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Isaac Julien, Lessons of The Hour. installation view at the McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, San Francisco, photo by Henrik Kam 2020. The Tang Museum in Saratoga Springs has just undergone a similar transformation. See Story pg. 9

Photo of a girls’ flag football game via the New York State Public High School Athletic Association website. See Story pg. 29

Scallions, one of the dozens of restaurants participating in this year’s Saratoga County Restaurant Week. Photo by Theresa St. John.

Story pg. 7

Minita Sanghvi Secures Democratic Nomination for NY’s 44th Senate District

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Minita Sanghvi has secured the Democratic nomination for New York’s 44th State Senate district, following endorsements from the Saratoga County Democratic Committee and Schenectady County Democratic Committee.

“We are proud to endorse Minita, a committed advocate and proven problem solver. Her roles as a dedicated parent, respected educator, and effective public servant showcase her commitment to delivering results that rise above partisan politics,” Saratoga County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Martha Devaney said this week, in a statement.

Last week, County

Republicans announced their Party’s endorsement for re-election of incumbent Sen. James Tedisco for the seat.

Sanghvi is currently a member of the Saratoga Springs City Council and serves as city Finance Commissioner. Sanghvi was reelected city Finance Commissioner for a two-year term through 2025.

Among the seat’s responsibilities as defined by City Code, the Commissioner of Finance acts in place of the mayor in the mayor’s absence, and is the city tax collector, bursar of funds, keeper of city financial records, and its budget chairperson.

In the case of a seat a vacancy in this instance, the City Council would appoint a person to fill the vacancy until the conclusion of the term in December 2025. Note, were the vacancy to occur

in 2024 (beyond the official year in which the vacancy occurs), a special election would have been held to fill the seat for the remainder of the unexpired term.

The 44th Senate District counts just over 227,000 active voters – which includes 75,856 registered Republicans, 71,376 registered Democrats, and 64,831 registered “blank” voters (registered to vote, but unaffiliated with any party), according to the state Board of Elections. Just over 177,000 of those voters are in Saratoga County, and just under 50,000 are in Schenectady County.

There are several ways to vote in New York State, including in-person and early voting. Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024. For specific information about registration deadlines, go to: https://elections.ny.gov/ registration-and-voting-deadlines.

The Wesley Community Hosts Job Fair March 6

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Wesley Community – a 37-acre senior living campus with more than 700 residents in Saratoga Springs – will host an in-house job fair, the first of four hiring events, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 on the Wesley campus at 131 Lawrence St.

Vacancies currently exist for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Food Service staff.

Wesley will participate in three subsequent job fairs. The next one will take place 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St.

The health care industry is responsible for as much as 14% of the nation’s overall employment, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Similarly, The Administration on Aging predicts that the demand for long-term health care services will continue to grow in the U.S. in tandem with its aging population.

Wesley is currently offering Certified Nursing Assistant training classes. The first round of sessions drew more

than two dozen attendees who are expected to graduate on Monday, May 6. Due to ongoing demand for CNAs, future sessions are planned. The next class begins on Monday, May 20.

For more information about CNA training and The Wesley Community, visit www. thewesleycommunity.org.

Timothy A. Brenenstuhl

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Saratoga Springs, NY native Timothy A. Brenenstuhl. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on February 19, 2024 after experiencing an accident in his home two weeks prior. Tim was 40 years of age.

Tim graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 2001 before earning a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Vermont. It was there that he met his future wife, Sophia Green, and together the couple moved to Los Angeles after graduation. Their work soon took them to Thailand where they spent nearly a year on the set of the 2006 film “Rescue Dawn.”

After returning to California, Tim stayed in the film industry for a time, continuing to work closely with Sophie’s parents, Patricia Green and the late Gerald Green, but ultimately chose to pursue opportunities in his original field of study. He worked for a few different landscape architecture firms in the area before starting his own company, TAB Design, which focused on the design, installation, and maintenance of unique landscape projects in southern California. In 2012, Tim earned his Master’s in Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture from UCLA, and the experience further amplified his interest in residential and commercial contracting and renovations.

In 2021, Tim moved home to Saratoga Springs to be closer to his family and to follow his passions for craftsmanship in construction and historical home restorations. For the past three years, Tim had worked for himself and was excited

to be in the middle of another project in downtown Saratoga, relishing the exhaustion that a long day of problem-solving and power tools brought him.

Tim was strong willed and curmudgeonly at times, but he also had an enormous heart, a contagious smile, and a wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal, curious, and- in his younger days- never one to miss a good party. He was clever and full to the brim with knowledge gained through all his many life experiences - he could build or fix almost anything. Reading and research were two of his favorite hobbies in recent times, but he also loved all types of outdoor recreation, classic Volkswagen vans, designing and building furniture, and music of all kinds (except smooth jazzman, did he hate smooth jazz).

Tim is survived by his loving parents, mother Laurie Brenenstuhl and father Gary Brenenstuhl, his brother and sister-in-law Ryan and Megan Brenenstuhl and their daughter Caroline, former wife Sophia Green of Los Angeles and her family, his golden retriever Gracie, many extended family members, and countless friends near and far.

He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his friends and family. He truly loved each of them- and if you knew him, you knew it. He will be missed dearly.

In typical Tim fashion, there will be no formal services planned, certainly no pomp and circumstance. A celebration of life will occur later in the summer with details to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Mary’s Haven, a program of Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, which provided such comfort to Tim and his family in his final days, or to the Bethesda Episcopal Churchboth of Saratoga Springs, NY.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Telemahos

Thomas Dan

Andreadakis

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Telemahos Thomas Dan Andreadakis, 79, passed 2/19/2024 at home. Calling hours: 4-7 p.m., March 2, 2024 at Burke Funeral Home. Celebration of life 1 to 5 p.m. March 3/3/2024 at the VFW post 358, 60 E. North Street, Ballston Spa. Burial in the spring at Greenridge Cemetery. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com

Patricia S. Mangona

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia S. Mangona passed peacefully into our Lord’s care on February 21, 2024 after a short illness. She was 91 years old. Born March 5, 1932 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Gerald J. and Margaret J (Flynn) Sullivan. Pat was a 1950 graduate of St. Peter’s High School and a 1954 graduate of Skidmore College, both in Saratoga Springs. On January 18, 1964 she married the love of her life, Anthony F. Mangona also of Saratoga Springs. She worked at Skidmore College until the arrival of her son Gerald F. (Jerry) Mangona in 1968. Later she worked at Empire State College until her retirement. A devoted communicant of St. Clement’s Roman Catholic

Joseph Marcus “Marc” Parillo

BALLSTON SPA — Joseph Marcus “Marc” Parillo of Ballston Spa passed away into eternal rest on Sunday, 2/25/24. Calling hours are 4-7 p.m., 3/1/2024 at Burke’s Funeral Home. Funeral 11 a.m., 3/2/2024. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Glioblastoma: fundraise. glioblastomafoundation.org/ marcparillo-glioblastoma. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Church, she was a longtime member of the Catholic Daughters of the AmericasCourt McLaughlin #422. Patricia is predeceased by her parents and her sister Margaret S. (Peggy) Roohan. Survivors include her son, Jerry Mangona of Saratoga Springs, three granddaughters: Alexandria of Tampa, FL; Juliann of Waco, TX and Lily of Latham, two nieces: Linda Ruth and her husband Jim of Waterford, NY and Patricia Uzzel of Marietta, GA, and a grand-nephew, Collin Ruth and a grand-niece, Leighann Uzzel.

Pat was a loving mother and grandmother who was very active in her retirement. She loved spending time with her three adoring granddaughters. She played in the Saratoga Women’s Golf League until this past summer. She enjoyed playing cards and was in several different groups over the years. One of her favorite things was competing in the Women’s Bocci League that was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall #246. Pat was extremely proud to have won 14 out of the last 15 years that she played bocci. Her most favorite activity was baking fresh cookies from scratch and all who tried them loved them. The family would like to thank all of the amazing doctors, nurses and staff at Saratoga

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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation in Pat’s memory to either Catholic Charities - Community Maternity Services, 27 North Main Ave, Albany, NY 12203 or H.O.P.E. (Hope For Orphaned Pets Exists), 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember Patricia on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373).

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated after the remembrance at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue.

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SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Craig N. Ross, Jr., the 46-yearold Ballston Spa man who abducted a child last fall in Moreau pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court to felony kidnapping and felony predatory sexual assault against a child. The incident involves a child under the age of 13 who went missing Sept. 30 while on a bike ride in Moreau Lake State Park. An AMBER alert regarding the disappearance of the child was subsequently issued. The Oct. 2 arrest of Ross followed the discovery of a ransom note left in the family mailbox of the abducted child’s home, according to authorities. Fingerprints on the letter were entered into the New York State database and a match was made involving a DWI in 1999 in Saratoga Springs. The subsequent investigation led authorities to a camper where the child was located safe and in good health by state

police, and Ross taken into custody, authorities said. Ross is expected to be sentenced in April. The prosecution has recommended Ross be sentenced to an aggregate term of 47-yearsto-life for his actions.

Michael J. Scensny, 34, of Waterford, pleaded to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged June 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing April 19.

Stashu I. Roberts, 27, of Gloversville, was sentenced to 3-1/2 to 7 years in state prison after pleading to felony burglary – charged in Wilton, and 1-1/2 to 3 years in state prison after pleading to felony grand larceny – charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentences to run concurrently.

Michael G. Wescott, 48, of Stillwater, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in state prison after pleading to attempted burglary in the thirddegree, charged June 2023 in Wilton.

Anthony P. DeLaurie, Jr., 47, of Mechanicville, pleaded to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged April 2023 in Malta. Sentencing April 17.

Caylee M. Ringer, 27, of Salem, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to promoting prison contraband in the first-degree.

Faheem Johnson, 37, of Troy, pleaded to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Waterford. Sentencing April 18.

Jonathan E. Joyal, 31, of Ballston, pleaded to felony DWI, charged June 2023. Sentencing April 18.

Steven J. Longden, 43, of Ravena. Was sentenced to 5 days incarceration and 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

John T. Patterson, 39, of Galway, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration after pleading to felony

aggravated family offense, and 1-1/2 years incarceration and 1 year post release supervision after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance –both charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentences to run concurrently.

