Nick DiMatteo, who will celebrate his 80th birthday this month, inside DiMatteo’s Custom Tailoring shop on Church Street. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
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TALK OF THE TOWN City Speaks on Public Comment
by Thomas Dimopoulos
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Verbal clashes and public threats. Sudden shutdowns. A headbutting incident. Warnings of police intervention and events highlighted for inclusion in political campaigns.
For several decades, Public Comment periods at City Council meetings in Saratoga Springs have brought a boisterous medley of all the above. The question raised time and again: Who can speak, when may they speak and
how long are they allowed do so?
Recently, the council was presented with a potential new wrinkle to its Rules of Decorum and Order when a member of a local group opposed to a measure under council consideration was invited to expand on those opinions for an extended time.
Last year, John Safford was elected city mayor based, at least partially, on a platform that promised to “return civility to City Hall,” and pointed directly to activities during the council’s twice-a-month meetings.
Aerial photo of Snake Hill via Saratoga PLAN/Ryan C. of Saratoga Drone.
Saratoga Senior Center Events
The following events are taking place at, or in coordination with the Saratoga Senior Center.
Sipping for Seniors Fundraiser– Thursday, August 15, 6 pm – 10 pm. Support the Saratoga Senior Center at Sipping for Seniors that will take place at the Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill. 20% of all food & drink sales and 100% of guest bartender tips will be donated to the Center.
UPCOMING BUS TRIPS
– OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Lake Placid, NY Bus Trip –Thursday, October 10. Call 518584-1621 with any questions or to sign up. Trip Only: $45 per person Trip & Olympic Museum: $69 per person.
New York City Bus Trip –Wednesday, December 4. Spend a day on your own shopping at the winter village in Bryant Park, visiting the tree at Rockefeller Center, or experiencing a
magical performance by the Radio City Rockettes. Call 518584-1621 with any questions or to sign up. Trip: $62 per person.
FREE PRESENTATIONS AT THE CENTER – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Long Term Care Insurance
– Friday, August 16 | 10 am. Presented by Herzog Law Firm. Eileen Dunn, MS, CMC will discuss all aspects of long-term care insurance. If you have a policy, please bring it along and for review.
Memory & Concentration – Monday, August 19 | 1 pm.
Presented by Helene Brecker. A presentation on memory and concentration. Learn ten acupressure points that have been suggested can help with sleep quality and cognitive functions.
Introduction to Energy Medicine– Monday, August 26 | 10 am. Presented by Helene Brecker. Energy medicine
can help with relieving pain, sharpening your mind, relieving stress and anxiety, strengthening the immune system, improving digestion, relieving allergies, enhancing wellbeing, managing weight, and enhancing learning skills. The goal is to show people that the power of healing is in their hands and to share a 5-minute daily routine.
The Gift of Life: An Informational Discussion About Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation – Tuesday, August 27 | 1pm. Supported by William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home. Representatives from the Center for Donation & Transplant and Lions Eye Bank of the Northeast will provide an overview of organ and tissue donation. Learn more about the need and impact of donation, the donation process, and how to register a donor.
Comedian Colin Quinn in Featured Performance to Benefit T2T Foundation Aug. 31
Writer, performer and stand-up comedian Colin Quinn will be featured in a comedy show on Aug. 31 in Ballston Spa to benefit Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
The event, held at 2117 Barrett Road will include live music performed by Skippy and The Pistons. Showtime is 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 and tickets are $75.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation provides mortgage-free homes to
Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and builds specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders.
For the past several years, the Foundation’s program service percentage on average was 95% –95 cents out of every dollar goes directly to our programs and services.
The benefit will be held rain or shine and reservations may be made by calling 518-542-3731.
New World of Water: Summer Nature Camp at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
WILTON — Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting a new week-long summer family nature camp.
This half-day camp is suitable for kids entering grades 2-5 (with an accompanying adult). Engaging hands-on activities, games, and take-home crafts
will be used to learn about topics like the water cycle, oceans, pond life, and more! World of Water will begin on Monday, Aug. 19 and run through Friday, Aug. 23 from 9 am to noon. Pricing is $75/family (parent(s) and one child) and $25/each additional child.
Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www. wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve. org.
SNL veteran Colin Quinn will be featured in a benefit performance Aug. 31 in Ballston Spa. Photo: colinquinn.com
Sandra Marie Johnson
GANSEVOORT — Sandra Marie Johnson passed away August 8, 2024. Visitation is August 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. August 17 at St. Clements Church, Saratoga Springs. A private burial will be at a later date. Online condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Joyce Wetherington
BALLSTON SPA — Joyce Wetherington, aged 82, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Mary’s Haven. Per the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Annette Marie Bernash
LAKE LUZURNE — Annette Marie Bernash passed away August 7, 2024. A memorial service was held on August 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. Calling hours were held prior to the service at the funeral home. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Edward J. Caples
GANSEVOORT — Edward J. Caples passed away August 10, 2024. Calling hours were held on August 15 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, with a funeral service following. Burial followed at St. Mary’s/St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fort Edward. Online condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
OBITUARIES
Norman L. “Flea” Rudisaile
SCOTIA — Norman L. “Flea” Rudisaile, 82, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours will are 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., August 20 at Burke Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, officiated by George Rudisaile. Online remembrances can be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
Barbara Pyle
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara Pyle passed away on August 8, 2024. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare. com.
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 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 will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, at the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. 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.
George J. Beaudoin
SARATOGA SPRINGS — George J. Beaudoin, 87, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Calling hours and a funeral home service were held on August 15 at Burke Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA COUNTY COURT
Rick C. Sweet, 36, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, and 1 year conditional discharged, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree felony, and menacing in the third-degree misdemeanor, respectively, charged January 2024 in Ballston Spa.
Nicholas E. Harwood, 36, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged April 2024 in Corinth. Sentencing Sept. 12.
Leon Carney, 20, of Lake George, was sentenced to time served to be followed by 5 years probation, after pleading to disseminating indecent material to minors in the first-degree, charged in 2023 in Saratoga.
Hasan A. Stubbs, 27, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree.
Donald Travis, 59, of Lake George, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs.
Ryan M. Jewett, 32, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 29 years incarceration followed by 20 years post-release supervision in connection with his April 19, 2024 plea to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, and Rape in the second-degree. The conviction stems from an investigation by the Mechanicville Police Department that revealed Jewett had contact with a child victim from the age of 9, according to a statement released by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Jewett is currently also charged with patronizing a prostitute, and possession of a sexual performance by a child in Albany County Court, the district attorney said.
BLOTTER
William Kelone, 20, of Scotia, was sentenced to two terms of 2 to 6 years incarceration – to run concurrently - after pleading to two charges of burglary in the thirddegree, one in Ballston and one in Moreau.
Louis Reyes, 28, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged May 2023 in Waterford.
Kristen A. Yerry, 26, of Halfmoon, pleaded to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged July 4, 2024. Sentencing Sept. 23.
Courtney H. Worrock, 27, of Schenectady, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourthdegree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 25.
Jesus Antonio Menendez-Flores, 27, of Albany, pleaded to robbery in the first-degree, charged November 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Sept. 6.
Michael J. Kulls, 42, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony DWI, charged January 2024 in Milton. Sentencing Sept. 23.
Xavier O. Williams, 21, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, charged October 2023 in Halfmoon.
Christopher J. Hance, 35, homeless, Saratoga Springs, pleaded to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a felony, charged March 1, 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 24.
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Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival: Life Is Beautiful on Aug. 22
SARATOGA SPRINGS
—Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival presents a panel discussion on Zoom of the award-winning film Life is Beautiful at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Life is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni, is an award-winning Holocaust film that elicits humor, poignancy, evil, and controversy. While the movie softens the Holocaust slightly to make the humor possible, it is not primarily
about Nazis and Fascists. It is about the human spirit, about rescuing whatever is good and hopeful from the wreckage of dreams. It is about hope for the future and the human conviction (or delusion) that things will be better for our children than they are today.
To register for the panel discussion on Zoom, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/sl/XRz7HGe/ LifeisBeautiful.
RISE Misleads City Council Letters TO THE EDITOR
RISE mislead city council by saying that the Williams St location will be used for administrative offices only and that no services to clients who are homeless and/or drug addicted, mentally ill, sexual predators, wanted criminals or prostitutes will happen at the Williams St location. However, the lease states all clients will be screened for sex offenses. So, why are RISE clients entering the building for screening if no services are provided? Are they going to be helping with the filing and photocopying?
