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$10.1 MILLION From Camcorder RECORD PURSES SET FOR to HBO Emmy SARATOGA BELMONT
Photo courtesy of NYRA. See Story pg. 3
Jack Quinn at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Quinn, who grew up in Saratoga Springs, was awarded an Emmy for his work on HBO’s “Succession.” Photo provided. See Story pg. 9
Make-A-Wish Unveils “We Are in a Crisis”: Saratoga Springs Facility Saratoga Schools Struggling with Recruitment
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
From left to right, Mayor John Safford, State Senator James Tedisco, and Make-A-Wish Northeast New York President & CEO Jamie Hathaway at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Dr. J. Peter McPartlon Wishing Space in Saratoga Springs. Photo by Jonathon Norcross. See Story pg. 12
SARATOGA SPRINGS — School districts across New York have been dealing with significant teacher shortages, and Saratoga Springs is no exception. At the Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education meeting on January 25, Director of Personnel Development Hillary Brewer delivered the 2024-2025 Staffing and Pre-budget Outlook
presentation. In it, she discussed the district’s struggles to recruit educators. “Recruiting candidates is extremely difficult,” Brewer said. “We do know that we are in a crisis.” Brewer said that one applicant for a vacant technology position at Saratoga Springs High School had twelve other job offers. “This is what we’re up against,” Brewer said. “We’re all fighting for the same very small pool of candidates.” See Story pg. 16
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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
Midwinter Lights Brighten the Night Lantern Festival & Stroll SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2nd Annual Lantern Festival and Stroll will take place on Saturday, Feb. 3 on Beekman St in Saratoga Springs. This is an all-ages event. Come out and celebrate the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Groundhog’s Day, (St.) Brigid’s Day, Imbolc, Lunar New Year, Tu BiShvat (New Year of the Tree), African History Month, and more celebrations that take place around this time of year as we turn toward Spring. The event begins at 4 p.m. with all ages drop-in lantern-making at the CREATE Community Studio at 70B Beekman Street until 4:45 p.m.; come when you can. At 4:30
Drop-in lantern making will be held at CREATE Community Studios to kick-off the Lantern Festival and Stroll on Feb. 3. Photo provided.
p.m. participatory drumming led by Wayne White of The Djembe Lab NY will start up at the Frederick Allen Lodge, 69 Beekman Street. A formal program begins at 5 p.m. with a welcome followed by music, drumming, dance, song, and storytelling. At 5:30 p.m., we’ll head out on to Beekman Street
with our lanterns for a stroll around the neighborhood stopping at a couple of historic sites; while the full route is about onehalf mile, the final distance and duration is weather-dependent. For additional information, contact Frank A. Lombardo at flombar1@yahoo.com or 518-290-0493.
Feb. 2 is National “Wear Red Day” ALBANY — Twenty years ago, the American Heart Association started the Go Red for Women movement to empower women to fight heart disease, their No. 1 killer. For 20 years, people nationwide have used the first Friday in February, National Wear Red Day, as a day of education and awareness-raising. This year, National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb. 2, and across the Capital Region, and across the nation, people will wear red, donate to the Heart Association, and many businesses – and the Empire State Plaza – will illuminate their buildings red to shine a bright light on heart disease in women. There are many reasons to Go Red on Friday, Feb. 2, primarily: •Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. •Nearly 45% of women
National ‘Wear Red’ Day is Feb. 2.
