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YOU VOTED FOR IT: Ballston Spa City Announces Volunteer Firefighters Resident Picks for 2024 Sacrifices Rewarded
Five projects were approved for 2024 via Saratoga Springs’ Participatory Budgeting including a bocce ball court. See Story pg. 10
Ballston Spa Education Board approves tax exemption for volunteer firefighters. Photo: Fire Department enacts ‘Smart Choices’ drill program for BSCSD Seniors this past May. See Story pg. 21
Hochul Mandate: Schuylerville Awarded INSIDE $4.5 Million to Electric School Buses TODAY Revitalize Downtown Local news never “Electric buses can cost as much as $400,000...”
See Story pg. 20
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE — The village of Schuylerville has been awarded $4.5 million to revitalize its downtown, New York Gov., Kathy Hochul announced during a recent gathering in Lake George. “When people look back and say: What was the turning point? You’re going to remember this day,” said Hochul, using a phrase often referenced by historians
regarding the 1777 battles at Saratoga and the surrender of the British army in Schuylerville as the “turning point” of the American Revolution. “This is the day it all begins,” Hochul said. “We have the 250th anniversary of the battle(s) of Saratoga coming up soon. Let’s celebrate 2027. Our goal is to greet the world with a really transformed village in time for that, so that’s the timetable we’re looking at.” See Story pg. 9
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Arts & Entertainment 26, 27 Sports
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The Unknown “King” of Ballston’s Mills by Timothy Starr | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com Jonas Hovey had only about a decade to make his mark as a manufacturing powerhouse in Ballston Spa before he died, but he was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the Paper Bag King, George West. Hovey was born September 16, 1809, in Sutton, MA. Early in life he became one of the wealthiest cotton manufacturers in the city. Seeking an area for greater expansion possibilities, he relocated to Ballston Spa with his wife in 1858. For several years, Hovey was busy acquiring property around the Blue Mill Dam that once existed across Kayaderosseras Creek. In 1861 he purchased all of the mill properties on the northeast side of town between Milton Avenue and Mechanic Street, which included three cotton mills. He also purchased land from an investment group headed by Jonathan Beach and Harvey Chapman, which included the future Bag Factory and the Union Mill buildings. This purchase included land and water power west of Milton Avenue, north of Gordon Creek, and west of the Kayaderosseras. By 1864 Hovey’s enterprises were in full swing. He was erecting a new tower on one of the cotton mills which would contain a clock and bell, and the factory was being enlarged with the addition of another story. He was also in the process of building his 6,500 square foot mansion on the corner of Milton Avenue and Prospect Street at a reported cost of $70,000 (about $1.6 million in today’s money). The Troy Times wrote in 1865 that the new residence “is nearing completion and will be unsurpassed by any similar structure in the county of Saratoga. It will be a model of architectural taste and elegance.” This stately residence would later be the home of George West and Frederick Bischoff, owner of the Bischoff Chocolate Factory, before being demolished in 1955. In 1868 the newly-formed J. A. Hovey Hook and Ladder No. 1 fire department on Bath Street
Hovey Mansion – Ballston Spa. Brookside Museum Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.
was named after him. Years later the name was changed to the Matt Lee Hook and Ladder Company, which still serves Ballston Spa today. Hovey erected some 40 tenement houses for his workers to live in at reduced rates from what they were paying at the local hotels and boarding houses. By the time he completed his expansion projects around the village, Hovey owned three cotton factories, two woolen factories, the tenement houses, the mansion, and one of the largest tracts of land in Ballston. In fact, he owned every factory in the village with the exception of the oil-cloth factory on Bath Street. Because cotton factories were labor-intensive, Hovey employed more people than any other business owner in Ballston’s history until the Haight tannery and George West surpassed his workforce size in the late 1880s. Hovey’s manufacturing empire was to be short lived. His business affairs forced him to travel a great deal, especially to New York City. His health began to suffer as the stress from traveling and mounting legal troubles took their toll. He entered an infirmary in Canandaigua and died there in 1875. His obituary stated, “poor health and an overworked mind and body combined to dethrone his reason.” His wife Fidelia
inherited the home and his several mills. With no children, she moved back to Massachusetts where she is buried alongside her husband. For over a year the Hovey Mills sat idle. No one was willing to take the risk of assuming control of several cotton factories when similar mills were closing around the country. However, the availability of this property came at an opportune time for George West. West owned several factories in villages surrounding Ballston Spa and his paper products were in high demand. At the nominal price of $75,000 he purchased the entire Hovey estate, onethird of the stated value of his property just five years earlier. West acquired four mills, the Hovey residence and 30 tenement houses in the transaction. Although Jonas Hovey does not receive as much credit as other businessmen in Ballston’s history, he left his mark during his short time in Ballston Spa by gathering a substantial number of mills under his ownership, paving the way for George West to purchase the entire property and expand into the largest industry in Saratoga County. Timothy Starr has published 20 books on local history in Saratoga County and the Capital District and is a former board member of the Saratoga County Historical Society.
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Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: Phil Barrett New Chairman, Matt Veitch New Vice-Chair in 2024 by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett was selected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and Saratoga Springs Supervisor Matt Veitch as vice-chair, during the Board’s
annual Organizational Meeting, held at the county complex on Jan. 3. Each will serve in their respective positions during the 2024 calendar year. The county Board oversees a $410 million budget and is comprised of 23 supervisors. Each of Saratoga County’s 21
Saratoga County Career Center Hosts January Virtual Workshops BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops this month: Jan. 16 at 11 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington. Jan. 23 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you
with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie. Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady. Registration is required for all workshops. Visit thejoblink. org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at 518-884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign. The Saratoga County Department of Workforce Development provides comprehensive training and employment services to residents through its Career Center and works with local businesses to attract and retain the local workforce.
municipalities have at least one elected supervisor; Saratoga Springs, and Clifton Park – the county’s most populous municipalities – each have two representatives. On Jan. 2, members of the county’s 12 Standing Committees were also announced. Each Standing Committee has 5 to 7 members. It is where discussion relative to that committee’s focus takes place, with items later forwarded to the full Supervisor Board for potential approval. The Definition and Scope of each of the 12 Standing Committees may be viewed on pages 13-18 of the county Board of Supervisors Jan. 3, 2024 meeting agenda, via saratogacountyny.gov. Newly elected Saratoga Springs Supervisor Michele Madigan was appointed to Public Works, Economic Development, and Trails & Open Space committees. In addition to his role as vicechair, Matt Veitch was appointed to the Buildings & Grounds, Human Resources & Insurance, and Trails & Open Space committees.
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors 2024 Standing Committees Airport Committee
Buildings & Grounds
Economic Development
Philip Barrett – C Ian Murray Scott Ostrander Jean Raymond Kevin Veitch
Scott Ostrander - C JD Arnold Dave Ball Angela Thompson Kevin Tollisen Kevin Veitch Matt Veitch
Eric Butler – C Ed Kinowski Michele Madigan Ian Murray Jean Raymond Mo Wright Cynthia Young
Health and Human Services
Human Resources & Insurance
Law & Finance
Diana Edwards – C Joe Grasso John Lant Ian Murray Scott Ostrander Tom Richardson Angela Thompson
Kevin Tollisen – C Eric Butler John Lant Tom Richardson Angela Thompson Matt Veitch Mo Wright
Matt Veitch – C Diana Edwards Joe Grasso John Lant Scott Ostrander Kevin Tollisen Kevin Veitch
Legislative & Government A�airs
Public Safety
Public Works
Jean Raymond – C Eric Connolly Ed Kinowski Bill Peck Kevin Tollisen
John Lant - C Eric Butler Jesse Fish Ian Murray Scott Ostrander Mo Wright Cynthia Young
Kevin Veitch – C Dave Ball Eric Connolly Diana Edwards Jesse Fish Joe Grasso Michele Madigan
Real Property
Trails & Open Space
Veterans’ A�airs
Eric Connolly – C JD Arnold Jesse Fish Sandra Winney Cynthia Young
Joe Grasso – C Eric Connolly Ed Kinowski Michele Madigan Matt Veitch
Ian Murray – C JD Arnold Dave Ball Bill Peck Sandra Winney
C - Denotes Chair
Members of the 12 Saratoga County Standing Committees for 2024 were announced Jan. 3. “C” denotes chairperson of that committee.
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Obituaries continue to page 24... Francis Morse
Eric Wood
SCHUYLERVILLE — Francis Morse passed away January 4, 2024 peacefully at his home. He was 76. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — Eric Wood passed away January 3, 2024 peacefully at his home. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Ramona Swenor SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ramona Swenor, age 90 passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Home of the Good Shepherd with her family by her side. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
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E Joseph Britton Sr.
Gregory Mark Brown
Sue Ellen Moore Walker
SARATOGA SPRINGS — E Joseph Britton Sr., 86, passed peacefully at home 12/26/2023. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those that loved him. The family would like to thank Hospice of Saratoga and his amazing, loving care givers Nancy and Destiny. Services are private. www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gregory Mark Brown, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 with his wife by his side. Calling hour 10-1, Saturday 1/13/2024 at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations to Mary’s Haven at 35 New Street, Saratoga Springs. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sue Ellen Moore Walker of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 26, 2023, at The Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs. If anyone wishes to remember her with a memorial, please choose a philanthropy of your choice. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com
Paul F. Carmel
marksmanship earned him well-deserved medals. Following his Vietnam service, he was stationed at Ft. Holabird, MD, where he contributed to Army Intelligence and attained the rank of Specialist (E-4). After his military tenure, Paul actively participated as a member of The VFW Post in Saratoga. His professional journey primarily involved various aspects of sales, including serving as an agent with Combined Life Insurance Company for many years. During his leisure time, Paul cherished the company of friends and engaged in spirited conversations on professional sports and global politics. He had a particular fondness for deer hunting in Vermont with his companions but held a genuine passion for witnessing the excitement and competition at Saratoga’s flat track. In his younger years, Paul was renowned for his slalom skiing skills on Lake George. Paul is survived by his sister, Nancy (Eric) Holm, and brothers Stephen (Bobbi), James (Sandy), Thomas (Mary), and Mark (late Karen). Additionally, he is fondly remembered by several cousins, 2 nephews, and a grandnephew.
Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/ or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, N.Y. Interment with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. The family expresses deep appreciation for the exceptional care provided by the doctors and staff at Albany VA Medical Center during Paul’s journey. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in memory of Paul be made to any veteran’s charity, a meaningful gesture that would be greatly cherished. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
FORT EDWARD — Paul F. Carmel, aged 78, from Moreau, peacefully transitioned from this world on Sunday, January 7, 2024, demonstrating remarkable courage throughout his eightyear battle with cancer. Born and raised in Cohoes, Paul was the son of the late Harvey N. and Eleanor Farrell Carmel. He cherished a profound and enduring companionship with the late Karen Quintana. Paul earned his degree from LaSalle University and subsequently served with honor as an infantryman in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a member of the Americal Division. His outstanding
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SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE Thomas Sims, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal sale of a controlled substance. Carmen Cammuso, 40, of Mechanicville, was charged with criminal contempt. Jah-sier Roberts, 21, of Troy, was charged with harassment, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Brendan Ives, 24, of South Glens Falls, was charged with DWI. Jillian Underhill, 20, of Bradford, was charged with criminal tampering, criminal mischief, and criminal impersonation. Kiara Cage, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief. Steven Shedd, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with resisting arrest, and harassment. George Chillis, 32, of Saratoga
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Springs, was charged with assault, criminal mischief, and aggravated criminal contempt.
Heather Smith, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with failure to pay service based on stealth.
Delfino Gomez, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, and moved from lane unsafely.
Mickey Grande, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with burglary.
Giselle Nadeau, 55, of Corinth, was charged with unauthorized use of vehicle. Hasson Harris Wilcher, 28, of Clifton Park, was charged with DWI, speed not reasonable, and speeding. Darrick Conners, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass. Chyeanne Jennison, 27, no address, was charged with criminal mischief, criminal tampering, and harassment. Taylor Ruddy, 22, of Greenfield, was charged with criminal impersonation. Roy Hawn, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault, and act in manner to injure child. Bryan Browne, 58, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with grand larceny.