Homeless and at-risk adults are not all dangerous and they need help, but not at the risk to children who attend school next door. Mentally ill and drug addicted homeless who carry knives, box cutters and hatchets, should not be right next to a school. In this case, it’s the children at Saratoga Central Catholic who are in danger once again. City council was mislead by RISE and they are repeating the lie that Williams St. location is for administration only. City council needs to put a hold on the lease and have a public forum so that the public knows exactly what RISE is doing at Williams St.
15th Annual Malta 5K Set for September in Support of Area First Responders and Veteran Nonprofits
MALTA – The Roundabout Runners Club nonprofit will host the 15th Annual Malta 5K road race on Saturday, Sept. 7, stepping off at 8:30 a.m. at Malta’s two technology parks, NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology Park & Luther Forest Technology Campus.
Over the last 14 years, this event has raised more than $325,000 to support local veterans agencies and Malta’s emergency first responders.
This year’s beneficiaries include: The Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, the Round Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Malta-Stillwater
EMS, and Alliance180 - a peerto-peer purpose driven program that aims to prevent suicide for fellow Veterans, first responders and frontline healthcare workers facing the effects of trauma through transformative quine experience.
Registration is open online for t $30. The fee increases to $35 after Sept. 1. Event day registration is $40. Children under 12 and adults over 70 are eligible for a $10 discount online. Commemorative hoodie sweatshirts will also be available for $20. For more information, go to: http://www.malta5k.com/.
Saratoga County History Center Presents
BALLSTON SPA — The following events take place at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. in Ballston Spa.
Discover the Three Sisters: Saturday, Aug. 24, 1-4 pm. Discover the Three Sisters, Corn, Beans, & Squash. Join Brookside Museum in a celebration of Indigenous culture. Come enjoy an exhibit on Native Americans, activities for all ages including storytelling and crafts, tour of the gardens, bake & plant sale and even more to come!
giving a free concert on the porch of the Brookside Museum. Please bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening of music.
- JENNIFER RICHARD Ballston Lake,
NY
Sounds of Summer: Sunday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors as well as featured professional musicians from the local 506 of the American Federation of Musicians will be
On This Spot: Mom & Pop Businesses in Saratoga Springs: Sept. 5, 7-8:30pm. Carol Godette will take attendees on a journey based on her new book On This Spot: Saratoga Springs. Godette will describe how she was able to create images of a life now past, through first person interviews with the owners and their families. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This event is free but donations are accepted.
For more information check www.brooksidemuseum.org
Wesley Community Block Party Saratoga County Nominated for Best Place to Visit for Fall; Voting for National Contest is Open
Embury Apartment and Woodlawn Commons residents gathered together on campus to enjoy the outdoors, s’mores prepared by Wesley staff, music and friendship on Wednesday, August 7.
Wesley staff members
Candace Lain (left) and Jennifer Phelps (right) prepare s’mores for residents at The Wesley Community’s block party event on Wednesday, August 7.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Facing off against places like Asheville in North Carolina, Columbus in Ohio and Stowe in Vermont, Saratoga County has been nominated as a “Best Place to Visit for Fall” in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Discover Saratoga - Saratoga County’s official tourism promotion agency, announced this week.
The list of 20 nominees, selected by a panel of travel experts, highlights destinations nationwide where vibrant autumnal charm, scenic beauty, and diverse seasonal activities attract visitors from across the country. Online voting for the awards is open to the public and is open now through noon on Sept. 9, 2024.
“We’ve been actively working to promote Saratoga County as a year-round vibrant travel destination, so we’re excited
for this nomination to name Saratoga alongside other wellknown autumn locations,” Darryl Leggieri, president of Discover Saratoga, said in a statement.
“We know fall is a great time to visit Saratoga County. We encourage all of our destination ambassadors to vote so we can share that message with potential visitors across the country.”
To vote for Saratoga County as the best place to visit for fall,
readers can visit https://10best. usatoday.com/awards/travel/ best-place-to-visit-for-fall-2024/ saratoga-county-new-york/ and cast their ballot once per day until polls close at noon ET on Sept. 9. Winners will be announced on Sept. 18.
For more information about the 10Best Awards and to see the full list of winners across multiple categories, visit www.10best.com.
Best Place to Visit for Fall contest, voting is open.
Talk of The Town: City Speaks on Public Comment
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“Public Comment has been a subject that was very much a part of this last election,” Mayor Safford said shortly after taking office on Jan. 1, 2024, when bringing new Rules of Decorum and Order to the table. The new council –comprised of two new council members and three returning ones – voted 4-1 to adopt the measure. The new rules instructed 30 minutes be set aside at each meeting for public input, with each speaker limited to three minutes to address the council as a whole. A digital clock with backwards-running time has since been stationed in front of the speakers’ microphone, its numbers changing colors while winding down to depict a growing time-sensitive urgency, ultimately concluding with a clamor of noise at zero.
“The three minutes is very important,” explained Mayor Safford. “Once that clock goes off, you must stop. Even if you’re in the middle of the sentence.”
Similarly, the NY State Committee on Open Government advises that during an open meeting when a public body chooses to permit public participation, it must treat all persons in a like manner.
There have, however, been variances. While some speakers who extend beyond their allotted time have been verbally halted, others have been granted extra talking time to reach their conclusion. The discrepancy, and its resulting appearance of a potential lack of fairness, has initiated a new conversation at the council table.
During the most recent preliminary agenda meeting, former city Mayor Mike Lenz spoke as a public commentator
within the allowable three-minute segment. Following the move from the public comment session to departmental agenda items some time later, the council engaged one another in a five-minute discussion regarding the proposal when Lenz raised a question from the audience.
“I’ll entertain your question former mayor, come on up,” offered council member Dillon Moran. “It’s important that you guys feel that you’ve been heard.” Lenz returned to the mic where he discussed the matter with the council for an additional 12 minutes.
Council member Minita Sanghvi raised a question about whether fairness to all was being exhibited, pointing to one speaker, but not other speakers, being invited to elaborate on a topic up-for-vote. “I have a process question. This is great that people get answers, I’m not opposed
to this, but if we are doing X for someone and not X for someone else, that’s where we get into problems,” Sanghvi said. “We want all our constituents to feel that they can be heard, not just some.”
“Sometimes there are exceptions that we have to honor,” Mayor Safford said. “I am very sympathetic to their concerns and just want to make sure we are all very clear about what is going to be in that lease,” Mayor Safford said, regarding the proposal the council was considering. “We definitely want the people from the school to know we hear them.”
Sanghvi elaborated during the council’s full agenda meeting a day later about what she called “exceptions” being made allowing “some people to talk more than others,” while “some are shushed…Rules have consistently been broken. “
Commissioner Moran, who had entertained the returning discussion a day earlier, added: “I will take personal ownership for what occurred during the preagenda meeting, but I think the point the commissioner (Sanghvi) brings up is a valid one, because it’s a lot more than just this meeting she’s referring to,” he said.
During the meeting, a person representing the group in favor of the proposal was cutoff after three minutes during the public comment session, then allowed to return for another 90 seconds to continue their thoughts later during that same session, although no dialogue with the council was entertained.
A council or board has the prerogative to seek someone’s
testimony to provide further board consideration on a topic it lacks clarity on, but there is a fine line to toe in terms of fairness or a potentially perceived favoritism in the matter. Presumably the council will need to define where that line is in the future.
“There is a difference between providing comment during an open mic session, and being invited by a board to answer further questions regarding a matter they need clarity on –that is sort of more of an invited speaker status,” said Shoshanah Bewlay, Executive Director of the New York State Committee on Open Government.
“There are obviously situations where any process can be abused,” she added, speaking in general terms, “if there is some kind of favoritism being shown to one commentor because the board was somehow sympathetic and wanted to get more information because it suited them in some partisan type of way.”
“If we are allowing members of the public to talk for an extended discussion in the middle of the meeting, we need to have a defined process of when this is permitted,” Sanghvi said. “You can’t just keep making exceptions for people you like, and not for people you don’t like. That’s not how you can run a meeting fairly or civilly.”
“I hear what you’re saying,” Mayor Safford responded. “Give us some time to think about it.” It is not known if or when the discussion will be revisited at the council table. The council next meets on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
NICK DIMATTEO: Longtime Saratoga Springs Tailor to Celebrate A Big Day
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nick DiMatteo grew up in the 1940s in a little town by Naples, Italy and made his way across the Great Pond to America while in his twenties. He set up his first shop in Saratoga Springs the late 1970s, more than half-alifetime ago.
