy look to her. She was our type of horse.”

Englehart also credited the Barracloughs for their prior work with Bellacose.

“They do a great job in following their horses from having a mare, foaling, and raising the yearling,” he said “They do a phenomenal job. They always go above and beyond.”

After breaking and training at the Travis Durr Center in South Carolina during the winter, Bellacose arrived the Englehart’s barn on the Oklahoma Annex around the third week of April, shortly after the Oklahoma Training Track opened.

Coming into the race, Bellacosa posted 11 workouts – four of them at three furlongs in May and the remaining at a half mile. While she was coming into the race in good shape, Englehart knew this would not be any easy outing as he was surprised with the outcome

“I was worried about a few horses in that race. It looked like it was good on paper,” Englehart said. “Manny said when she got to the front, her ears kind of went out and she was looking around. When he asked her, she went. I was a little surprised in how she won. She is very competitive and fiery.”

Englehart indicated there is a likelihood that Bellacose, owned by Christopher T. Dunn, Blue Tarp Racing, Chris Mara, Greyhound Stables, Nicholas Sgroi, Arthur Sgroi, Jonathan M. Sacks, and Corrin Genovese, could be racing again at Saratoga in the Seeking the Ante Stakes for New York-bred

juvenile fillies competing at six furlongs on Aug. 25.

While Bellacose’s win pleased the owners and Englehart, it was just as important to both Beals and the Barracloughs since they receive breeding awards that benefit their farms.

“For us, breeders awards are a big deal,” Beals said. “They really keep us going. That race the other day was a big chunk of change for us. It really helps us. That victory does so many things on so many levels.”

“It also gets other trainers and people buying these horses to know that if you get a horse from Beales [Racing] and Saratoga Glen [Farm] bred and raised by Saratoga Glen, you are going to get a horse that is raised properly,” he added. “I think that’s important. That’s why there is a connection that reoccurs.”

HORSE RACING’S 69th HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

CEREMONY

by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY

On Friday, the 2nd of August, this years inductees will be enshrined as members of Horse Racing’s Hall of Fame. They are representative of the select few who have risen above their competitors with their tremendous skills and God given talent.

The National Museum of Racing was established in 1951. It was the brainchild of Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, known as ‘Sonny.” He and a select group of dignitaries from across the horse racing community made plans

AND A CONVERSATION WITH Joel Rosario

to erect a shrine to “The Sport of Kings” here in Saratoga. The Canfield Casino in Congress Park housed the museum until 1955 when it was moved to its newly erected site on historic Union Avenue.

The museum has since then grown into a 21st century experience. It is a must see for fans in town for the races. For those who are novices it’s a great learning experience. It will give them an understanding of why so many of us are dedicated to the sport.

Today we will take a look at some of the Hall of Fame members and introduce the class of 2024.

Jockeys led by the greatest of them all, Eddie Arcaro, along with Bill Shoemaker, Braulio Baeza, Manuel Ycaza and my favorite Bill Hartack. Then there are their predecessors, the likes of George “The Ice Man” Wolfe and Earl Sande who rode both Man o’ War and Gallant Fox. Great names from the latter half of the twentieth century include Angel Cordero, Jacinto Vasquez, Pat Day and Jorge Velasquez. The more current members are the likes of Laffit Pincay, John

Velazquez, Jose Santos, Mike Smith and Chris McCarron.

The great trainers who conditioned their stock to outperform the best competition to come their way occupy coveted space on the scroll of Hall of Fame honorees. There are the old timers, Louis Feustel who was there for every stride of Man o’ War’s unmatched career and “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons who comes quickly to mind as the Dean of American trainers when the sport was in its heyday. Syl Veitch, Johnny Nerud, Frank Whitely, Mac Miller, Lucien Laurin and the brilliant Argentinian, Horatio Luro made their mark in the mid twentieth century. The more contemporary group includes the likes of Bob Baffert, Wayne Lukas, Neil Drysdale, Todd Pletcher and Nick Zito to name a few.

Then there are the thoroughbreds. They are the heart and soul of the Hall of Fame. We know their names, Secretariat, Man o’ War, Citation, Kelso and Native Dancer. Not enough, how about Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid and the list goes on.