Elijah Maxwell, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, moved from lane unsafely, and speed not reasonable. Jeffrey Salerno, 22, of Mechanicville, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. William Durfee, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass. Paul Venice, 36, of Mechanicville, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, refusal to take breath test, and act in manner injure child. George Mette, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief. Courtney Clotworthy, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief.
5 Sean Wells, 42, of Latham, was charged with grand larceny. Samuel Fowler, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief. Stephen Parker, 45, of Milton, was charged with obstruct governmental administration.
SARATOGA COUNTY COURT Brandin M. Marble, 33, of South Glens Falls, pleaded Jan. 5 to felony burglary, charged August 2023 in Corinth. Sentencing March 7. Kevin D. Johnson, 38, of Cohoes, was sentenced Jan. 4 to 2 years in state prison/10 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony sexual abuse, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Eugene R. Lavelle, 37, of Mechanicville, pleaded Jan. 2 to failure to register as a sex offender, charged November 2023. Sentencing March 5. Steven T. Stangle, 41, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Jan. 2 to felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, charged February 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing March 5.
Joseph P. Howard, 48, of Albany, was sentenced Jan. 2 to time served, after pleading to felony DWI, charged February 2023 in Mechanicville.
NEW YORK STATE POLICE Konrad D. Odhiambo, 29, of Troy, was charged with DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations, after State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle on Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Further investigation discovered Odhiambo has had a previous DWI conviction in the last 10 years, according to state police. He refused to provide a sample to determine the alcohol content of his blood. Michael D. Robyck Jr., 22, of Ballston Lake, was charged with DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations after State Police of Saratoga responded to the report of a vehicle off the roadway on Malta Avenue in Malta. He was transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where he recorded a 0.18% BAC, police said.
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Highlighted Events at Winter Nature on the Move Walks at Wilton the Saratoga Senior Center This Month Wildlife Preserve & Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — The NYS Office for the Aging Lunch Program – The Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth Services lunch program - has returned to the Center. Lunch is served daily (MondayFriday) at noon. The lunch program is available to any Saratoga County resident ages 60+. To register for lunch, and/ or learn more about transportation options, contact the Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth Services at 518-363-4020. Poetry/Story-Telling Open Mic – Friday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m. ($5 suggested donation). This program will begin with a reading by local poet David Graham, followed by open mic time. Each participant has five minutes to read two short poems or one long one. Storytellers have five minutes to tell, narrate or perform their piece. Light refreshments will be served. An Afternoon with Charlie Kuenzel – Thursday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. ($10). President of the Saratoga History Museum, Charlie Kuenzel will share history about the “Famed Mineral Springs of Saratoga” while guests enjoy food and a complimentary tasting. RSVP required. Chef Showcase – Tuesday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m. ($12). Dine-in dinner provided at the Center by the Olde Bryan Inn. Enjoy
delicious roasted pork with orange balsamic apple chutney, baked potato and side vegetables. Early registration is encouraged. Silver Sneakers & Renew Active Luncheon – Friday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join the Saratoga Senior Center and Saratoga YMCA for a Friday Funday. Lunch will be provided by Mama Mia’s while attendees play generational Trivial Pursuit, The Game of Life and Scrabble. Guests can also try out the YMCA’s SMARTfit device, designed to improve cognitive and physical well-being. FREE PRESENTATIONS Medical Aid in Dying – Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1:30 pm. Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) is a viable option for terminally ill people at the end stages of their illness, presently available in 10 states and the District of Columbia. Dr. David Pratt will present on the status of a potential Medical Aid in Dying option for New York State. RSVP required. Healthy Life, Happy Life – Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1:30 p.m. Well-being (happiness) is a threelegged stool – mental health, physical health and emotional health. All three will be explored, including “use it or lose it,” managing risks, socialization, purpose and gratitude. RSVP required. Saratoga Senior Center is located at 290 West Ave. Go to: saratogaseniorcenter.org.
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WILTON — On Mondays, Jan. 15 and 29, and Feb. 12 and 26 at 10:30 a.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks. The walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators and will take place on the NYS DEC Camp Saratoga Trails. These walks give participants an opportunity to get out
on the trails with like-minded people and observe the beauty of nature in the winter. They are geared towards gentle exercise and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register, go to: www. wiltonpreserve.org. For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
Saratoga County Gather and Dine Program Announces Winterfest Menu For Seniors BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County seniors are encouraged to celebrate Winterfest at the Department of Aging and Youth Services’ Gather and Dine locations throughout Saratoga County. Winterfest will be celebrated during the month of January and will feature a hot cocoa bar with fixings, Belgian waffles with toppings and sausage prepared by Mazzone Hospitality. Saratoga County residents ages 60 and older are invited to celebrate at their local Dine and Gather location. Reservations are required and must be made at least one day in advance by noon. Those interested must contact their preferred location
to make a reservation. WINTERFEST LOCATIONS & DATES: •Jan. 16 Moreau Community Center 518-792-6007 •Jan. 18 - Corinth Senior Center 518-654-2040 •Jan. 23 - Galway Town Hall 518-921-8799 •Jan. 25 - Saratoga Senior Center 518-884-4100 Lunch is served on site at 12 p.m. “To Go” meals are not available. Seniors with questions may contact Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services at 518-884-4100. For more information about the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services, visit SaratogaCountyNY.gov.
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Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College Seek Sustainability Fair Exhibitors For April Fair SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite sustainability-minded for-profit businesses and non-profit community organizations to apply to be exhibitors at the third annual Saratoga Sustainability Fair. The Saratoga Sustainability Fair will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. “The Saratoga Sustainability Fair is an exciting opportunity for community members to discuss sustainability, connect with local sustainable businesses and organizations, and learn about innovative climate solutions and ways to get involved,” said Kelsey Trudell, Sustainable Saratoga’s Executive Director, in a statement. “Planning is underway for the 2024 Sustainability Fair, and we have now opened the call for vendors to table in
Saratoga Sustainability Fair in 2023. Photo: Scott Bergmann Photography.
the exhibit hall.” To apply for your nonprofit organization or forprofit sustainable business to participate in the exhibit
hall visit sustainablesaratoga. org/projects/saratogasustainability-fair/. Interested sponsors should contact: kelsey@sustainablesaratoga.org
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Friday Through Monday: City Finance Commissioner Minita MLK Saratoga Presents 2024 Sanghvi Announces Candidacy for Dr. King Celebration Weekend State Senate Seat Held by Tedisco by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Minita Sanghvi has announced her candidacy for the 44th State Senate District in New York’s Capital Region. Sanghvi, a Democrat, plans to challenge the seat currently held by Republican Jim Tedisco. The 44th Senate District includes Saratoga County, Niskayuna, and the city of Schenectady. “I’m running for State Senate because we deserve better,” Sanghvi said, officially announcing her candidacy Jan. 8. “We need a leader who will put people ahead of partisan politics in Albany. I’m not a politician. I’m a parent, business educator, and fiscally responsible public servant. And I’ve built a record of listening to people and working with others to deliver results.” Born to a conservative family of entrepreneurs and innovators in India, Sanghvi earned a degree in accounting and an MBA, and immigrated to the United States in 2001. She has taught business at Skidmore College for nearly 10 years, and in 2021 was first elected to serve as the Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner. Sanghvi was re-elected city Finance Commissioner last November and on Jan. 1 began her second two-year term in the
Minita Sanghvi, Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner has announced her candidacy for the 44th State Senate District.
position. With that term slated to last through 2025 and State Senate Elections taking place in November 2024, it is currently unclear how and when her seat at the City Council will be affected. There are approximately 226,000 active registered voters in the 44th State Senate District – about 176,000 in Saratoga County and 50,000 in Schenectady County, according to the state Board of Elections. Of those, just under 76,000 are registered Democrats and just over 71,000 registered Republicans, with the districtwide balance comprised of about 15,000 registered with other parties, and 64,000 “blanks” – those registered to vote but unaffiliated with any party. State Senators serve twoyear terms. In November 2022, James Tedisco (R, C) defeated Michelle Ostrelich (D, WF).
Sanghvi listed securing infrastructure dollars for bridges and roads, getting more state aid to counties and cities, helping to revitalize downtowns, bringing green and high-tech jobs to communities, and establishing “an innovation corridor” that connects Schenectady and Saratoga among her priorities. If elected, Sanghvi will be the first openly gay and first woman of color to represent New York’s 44th State Senate District, and the first openly gay woman in the New York Senate. “I believe in protecting rights and freedoms for all residents, no matter where they live or what political party they belong to,” Sanghvi said in a statement. “I’ll protect women’s access to health care, defend LGBTQ rights, and ensure everyone has an equal shot at the same American Dream this country has given to me.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS — MLK Saratoga’s Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend, to celebrate and reflect on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., features a series of events from Friday, Jan. 12 through Monday, Jan. 15. FRIDAY, JAN. 12 Dr. King Challenge 5:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway. Hosted by MLK Saratoga and curated by the Capital Region’s DJ Hollyw8d, featuring several performing artists. Reception, food, cash bar, fun art projects for kids, face painting, Photo Booth, dancing. Family Friendly. SATURDAY, JAN. 13 Sing A Song Of Gladness - 11 a.m.–Noon at Unitarian Universalist House 624 N. Broadway. A sing-along for all ages; join folksinger Dan Berggren, the Division Street School Song Writers Club, and the Rev. Joe Cleveland from the Unitarian Congregation for a sing-along of songs about love, peace, justice and community. Yaddo Presents: Vision Portraits, with Filmmaker Rodney Evans - 5-7:30 p.m. Nancy DiCresce Room, The Pines, Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Yaddo presents a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with a film screening of Vision Portraits by Yaddo artist and filmmaker Rodney Evans. The event offers audience members an
opportunity to shift their perspective by participating in a film experience with augmented glasses and open-audio description. Reservations Required. Enter SPAC Through The Hall of Springs Gate. Beloved Community Party - 7-11 p.m. at Frederick Allen Lodge, 69 Beekman St. Join friends and neighbors for a rocking and joyful night of community and dancing. Food, cash bar, and live music from Out of the Box. SUNDAY, JAN. 14 Introduction To Restorative Practices for Youth and Adults - 1-3:30 p.m. at Dutcher Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. An interactive program to learn about and experience restorative practices - what they are, how they are used, and local efforts to integrate restorative values and practices in our community. Panel discussion, interactive exhibits with adults and youth who use restorative practices in various settings, community building games, talking circles and snacks. Youth and adults are encouraged to attend and participate. MONDAY, JAN. 15 MLK Day Of Service - 9:3011:30 a.m. at Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. All events are free & open to the public. For more details and information, go to: www. mlksaratoga.org/2024-dr-kingcelebration-weekend.