“I got to Ellis Island September first in ’68,” DiMatteo says, seated in his shop at number 119 Church Street, where accompanied by various scissors, measuring tools, pins, pincushions, and needles and thread, he has served his clientele for more than 40 years.
His first location in the Spa City, which also served as the first time he ran his own business, stood west of Circular Street across from the Holiday Inn.
“January 2, 1979,” he says. “I remember the day.”
In May 1981, he relocated to number 119 Church Street, a shop he has occupied for more than half his life, and one in which he continues to work in. He is exceptional at recalling dates, and a big one is fast approaching.
On Aug. 23, DiMatteo will celebrate his 80th birthday.
What does he want people to know?
“To know that I’m on Church Street!” says the longtime tailor, whose shop sits on a tree-lined street accompanied by residential homes and a few blocks west of Broadway. Its existence is simply pronounced by a brick entryway, a trio of stone steps and a subtle flash of neon that reads: Tailoring.
For the past 40 years
DiMatteo’s custom tailoring work has well placed him within the community, his days often dotted by people coming in for a chat.
“People call, people come in. When they call, they ask a lot of questions,” he says with a laugh.
“Come in!” He is open five days a week: 9-5 Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday 10 to 1, so there is the invitation.
“I have a wonderful clientele, beautiful people,” DiMatteo says.
“I enjoy working for them.”
He grew up in a little Italian town with a population of about 5,000 people and started learning the business of tailoring at a young age.
“I was very young, maybe 8? “My mama said: if you don’t want to follow in your dad’s footsteps and go to the farm, you better learn a trade. I didn’t want to be a mechanic. I was going to elementary school and after school I went to the shop,” says DiMatteo, gesturing to vintage photographs on the walls depicting the young apprentice in his hometown in Italy.
“I learned how to use a needle and thread, a thimble on a piece of cloth,” he says. “It kept me off the street, because my parents didn’t want me to not have supervision after school. They were on the farm - so either I had to go there, or somewhere like this, to stay off the street.”
He relocated to America in the late 1960s and lived in upstate New York where he had family.
“I went to an apprentice shop in Italy so I learned to sew over there. When I came here I worked for somebody in Schenectady for 9-1/2 years, then decided to open my own,” DiMatteo says.
“When I decided to open up my own place I was searching
for a spot. Schenectady already had tailors,” he says. He found an initial location in Saratoga Springs – “a very small room, 10-by-10 maybe,” and soon relocated to the space where he currently continues his work, on Church Street.
“1981 - Saratoga was different then,” says DiMatteo, whose early work consisted largely of men’s custom-made suits, and added the work of making alterations to already existing outfits. “With a custom-made suit – you buy the material and it’s made to fit you. It takes over a week and you satisfy only one customer. With alterations you satisfy 50 people,” he says, explaining the difference.
“Today, I have new customers every day, and I have folks who I have known for 40 years,” says DiMatteo. “There are not a lot of tailors now compared to 40 years ago when there were many, but there are a few of us still around.”
This month he celebrates birthday number 80, more than 40 years as owner of his custom tailoring shop on Church Street and a lifetime of working in the craft and art of helping people to look their best.
Nick DiMatteo as a young boy, learning the craft and art of the tailoring business in his hometown in Italy.
Lola BurglaryArrests Made Proposal Calls for Additional 15 Apartments on Broadway
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 10, a local citizen contacted police via Emergency 911 to report a burglary in progress at Lola on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The citizen reported that he observed two individuals leaving the area of the burglary and entering a black sedan.
The vehicle fled down Phila Street without lights and was seen getting on Interstate 87 at Union Avenue, according to police. The vehicle continued southbound to Exit 11, where it left the interstate and began driving on residential streets. A perimeter was set up in the area of Greensboro Drive in Clifton Park. Several minutes later a ride share vehicle was stopped in the area and three suspects were taken into custody from that vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle, a black Toyota Camry registered in Washington, D.C.,
was located in a driveway with the doors open and running, police said. The vehicle was seized pending processing for evidence.
Christopher L. Tyler, 23., Mustafa Lewis-Hamilton, 22, and Jowan A. Plummer, 23 all of Washington, D.C. were each charged with four felonies and two misdemeanors. Those charges are: Burglary in the third-degree, Criminal Mischief in the second-degree, Grand Larceny in the third-degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the third-degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Conspiracy in the fifth-degree, and Possession of Burglar Tools.
The individuals were arraigned in City Court of Saratoga Springs and released without bail with a future court appearance date of Aug. 15 in City Court.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
—Documents related to a site plan review for the proposed redevelopment of existing commercial and residential space on Broadway into an additional 15 apartments have been received and filed by the city.
The property is located at 453-457 Broadway in Saratoga Springs and the owner is Angelo Ingrassia, of Rochester.
The current existing structures consist of Compton’s Restaurant – with two floors of residential space above – and the Cooperstown District Beverage Exchange retail building adjacent to it – consisting of a single floor with a restaurant, according to the Water Engineer’s report, dated July 3. Plans call for the
Beverage Exchange building to be expanded upward from one story into four stories, according to the report.
More than 75 pages of
documents regarding the proposal were submitted to the city July 15, and has been listed as one of the Applications Under Consideration at the Planning Board meeting on Sept. 12.
Broadway perspective as proposed at 453-457 Broadway. Photo: city of Saratoga Springs Planning Board.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
BALLSTON
Kenneth Bagstad sold property at 40 Lake Rd to Cameron Anderson for $575,000
Timothy Northrup sold property at 44 Everson Way to Peter Matthews for $787,500
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 11 Linden Court to Brian Hamm for $475,880
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 9 Linden Court to Ward Freeman for $479,550
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 21 Appleton St to Gujjula Naga Venkata Dinesh Reddy for $710,746
Christopher LeClaire sold property at 15 Jacob St to Jarrod Parower for $409,000
Patrick Hagenberg sold property at 19 Buell Ave to BE For Realty LLC for $360,000
Stephen Krampert sold property at 2 Carriage Run to Jay Saint Gelais for $830,000
CORINTH
Kayla Rhodes sold property at 208 Center St to Michoel Porges for $140,000
GREENFIELD
Johanna Bush sold property at
376 Spier Falls Rd to Charles Scribona for $430,000
David Palmer sold property at 324 Plank Rd to Ronald Muller for $440,000
Thomas Bowser sold property at 488 Middle Grove Rd to Paul Naslund for $399,900
Aldis Stefansson sold property at 563 North End Rd to Robert Ball for $549,000
MALTA
Sylvia Sievers sold property at 17 Goldfoot Rd to Mark Egan for $239,000
Kristin Grappone sold property at 71 Wake Robin Rd to Mark Wright for $261,000
Elizabeth Mausert sold property at 132 Van Aernem Rd to Aquarian Team LLC for $375,375
Sylvia Sievers sold property at 17 Goldfoot Rd to Mark Egan for $239,000
Kristin Grappone sold property at 71 Wake Robin Rd to Mark Wright for $261,000
Matthew Sawyers sold property at 22 Evans Rd Schworm Enterprises Inc for $460,000
MILTON
Lynn Fragomeni sold property at 13 Margaret Dr to Michael Flaspohler for $290,000
John Caldro sold property at 15 Kaatskill Way to Nancy Engler for $489,500
Frank Coppola Jr. sold property at 153 Stone Church Rd to David Longley for $405,000
Roger Bertrand sold property at 2 Berkshire Dr to James Clark for $564,900
Jereme Palma sold property at 147 Goldfinch Lane to Catherine O’Grady for $410,000
Thomas Welch sold property at 102 Deer Run Dr to Dominick Barnett for $276,000
SARATOGA
John Behrendt sold property at Brown Rd to 43 Brown Rd LLC for $1,650,000
Christian Denfeld sold property at 1250 NYS Rt 9P to Gabriel August for $585,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Norman Levy sold property at 1 Ashley Pl to Alexander Kutikov for $1,070,000
Barbara Duffy sold property at 97 Monroe St to Benjamin Fehr for $599,000
Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington 660 to John Capek for $2,750,000
Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington 662 to John Capek for $975,000
Melro Company sold property at 134 Lincoln Ave to MKVL LLC for $767,000
Sarah Hart sold property at 177 Spring St to Alyssa McClenning for $1,150,000
Barbara Reynolds sold property at 38 Sarazen St to Marianne Bez for $535,550
Buff Rd LLC sold property at 19 Buff Rd to Gary Jurczynski for $150,000
David Williamson sold
property at 9 Walter Dr to Russell Haight for $425,000
William Van Dyke sold property at 41 Tamarack Trail to Gregory Albert for $430,000
WILTON
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 27 Daintree Dr to Thomas Mitchell for $641,587
Jeffrey Bovee sold property at 7 Dakota Dr to Karen Kingsley for $525,000
Eleftheria Tsakirellis sold property at 3 Shawnee to Ruth Masiewicz for $450,000
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO SNAKE HILL?