Jeffrey W. Fish, 39, of Queensbury, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property, charged August 2023 in Moreau.

Rafael Brito, 28, of Clifton Park, pleaded to failure to register or verify a s a sex offender. Sentencing April 18.

William A. Jordan, 58, of Salem, pleaded to possession forged instrument in the second-degree, charged February 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing June 27.

Brad C. Cittadino, 39, of Stillwater, pleaded to criminal sale of a controlled substance. Sentencing April 11.

Dylan Benaquista, 37, homeless, pleaded to felony burglary, charged June 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing April 16.

Denis Salinas Alvarez, 29, of Mechanicville, pleaded to felony DWI. Sentencing April 18.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge Receives $10K Grant to Partner with Wellspring

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The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 received an Elks National Foundation (ENF) “2024 Impact Grant Renewal” for $10,000 to partner with Wellspring to help educate and end relationship and sexual abuse in Saratoga and Washington County.

This is the third $10,000 ENF Impact Grant Renewal with Wellspring for a total of $30,000.

ENF Impact Grants are competitive grants of up to $10,000, inspire Elks to dedicate themselves to service and volunteerism to make a significant and meaningful difference in the community through a charitable project.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks will

shop and deliver to Wellspring requested items that are not covered by government grants such as gas cards, CDTA bus passes, portables security bars and cameras, cell phones and minutes, air conditioners, microwaves, air mattresses and bedding, personal care, and cleaning items etc.

Wellspring offers a variety of educational programs to area schools, community members and local businesses to help people understand the dynamics of abuse and services available, reinforce healthy relationship behaviors and build a culture of consent and create a community that doesn’t tolerate relationship and sexual abuse.

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts Presents Evening of Jewish Storytelling at Falstaff March 3

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts presents its 10th Annual Matthew M. Neugroschel Storytelling Event on Sunday, March 3. Neugroschel was a frequent contributor to Saratoga Jewish Community Arts and the Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival and a most creative and remarkable storyteller.

This year’s program features local and regional bards telling both traditional and contemporary tales. What they all have in common is that they love storytelling and use it in

multiple ways throughout their daily lives.

The program will be held on Sunday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in the Falstaff Building at Skidmore College and will also be available on Zoom. A $10 donation per adult and $5 per child is requested at the door. Zoom participants may mail a donation to Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To register or learn about other upcoming programs, go to the SJCA Home Page at https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ cu/Db0ZvTj/SJCAHomePage.

Saratoga Springs-Based Nonprofit Jake’s Help From Heaven To Launch Podcast

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bright Sighted Podcasting has launched the podcast, “A Place of Yes,” in conjunction with Saratoga Springs-based nonprofit Jake’s Help from Heaven with the goal of helping listeners learn how to channel their grief for good.

Jake’s Help from Heaven was established in 2011 by Heather Straughter following the sudden death of her 4-yearold son Jake. Thirteen years after his death, Straughter is opening

up about how the only way she could move forward was by focusing her grief to find what she dubbed “a place of yes.”

“We’re looking forward to helping our listeners learn how to channel their own grief into something positive, as well as show the community the good we have been able to do in Jake’s name.”

Jake’s Help from Heaven creates opportunities for individuals with complex medical needs and disabilities to help them thrive. Its

goal is to improve the quality of life for those suffering from lifelong, debilitating illnesses due to congenital or childhood-onset diseases by offering assistance that includes providing grants and financial aid, purchasing medically necessary equipment, and delivering life-enhancing goods and services directly to those in need.

“A Place of Yes” will release weekly episodes showcasing the good that has been done

by the nonprofit in the 13 years since Jake’s death. Each week, Straughter will welcome onto the show mothers who have experienced grief and joy similar to her own; children who have been helped by Jake through the nonprofit; and individuals who have helped bring joy to families through Jake’s Help from Heaven.

“A Place of Yes” will be available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Credit Union Donates $20K to Youth Center

GLENS FALLS — Earlier this month, the Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) donated $20,000 to the Glens Falls Area Youth Center in support of educational and recreational programs for local at-risk youth.

“Our donation to the Glens Falls Area Youth Center

reflects a decade-long commitment to youth programs that seek to enrich the lives of children and provide financial assistance to local families in need, ensuring everyone has access to critical developmental programs regardless of their ability to pay,” said HRCCU CEO Sue Commanda in a statement.

Saratoga County Restaurant Week Returns March 6-14

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The annual Saratoga County Restaurant Week will run

Wednesday, March 6 through Thursday, March 14, event presenter the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce announced this week.

Dozens of Saratoga County restaurants will participate in the event and will offer a

three–course meal menu for $25, $35 or $45 (plus tax and tip). Select restaurants will also offer $15 lunch specials.

This year’s event will include a gift card sweepstakes through which multiple lucky winners will receive prize packages of $100 gift cards to restaurants throughout Saratoga County. Participants may enter

the sweepstakes daily on the Chamber’s website, and winners will be selected and notified via email after Restaurant Week.

More information on Saratoga County Restaurant Week, including a list of participating restaurants and menus, is available online at saratoga.org/ tourism/2024-restaurant-weekwinter-sweepstakes.

Brasserie Benelux, one of the dozens of restaurants participating in this year’s Saratoga County Restaurant Week. Photo provided.

The Hudson River Community Credit Union presents the Glens Falls Area Youth Center with a check for $20,000. Photo provided by Adam Rossi.

AG Releases Report On Saratoga Springs Response To City Protests

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

On Feb. 20, the N.Y. State Office of the Attorney General released its 28- page report on Saratoga Springs Police Department’s response to protests in the city in 2021.

The 408-word Executive Summary occupies page 1 of the 28-page report. It reads as follows:

“For more than a year beginning May 31, 2020, the City of Saratoga Springs saw regular Black Lives Matter protests on its downtown streets. The protests criticized city officials and called to “defund” the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Although they could be raucous, the protests

were also peaceful—there were no credible allegations that any BLM protester ever harmed another person or damaged property during a Saratoga Springs protest.

On June 26, 2021, at a press conference, Saratoga Springs Assistant Police Chief John Catone threatened the BLM protesters that he would “pull out every single connection my family has made over the last 130 years, and I will stop your narrative.” Catone said aloud what other Saratoga Springs officials expressed only privately: that the city should use its police force to silence the BLM protesters.

Weeks later, during a July 14 rally protesting Catone’s remarks, Mayor Meg Kelly and Commissioner of Public Safety Robin Dalton each ordered Police Chief Shane Crooks to arrest protesters. Dalton demanded that Crooks “Arrest all those (expletive deleted).” Kelly texted, “I hate these people,” and called for a Child Protective Service investigation of Lexis Figuereo, a Black Lives Matter leader. Crooks replied that he had a “list” of protesters to arrest and would get arrest warrants for the BLM leadership.

Nearly two months after the July 14 protest, local law enforcement arrested twelve BLM protesters for minor offenses allegedly committed during the protest. Consistent with Kelly’s instructions, an SSPD officer initiated a Child Protective Service investigation against the mother of Figuereo’s children. That inquiry was unfounded, and all charges against the protesters were dismissed.

Following complaints from the public, the Office of the Attorney General investigated under Executive Law § 75(3).

The OAG issued subpoenas to Saratoga Springs, Dalton, Kelly, Crooks, and other individuals, reviewed approximately 276,809 documents, took 9 sworn oral examinations, and interviewed members of the public.

The Attorney General concludes that, in 2021, Dalton,

Kelly, and Crooks implemented an unconstitutional official policy of retaliating against BLM protesters based on their speech. The sweeping arrests violated the police department’s written policies to protect protesters’ First Amendment rights. But they were conceived of and approved by the highest decisionmakers in city government. Because those arrests were caused by official hostility to the protesters and their message, they violated the First Amendment.

To prevent these circumstances from ever recurring, the Attorney General recommends permanent policy changes to be monitored over time by the OAG.”

The report references a period of time two administrations ago, and none of the four Saratoga Springs officials named in the Executive Summary are currently in city government or with the police department.

On Feb. 21, the office of current Mayor John Safford released a brief statement regarding the release of the Attorney General’s report, which read, in part: City officials are now reviewing the report, learning from its content, and proceeding with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices to address the recommendations made by the Attorney General’s Office.

Saratoga BLM released a statement on Feb. 23 which read, in part: The release of

this report, while a crucial step towards accountability and justice, is merely the beginning of a long overdue reckoning with the systematic injustices and abuses of power that have plagued our community far too long…this report marks only the beginning of our journey towards justice, but it is up to us to endure that it is not the end.

“After discussions with the AG, they changed their report to accurately reflect that it was not the SSPD responsible for firing pepper balls or utilizing an armored vehicle designed for combat in Iraq. Facts matter,” current Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll said in a statement on Feb. 21. “I look forward to continuing to review the document to determine if other inaccuracies exist.”

The AG’s report references that during protests in 2020 “the SSPD and other police agencies responded with horsemounted police, dozens of officers in riot gear, and an armored vehicle designed for combat in Iraq,” and links to an Aug. 4 SSPD press release that states “The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department ‘MRAP’ vehicle,” was used, as well as that the use of OC Spray and Pepper Projectiles may be considered for use to bring a group under control and that “the Chief of Police authorized the use of the pepper projectiles once the situation started turning violent.”

Lessons Of The Hour: Acclaimed Film Installation Goes On Exhibit At The Tang

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

He was considered the most photographed man of the 19th century, and among the finest of orators of his time. He last visited Saratoga more than a century-and-a-half ago and spoke publicly on multiple occasions.

A new exhibition at The Tang Museum brings the life of Frederick Douglass back frontand-center, in a bedazzling film installation that features scenes from the life of the former slave and abolitionist. Created by London-based artist Isaac Julien, it is titled Lessons of the Hour.

Inside the Tang Museum’s Malloy Wing - mapped out in configuration to the artist’s specs right down to the deep red carpet underfoot - 10 screens of varying dimensions flex across the massive space, depicting an abundance of moving images that dance in a multitude of ways.

Speakers slung across the room punch-in from all directions with dialogue, music, and sonic ambience. The noisy hammering of a sewing machine meets the peaceful hum of a vanishing water tide. A gentle breeze flows through cotton fields. Train wheels steam violently across long roads of rail.