over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease. •Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. •Women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR in an emergency, and 23% less likely to survive sudden cardiac arrest. •Only 38% of
cardiovascular clinical research trial participants were women as of 2020. People are encouraged to share their Wear Red Day activities on social media with the hashtags #WearRedDay #WearRedandGive #GoRed518 and tag @AHANewYork on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
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Belmont Stakes Tickets on Sale Feb. 15; Purses Total $10.1M; No Alcohol in Coolers SARATOGA SPRINGS — This year’s Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at the Saratoga Race Course will feature 23 stakes races with purses totaling $10.1 million, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced last week. This is the first time in Belmont history that the total purses will exceed $10 million. NYRA also announced that tickets will go on sale February 15, and fans attending the festival will not be allowed to bring in alcoholic beverages. SCHEDULE AND PURSE INFO REVEALED Many races will see significant purse increases, including the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes (from $1.5 million to $2 million), the Grade 1 Resorts World Casino Manhattan (from $750,000 to $1 million), the Grade 1 New York (from $600,000 to $750,000), and the Grade 3 Poker (from $200,000 to $350,000). An additional $100,000 will also be added to the purses of the Grade 1 Woody Stephens, the Grade 1 Jaipur, and the Grade 2 True North. On Thursday, June 6, the festival will open with four stakes, led by the Grade 2,
$250,000 Belmont Gold Cup. Friday will feature three Grade 1 events. Saturday will include six Grade 1 races, culminating with the Belmont Stakes. It will also include the $1 million Resorts World Casino Manhattan for older horses, and the seven-furlong $500,000 Woody Stephens for sophomores. The festival will conclude on Sunday with New York Showcase Day, featuring six stakes exclusively for New York-breds. For the complete Belmont Stakes Racing Festival stakes schedule, visit BelmontStakes. com/schedule. TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 15 General admission tickets, hospitality offerings, and reserved seats for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will go on sale at 10 a.m. EST on Thursday, February 15. Four-day general admission passes will cost $90. Single-day admission passes will also be available. General admission on Thursday and Sunday will be $10. General admission will be $30 on Friday. General admission on Saturday, Belmont Stakes Day, will be $50. General admission tickets
2024 Belmont Stakes logo via the New York Racing Association Inc.
will allow access to the backyard, picnic tables, and apron. Reserved picnic tables will be available for purchase in the picnic paddock area. There will be a random drawing at no additional cost for those interested in reserving picnic tables. Tickets can be purchased on
February 15 at BelmontStakes. com/tickets. Advance pre-sale opportunities are also available by signing up at BelmontStakes. com/pre-sale. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED Unlike most races at Saratoga, fans will not be
permitted to bring alcoholic beverages into the venue during the Belmont festival. Coolers containing food and non-alcoholic beverages will be allowed. The rules reflect standard policies at Belmont Park, despite the race not occuring there this year.
OBITUARIES
4 Mihaela Luiza Balan
Daniel A. Becker, Jr.
CLIFTON PARK — Mihaela Luiza Balan, 72, passed away January 23. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. A funeral service was held following the calling hours. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
TAMPA, FL — Daniel A. Becker, Jr. passed away at home, January 22. The loss of such a vibrant and funspirited soul was unexpected. At this time, the family requests that there be no calling hours or formal service. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Frederick Gene Brown
parents, Fred was predeceased by his brother Edward, sisters, Eunice Lettice and Gerry Flynn. Fred graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1963. He loved sports and played baseball in his youth. He really loved and excelled at softball. In the 1970’s he played third base in a league and area tournaments, making the AllStar team. He was a good bowler and played in many leagues as a young man. Golf was the sport that he enjoyed through his later years. Fred worked at GE for a few years but settled on a career with the US Postal service. This led him to Nevada, California and finally settling in Tampa, Florida where he retired. Fred enjoyed his retirement years with his
loving companion Linda, who introduced him to ice hockey. Fred loved his family dearly. He leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will miss his long and engaging conversations and booming heartfelt laughs. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Middle Grove Cemetery, 400, Middle Grove Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833, where Fred will join his parents in the family plot. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
Church in Saratoga Springs on Sept. 12, 1964. She was a devoted wife for 56 years until Robert’s death on Jan. 17, 2021. Sally is survived by her sister, Margaret (Wicky) Hunt Seck; sisters-in-law, Norma McNamara Quinn and Ann Pemrick Quinn; brother-inlaw, Leo J. Quinn and her many nieces and nephews to whom she was devoted. She is predeceased by her sister, Susan Hunt Raasch, who passed in 2015 and brothersin-law, Francis J. Quinn and Malcolm E. Quinn. Sally was an accomplished gardener, weaver, and knitter—sharing the results of her many hobbies with family and friends. For about 50 years, Sally and Robert were Saratoga Performing Arts Center season ticket holders, rarely missing performances of the New York City Ballet or Philadelphia Orchestra.