Nonprofit Seeks Community Input
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
STILLWATER — Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature), a nonprofit land trust, held an open house event at Dock Brown’s Lakeside Tavern on Tuesday to share three potential site options for Snake Hill, a 32-acre forested dome on the eastern shore of Saratoga Lake.
The hill, located in Stillwater, was purchased in December by Saratoga PLAN from Stewart’s Shops for $1 million. Now the nonprofit must decide what to do with their acquisition.
The first of the three options would be to simply preserve the land, allowing no public access. Staff would work to maintain and improve native species and biodiversity, minimize invasive species, and protect the water quality. The
only human imprint would be a small parking lot that would allow staffers to access the hill.
The second option would allow limited public access to the property via pedestrian trails. Only small groups participating in Saratoga PLAN or partner programs or volunteer initiatives would be granted access to the hill. These group activities would be focused on environmental education. In addition to a small parking lot, picnic tables and a loop trail would be added to the land. This second option is the one preferred by Saratoga PLAN.
The third option would open Snake Hill to visitors during daylight hours. Added to the property would be a parking lot, picnic tables and benches, and a loop trail. This option would result in staff being focused primarily on visitor safety and minimizing any visitor impact on the land’s species and biodiversity. Should Snake Hill become a popular destination, increased
traffic and parking could become a problem, along with potential damage to the habitat caused by visitors.
“A lot of you know Snake Hill better than any of us,” said Saratoga PLAN Executive Director Rob Davies at the open house event. “You know details about this land that we don’t, and that’s why we’re here. We want to hear from you.” Regardless of what ultimately happens to Snake Hill, Davies said that the land would be protected “forever.”
Snake Hill, currently closed to the public, rises 200 feet over Saratoga Lake. It is the site of Saratoga County’s only documented rattlesnake hibernacula, hence its name. The snakes are believed to have been hunted to extinction more than 150 years ago. Snake Hill’s native name, Torwarloonda, means “hill of storm.” According to Michael Gaige, a consulting ecologist and Saratoga PLAN advisory
council member, the hill’s “abundant fossils, folded layers, and relative isolation from other similar structures make it a geological anomaly.”
Additional information about the three site options is available at SaratogaPLAN.org/ snakehill. The community can also share their feedback via this web address. The deadline for submitting feedback is Friday, September 13. Saratoga PLAN said it would hold another community event in the fall once plans for Snake Hill had been further solidified.
Aerial photo of Snake Hill via Saratoga PLAN/Ryan C. of Saratoga Drone.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Mohawk Chevrolet TikTok Team Visits GM Headquarters
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
— After their mockumentary TikTok series “The Dealership” went viral, Mohawk Chevrolet’s Ballston Spa-based digital branding team was invited to visit General Motors headquarters in Detroit, where they filmed the latest episode of their comedy series.
In the episode “Mohawk
Goes to Corporate,” digital branding creators Grace Kerber and Ben Bushen head to the Motor City to pitch a rebranding of the Chevy Silverado pickup truck. The video, currently live on Mohawk Chevrolet’s TikTok channel, features a cameo from General Motors CEO Mary Barra.
“We had an absolute blast making this episode, and even being so far from Mohawk we felt right at home with the corporate team,” Kerber said in a statement. “Meeting Mary was
such a cool experience. She was so kind and fun to shoot with. We loved that she wanted to be a part of the series!”
“What our team has done has been simply amazing,” said Andy Guelcher, owner of Mohawk Chevrolet. “The work they have put into perfecting ‘The Dealership’ series has put them in front of millions of eyeballs.”
“The Dealership,” a TikTok series inspired by the NBC sitcom “The Office,” has garnered millions of views since the first episode was released in June.
Saratoga Hospital Gala Raises $418K
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Saratoga Hospital Gala, held at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on July 31, raised more than $418,000 in support of the Community Health Center.
“We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming generosity and support shown by our community,” said Jill VanKuren, CEO of Saratoga Hospital, in a statement. “These funds will significantly enhance the services and resources available at our Community Health Center, allowing us to better serve those in need.”
General Motors CEO Mary Barra meets Mohawk Chevrolet’s Grace Kerber at the GM Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. Photo provided by Amanda Warshaw.
Attendees pose for photos at the 2024 Saratoga Hospital Gala at the Polo Meadows at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on July 31. Photos provided by Darlene Alvarado.
EDUCATION
Ballston Spa School District Proposes Changes to Bus Routes Local High School Implementing New Cell Phone Policy
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s transportation department is hoping to make its bus routes more efficient by reducing the number of stops along some routes.
According to a presentation delivered by Superintendent Gianleo Duca at an August 7 Board of Education meeting, the proposed changes for the 2024-2025 school year would reduce the number of stops on 15 to 20 routes. These reductions would result in easier routes for substitute drivers, less time spent on buses for students, and a decrease in the amount of overtime pay for mechanics who drive buses when necessary.
The reduced number of stops will result in some students having a longer walk from the bus stop to their home, but the distances will be “well within New York State regulations,” Duca said.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON LAKE — Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School will be implementing a new cell phone policy this year.
When students return to school at the end of the summer, they’ll be required to place their phones in a “rack” or cubby near the door of each classroom. Students won’t be able to access their phones during class, but they can still use their phones during lunch and in the hallway between classes.
Additionally, students will no longer be allowed to take their phones with them when they go to the bathroom. Principal Tim Brunson said that students sometimes go to the bathroom just to use their phones. He called this a “huge issue” that distracts students and decreases attendance.
“I anticipate that there will be some blowback at the start, but I think the positives far outweigh the negatives,” Brunson said of the new policy at an August 5 board of education meeting. “It shows that we trust the students to use [phones] appropriately but also shows how serious we are
about eliminating distractions in the classroom.”
In the event of a home or family emergency, parents are advised to call the school so that they can reach their kids during class. Brunson said that the high school’s office is always manned. In non-emergency situations, parents can use email to contact their kids.
For now, the school will allow students to wear Apple Watches during class. Brunson said that teachers will monitor students to see if these watches also become distractions.
Empire State University Professor Awarded $1 Million Grant
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Tracy Galuski, an Empire State University professor and educational studies department chair, has been awarded a $1 million grant from the State University of New York (SUNY) and New York State’s Office of Strategic Workforce Development.
Galuski’s proposal, “Equity in Action: Supporting Upward
Mobility for Paraprofessionals in Early Childhood,” was selected for funding as part of the Education Workforce Investment Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program. It will increase opportunities for paraprofessionals to obtain initial teacher certification in high-need areas through Empire State University’s new baccalaureate-level teacher
education program in Early Childhood Education.
“SUNY Empire will offer the Early Childhood Education program in a virtual learning format to maximize access to underserved communities,” Galuski said in a statement. “We are excited for the opportunities this program, supported by the grant, will provide for paraprofessionals in New York.”
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: Elapse, Lapse
Elapse means to pass by or slip away.
How much time elapses before the officials make a decision?
Lapse means to drift or discontinue.
The magazine subscription lapses unless you renew it soon.
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
Food
Pulled Pork Tacos Tomato Preservation
HIGH ROCK PARK
SATURDAYS
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
3 - 6 p.m.
Locallygrown produce is in prime season and we have been exploring various ways to preserve all of this fresh goodness found at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Here are several ways to consider keeping your tomatoes to use throughout the year.
CANNING: Canning is one of the most common ways to preserve tomatoes. Whole-peeled tomatoes, diced tomatoes, sauce(s), tomato paste, and salsa(s), can all be canned and used throughout the year. In order to can tomatoes, they must be cooked prior to the actual canning process.
FREEZING: This is the simplest and best emergency method to preserve tomatoes if you have the room and are running out of time, or don’t want tomatoes to go bad before you can use them. Simply place clean, dried tomatoes in a freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible and freeze the tomatoes. Remove the frozen tomatoes to use as needed. You can actually chop the tomatoes frozen and add them directly to various recipes throughout the year. If you let them thaw slightly you can easily remove the skin if needed.