Here, is Frederick Douglass (as portrayed by actor Ray Fearon), draped in along blue overcoat and accessorized by an ascot of brilliant color, speaking in sepia tones of our vintage past.

There, viewed from a variety of angles (if not alternating points of view), is the turbulence of our most recent days. It is a morphing overlap that embraces

who we were, and what we are.

“You get the sense that it’s not just about history,” says the museum’s Dayton Director Ian Berry, watching the dynamic juxtapositions of images of Douglass’s life unfold on the hanging salon-style screens.

The 28-minute film, which runs continuously and invites multiple viewings, features the 19th century abolitionist, writer, and freed slave reciting passages from some of his most famous speeches. Open-ended narrative vignettes are set in Washington D.C, London, and Edinburgh and portray Douglass with influential women of his time—including Susan B. Anthony and Ottilie Assing—dramatizing ideas of racial and gender equality.

“The work rewards repeat viewings, telling us that the hour is now, and lessons still need to be learned,” said Berry, who will give a curator’s tour of the exhibition at noon on Thursday, March 28.

FREDERICK DOUGLASS IN SARATOGA

Douglass visited Saratoga to speak on multiple occasions. In 1849, he included Schuylerville, Quaker Springs, and Dean’s Corners on his speaking itinerary, according to the Saratoga County History Center, and returned decades later to speak to a large gathering in Saratoga Springs. Newspaper reports published in early April 1870 by The Saratogian inform of Douglass’ upcoming lecture on the 15th amendment at the Congregational Church, adding “the building is likely to be crowded, and those who wish to make sure of a place should engage reserved seats.”

The First Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs was “centrally situated on Phila street, just out of Broadway,” according to Nathaniel Bartlett Sylvester’s “History of Saratoga County, New York.” An article published in late April 1870 provides a lengthy report of the daylong events that featured Douglass, including “a procession during the day and an address in the evening (at the Congregational Church) from one who ranks among the very first of living orators.”

“I wished to use the distinctive language of filmmaking, photography and bookmaking to create artworks that would

“Rightly viewed, the whole soul of man is a sort of picture gallery, a grand panorama, in which all great facts of the universe, in tracing things of time and things of eternity, are painted,” – Frederick Douglass "Lecture on Pictures," 1861.

Frederick Douglass quote prominently depicted in the 272-page catalogue companion to the Lessons of the Hour Tang Museum exhibition, serving as a visual and literary meditation that juxtaposes artist Isaac Julien’s works with archival images of Douglass and essays that acts as a worthy introduction to the exhibition.

hopefully inspire others,” said Julien about his created Lessons of the Hour. His films and photography have been shown worldwide in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums.

“Frederick Douglass’s belief

in the importance and power of photography and picture-making in advocating for social justice is brought vividly into the 21st century through Julien’s poetic vision,” Berry said.

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Narcotics Unit: 13 People Charged In Connection with Suspected Operation of Illegal Open Air Market

MALTA — Members of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Unit and Special Operations Team, with assistance from the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, executed a search warrant at 2244 U.S. Route 9 in the town of Malta earlier this month, following an investigation into the sale and possession of controlled substances and marijuana within Saratoga County.

Following the completion of the search warrant, the vendors suspected of operating in the illegal open-air market were

allegedly found to be in possession of a large quantity of concentrated marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and over 43 pounds of flower marijuana. Additionally, two handguns and approximately $10,000 in cash were seized, police said.

The following were each charged with two counts of criminal possession of cannabis in the second degree, a felony: Leslie Mason-Flowers, age 32 of Troy; Russell F. Gorgen, age 31 of Glenville; Damian C. Pitt, age 22 of Mechanicville; Joseph M. Lavoie, age 53 of

Sutton, Massachusetts; Zachary J. Wissenbach, age 26 of Delanson; Gerald R. Helm, age 33 of Saratoga Springs; Kevin J. Tidd, age 37 of Glenville; Saverio B. Mastrianna, age 34 of Albany; Thomas J. Boglino, age 35 of Albany; Tracy A. New, age 33 of Albany; Christina M. Denardo, age 37 of Westfield, Massachusetts; Jonathan M. Lachappelle, age 36 of Malta; Christopher M. Loya, age 48 of Troy. Additionally, Leslie MasonFlowers and Christina Denardo were each charged with criminal possession of a firearm, a felony.

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Also new on view is an exhibition of work from the Tang collection—many of them recent acquisitions—that explore studio portraiture and archives, from 19th century daguerreotypes and vernacular photography to contemporary portraiture and video, exploring themes of agency and visual representation as a tool for empathy and justice, and organized to complement Lessons of the Hour.

“This is the advent of photography,” Berry said, moving through the exhibition space in the museum’s lower-level gallery and gesturing to a tabletop display where photographs dating to the mid-19th century are housed in ornate cases.

“With this (then) new invention of photography, Frederick Douglass said he would have his picture taken, it would hang on people’s walls and when they would see his face, they would see his humanity. So, he saw photography as a key to his abolitionist ambitions,” Berry said. “It’s historytelling, but it’s also using the portrait for power, to reveal something about oneself.”

In the Mezzanine Gallery, artist Yvette Molina’s “A Promise to the Leaves” creates a museum community space devoted to art, conversation, and contemplation; In the Winter Gallery a student-curated

group exhibition titled Abject Anatomy features a selection of two dozen photographs, prints, drawings, and paintings that asks viewers to reflect on deep-seated fears about their own bodily nonconformance and those around them, while instructing: “as you explore the exhibition lean into the unease.”

Then, there is the Elevator. Elevator Music 48: “Alone, only in flesh,” is a site-specific, collaborative meditation on diaspora combining spoken word poetry, experimental cello, traditional Vietnamese garments, and Southeast Asian home goods.

In this exhibition, artists Antonius-Tín Bui, MIZU, and Theresa-Xuan Bui create a space for all to commune with the unknown and untranslatable and meld the language of altars—spaces of presence, transcendence, and transmission— with the liminality of the shifting elevator and welcome all to commune with the unknown. Watch the elevator doors open, see mallet, bang a gong.

Lessons of the Hour premiered in 2019 at the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester. It will be on view through May 19 at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. The museum is open to the public Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Thursdays til 9 p.m. For more information, go to: tang. skidmore.edu.

Man Convicted of Selling Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine in Wilton, Saratoga Springs

BALLSTON SPA — After less than one hour of jury deliberation a 43-year-old man was convicted in Saratoga County Court of selling fentanyl in the town of Wilton on three separate occasions during December 2022, and selling cocaine and methamphetamine in Wilton and the city of Saratoga Springs.

Overall, Shahid M. Smith was convicted of all 10 charges that were submitted to the jury, Saratoga County District

Attorney Karen Heggen said in a statement.

“The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Nacotics Unit’s work resulted in removing a drug dealer from our streets who sought monetary gain while peddling potentially lethal drugs in our community,” Heggen said.

Smith is scheduled to be sentenced April 22 and faces more than 30 years in prison, Heggen added.

Concentrated marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and over 43 pounds of flower marijuana seized in connection with the alleged operation of an illegal open-air market. Photo: Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Matthew Denney sold property at 112 Lake Rd to James Caverly for $350,000

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 7 Basswood Ct to Min Chia Ling for $561,921

GALWAY

Mary Ellen Boyce sold property at 3026 Galway Rd to Einar Larsen for $150,000

GREENFIELD

Brian Auwarter sold property at 41 Mill Rd to Stacey Backus for $750,000

Lawrence Picarello sold property at 263 Miner Rd to Nicholas Gush for $110,000

MALTA

Joseph DiDonna sold property at 102,104,106,108 1st St 2 & 4 Shore Ave to 1St Street Malta for $2,100,000

Joseph DiDonna sold property at 113,102,118 Rt 9P to Lago Di Toga LLC for $2,900,000

MILTON

RSD Development LLC sold property at 6 Jennifer Lane to Kirk Shaw for $648,596

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Robert Hamm sold property at 460 Grand Ave to Joseph Wood for $780,000

Niki Rossi sold property at 7 Moore Ave to Mario Cardenas for $345,000

David Macisacc sold property at 39 Walton St to 39 41 Walton St LLC for $1,160,000

FingerPaint Properties sold property at 1 Franklin Square to 1 Franklin LLC for $1,370,000

Silver Platter Properties sold property at 91 Hathorn Blvd to Kara Tolmie for $315,000

WILTON

Rohit Trehan sold property at 436 Northern Pines Rd to Blake Vandegrift for $552,655.

Laura Fogg sold property at 256 Gurn Springs Rd to Crystal Puterko for $275,000

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This beautiful home at 3 Mohegan Ct in Saratoga Springs was listed by Carol Raike from Roohan Realty and sold for $375,000.

with Peter Bowden:

Gardening Now is the Time to Put up a Bluebird House

Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

Iwelcome any sign that spring is near. One of those signs is seeing the first bluebird of the season. Anyone who has ever seen one knows the feeling of surprise and joy that accompanies a bluebird sighting. Since they are not overly shy of humans and nest and feed in open areas, bluebirds are some of the easiest birds to watch and learn about.

Bluebirds are territorial so once you've seen them in an area, odds are good that you'll be able to visit and observe them on a regular basis. Those with a large lawn or property adjacent to open fields can attract their own resident bluebirds to enjoy on a daily basis during spring and summer. I am lucky to be able to host a pair of bluebirds, and the little effort needed to attract them to your yard is amply rewarded by the color and liveliness they add to the little bit of the world we call our garden.

The easiest way to lure

bluebirds to your property is to provide bluebird nesting boxes. If you would like plans for building a bluebird nesting box, go to the NYS Bluebird Society website. If you purchase a bluebird nesting box, all you need to know is where to mount it to attract bluebirds.

Your bluebird box should be mounted on a metal post. Mounting on trees is not advised since it may allow predators to gain access to the box. Your bluebird nesting box should be mounted with the bottom a minimum of 3' from the ground.

4' to 5' is considered optimal. In our cold climate, the box should be mounted with the entrance facing southeast, away from our colder prevailing wind. Since bluebirds hunt for insects in lawns and meadows, it's best to locate your box adjacent to these open areas. To help fledglings survive, try to place your boxes where there is a fencepost or tree within 100' of the entrance hole. This will give young bluebirds an easy, safe perch to reach on their first flight from the box.

