Saratoga TODAY March 17 - March 23, 2023

CITY GOP ENDORSES DEMOCRAT

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

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Less than 15 months have passed since the start of their respective two-year terms, and the next vote-casting day is scheduled to take place more than 33 weeks away.

Cue the candidates for the November 2023 election.

Last month, the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee announced their endorsed slate of candidates for this year’s

city election. This week, the Saratoga Springs Republican Committee followed suit. The Democratic Committee endorsed each of the five current City Council members – all of whom are Democrats. Those incumbents are: Ron Kim for Mayor, Minita Sanghvi for Commissioner of Finance, Jim Montagnino for Commissioner of Public Safety, Jason Golub for Commissioner of Public

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Saratoga County To Participate In STOP-DWI ST. PATRICK’S DAY “High Visibility Engagement Campaign”

BALLSTON SPA - Saratoga County police agencies and STOPDWI coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.

The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign (HVEC) efforts start on March 16, and will continue through March 19.

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend is a notoriously deadly period

for impaired driving due to the number of celebrations and drivers on the road. The Sheriff’s Office, municipal law enforcement agencies and STOP-DWI programs across the state will be participating in special engagement efforts to reduce the number of alcohol related injuries and deaths.

The STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day HVEC is one of many statewide initiatives promoted by

STOP-DWI NYand the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI HVEC aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving.

You can help to make a difference by Having a Sober Plan! Download the mobile app – “Have a Plan” and you will always be able to find a safe ride home: www. stopdwi.org/mobileapp.

Raising Awareness About Eating Disorders: Flutters Of Hope

SARATOGA SPRINGSFlutters of Hope was born a few years ago after Cheryl Marron saw the immense need to raise awareness of Eating Disorders, a disease which has been hidden behind education, the lack of medica/mental health care, and insurance providers.

“I know first-hand the suffering an eating disorder in a family member or friend can cause,” Marron says. ‘My daughter, Annalise, has had

issues since she was a teen. Throughout the years I have met so many people with eating disorders or parents and friends who know someone with one. Along the way I have had the opportunity to hear their unique stories and can personally relate to their hardships regarding stress, guilt, shame, financial disruption, and want to bring awareness to our community on the topic. ”

Upcoming event: at

Adirondack Sports Expo, March 18 & 19, from 10-4 at Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway. Free admission.

For more information, visit: www.fluttersofhopeinc.org.If you know anyone suffering from the disease or a family member/friend who needs help contact: Cheryl Marron hello@fluttersofhopeinc. org or call: 716-818-0170. Flutters of Hope, is a 501c3 state and federally recognized organization to help those with eating disorders.

Live Nation Holding Job Fairs to Fill Seasonal Positions at SPAC

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SARATOGA SPRINGSLive Nation will hold a series of job fairs to fill a number of seasonal positions for the 2023 concert season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center beginning on Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. A full schedule of all job fair sessions is below.

The schedule for the Live Nation job fairs at SPAC is as follows: Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Sunday, March 26 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Saturday, April 1 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. ; Sunday, April 2 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Applicants should enter SPAC through the Hall of Springs gate due to construction happening on the Route 50 entrance side. Please follow the signs to The Pines building and go upstairs to the Nancy DiCresce Room.

Applicants should apply

online prior to attending one of the job fair sessions. Apply at: https://livenation. wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ LNExternalSite?q=saratoga.

The 2023 Summer Season at SPAC features an allstar lineup of performers, including Dead & Company (June 17-18), Dermot Kennedy (June 19), Tedeschi Trucks Band (July 1), Big Time Rush (July 3), Goose (July 7), Noel Gallagher & Garbage (July 8), Kidz Bop (July 9), Dave Matthews Band (July 14-15), Jason Aldean (July 16), Matchbox 20 (July 30), Foreigner (August 1), The Chicks (August 6), Goo Goo Dolls (August 8), Zac Brown Band (August 13), Pentatonix (August 23), Eric Church(August 24), Guns N’ Roses (September 1), and Lynyrd Skynyrd (September 8).

For additional information, visit www. livenationentertainment.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Live Nation will hold a series of job fairs to fill a number of seasonal positions for the 2023 concert season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center beginning on Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. A full schedule of all job fair sessions is below.

The schedule for the Live Nation job fairs at SPAC is as follows: Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Sunday, March 26 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Saturday, April 1 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. ; Sunday, April 2 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Applicants should enter SPAC through the Hall of Springs gate

due to construction happening on the Route 50 entrance side. Please follow the signs to The Pines building and go upstairs to the Nancy DiCresce Room. Applicants should apply online prior to attending one of the job fair sessions. Apply at: https:// livenation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.

The 2023 Summer Season at SPAC features an all-star lineup of performers, including Dead & Company (June 17-18), Dermot Kennedy (June 19), Tedeschi Trucks Band (July 1), Big Time Rush (July 3), Goose (July 7), Noel Gallagher & Garbage (July 8), Kidz Bop (July 9), Dave Matthews Band (July 14-15), Jason Aldean (July 16), Matchbox 20 (July 30), Foreigner (August 1), The Chicks (August 6), Goo Goo Dolls (August 8), Zac Brown Band (August 13), Pentatonix (August 23), Eric Church(August 24), Guns N’ Roses (September 1), and Lynyrd Skynyrd (September 8).

For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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William T. (Bill) Allen Jr.

William T. (Bill) Allen Jr. died on October 5, 2022, at age 85, at his home in Saratoga Springs. He was born to Dorothy and Bill Allen of Niskayuna on August 10, 1937. Bill grew up in Niskayuna and graduated from Nott Terrace

Wilfred Clark Jr.

Wilfred Clark Jr, died on March 12, 2023, at Glens Falls, Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1941, in Cambridge, NY, the son of the late Wilfred Clark Sr. and Glendora L. Clark. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare. com

High School in 1955. He attended one year at West Point Military Academy and then served two years in the army, stationed in Japan. Bill graduated from Union College in 1961, and he received his master’s degree in Sociology from Columbia University in 1963.

He worked in college admissions at Union, at Yale University as an Associate Director of Admissions

Thomas Sawn

Thomas Sawn died March 13. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. March 18 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Visitors may call at 4 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. There will be a burial at South Wilton Cemetery in the spring. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

and finally Skidmore College, where he was Director of Admissions from 1972 until 1977. After earning a second master’s degree in Secondary School Administration, he served as a guidance counselor at South Glens Falls Junior High from 1978 until 1991. During this time, he enjoyed working summers at the Saratoga Race Track as a parimutuel clerk and did so in his retirement

Dora McCormick

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lillian “Honey” C. Fay died peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was 86 years old. Honey was born on May 5, 1936. Calling hours are 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at Burke Funeral Home. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

years, at Saratoga Race Course. He was an avid gardener, ham radio operator, and cat whisperer. He honed his interest in running and completed the New York City Marathon in 1995. He loved participating in alumni affairs at Union College and was awarded the Alumni Gold Medal for his service. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Allen, daughter, Susan Spande, son,

Lillian “Honey” C. Fay

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Lillian “Honey” C. Fay died peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was 86 years old. Honey was born on May 5, 1936. Calling hours are 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at Burke Funeral Home. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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Will Allen, stepsons, Christopher and John Serrell, and grandchildren, William Allen, Sydney Allen, and Amber Spande.

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Joan Rosalia (Borowiec) Covel

Joan Rosalia (Borowiec) Covel, 92, passed peacefully 3/11/2023 at home surrounded by the love of her husband and daughters. Services will be at a later date. Memorial donations to the Nature Conservancy (https:// preserve.nature.org/page/81523/ donate/1) or Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. www. burkefuneralhome.com

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Edward J. Ody, 56, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 8 to felony DWI, first charged December 2022. Sentencing May 11.

David A. Lowers, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 8 to rape in the first-degree, first charged Sept. 1- Dec. 19, 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 10.

William Bounds, 37, of Malta, was sentenced March 8 to 5 months incarceration, after pleading to failure to register or verify as a sex offender.

Shaineef S. Cain, 28, of Albany, pleaded March 8 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourthdegree, first charged October 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 10.

William R. Boyd, 39, of Niskayuna, was sentenced March 7 to 3-1/2 years incarceration, after pleading

to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, first charged August 2022 in Moreau.

Michael Shuhart, 46, of Troy, pleaded March 7 to felony criminal contempt, first charged in February in Waterford. Sentencing May 2.

John Cahill, 25, of Wilton, pleaded March 7 to promoting a sexual performance by a child, first charged November 2021. Sentencing May 9.

Caleb Varney, 21, of South Glens Falls, pleaded March 7 to felony rape, first charged May 23-June 10 in Moreau. Sentencing May 9.

Nicholas P. Lesson, was sentenced March 6 to 6 years incarceration after pleading to attempted rape in the first-degree, and 1 year incarceration after pleading to felony burglary. Sentences to run concurrently.

Crim S. Trerise, 57, of Middle Grove, pleaded March 6 to

sexual abuse in the firstdegree, first charged June –August 2017, in Greenfield. Sentencing May 8.

SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE

Corey Masi, 22, of Glenville, was charged March 2 in connection with numerous suspected burglaries that occurred June 2022 throughout Saratoga Springs. In all, seven businesses had been burglarized, according to city police. Masi was charged with 7 counts felony burglary, 2 misdemeanor counts criminal mischief, and 2 misdemeanor counts petit larceny.

Angel Fortis-Galarza, 29, of Hartford Connecticut, was charged March 2 with DWI, and 7 additional various driving related offenses.

Darren Crevar, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with criminal mischief, assault, menacing, and criminal obstruction of breathing.

John Valentin, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Timothy Everhardt, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with assault, menacing, criminal mischief, criminal contempt, criminal obstruction of breathing, and act in manner injure child less than 17.

Austin Foley, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with aggravated unlicensed operation.

William Durfee, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 28 with obstruct governmental administration, and false impersonation.

Christopher Town, 25, of Johnstown, was charged Feb. 26 with DWI, and driving wrong direction down oneway street.

Ryen Van Hall, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 25 with DWI, and 2 drivingrelated violations.

NY STATE POLICE

On March 3, 2023, State Police in Clifton Park charged James J. Forgett, 52, of Malta, with predatory sexual assault against a child, a felony. Forgett is accused of having had sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 13 beginning in 2017. Forgett was previously arrested for disseminating indecent material to a minor in the first degree in 2019, and is a registered sexual offender.