OVEN DRIED: Cutting the tomato depends on the type of tomatoes you are using to roast, but in brief, remove the core, seeds and juicy center. Either halve them for smaller tomatoes or slice into thinner pieces for larger tomatoes depending on your future needs. Place the tomatoes in a bowl and toss with a light coat of olive oil, salt, pepper and other seasonings you desire to use like basil, oregano etc. Roast the tomato pieces on a parchment covered baking sheet for about
4 hours in a 200 degree oven. Place the dried tomato pieces in a jar, cover with oil and keep refrigerated for up to 2 months. These tomatoes add excellent flavor to various sauces, salads and other recipes.
However you like to enjoy your fresh tomatoes, now is prime time to grab your favorite variety, enjoy them in season and then consider preserving them to use throughout the cold weather months. There’s nothing like farm fresh.
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 currently available at the farmers’ market
• 1 (4- to 5-lb.) boneless pork shoulder roast*
• 1 tablespoon ancho Chile powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 4 oregano sprigs*
• 1 cup chopped tomato (about 1 large)*
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion (from 1 small onion)*
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
• jalapeño Chile, seeded and finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp.)*
• 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro*
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Cut pork shoulder into 2 (4- to 5-inch-thick) pieces. Combine chile powder, black pepper, cumin, cloves, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over all sides of pork pieces. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high. Add pork pieces, and cook until deep golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Place pork in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker; add vinegar and oregano.
• Cover and cook on LOW until pork falls apart easily when shredded with a fork, 8 to 10 hours.
• Stir together tomato, red onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 24.
• Heat tortillas according to package directions. Shred pork in slow cooker with 2 forks; stir in paprika and cayenne. Serve pork on tortillas topped with salsa and cilantro. Other toppings: Coleslaw, fresh spinach, avocados, pickled onions are also great additions to consider on these pulled pork tacos.
photos provided
by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY
Recipe adapted from Southern Living
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
Avo NICE DAY!
Hello my Foodie Friends!
In recent decades, avocados have surged in popularity. We find ourselves making this one of our favorite foods by putting it on toast, in avocado bowls, smoothies, salads, fries, soups, scrambled eggs, dressing, gelato, brownies, pizza, pancakes, yes, and even ice cream. These are among the large number of ways we have incorporated avocados into our diets. You can even just grab a spoon and eat avocado with some salt and pepper. Avocado’s can make just about anything taste better. Avocados may be considered a “high fat food”. However, they are also considered a super food. Not only does the fat from avocados provide essential nutrients, the also help to absorb nutrients such as vitamins from other foods eaten. They are also considered a high source of fiber. From avocado toast to guacamole, avocados are incredibly versatile and packed with nutrients that can be beneficial for health.
Avocados can be challenging to cut. They may seem harmless, but can be a bit troublesome in trying to remove the pit. With the growing popularity of avocados has many people learning that cutting the tasty and healthy fruit the wrong way can lead to a term called “avocado hand”, when an individual injures their hand trying to remove the pit from the avocado in a way that causes injury to the hand. There is a tool that can assist in avoiding this injury. Removing the pit is the most dangerous part of avocado preparations. The avocado tool makes the job way easier thanks to the rounded blades, which grip onto the avocado pit so you can twist and remove it without cutting through your hand. The Avocado Tool from Microplane features a straight edge blade with an exaggerated wide curve and rounded tip to effortlessly slice through avocado’s tough skin and scoop the flavorful flesh inside. Three prongs at the
base of the tool safely and easily handle the tricky task of pitting the avocado without resorting to using knives. For easy clean up, it’s also dishwasher safe. Use the straight edge to cut through tough avocado skin, then pierce the pit with the tool’s prongs and twist to remove the pit! We also carry other items to assist with your love of avocados; the avocado flip pod for serving and storing dips to stay fresh and order free, and the avocado storage pod to assist
with storing leftover avocado halves in your refrigerator.
At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, we offer Avocado slicers and savers for your avocado culinary creations. “Avo nice day”. Remember Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.
Take Care, John & Paula
Avocado
Tomato Salad
INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 avocados, cubed
• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
INSTRUCTIONS
• 1 small cucumber, sliced into half moons
• 1/3 c. corn (cooked)
• 1 jalepeño, minced (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro
1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, and cumin. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
2. In a large serving bowl, combine avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, jalapeño, and cilantro.
3. Gently toss with dressing and serve immediately.
Recipe courtesy of delish.com
This Week’s Events:
AUG. 16 - 22
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
Greenbelt Gathering
Spring Run Trail, Meet Corner of East & Excelsior, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Join us for a Greenbelt Gathering! We will take a group walk on the trail as we talk about the importance of Saratoga’s Greenbelt and enjoy time in nature! Email info@ sustainablesaratoga.org to let us know you’re attending!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
Fly-In Breakfast
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., Lecturer and Adjunct Professor in nanoscience at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Albany, Jim Lloyd will talk about his 1986 re-enactment of Cal Rogers first flight in a Wright Brothers Model EX Pusher biplane in 1911 that became the first aircraft to fly coast-to-coast across the U.S. Fly-
In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.
Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show
Clifton Park Elks #2466, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Support this worthy event and have some fun. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Hot food, music, 50/50 raffles. Free admission for spectators. Net proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). $20 entry fee. Registration closes at noon. Vendors and swap meet booths 10’x20’ only $30. Over 50 awards will be presented. For questions call Brian Shelton 518-956-1600. Rain date August 18.
Saratoga Horse Farm Tours
Various Farms in Saratoga County, Noon – 4 p.m. Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension is partnering with
horse farms in Saratoga County for the annual Horse Farm Tour. This is a free opportunity for the public to visit and learn about the horse industry in the county. The farms are located from Schuylerville to Galway. The participating farms include Mill Creek Farm, Alliance 180, Saratoga Glen Farm, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. All farms are open from 12 – 4 p.m. except for Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, which is offering two guided tours that day at 1 and 3 p.m. only. For any questions or information about the event contact Nicolina at nvf5@cornell.edu
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Summer Sunday Stroll: The Women of Greenridge Cemetery
Meet: Sackett Gate entrance of Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join Gloria May for a tour of Greenridge Cemetery to learn about the prominent and influential women as well as the ordinary, who are buried in Greenridge Cemetery and how their life stories tell the history of Saratoga Springs. Presented by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Tickets are $15
for SSPF Members and $20 for non-members and should be purchased in advance! Space is limited! Call 518-587-5030 to reserve a ticket with your stroll pass.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
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 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, AUGUST 20
Summer Night BBQ at the Barn
The Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29 W, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m. The last day to purchase tickets is Friday, August 16. Ticket are $75 includes BBQ meal and entry. 100% of proceeds benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and the herd of over 400 retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Cash bar, silent auction, and raffle! Join us for a night of fun to kick off your boots and celebrate the summer in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Summer Concert Series
War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of the area’s favorite performers. This free, family-friendly concert series is a program of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs. The featured concert will be Garland Nelson and Soul Session. A well-known (and loved) Saratoga staple. Make
sure you bring your dancing shoes! Presented by Saratoga Automobile Museum. Rain location is Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit https://www. discoversaratoga.org/events/ summer-concert-series/
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
Make Your Own Blueberry Jam! (Low Sugar-Canning)
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa|5 - 7 p.m. This class will cover how to make and preserve your own blueberry jam using local, seasonal berries! This low sugar recipe is perfect for summer. “Blueberries are known for having important health benefits and are among the fruits with the highest level of antioxidants (nutrients that prevent/repair damage to the body.”) USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging in Boston. Register today to learn how to make your own nutritious blueberry jam! Cost: $5. Call 885-8995 to preregister two days in advance.
Chicken Parmigiana 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: chicken parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 each (cash only).
Astronomy Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. There will be a presentation by Jim Witte on astrophotography. This group meets monthly on the third Wednesday, and is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518882-6385.
Secretariat’s Legacy
Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8 p.m. Featuring renowned photographer and journalist Patricia McQueen. This exclusive presentation will explore the legendary Secretariat’s profound
of August 16 - August 22,
connection to Saratoga Springs and his lasting influence on thoroughbred racing. There will be a book signing after the presentation. Admission is $10 and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased online or upon arrival at the event. For more information call 518-584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
2024 Village Walking Tour - Village of Stillwater
Meet: Stillwater Library parking lot adjacent to Blockhouse Park, Rt 4 Hudson Ave. Stillwater | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Led by Sara Kipp, director of the Stillwater Public Library. The tour will begin at the the former location of many mills and factories in the late 1800s. Other stops along the way will include the
150-year-old St. John’s Episcopal Church; the site of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp; the Newland-Wood firehouse and many more. After a one-mile walk, the tour will end in the new library with many historical images and maps of the Champlain Canal which is celebrating its 200th anniversary.