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Schuylerville Awarded $4.5 Million to Revitalize Downtown; Water System Infrastructure Still A Need – Meeting Jan. 22 continued from front page... The $4.5 million awarded Schuylerville in the NY Forward grant measures about three times the village’s annual general fund budget and will be used to partially aid a handful of large projects. Among them are improvements to building facades, fixing broken culverts to revitalize the canal way, assisting the eventual development of a proposed multi-use building at a key location on Broad Street that currently sites vacant property, and helping fund a multi-year, multi-million-dollar project at Fort Hardy Park. Schuylerville, which calls itself “America’s Most Historic Village” is home to about 1,400 residents. In 2022, its Village Board of Trustees appointed a 7-member committee for the NY Forward Task Force to lead the public participation and grant-writing process, and subsequently submitted a letter of intent to apply for the $4.5 million NY Forward Grant. Timewise, most, if not all the projects, are anticipated to first “break ground” in 2025, Schuylerville Mayor Dan Carpenter said during the monthly village board meeting Jan. 8. The Fort Hardy Park project specifically, will likely result in a potential tax increase in order to see the $20 million, 20-year project through to its completion - a tax burden shouldered by households in the village, which currently number about 700. Any such increase related to the park, however, would be “miniscule,” compared to the
more immediate circumstances regarding the infrastructure of the local water system as it pertains to Schuylerville and the neighboring village of Victory, the mayor cautioned. A handful of years ago, the Schuylerville-Victory Board of Water Management (SVBOWM) retained C.T. Male Associates to prepare a Water System Master Plan. That 51-page report was released In May 2020 and notes that “the majority of the water mains within the Villages of Schuylerville and Victory are 100 to 120 years old and are well past their useful life.” Included was a $7 million water project infrastructure upgrade, Mayor Carpenter said. Most of the funding for the upgrades has potentially been identified, Carpenter added, but the SVBOWM has yet to act on securing the funding. “This water upgrade is going to affect both villages… inaction is going to cost us.” Costs associated with the upgrades would be shared by the two villages. “Our water rates are going to go up – and that’s nothing to do with the (downtown revitalization) project we’re talking about today,” Carpenter said. “When people are upset about taxes going up because we’re improving the village, because we’re bringing in new businesses and we’re doing an upgrade to the park – the amount is miniscule compared to what will happen with the water if they continue to do nothing. “That’s going to be because for the past 30 years we’ve had an aging infrastructure and we’ve had our head in the
sand. We have done nothing to update or fix it and have been doing emergency repairs for the past 30 years,” Carpenter said. “Sitting down with CT Male, we identified that had we applied last year – in early 2023 – almost 75% of the ($7 million) cost of that water upgrade should have been eligible to be covered by grants. But, I cannot promise you if the Water Board takes another year that it’s going to be covered 75%.” The Schuylerville-Victory Board of Water Management holds meetings monthly. The next scheduled meeting will take place 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22 at Victory Meeting Hall, 23 Pine St. in Victory Mills.
Color-coded rendering by phases of Schuylerville’s Revitalize Plan.
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You Voted for it: City Announces Resident Picks for 2024 - Farmers’ Market Amenities, a New Bocce Ball Court by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi on Jan. 2 announced the top vote-getters of the Saratoga Springs Participatory Budgeting project as selected by city residents. “Participatory Budgeting is truly democracy in action,” Commissioner Sanghvi explained. The Finance Department first launched pilot project in Spring of 2022 of Participatory Budgeting – as a democratic process in which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. “It’s a great project that allows people to come to City Hall with their solutions. If they see something they think will make our city better that they would like our city to be doing more of, they have an avenue to come to us and request funds for it,” Sanghvi said. A volunteer committee evaluates the submitted potential projects, and items are placed on a ballot and put to a public vote. In 2022, the City Council approved nine total projects for funding, ranging from an
Five projects approved for 2024 via Saratoga Springs’ Participatory Budgeting.
Urban Forestry Project to a free Community Art Program to a Dog Park Water Fountain. For 2024, the Saratoga Springs City Council approved to allocate $62,500 to five projects. THEY ARE: • Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market Program Support. Total Cost: $12,000. Location: Saratoga Springs Farmer’s Market, 112 High Rock Ave. Support nutrition education with an 8-week Saturday Farmers’ Market program called the Fresh Tent – which offers food sampling of fresh or prepared foods made with locally sourced farmers’ market
products; Information on inseason fruits and vegetables, how to shop at the Farmer’s Market, NYS nutrition assistance programs and recipes using seasonal ingredients; An educational food-related activity for children; a $2 coupon for all visitors/participants for spending on Farmers’ Market products. The program will be free and open to the community. Submitter: Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market Association. • Bocce Ball Court. Total Cost: $13,000. Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, 10 Adams Road. Construction of one bocce ball court in Veteran’s Memorial
Park. Submitter: Individual. • Opera Saratoga Family Programming. Total Cost: $15,000. Location: Opera Saratoga, 19 Roosevelt Drive. Produce five outreach opera performances in Saratoga Springs and the State Park for children and family’s education and enjoyment. Submitter: Opera Saratoga. • Solar Charging Bench for Public Library. Total Cost: $12,500. Location: Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Provide a convenient and clean energy charging source for electronic devices to Saratoga Springs residents and visitors. Located outside of the
Saratoga Springs Public Library. Submitter: SSPL. • Lake Ave School Centennial Celebration. Total Cost: $10,000. Location: TBD, Lake Avenue School, 126 Lake Ave. Celebrate Lake Ave Schools’ upcoming centennial by recording oral histories and memories, photograph mementoes and produce an exhibition for display at the Saratoga Springs Public Library (location pending); intended to promote intergenerational conversation, as Lake Ave was once the high school and junior high building and is currently the elementary school. Submitter: Lake Avenue PTA.
Week of January 12 – January 18, 2024
MALTA NYS Energy Research and Development sold property at 30 and 10 Hermes Rd to Hermes Development for $1,300,000 Sharon Weaver sold property at 5 Arrowwood Pl to Zuzana Bystrianska for $239,900 Gari Calvert sold property at 266 Old Post Rd to Drew Fitzgerald for $858,500 James Henzel sold property at 71 Meadow Rue Pl to Sean Tozier for $285,000 This week's home at 14 E Harrison St. in Saratoga Springs listed by Gary Squires from Roohan Realty and sold for $395,000
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Haley Roberts sold property at 30 Brookline Dr to MichelleCameron for $280,000
Sara Pandori sold property at 2781 Galway Rd to Andrew Louttit for $374,400
Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 12 Paddock Pl to Collin Rostohar for $724,859
Jeannine Camp sold property at 4494 Jersey Hill Rd to David Arnold for $750,000
GREENFIELD
Michael Doyle sold property at 49 Timber Creek Dr to Joseph Careccia for $565,600
Ryan Jacksland sold property at 10 Acer Dr to Luis Gutierrez for $330,000
CORINTH
Donald McNeill sold property at 8 Humes Rd to Zachary Cutler for $930,000
Leon Hickok sold property at 748 County Route 25 to Amy Sprague for $16,000
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Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 41 Wiggins Dr to Neil Schachter for 499,000
MILTON RSD Development LLC sold property at 7 Encore Dr to Richard Quinn for $786,959 Connie Crosstyrk sold property at 35 Ichabod Lane to Wesley Hills for $400,000 Hilton Tallman sold property at 576 Acland Blvd to Jaime Posada for 445,000
SARATOGA Paul Matey sold property at 698 NYS Rt 29 to Tradewind Residential LLC for $275,000
Thomas Macica sold property at 118 Cty Rt 67 to Scott Mears for $330,000
Albert Camanes sold property at 22 Central Ave to Diana Cichello for $705,000
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Patrick Stewart sold property at 326 Ballston Ave to Lynettte Volk for $875,000
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 31 Knollwood Dr to Rachel Kennedy for $580,000.
Caroline Franklin LLC sold property at 106 Caroline St and 33 Franklin St to Green Springs Capital Group LLC for $3,300,000
Andrew Barbarino sold property at 54 Sheffield Rd to Thomas O’Donnell for $570,000
Brian Roden sold property at 19 Van Dorn St to Jami Chiusano for $439,000 RSW Properties Toga LLC sold property at 18 Marion Ave to Jan Trypaluk for $320,000 Anthony Aquino sold property at 1 Marjorie Dr to John Wilson Post for $370,000
Debra Hewitt sold property at 4 Killarney Ct to John Russo for $400,000 Forest Grove LLC sold property at 5 Ocala Ct to Warren Depace for $713,807 Jeffrey Seagrave sold property at 72 Claire Pass to Timothy Delaney for $480,000 Andrew Jarosh sold property at 7 Paddington Dr to Sai Aung for $725,000
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Cantina Raising Funds for Saratoga Bridges Snider Fashion Jonathon Norcross Closes Saratoga Store bySaratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cantina Restaurant in downtown Saratoga will be raising funds for Saratoga Bridges on January 17
from 4 to 8 p.m. During that time frame, 33% of customers’ bills will be donated. Reservations are encouraged and patrons interested in donating should tell their server. According to its website, Saratoga Bridges’ mission is
to “empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families to identify and pursue their life goals through knowledge, collaboration, experience.” Cantina is located at 408 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
WMHT Names New Chief Advancement Officer
The store’s former location on Congress St. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Designer Staci Snider’s fashion store in downtown Saratoga Springs closed its doors at the end of December. Snider will relocate to Raleigh, North
Carolina, according to a statement released on the company’s social media pages. Snider’s garments will continue to be made in New York City and available for sale online. Snider Fashion, formerly located at 18 Congress Street, first opened its doors in 2019.
TROY — WMHT Public Media, a radio and television organization based in the Capital Region, has named Patrick Carpenter its new vice president, chief advancement officer. Carpenter previously served as senior director of development for New England Public Media, where he led a fundraising team and increased
mid-level fundraising by 70% last year, according to WMHT. WMHT Public Media’s services include WMHT-DT (17.1), WMHT-Create (17.2), WMHTWorld (17.3), WMHT PBS Kids (17.4), WMHT-FM 89.1 & WRHV-FM 88.7 (classical public radio), and WEXT Radio 97.7/106.1 (AAA public radio). For more visit wmht.org.
Photo of Patrick Carpenter provided by Madison Bell.
Real Housewives Star Coming to Saratoga for Mardi Gras Fundraiser by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dorinda Medley, star of the hit Bravo reality series “The Real Housewives of New York City,” will be a special guest at Hattie’s Mardi Gras fundraiser party at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday, January 27. The beneficiary of this year’s event is the SEAT Center Culinary Lab, an organization that trains young people for
careers in the culinary and hospitality industries. Ed and Lisa Mitzen, co-founders of Business for Good, will host the party. Hattie’s Mardi Gras will feature New Orleans-style food, as well as live music from DJ Fernando Bustamente and Garland Nelson with Soul Session. “Hattie’s Mardi Gras is one of the biggest parties of the year and with Dorinda in the house, we know it will be a night to remember,” said Ed Mitzen. Last year, more than
Flier image for Hattie’s Mardi Gras 2024 event via Eventbrite.
$100,000 was raised for charity. Tickets for this year’s event can be purchased at eventbrite. com/e/mardi-gras-2024tickets-770572401797.
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Backstretch Nonprofit Names New Executive Director by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Backstretch Employee Service Team of New York (BEST) has named Nancy Underwood as its new executive director. Underwood previously directed BEST’s work at the Saratoga Race Course from 2014 until the end of 2023. Last year, BEST opened a health care clinic on the Oklahoma side of the track. “BEST is successful because of the dedication of our staff, volunteers and healthcare providers,” said Underwood. “I am honored for the opportunity to lead this organization at a time when the future of
Photo of Nancy Underwood provided by the New York Racing Association.
thoroughbred racing in New York State is so bright.” Underwood succeeds Paul Ruchames, who retired in December after serving as BEST’s executive director for 14 years. According to its website, BEST is a nonprofit organization “devoted to resolving
the health and social needs of the several thousand barn area (“backstretch”) workers of the Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga racetracks by providing on-site counseling and primary healthcare services, access to health insurance, and case management assistance.”
Winslow’s Restaurant Sold to New Owners by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
WILTON — Winslow’s Restaurant in Wilton, first built in 1948, is entering a new era after 75 years of family ownership. Jeff Baker, grandson of the original owners, announced last week that he’s sold the business. “Most of you know that I got hurt last winter, I’m still not fully recovered,” Winslow wrote in a Facebook post. “The opportunity popped up to sell the restaurant, so I felt it was probably the right thing to do. The new owners are going to keep it Winslows [and] add some new dimensions.” Jeff Baker began working at the restaurant in 1984, according to Winslow’s website. He’s a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He purchased the restaurant from his grandmother in 1989. “These past 40 years have been a real blast. There’s been a lot of ups and downs, but mostly ups,” Baker said. “I tried
Winslow’s Restaurant. Photo by Susan Blackburn Photography
to keep the restaurant the way my grandparents did, and I met so many people along the way, both customers and employees,
so many really good people.” Winslow’s Restaurant is located at 801 Saratoga Road in Wilton.