NYSP: If you have any information about this crime or believe you may also be a victim, please contact SP Clifton Park at 518-583-7000 or crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.

On March 3, State Police charged Philip Spergel, 32, of Clifton Park, with four counts of criminal sex act in the thirddegree and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Spergel is accused of having had sexual contact with a person under the age of 17 in the town of Colonie, and the town of Brunswick.

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ADK Tabletop Day Returns to Wood Theater April 1 Bacon Hill Documentary

Premieres March 30

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Tabletop Day returns this spring to the Charles R. Wood Theater on Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls. The title of this year’s event is “The Spring Fling,” and being that the event is taking place on April Fool’s Day, the Sasquatch has been chosen as the mascot.

The event organizers, Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers along with local game design company First Stall Productions, invite tabletop gaming enthusiasts from around the area to gather and play games, have some fun, and raise some money for their chosen local charity, North Shore Animal League - Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center, based in Glens Falls.

ADK Tabletop Day will be a one-day, 12-hour event filled with modern board games, Role-Playing games, and more.

This event is open to people of all ages and skill levels. The event will run from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Attendees can sign up for structured time slots featuring a variety of board games, card games, and role-playing games, or enjoy a large open gaming space and borrow from the lending library of over 300 games (you may bring your own games as well, if you like). Independent game designers will also be on-hand running demos of games they have created.

Adults: $15 ; Children under 12: Free of charge; Students & Veterans receive a $3 discount. Each purchased ticket comes with an entry into a door prize raffle. To buy passes, visit the Wood Theater Box office: https:// ci.ovationtix.com/35085/ production/1152716 Or visit the website: www.adirondacon.com.

BALLSTON SPA – The Saratoga County History Center has announced the forthcoming release of their latest documentary, “Bacon Hill, a Forgotten Crossroads.”

The program showcases the rich history and plans of the Bacon Hill farming community in the eastern Saratoga County town of Northumberland through the eyes of three generations of residents.

The documentary will have its first screening at a special event for History Center members at 7 p.m. on March 30, which will take place at the Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. The documentary will be screened at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church on April 20 at 7 p.m., followed by a second showing on April 29 at

2 p.m. at the Brookside Museum. Those interested in attending these events can register through the History Center’s website at https://brooksidemuseum.org/. The SCHC’s series, “Forgotten Crossroads,” explores the history of bypassed communities in Saratoga County from the 19th and 20th centuries. Each episode highlights a different community and the stories of those still living there. The first episode, released in April 2022, delves into the history of Rock City Falls in the town of Milton, a small hamlet located alongside Kayaderosseras Creek. Viewers can watch the episode on the SCHC’s YouTube channel. For more information and program updates, visit: www. brooksidemuseum.org

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ADIRONDACK SPORTS SUMMER EXPO

MARCH 18-19 – SATURDAY 10-5 • SUNDAY 10-4

Dust Off Your Wood Racquets: Second Chance Sports Hosting Wood Racquet-Only Day

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 17th annual Adirondack Sports Summer Expo is back at the Saratoga Springs City Center on SaturdaySunday, March 18-19 – beat cabin fever on the first weekend of spring!

The FREE admission, high energy show brings Adirondack Sports magazine to life with 200 exhibitors covering running, biking, triathlon, hiking, paddling, health, fitness, and travel across upstate New York. See our exhibitor list below.

Attendees can buy new clothing, gear, products and services; enter to win $10,000 in prizes; enjoy in-booth demos; and bring the kids of all ages for educational, entertaining and fitness activities –including ‘try paddling’ and ‘more kids on bikes’ trainers. Plus, we’ll have healthy lunch, snack and drink options from 9 Miles East Farm & Cafe– and frozen treats from the Ben & Jerry’s food cart.

The Summer Expo is a gathering of 10,000 like-minded people in an upbeat atmosphere!

Expo-goers can speak with local club members and join, sign-up for races/events, set realistic health/ fitness goals with our providers, and challenge yourself to try something new. Adults and families can plan their travel with our destination exhibitors representing beautiful lakes, mountains, communities, attractions and events/races. Join the Expo to plan your summer adventure now!

Capture Summer Expo energy with friends and family in the Saratoga Photobooth, where attendees can get a courtesy color print and visit their website for an online version – perfect for sharing. At the Expo entrance, staff will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern

New York, so let’s work together to fight hunger.

It’s also St. Patrick’s weekend in Saratoga Springs so come up, enjoy the Summer Expo, and the festive downtown atmosphere with many local shops, restaurants and bars. At the show, pick up Discover Saratoga’s Map & Visitor’s Guide with a 10% off discount card at participating businesses. For those who like to plan ahead, go to: www. discoversaratoga.org/ultimatemap.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Second Chance Sports is having a wood racquet-only day on July 1. The event started in 1990 in Saratoga Springs.

All who play will receive a special Saratoga gift and food all day, with prizes to the winner and runner-ups in all divisions.

A beginner division is included. Games will be doubles play, with no ad scoring, to

help move along play. Funds will go toward disabled sports programs through Second Chance Sports and The Learning League.

There are a limited number of players. Sign up begins this week, and is first come, first serve. The event will be held July 1, with July 8 as a rain date. To sign up, call Bill at (518) 226-5888.

Assemblywoman Woerner: Assembly Budget Proposal Addresses Priority Issues

SARATOGA COUNTY –

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake, this week released a statement regarding the Assembly budget proposal.

“I applaud the amendments that the Assembly proposal is making to the executive’s plan regarding housing,” Woerner said.” We don’t need to solve our state’s housing crisis by running roughshod over local zoning laws. The Assembly’s plan would

stimulate housing growth by working with municipalities, not dictating what must be done.”

Specifically, the proposal provides $500 million in total funding for cities, towns and villages in need of housing. Municipalities would receive initial payments for submitting a housing plan and secondary payments once they meet housing growth targets within the target period starting Jan. 1, 2024,

Woerner said.

“Through my annual survey, constituents told me that their highest priorities in the budget were healthcare and education (K-12), followed closely by environment, housing, workforce development, and infrastructure,” Woerner added. “While there are some things in the Assembly budget proposal that my constituents and I do not support, the overall proposed spending

plan addresses the funding priorities of the communities I represent.”

The Assembly’s proposal includes a 10% increase in Medicaid funding for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, coupled with additional funding for distressed nursing homes. It also proposes significant investments in the Environmental Protection Fund, including farmland and open space

conservation, in water and sewer infrastructure, and in workforce development programs.

Tonko Announces Relaunch of Addiction,

Treatment, and Recovery Caucus

SARATOGA COUNTY

— Today Congressman Paul Tonko, who represents Saratoga County in the 20th Congressional District, along with Ohio congressman Dave Joyce announced the relaunch of the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus for the 118th Congress. The Congressmen will serve as co-chairs of the Caucus, which is a bipartisan group of legislators committed to advancing bipartisan solutions to the country’s multifaceted addiction crisis.

“There isn’t a community in our nation that has not been touched by the overdose epidemic,” said Tonko, D-Amsterdam, said in a statement. “While I am deeply proud of the strides we’ve made to address the disease of addiction with laws like my Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, far more work lies ahead. It is my

hope that the ATR Caucus will continue to serve as a forum to convene Members who are serious about eliminating barriers to treatment, and saving lives. I’m grateful to have a strong partner in Rep. Joyce as we work to put a stop to this crisis and support our loved ones and our communities.”

The Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus is the first and longest running Congressional caucus that recognizes addiction as a disease. The Caucus is comprised of more than 50 Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle. This Congress, the Caucus will serve as a clearinghouse for legislation aimed at expanding access to treatment for addiction, supporting Americans recovering from the illness, and bolstering the health workforce on the frontlines of the addiction crisis.

Parking Spaces, Sacred Places: Collamer Lot to Install Paid Parking

by Thomas Dimopoulos

SARATOGA SPRINGS –Parking spaces make for sacred places during the Spa City’s heaviest trafficked times, inspiring motorists to navigate a busy Broadway seeking a free spot of convenience to temporarily stash their vehicle.

The Collamer lot, as it is often referred to, stands just north of City Hall and for several decades has hidden amid the camouflage of plain sight, a welcome respite for wheeled roadsters yearning for rapid runs to any one of the many fine sidewalk coffeehouses lining main street or aid in the undertaking of some quick storefront shopping, alike.

With quiet suddenness one recent morning, the lot, long unbothered save for a two-hour parking limitation, was discovered in an altered state festooned with a proliferation of tall metal poles upon which were posted signs warning all who enter: Private Parking. All Others Will Be Towed. Of course, the new, mammoth city parking structure welcoming motorists stands a mere few dozen yards away. But, still.

So, what gives?

As it turns out, the city of Saratoga Springs, which owned the lot, sold it about 16 months ago to Algonquin LLC for approximately $1.2 million.

“They finally, I am told, exercised their control over it,” said Saratoga Springs City Attorney Tony Izzo, when asked about it. “It was a situation where they needed to do that, because the public was essentially still viewing it as a public parking lot. Now that they’ve put the signs up, it should be very clear to the public that it’s a private parking lot.”

Izzo said there were some discussions with the owner’s attorneys regarding whether or not the city might subsequently lease a part of the lot, but that did not happen. “The city wanted to sell it and be done with it.”

The space had once sited the Pavilion Hotel – built in 1819 and felled by a fire in the 1840s. In 1857, the First Presbyterian Church was built atop the lot at a cost of $3,000 and supplemented with an organ to provide the public “the pleasure of hearing its tone and power,” according to published reports of the time.

The church stood for 119 years, itself destroyed by a fire

of suspicious origin in the predawn hours of the last Thursday of January 1976. Flames from the blaze shot up as high as 200 feet according to eyewitnesses and was first discovered by then-23-yearold Saratoga Springs patrolman Frank Max. Max, now 70 years of age and still living locally, said when contacted for this article last week, that he vaguely remembers seeing smoke coming from the building while he was walking his beat. As a result of the fire, three policemen and a firefighter were injured and 60 residents of the adjacent Algonquin apartment house and the Collamer building were evacuated from the safety of their abodes.