– 9 p.m. Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Held at Complimentary Beer & Wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket, 50/50 and racetrack t-shirt quilt raffles. Cost is $80 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www. ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com.
Attire: Summer Festive
Caffeinated Chapter
Chasers: Silent Book Club
MochaLisa’s Caffè, 22 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Talk about your favorite books and read quietly in a group setting. Bring your own book, borrow one from the library, or purchase one from MochaLisa’s. Refreshments available for purchase. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org
Saratoga Summer Concert
Series Hosts Latin Fest Concert
Peter Frampton to Perform in Albany Sep. 13
A good-sized crowd attended this week’s free concert in Congress Park featuring Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra.
The free, family-friendly concert series, held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, continues on Aug. 20 with Garland Nelson and Soul Session, and concludes Aug. 27 with Mostly Modern Festivalan international music festival dedicated to contemporary classical music.
ALBANY — Peter Frampton, who most famously rose to stardom with the release of his live album, “Frampton Comes Alive!” nearly a halfcentury ago, will be appearing in Albany as part of his Positively Thankful Tour.
Despite the announcement of his farewell tour over four years ago due to a diagnosis of the degenerative disease
inclusion-body myositis, the musician has continued to play venues across the country.
The tour kicks off in South Carolina Sept. 8 and will stage at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan on Sept. 12 and the Palace Theatre in Albany on Sept. 13.
For more information, tickets, go to: www. palacealbany.org.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Frampton live. A new tour kicks off in September. Photo provided.
Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra perform Aug. 13, 2024 in Congress Park.
Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
New at The Zankel: SURROUNDIntimate Concert Series Seats Audience Onstage
Tenzin Choegyal performing at the Tang Museum in October 2023. Choegyal returns to Saratoga Springs in November as part of an intimate audienceon-stage series at the Zankel.
Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Borrowing a page from the SPAC On Stage script, the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the campus of Skidmore College will host three shows in a new concert series that seats the audience onstage with the artist.
The intimate three-show series, titled SURROUND, will utilize the setting sun as backdrop and showcase performances at 4 p.m. Sundays.
The shows feature Brandee Younger w/ Eric Wheeler (Sept. 15), EMEL (Oct. 6), and Tenzin Choegyal (Nov. 3).
Choegyal’s showcase will mark his first concert in Saratoga Springs since staging a pair of stirring performances at the Tang Museum and at the Zankel Center last October. His newest album, “Whispering Sky,” will be released this week. Look for a review of the release
in an upcoming edition of Saratoga TODAY.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, Sept. 15: Brandee Younger w/ Eric Wheeler (bass) –– Brandee Younger is revolutionizing harp for the digital era. Over the past 15 years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life.
Sunday, Oct. 6: EMEL solo performance –– TunisianAmerican, NYC-based art pop musician Emel Mathlouthi, aka EMEL, rose to fame in
Acclaimed Organist Gail Archer at Round Lake Auditorium Sept. 15
ROUND LAKE — International concert organist, recording artist, choral conductor and lecturer Gail Archer will perform 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave.
Archer is college organist at Vassar College, and director of the music program at Barnard College, Columbia University,
where she conducts the Barnard-Columbia Chorus, and is a member of the faculty of the Harriman Institute, Columbia University. She serves as director of the artist and young organ artist recitals at historic Central Synagogue, New York City. Her recordings include: September, 2017 CD A Russian Journey, The Muse’s Voice, Franz
Liszt: A Hungarian Rhapsody, Bach: The Transcendent Genius, An American Idyll, A Mystic In the Making (Meyer Media), and The Orpheus of Amsterdam: Sweelinck and his Pupils (CALA Records).
Tickets are $15. To reserve or for more info, visit RoundLakeAuditorium.org or call 518-899-2800.
2012 with her protest song “Kelmti Horra” (My Word Is Free), earning her the title “the voice of the Arab Spring.” In 2016, she performed Kelmti Horra at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, marking a climax in her journey with this powerful song. Her latest album, MRA, derives its name from the Arabic word for “woman” and was entirely produced with women artists from around the world, embodying sisterhood and the musical fight against patriarchy in a male-dominated industry.
Sunday, Nov. 3: Tenzin Choegyal solo performance –– Tibetan artist, composer, and activist Tenzin Choegyal channels the wisdom and traditions of his nomadic ancestors through his
extraordinary vocal performances and mastery of the lingbu and dranyen. Forced into exile, he now resides in Australia, where he continues to blend traditional Tibetan music with contemporary influences, maintaining an unbroken lineage while exploring new musical horizons. The music is deeply connected to Tenzin’s nomadic roots and Buddhist practice, offering listeners an immersive experience that transcends geographical boundaries.
Tickets are limited –– $20 general public; $5 Skidmore community (students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees). Buy online at https://www.tix.com/ ticket-sales/zankel/7074 or call the box office at 518-580-8381.
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
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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 process should be mailed to the LLC at: 10 SPINNAKER DR, BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13334
NOTICE OF FORMATION of Christine Smith Mental Health Counselor PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/6/24 with perpetual existence. Office: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, 125 High Rock Ave Ste 108 105 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Mental Health Counseling. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13342
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
NAME: Toga Tails, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/12/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 970 MacArthur Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13347
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is AVAS Premier Realty & Management Services, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on July 10, 2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 382 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13348
Notice of Formation of 221 S 2nd Avenue LLC. Articles of Organization
filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/3/2024. Saratoga is the county within NY in which the office of the company is located. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is 221 S 2nd Avenue LLC, 1529 Division Street, Charlton, NY 12010. Company organized for any lawful purpose. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024.13352
HBL Nails and Spa LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/11/2024. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 35 Sherman Way, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: General. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13356
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: HAYNES ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. DATE OF FILING: 05/30//2024. OFFICE LOCATION: Saratoga County. AGENT FOR SERVICE: Shaun Haynes, 1 Julians Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which an LLC may be formed under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024.
Notice of Formation of Nelsonelson LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 6/20/2024. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 205 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity.07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13359
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts. of Org. of 939/943 Properties, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on June 13, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o DCG Development Co., 800
NY-146 #240, Clifton Park, New York 12065, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 07/19, 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23/2024. 13360
Notice of formation of Blueberry Gig Delivery, LLC.. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/18/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2308 Huntridge Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Phoenix Prime Marinas LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 3, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o Phoenix Prime Marinas LLC, 1 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13376
Notice of formation of DMAC Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on April 10, 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: 45 Weston Way, Malta, NY 12020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13379
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: The Flat’s Ravenswood, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 11, 2024. Office location: 9 Carpenter Way,
Clifton Park, NY 12065. 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, 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13400
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: AAAMH Management, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 8, 2024. Office location: 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 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, 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13401
Notice of Formation of Liberty Handyman Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 07/24/2024. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 18 Greenway Rd, South Glens Falls, NY. Company is organized for Household/Residential Repair Services. 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30/2024. 13404
Notice of Formation of “YOUR AGENT, YOUR ADVOCATE., LLC.