Since bluebirds are territorial, nesting boxes should

not be placed closer than 300' apart. If you have swallows in your area, they may compete with bluebirds for nesting boxes. In this situation, it may be necessary to place two boxes 5' to 15' apart. The swallows will occupy one box, leaving the other available for the bluebirds. Since bluebirds are on the increase in New York State, properly placing nesting boxes on your property is very likely to attract younger pairs of bluebirds with the possibility that they and their offspring will return to your area year after year.

To lure nesting bluebirds to your area, have your nesting-boxes up as early in spring as possible. If all goes well, you'll have a nice

clutch of eggs by early May.

After that, it is simply a matter of keeping the boxes clean and safe. In fall or early in spring before the bluebirds arrive, the nesting box should be cleaned out. Remove any old nesting material and then scrape our dirt and debris with a putty knife or wire brush. Old nesting material should not be left on the ground near the nest but removed from the area to prevent parasites that can harm baby bluebirds in the nest. Washing out the nestingbox with a spray of 1/10 bleach/ water will sterilize the box, and it is ready for the season.

Thanks for the read!

Community Garden Accepting Applications

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs Community Garden at the Wesley Community is now accepting applications for those who love to garden but may not have the space to do it. The

garden has 52 raised beds, hosts monthly gatherings, and ends the season with a harvest dinner.

Those interested in applying for space at the garden can send an email to Susan Bokan Susanbokan@gmail.com.

This Weekend: The 50th Annual Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 50th annual Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show takes place this weekend at the Saratoga City Center on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories

such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, and more.

Special events this year include free face painting by Tasha Marie, as well as Sean & Christine Doolan - Magician and balloon artist on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be a Pet Adoption Clinic on both days from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Art Exhibition also returns for the entire weekend and features artisans showing photography, painting, woodworking, jewelry, and wine, with items available for purchase.

Admission to this event is free courtesy of Adirondack Trust Company.

For more information and to see a list of show exhibitors go online to saratogaspringsrotary.org.

Photo of the Saratoga Springs Community Garden at Wesley via the Wesley Community website.

Photo from past Home and Lifestyle show at the City Center presented by the Rotary Club of Saratoga. Photo provided.

PROPOSED SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS SPARK CONTROVERSY

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Proposed short-term rental regulations have sparked debate among Saratoga homeowners, and resulted in a feisty public hearing at the February 20 Saratoga Springs City Council meeting.

Prior to the public hearing, Commissioner of Accounts Dillon Moran explained his proposed regulations of shortterm rentals to a vocal audience.

According to Moran, more than 1,200 of the city’s 9,800 residential properties are currently

functioning as short-term rentals. “We are creating the ability to license your home to rent it,” Moran said. “We are enabling this activity legally for the first time in our community’s history.”

Moran said that currently, any rental under 28 days is not allowed, and commercial activity inside a residence is a violation of zoning laws. “It’s not allowed right now,” Moran said. “This is simply the facts. This is not my opinion. This is the position of the city.”

Moran said that shortterm rental laws have not been enforced due to technological

limitations. He also said that if the city did not regulate its own short-term rentals, the state government would do it instead.

“We’re creating a city-wide registry of rental units because the state is going to pass a law requiring it,” Moran said.

Moran called houses that are used solely as rental properties “a blight on the neighborhood.” Shortly after, members of the audience shouted back at Moran, causing Mayor John Safford to admonish them.

“Listen, we’re going to be here all night if you keep this up,” Mayor Safford told the crowd.

Moran’s plan would require property owners to pay $1,000 per dwelling unit for a twoyear permit. Owners would also need to have a local emergency contact, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide smoke detector, emergency egress plan, and insurance. The tentative start date of these regulations would be July 1, with a 60-day phasein period. The proposal will not affect this year’s Belmont and track season rentals.

After Moran laid out his plan, the floor was open to public comments. Skeptics of the plan who voiced their thoughts ranged from Airbnb hosts to homeowners who rent out their houses for only a few days each year. Moran’s proposal was criticized for its $1,000 licensing fee,

relatively quick implementation, loss of money from renters who would stay outside city limits, and fireplace maintenance requirements.

Lori Leman from Saratoga Realty Associates said she received a lot of feedback from her clients when she sent Moran’s proposal to them. “To most of us, it seems this is a tremendous overreach in both depth and breadth,” Leman said.

“We have a mosquito problem and it looks like we ordered a bunch of B-29s with napalm to extinguish them,” said Joe Conlon.

Anna Smith, a mortgage broker and homeowner, said that “Saratoga was not affordable before Airbnb existed, was it? It won’t be affordable once they legislate a lot of short term rentals out.”

Public commenters more supportive of the plan said that homes used solely as short-term

rentals were driving up housing costs, hurting the quality of neighborhoods, and depriving families of houses. One woman called Airbnb rentals “unhosted money machines that don’t belong in our neighborhoods.”

After public comments concluded, Moran said he would “address some of the comments that you’ve made. Frankly, I don’t think we’re very far apart.” This provoked laughter from some attendees. “Again, the answer is not going to be no regulation, and the reality is the state is going to regulate this,” Moran said. “So the question is, do we want the state telling us what to do or do we want to determine it ourselves?”

As the proceedings drew to a close, a man from the audience yelled at Moran, saying “We don’t have to justify our lives to you, it’s the opposite. We don’t work for you, you work for us!”

Saratoga National Bank Adds 3 Senior VPs

Hattie’s Announces Opening Date of Albany Location

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company has promoted Arleen Girard, Candice Healy, and David Riihimaki to Senior Vice President.

“We are excited to recognize

Arleen, Candice, and Dave for their accomplishments within the Arrow Family of Companies,” said President and CEO Dave DeMarco in a statement. “Their knowledge and experience will help lead our continued growth and excellent

customer experience.”

Each will continue in their management roles for Saratoga National Bank and Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, part of the Arrow Family of Companies.

Franklin Square Market Entering New Era

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Franklin Square Market, formerly known as PDT Market, has in its own words “made every mistake a young business can make.” But now a new leadership team is taking the helm.

Mark Delos and Jullie Delos will be the “collective driving force” behind “culinary innovation” at Franklin Square, according to a statement released by the company last week.

For the past seven years, Chef Mark Delos has overseen all culinary operations for Mazzone Hospitality’s catering division. Jullie Delos, Franklin Square’s new Director of Hospitality and Operations, was formerly Director of Sales and Events for Friends Lake Inn in Chestertown. She also managed the pop-up restaurant division of Mazzone. At Franklin Square, Jullie’s first order of business will be revamping the Market Bar and Cafe.

“Mark and I have wanted something of our own to be part of; something we could invest ourselves in,” Jullie said in a statement. “Nothing was the right fit until now.”

Originally named PDT Market, Franklin Square underwent a name change when its original founder, Chef Adam Foti, left the business in September 2023. “The effort required to build and sustain PDT Market, and simultaneously keep PDT Catering functioning at the very high standards we set for ourselves, was not always compatible,” Foti wrote in a social media post at the time. Shortly after Foti’s departure, PDT announced its name change, writing that

ALBANY — Hattie’s, a southern restaurant chain based in Saratoga Springs, has announced that it will open its new Albany location at 121 Madison Avenue on Thursday, March 14.

“Fans of Hattie’s date back 85 years,” said Hattie’s Albany Executive Chef Mark D. Graham in a statement. “It is my

goal to give another generation the beloved Hattie’s experience, both in food and restaurant atmosphere, as we open the doors of the newest location.”

Starting March 14, Hattie’s Albany will be open for dinner Monday through Saturday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Brunch will be served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

the business had “made every mistake a young business can make. But we’ve listened, we’ve learned, and we’ve adapted.”

Earlier this month, the Albany Business Review reported that Chef Foti leased a building in Malta near the Roosevelt Inn and Suites that will become the new homebase for PDT Catering.

Meanwhile, Franklin Square will enter a new era. “With Mark and Jullie joining the team,” the company wrote in a statement, “Franklin Square Market is poised for great things.”

The restored neon sign at Hattie Albany’s new location at 121 Madison Ave. Photo provided by Hattie’s Restaurants.

The entrance to Franklin Square Market on Railroad Place in downtown Saratoga Springs. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

Photos of Arleen Girard, Candice Healy, and David Riihimaki provided by Rachael Murray.

Saratoga Voices Announce Scholarship for High School Seniors

BURNT HILLS — Saratoga Voices, a nonprofit that supports the choral arts, is hosting the 27th vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors in the Capital Region on May 31 in Saratoga Springs. Two scholarships will be awarded, along with an

opportunity to perform in a Saratoga Voices concert. While applicants don't need to pursue a music career, the scholarships aim to support further singing studies in college.

For more information, visit saratogavoices.org/ vocal-scholarship/

Ballston Spa Schools Holding Wellness Day Expo

BALLSTON SPA —

The Ballston Spa Central School District’s annual Wellness Expo is being held on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. until noon in the Wood Road Elementary School cafeteria/gymnasium. The goal of the event is to encourage students and families to participate in healthy and active lifestyles. More than 50 health and wellness professionals from throughout the community and around the region will provide educational information on fitness, healthy eating, and related wellness topics. The Wellness Expo is a free event that is open to all residents of the district.

For additional information, please visit the district’s website at www.bscsd.org. Call The Office

of Community Relations and Program Support at 518-8847195 x1369 with any questions.

47th Annual South High Marathon Dance: March 1 and 2

SOUTH GLENS FALLS —

The 47th annual South High Marathon Dance will be held March 1 and 2 at South Glens Falls Senior High School, 42 Merritt Rd., South Glens Falls.

The South High Marathon Dance is a charitable event that is held the first full weekend of March each year. Students at

South Glens Falls High School gather to raise money and dance for an amazing 28 hours. All money raised helps local individuals and charities.

Last year, the dance raised $630,111.07 for 22 beneficiaries, bringing the 46-year total to more than $10.5 million raised for 641 beneficiaries.

The South High Marathon Dance Inc. is registered with the state of New York as a charitable corporation and has been determined by the IRS to be a public charity under section 501 (c) (3). Accordingly, all donations are tax deductible.

For more information visit shmd.org.