Nearly a decade ago, the parcel was to be coupled with a land sale in an acquisition that

sought to develop an east side fire station. And in 2008, the city contemplated various proposals from three different development groups that included the sale of the so-called Collamer and High Rock lots in exchange for a new public safety facility, a parking garage, retail/residential buildings and potentially a citywide paid parking system. None of the proposals ultimately came to fruition.

A plaque fixed to a stone outside the building told the history of the church, although that plaque has gone missing and today only a naked stone remains.

More changes are planned for the lot in the future. A site plan filed with the city of Saratoga Springs last September calls for a proposed mixed-use project

to include approximately 4,000 sq. ft. commercial space and 112 residential units on the upper floors. The proposed project is titled Algonquin Properties Re-Development. The applicant is The Algonquin, LLC, of Monsey, N.Y.

There are also plans for a portion of the parking area of the lot itself.

“We’ve rented a number of the spaces to a number of people in the Collamer (building) and at City Hall,” says Will Borchers, manager at the Algonquin. “In a couple of weeks, we’re also going to implement a paid parking system - by the hour, or by the day.” That system will be using an app and a QR code and will feature somewhere around three dozen spaces.

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Private Parking signs have been installed in the parking lot on Broadway adjacent to the Algonquin apartments and the Collamer building.

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Election 2023: City GOP Endorses Democrat for Public Safety

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Works and Dillon Moran for Commissioner of Accounts. Additionally, Gordon Boyd was endorsed by the committee as Supervisor to represent the city at the county level.

This week, the Saratoga Springs Republican Committee announced their nomination of “three strong candidates,” said city GOP Chairman Mike Brandi. “While the current City Council and Democratic Committee consume themselves with politics and petty squabbles, the Saratoga Springs Republican Committee remains focused on what really matters: delivering candidates who will provide effective, competent, and transparent government for the residents of Saratoga Springs.”

The endorsed candidates are: John Safford for Mayor, Matt Veitch – running for reelection to a ninth term as County Supervisor, and Tim Coll for Public Safety.

Safford, a Vietnam Veteran and small-business entrepreneur, was previously unsuccessful in a 2015 bid to unseat incumbent

Mayor Joanne Yepsen and in his 2021 run for Supervisor.

Veitch has served as Supervisor since 2008, advocating for the city of Saratoga Springs at the county level.

Coll, who worked as a Special Agent of the FBI for 30 years, is seeking the position of Commissioner of Public Safety. Coll received the unanimous endorsement of the Saratoga Springs Republican Committee. He is also a registered Democrat.

“Tim Coll is indisputably qualified for this position,” said Chairman Brandi, adding that Coll will bring decades of law enforcement and leadership experience with the FBI to “repair and restore the toxic environment that is poisoning the public safety department under the current Commissioner… the Committee is proud to put politics aside to support a candidate as qualified and motivated to serve our city as Tim is.”

Coll says he decided to run because over concerns about “the potential impact of the mismanagement that currently plagues the Public Safety

Department.” Coll said after being “denied the opportunity to address the full Democratic Committee for their support,” he sought the endorsement of city Republican leadership.

“While I am a registered Democrat, I refuse to be drawn into the tribalism of Democrats vs. Republicans.”

Coll’s campaign manager is Jane Weihe, a past chair of Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee. Weihe was previously unsuccessful in her bid as city Finance Commissioner in 2007 and in a mayoral run in 1987. She is married to local political blogger John Kaufman. Coll said he plans on being on the November ballot as a Democrat with GOP endorsement.

The City Council is comprised of five councilmembers – one mayor and four commissioners. Saratoga Springs is additionally represented at the county by two supervisors. Elections for all seven seats are held every two years.

In addition to the six candidates endorsed by the city Democratic Committee overall and the three thus far nominated

by the city Republican Committee, former city Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan recently announced she will be vying for a seat as Saratoga County Supervisor, and former Public Safety Commissioner Chris Mathiesen said he will run for Mayor. All potential candidates will now be soliciting signatures in order participate in the election, making for a busy Primary and Election season in Saratoga Springs.

The 2023 Election Cycle Calendar points to Primary Elections, where applicable, on June 27, with Early Voting June 17-25. The General Election will be held Nov. 7, with Early Voting Oct. 28-Nov. 5. This year, an election will be held in Saratoga Springs for all five City Council seats – that is, the mayor and four commissioners, as well as both Supervisor positions. Countywide, registered Republican make up approximately 35.8% of all registered voters, with Democrats charting 29.2% and “blanks” - or registered voters not enrolled in any partyaccounting for 27.6%.

In the city of Saratoga Springs, that balance shifts, with SARATOGA SPRINGS - Less than 15 months have passed since the start of their respective two-year terms, and the next vote-casting day is scheduled to take place more than 33 weeks away.

Cue the candidates for the November 2023 election.

Last month, the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee announced their endorsed slate of candidates for this year’s city election. This week, the Saratoga Springs Republican Committee followed suit.

The Democratic Committee endorsed each of the five current City Council members – all of whom are Democrats. Those incumbents are: Ron Kim for Mayor, Minita Sanghvi for Commissioner of Finance, Jim Montagnino for Commissioner of Public Safety, Jason Golub for Commissioner of Public Works and Dillon Moran for Commissioner of Accounts. Additionally, Gordon Boyd was endorsed by the committee as Supervisor to represent the city at the county level.

Saratoga County – Active Voters Party A liation. Total Saratoga County Enrollment: 174,991. Graph depicts active registered voters in the thousands. Data Source: NYS Board of Elections, as of Feb. 21, 2023. Democratic Party, Republican Party, Conservative Party, Working Families Party, Other parties, Blank/Not enrolled in a party. Graph, compiled data by omas Dimopoulos.

Saratoga Springs – Active Voters Party A liation. Total Saratoga City Enrollment: 20,836. Graph depicts active registered voters in the thousands. Data Source: NYS Board of Elections, as of Feb. 21, 2023. Democratic Party, Republican Party, Conservative Party, Working Families Party, Other parties, Blank/Not enrolled in a party. Graph, compiled data by omas Dimopoulos.

BALLSTON

Bruce Ewing sold property at 631 Cindy Lane to Ryan Schuette for $290,000

Gregory McGrath sold property at 13 Chesterwood Ct to Dennis Keppler for $344,900

CORINTH

Patricia Stephens sold property at 231 Maple St to Sarah O’Brien for $165,000.

GREENFIELD

David Gurney sold property at 4333 NYS Rt 9N to Baltazar Puente for $185,000.

Stefanie Bitter sold property at 437 Coy Rd to Citimortgage Inc for $211,975

Kevin Salaun sold property at 22 Forest Dr to Murray Lawrence Realty LLC for $150,000.

HALFMOON

Rocco Maplewood Estates LLC sold property at 5201-5220 Plank Rd to Regal Apts LLC for $3,330,000.

Robin Jasmin sold property at 315 Farm to Market Rd to Bruce Tanski for $750,000

Edward Rosiak sold property at 8 Pineview to Collin Borzell for $270,000.

TP Builders Inc sold property at 4 Dutch Lane to John Moran for $674,284

Abele Builders Inc sold property at 17 Bradley Circle to Abele Homes LLC for $100,000.

Abele Homes LLC sold property at 17 Bradley Circle to Lee Ann Werner for $469,995.

MALTA

Mangino’s Restaurant sold property at 101 7th St to Town of Malta for $125,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Matthew Scoville sold property at 4 White Birch Lane to Jeffrey Hanan for $290,000

Jeffrey Dumont sold property at 184 Church St to John Hoch for $383,000

Gregory Bruno sold property at 18 Evergreen Dr to Carmella Simiele for $575,000.

Manuel Ballestero sold property at 1,19,25 Buff Rd to Buff Rd LLC for $170,125.

Steven Hachigian sold property at 24 Kaydeross Ave W to Cody Lough for $118,750

Leann Fyvie sold property at 44 Glenham Rd to Brendan Kisselback for $507,500.

Tradewinds Holdings LLC sold property at 215 Grand Ave to John Ucles for $810,000.

STILLWATER

Luther Woods LLC sold

property at 23 Winterberry Lane to Jeffrey Durant for $561,089.

Luther Woods LLC sold property at 13 Winterberry Lane to Peter Judson for $406,117.

Lori Rasmus sold property at 643 Hudson Ave to Kerry Leary for $526,500

Brian Baker sold property at 8 Barbolt Ct to David Luccarelli for $272,000.

WILTON

Jessica Huggins sold property at 12 Whispering Pines Rd to

Xiaoming Yang for $227,000.

Allen Yates sold property at 12 Nicholas Dr to Andrew Wilson for $320,000.

Edie Road LLC sold property at 10 Canon Royal Rd to Scott Hladik for $190,000

MSLC Development LLC sold property at 24 Moonglow Rd to Damian Clute for $400,000.

Karen Mars sold property at 56 Rolling Hills Dr to Richard Molea for $475,000.

Michael Bannon sold property at 22 Burnham Rd to Gilbert Prieto for $800,000.

is beautiful home at 6 Russell St Saratoga Springs was listed by Valerie ompson and Roohan Realty for $699,900.

PDT Market Preparing To Open

In Downtown Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— PDT Market, a specialty grocery store, is preparing to open in downtown Saratoga Springs in the coming weeks.

PDT Market is located at 55 Railroad Place, taking over the former Price Chopper location. The store has a wide variety of offerings, selling typical grocery items in addition to offering deli, seafood, and produce areas. PDT also offers a hot bar, a make-your-own charcuterie station, and a full-service bar, and will sell grab-and-go

foods, flowers, personal items, and much more.

Adam Foti, owner of PDT, said it is “super exciting” to be nearing an opening date.

“I’ve been in here while they’ve been finishing all the shelves and stuff, but just to see what they’re doing on the shelves, and the signage up and everything, is beyond exciting,” said Foti. “It’s such a labor of love that I’m so passionate about, that it’s just so exciting to see everything here.”

PDT’s kitchen and bar will also offer limited menus, and

cooking classes will be offered near the bar area. There are tables throughout, allowing spaces for people to sit and eat or have a drink. The bar area can also be rented out for private events.

“It’s exciting that people can sort of choose their own adventure, in a way,” Foti said. “Do you want to head toward the bar? Do you need to go shopping, because you’re looking for something specific on a shelf?”

PDT has developed its own coffee and jams that will be for sale. Foti said they are hoping to work with other local businesses, including the Schuylerville-based King Brothers Dairy.