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Investing in an Election Year: THE DOS AND DON’TS
by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial
for Saratoga TODAY There’s no shortage of headlines and uncertainty surrounding the stock market in an election year. Investors are often left wondering if they should make changes to their investment strategy or sit tight and wait for the dust to settle. While it may be tempting to make impulsive decisions based on election-year jitters, there are a few key dos and don’ts to keep in mind when it comes to investing during this tumultuous time. DO: DIVERSIFY Y OUR PORTFOLIO Diversification is always a sound approach to investing, but it becomes even more crucial during an election year when the
market can be especially volatile. By spreading your investments across different asset classes and sectors, you can help mitigate the risk of being overly exposed to a single election outcome. Consider allocating your assets across a mix of stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities to help weather potential market turbulence. DON’T: MAKE PREDICTIONS BASED ON THE ELECTION OUTCOME It’s tempting to speculate about how the election results will impact the stock market. However, attempting to predict the market’s movements based on election outcomes is a risky gamble. History has shown that the market’s response to election results is often unpredictable, with both positive and negative reactions to different election outcomes. Instead of trying to time the market based on election predictions, focus on a longterm investment strategy that aligns with your financial goals. DO: STAY INFORMED During an election year, it’s essential to stay informed about the policies and proposals put forth by the candidates. Certain industries and sectors may be more affected by specific policy changes, and staying abreast of
these developments can help you make informed decisions about your investments. Stay informed about economic indicators, geopolitical events, and market trends to make strategic investment choices that align with the evolving political landscape. DON’T: MAKE EMOTIONAL DECISIONS Market volatility can evoke strong emotional responses, leading some investors to make impulsive decisions that can negatively impact their portfolio. Making investment decisions based on fear or greed is rarely a winning strategy. Avoid knee-jerk reactions to electionrelated news and maintain a disciplined approach to investing. Keep your long-term goals in mind and resist the urge to make drastic changes based on short-term market movements. DO: LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES Election years can create unique investment opportunities, as market volatility may drive stock prices down, presenting attractive entry points for long-term investors. Consider taking advantage of any market dips to add quality investments to your portfolio at reduced cost. Keep an eye out for undervalued assets that have strong growth potential and consider using dollar-cost averaging to gradually invest over time, reducing the impact of shortterm market fluctuations. DON’T: NEGLECT YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN Regardless of the election
cycle, it’s important to stick to your financial plan and investment strategy. Revisit your asset allocation, risk tolerance, and investment objectives regularly to ensure that they align with your long-term financial goals. Avoid making drastic changes to your investment strategy based on short-term events, as this can derail your progress and undermine the effectiveness of your financial plan. Investing in an election year requires a disciplined and informed approach. By diversifying your portfolio, staying
informed, and avoiding emotional decision-making, you can navigate the market uncertainty and potentially capitalize on investment opportunities. Keep in mind that market volatility is a normal part of the electoral cycle and maintaining a long-term perspective is key to successful investing during election years. Stephen Kyne CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs. Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., SEC registered investment advisors. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities. 18 Division St, Ste 202, Saratoga Springs. 518-5834040. Asset allocation and diversification are approaches to help manage investment risk. Asset allocation and diversification do not guarantee against investment loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Dying Without a Will in the State of New York What Determines Who Receives Your Assets?
by Matt Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY I have written from time to time about what happens if you die without a Will in the State of New York. If you die without a Will, the New York rules of intestate succession will apply. I have received a lot of questions on this topic recently, so I thought it would be useful to put together the following list of questions and answers to address key issues related to intestate succession. What are the laws of intestate succession? What your family inherits under the rules of intestate succession are determined by section 4-1.1 of the New York Estates Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL). This law determines which of your relatives receive your assets. If I die, will my spouse receive all my assets? If you are survived by just a spouse, then yes. If you are survived by a spouse and children, then your spouse will receive the first $50,000 of your estate and the balance will be split equally between your spouse and your children. What if my spouse predeceases me and I am survived by children? In that case, your children will each receive an equal share of your assets. What if I die and do not have a spouse or children? In that case, your assets go to your parents. If your parents have both predeceased you, then your assets will go to your siblings. If you die with
no surviving spouse, children, parents, or siblings, then your estate will be inherited by more distant blood relatives. How are relatives by marriage considered? Other than your spouse, relatives by marriage, i.e. a daughter-in-law or son-in-law, do not receive anything from your estate under the laws of intestate succession. Are there any exceptions to these rules? Yes. Your spouse and children are entitled to certain family exempt property pursuant to New York EPTL section 5-3.1. For example, if you die, your spouse is entitled to your car up to a value of $25,000 outside of the intestate succession rules. In addition – and this is very important – these rules only apply to assets you owned in your name only. What do you mean by assets owned “in your name only”? By “in your name only”, I mean it would exclude assets that you held jointly with someone else, assets that are payable to a named beneficiary upon your death, and assets held in trust. What happens to those types of assets? Assets held jointly with someone else, i.e. a piece of real property owned with a sibling, would go to that surviving joint owner. Assets payable to a named beneficiary, i.e. a life insurance policy, would go to that named beneficiary. Assets held in trust would go to the listed beneficiaries in the trust. Should I just rely on the rules of intestate succession for my estate? That would generally not be a good idea, because the
rules of intestate succession may not be consistent with your wishes. For example, most married couples would like their entire estate to be left to their surviving spouse, even if they leave children behind. The expectation is that the surviving spouse would then provide for the children. If you die without a Will and have a spouse and children, part of your estate will go directly to your children – which is likely inconsistent with your wishes. Are there other reasons to have a Will? Yes. A properly drafted Will can also allow you to take advantage of tax planning techniques that may reduce the taxability of your estate. In addition, if you have minor children, a Will can provide for
your wishes regarding their care if you pass away before they reach the age of eighteen. In your Will, you can nominate guardians of their property and person who will act as their surrogate parents in the event you pass away during their minority. The rules of intestate succession in New York provide a “default” plan for the inheritance of your estate. Unfortunately, this default plan may not be consistent with your desires regarding the disposition of your assets or the handling of your family affairs. In order to ensure that these
issues are properly addressed, it is important to have a Will in place. To discuss drafting a Will consistent with your wishes, you should contact an experienced estate planning attorney near you. Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Shareholder with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court Street, Saratoga Springs. Over his twenty-seven years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 518584-5205, mdorsey@oalaw.com and www.oalaw.com.
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WINTER EYE EMERGENCIES: BE PREPARED MID-JANUARY
by Susan Halstead, ABOC, FNAO for Saratoga TODAY As the winter chill continues to embrace us, it’s essential to recognize that the season brings unique challenges to our eye health. From frigid temperatures to blinding snow glare, winter can pose unexpected
threats to our vision. In this mid-January eye emergency guide, we’ll explore potential hazards and equip you with the knowledge to safeguard your eyes during the winter months. SNOW GLARE AND UV PROTECTION: The serene blanket of snow may dazzle, but it also intensifies sunlight. Snow glare is a genuine concern for eye health. Equip yourself with quality sunglasses that have both anti-glare and UV protection to shield your eyes from harmful rays, even on overcast days. Verify their protection with your eye doctor or optician by bringing them along to your next appointment. Remember, not all sunglasses provide the same level of protection! DRY EYES IN THE COLD: Winter’s crisp air tends to be
dry couple this with indoor heating systems and this can lead to uncomfortable dry eyes. Stay ahead by using ***brand name preservative-free artificial tears to maintain moisture and consider protective eyewear that prevent dry air from attacking the corneas, Increase hydration during the winter months by consuming more water and less caffeine and alcohol which also contribute to dry skin and eyes. WIND-INDUCED EYE IRRITATION: Winter winds can be harsh on the eyes, causing irritation and discomfort. Wear hats, goggles or glasses with side shields to minimize exposure when engaged in outdoor activities. Even shoveling for a few hours can result in overexposure to harsh outdoor conditions which is why you should keep ***brand name preservativefree lubricating eye drops handy to soothe any irritation caused by the relentless winter winds. SNOW AND ICERELATED EYE INJURIES: Engaging in winter sports or activities like sledding, skiing, skating and snowball fights carries a risk of eye injuries. Prioritize protective eyewear (and headwear) for these activities and be aware of potential hazards. Remember, even a
minor injury should be treated promptly to prevent complications. It is not uncommon for a fall that results in a blow to the head to cause new light flashes and floaters which are often indicators of an eye emergency. INDOOR HEATING AND EYE HEALTH: While indoor heating provides warmth, it can also contribute to dry eyes. Maintain optimal humidity levels indoors, using humidifiers if necessary. Take breaks from direct heat sources to give your eyes a chance to recover and reduce the risk of discomfort. RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF TROUBLE: Understanding the signs of potential eye emergencies is crucial. If you experience sudden vision loss, severe pain, or trauma to the eye, seek immediate medical attention. A sudden onset or increase in floaters or light flashes should prompt an immediate call to your eye doctor. Don’t ignore symptoms, as swift action can make a significant difference in preventing vision loss. CONCLUSION: As we navigate the winter landscape, being prepared for potential eye emergencies is as crucial as bundling up against the cold. By understanding the
risks associated with snow glare, dry air, and winter activities, you can take proactive steps to protect your eyes. Stay vigilant, incorporate protective measures, and remember that your eye health is a priority, even in the heart of winter. Armed with knowledge and preparedness, you can enjoy the beauty of the season while safeguarding your eyes and your vision which is precious. (***please note that several “store-brand” eye lubricating drops have recently been recalled by the FDA while to date, no “brand-name” drops have been affected. Please see link for complete list. www.fda.gov/drugs/ drug-safety-and-availability/ fda-warns-consumers-notpurchase-or-use-certain-eyedrops-several-major-brandsdue-risk-eye#eyedrops ) Susan Halstead is a Nationally and NYS Licensed Optician and is the Owner of Family Vision Care Center at 205 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. FVCC has been serving the Saratoga County Community since 1920 with Susan as its third owner. Susan can be reached for comments or questions via text or call 518584-6111 or email Susan@ familyvisioncarecenter.com
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Chiropractic Care and Spinal Stenosis: A Holistic Approach to Managing the Condition
by Dr. Matt Smith, DC for Saratoga TODAY INTRODUCTION: Spinal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression and irritation of the spinal cord and nerves. This can result in chronic pain, reduced mobility, and other related symptoms. While there are various treatment modalities available, this article focuses on the potential benefits of chiropractic care in managing spinal stenosis. Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach to improving spinal health and alleviating the discomfort associated with this condition. U N D E R S TA N D I N G SPINAL STENOSIS: Spinal stenosis can develop due to aging, degenerative changes in the spine, or spinal disc herniation. As the spinal canal narrows, it exerts pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, leading to pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling sensations in the affected areas, such as the neck, back, or legs. Traditional treatments for spinal stenosis typically involve pain medication, physical therapy, and, in severe cases, surgery. However, chiropractic care offers an alternative and potentially effective solution. CHIROPRACTIC CARE APPROACH: Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship between the spine’s structure and its function, emphasizing the body’s innate ability to heal itself. By employing hands-on spinal manipulation techniques, chiropractors aim to restore normal spinal alignment, reduce
nerve irritation, and improve overall spinal health. When it comes to spinal stenosis, chiropractic care can provide several potential benefits. 1. Pain Management: Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve pain associated with spinal stenosis. By targeting the affected area, chiropractors can alleviate the pressure on the spinal nerves, reducing inflammation and pain. This drug-free approach allows patients to manage their discomfort without relying solely on medication, avoiding potential side effects. 2. Improved Mobility and Function: Spinal stenosis often restricts movement and leads to decreased flexibility. Chiropractors utilize various therapeutic techniques, such as spinal adjustments and mobilizations, muscle stretching, and strengthening exercises, to promote better mobility and restore normal range of motion. Furthermore, chiropractic care can help enhance overall body function, which may facilitate daily activities affected by spinal stenosis. 3. Individualized Care: Chiropractors consider each patient’s unique needs and tailor treatment accordingly. They assess the patients’ spinal alignment, posture, muscle imbalances, and other factors contributing to their spinal stenosis symptoms. By providing individualized care, chiropractors can address specific issues and develop personalized treatment plans to maximize the chances of a successful outcome. 4. Integrative Approach: Chiropractic care often embraces a holistic approach to health, working in conjunction with other healthcare professionals. Chiropractors may collaborate with physical therapists, primary care physicians, and pain management specialists to create a comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment plan for patients with spinal stenosis. This integrated care approach ensures a more well-rounded treatment strategy, potentially yielding better results.