Photo of a Ballston Spa Central School District Wellness Day Expo exhibit provided by Stuart Williams.

Saratoga Voices logo via the organization’s Facebook page.

Last year's South High Marathon Dance. Photo provided by South Glens Falls Central School District.

Empire State University Launches Virtual Food Pantry

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Last month, Empire State University launched a virtual food pantry for students facing emergency situations. The pantry received nearly 70 applications within days of its launch.

Set up as a personalized order system, students first apply to provide information about how many people

are in their household and the type of emergency they have. Applicants are then sent a link to create a grocery cart online, through stores like Walmart or Amazon, with a budget based on their family size and USDA nutritional guidelines.

“Part of the reason we structured it that way is because everybody has different brand

preferences, taste preferences, and dietary needs,” said Executive Director of University Student Services Dan Greer in a statement. “We want to make sure that you’re able to pick the food that works for you and your family.”

For more information, visit: www.sunyempire.edu/ student-affairs/student-life/ health-wellness/student-support/

Saratoga Hospital Offering Scholarships to High School Seniors

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild is offering up to five $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors. Eligible students must be accepted into college for September of 2024, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and complete an application by the March 31 deadline.

Volunteer Guild Scholarship Chairperson Irma Somich will personally contact recipients upon the decision of the Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be formally

announced and honored at a Guild dinner in May. Additional information, as well as application forms, are

available through high school guidance offices and online at www.saratogahospital.org/ classes/volunteering.

Ballston Spa High School Science Program Visits Yucatan

Aerial view of Saratoga Hospital via the hospital’s website.

Ballston Spa High School science teachers and students pose in front of Mayan ruins during a trip to Yucatan during the February break. Photo provided by Ballston Spa High School.

Food

Shop and Brine in Time for St. Patrick’s Day

SATURDAYS

9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

What

do you serve for St. Patrick’s Day dinner? Many dish up the traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. I love a good Reuben sandwich with a twist – I swap the sauerkraut for a deliciously easy, homemade coleslaw. However you like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve discovered how you can support locally produced and grown goods at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market to complete your menu.

For corned beef brisket, Grazin’ Acres Farm sells beef brisket along with DIY corned beef brine kits. It takes 7 to 9 days to brine corned beef, so plan on grabbing your brisket this weekend. They also have ham in the event you prefer a baked ham dinner.

When shopping for a brisket, remember there are two different cuts: a flat cut that’s rectangular and relatively equal in thickness and a point cut with a point at one end and uneven thickness with more fat marbling throughout.

Trim the outer fat before cooking or brining your brisket. Once the meat is cooked, let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Find the grain of the meat, then turn the brisket to cut across the grain for the most tender cut. Slice thin, and enjoy every savory bite!

Carrots, onions, and cabbage are St. Patrick’s Day staples available at Gomez Veggie Ville. You’ll find potatoes and onions at Lovin’ Mama Farm and Gomez Veggie Ville. Squash Villa also has potatoes.

Irish Soda Bread is a tangy scone-like bread, and both Jennifer’s Sweet Treats and The Bread Butler offer this traditional treat. In addition, Katie Bakes Gluten Free has gluten-free Irish Soda Bread.

Rye bread for the Reuben sandwich lover is also at the farmers’ market. Night Work Bread has a sour dough-based rye bread, and The Bread Butler has traditional rye bread.

Sauerkraut as a side or to layer onto a Reuben is an excellent addition. Be sure to stop by Puckers Gourmet.

Festive desserts will be abundant with Katie Bakes

Gluten Free’s specialty cupcakes and St. Patrick’s Day cookie packs. Night Work Bread will bring brownies and cookies. Sweet Treats by Jennifer always has their Chocolate Mint Dream cookie and shamrock sugar cookies. The Bread Butler will have their infamous black-tie brownies.

For Irish coffee, get your ground coffee and beans from Nally’s Coffee.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from November through April at the Wilton Mall Food Court, accessible from the mall entrance across from BJs or the mall interior. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Corned Beef with Vegetables

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 3 quarts water

• 1 1/2 cups kosher salt

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into several pieces

• 2 1/2 tablespoons mustard seeds

• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns

• 12 whole cloves

• 12 whole allspice berries

• 20 whole juniper berries

• 3 bay leaves, bruised

• 3/4 tablespoon ground ginger

• 1/2 tablespoon celery seed

• 1 - 4lbs trimmed beef brisket*

• 3 small onions, quartered*

• 4 large carrots, roughly chopped*

• 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped

• 3lbs potatoes, cubed*

• 2 heads of cabbage, quartered*

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the water into your largest stockpot, at least 3 quarts. Add the salt, sugar, and all of the spices.

2. Bring the brine to a boil. Then simmer until the salt and sugar have dissolved and your kitchen smells delicious. Refrigerator brine overnight.

3. Once it has cooled, place the brisket in a 2-gallon Ziplock bag and add brine. Seal bag and place the bag inside of another container as to prevent possible leakage. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 10 days. Each day make sure the brisket is covered by the brine.

4. On the 10th day, remove the brisket and rinse well under cold water. Place the brisket into a pot just large enough to hold the brisket and vegetables. Fill the pot so that the contents are well covered. Heat on high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until the corn beef is perfectly tender.

5. Add the vegetables approximately 45 mins before desired finish. If you prefer more tender vegetables, add them at the very beginning of the cooking process.

* I like to purée some of the veggies and add it to the cooking liquid. Typically, before the cooking liquid is boiled, purée the celery, 1 carrot, a half of an onion, and half of a head of cabbage in a blender and add it to the boil for a deeper flavor. If you cannot fit all of the purée items in your blender, you may need to do it in more than one batch.

6. Remove the corned beef from the pot and allow the meat to rest for 3 minutes. Thinly slice the meat across the grain and serve with the vegetables. Enjoy!

Recipe by Ben Hillis

Gomez Veggie Ville, photo by Madison Jackson

WILTON MALL FOOD COURT

“Coffee IS MY GOOD MORNING”

If you like coffee, you will find that you have many choices that include coffee or espresso or even the delicious variations of each.

Use of coffee maker, French Press and espresso machines:

Drip Coffee Maker

TODAY

by John Reardon for Saratoga

Hello my Foodie Friends!

For many of us, our daily routine can include that morning coffee or tea. Making your coffee is a routine, a way to start your morning. Over the years, I have fallen more in love with coffee. Having a great tasting cup of coffee in the morning is an important start to my day. Many of us need that cup of coffee in the morning to

get us going. There are few things that a coffee fan loves more than waking up to a great cup of Joe. Wake up coffee offers the kick you need to get your day started. Waking up to a good cup of coffee is an American tradition! Just saying the word coffee will make you recall those wonderful aromas that have surrounded our kitchens, local coffee houses and convenience stores forever. Even if you don’t like the taste of coffee, you probably still like the smell of it.

There are many ways to make coffee. Our cups of coffee are very important to us since we start with that “necessary cup.”

Butterscotch Pecan Scones

INGREDIENTS

• ⅔ cup pecans

• ½ cup heavy cream, plus more if necessary

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

• 2 cups flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Slide the parchment off of the hot baking sheet and let the pecans cool on the countertop. When the pecans are cool enough to handle, coarsely chop them and set aside. Place the parchment back on the baking sheet.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg and vanilla. Set aside.

4. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and brown sugar (use your fingers to rub the brown sugar into the mixture until no lumps remain). Add the pieces of butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized clumps of butter within. Stir in the butterscotch chips and pecans. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then add the cream mixture.

Drip coffee makers are very popular, as they are found in so many homes and offices today. Drip coffee makers provide a simple way of making coffee, whether you take it black or with cream. They might not produce specialty coffees or rich espressos, but sometimes all you want is a basic brew. Drip coffee makers are essentially automatic pour-over machines, and with pour-over coffee experiencing a resurgence, now might be the perfect time to try a drip coffee maker. This style of coffee maker usually brews a large carafe of coffee, which is ideal when you have several coffee drinkers in your household.

French Press

People who use a press know and act like it is their own

• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces

• ⅔ cup butterscotch chips

• Raw sugar for sprinkling

5. Use a rubber spatula to mix until the dough comes together. It should be a bit sticky, almost like chocolate chip cookie dough. If it seems dry, add more cream little by little (no more than 2 tablespoons should be necessary).

6. Dust a clean, dry work surface with flour. Place the sticky dough on top and dust the top of the dough with a little flour as well. Knead gently a few times until the dough comes together into a ball. (Sprinkle lightly with more flour as needed so that the dough doesn't stick.)

7. Press the dough into a circle about 1-inch high, then cut into 8 wedges. Arrange the wedges on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly apart, and then sprinkle each one with about ½ teaspoon of raw sugar. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until lightly golden and firm to the touch. Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe courtesy of Jenn Segal at onceuponachef.com

secret. You can see it in the smile they have when they talk about it as they are purchasing one for a friend. You can also see it in their frowns when they need one because the old one is lost due to a move or they are visiting here for an extended vacation and need one now. My customers have many different passions for their favorite products but French Press people are knowledgeable loyals. While the drip method may be known for being easy and convenient, using a French press isn’t exactly difficult. Pour coarse ground coffee into the bottom of the carafe, followed by nearly boiling water. Boil your water and then let it cool slightly before pouring it over the grounds to get the perfect temperature. After allowing it to sit and steep for a few minutes (four to five minutes is best), slowly press the plunger down so the water and grounds can separate. What’s left is pure happiness.

Espresso

Espresso is a type of coffee that includes the method of brewing coffee that uses high water pressure and finely ground beans to make a small, concentrated shot. While darkly roasted beans have historically been more popular in Italy, where espresso was invented, any kind of coffee bean from

any origin and at any roast level can be used to make espresso. One of espresso's defining characteristics, aside from its concentrated flavor and more syrupy body, is a top layer of foam known as the crema, which is a by-product of the high-pressure extraction process. Espresso can be combined with milk (or additional water) to make other espresso-based drinks, such as a macchiato, cappuccino, latte, americano, and more.