Foti said the idea behind PDT’s wide variety of offerings is to “make your life easier,” offering a convenient space where customers can find a range of products and services.

“There’s so many different things you can do here, that you can experience it in all types of ways,” said Foti. “Our idea is that we want to make your life easier. … The idea is, no matter what you want to do, we sort of have that for you.”

For more information, visit pdtmarket.com.

Photos by Dylan McGlynn.

Saratoga National Bank Promotes Leslie D’angelico To Business Development Sales Manager

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company has announced the promotion of Leslie D’Angelico to Business Development Sales Manager.

In this new role, Ms. D’Angelico will be responsible for day-to-day management of the

Business Development Team with a focus on developing, growing and deepening new and existing relationships across the bank’s footprint and business lines. She will also continue to support the bank’s Retail Branch teams.

Ms. D’Angelico has more than 20 years of experience in

Brooklyn-Based Markstone Group Seeks To Develop Senior Living Community In Wilton

WILTON — Brooklyn-based developers The Markstone Group have proposed construction of an age 55-plus senior housing community on Route 50 in Wilton.

The community would have 390 units across three buildings at 4029 Route 50, according to minutes from the Town of Wilton Planning Board’s January meeting. The location is currently occupied by The Christmas Gift Shop.

Two of the buildings would be L-shaped and approximately 39,000 square feet, with a third, longer building of approximately 42,000 square feet set back from the other two. The buildings would each be four stories and have 130 units, according to the meeting minutes.

The project would be Markstone’s second senior living community in the Capital Region. Hamilton Parc, another adult living community, currently is under construction in Guilderland. Jacob Freund, COO of The Markstone Group, said on Monday that the

company was drawn to the area after seeing a need for such facilities.

“We researched and we saw there’s a big, big need for quality senior living, so we threw ourselves into the market,” said Freund. “There’s nothing built that’s affordable, nice, and up-to-date, with amenities, services, the whole nine yards. That’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re trying to bring a product to the market that’s going to be affordable and beautiful.”

The group is proposing indoor amenities in the third building, including an exercise room, meeting rooms, game rooms, and a kitchenette. They have also proposed amenities such as basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts, as well as a putting green, community gardens, and a dog park, according to the meeting minutes.

Rent prices have not yet been determined, with Freund saying Monday the company is still going through the entitlement process. The community is proposed to have

boulevard access off of Route 50, and would feature a center courtyard with parking in addition to parking lots on the side and in back of each building, according to the meeting minutes.

Freund said that it is important to Markstone to “make it work” for potential residents.

“It’s never too late to live a life. We want them to have quality living,” said Freund. “It’s crucial here in people’s lives, and it’s important that they have quality time with each other.”

The project will be presented to the Town of Wilton Zoning Board of Appeals on March 23, seeking approval of a variance for the occupied height of the buildings. A maximum of 55 feet is allowed, but the top 20 feet must be unoccupied, leaving 35 feet occupied. The plans call for the buildings to be within the maximum height allowed, but over the allowed amount of occupied space, according to the minutes from the Wilton Town Board’s meeting on Feb. 2.

banking, 12 of which have been spent with Saratoga National Bank and the Arrow Family of Companies. In that time, she has successfully held leadership and individual producer roles within retail banking.

Ms. D’Angelico attended SUNY Adirondack and has

completed several courses from the American Institute of Banking. She lives in Queensbury and is active in the community serving on two boards, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks and Queensbury Community Scholarship Association.

Photo provided by Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company.

How Your Will Controls Your Assets After You Pass Away

The Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets

to the named beneficiary upon your death, regardless of what your Will says.

by Matthew J. Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY

People sometimes come to me unsure about the distinction between probate and nonprobate assets. The primary distinction is that probate assets are considered to be within your probate estate and therefore are controlled by the terms of your Will. Non-probate assets are not considered to be within your probate estate and therefore are not controlled by the terms of your Will.

In order to better understand the distinction, I often describe assets as falling into one of three different baskets.

ASSET BASKET NUMBER

ONE: Asset basket number one includes all the assets you have which are titled in your name only. They are not jointly held with anyone else and they are not payable to a named beneficiary in the event that you pass away.

ASSET BASKET NUMBER

TWO: Asset basket number two includes all the assets that you have which are jointly held with someone else. These assets generally will automatically pass on to the other joint owner upon your death.

ASSET BASKET NUMBER

THREE: Asset basket number three includes all the assets you have which are payable to a named beneficiary outside of your Will. These assets will pass

These distinctions are important because your Will only controls the assets in basket number one. Examples of basket number one assets includes things such as: a car titled just in your name, stock which is only held by you, and any bank account that you have not titled in any way with someone else. Basket one assets are probate assets.

Examples of basket two assets include things such as: a home you own jointly with your spouse, a bank account you have jointly with a parent, and jointly held securities. None of these assets will be controlled by the terms of your Will if you die and are survived by your joint asset owner. Basket two assets are non-probate assets.

Examples of basket three assets include things such as: life insurance payable to a specific person or persons, retirement accounts (like an IRA or 401k) payable to a specific person or persons, and anything you have in a Trust – when the trust provisions do not make the assets payable to your estate upon your passing (which they generally do not). Basket three assets are non-probate assets.

Understanding these distinctions are critical to proper estate planning. If you meet with an attorney to discuss drafting estate planning documents like Wills and/or Trusts, you must make clear to that attorney exactly what assets you have and which basket they fall into.

People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that their Will can override the nonprobate asset character of a basket two or basket three asset. For example, they may think that regardless of who they list as a beneficiary on their IRA, if their Will leaves all their assets to their

spouse, then their spouse will receive all their assets of any type. This is not true. If an asset falls in basket number two and is joint with someone other than their spouse, then that joint owner will receive that asset upon their death. As an additional example, if an IRA is payable to someone other than their spouse, then that other person will receive that IRA upon their death.

It is critical as part of your estate planning to review the status of all your assets. To the extent you own anything jointly with someone else, you need to confirm who that joint owner is. To the extent you own anything payable to a named beneficiary, you need to confirm that the beneficiary listed is the one you wish to receive that asset upon your passing.

As you can imagine, sometimes people lose track of the status of their basket two or basket three assets. For example, they may have forgotten that the designated their four children as the beneficiaries of their IRA, even after they had a falling out with one of the children and intended to remove them as a beneficiary. These types of mistakes can lead to significant assets going to beneficiaries who should not ideally receive them.

If you are getting ready to consider estate planning, you should get together a list of your assets and determine which of the three baskets each asset falls into. That information will be invaluable in working with a professional to develop a plan that is right for you.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Senior Partner with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court Street, Saratoga Springs. Over his twenty- ve years of practice, he has focused on the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 518-5845205, mdorsey@oalaw.com and www.oalaw.com

Puzzles

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Take a different tack, Take a different tact

Take a different tack is the correct phrase. It means to take a different strategy, and it derives from the nautical term tack, which is a ship’s direction in relation to the position of its sails.

We are going to take a different tack later and focus on quality.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

Ballston Spa High School Robotics Team Prepares for Competition

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 3044 is finishing their build season and will compete in the FIRST Robotics Finger Lakes Regional Tournament on March 16-18 at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

They will then compete in the New York Tech Valley Regional Competition which will be held March 29 to April 1 at MVP Arena in Albany.

The FIRST Robotics Competition season kicked off in early January when the 2023 Charged Up Challenge presented by Haas Game Animation

was released. In this year’s competition, the FIRST Robotics Competition teams are inspired to see the potential of energy storage in a new light as they compete to charge up their communities. Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged through the FIRST Robotics Competition to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors.

The program is as close to realworld engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.

In addition to working on their robot for the 2023 season, FRC Team 3044 provided mentorship to FIRST Lego League Challenge (FLL) Teams and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Teams from Ballston Spa Central School District.

The Ballston Spa Central School District is able to offer opportunities in robotics to students through the support of sponsors including Ballston Spa National Bank, GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation, Eastern Heating & Cooling, Inc., HMS Agency, Bechtel Foundation, Generations Auto Repair, Aquatic Development Group and Coffee Planet.

Photos provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

Saratoga Regional YMCA launches 2023 Annual Campaign with $400,000 goal

that chance before, or maybe a chance to participate in youth sports programming that this made possible,” Meyers said. “This is why the Y is here. This is why we’re here in the community, and it is this annual campaign that makes it possible for us to provide these programs to everybody in the community, regardless of their ability to pay.”

MALTA — The Saratoga Regional YMCA officially began its 2023 Annual Campaign on Monday, with the goal of raising $400,000 to help ensure their services are available to all.

The campaign was launched at the Malta YMCA, and featured Saratoga Regional YMCA CEO Scott Clark and Saratoga Regional YMCA Board of Directors member Allison Meyers. Children from the Malta YMCA’s childcare center were also on hand to help kick off the campaign.

Clark said this was a great fit due to the importance of providing childcare services. The Saratoga Regional YMCA provides early learning, beforeand after-school, and preschool

programs.

“Childcare is an essential part of what is needed every day for parents to be able to work, but also develop these kids so they can grow, learn, and thrive as they move on and prepare for kindergarten and beyond,” said Clark. “The Y served last year over 1,500 kids in our childcare program, and currently is seeing about 700 children a day in childcare.”

The YMCA raised over $650,000 last year, Meyers said, emphasizing that this money helps provide opportunities to those who may not be able to afford it.

“It may have been a chance for their child to go to summer camp when they’ve never had

The kids sang ‘You’ve Got a Friend In Me’ by Randy Newman, and spoke about their favorite parts of the YMCA, with many saying they enjoy time with their teachers and friends. Clark said the song was fitting, saying the YMCA provides “that opportunity for friendship.”

“They’re staying here, spending time with their teachers, developing friendships, learning how to play, learning hopefully about the Y’s values,” said Clark.

Clark said the YMCA is “so proud” of their goal to never turn anyone away based on their ability or inability to pay for services.

“It is my hope that together, we can make an even greater impact on the health and wellness of our community in 2023 and beyond,” added Meyers.

Waterford-Halfmoon

Students And Staff Launch Shoe Donation Drive

WATERFORD —

Throughout the month of March, the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District is participating in a kindness project to help make the community and the world a better place. While the district is organizing a series of small acts of kindness that will be highlighted throughout the month, the entire school community is coming together for a shoe donation drive to help underprivileged children in Costa Rica and Africa.