CONCLUSION: Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, drug-free, and individualized approach to managing spinal stenosis symptoms. By focusing on spinal realignment and reducing nerve irritation, chiropractors aim to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and restore optimal function. However, it is important to note
that chiropractic care may not be suitable for all individuals with spinal stenosis, and consulting with a healthcare professional is crucial before seeking chiropractic treatment. Together, healthcare professionals can collaborate to provide personalized care and support, enabling individuals with spinal stenosis to achieve
a better quality of life. https:// apps.apple.com/app/applestore/ id6447419372?pt=12170 8643&ct=question-share&mt=8 Dr. Matt Smith has been a Chiropractor in Saratoga Springs for the past 37 years. He and his daughter Dr. Kevy Smith Minogue can be reached at www.mysaratogachiropractor. com or call 518-587-2064.
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This Is What Anxiety Sometimes Looks Like “MOTHERING BOYS”
by Kate Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY When my youngest was born, I was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety and went to therapy every week for four months (which I loved). One of the things I learned in therapy was that my anxiety has been around for a while! I just didn’t know that’s what it was called. As a mom, it’s been interesting to me to see that there are some very specific times that it’s more obvious than others (including when my therapist told me I no longer needed to come to therapy!). One of those circumstances is leaving the hospital after having a baby. I’ve seen a bunch of memes and posts online that reveal I’m not the only one who feels panic set in when being sent home from the hospital with a brand-new baby. I was never really worried I wouldn’t
know how to take care of the baby, or that I didn’t know what to do when the baby cried, or that the baby was surely too fragile for my rough adult ways, or that the work and exhaustion that loomed was daunting. It was more that being at home meant there was no safety net — no nurses checking in on the baby and me regularly, no nurses available at the touch of a button day and night, no doctor just down the hall *just in case*. By the time of discharge I was ready to go home, I really was, and even in the hospital I wasn’t the kind of patient who used the call button all the time or was high maintenance in any way (I’m actually the kind of patient who would rather wait until my arm has actually fallen off before taking the embarrassing step of letting someone know my arm hurts. Not because I’m tough! It’s because it embarrasses me to inconvenience others!). But there was something so reassuring about knowing that if I ever did encounter a situation with the baby that I didn’t know how to handle or that was serious and especially time-sensitive, the baby was in good hands. Another of those circumstances was when we added on to our house. When we were looking for what we hoped would be our “forever” house about fifteen years ago, the only houses we could find that were
big enough for the big family we hoped to have, with a yard, and that were within our price range were outside the city. It was important to me to be within walking distance of my parents, school, and church (I’m sure you’re rolling your eyes just as much as my husband did back then! I may not be a high maintenance patient, but I’m sometimes a high maintenance wife), but the only houses we could find within our budget (when we could find any at all!) were very small. We had a few conversations discussing the pros and cons of a bigger house outside Saratoga or a small house in the location I wanted, and we (I) ultimately decided we (I) wanted to be in town. We hoped to add on when the time came, in large part because our sweet 1.5 story house couldn’t accommodate bunk beds in the bedrooms because of the slanted ceilings, and if nothing else we needed to be able to fit beds for all our future children. We were able to do so a few years later and had an awesome contractor who did an amazing job, and he and his crew were in the house daily for a solid three months. As much as I liked them all and loved watching the progress, we were so eager for it all to be done and to have the privacy of our home back. But! As soon as they packed up all their things and were gone for good, I felt that familiar dread settle in that I always felt upon leaving the hospital with the baby. It was so reassuring when the guys were
here! If anything went wrong in the house, they could fix it! It wasn’t all on me to identify problems and call the right people and hope the house didn’t fall apart under my watch. The most recent experience I had like that had to do with my son, the one with the broken leg. His ordeal is one of those things that took up all of my brain space and heart space that wasn’t being used for survival for a solid three months, and I had to make a concerted effort not to talk about it all the time, because all I could think of to talk about with anyone was his leg and no one likes it when someone talks about the same thing all the time that’s only relevant to them. Right? So anyway. His ordeal was *our* ordeal, and even though he likes to downplay its seriousness and insists it wasn’t as big a deal as I thought it was, I’m telling you that it was a very big deal and my husband and I still feel traumatized by it. I wrote in my November column about how some of the difficulties I had in managing his care with his medical team made me extra grateful for those medical professionals who are trained in pediatrics, and I also want to be sure to say that there was an aspect of his care that was really great: his physical therapy! We went to LaMarco Physical Therapy, which I highly recommend (hi James and L.L.! Thanks for your help!!), and I knew that this part of my son’s care was great because when
my son had his last session (he may go back once or twice more if needed, but since he’s been cleared to return to all activities without restriction, it’s not likely), I felt that feeling. I imagine it’s a little bit like how with sky diving you just have to trust that your parachute will open. It’s definitely a leap-of-faith feeling. I definitely wanted to ask these trained professionals to move in with us, just until we’re totally, one hundred percent sure that everything will be okay. I started this piece wanting to praise my son’s physical therapy team and ended up writing about anxiety! Please do note that LaMarco is an excellent place, and also, since I know a lot of people deal with anxiety, I wanted to share something that a mental health professional shared with me that I’ve found helpful many times: when I start feeling that dreadful panic, I try to remember all the other times I’ve felt it and how, each time, it all worked out just fine. There have never been any emergencies or situations that we couldn’t figure out. As a woman of faith, I also remind myself of my sincere belief that if I were really in a bind, help would come — usually through others. “Just pray and do the best you can,” as my mom always says! On that encouraging note, happy New Year to you! I hope 2024 is your best year yet! Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 19, 17, 15, 13, 12, 9, and 5. Email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com
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Hochul Mandate: Saratoga Schools Saratoga Library Children’s Braces for Electric School Buses Class to Visit Auto Museum by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District’s Transportation Department has until 2035 to convert its entire fleet to zeroemission vehicles. This electric bus requirement established by Gov. Kathy Hochul will require significant funds and may involve some logistical hurdles. “It’s not just buying an electric vehicle, as you know, it’s the infrastructure and everything else that goes with it,” said Jerry Keenan, the district’s director of transportation, at a Board of Education meeting last month. “We have a lot of work to do in a very short period of time.” According to an annual report delivered by Keenan, Saratoga’s 116-vehicle fleet includes 88 large buses, 21 small buses, 5 Chevrolet Suburbans, and 2 attendance officer vehicles. Electric buses can cost as much as $400,000, nearly threetimes the cost of a diesel or gasoline bus. But according to
Photo of a Saratoga Springs City School District school bus by Super Source Media Studios.
New York State’s Electric School Bus Roadmap report, “the total cost of ownership is expected to reach parity by 2027 due to advances in battery technology, increased supply chain outputs, as well as lower fuel and maintenance expenses.” “Providing the tools for school districts to swap out diesel and gas school buses with zero-emission bus fleets will help students and their communities across the state breathe cleaner air and enjoy a healthier way of life,” Governor Kathy Hochul said when the Roadmap report
was released in September. Some state lawmakers have pushed back against the governor’s requirements. State Senator James Tedisco, who represents Saratoga County, co-signed a letter to Hochul written by State Senator Dan Stec, who represents part of the Capital District. In the letter published last month, Stec wrote that the “governor should either lift this mandate or allocate enough funding in next year’s budget to cover the $20 billion it’s expected to cost to convert the 45,000 school buses in operation statewide.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Public Library childrens’ librarian will lead a group of kids ages 2-5 on a story time trip to the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Friday, January 12. Participants can explore the exhibit “Bond in Motion: Official Collection of James Bond Vehicles.” The program is free, but registration is required via the event website (sspl.libcal.com/event/11675101) or by calling 518-584-7860.
Flier image via the Saratoga Springs Public Library.
Ballston Spa 6th Graders Design Anti-Hate Posters
The Ballston Spa Middle School’s 6th-grade art classes created “No Place for Hate” posters and bulletin board displays. Images via Ballston Spa Middle School.
Census Bureau Releases Poverty Rate Data for Local School Districts The United States Census Bureau released estimates for school district poverty rates last month. The data is for 2022. •The Saratoga Springs City School District had 6,895 kids between the ages of 5 and 17. 441 of them lived in poverty, giving the district a 6.4% poverty rate. •Ballston Spa Central School District had 4,202 kids between the ages of 5 and 17. 362 of them lived in poverty, leaving the district with a 8.6%
poverty rate. •Schuylerville Central School District had 1,619 kids between the ages of 5 and 17. 117 of them lived in poverty, resulting in a 7.2% poverty rate for the district. Some of the highest 2022 poverty rates in New York State, at around 40%, were in the Rochester, Syracuse, and Binghamton school districts. Some of the lowest rates, at less than 2%, were found in Garden City, Scarsdale, and Massapequa.
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Ballston Spa Education Board Approves Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa Board of Education member Holly Barker-Flynn struggled to hold back tears as she spoke of the “sacrifices” made by volunteer firefighters, including her husband. “They put their lives on the line, lose sleep, and miss time with their families all without pay,” she said. At a Board of Education meeting on January 3, BarkerFlynn abstained from voting on a resolution to provide property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers because she would benefit from it. Moments later, the board approved the resolution to a round of applause from
attendees. For Ballston residents who have served as volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers for at least two years, the exemption has an estimated annual value of $389 for an average single-family home. As local fire companies struggle to find volunteers, the exemption is designed to entice more firefighters to sign up. Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi spoke in favor of the resolution during public comments. “We are with you essentially in this quest to make sure we’re doing what we can to benefit our firefighters, and we’re going to try to take every step we can,” Rossi said. Ballston Spa Fire Chief Mike Bashore also supported the resolution. “Our volunteer
Photo of Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi speaking during public comments at a Ballston Spa Board of Education meeting on January 3. Photo via Ballston Spa Central School District livestream.
firefighters are hardworking individuals that are dedicated to our community and provide an invaluable service for no personal financial gain,” Bashore said. “Getting individuals to
dedicate their free time and volunteer in our community has become increasingly difficult over the past decade.” Bashore said that the exemption could help his department add and
retain more firefighters. Ballston Spa joined several other local school districts, such as Shenendehowa, Burnt Hills, and Mechanicville, in approving the exemption.
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Finding Fresh Veggies at the Farmers’ Market in January
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an you find fresh veggies at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market in January? The answer is yes, you can!