Alexandra and Zanyetta.

Let’s not forget the great ladies of the turf, the incomparable Ruffian, Lady’s Secret, Genuine Risk, Rachel

This year three of those nominated received the necessary votes to enter the halls of immortality.

Hall of Fame Inductee Joel Rosario

WINNER’S CIRCLE

“It’s going to get a lot more beautiful come Hall of Fame induction day for Joel Rosario. His fame is secured. He will forever be enshrined as one of the select few who reside in immortality at 191 Union Avenue.”

Two magnificent thoroughbreds have been selected this year. Justify, the only three year old colt to win the Triple Crown and retire unbeaten joins the 12 TC winners who preceded him as inductees. The rare feat justifiably punched his one way ticket to immortality

Gun Runner also made the grade this year. This gun slinger won major events at seven American racetracks. His crowning achievement was winning the Breeders Cup Classic in his 2017 campaign. The champ was rewarded with an Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year honors with that dazzling performance.

The final inductee is Joel Rosario. The 39 year old jockey from the Dominican Republic has plied his trade here in the states since 2006. In a flash he became one of the top riders on the lucrative California circuit. Among his numerous stakes wins include the Kentucky Derby, a pair of Belmont Stakes, 13 Breeders Cup trophies and the Dubai World Cup. Add to that an Eclipse Award as the outstanding jockey of the 2021 racing season. It’s an elixir that has brought him the coveted honor of Hall of Fame recognition.

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Joel about his journey to the mega success that he now enjoys. It was no easy road from the

Dominican Republic, where racetracks are about as rare as lifeboats on the Titanic, to his meteoric rise here in the states. Joel stated that the competition was formidable when he hit the Northern California racing scene. He had a chance to see and compete against the great Russell Baze. He watched and learned from a master of his trade.

Joel was learning fast. Soon he was heading south to the big time at Santa Anita and Del Mar. He was now challenging the big money riders. The competition was fierce.

Mike Smith was one that that he watched closely. He has the highest respect for him. He learned a lot from Smith, one of the all time greats and winner of seven Triple Crown events. Joel credits many others that were instrumental in his learning process.

I put forth the standard question, how does riding in New York differ from the West Coast. Joel says without hesitation that the competition is very, very tough here.

I asked Joel what races that he has won mean the most to him. With absolute honesty, he stated that every race that he wins means a lot. They all are important to him. The Kentucky Derby victory aboard Orb in 2018 is one that he cherishes. His 2009 Breeder’s Cup win with Dancing in Silks is another

that stands out.

When the subject of the best horses he has rode he reeled of the following.

Animal Kingdom, Tonalist, Frosted ..So many good ones.

When asked if he had a favorite racetrack to ride at, Santa Anita, Del Mar, Belmont Park and Saratoga came to mind. He loves them all. He says the the setting here is beautiful and the fans are great.

Finally, What does it mean to you to be a Hall of Fame member. Joel says it was a lot of hard work, a great honor and a dream come true.

It’s going to get a lot more beautiful come Hall of Fame induction day for Joel Rosario. His fame is secured. He will forever be enshrined as one of the select few who reside in immortality at 191 Union Avenue.

Thanks to Joel for his time. He is a gentleman and deserved of all the success that comes his way... And thanks to my friend, a one of a kind, Saratoga’s own Vince DeGregory, who will never let you down, and made this interview possible.

The ceremony will be held at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion at 10:30 a.m. on Friday August the 2nd. It is open to the public. Hope to see you there!

SARATOGA RACE COURSE Home of Champions

by William G. Gotimer, Jr.

for Saratoga TODAY

Just as was happening on the national political scene, the second weekend of the Saratoga racing season was characterized by a female taking center stage. Thorpedo Anna overcame a hop at the start and chased a loose leader into the first turn and down the Saratoga backstretch before asserting dominance in a small field. Taking the Grade One Coaching Club America Oaks with considerable ease, Thorpedo Anna has firmly established herself as the leading three-year-old filly of 2024. Having easily vanquished all top three-year-olds of her gender there now is a clamoring for her connections to run her against colts in Saratoga’s marquee event

- The Travers Stakes on August 24th. A win there would boost Thorpedo Anna’s chance to be named 2024 horse of the year. The last filly to win the Travers was 1915 (bonus points to those that can name her answer below).