The goal: collect 5,000 pairs of shoes in 15 days.

“We are working diligently to create and support a culture of kindness in our school district, and we want our students to understand how their actions, regardless of size, can have an

impact on the world around them,” said Superintendent Michael Healey. “Our message to our students is we can make a difference together as long as we continue to work together. We hope their call to action with this shoe drive will help motivate others to be kind and give back where they can.”

The Kindness Month project was created following an assembly sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization with Think Kindness founder Brian Williams. Students learned about all the work Brian has done around the world, including donating more than 300,000 pairs of shoes to schoolaged children in communities of need. As part of the assembly, Brian challenged students to

participate in the 15 Days of Kindness campaign.

Students, family, friends, and community members have been asked to clean out their closets and spare rooms for sneakers that they can donate. Every pair of sneakers collected will be packaged and delivered to orphanages in Costa Rica and Africa.

On Saturday, March 11, the Waterford-Halfmoon Parent Teacher Organization is hosting a shoe collection on the WHUFSD campus at 125 Middletown Road, Waterford. The drive will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in donating shoes is invited to come to help support the students and help them reach their goal.

Saratoga

Native to Aim High This Summer

(USAFA) Summer Seminar held annually for select High School Juniors at the USAFA Campus in Colorado.

Thousands apply each year from across the nation and even globally. After an intensely competitive application process, approximately 500-600 students will experience a week of living and working like current cadets in order to give them a taste of the military service academy experience.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— On Feb. 28, Joseph R. Lombardo, a Saratoga Central Catholic High School student, was offered and accepted a seat at the US Air Force Academy

Joseph is excited and grateful to count himself among this elite group as his future aspirations point toward a service career in the US Air Force or US Space Force.

Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

Photo provided by John Lombardo.

Food

Food and Cooking: A Bridge to Cultural Understanding

(Beet Soup)

SATURDAYS

9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL | FOOD COURT

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY

Have you eaten something that transports you back in time or to a di erent place? at sense of nostalgia may be found in a soup your mother cooked or a special dessert your family shared on a religious holiday.

Preparing, sharing, and eating cultural foods is an act that links us to many things; family history, community, traditions, and even local and seasonal ingredients.

A unique blend of cultural foods at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market has inspired a celebration of world flavors on Saturday, March 25, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the Wilton Mall food court.

The farmers’ market’s International Flavor Fest will highlight offerings from around the globe.

Your tastebuds will backpack across Europe with Sweet Prophecy’s frgál cakes from the Wallachia region of the eastern Czech Republic. Explore flavors from Scandinavia with Parchement’s Julekaker and Rugbrød, bread inspired by Scandinavian family traditions. Visit the Eastern Mediterranean with Euro Delicacies’ savory burek and classic dolma. Just to name a few stops.

Catch a flight of flavors to the Caribbean (with a touch of Trinidad and Tobago) with prepared food from Vashti’s Kitchen Delights, where herbs like cilantro and spices like cumin and cinnamon sing in dishes of pork and chicken.

Take a culinary shortcut to Asia, where warm scents of turmeric, cardamom, and chili fill the air. Daily Fresh brings curries, samosas, and mango lassies for a delicious experience from India. Bangladesh is inviting with a flavorful chicken and rice dish at Irin Wellness.

You can find many more flavorful foods from across the globe at the farmers’ market every Saturday, with special highlights and activities at the market’s International Flavor Fest on March 25.

Also, joining us for this celebration, the World Awareness Children’s Museum will bring activities and invite children to make paper fortune cookies. Families and market-goers may pick up a passport for their journey around the world at the farmers’ market, earning a prize when filling their passport with stamps from market vendors.

Reconnecting with food traditions, eating food prepared with nourishing ingredients, and slowing down to savor and experience food, creates a culture that we at the farmers’ market love sharing with the community

e Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the food court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh.

YIELDS: 6 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 50 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 4 red beets*, peeled and ½ inch diced (approx 1 ½ pounds)

• 2 carrots*, ½ inch diced

• 1 large potato*, peeled and ½ inch diced

• ½ small green cabbage*, shaved

• 2 cloves garlic minced

• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth*

• 4 cups beef broth

• 2 Tbsp dill fresh, minced

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh

• 1 tsp. lemon zest

• 1 bay leaf

• kosher salt to taste

• black pepper to taste

• sour cream optional, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

:

1. Add olive oil to a soup pot and set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add in the beets, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. Stir to combine.

2. Cook for 10 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.

3. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

4. Pour in the beef and the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the beets and carrots are tender.

5. Discard bay leaf. Stir in the fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Taste and season with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.

6. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Borscht is a traditional soup eaten in many Eastern European countries, including Ukraine, where it is an important part of culinary identity. Beets give this vegetable soup an earthy sweetness, while a dash of lemon juice and zest provide contrasting sour notes.

Adapted from the recipe by Holly Nilsson

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Euro Delicacies, Photo Provided

Vashti’s Kitchen Delights, Photo by Pattie Garrett

Borscht

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Many of us have traditional St. Patrick Day practices that we have carried over either from family or have created over the years. The holiday is honored in myriad of ways around the world, ranging from the preparation of classic Irish food like Irish Potato Pie, or the classic Corned Beef and Cabbage, to adorning homes with clever green-and-gold decorations, and even making leprechaun traps. Though the festivities have changed over the centuries, St. Patrick’s Day’s traditions still showcase much of what makes Irish culture so unique. What will bring you luck? We can hope a little luck of the Irish rubs off on us when we partake in them. We think of leprechauns’ pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, pints of Guinness, bagpipers marching, and symbols like fourleaf clovers. Originally a religious feast honoring the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has turned into a day to celebrate all things Irish. Surprisingly, the way the holiday is celebrated in Ireland looks a little different, as some of the customs we associate with it are actually Irish American traditions. But either way, we can hope a little luck of the Irish rubs

YOU’RE MY Lucky Charm

Hello my Foodie Friends!

off on us when we partake in them.

Here is a list of tools you may need to make your lucky St. Patrick day foods:

Cooking corned beef in a cast iron Dutch oven is definitely one of the preferred methods. A

Irish Potato Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 7 slices bacon (thick-cut slices), chopped

• 5 potatoes, (or 4 large) peeled and sliced thin

• 1 onion, peeled and sliced thin

Irish Soda Bread, a sweet-andsavory bread that tastes like a mix between scones and bread? This quick bread is incredibly easy to make using your cast iron skillet. We also carry scone pans to assist If you’ve got leftovers, break out the skillet for corned beef hash. The layer of food making contact

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill

• 1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half

• Salt and pepper

• Chive or scallion for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the thawed puff pastry in a 8- or 9-inch tart pan and crimp the edges. Remove the excess dough and piece it along the rim if needed to make the rim even in some places. Refrigerate the crust until ready to fill.

2. Place the butter and bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté until the bacon is crispy then toss in the onions, followed by the potatoes and dill. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Gently stir 3-5 minutes,to mix the onions and potatoes and coat in bacon grease. (The potatoes don’t need to be cooked through.) Then spoon the mixture into the crust and drizzle with heavy cream.

3. Bake on the low rack in the oven for 35-45 minutes, until the potatoes are fork- tender and the crust is golden. Rest for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped chive and cut.

Recipe courtesy of aspicyperspective.com

low-temperature oven combined with cast iron cookware creates the perfect environment for the tough meat to slowly break down, resulting in incredibly juicy, fallapart-tender slices of beef. Also, remember your Chef (cook’s knife) to help you with your Irish Potato pie (use a tart pan) with cutting your potatoes. You will need the chef’s knife for carrots and corned beef too.

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with the pan, will sear nicely, giving you crispy potatoes, while the food above it will continue to cook by the heat from the skillet. Irish lemon pudding is a favorite dessert and is easy to make. You can bake it in a springform cake pan or pie dish. As it bakes, the batter separates into two layers. The top layer has the texture of a sponge cake while the bottom layer, on the other hand, is custard-like. The pudding can

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be topped with fresh whipped cream and served with berries. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, as you prepare your lucky foods this St. Patrick’s Day. Remember my

Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take Care, John & Paula

Menu Subject To Change.

upcoming Events

Dinner for a Cause

Gateway House or Peace announces its Dinner for a Cause on Friday March 24 from 6pm-9pm

At Princepessa Elena 10 Oak St Saratoga Springs. Scrumptious Homemade Italian food, live music

cash bar, raffles galore! Win 50/50 or $10,000 ($100/ticket, only 250 tickets). Cost of admission $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Gateway House of Peace provides end-of-life care for those in need in our community. We are 100% donor driven, and we are grateful for you contribution. Buy tickets online at https:// gatewayhouseofpeace. networkforgood.com/ events/53895-dinner-for-acause

Adult Paper Album Scrapbook Class

Turn those pictures from your phone into a beautiful one-ofa-kind scrapbook album. Mary from Memory Makers will show you all the techniques for making an outstanding album to enjoy for years to come. Please bring 10-15 printed photos on a theme or just random pictures. This event is on Saturday, March 25, is free and open to participants,18 years and older. Registration is required, limit 15. Either sop in or call 518-885-5022 to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Take Out

The Old Stone Church is having its curb side pickup only chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, March 25 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinners Include Chicken and Biscuit with Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12.00. To reserve your dinner call 518-522-4482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number

of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up. For more information call Ann @ 518885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.

Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins

Opening reception on Saturday, March 25, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The exhibition will also open in our online SHOP at 5 p.m. on March 25. Both artists will be presenting workshops during the exhibition. Details are on our website. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts. org call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

vendors sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie @ 518-8856506 or email dozolins@nycap. rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Audition Announcement

Adoption Center. Or visit our website: www.adirondacon.com

Polka Dance

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

Northeast

Woodworkers Showcase

The Northeast Woodworkers Association will be celebrating 30 years of presenting one of the premiere woodworking shows in the country at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on March 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15, children under 12 free. All areas of the art of woodworking in a dedicated exhibit room featuring over 500 exhibits of original designed fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, intarsia, musical instruments, exquisite turnings, toys, accessories and all other things crafted of wood. National and regional trade vendors, offering for sale, wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products. For further information, see www.woodworker.org.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

On Sunday, March 26, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’; produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services; directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only – Sunday, March 26 and Monday, March 27. ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’, a swashbuckling musical comedy set in the late 1800s aboard the merchant ship “Kayla May”, will be performed Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 on the Malta Community Center Stage. Over 26 speaking and/or singing solo roles are available for kids, teens, and adults. An additional 10-12 ensemble roles will also be cast. Contact: Elyse Young, Artistic Director, theater@malta-town. com or 518-899-4411 x305 for an audition appointment or additional information.