Arts. of Org. filed w/ NY Dept of State (DOS) on 7/11/24. Office: Saratoga Co. DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served & shall mail to the LLC, 10 WOODSIDE DR., CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06/2024.13409
Notice of formation of BRAUSA CONSTRUCTION LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/18/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 VINCEK LN, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06/2024. 13422
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Deluxe Pressure Washing, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 10, 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, 7 Burning Pines Dr, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06/2024. 13426
Notice of formation of Abele Unlimited, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/29/2024 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: 6 Merchant Road Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/02, 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06/2024. 13442
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 FIVEFORTHEFAM, LLC
The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 8, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 74 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13465
Notice of formation of Mix & Makers Vendor Boutique LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/29/24 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: 1 Bittersweet LN. Clifton PArk, NY 12065.. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13468
Notice of formation of Kelly Daugherty, LCSW, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 7/29/24 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Suite 21, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13469
Notice of formation of Amazing Asphalt Care Companies LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/04/2024. 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: PO Box 1001, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13472
Notice of formation of Panache Visage LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/27/2024. 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 1001, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13481
Notice of formation of Clubhouse View LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/27/2024. 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 1001, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13482
Notice of formation of Llamaretto Farms, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/29/2024 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: 25 Arnold Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13484
Notice of formation of Upstate Bach Pros LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/26/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 3035 Route 50 #1070 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/09, 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/13/2024. 13489
Notice of Formation of Druthers Brewing Company Management LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/07/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 40 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13492
Notice of formation of Tatyana Poviliunas NP in psychiatry, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York
on 08/08/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 5 Clove Court, Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13498
Notice of formation of BUHLER’S DAY OFF LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06-15-2023. Office location: Saratoga County, SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail service of process to THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY at 48 BALLSTON AVE, BALLSTON SPA, NY, UNITED STATES, 12020. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13508
Notice of Organization of Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is: Adirondack RV Park LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the New York Secretary of State on July 1, 2024. The County within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is SARATOGA. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: Adirondack RV Park LLC, 5 Southside Drive, STE 11 – Box 174, Clifton Park, NY 12065 The purposes of the business of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the New York Limited Liability Company Law. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13510
Notice of formation of In Front Consultants, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/7/2024. 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: 23 Pamela Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13511
Notice of formation of SEMPERFIX LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/08/2024 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: 18 Hemlock Drive, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13512
Notice of formation of The Trendy Professor, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 07/01/2024. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at The Trendy Professor, LLC, P.O. Box 360, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Company is organized for Fashion Retail Clothing and Accessories. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13516
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Department of Central Services will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Swat Team Clothing, as per specification 24-STC-2.
Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www.empirestatebidsystem. com)
Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.
JOHN T. WARMT Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 08/16/2024, 13519
Notice of formation of PARKER THERAPY SERVICES LCSW, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/06/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 12 Mallard Cv, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13520
Notice of formation of William J. Marszalek Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York State Dept. of State on 7/26/2024. The county within this state which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Address to which the secretary of state shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 60 Carriage Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 08/16, 08/23, 08/30, 09/06, 09/20/2024. 13521
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WEEK 6 EVENTS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2024 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is underway and will continue through Monday, Sept. 2. Racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. Admission gates will open for live racing at 11 a.m. First post time is 1:10 p.m.
The Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage will host live musical performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands.
Friday, August 16: Rodeo Barons
Saturday, August 17: Big Medicine
Sunday, August 18: Alta Havana
Wednesday, August 21: Hot Vox Trio
Thursday, August 22: The Hawthornes
TASTE NY PAVILION
EVERY THURSDAY-SUNDAY
New York-made food and beverages will be available for sample and purchase at the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, where fans can enjoy New York craft 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.
TRUCKER HAT GIVEAWAY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
Alabama weekend gets off to a festive start with the third giveaway of the summer: a red and white Saratoga Trucker hat. This one-size-fits-all cap features a white Saratoga logo embroidered on a red patch above a red brim, with a white mesh wrap around the back.
LUSTGARTEN DAY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
Lustgarten Day honors the legacy of longtime NYRA trainer Dominic Galluscio with a day to support the Lustgarten Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance scientific and medical research related to pancreatic cancer. Many of the sport’s most prominent trainers will sign autographs for fans at the Jockey Silks Porch from 11:30am-12:30pm with suggested donations to benefit the Lustgarten Foundation.
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Presented by Rivers Casino
Military Appreciation Day pays tribute to active military members and veterans in appreciation of their sacrifice and service to our nation with free general admission (proper ID required). All veterans and active-duty military will be honored with a special ceremony in the Winner’s Circle.
FAMILY SUNDAYS
EVERY SUNDAY
Family Sundays feature a wide variety of free familyfriendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday inside the backyard Family Zone, located near Gate A.
SARATOGA BREAKFAST AND BREEDING FARM TOUR: EVERY WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY AND SELECT SUNDAYS
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.
A Wise Decision Benefits Horse and Fans
by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY
Reacting to a harsh and definite weather forecast, the New York Racing Association opted for flexibility and common-sense last weekend. In doing so it managed to salvage two important grass races for the benefit of the fans. This innovative flexibility acknowledged the devastating impact multiple horse scratches due to changing track surfaces can have on a race card. Both the ugly raving in such events and the associated drop in mutuel handle need to be avoided and it is hoped this type of flexibility will be employed liberally going forward. last weekend. While there was some grumbling by the horizontal bet players (who tend to complain far more than most about most things) this was a practical decision which benefitted the sport and its fans. Even though the two races in question – The Fourstardave Handicap and the awfullynamed Saratoga Derby, had already been pushed back a week due to wet grass conditions, the New York Racing Association employed the maxim “better late than never” and pushed both races back another 24 hours in order to allow both fields to run on a safe grass course. The result was two quality competitive grass races that benefitted the on-track crowd who opted to stay for the late Sunday post times and the racing fans viewing off track. While this was a win for the sport in general, it was a particular win
for West Point Thoroughbreds who again sprung a Saratoga grass stakes upset when Carson’s Run ran down the favored Legend of Time inside the final furlong to win going away. Owned in partnership with Steven Bouchey, Carson’s Run was purchased for the reasonable sum of $170,000 at auction. He is targeting the lucrative Nashville Derby next at Kentucky Downs with the longer-term chance of travelling down under to Australia for the large purse offered in the Cox Plate in late October.
Westpoint Thoroughbreds’ win in Saratoga Derby continued a huge meet for the high-end partnership stable. The continued success of West Point Thoroughbreds for decades, in the difficult business of purchasing and running horses is remarkable given the vicissitudes of racing. Their presence in graded stakes races has continued to expand in recent years and they have a nationwide presence. On the same day their Carson’s Run eclipsed the Grade I Saratoga Derby they ran second in the reconstituted Arlington Million, (now run at Colonial Downs), in Virginia with their colt Integration. Looking towards the future, earlier in the day on the Sunday Saratoga
card they unveiled a sharp maiden winner – Sandman - who as a high-priced son of top sire Tapit only figures to get better as the races get longer.
The win by Carson’s Run represented hot-riding jockey Dylan Davis’s first Grade I win at his home track of Saratoga. He is having a tremendous meet and is consistently making the right choice in both dirt and turf races. He is riding with confidence and has become a “go to” rider for a number of stables. Earlier on the card Davis won the listed Mahony Stakes aboard Fandom with a persistent ride on the front end.
The aforementioned Fourstardave Handicap was won by Carl Spackler who benefited from a perfect trip
under rider Tyler Gaffalione (riding for his father-in-law) to give trainer Chad Brown his first win in the event.
Photo by Chelsea Durand
A“Goose” That Has Caught Horse Racing Attention
Written &
Photographed
by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY
For more than a decade, attorneys Wesley Lawrence and Elizabeth Kruska have entertained horse racing fans and others in the industry with a parody Twitter account based on the late Saratoga infield goose, which has also gotten them involved as owners and aftercare.
There are many social media parody accounts that personalize dogs, cats, and even horses.
However, there is one Twitter account that has been migrating around the horse racing community for more than a decade: the Spa Infield Goose.
The parody account, which now has over 7,000 followers, was created by Vermont attorneys Wesley Lawrence and Elizabeth Kruska 12 years ago when they were at Saratoga Race Course.
While watching the Olympics in between races from their clubhouse seats, both of
them were captivated by an unusual goose, named “Lippy” for having part of a missing beak, meandering around the infield and the pond that is the host for the Travers canoe.
That’s when they had some ideas flying through their mind.
“We thought this goose has seen a lot of things,” Lawrence said. “It would be funny if [we had something] from the perspective of the goose with the ongoings of the track.”
It was an opportunity since also animal-related accounts emerged during that time:
The Bronx Zoo Cobra, Rafalca Romney (the dressage horse for U.S. Senator Mitt Romney), Gator Kitten, and Juba (the Gray) who raced at Saratoga.
“It was the peak of animal parody accounts at the time,” Kruska said. “At first, we didn’t know what to expect. We sometimes do joke that many people talk to a goose. At the same time, we work at it. It’s fun, and it’s a lot of observational stuff. You have to keep it up.”
Not only does the Spa Infield Goose account continue to attract followers, it has also
brought Lawrence and Kruska further into the sport as fans, owners, and even aftercare.
“It is surprising on the connections that we have made and people who we have met by virtue of it,” Lawrence said. “It has helped us professionally and being observant and analytical to the details by walking around here.”
Prior to handling the parody Twitter account, Lawrence and Kruska had some interest and background as horse racing fans.