Meanwhile, 225 miles south at Monmouth Park, Belmont winner Dornoch again withstood the menacing rally of an erratic Mindframe to win the Haskel Stakes. The race was a virtual repeat of their Belmont Stakes efforts. Since both Dornoch and Thorpedo Anna have front running styles, should they meet up in the Travers Stakes a battle of differing gender speedsters could be an interesting match up for fans. Stay tuned.

SARATOGA GATEWAY TO THE BREEDERS’ CUP

Due to the earlier boutique Belmont Stakes meet Saratoga Race Course will host nine Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In Races this year. No other track will host as many such races in 2024.

The three already held on Saturday, June 8, provided National Treasures (Met Mile), Cogburn (Turf Sprint) and Randomized (Distaff) with automatic berths into the Breeders’ Cup. There are six more such races to be conducted at the meet, starting with the Whitney Stakes August 3rd.

2024 BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE SERIES RACES AT SARATOGA

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New York-based horses went to the west last year and as a group proved to be the dominant force in last year’s Breeders’ Cup series. A full nine winners in last year’s championship Breeders’ Cup races started last summer at Saratoga.

Metropolitan Handicap 1 Mile

Jaipur Stakes 5 1/2 Furlongs (T)

Ogden Phipps Stakes 1 1/8 Miles

The Whitney Stakes 1 1/8 Miles

The Fourstardave Stakes 1 Mile (T)

The Ballerina Stakes 7 Furlongs

The Sword Dancer Stakes 1 1/2 Miles (T)

The Flower Bowl Stakes 1 3/8 Mile (T)

Jockey Club Gold Cup 1 1/4 Miles

• Breeders’ Cup Champions Fierceness, Just F Y I, and Hard to Justify all broke their maidens at Saratoga.

• White Abarrio won the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic after gaining a free berth in the race when he won the Whitney Stakes.

• Idiomatic, who won the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff, gained a berth into the Distaff when she won the Personal Ensign.

• Breeders’ Cup winners Cody’s Wish (Dirt Mile, 3rd in Whitney), Elite Power (Sprint, 1st in the A.G. Vanderbilt, 2nd in the Forego), Goodnight Olive (F&M Sprint, 2nd in the Ballerina) and Nobals (Turf

Sprint, 2nd in the Troy), also competed at Saratoga in 2023. This year’s Breeders’ Cup will again be conducted on the West Coast, this time in San Diego at Del Mar Race Course on November 1st and 2nd. It is a two-day event that every racing fan would enjoy. It caps off the racing year in a flurry of good races. That Saratoga acts as a preview of this championship weekend makes our meet even more important. The upcoming weeks at Saratoga truly provide the opportunity to see championship caliber thoroughbreds live. Come out and see (and take pictures). Answer: 1915 Travers’ Stakes winner – Lady Rotha.

Photo by Chelsea Durand

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: Vial, Vile

Vial is a small closable container usually for liquids. The lab technician put the remaining liquid in a small glass vial.

Vile means despicable, repulsive, or disgustingly bad. We experienced vile weather during our Alaskan cruise.

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

Saratoga Gets Its Own Pro Basketball Team

Hudson Valley Rivermen.

The team plans to hold its regular season games at the Saratoga Central Catholic gym. The season will consist of around 20 to 25 games, beginning in late October and finishing at the end of February. Single elimination playoff games will follow in March.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Spa City will soon be adding a new attraction: a professional basketball team called the Saratoga Racers.

The Racers will be part of the American Basketball Association (ABA), a re-launched version of the legendary 1970s league that once featured stars such as “Dr. J” Julius Erving and Moses Malone. Saratoga will compete in the East Region’s White Division, which also includes the Albany 518 Ballers, Buffalo eXtreme, and

The Racers are owned by Keith Harrington, a former Director of Communications and Media for the Glens Falls Dragons baseball team, and Mike James, a sports announcer and Saratoga Springs High School graduate.