Saratoga Arts Annual Members Meeting

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Saratoga Arts Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information and to register online go to saratoga-arts.org or call 518-584-4132.

ADK Tabletop Day 2023

Adirondacon presents the Tabletop Gaming Convention at the Charles R. Wood theater, Glens Falls on April 1. Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater. org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League - Adirondack Region Cat

The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245 will be hosting a Polka Dance on Sunday, April 2, from 2 - 6 p.m., to benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa. It will be held at the KOC Hall on 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20. There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country. If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745. If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518584-8547.

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each. Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie. Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates: Friday, April 7, 4 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday only. Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.

2nd Annual Awards Ceremony

The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony. The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum. org.

The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., in Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting a show during the month of March featuring selected artwork of Shenendehowa High School students. There will be 30 pieces of artwork including a variety of media. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley. She paints in acrylics, oils, and watercolors. Her exhibit includes portraits in oils and some recent works in Acrylics. Barbara will donate any proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518584-1621 to sign up.

Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40. Admission will be free with ample parking. There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis. If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them. For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@

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March 17-23

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Free Tax Prep

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville | AARP Tax

Volunteers are now taking appointments. Stop in today to schedule. Phone: 518-664-4646, meclib.sals.edu.

Fish Fry Fridays

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills | 4 – 7 p.m. Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will run through April 7. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken tenders with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.

Fish Fry Friday

Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Fish Fry Friday will run throughout Lent, February 24 - April 7. Advance call-in of orders Wednesdays - Fridays between noon - 3 p.m. Menu includes Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint$7/quart - $13); Single Order of French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Fly-In Breakfast

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 am – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. Open to the public. At 10 a.m. Patrick Chaisson, will present an exciting multi-media presentation “Wings of Victory: Aircraft Production in New York State during WWII”. Join us as Chaisson examines New York

State’s role in building warplanes for the Second World War. Chaisson will discuss such iconic airplanes as the Grumman Hellcat and Republic. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

Community Rummage

Sale and Chowder Fest

Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. –2 p.m. Rummage Sale: Clean out your garage or attic and rent a table and space for $15. For information call 518-399-2873 /email: office@ charltonfreehhold.org Chowder Fest: There is nothing like a hot cup of chowder to warm you on a cold day. Take home some delicious chowder prepared in our own kitchen - there will be a variety of chowders to choose from.

Soup-er Saturday

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will be making various soups in our church kitchen. Customers will get unlimited soup plus dunking bread & dessert. Cost is $10. The fellowship hall will be open for dining in and there will be a grab & go option. Call 518-793-1152 with questions.

Preserving Family History.

Town of Saratoga’s Town Hall, 12 Spring Street, Corner of Routes 29 and 4, Schuylerville | 1 p.m.

A Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County talk by Clifton Park Historian John Scherer. Using research, he did on Albany County’s Ten Eyck family; John will show us how he traced the ownership of 18th-century furniture and artifacts through various members to about 1960. It is a study of what generations value and preserve for their successors, and will surely invite discussion.

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Brook’s Chicken Bar-B-Q Takeout

Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 4-6 p.m. Pre-order dinners and schedule a pick-up time before Thursday, March 16 by calling 518-664-7984. Price $15 for halfchicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and cake. Pick-up window is at back of the church on Palmer Street. Dinner will be delivered to your car.

Music and More

Unitarian Universalist

Congregation of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. An evening of entertainment - Piano, Guitar, Vocals, Penny Whistle, Drums, Drama and more. Wine and homemade desserts will be available for purchase before the event and during intermission. Cost of admission $15; $40 for a family. Attendees may register to come in person to the church or to participate via zoom. For more information, call 518-5870403. To register go to: https:// uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/ musicandmore2023

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Concert: New York Dulcimer Orchestra

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. The 15-piece New York Dulcimer Orchestra’s varied repertoire includes classical favorites, hymns, spirituals, Celtic tunes, and selections from the American Songbook. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org

MONDAY, MARCH 20

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes, then we will not meet. Learn how to extend your growing space

and season! Liz Kormos will demonstrate how to successfully hang squash, cucumbers, and other veggies. She’ll share hints and secrets on raised beds. Following the presentation., there will be refreshments, a meeting and an Herb of the Month talk by a member. Dues for the year is $20. New members welcome. Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com

Parkinson Support Group

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. Guest Speaker: Gia Laruffa, PHD. Topic Psychological Assessment Evaluations. The meeting is free and open to anyone with PD, Caregivers, family and friends. Contacts: Marie Thorne, 518-8108483, softballmom300@yahoo. com or Kevin McCullough 518222-4247, kevinpmccullough@ yahoo.com.

High School Musical 2 Auditions

Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 615 Maple Avenue, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for a show that is quintessentially Summer as the gang from East High heads to the country club! Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical 2 includes both high octane dance numbers and powerful ballads from the film, creating a thrilling ensemble show that’s fun for all ages. Please prepare 30-60 seconds A Cappella or with a karaoke track, a song in the style of the show. You will be seen in the order you arrive. If you have a headshot and resume, please bring it along. Performances will be June 2 – 4. Ages 9 – 18. Fill out the online audition form prior to auditions at https://www. saratogachildrenstheatre.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Historian Tea Talk: The Mott’s Apple Empire Brookside Museum Long Room, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa | 3 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center is hosting a monthly series of informal Historian Tea Talks, presented by historians from around the county. March’s program is Halfmoon Town Historian Lynda Bryan on the Mott’s apple empire. Tea and cookies will be served. Reservations are highly

recommended as seating is limited and demand is expected to be high.

Brooks BBQ Takeout

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 3:30-6:00pm

Choose from Chicken Dinner

$14 or Rib Dinner $20. Dinners include baked potato, coleslaw & dinner roll. Drive through pick up, skip finding a parking space and getting out of the car! Bulk Orders Delivery available for orders of 10 or more. We will deliver to your home or office! Day of sales will be available, while they last. Call the Center to order now! 518-5841621

Rock City Falls: Forgotten Crossroads

Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Program. Former Milton Town Historian Karen Staulters and the Forgotten Crossroads Video. This video will take us back to the Glory Days of Rock City Falls. We’ll learn how the community grew from its early beginnings to a time when the mills flourished and how that same community responded with the closing of the mills. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY,

MARCH 22

Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 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: boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).

THURSDAY,

MARCH 23

Live Irish Music with Tim O’Shea & Friends

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs |1 p.m.

Experience the music of Ireland’s west coast with a master of the genre, Killarney’s own Tim O’Shea! His musical repertoire draws from the dance music of his native Sliabh Luachra and West Kerry folk traditions. Scones and coffee served. Please sign up, $5.

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Counting Crows / Dashboard Confessional at SPAC July 5

Vance Gilbert - Live at Caffe Lena

Sunday Night

SARATOGA SPRINGS –Singer, songwriter and performer, Vance Gilbert, will stage a show Sunday, March 19 at Caffe Lena.

Gilbert’s 14th studio album, The Mother of Trouble, is scheduled for release May 5. The songs on the LP include the stories of 4 bullies, 3 deaths (2 of them murders), 2 accidents, 2 moms, 2 black people, 1 dog, 1 ball, and 1 missed flight from a vital storyteller at the top of his game.

Blurbage: The songs on The Mother of Trouble traverse sonic landscapes including country rock, folk, R&B, Jazz, and

Americana. Gilbert is known for his wordplay, engaging and vibrant storytelling, sonic exploration, and bringing levity to the human experiences he writes about. Thirty years into his career, the songwriter’s influence can be felt

all over the contemporary Folk and Americana realm as he has helped pave the way for many of the BIPOC artists who have followed.

Tickets, more information, go to: caffelena.org.

TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue to Stage Tour at Saratoga in June

SARATOGA SPRINGS

- After performing to soldout crowds worldwide on the Butter Miracle Tour over the last two years, Counting Crows this week announced their return to the US in 2023 with the Banshee Season Tour.

After years of collaboration, cult-favorite rock band and long-time friend of the band, Dashboard

Confessional, will be joining as support on the upcoming run, with English singer/songwriter Frank Turner joining the tour for select dates.

The 56-date mega tour will kick off on June 13 in Omaha, NE, with a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, on July 5.

Tickets on sale March 17 at livenation.com

SARATOGA SPRINGSTLC and Jamaican icon Shaggy have announced they will join forces to bring their most beloved hits to stage with TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights Tour 2023.

The tour will also feature performances from special guests En Vogue and Sean Kingston. Fans can expect the artists to perform their biggest hits including TLC’s “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” “Unpretty,” and

“Creep”; Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me,” “Boombastic,” and “Angel”; En Vogue’s “Hold On, My Loving (Never Gonna Get It)”, and “Free Your Mind”; and Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” and “Take You There.”

The tour kicks off on June 1 in Pelham, AL., and includes a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, on Friday, June 16.

Tickets on sale March 17 at livenation.com.

Live at SPAC this June.

Counting Crows tour stop at SPAC this summer.

Vance Gilbert in town March 19; new album due in May.

SPAC’s CulinaryArts@ SPAC Presents: Wines of the Finger Lakes

SARATOGA SPRINGS

– Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced the latest CulinaryArts@SPAC event, Eric Asimov: Wines of the Finger Lakes, will take place 6-8:30 p.m. April 20 at Canfield Casino.

Eric Asimov, New York Times chief wine critic and author, will lead guests through an expert guided tasting of six different wines from New York’s Finger Lakes region including Riesling, the signature wine of the region, as well as a selection of reds from Ravines Wine Cellars, Forge Cellars

Thursday Deadline for Apply for Not-for-Profit Arts Grants

and Bloomer Creek Vineyard, in addition to a sparkling wine from chëpìka. Hors d’oeuvres to complement the wines will also be served.

Asimov’s column appears in the Food section of The Times. On his participation in the upcoming CulinaryArts@ SPAC event, Asimov said in a statement: “The Finger Lakes is the most exciting wine region in New York and one of the most interesting in the United States.”