At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store located at 33 Railroad Place, we carry espresso machines and offer top end super automatic machines, various models of drip coffee makers and French presses. Our assortment includes incredible espresso and coffee machines by Breville and Capresso, and the amazing JURA coffee machines that are associated with the best coffee quality, simple operation and stunning design. Enjoy a range of speciality coffees at the touch of a button with JURA – always freshly ground, not capsuled. We also carry pour over accessories if you choose that option. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Servings:

scones

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Community Torah Project: Making

Parchment from a Local Deerskin

Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 3 p.m.

A hands-on educational workshop with Rabbi Linda Motzkin, the public is invited to take part in the Community Torah Project. Participants will help with the stretching and scraping of a local deerskin. This immersive educational activity will engage the Skidmore community and public in the sacred production of parchment, which will ultimately be used in the creation of a Torah scroll. Refreshments will be provided. No advance registration is needed. The event is free and open to the public. More details can be found at www.skidmore. edu/perlow/

Fish Fry Friday ��

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.

Every Friday through March 29. Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take-out 518695-3917. All are welcome.

Lenten Fish Fry ��

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Advance call-in orders

Wednesday – Friday, noon until 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or

baked haddock $15, fried clam strips $12. Each dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7, quart $13), single orders of French fries $3, dessert $2. Call to place your order 518-5848547. Every Friday through March 29.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show ��

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and many more.

Special Events: Sean & Christine Doolan - Magician and balloon artist: Both days 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tasha Marie - Free face painting: Both days 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pet Adoption Clinic: Both days 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Art Exhibition also returns for the entire weekend and features artisans showing photography, painting, woodworking, jewelry, and wine, with items available for purchase. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There is free admission to this event courtesy of Adirondack Trust Company.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

Meet the Candidates

The Summit, 1 Perry Rd., Wilton | 1 p.m. The Wilton Democratic Committee invites you to meet the candidates for local office. Join us for light refreshments and a chance to discuss your questions and concerns. Congressman Paul Tonko hopes to continue serving the citizens of the

Capitol Region as a strong N.Y. progressive. Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner priorities include small businesses, agriculture and rural resources and women’s issues. Minita Sanghvi is running to be State Senator for the 44th District. She will fight for our region’s need for better infrastructure, educational resources, and representation in Albany. All are welcome!

10th

Annual Matthew M. Neugroschel Storytelling Event ��

Falstaff Building, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and Zoom 7 p.m. | This year’s program features local and regional bards telling both traditional and contemporary tales. What they all have in common is that they love storytelling and use it in multiple ways throughout their daily lives. On this night, they share their passion with a wider audience. A $10 donation per adult and $5 per child is requested at the door. Zoom participants may mail a donation to Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To register or learn about other upcoming programs, visit us on Facebook or go to the SJCA Home Page at https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ cu/Db0ZvTj/SJCAHomePage.

Repair Café

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 1 – 4 p.m. | Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 11th Repair Café. We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal.

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. The Saratoga Chamber Players will present violinist Jill Levy and Israeli pianist Renana Guzman with works of Bach, Arvo Pärt, Prokofiev and Brahms. Tickets are available at www.saratogachamberplayers. org. Seniors $25, Adults, $30 and Students $20. The concert is supported in part by the NY State Council of the Arts with the support of the NY State Legislature, the office of the Governor and our many individual supporters.

MONDAY, MARCH 4

Galway Preservation Society Program

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 7 p.m. Historian and Education Director at the Schoharie Crossing Historic Site David Brooks will present a talk on "DeWitt's Duel", exploring the life of DeWitt Clinton and the politics of early America and New York State. DeWitt Clinton was governor of New York State, a US Senator, and Mayor of New York City. He has been called the "Father of the Erie Canal" for his role in orchestrating the building of the Canal by some, while others called the project "Clinton's Folly" or "Clinton's Ditch". David Brooks will explain how political wranglings and intrigue led to DeWitt's Duel on the plains of Weehawken, New Jersey, across the river from New York City. Free and open to the public.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

Beginner Shooting Sports Course

4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa March 5—April 16 (excludes April 2) on Tuesday Evenings. Youngsters will learn the basics of Air Pistol, Muzzleloader, Rifle and Shotgun, Archery, and Hunting and Wildlife, with a focus on Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility. Open to boys and girls 12 years old and older. To register, visit ccesaratoga.org/4-h-youthdevelopment/new-york-state-4h-shooting-sports

Pierogi Sale

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. pick up. As usual we will have potato/ cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer's cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $12/dz. Please call 518-363-0001. Stuffed clams are available as well.

Saratoga Area Retired Educators Monthly Luncheon Meeting

The Ripe Tomato, 2721 US-9, Ballston Spa | Noon All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers, librarians, teaching assistants and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Saints Baseball Fundraiser ��

Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs 5 – 7 p.m. | Support Saratoga Catholic Saints Baseball in fundraising for their annual spring training trip to Disney. Eat-in or takeout. Menu: Pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, Italian bread, dessert, and coffee. Donation $15 per person.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Monthly Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs 5:45 p.m. | Members gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary or Stations of the Cross, followed by refreshments until 6:30 p.m. when the meeting will begin. CDA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. Any questions? Contact our Regent Lucille Koch by phone or text at 516-319-4577.

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge ��

Clifton Park – Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m.

A two-hour jigsaw puzzle competition to see which team can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The library will provide puzzles and prizes. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Registration required, 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Chicken Tetrazzini Dinner Take Out

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken, mushrooms, vegetables in a cream sauce, served over linguini, roll and salad. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Pickin’s Session ��

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Open to the public, free admission, and ample free parking. Doors open at 6 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel and bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229.

UPCOMING Events

Community Gardening

Time to think spring. If you love to garden but don’t have the space join us at the community garden. If you are new to gardening, there are many knowledgeable gardeners there who are happy to offer advice. We have 52 raised beds that are on the Wesley campus. We have a mix of Wesley residents, Skidmore community members and local residents who grow healthy organic vegetables and beautiful flowers to improve their diet, brighten their lives and make new friends. We will have monthly gatherings at the garden and a very fun harvest dinner at season’s end. If you would like an application, send an email to Susanbokan@gmail.com.

Saratoga Men’s Baseball League Seeking Players

The Saratoga Men’s Baseball League is looking for players ages 28 and over for the upcoming season. The season runs from May through August. For more

Poetry Reading ��

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Jay Rogoff. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org., 518-583-0022.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

Book Collecting 101

Ballston Spa Public Library, Community Room, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m.

Presented by The Friends of the Ballston Spa Library with local expert, Daniel Levine. Local book dealer and author Daniel Levine will speak on why we, as private citizens, create our own libraries and the important function these libraries have

information, call or text 518470-7894 or go to leaguelineup. com/cdrh and go to New Player Inquiry by March 8.

Commissioner’s Tapping Ceremony

New York’s maple season is fast approaching! To celebrate the season NYS Commissioner of Agriculture Richard Ball will be attending a ceremonial tree tapping on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. This year’s ceremony will take place at Hop City Maple located at 340 Hop City Road in Ballston Spa. This annual event is hosted by the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association. Fellow sugar makers and any who are interested are invited to attend. Several local dignitaries and Ballston Spa area farmers will be in attendance. Following the ceremony, Hop City Maple will be offering maple apple pie to attendees courtesy of Mourningkill Bake Shop. This year’s New York State Maple Weekends are March 16-17 and 23-24.

Concert – Dan Berggren

Award Winning Educator and Folk Musician. Come revel in Dan’s beautiful stories and songs about the Adirondacks,

served over the 20th century. His talk will be followed by a discussion period. Free book appraisals will also be conducted. One book per person. Free and open to the public, however, donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will benefit the BSPL Capital Campaign.

Celebrate a Bit of Irish

The Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 6:30 p.m. Celebrate a bit of Irish culture just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Master Martial Arts instructors

John Borter and Trish Chiovari will demonstrate the Irish Martial Art of "Bataireacht," or Shillelagh Fighting. They will tell why this art was such an integral part of life in Ireland long ago. The rich history and story of the blackthorn, the trees shillelaghs are traditionally made from, will be told by Christopher Shaw, who will also sing a few Irish songs and bend your ear with a story or two. For adults and teens ages 12 and up. Space is limited, so registration is requested at 518-882-6385.

family, friends, love, and hope on Friday March 8, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga. Donation of $15 per person; $40 per family.Questions?

Contact Bev at 518 587-0403. To register: uusaratoga.breezechms. com/form/2024march18danberggren

Annual Wellness Expo

Held at Wood Road Elementary School in the cafeteria/ gymnasium on March 9 from 9 a.m. – Noon. The goal is to bring the school community together for a fun-filled day and encourage students and families to participate in healthy and active lifestyles. Includes information from community organizations, bike giveaways, live demonstrations, and great freebies. A free family-friendly event that is open to all residents of the Ballston Spa School district. Bicycle helmets will be given away to students courtesy of a donation from Senator Tedisco’s office. There will also be drawings held throughout the day, including free bicycles (for current students). For additional information, visit www.bscsd.org or follow

#BSpaWellness or call 518-8847195 x1369 with questions.

Franklin Community Center Annual Benefit Concert

The Saratoga Youth Symphony (SYS) announces their benefit concert on Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. The Saratoga Youth Symphony provides a non-competitive orchestral experience for talented student musicians ages 18 and under. Members of the Youth Symphony, Preparatory Symphony and Wind Symphony represent more than two dozen schools throughout the Capital District. The SYS continues to build upon its reputation for musical excellence while maintaining its commitment to music education and community activities. For further information, please email the Saratoga Youth Symphony at saratogayouthsymphony@yahoo. com or visit the website at www. saratogayouthsymphony.org

Guest Night and Irish Tunes

The Saratoga Springs based Racing City Chorus invite men 18 years of age and older to our “Guest Night” and “Irish Tunes” evening on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30 – 10 p.m. at the PBA Clubhouse, 5 Bliven Way, Saratoga Springs. Come for the fun and sing songs like “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” “Danny Boy,” Irish Lullaby” and “Irish Blessing.” This is a free event. We’ll provide the lyrics and the sheet music to these and other songs. Visit www. RacingCityChorus.org or contact 518-504-7464 for more details.