Many wonder what they will discover fresh regarding produce at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market in mid-January. We currently have farms that can grow in greenhouses and tunnels that allow them to provide fresh vegetables all winter, accompanied by farmers who take advantage of cold storage and turn fresh-grown products into dried goods for the winter. Growing all year round takes a lot of knowledge and skill, but as Lovin’ Mama Farm shared this past weekend in their weekly market update, “the mild winter is definitely helping production levels.” What is a tunnel vs. a greenhouse? In short, a tunnel is a movable temporary structure, while a greenhouse is a more permanent one. However, they both allow farmers and gardeners to extend their growing seasons. When you visit the market this month, you will most likely discover a delicious variety of greens, arugula, baby lettuce, red and gold beets, Bok Choy, chard, dried chiles, dried herbs, garlic, kale, kohlrabi Mesclun mix, micro greens, red and gold onions, pea shoots, potatoes (purple, russet and white), purple mizuna, purple daikon radish, fresh red romaine, baby spinach, turnips, white salad radishes, and watermelon radishes when visiting Lovin’ Mama Farm. Gomez Veggie Ville has been stocked weekly with Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, turnips, beets, onions, kale, carrots, and other nutrient-packed produce to pick from. Of course, The Mushroom Shop is set up to grow year-round and is ready to provide a vast
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*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market • 4 Tablespoons of olive oil • 2 medium onions*, sliced and ever-changing variety of mushrooms. When you visit them at the market, they will be able to share their weekly varieties with you and all of the health benefits each one offers. There are also savvy farmers like Squash Villa Farm who dry their beans and corn to bring to market that are delicious and versatile in various dishes like chilis, soups, and more. And, of course, Saratoga Apple is well versed in cold storage and is ready with fresh apples for the picking, dried apple rings, freshly made applesauce, and other apple products like vinegar and hard cider. You will discover fresh produce year-round at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from November through April at the Wilton Mall Food Court, accessible from the mall entrance across from BJs or the mall interior. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
• 3 garlic cloves*, sliced • 6 to 8 cups diced vegetables*
• 1½ pounds raw boneless chicken* • 6 to 8 cups of chicken stock • Salt and pepper to taste
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1. Set a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons oil. When the oil shimmers, add onions and garlic. 2. Reduce the heat to a medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 8-10 minutes. 3. Place the chicken and vegetables in the pot. Add enough chicken stock to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. 4. Cook until the flavors have come together, and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes more. Remove chicken from the soup once it’s cooked through, allow to cool enough to handle. Shred and return it to the soup. 5. Add more hot liquid if needed. 6. Serve hot. NOTE: *Currently in season at the farmers’ market: cabbage, carrots, celeriac, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mushrooms, potatoes, rutabaga, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter squash, and more. Recipe by Samin Nosrat for New York Times Cooking, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
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Scaling Down by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY If you’re trying to eat clean this month, it can be hard to know where to start. One of the definitions of the word Resolution is: a promise to yourself that you will make a serious effort to do something that you should do. Though it’s a pretty well documented fact that most New Year’s resolutions fail, we keep making them—and we’re not alone. The custom of making New Year’s resolutions is most common in the West, but it happens all over the world. Losing weight, eating healthier, getting fit, improving our health, or getting back in shape are among the most popular resolutions made every New Years. Unfortunately, this is a resolution that we tend to remake year after year. It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able to keep your resolutions by February, March or even late January may increase your anxiety. When your holiday decorations are packed up and stored away, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make the later winter months feel hopeless. However, it is important to remember that the New Year isn’t meant to serve as a catalyst for sweeping character changes. It is a time for people to reflect on their past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes. By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life. Making healthier food choices can help with improving the quality of your diet. However, regulating the size of food portions is a simple process that can help with weight loss.
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January is the notorious month of New Year’s resolutions. Though you can obviously plan healthy meals for every month of the year, we’re betting that eating healthy in January tops your list of priorities.
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BAKED CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES INGREDIENTS • 1 ½ cups (212 g) packed shredded zucchini (no need to peel zucchini) • 1 large egg, lightly beaten • ¼ to ½ cup (28-56 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese or a blend of cheddar and Monterey jack • ¼ cup (21 g) panko or regular bread crumbs
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil, or 1-2 teaspoons fresh • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • ¼ teaspoon salt • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray or lightly grease an unlined baking sheet. 2. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and wring out all the excess water over the sink until the zucchini is really dry. You should have a little over 1 cup after squeezing out the water (if you have a scale, you’ll want about 6 ounces of zucchini that’s been squeezed dry). 3. Place the zucchini and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until combined. 4. Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls on the prepared baking sheet and lightly press the mounds with your hands to flatten slightly. 5. Bake for 16-20 minutes until the edges are golden. Recipe courtesy of melskitchencafe.com
Weighing out food before it is eaten is a convenient method of controlling portion sizes and is something you can easily do at home with basic kitchen equipment. A digital kitchen scale helps with measuring. A pointer to assist with weighing: Weigh out the desired portion size. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a standard portion for most meats and fish is 3 ounces. Look for portion size information on packages and use on-line resources such as MyPyramid.gov to learn about the recommended portion size of other foods. Weigh the food before it has been washed or cooked. Place the plate of food on the scale. The calibrated scale will measure the weight of the food only. Remove or add more of the food until you reach the required portion. You can remove the plate as many times as you like provided that you do
not press the tally button for a second time. For Food Safety reasons, you need to wash the plate thoroughly with hot water and detergent between weighing different foods. Keeping our promise to scale down as a part of those New Years resolutions can require using the right tools to make it work. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs to select a digital scale to assist with weighing ounces, pounds, fluid ounces, grams, and milliliters. We wish you all a happy, healthy, and fun in the kitchen year ahead. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John & Paula
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Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters will meet on Saturday, January 20, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville. Alan Maddaus, writer, historical researcher, and engineer, will lead the program. “The Prestons of East Street-the Story of a 19th Century American Family.” Alan’s book follows the lives of Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Preston and their seven offspring, and how they experienced the many major events of the 1800s while
CALENDAR / OBITUARIES living in the village of Galway. The public is welcome. For information, call 518-885-9309.
Hattie’s Mardi Gras Saturday, January 27, Hattie’s Mardi Gras will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center. This year’s beneficiary is The SEAT Center Culinary Lab, an organization dedicated to training young people for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries. Business for Good’s Co-Founders Ed and Lisa Mitzen will host the event. Acclaimed actress, producer, singer, dancer, and advocate Vanessa Williams will be the event’s special guest. DJ Fernando Bustamente will provide entertainment during the cocktail hour, and live music will be performed
by Soul Session and Garland Nelson. Hattie’s Executive Chefs Jasper Alexander, Mark Graham, and Phil Fitzpatrick and their team will bring the flavors of New Orleans to Saratoga Springs. Tickets available at www. eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras2024-tickets-770572401797 ?aff=oddtdtcreator.
11th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser Held at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on February 3 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participating restaurants include Cardona’s Market (returning Champion), Kindred, RHEA, Fat Paulies and Walt and Whitman. Guests purchase tickets to enter, choose a handmade bowl, enjoy live
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music, and participate in the chili taste testing. A portion of the proceeds benefit the local cancer non-profit organization To Life and the Wilton Food Pantry. Tickets are $27 and include a handmade bowl (plus tax). Pre-purchase bowls and tickets at saratogaclayarts.org. You can bring 2 non-perishable food items for Wilton Pantry and save $2 on your ticket. Guests can choose from 3 time slots and have the opportunity to purchase more bowls onsite. The chili competition is fierce, and guests always have lots of fun.
The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk Held on Sunday, February 4 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. There will be no
indoor facilities and we will meet in the quadrangle near the Wired restrooms. The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Registration for both events can be done online through www. runsignup.com with day-of onsite. A limited supply of Dion snowshoes available to rent for $5 on a first come/first serve basis. For more information about the NE Snowshoe Series visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe. com. Questions? Call Laura at 518-581-1278 or laura@ saratogastryders.org. Send your upcoming local event briefs to calendar@ saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.
Obituaries continued from pg. 4... Colum (Joseph) O’Brien
WILTON — Colum (Joseph) O’Brien died peacefully at home on January 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Colum was born on March 17, 1944, in Dublin, Ireland, to Patrick and Bridget O’Brien. Colum grew up in Ireland surrounded by the family chaos of 11 children. He served his apprenticeship as a jockey in Lambourne, England, and met the love of his life, Jacqueline (Ward) while visiting home in 1961. Colum and Jackie started a long-distance love affair that included many love letters
between them. Colum came to the United States in 1964 to work with his brother Leo and eventually emigrated fully in 1966. He was with his older brother Leo, and soon joined by another brother Michael. Together they became known on the riding circuit as the “Jumping O’Briens” and they successfully fulfilled their dreams of becoming steeplechase jockeys. On February 3, 1968 Colum and Jackie wed in Middleburg Virginia, and their first daughter Michele was born in Leesburg, Virginia in December of 1968. Their second daughter, Colleen, arrived in February of 1974. In 1978, Colum switched careers and became a thoroughbred horse trainer. He started training at Belmont Park, in Elmont, NY. Training and riding his own horses were Colum’s passion and calling in life. Throughout his 40-year career as a horse trainer, he traveled the East Coast winning races, mostly in New York. His favorite place to train and race was Saratoga Springs. He was a true horseman and loved to
ride the horses that he trained, in fact, he continued to ride well into his early 70’s. He retired from training horses in 2017 and left Elmont to retire in Saratoga Springs with his wife Jackie. To know Colum, was to love him. He was a charismatic man who loved to talk to everyone. He enjoyed sharing his views and laughing with all. His pride and joy were his three daughters, Michele, Colleen, and Tara (who arrived in August of 1980). His greatest achievement was ensuring that his daughters got the best education possible. All three girls went on to college and had successful careers. Colum never met a stranger, he welcomed all into his barn and his home. He gave many of today’s leading riders their first shot. He loved everything about the horse industry and loved to travel to farms to see the young horses and how they were developing. He also made sure to find the retiring horses he trained loving second careers or homes. Colum’s greatest skill was
unconditional love, both with his wife, his daughters and his grandchildren. One of the unique aspects of this love was involving his whole family in his career as a horse trainer. Jackie often brought the three girls to the barn to “help” out when they were younger. As his daughters got older, they worked with their Dad at the barn on the weekends and school holidays. All three of his daughters spent time with him and learned every aspect of the business. He taught them how to ride, but most importantly he shared his passion and love for horses with them. The O’Brien family was always together at the barn and at the races. And when Colum won a race, it was a family affair and celebration. He continued that tradition of sharing his love of horses with his three grandchildren, Bridget, Keellyn, and Angelo. Many mornings you would see him proudly giving his grandkids pony rides around his barn. Colum is survived by his wife Jacqueline (Ward), his daughters Michele
(Angelo Vescio), Colleen (Jay Cummings), and Tara, and his grandchildren Bridget and Angelo (Vescio) and Keellyn (Cummings). In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at www.trfinc.org. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A mass service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at St. Peter’s Church, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at www.trfinc.org. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
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This Week’s Events: JAN. 12-18 🙂 = family friendly FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 Fish Fry Friday
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Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m. Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, lamb strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take out 518-6953917. All are welcome.
2024 Dr. King Celebration Weekend
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Please join us for MLK Saratoga’s Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend, to celebrate and reflect on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events span the entire weekend of January 12-15. This year’s programming offers something for everyone in our community! All events are free & open to the public. For details on all the events, visit www.mlksaratoga.org/2024-drking-celebration-weekend.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Beginner Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Introduction
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Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 9 – 10 a.m. | Come join our educators as they give you tips and tricks on how to cross-country ski, so you feel comfortable on the trails on your own! January 13, 14, 27 and 28. This program will be on cross-country skis and snowshoes, weather permitting. Snowshoe rentals are made available for public programs
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courtesy of the Common Roots Foundation grant. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To sign-up, please email info@ wiltonpreserve.org, visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org to fill out the registration form, or call the office at 518-450-0321.
Lantern Making Workshop
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The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway Saratoga Springs |11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us for an enchanting Lantern Making Workshop with the incredibly talented Frank Lombardo! Bring your little ones and get ready to embark on a creative journey as Frank guides them through the magical world of lantern making. Ignite their imagination and watch as they bring their very own lanterns to life! Cost is $12.
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Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta Ridge | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions, please call the church at 518-581-0210.
biscuits, sausage gravy, orange Juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors 55+, $10 Military and 1st Responders, $8 Children (age 6 – 12) Free kids under 6.
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Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville 8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $12 adults, $6 children.
MONDAY, JANUARY 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Storytime
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The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Join us for special Storytime sessions where we’ll share stories that honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invite your friends and family to join us for a memorable Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Nature on the Move
Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. Program: Ice Harvesting Hosted by Tom Ragosta, President of the Watervliet Historical Society and Watervliet City Historian. The program will include a brief history of ice harvesting during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as well as the process used in storing natural ice. The program will include a display of various artifacts used in the ice harvesting process. All are welcome to attend. Note: if Saratoga Springs School system is closed due to bad weather, we will cancel.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Academy for Lifelong Learning Winter Storyteller Series Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, 100 Saratoga Boulevard, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase. Storyteller Kelvin Keraga presents Voices from the Shadows. Different storytellers will offer their tales every Wednesday through February 7. If Saratoga Springs City Schools are closed due to weather, that date will be postponed to February 14. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@ allsaratoga.org or 518-290-6988.
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 10:30 – Noon. | Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside and embrace the winter. This walk is geared towards those with basic fitness levels. Ages 16+ only. Snowshoe rental will be available 15 minutes prior to the program at $3 a pair. Registration is required at least 1 business day in advance. To register, email info@wiltonpreserve. org or visit wiltonpreserve.org/ education/calendar.