Tickets cost $125 per person. Visit spac.org for details.

CAPITAL REGION –Fairgame Arts Grants - a funding opportunity for non-profit arts and cultural organizations will accept applications through Thursday, March 23 at 5 p.m.

Not-for-profit organizations based in 27 counties – including the Capital Region - are eligible to apply for grants from $1,000–$5,000, as announced by the Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame.

Since 2019, the Arts Grant has been awarded to nearly 100

non-profit arts and cultural organizations and distributed more than $300,000 in funding.

The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame was created in partnership with the State of New York and the casinos in the three gaming regions: Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, Resorts World Catskills, del Lago Resort & Casino and Tioga Downs Casino Resort. Coalition members are: Bardavon Presents (Poughkeepsie), Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (Bethel), Clemens Center (Elmira), Forum

Theatre (Binghamton), Palace Performing Arts Center (Albany), Proctors (Schenectady), Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s Auditorium Theatre (Rochester), Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs City Center, State Theatre of Ithaca, Times Union Center (Albany) and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Grant guidelines and application forms can be found at afairgame.net. For more information, contact info@ afairgame.net

Casting Call: NYCB Auditions for Local Children in Firebird SPAC Season

SCHUYLERVILLE - Saratoga

Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins, a duo exhibition showcasing two artists who are pushing the material to its limits – exerting force, pushing the clay as far is it will go - all to achieve pieces that are refined and expressive, with sculptural and functional vessels being the result Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins will run March

25 – April 29, with an opening reception on Saturday, March 25, from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Both artists will be presenting workshops during the exhibition.

Founded in 2010 by clay artist and educator Jill Kovachick, Saratoga Clay Arts Center is a ceramic art center located in Schuylerville, offering wheel throwing and handbuilding clay classes for youth and adults,

studio space and residencies for artists, and exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established clay artists. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment, and is located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www. saratogaclayarts.org call 518581-2529 or email info@ saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Local Comic to film Comedy Special March 29

ALBANY - Local comedian Erin Harkes has announced the live recording of her upcoming comedy album and live special for YouTube.

The special will take place Wednesday, March 29 at Albany Funny Bone. Doors open at 6 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Also on the bill are Jaye McBride (who recently wrapped up a tour with Amy

Schumer) and local favorite Jennifer McMullen as the host and emcee for the evening.

Harkes has been a top comic in the Capital Region for nearly a decade and performs/produces shows across the country year-round.

The recording marks a follow-up to her debut album in 2021 “Zoloft + Probation,” released on Toronto based label

Howl and Roar Records.

In addition to the recording – also to be released on Howl and Roar - the special will be taped to be released on YouTube later this year.

Tickets are available at erinharkes.com. Questions regarding tickets/reservations can be directed to the Albany Funny Bone https://albany.funnybone. com/ or 518-313-7484.

Saratoga Clay Arts Center Duo Exhibition Opening Reception March 25

SARATOGA SPRINGSNew York City Ballet will virtually audition area children to perform in the company’s production of Firebird by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins during its summer residency at SPAC from July 18 – 22.

Casting for Firebird includes roles for 14 girls from 9-12 years old who are between 4 feet 7 inches and 5 feet tall. Understudies will also be cast. Applicants should have some ballet training; however, there is no dancing involved in these roles.

The children who are selected will rehearse on Wednesday, July

19 and Thursday, July 20 from 4-6pm at the SPAC School of the Arts studios located behind the National Museum of Dance. The final rehearsal will take place on the afternoon of Friday, July 21 in the SPAC Amphitheater. Performances will be held at 7:30pm on July 21 and at 2pm on July 22. Selected children and accompanying adults must adhere to protocols imposed by Saratoga Performing Arts Center and New York City Ballet related to COVID-19.

Scheduled for two performances on July 21 at 7:30 p.m. and

July 22 at 2 p.m., Firebird will be featured as part of a program that also includes Balanchine’s Swan Lake and Robbins’ Fancy Free. Firebird illustrates an enchanting Russian fairytale and the fantastical creatures of its strange world with stunning sets and costumes designed by Marc Chagall. The children appear in the last wedding tableau.

Video submissions must be included as part of the virtual audition form found at: https:// spaceducation.wufoo.com/forms/ z12gui1x0ytvhxs/. All audition submissions are due by March 31. Visit spac.org for more details.

Saratoga Clay Arts Center new exhibition Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins, opens March 25. Photo provided.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Saratoga County

Sewer District #1 Secondary Clarifier and Electrical Upgrades as per the following:

23-SDSCEU-1E – ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

23-SDSCEU-1G – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

Bid documents may be examined on or after January 20, 2023 at the following locations:

1. Saratoga County Purchasing Department, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

2. Wright-Pierce Engineering Consultants, P.C., 6 Executive Park, Suite B, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Friday, January 20, 2023 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www. empirestatebidsystem.com Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject 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

03/17/2023, 118528

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Saratoga County

Sewer District #1 Pump Station Upgrades

Ace Pump Station Project covered by the following:

Contract No. 1, specification 23-SDACE-

1(GC) – General Construction

Contract No. 2, specification 23-SDACE-

1(E) – Electrical

A pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Ace Pump Station, 75 Northern Pines Road, Wilton, NY beginning at 11:00 a.m. No other pre-bid conference will be scheduled. Bid documents may be examined immediately at the following locations: 1. Eastern Contractors, 6 Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12250 (518) 869-0961

2. Environmental Design Partnership, LLP, 900 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518)371-7621

3. Empire State Purchasing Group, http://

www.empirestatebidsystem.com

Bid documents may only be obtained immediately from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www.empirestatebidsystem.com

Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject 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

03/17/2023, 118584

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

TO SATISFY GARAGEMAN’S LIEN

to wit: Saratoga Car Rental Inc. Dba Matts of Saratoga, 300 Maple Ave, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 NYS

DMV#:712866 (518) 587-5300

The following vehicle will be sold at public auction 9:15 AM April 3, 2023, to satisfy a garageman’s lien of the undersigned & was towed, stored and/or repaired for RE: 2019 KIA Soul VIN: KNDJN2A29K7008528; Cody J. Powell, Peter M Kobor, Santander Consumer USA, Inc. 03/17, 03/24/2023.

118550/118551

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. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Self-Cleaning Strainer, as per specification 23-SDSCS-6B.

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 03/17/2023, 118479

LEGAL NOTICE - Bp Excavation, LLC.

Is an EEO employer, strongly suggesting female and minorities to apply for open positions for job D264644. Please contact mstallman@bpexcavation.net 03/17/2023, 11297

Notice of formation of Sarah Moore

Photography, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/11/2023 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: 4733 Route 50, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118578

Notice of formation of Saratoga Sunflowers & More, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2023 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: 969 Route 29, Saratoga Springs 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118570

JCR Dock Rentals, LLC filed articles of organization with the New York Secretary of State on 3/13/2023 with an effective date of formation of 3/13/2023. Its principal place of business is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of any process shall be mailed to 20 Conklin Court, Gansevoort, NY 12831. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity for which Limited Liability Companies may be organized under Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118558

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: DG APTS LLC. Articles of organization were filed with The Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/2023 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, 15 Bennington Ave, Mechanicville, NY, 12118. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118552

Notice of formation of Safety Brothers Traffic Control L.L.C. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2023 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: 97 Reynolds Rd Fort Edward, NY 12828. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118543

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: PBA SUNSHINE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 9, 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, 160 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118520

Notice of formation of MILLION’AIRE HAIR LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2023 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: CEIRRE COLLINS, 2405 ELLSWORTH BLVD., BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 4/21/2023. 118486

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: REDWYRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 13, 2022. 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: Joseph Corrigan, 455 Moe Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118443

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: BaldwinDATA LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/22/2023. Office location: Albany NY. 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, 455 Braim Road Greenfield Center NY 12833.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118394

Notice of formation of Excelsior Provisions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/07/2022. 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: Joseph T. Moen, Esq., 63 Putnam Street, Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118382

Notice of Formation of 1480 – 1482

Route 9, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on March 6, 2023.

Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at c/o 15 Dawson Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: any lawful activity. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118388

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: HEMPHILL PLACE ESTATES LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/24/2023. 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 1316, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118375

Notice of formation of Drop Back Clothing LLC. Drop Back Clothing LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 1/19/23. Office location: Saratoga County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to 11 Timothy Dr. Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: any lawful activity. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118367

Notice of formation of Prayha LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/24/2023 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: 184 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118341

115 BNKER ST LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/13/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, LLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118297

33 DOBBIN ST LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/13/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 03/10, 03/17,

03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023. 118291

Notice of formation of My Move Manager LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on May 02, 2014. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 13 Woodmint Pl., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: any lawful activity. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118154

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF GRAY HORSE PROPERTIES, LLC. On May 20, 2019, Gray Horse Properties, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NYS Department of State (“NYS DOS”). The principal business location of the LLC is 20 Excelsior Springs Avenue. Saratoga Springs, New York. NYS DOS is designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The post office address to which the NYS DOS shall mail a copy of any process of service is 20 Excelsior Springs Avenue. Saratoga Springs, New York. The LLC is organized for the purpose of any and all lawful business. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118148

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF JC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC. On October 30, 2020, JC Property Management Group, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NYS Department of State (“NYS DOS”). The principal business location of the LLC is 24 Legends Way, Ballston Lake, New York. NYS DOS is designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The post office address to which the NYS DOS shall mail a copy of any process of service is 24 Legends Way, Ballston Lake, New York. The LLC is organized for the purpose of any and all lawful business. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118142

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF WIRED BEVERAGE ENTERPRISES, LLC. On August 22, 2019, Wired Beverage Enterprises, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NYS Department of State (“NYS DOS”). The principal business location of the LLC is 2443 Rt 9, Bldg. 3, Ste 301, Malta, New York. NYS DOS is designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The post office address to which the NYS DOS shall mail a copy of any process of service is 2443 Rt 9, Bldg. 3, Ste 301, New York. The LLC is organized for the purpose of any and all lawful business. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118136

Notice of formation of Two Somethin’ LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 01/22/2023. 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 43a Robinwood Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for the creation and deployment of innovative software to inspire progress. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118121

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED

LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:

LEADING EDGE MEDICAL, L.L.C.