“It’s a dream come true to be an owner of my own team,” Harrington said.

“We’re really pleased to [welcome] Mike and Keith as part of the ABA; they bring a lot of experience to the league and I have no doubt that they will be successful on and off the court,”

ABA CEO Joe Newman said in a statement.

Saratoga was previously represented in the ABA by the Spa City Gamblers, which left the league in 2020, and the Saratoga

Yankees, which went kaput at the end of the 1951-1952 season.

“I knew Saratoga used to have a team and then they folded,” James said. “I wanted to bring it back to Saratoga and make it fun again.”

Harrington and James have been steadily piecing together their new franchise, landing sponsors such as Greenwich Ford, D’Andrea’s Pizza, Pinnacle Roofing, and G&S Printing. They also found an experienced coach/general manager to build their roster: Bob Catherwood, a well-known fixture in the Capital Region basketball scene.

“I called up [Mike James] and I said, we have to hire this guy. This is the guy right here. So we’re excited to have him on board with us,” Harrington said.

Catherwood’s prior coaching experience includes stints with title-winning teams such as the Albany Legends and Albany Patroons. He’s also coached at the collegiate level with Schenectady Community College and Hudson Valley Community College.

“I count my blessings every

day that I have the opportunity to coach the game that I love,” Catherwood said. “I’m not looking to make money. I’m looking to make these guys better by teaching them the right way to play the game.”

Catherwood is still assembling his roster, which will include a number of players with professional-level experience overseas.

“We have about 35 guys now that are looking to play for us and every day we get more calls,” Catherwood said.

The public can get its first glimpse of the Racers in an exhibition game against the Bennington Martens on Saturday, August 10 at 6 p.m. in the Gavin Park gym. Admission is free. Drinks and food will be available.

Construction

Begins on Skidmore Baseball Field

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Work began Monday on Skidmore College’s $3.4 million turf baseball field. The new diamond will be on Daniels Road,

northwest of the school’s main campus, and will be ready in time for the spring 2025 season.

The facility is expected to accommodate more spectators and “enhance” player experience, the college said when the project was announced in March.

The logo for the Saratoga Racers, a new professional basketball team based in Saratoga Springs. Image provided by team co-owner Mike James.

Schuylerville Softball Players Make All-State Team

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — Three

Schuylerville High School varsity softball players have been named to the 2024 Class B New York AllState Team. Pitcher Sophia Wahl, who graduated last month, was selected to the First Team, while

infielder Gracelyn Kilburn and outfielder Riley Keefer both made the Third Team.

Wahl received a number of accolades both on and off the field in 2024. In June, she was awarded Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and was named one of Schuylerville’s top graduates. She was also the only Schuylerville softball player to participate in

the inaugural 518 Futures High School Softball Classic on June 9. Wahl now plans to attend SUNY Cortland and study early childhood education.

On May 23, Schuylerville’s varsity softball team won the Section 2 Class B championship. It was their first Section 2 title in 20 years.

Jewish War Vets at Opening Day

Fun And Games

Record Set at $250K Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coaches Corner, driven by Jason Bartlett, won the $250,000 15th annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday night. It was the

fourth-fastest mile in the venue’s history.

Backstreet Shadow finished second, Pleaseletmeknow was third, and Desperate Man placed fourth in the Gerrity. The field of eight also included back-to-back 2023/2024 MGM-Borgata winner Hellabalou, as well as local favorite Rocknroll Runa A.

Jewish War Veterans Post 36 had a community outreach booth at Saratoga Race Course’s opening day on July 11. Pictured here are Post Commander Dr. Sam Gottesman, left, Post 36 member Allan Kasin, center, and Capital District Council Commander Richard Goldenberg, right. Post 36 regularly meets at Congregation Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided by JWV Post 36.

The Schuylerville varsity softball team poses after capturing the Section 2 Class B title in a game against Tamarac on May 23. Photo via the Schuylerville Central School District.

Spectators watch the conclusion of the 15th annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace on Saturday night at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.