Pickin’ Session Afternoon Jam
All You Can Eat Breakfast
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16
Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner Take Out
Gansevoort Volunteer Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries,
Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.
Medicare Education for Seniors Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3 p.m. Join us for an informational seminar to educate seniors about Medicare, Part A, B, and D, to review Medicare Supplemental plans, and to review Medicare Advantage plans, Part C. Free admission. Please register online www.sspl.org.
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Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd.,
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa 1 – 3 p.m. | Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.
Menu: Boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).
Board of Trustees Meeting Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway 6:30 p.m. | The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Galway Public Library will meet. The meeting is open to the public. Any questions can be directed to Debra Flint, Library Director, at 518-882-6385.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail Walk Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail, Meadowbrook Rd. Entrance, Saratoga Springs 10 – 11 a.m. | Take a hike with our educators to learn new information about the sights and sounds of your favorite Saratoga PLAN trails. Learn about the amazing ecology of a wetland and a forest habitat in the deep winter. You are bound to discover amazing things! Snowshoe rentals are made available for public programs courtesy of the Common Roots Foundation grant. Registration is strongly encouraged at least one business day in advance due to winter parking limitations. To sign-up, please email info@wiltonpreserve.org, visit the website to fill out the registration form, or call the office at 518-450-0321.
Let’s Finish What They Started Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is launching its 2024 campaign for women’s equality. Titled “Let’s Finish What They Started,” the event will showcase famous feminists from American history as well as feminist writer Jen Deaderick, author of She the People: A Graphic History… of The Unfinished Road to Women’s Equality. The Saratoga Springs Public Library is a co-sponsor of the evening. For more information, visit www. lwvsaratoga.org; to register, visit www.sspl.org/events.
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Pauline Oliveros, Jackie Alper, Nick Brignola Among Eddies HOF To Be Inducted at UPH in March by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The sixth class of inductees in the regional Eddies Music Hall of Fame have been announced and includes artists from the fields of classical, folk, jazz and electronic music, as well as a pioneering hip-hop songwriter and two individuals who chronicled the local music scene as journalists. The late Jackie Alper, the late Nick Brignola, George Guarino, David Alan Miller, the late Pauline Oliveros, Margie Rosenkranz, Billy Waring and Don Wilcock will be inducted into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame on Monday, March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. The ceremony is open to the public and includes musical performances, a social hour, videos on the musical career of each inductee and acceptance speeches. The class brings the total number of inductees to 40 since 2019. An aluminum engraved plaque honoring each recipient is permanently hung at UPH. The 2024 slate was chosen by an advisory council made up of professionals in the local music field. Tickets for the March 25 event are on sale now through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., or online by visiting atuph.org.
ABOUT THE INDUCTEES: Jackie Alper sang with the Almanac Singers - which included Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger – and later helped found the influential mid-20th century group The Weavers, introducing a 16-yearold Ronnie Gilbert to Pete Seeger, Lee Hayes and Freddie Hellerman. Alper also turned her husband Joe Alper’s 30,000 music photographs into one of the folk revival’s most meticulously documented archives. Together, they played a key role in supporting Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs in its early years, often housing musicians, including Bob Dylan, at their Schenectady home. She passed away in 2007. Troy native Nick Brignola, a baritone sax player and a band leader, shared the stage with jazz greats including Woody Herman and Chet Baker, and recorded 20 albums of his own. Brignola taught jazz theory and history at several local colleges and helped start a jazz education program at the College of Saint Rose. He passed away in 2002. George Guarino created Albany’s music television show, “Real George’s Backroom” (1981-91) and Buzz magazine (1985-95). He was a featured DJ at Albany’s infamous 288 Lark (1981-87) and QE2 (1987-90) clubs and was also a DJ at WRPI. David Alan Miller has been music director and conductor of the Albany Symphony Orchestra
since 1992 During his tenure, the ASO has released more than 30 albums; in 1994, Miller founded Dogs of Desire, an 18-member ensemble that has commissioned over 150 new works from emerging American composers. Pauline Oliveros was an American composer, accordionist and central figure in the development of post-World War II experimental and electronic music. A Houston native who relocated to upstate New York in 1981, Oliveros developed a ground-breaking music theory called “Sonic Meditations” and founded the term Deep Listening, a practice of profound sonic awareness which came from her childhood fascination with sounds. Known for her works in composition, improvisation and electro-acoustics, she was Distinguished Professor of Music at RPI in Troy where she founded the Center for Deep Listening. She passed away in 2016. A documentary film project by Daniel Weintraub “Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros” – was previewed this year and includes the likes of avant-garde pioneer Laurie Anderson to Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore. A trailer may be viewed at: vimeo. com/783733294. Margie Rosenkranz has been the executive artistic director of the Eighth Step Coffee House since 1987. Founded in 1967 in the basement of the historic First Presbyterian Church in Albany, the organization is
Eddies Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The sixth class of inductees in the Eddies Music Hall of Fame.
renowned nationally for its presentation of top contemporary singer-songwriters, as well as social justice work. An unsung hero of hip-hop, Harlem native William “Billy Bill” Waring began his musical career with longtime friends Kurtis Walker (aka Kurtis Blow) and producer Danny Harris. Waring got his first taste of hip-hop music at DJ Kool Herc parties and from 1980-84 he penned the classic songs “Hard Times,” “Basketball,” “You Gotta Believe” and “Games People Play,” and co-wrote much of the Fat Boys’ first album. Don Wilcock, founder
and president of the Northeast Blues Society, founded “Kite,” the area’s first arts weekly, in 1970. As a journalist, his columns have appeared in numerous area publications. Wilcock is contributing editor of The Blues Music Magazine, and he also co-produced the annual Fleet Blues Festival, a threestage event featuring the world’s hottest blues stars. More information about the Eddies Music Hall of Fame is available at theeddiesawards. com. The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards and Hall of Fame, as well as UPH, are part of Proctors Collaborative.
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Jonathan Santlofer Book Tour Stages Albany & Saratoga Fred Astaire Dance Studios Hosts Annual Showcase at Northshire Jan. 17 Student Showcase Jan. 21
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Where did the Van Gogh go? How did a painting that went missing more than a century ago end up in upstate N.Y.? Who should be allowed to keep an important piece of art by a world-famous artist after it is found? You may learn answers to these questions by asking them directly of the artist whose justpublished book poses these and other inquiries for the curious. On Jan. 17, author and artist Jonathan Santlofer appears at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga as part of his promotional book tour. Do take heed of the answers you may glean however, because as Santlofer points out in his author’s notes at the book’s conclusion: what you have just read is a novel that mixes fact and fiction. Billed as a spellbinding thriller of masterpieces, masterminds and the mysterious underbelly of the art world, Santlofer re-introduces readers to Luke Perrone, hero of The Last Mona Lisa and a descendant of the man who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. Luke navigates the shadiest corners of the underground art world to track down Van Gogh’s notorious death-bed self-portrait. What he discovers is a consequential history that traces the journey of the painting back to World War II, when agents of the French Resistance protected it from destruction by the Nazis. With “The Lost Van Go,” Santlofer offers an open invitation of the artists’ domain in verses selected with care: “Late morning sun filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, across my palette and over half-finished paintings leaning against the walls of my Bowery studio…” The journey name-checks boxes of varying layers of cool: Secreted away in a wine crate with a false bottom and flanked by bottles of Bordeaux is a copy of Celine’s “Mort a Credit” - a novel us U.S.-ers realize as “Death On The Installment Plan” and know enough NOT to read til the end, because then
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS) in Albany and Saratoga are teaming up for their students’ annual showcase, “Once Upon a Dance” at noon on Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., in Albany. The showcase highlights the students and their successes throughout the year and provides an opportunity to share the beauty of dance with the community, while benefiting a good cause. This year’s showcase will provide partial proceeds to the Capital District Women’s
Artist and author Jonathan Santlofer will be at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga on Jan. 17 with his brand new novel, “The Lost Van Gogh.”
– well, it’s curtains! There are visions of a diner in Queens near Astoria Park (“half-full, but noisy, customers crammed into booths, waitresses shouting orders, Lil Nas X on the jukebox”) Louboutins (“My one and only pair,” says Alex, “they’re going to cripple me but they look good,”) and artful journeys to European destinations. “My brain was moving at about the same speed as my rented Opel Corsa on a threelane highway heading out of Paris, commuter cars and trucks cutting across lanes without signaling, horns beeping and me trying to drive,” Santlofer writes. A visit to the canal houses of Amsterdam meanwhile are besotted and blessed with all the pleasures and perils of a modern-day zipline crossing the globe. “He told me to sit tight and do nothing until he got back to me. Then he took off, leaving me on a street with semi-naked women in windows undulating and beckoning me, like I’d been dumped into ‘Dante’s Inferno’ by way of ‘Fifty
Shades of Grey’…” There is admiration, of course, for the artistry of Van Gogh himself, which Santlofer scribes through the vision of his protagonist while perusing the artist’s work. “I moved from portrait to portrait, noting several had been painted in the same year, but all different, as if there was more than one Vincent, and I suppose there was, depending on his mood and mental state,” he says. “And for a moment I could see Vincent, thumb looped through the palette mixing colors. I could have stood there for hours.” Jonathan Santlofer has taught at Columbia and The New School, been exhibited in more than 200 collections worldwide and serves on the board at Yaddo. “The Lost Van Gogh,” (352 pages, $34.99, published Jan. 2, 2024 by Sourcebooks Landmark) is his seventh novel. He will appear at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. For more information, go to: northshire.com.
Employment & Resource Center (WERC), in honor of National Mentoring Month, an observance that was instituted in 2022. The WERC provides quality workforce development services to help women return to the workforce and build their economic and personal independence. For tickets and information on the showcase, visit the eventbrite page at: www. eventbrite.com/e/once-upon-adance-tickets-779875858687 For more information on Fred Astaire Dance Studios Saratoga Springs, visit fredastaire. com/saratoga-springs.
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LEGALS Notice of formation of Harbor Strategies LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/20/2023 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: 5 Berkshire Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12/2024. 11791 Notice of formation of PAPERROOTSCO, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/28/2023 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: 85 Pepperbush Pl, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12/2024. 11800 Notice of formation of 45 Greenwood Ave LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/09/2023. 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: 10 Lonesome Pine Trail, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12/2024. 11806 Notice of formation of R J Alexander Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/27/2023 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: 24 Moore Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12/2024. 11809 Notice of formation of LAURA MCDONALD PHOTOGRAPHY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/04/2023. 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: 12 MIA WAY PORTER CORNERS, NY 12859. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12/2024. 11810 Notice of formation of YSPK Properties LLC . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on October 4, 2021, 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: 1555 Crescent Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12/2024. 11811 Notice of Formation of Deno Coaching and Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/30/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 123 Canal Rd, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose:
any lawful act or activity. 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19/2024. 11844 MetaMemes, LLC, filed articles of organization with the NY Secretary of State on 12/2/2023. The office of the LLC is located in Saratoga County. Kesavan Sampanthar is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NY Secretary of State shall mail copy of process to Kesavan Sampanthar at 9 Anthony Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Company is organized for any lawful purpose.12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19/2024. 11846 Notice of formation of MZ Handyman LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/20/2023 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: 228 PARK AVE S NUM 877359, New York, NY 10003. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2023, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2024, 11847 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 39-41 WALTON STREET, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 5, 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, 10 Town Square Suite 200, Chatham, New Jersey 07928. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26/2024. 11864
Notice of formation of AIR COMMAND SOLUTIONS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/30/2023. 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: BRYAN W SOMMERS, 459A GANSEVOORT RD. FORT EDWARD, NY 12828. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26/2024. 11884 Notice of Formation of PLLC. Name: Pellegrino Psychological Services, PLLC (the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Department of State on July 07, 2023. The Company office is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process to the Company at 23 Magnolia Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in the practice of the profession of psychology in New York State. 12/15, 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26/2024. 11895 Notice of formation of 10 One Productions Media LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/20/23. 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: 10 One Productions Media LLC, 807 Walnut Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02/2024. 11946
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SPEARMACO REALTY, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 18, 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, 97 Travelers Way, Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02/2024. 11950 Notice of formation of FOWL LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/12/2023. 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: 4 BRIARWOOD DRIVE, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02/2024. 11960 Notice of formation of E&S McGinness LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/08/2023 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: 2210 Alexander Rd, Galway, NY, 12074. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02/2024. 11961
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LEGALS NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the limited liability company is: Than & Zin LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on October 3, 2023. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Saratoga. 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: 13 Meadow Rue Place, Malta, New York 12020. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful business acts or activities for which limited liability companies may be formed under law. 12/22/2023, 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02/2024. 11962 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Holy Moses Land Holdings LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 21, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o The LLC, 219 Center Street, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09/2024. 12020 Geoghegan Family Health Nurse Practitioner, PLLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/10/23. Off. loc: Saratoga Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Geoghegan Family Health Nurse Practitioner, PLLC, 11 Chateau Dr., Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09/2024. 12058 IMPACT Charters LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/21/23.
Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09/2024. 12072 Notice of formation of Horse Racing With Dietz LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/03/2023. 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: 211 Victory Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/05, 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09/2024. 12076 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Interframe, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on December 5, 2023. 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 35 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16/2024. 12100 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is House of Blo-ndes LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 2, 2024. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the LLC is to be located is Saratoga. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 165 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16/2024. 12101 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Brad Sells NY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New
York (SSNY) on 12/27/2023. 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 the process to the LLC c/o Brent A. Frary, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16/2024. 12114 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: East Street Associates, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 9, 2018. 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 the process to: The LLC, 1624 West River Road, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16/2024. 12115 Notice of formation of Wallace & Livarchuk LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/06/2023 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: 2 Briarhurst Dr Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16/2024. 12122 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing System Website until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: January 25, 2024 Diesel Fuel, specification 24-DF-1 January 25, 2024 #2 Fuel Oil and Kerosene, specification 24-FOK-1 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com). Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 01/12/2024, 12129 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. Friday, January 19, 2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Ballot Mailing Services, as per specification 24-BOEBMS-1 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 - 518885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 01/12/2024, 12130 Notice of formation of JDLANGAN CONSULTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State
of New York on 11/09/2023 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 Lincoln Ave, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16/2024. 12131 Notice of formation of Nodefiance LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/30/2023. 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: 6 Rosewood Ct. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16/2024. 12135 Notice of formation of KOZY COTTAGES, LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on February 16, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, at 5010 Nelson Ave. Ext, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful purposes. 01/12, 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16/2024. 12140
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Puzzles Across 1 “The Magic School Bus” airer 4 “Let’s take it down a notch” 10 Dropbox files, informally 14 Clickable link 15 Green, maybe 16 “Ocean to Ocean” singer Tori 17 Issa of “The Lovebirds” 18 Protection from bright flashes of light? 20 Caustic solution 21 Philanthropist Melinda 22 Tears 23 Amanda Gorman, for one 25 Support 26 Sparkly insects? 31 Puppy noise 34 Many tweetstorms 35 Actress Skye 36 Couch 37 “Bus Stop” playwright 38 Takes for a ride 39 Shades 40 Not biased 41 Decent plot 42 Blot gently 43 Spam holder 44 Sign on a sauna door? 46 Droid 47 Observe Ramadan 48 Just not done 51 Behavior pattern 54 Short-term sculpture material 57 Entry on a dating site for fireflies? 59 Machine part 60 Just chilling 61 Course requirements? 62 Commotion 63 Chow 64 Least significant 65 Take home Down 1 Pixar short about a ball of yarn 2 Heehaw 3 Not setting an alarm, say 4 Denver team 5 Airing in the wee hours 6 Judicial order 7 “Enough” number of women justices on the Supreme Court, per Ruth
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See puzzle solution on page 34 Bader Ginsburg 8 Decides 9 “Rushmore” director Anderson 10 Had the nerve 11 Itchy ears, to some 12 Like many dorms 13 IRS IDs 19 NFL analyst Collinsworth 24 Critter that eats while floating on its back 25 Range listed on board games 26 Take for a ride 27 Island west of Maui 28 Christina of “Yellowjackets” 29 Wild hogs 30 Yet to be fulfilled 31 “Count on me!” 32 Lead-in to bad news
33 Fake jewelry 36 “__ of Sunset”: reality series featuring Persian Americans in Beverly Hills 38 Brine ingredient 42 Genealogy aid 44 Mucky stuff 45 Goes paperless at tax time 46 Bent in the wind 48 “Yay, the weekend!” 49 Montreal-based shoe brand 50 String tie 51 “Celebrity Skin” rock band 52 Miles off 53 Take the bait 55 System of rules 56 Four-award acronym 58 Turntable letters
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Adirondack B-Spa Beats Blue Streaks in B-ball Nailbiter Thunder Player Named All-Star
The Ballston Spa Scotties basketball team celebrates a close win against the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks. Photo via Ballston Spa Central School District. All-star graphic of Patrick Grasso by the Adirondack Thunder.
GLENS FALLS — Patrick Grasso, captain of the Adirondack Thunder, has been named an ECHL all-star, and will play in the 2024 Warrior/ ECHL All-Star Classic on January 15.
Grasso earned his all-star status with 13 goals and 7 assists through 29 games. He was also named ECHL Player of the Week for December 5-11 for scoring six goals in three games against the Norfolk Admirals.
Jr. NBA Scores GAVIN PARK JR. NBA Scores & Top Scorers
DIVISION 1 76ERS VS. CELTICS 76ers 27: Cole McMillan 6 pts, Jacob Pinatiello 5 pts Celtics 11: Kevin Hoover 6 pts, Dennis Mazur 5 pts
MAVS VS. LAKERS Mavs 18: Harrison Khoury 8 pts, Cooper Allen 6 pts Lakers 14: Charlie Wright 7 pts, Dillon Britton 4 pts
DIVISION 2 CAVS VS. LAKERS Cavs 29: Max Bobeldyk 10 pts, Griffin Connors 7 pts Lakers 20: Joseph Trimarchi 10 pts, Mason Jones 4 pts
WARRIORS VS. KNICKS Warriors 19: Declan Freeland 5 pts, Grady Lewis 4 pts Knicks 6: Cooper King 2 pts, Jack Pilkington 2 pts
CELTICS VS. HORNETS Celtics 25: Ramzi Ali 9 pts, Zander DeVivo 6 pts Hornets 14: Ryan LaCasse 6 pts, Grant Miller 2 pts
DIVISION 3 TRAIL BLAZERS VS. CELTICS Trail Blazers 28: Andon Cangeleri 7 pts, Thomas Armstrong 10 pts Celtics 14: Shaun Webster 6 pts, Colin Beane 2 pts
GRIZZLIES VS. LAKERS Grizzlies 33: Sam Dunston 11 pts, Owen Verrigni 8 pts Lakers 18: John Franck 10 pts, Jack Homicz 2 pts
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Scotties basketball team beat the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks in a nailbiter finish last week. The Scotties were ahead by only one basket with 30 seconds left in the game, and they managed to keep the Blue Streaks at bay to win with a final score of 68 to 64. The victory marks BSpa’s first win of the new year. “It seems like it always is [a nailbiter] with Saratoga,” said Scotties Head Varsity Coach Benjamin Eldridge. “I think the kids have fun with it.” The neighboring school districts have developed something of a friendly rivalry, especially
after Ballston Spa’s dramatic come-from-behind victory last year. “That was one of the more fun games I’ve been a part of,” Eldridge said. “Both groups of kids like to compete against each other and take away some sense of earned respect and pride.” In last Wednesday’s game at home, Michael Pritchard led Ballston Spa with 17 points and Blaine Zoller contributed 14. Zoller “stepped up his intensity and physicality in the game and just really played hard the whole time,” Eldridge said. Despite the win, Coach Eldridge said his team has more work to do. He anticipated that his team would have to improve as the year progresses, and play their best basketball towards the end of the season. “It’s taken
time to start clicking on the same page and get the basketball skills up there but Wednesday night was a good night,” he said. Eldridge said that the slower start to the season is partly the result of most of his players being multi-sport athletes transitioning out of football and baseball. “It’s a fun little puzzle to figure out,” he said. “I definitely had a vision coming in of what these guys would be most successful with and I don’t know if 100% buy-in is there yet but I think there was a good step towards it on Wednesday and hopefully we keep it going.” The Coach maintains “relatively high expectations” for the rest of the season. “I’m looking forward to seeing how February looks,” he said.
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Saratoga Gymnastics Team Schuylerville Launches Bowling Team Places First in All Four Events
Photo of the Saratoga Strike Zone bowling alley by Jonathon Norcross.
The Saratoga Springs gymnastics team placed first in all four events and earned first place all around at Bethlehem last week. Photo via the Saratoga gymnastics team.
Fast and “Fun” Spa Catholic Basketball Team Overcomes Hurdles by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Midway through its season, the Spa Catholic Saints basketball team is finding creative ways to overcome a serious disadvantage: height. “We’ve played everybody in the league now and we are the smallest team height-wise, and it’s not really close,” said Coach Shea Bromirski. “We basically start five guards.” The Saints’ strategy has been to speed up the pace of its games, and force opponents to play faster than they’d like. “To do that, you have to take care of the basketball,” Bromirski said. “If you play fast and turn it over all the time, that’s a recipe for disaster.” The squad is also focused on grabbing more rebounds despite missed shots sometimes sailing
Photos from Spa Catholic basketball team media day photo shoot.
over their heads. “We have to just swarm to the ball,” Bromirski said. “That’s a challenge for us but we’re getting better.” On offense, the Saints use speed to their advantage by getting open looks from beyond the arc. The team has had multiple games with more than 10 three-pointers. All those threes have resulted in the Saints averaging nearly 62 points per game. “We’re a fun watch,” Bromirski
said. “This has been one of my favorite seasons I’ve ever had.” Less fun was guard Hunter Fales’ recent injury. The junior averaging 8 points per game broke his wrist at the end of December and will be out of action for 5 to 6 weeks. Last year, the Saints finished 12-8 in the regular season and were the third seed in the Class C sectionals. Midway through this season, their record stood at 7-4.
Puzzle Solutions See puzzles pg. 32
SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Central School District’s Special Olympics Unified Sports program is expanding this month to include bowling. Teams will be a mix of people with and without disabilities. According to the district, students with limitations in adaptive areas (players) will be paired with other students (partners). No experience is required to participate.
Schuylerville’s team roster is currently being built. Practices will begin on Monday, January 22 at the Saratoga Strike Zone bowling alley. Buses will depart Schuylerville at 2:30 p.m. and return to campus by 4:30 p.m. Students in grades 9-12 who are interested in joining, either as a player or partner, should send an email to unifiedsports@ schuylerville.org.
Skidmore Spring Schedules Announced
Image via Skidmore Athletics.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College has revealed its sports schedules for the spring 2024 season. Below are the opening days for each team. •February 13: men’s lacrosse @ Emerson College •February 24: women’s lacrosse at home vs. Cortland •February 25: men’s tennis @ St. Lawrence •March 2: women’s tennis
at home vs. Bucknell •March 2-3: baseball @ Baruch & St. Joseph’s Brooklyn •March 4-5: men’s golf @ Savannah Invitational •March 9-16: softball @ THE Spring Games in Kissimmee, Florida •March 30: rowing at home vs. Union College For more dates and details, visit skidmoreathletics.com.
Week of January 12 – January 18, 2024
Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations for the Class of 2024 BALLSTON SPA — Nominations for the Class of 2024 will be accepted until Jan. 15, 2024. To submit a nomination, or for more information, visit ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com. The mission of the Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame is
to recognize athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and community members who have made significant contributions to the Ballston Spa Athletics program through their service, performance, dedication, commitment and accomplishment.
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Wrestling Alumni Night Rescheduled SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs wrestling Alumni Night has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict at the high school gym, according to Kim Delgado, head of the Saratoga Wrestling Booster Club. Alumni night will now take place on January 17, which will also be Youth Night. All former Blue Streaks wrestlers are invited to attend the event.
Photo of previous Saratoga wrestling alumni night provided by Kim Delgado.
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