Articles of Organization were filed with the

Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 27, 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, 31 Tyler Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023. 118112

30 1/2 PROPERTIES LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/10/2023. Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, 8 Huntington Ct., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

Purpose: any lawful act. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 118017

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED

LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: THE COLLECTIVE ADVISORS, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 21, 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, 126 Crescent Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 108011

Notice of formation of Grace Faith and Lace LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/12/2022 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: 24k Noble Lane Mechanicville, New York.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117995

Notice of formation of Rosey’s Renovation LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/02/2023 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: 32 Locust Ridge Drive, Corinth, NY 12822.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117989

Notice of formation of Healing Strides LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/13/2023. 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: 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Suite 21, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117975

FISHETTI ENTERPRISES LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/27/2022. Office: SARATOGA County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117969

Notice of Formation of Ferraro Amodio & Associates, LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 7/5/16. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as

agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to 38 High Rock Avenue Suite 4K, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117958

NOTICE of formation of limited liability company (LLC) for any legal purpose.

The name of the LLC is JENNERATION CONSTRUCTION LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on February 16, 2023. Office Location is 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 20 Frasier Road, Greenfield Center NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117950

ISSAC 10 LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/14/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., 9th Fl., NY, NY 10022, Attn: Philip T. Simpson, Esq. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023. 117944

Notice of formation of Toga Party Five Racing Stable, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 1/6/23. 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 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023.

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Notice of Formation of Sunwater Companies LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/11/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Law Office of Stephen Buckley, 120 Broadway #220, Menands NY, 12204. Purpose: any lawful activity. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117866

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 340 QUEENSBURY AVE LLC Notice is hereby given of 340 Queensbury Ave LLC as a domestic limited liability company. The Art. of Organization were filed with the NYS Secretary of State on 2/9/23. The Company is located in SARATOGA County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent upon whom process may be served at 20 LEONARD RD, SARATOGA SPG, NY 12866. NO registered agent. NO specific date of dissolution. The Company is organized for all purposes permitted under the laws of the State of New York. Filer: Colleen A. Dooley, Esq. PLLC PO Box 760, Latham, NY 12110. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117860

CASPER HOLDINGS LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/8/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117846

CITRINE HOLDINGS, LLC, Art. of Org.

filed with SSNY 2/8/23. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023. 117852

Notice of formation of Nail and Screw Design, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/17/2022 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: 9 Hudson Dr. South Glens Falls, NY. 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023.

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Notice of formation of a Professional Limited Liability Company. Name: Summit Psychological Services of New York PLLC. Articles of Organization were file with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/03/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address within this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC served upon him or her is 10 Maxwell Dr. #205, Clifton Park, NY 12065.  Purpose: Professional services – psychology.  02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023.

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Notice of formation of Kaliber Fitness

LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/03/2022

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: 36 Phila Street Suite 5 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/2023.

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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: 4 BRYAN, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 1, 2023. Office Location: 5 Collins Terrace, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 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: 5 Collins Terrace, 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. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023.

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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: 340 BROADWAY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 1, 2023. Office Location: 5 Collins Terrace, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 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: 5 Collins Terrace, 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. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117781

Notice of formation of Sweet Prophecy LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Department of State on 12/02/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 15 Glen Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117772

Notice of formation of KBELLEBOUTIQUE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on JANUARY 3, 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: 9 RENAISSANCE LANE, GANSEVOORT, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117742

Notice of formation of A Touch of Tranquility Wellness LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/03/2023 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: 221 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117734

LEGAL NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: XTX Systems, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 5/25/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. David Mika has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. David Mika shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 5 Southside Dr, Ste 11-337, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117702

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Vitulazio Restoration LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 2, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 47 North St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023. 117696

Notice of formation of domestic LLC named: 210 Ballston LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on January 23, 2023, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to 210 Ballston LLC, 6 Conklin Ct, Gansevoort, NY 12831, purpose is any lawful purpose., 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/03, 03/10, 3/17/2023. 117636

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Ballston Spa’s Cole Evans Wins Boys Giant Slalom State Title

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

CANANDAIGUA — There’s a first time for everything, and Cole Evans’ first skiing victory couldn’t have come at a better time.

Evans, a junior at Ballston Spa, won the NYSPHSAA State Championship in the boys giant slalom event, posting a time of 2:14.10 across two runs at Bristol Mountain in Canandaigua. Evans said it was his first-ever race victory.

“I’ve had a number of podiums, but never a win,” said

Evans. “I was pretty surprised, honestly.”

Ballston Spa head coach Mitch Huff said it is “gratifying” to see the team’s athletes have success. Evans was first coached by Huff after he began competing in ski races at Gore Mountain at a young age.

“That’s the whole purpose of why we do it, is to see these kids have success within the high school races,” said Huff. “That’s what it’s all about for us.”

Entering states off a strong regular season, Evans said he was hoping to finish in the top 10 in both the giant slalom and

the slalom events.

“Obviously I’m very competitive, but I wasn’t going to be hard on myself at all,” said Evans. “Kind of just go out, have fun, see how I do.”

Evans started in 55th place out of 64 skiers, and his first run came in at 1:08.25, the top time for opening runs. Evans said his mindset for the runs was to “hold on and stay alive.”

“It was a pretty intense course, both with the weather conditions making the snow a little bit choppy, and just the length of the course being longer than any of the regular season

courses that we were doing,” Evans said. “But there’s not a lot going on in your head while you’re going, you’re just kind of blacked out, going on ‘go’ mode.”

Huff, who was assisting other Section 2 skiers, said he did not actually get to see either of Evans’ runs, instead hearing of his early lead from another coach.

“As I get the athlete in his skis, (the coach) goes, ‘Hey Mitch, do you have Live-Timing?’, which is the app that you have for results,” said Huff. “I radioed, ‘No, I’m putting so-and-so in their boots,’ and he says, ‘Well, Cole just won the first run.’”

Evans’ second run was even quicker than his first, finishing with a time of 1:05.85. With a combined time of 2:14.10, Evans beat out Queensbury’s Hudson Montgomery (2:14.94) for the giant slalom state championship. Evans also finished 10th in the slalom.

Evans said “it feels good” to be recognized, noting that he is not only receiving congratulations from his school and classmates, but that it is also helping highlight the sport of skiing.

“I’ve had a lot of classmates congratulate me, my school has recognized me,” said Evans. “It feels good for the sport in general, which doesn’t get a lot of attention.”

Huff, along with other district parents, helped revive the Ballston Spa skiing program in recent years. The program had success in the past, with the girls alpine ski team (combined with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake)

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winning back-to-back state titles in 2011 and 2012.

“It’s been a pleasant surprise to see how many kids have shown interest in it,” said Huff, who noted he is in his eighth season as the team’s coach. “It’s very gratifying for me to see those kids progress, and have success.”

Evans said he found the balance and team aspect of the high school team to be a great fit.

“Throughout the whole season, the guys on the team are my closest friends, really, because we’re in the weight room every day,” said Evans. “We’re just spending a lot of time together, so you build the social relationship while you’re doing the sport. I think it’s really good.”

Ballston Spa’s Cole Evans (le ) and coach Mitch Hu (right) pictured a er Evans won the 2023 NYSPHSAA State Championship in the boys giant slalom (Photo provided by Mitch Hu )

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Ballston Spa Athletes Set School Records At NYSPHSAA Indoor Championships

whole second faster than the year before, her previous PR,” Preece said. “Then, all of a sudden, she ran a 40.31 at the state meet, she ran another second faster. She’s crushing it this year with getting that time down.”

Preece said it was a successful indoor season, noting that in addition to the recordsetting efforts of Hannah and Healey, the teams had strong seasons as a whole.

BHBL Grad Martin Takes Seventh At Tashkent Grand Slam

NEW YORK — A pair of athletes from Ballston Spa capped off strong indoor track seasons by setting school records at the NYSPHSAA Indoor Track Championships on March 4.

Isaiah Hannah finished third in the 55-meter hurdles at the indoor championships, with his time of 7.50 seconds setting a new Ballston Spa school record. Hannah advanced to the Nike Indoor Nationals over the weekend, placing eighth in both the 55-meter hurdles (7.66) and the 60-meter hurdles (8.17).

Ballston Spa head coach

Garry Preece said Hannah got off to a great start at the state meet, noting the senior is “one of the hardest-working kids” he has coached.

“He’s just constantly lifting, trying to get stronger, working on his starts,” said Preece. “That race, he attacked it. … It was very impressive.”

Harriet Healey placed seventh in the 300-meter (40.31), also setting her own school record. Preece said it was great

to see Healey reach a podium after competing on the Section 2 Intersectional relay team at the 2022 state meet.

Healey’s personal record in the 300-meter entering this season was 42.29 seconds, according to results posted on athletic.net. Preece said Healey cut her time down to 41.52 seconds at a meet in Boston earlier this year before setting the school record at the state meet.

“She ran in Boston this year, she ran 41.52. It was almost a

“We had our banquet (March 8), and I mentioned, if you go to MileSplit and you look at our team, you see PR after PR,” said Preece. “And we have such a young team. The girls have a very, very young team, and so do the boys.”

The Scotties’ boys and girls teams saw several highlights throughout the winter, including a sweep at the Viking Games at Hudson Valley Community College on Jan. 15. Preece said it was the first time both teams had won the invitational.

“It was a huge year,” Preece said. “There were a lot of great accomplishments.”

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN

— Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School graduate Hannah Martin took seventh place at the Tashkent Grand Slam, a main event on the International Judo Federation’s Judo Tour.

Martin, from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) in Glenville, jumped 8 spots on the 63kg world

ranking list up to #34. Hannah has only been back a little over a year since taking two years off to have a baby, and with this result qualifies for the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, May 7-13, 2023. The JMJC has now qualified a remarkable 37 athletes for the Worlds and are likely to qualify more for Doha.

Hannah Martin (in white) in the quarter nal in Tashkent.

(Photo provided)

Ballston Spa Athletes. Photos provided by Garry Preece.

Saratoga Unified Bowling Competes In Season-Culminating Event

See "Ballston Spa Robotics Team" pg. 16

See "Saratoga Clay Arts" pg. 29

e Saratoga Springs uni ed bowling team competed in the uni ed culminating event at Saratoga Strike Zone on March 9. e Blue Streaks placed fourth as a team. Bethlehem nished in rst place, with Niskayuna in second and Columbia third.

(Photo provided by Saratoga uni ed bowling coach Je rey Harrington)