Katie: The Strongest of the Strong

Free Family Performance at The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls on March 16, 11 a.m. Opera Saratoga presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong by Faye Chiao and Anton Dudley at venues across the Capital Region for children grades K-6. The 45-minute story celebrates women’s strength and confidence through the amazingly theatrical true story of Katie Sandwina, a circus strongwoman who defied cultural expectations and then became instrumental in the

U.S. suffrage movement. The opera is a wild, funny, musical way for students and families to learn about the importance of equal rights. Register at operasaratoga.org/katie-thestrongest-of-the-strong

Vendors Wanted for Community Rummage Sale

Saturday, March 16 – 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton. Need to make some space, get rid of things you don't use?

Put up your items for sale to become somebody else's treasure. Rent a table and space for $15. For information or to make a reservation call 518-399-2871 or email: office@ charltonfreehold.org

Spring Craft Fair

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club is holding a wonderful Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lodge on Elks Lane off Maple Avenue in Saratoga. This Craft Fair benefits NYS Alzheimer’s Association. Admission is free and parking is excellent. An 8 x 6-foot space with an 8ft. table and 2 chairs is $40. For information email Debbie at dozolins@nycap. rr.com or call 518-885-6506 and leave your email address. Applications are also available in the lobby of the Elks Club.

Slow Pitch Co-Ed or Men’s Softball

Registration is Thursday, March 28, 6 – 9 p.m. at the End Zone Sports Bar in Saratoga Springs. Cost is $825 per team. Checks payable to Just For Fun Sports (Venmo or PayPal also). Fee covers team entrance fee for all field fees, softballs, scorebooks, and line up cards, plus other league expenses. Umpire fees are an additional $28 per team/ per game. Co-Ed Leagues are either Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays. Men’s League is on Mondays. The 2024 summer league start date is Monday, April 29 –Thursday May 2. For more information, please contact saratogasoftballleague@gmail. com or leaguelineup.com/ saratogacoed.

Send your upcoming local event briefs to calendar@ saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Deuces Wild at SPAC Aug. 30 & 31

Trucks

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tedeschi Trucks Band ‘Deuces Wild’ Tour - with dates that run from late Spring to Fall 2024 in North America - will include two shows at Saratoga Performing Arts Center this summer.

The shows, on Friday, Aug.

30 and Saturday, Aug. 31, will feature special guests Greensky Bluegrass and Margo Price on Aug. 30; and Little Feat and Margo Price on Aug. 31.

To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit tedeschitrucksband.com/tour.

Home Made Theater to Hold Volunteer Open House March 1

WILTON — On Saturday, March 9, Home Made Theater will hold an open house for both potential and existing volunteers. The open house will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at HMT’s Wilton Mall headquarters, which is located in the wing nearest the Saratoga Hospital offices.

Most of the work of producing live theater at Home Made Theater is done by volunteers

who work in almost every aspect of production and work side by side with theater professionals. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn.

Areas of volunteerism one may learn about include “Front of House” (interacting directly with patrons in positions like ushering), “Behind the Scenes” (backstage work such as running crew, lighting assistant, costumes assistant,

props assistant, scenic assistant, and stage management, to name a few), and “Administrative” (box office, mailing assistant, and general office work).

Attendees at the open house will have the opportunity to mix with members of the staff, Board of Directors, and veteran volunteers to learn more about the ins and outs of volunteering at Home Made Theater.

Canadian Folk Music Awards’ Ensemble of the Year Winners – The Slocan Ramblers, Perform March 7 in Galway

GALWAY — The Slocan Ramblers - recent recipients of the Canadian Folk Music Awards’ Ensemble of the Year, and 2020’s International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Band of the Year, will perform at The Cock 'n Bull in Galway on Thursday, March 7.

In October, the group made their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage; The Slocan Ramblers have performed in front of audiences from Merlefest to RockyGrass and everywhere in between.

Seating is from 5:30-6:30 for the 7 p.m. show. $15 cover The Cock ‘n Bull is located at 5342 Parkis Mills Road, Galway. For more information, go to: thecocknbull.com.

Slocan Ramblers, in concert. Photo provided.

Tedeschi

will stage two shows at SPAC in late summer.

Albany Symphony Announces 2024-2025 Season

ALBANY — The Albany Symphony 2024-2025 season will feature masterworks that include Beethoven’s Pastoral, Mozart’s Symphony No. 35, Dvorak’s New World Symphony, and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.1, as well as new works by a wide array of current-day composers.

The programming for this season has been curated by conductor David Alan Miller. Concerts will take place in a wide variety of the most exciting Capital Region concert venues, including the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, the Palace Theater, Proctors, and EMPAC.

The season opens in October with Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto, famed for the sequence of pounding chords with which the soloist's part launches the first movement. The concert will also feature a world premiere by famed Cuban-American composer, Tania León, who won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her orchestral work, Stride. Her Pregón is dedicated to Jesse Rosen and is inspired by the pregoneros, known as town criers in English, of her childhood memories, where she grew up, on the streets of Havana.

The year’s classics include Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable,” Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No 9, “From the New World,” Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Oboes, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and more.

Many of the country’s most exciting composers will be featured and celebrated throughout the season. Joan Tower’s Cello Concerto, A New Day, will debut in November and was written in memory of her husband, who passed away last year. The season brings firsttime and returning composers to the Albany Symphony stage, including old friends like Loren Loiacono, Reena Esmail, and Daniel Bernard Roumain. Bobby Ge’s orchestral tonepoem, Water Music, will be given its world premiere at the American Music Festival. Ge is a Chinese American composer who explores the vivid beauty of the ephemeral. His work, often collaborative in nature,

focuses on themes of home and communication. Additional high notes at the end of the season include Clarice Assad’s Percussion Quartet Concerto, with the amazing members of Third Coast Percussion, Sophia Jani’s What do Flowers do at Night?, and Christopher Theofanidis’ Clarinet Concerto.

Albany Symphony oboists Karen Hosmer and Grace Shyrock will perform at the Holiday Mozart and Vivaldi concert. Harmony Zhu, a teenage prodigy who made her debut with the Albany Symphony in 2020, will perform Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Kala Ramnath, a seventh-generation violinist specializing in Hindustani (Indian) classical music, will perform.

Guitarist Bokyung Kim will premiere a new concerto written for her by Nicky Sohn. Amaryn Olmeda will perform Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto under the baton of guest conductor, Lidiya Yankovskaya, Music Director of Chicago Opera Theater, who grew up in Guilderland.

The 2024-2025 season runs from October through the American Music Festival in June. Subscriptions offer patrons the opportunity to purchase their favorite seats before tickets

go on sale to the general public. Season subscriptions offer flexibility and convenience. The deadline to renew is April 14. Through the Nielsen Associates’ Student Access Program, students can purchase discount subscriptions and enjoy the full benefits of being a subscriber for as little as $45. To purchase a subscription online and see a full schedule, visit http://www. albanysymphony.com or call the Albany Symphony Box Office at 518-694-3300.

The Albany Symphony has announced its 2024-2025 season. Photo provided.

Liability Company Law. 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024.12217

Notice of formation of Saratoga Developers, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York State Dept. of State on 01/19/2024. The County in which the office of the LLC is located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process to LLC, 67 Catherine St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The LLC is organized for any lawful purpose. 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12237

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTICLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) C-Squared Constructors, llc, Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/23/2024. Office: Saratoga County. Any lawful purpose. SSNY is designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 269 Ballard Rd, Wilton, NY 12831. 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12238

Notice of formation of MILES WITH MURDZ LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/18/2024 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: 1 MOURNINGKILL DR BALLSTON

SPA NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12241

Notice of formation of Prespectives LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on March 13, 2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 32 Pennyroyal Road, Malta, NY 12020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12246

Notice of Formation of PLLC.

Name: Pellegrino Psychological Services, PLLC (the “Company”).

The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Department of State on July 07, 2023. The Company office is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process to the Company at 23 Magnolia Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in the practice of the profession of psychology in New York State. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12272

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: EOS Insurance Services, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/04/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 681030646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12273

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Applied Home National Underwriters, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with

the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/25/24. 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, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 68103-0646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12274

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Route 29 Productions LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/04/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at c/o Justin M. Rutherford, Esq. 8 Airline Drive, Albany, NY, 12205. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12281

Notice of formation of Clearview Contractors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/11/2024 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: 1 Wagon Wheel Trail, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12283

Notice of formation of M&B

Mechanical, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SNY, on January 12, 2024, Office Location: Saratoga County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSN shall mail process to: The LLC, 69 Gates Ave, Victory Mills,, NY 12845. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12284

Notice of formation of HOLLY

PARKER LCSW-R L L C. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/25/2024. 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: PARKER PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, 228 PARK AVE S NUM 569084, NEW YORK, NY 10003. Purpose: Provide Therapy and Psychological Services. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2024. 12302

South Glen Falls United Methodist Church intends to file a petition of dissolution in the Supreme Court of Saratoga County pursuant to Section 18 of the New York Religious Corporations Law on March 5, 2024 or any time thereafter as might be necessary. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12312

Notice of formation of TJCGRC Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 02/03/2024. 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 LLC at 10 Linden Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2024. 12331

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church intends to file a petition of dissolution in the Supreme Court of Saratoga County pursuant to Section 18 of the New York Religious Corporations Law on March 5, 2024 or any time thereafter as might be necessary. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12333

Fortsville United Methodist Church intends to file a petition of dissolution in the Supreme Court of Saratoga County pursuant to Section 18 of the New York Religious Corporations Law on March 5, 2024 or any time thereafter as might be necessary. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12334

FORMATION OF A NEW YORK

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The name of the limited liability company is HAPPY HOUR FARMS LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was September

12, 2023. The county in which the offices of the LLC are located is Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of any such process served against the LLC to 1480 South Shore Road, Hadley, New York 12835. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2024. 12335

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: ALCO NORTH, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 30, 2024. Office

Location: 21 Beacon Hill Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, County of Saratoga. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 21 Beacon Hill Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2024. 12336

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 Saratoga Spa Realty, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on January 22, 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 571 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12347

Notice of formation of Tiger House Customs LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/03/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 92 Ashdown Rd Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12349

NOTICE OF FORMATION

OF DOMESTIC LIMITED

LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: VAN MACEY PROPERTIES, LLC; Date of filing: 1/19/2024; Office of the LLC: Saratoga Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 1500 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, New York 12170; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12353

Notice of formation of NB VENTURES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/02/2024 Office Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at:

30 LAKE AVENUE APT 207, SARATOGA SPRINGS NY 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12355

Notice of formation of Stump Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/31/23 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: 210 Oak Ln Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12356

Notice of formation of JM Stewart LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/07/2024 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: 96 Meadowbrook Rd Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12360

Notice of formation of S & Z Real Estate Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 08/09/2023. 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 Law Office of Douglas J Zins, 400 First Avenue Fl 1, Watervliet, NY 12189. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12361

Notice of formation of Empire Throwing Club, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 9/13/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 54 State St. Suite 804, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12363

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: 150-152 Main Street Property, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/8/2024. 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 process to the LLC, c/o Northern Builders, 150-152 Main Street, South Glens Falls, New York 12803. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024. 12365

Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: The Sisters’ Buttery Bites LLC. The Articles of Organization filing date with the Secretary of State (SSNY) was 12/21/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 119 Geyser Rd Saratoga Springs Ny, 12866. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29/2024. 12377

Notice of Organization of Professional Limited Liability Company. The name of the Professional Limited Liability Company is: INTEGRATIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY WELLNESS, PLLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).