Growing up in New Jersey and central Long Island,
Lawrence came from a family who enjoyed horse racing that included his father, who often attended the Kentucky Derby while attending the University of Louisville, as well as his grandparents who started bringing Lawrence to Monmouth Park when he was seven years old.
By 18, Lawrence occasionally went to the Meadowlands while attending the University of Delaware before going to Vermont Law School where he later met Kruska.
Both of them started going to the racetrack together in 2008 for races that included Big Brown’s Triple Crown campaign, then that followed with Rachel Alexandra’s 3-year-old season with the Preakness and Woodward Stakes.
During the first couple of years as the Spa Infield Goose on Twitter, Lawrence and Kruska interacted with many horse racing fans, as well as those in the industry. By 2015, that interaction guided them into becoming an owner of the Thoroughbred horses through Zilla Racing Stables based in Guilderland.
Their first horse, Benevolence, graduated from the maiden ranks at Saratoga in July 2016, then the New York-bred gelding was claimed nearly two years later. From there, Lawrence and Kruska bought into more horses that included their favorite horse English Soul.
Starting her career with a second-place finish at Saratoga near the end of August 2017, then following that a victory in the East View Stakes, English Soul came back to Saratoga a year later to beat Take Charge Aubrey by a nose in
the Fleet Indian Stakes.
At the Keeneland Breeding Stock Sales in November 2019, Calumet Farm bought English Soul for $170,000 and raced just four more times before starting a career as a broodmare.
However, after unsuccessful attempts at breeding and little interest in racing, English Soul’s future was a little uncertain. That was until Lawrence and Kruska visited Calumet Farm during the Kentucky Derby weekend in 2021.
“They raced her and they were going to breed her,” Lawrence said. “She couldn’t be bred and didn’t want to race anymore. When we visited her, they knew the connection and asked if we wanted her. So, then decided to take back the mare.”
The thought of Thoroughbred aftercare was not a new concept for both Lawrence and Kruska. Along with their interactions through Twitter, they became familiar in aftercare after visiting an information table while attending the Mass Cap at Suffolk Downs in 2008 – the last edition of the race which was won by Commentator, who has been long retired at Old Friends at Cabin Creek in Greenfield Center.
Lawrence and Kruska still had a challenge: finding a home where English Soul could have a new life as a possible riding horse. Though, they learned the New York-bred mare had physical limitations after her examination at Tufts University.
“It became apparent that there was something physically wrong with her,” Kruska said. “It was pretty clear that it wasn’t going to work in retraining her. So, we moved her to another farm.”
WINNER’S CIRCLE
Today, English Soul is living on a family farm in Hartford, Vt. with another retired Thoroughbred: At the Bell, who once raced against Funny Cide as a two-year-old maiden. Kruska said both horses have the life as “beautiful lawnmowers.”
However, English Soul is not the only horse who they have admired. Out of Trouble, one of the early daughters of Into Mischief, was also part of their partnership with Zilla Racing.
After winning six races, including two here at Saratoga, the mare was retired and sent to Wynnstay Farm in Winchester, Ky. where she was bred to Volatile, winner of the 2020 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap. That combination produced Haleakala, who finished third in her debut at Ellis Park on Saturday.
While those horses continue to have a post-racing life, Lawrence and Kruska continue to be part of the Zilla Racing partnership with their recent winner at Saratoga: Tongue Twister.
Unlike many geese who will start migrating to the south after the Saratoga meet comes to an end, Lawrence and Kruska plan to stay in the region with their primary home in Woodstock, Vt.
However, after purchasing a Saratoga Springs “nest” in earlier this year, they plan to make a longer stay in the area, especially on the weekends.
“This is a very nice town,” Kruska said. “Obviously, we are here for the racing. However, I expect to be here quite a lot over the rest of the year. There is a lot going around here.”
Saratoga School District Criticized for Rehiring Kranicks
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Saratoga Springs City School District was criticized for rehiring cross-country and track coaches Art and Linda Kranick in a letter written on behalf of S.A.F.E. (Safe Athletics For Everyone), a group of athletes and parents concerned about their experiences with Saratoga Springs athletics programs.
“We are very disappointed in the actions of the Saratoga Springs School District’s decision to continue the employment of the Kranicks and hope that at some point the inevitable turnover of administrators will end the cycle that has supported and encouraged their behavior for 30 years,” the letter said. “Letters of support do not negate the alleged damage that has been done to other athletes, some of whom continue to suffer medical issues to this day related to their training.”
The letter, dated August 7, was written by attorney Martin J. Greenberg and addressed to
Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Leticia James were cc’d.
“A school district holds the trust of the community,” the letter continued. “As such, we believe there is an implied agreement with that community to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the children which attend their schools. We believe that the Saratoga Springs School District has breached that implied agreement through its failure to provide proper oversight of its coaches in this instance. As the school district has insisted on renewing the Kranicks term as coaches once again, we hope that the school district does better with respect to oversight and holds the coaches’ feet to the fire with respect to proper coaching methods and behavior.”
Superintendent Patton told Saratoga TODAY that he does not have any concerns about the Kranicks moving forward. “I’ve been here for seven years and have gotten to know the Kranicks very well,” Patton said. He added that, in the past year, the Kranicks
have met all of the athletic department’s expectations.
In March, the results of an independent investigation stemming from claims of “a toxic culture of alleged abusive coaching” determined that the Saratoga Springs School District investigated “most, but not all” complaints made about the school’s cross-country and track and field program.
The report from the Harris Beach law firm also seemed to question the district’s decision to rehire the Kranicks, stating that “while the District received complaints regarding student athletes across multiple years concerning alleged improper conduct of the Kranicks, the District continued their annual appointment as coaches, even after they had no rights under the CBA to those appointments due to their retirements from teaching.”
When the report was released in March, Superintendent Patton said the district would conduct a second review of its athletic programs with assistance from the Connecticut Interscholastic
Saratoga Springs Varsity Football Schedule Released
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs High School varsity football schedule was released this week.
All games will be played on Fridays at 7 p.m., except for the Thursday, October 10 game at Albany, which will be played at 6 p.m.
September 6 – Christian Brothers Academy (away)
September 13 - Schenectady (home)
September 20 - Queensbury (home)
September 27 - Niskayuna (home)
October 4 - Colonie (home)
October 10 - Albany (away)
October 18 - Guilderland (away)
October 25 - Shaker (home)
November 1 - Shen (away)
Athletic Conference, review its coaches’ policies and practices, and possibly revise its Coaches Handbook. Dr. Patton also said he would recommend policy changes regarding corrective actions taken against coaches.
As both the Harris Beach report and Greenberg’s August
7 letter noted, many studentathletes and parents have spoken out in defense of the Kranicks, arguing that the coaches’ program is demanding and successful, not abusive. Dr. Patton also said that he’s received a number of messages in support of rehiring the Kranicks.
Skidmore Hires
Women’s Basketball Coach
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College announced last weekend that it had hired David Bostick as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team.
Bostick has more than a decade of head coaching experience at the Division III level. Most recently, he was head women’s basketball coach for three seasons at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA).
“I am very excited about the opportunity to lead this great Thoroughbred basketball program,” Bostick said in a statement. “Skidmore College
has a rich tradition of being successful on and off the court and I look forward to working with the talented student-athletes and staff to build on that success.”
While a coach at Becker College from 2014 until 2021, Bostick helped lead his team to a 2018 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Championship, as well as an NCAA Tournament appearance. He won NECC Coach of the Year twice, in 2016 and 2018.
Bostick will officially assume his duties at Skidmore on August 19.
David Bostick has joined Skidmore College as its new women’s basketball head coach. Photo via Skidmore Athletics.
Saratoga Racers Hold First Exhibition Game, Unveil Jerseys
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA
SPRINGS
— The Saratoga Racers, an American Basketball Association (ABA) team, had its first public exhibition game last Saturday in the Gavin Park gym, falling short of the Bennington Martens, 63 to 78.
The Racers only trailed by three at the end of the first quarter, then were down eight at halftime. The Martens pulled further ahead in the third quarter, forcing Saratoga to play catch-up.
As of press time, the team was scheduled to play its next scrimmage game on Thursday, August 15 at Hackett Park in Albany.
The team also unveiled its jersey designs earlier this month. Both the white home
jersey and black away jersey feature the racehorse logo above a mountain design. The Racers will kick off their
The Saratoga Racers played a free scrimmage game last Saturday against the Bennington Martens; game photo by Super Source Media. Photo of white home jersey via the Saratoga Racers.
inaugural season in late October, playing home games in the Saratoga Central Catholic gym.
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