The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the New York Secretary of State on February 1, 2024.The County within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is SARATOGA. The Secretary of

LEGALS

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: INTEGRATIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY WELLNESS, PLLC, 1 Barney Road, Suite 120, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The Company’s professional service is Physical Therapy. 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29/2024. 12389

Notice of formation of Core Restore Nutrition and Wellness LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/16/2024 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: 79 Lake Ave Apt 1 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29/2024. 12392

Notice of formation of 2 Bright Sparks LLC . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/15/2023 Office: Saratoga County. United States Corporation Agents, INC has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY, 11228. Purpose: Residential Electrician. 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29/2024. 12409

IMPACT Charters LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/21/23. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Lemery Greisler LLC, 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29/2024. 12410

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Asphalt Concrete, as per specification 24-PWAC-3R

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

right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 03/01/2024, 12414

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Department of Central Services of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing System Website until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: March 5, 2024 Ammunition/ Simunition, specification 24-SDAS-2 March 5, 2024 Variable Message Boards, specification 24-PWVMB-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 03/01/2024, 12423

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Department of Central Services of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for CR49 (West Milton Road) over Kayaderosseras Creek Bridge Improvement Project BIN 3304560 at The Town of Milton, Saratoga County, NY, as per specification 24-PWCR49KC-6. No pre-bid conference will be scheduled. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Thursday, February 29, 2024 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www. empirestatebidsystem.com Saratoga County, through the Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. All work shall be subject to equal opportunity in employment, State wage rates and all other requirements in accordance with applicable law.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 03/01/2024, 12424

Notice of formation of Herbst and Sons LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/23/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 20 Outlook Dr S Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12425

Notice of formation of Back Home Midwifery. Articles of Organization filed with New York state Dept. of State on 1/24/24. 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 Heidi Back 46 Glenwood Rd. Menands, NY 12204. Company is organized for Midwifery. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12426

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Fox Head Trail LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/22/2024. 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, 195 Mott Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12427

Notice of Formation FIGLIOZZI BUILDERS, LLC. Art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 2/23/24. Off. loc. in Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 7 Rosebay Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12449

Notice is hereby given that a license number, NA-0340-24-205633 for beer, cider, liquor and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, cider, liquor and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 54 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, NY, Saratoga County for on premises consumption. Andres Dominguez Ortiz Sofia’s of Clifton Park, LLC 03/01, 03/08/2024, 12455

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Phoenix Prime Properties LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 18, 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 Scotty Parillo Jr, 1 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024. 12480

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Skidmore Getting New Baseball Field

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Skidmore baseball team is getting a new turf field that will accommodate more fans and “enhance the team and spectator experience,” the college announced last week.

Construction will soon begin on the $3.4 million project, which is being financed primarily by donors. The new field will be on Daniels Road, northwest of the school’s main campus, and will be ready in time for the spring 2025 season.

"Castle Diamond has been a wonderful home for our baseball team for many years, but between the expected aging of

a well-loved facility, costs and challenges associated with renovating the current site, and the growth of both our program and Division III sports overall, it's time for a move,” said Gail Cummings-Danson, assistant vice president for student affairs and director of athletics, in a statement.

"Our current field has a lot of history, a lot of memories," said Ron Plourde, head baseball coach. "At the same time, it's also brought a lot of challenges, and we're grateful Skidmore and our fans see the value of this move for our program and Skidmore Athletics overall.”

Saratoga High School Launching

Girls’ Flag Football Team in Partnership with New York Giants

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

While Josh Allen and Tommy Devito are licking their wounds during the NFL offseason, a new football league will debut in New York State.

Saratoga Springs High School is participating in a girls’ flag football program that will begin this spring and include 12 other teams from the Suburban Council. “Last year, Troy High School was the only team in the area that had a formal girls’ flag football team,” said Saratoga Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Patton. “What started just a few years ago with a conversation, now has led to a fullfledged opportunity for girls to participate in flag football.”

The league’s ten-game season will feature five home and five away games. The season will end with a league championship similar to a sectional championship. The winner of the league

title will then have an opportunity to capture a state championship. The state title game, hosted by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), will be on June 2 at SUNY Cortland.

As of press time, regular season schedules and coaching positions for the Saratoga team were still being determined. At the end of last year, 65 Saratoga girls had already signed up to participate.

“There’s not a lot of cost to getting this started,” Dr. Patton said, “but the nice thing is that it has all been provided by the [New York] Giants or through USA Football.” The Giants donated $30,000 to help launch the league. The funds will be split between participating schools. USA Football is also donating equipment such as flags and balls.

“I think there’s a lot of interest and momentum moving forward with the girls’ flag football program,” Dr. Patton said, “not

only at the local level, but state and national level and Olympic level.”

In October 2023, USA Football announced that flag

football will make its debut in the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles. Scott Hallenbeck, CEO of USA Football, said in a statement that flag football’s

inclusion in the Olympics was “an acknowledgment of the sport's tremendous international growth and appeal as a fast, exciting and competitive sport.”

Photo of a girls’ flag football game via the New York State Public High School Athletic Association website.

Image: Aerial map of the Skidmore campus and baseball fields provided by The LA Group Landscape Architecture and Engineering/Skidmore Athletics. Image text added by Saratoga TODAY.

4-H Offering Beginner Shooting Sports Course

BALLSTON SPA — 4-H is offering a beginner shooting sports course for boys and girls 12 and older on Tuesday evenings beginning March 5. All participants must be enrolled in 4-H. Instruction will take place at 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa.

Youngsters can learn the basics of air pistol, muzzleloader, rifle and shotgun, archery,

hunting and wildlife. The course will focus on safety, ethics, and personal responsibility. A $50 course fee will cover the cost of ammunition and supplies.

To register, visit pub.cce. cornell.edu/event_registration/ main/events_landing.cfm?ev ent=SC4HShootingSportsSpr ing2024_241.

Any questions can be sent to Leland at glb76@cornell.edu.

Adirondack Thunder Players

Celebrate Dunkin' Reopening

Ballston Spa Announces 2024

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Athletic Hall of Fame committee has selected the following inductees into the Class of 2024:

• Tyler Barnes (Class of 2018)

• Wayne Evans Jr. (Class of 1998)

• Jordan Hipwell (Class of 2017)

• Mark Lawrence (Class of 1990)

• Donald Monaco (Class of 1961)

• Tom Talbot (Class of 1968)

• 1978 Varsity Football Team

A ceremony to honor the inductees will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m. in the Ballston Spa High School auditorium. Tickets are available to the public for $10 and may be purchased at the door.

Adirondack Thunder hockey players Brendan Less and T.J. Friedmann celebrated the grand reopening of Dunkin’ at 95 Saratoga Ave in South Glens Falls. The duo signed autographs and posed for pictures with fans. Photos by Super Source Media Studios.

The Ballston Spa Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2020. Photo provided by Stuart Williams.

A young boy learns archery as part of the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports program. Photo via New York State 4-H.

East Greenbush Native Starts for Yankees

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

TAMPA, FL — Infielder Kevin Smith, a native of East Greenbush, was in the New York Yankees’ starting lineup last Sunday in a spring training

game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Smith played shortstop and batted seventh, going 0 for 2. The game was also Juan Soto’s debut in pinstripes.

Smith is currently signed to a minor league deal with the Bronx Bombers.

Saratoga Softball League Returns

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Softball League is back, offering both men’s and coed games. Registration is on Thursday, March 28 between 6 and 9 p.m. at the End Zone Sports Pub at 32 Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

The entrance fee is $825 per team, payable via check, Venmo,

Image above: Starting lineup for the New York Yankees’ spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, February 25. Image via the New York Yankees social media accounts.

Saratoga Wrestler Finishes 3rd in State Championship

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs varsity wrestler Taylor Beaury finished 3rd in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s championships last weekend after persevering through a challenging season.

“Taylor’s entire season could be made into a movie,”

said Coach Jake Zanetti. “I am very proud of him and the young man/wrestler he showed us he is capable of being.”

Beaury suffered a fractured jaw earlier in the year but went on an undefeated streak after returning to action. He was also plagued by a lingering shoulder injury and was involved in a car accident. At

state championship, he came back from a tough first round loss to end up placing third.

“He did an amazing job to earn himself a Top-3 finish, beating the guys he lost to earlier in the tournament,” Zanetti said. “The sky is the limit for Taylor and this was a great thing for him and the Saratoga wrestling program.”

or PayPal. The fee covers all softballs, scorebooks, lineup cards, field fees, and other league expenses. Umpire fees are an additional $28 per game.

The league begins at the end of April. For more information, visit leaguelineup.com/saratogacoed or email saratogasoftballleague@ gmail.com

Saratoga Hospital Helps Runners Get Ready

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital is providing a free flexibility and strength assessment for community members by skilled, licensed therapists from the Regional Therapy Center to determine readiness for running season. Therapists will provide participants with a personalized foot and stride analysis for

optimal running, as well as tips on exercises, and guidance on the best running sneaker. Fleet Feet running footwear experts will also be on hand to show the latest and greatest running footwear.

The event will take place at the Saratoga Regional YMCA Malta Branch on Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. until Noon.

Saratoga Springs varsity wrestler Taylor Beaury poses on the 3rd place podium at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships last weekend. Photo by Coach Jake Zanetti.

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