Sally attended the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church. Calling hours were January 31, 2024, at The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, followed directly by a funeral home service. Burial took place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The family would like to thank the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta, NY where Sally resided since 2015. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
TAMPA, FL — Frederick Gene Brown, age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home in Tampa, FL. Fred was the youngest of four children, born on November 7, 1944 to Paul and Mary (Feulner) Brown. Besides his loving
Sally Hunt Quinn
MALTA — Sally Hunt Quinn, 86, of Malta, NY, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. Born in Albany, NY, Sally was the daughter of the late Peg Ackroyd and H. Dunham Hunt, MD, a cardiologist at Saratoga Hospital. Sally attended Maplebrook School in Amenia, NY and Saratoga Springs High School. Sally and Robert L. Quinn were married at St. Peter’s
Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
Anne F. Byrnes
Ramona Swenor
WILTON — On January 13, 2024, Anne F. Byrnes (97) received her New Year’s wish: to pass painlessly in her sleep like her mother did. A funerary mass honoring Anne will be held at Church of Saint Peter in Saratoga Springs, NY May 17 at 1 p.m. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — Ramona E. Swenor, (formally of Addison, VT) passed away January 9. Per her request there will be no service. There will be a burial this spring in Addison, VT at the Grandview Cemetery and details will be posted in the Addison Independent Newspaper. For condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
Brenda (Crook) Tetro
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Brenda (Crook) Tetro, 78, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on January 5, 2024 in Saratoga Springs. Brenda resided in Fulton, NY for most of her life. She attended Fulton High School where she met her future husband, Richard “Dick” Tetro. The couple were happily married for 57 years before Dick died in 2022. Brenda was a mother to two children, Maureen and Stephen, but was motherly to many, including those in her extended family. She was warm, generous, selfless and kind, as many can attest, and always demonstrated a genuine interest in others. She was quick to laugh and quick to cry. She loved family, plants, puzzles, cooking, reading, entertaining and giving too many treats to dogs. After raising her two children, Brenda went to work at Fulton Junior High School as a librarian’s assistant. Over her many years there, she was beloved by administration, faculty and students alike, and tried to find ways to help and advise the students in matters above and beyond the choice of a library book. She was ultimately awarded a Golden Apple Award in recognition of her efforts. True to her nature, she never talked about it. In retirement, Brenda and her husband Dick spent summers in New York on Oneida Lake and winters in Florida. Brenda is survived by her daughter Maureen (Stephen) Lopez of Saratoga Springs; son
Madeline (Savas) Hutchins SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a long period of poor health, Madeline (Savas) Hutchins passed away January 31. Calling hours are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., February 4 at Compassionate Funeral Care, A private graveside service will be held at Gerald B.H. Saratoga National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
John Iacometta SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Iacometta passed 1/30/2024. Memorial donations to St. Clement’s food pantry, 231 Lake Ave or charity of one’s choice. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
Stephen (Jamie) Tetro of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren Sarah (Dylan) Hinds, Rachel Lopez and her fiancé Thomas Harrigan, Natalie Tetro, Libby Tetro; her brothers Bill (Nancy) Crook and John (Rita) Crook; sister-in-law Peggy Crook; and numerous beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband Dick; her parents Alfred Sr. and Mareon Crook; her brother Ronald Crook, and her brother Alfred Crook Jr. and his wife Judy. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and ICU staff of Saratoga Hospital for their care and compassion. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St, Fulton, NY, followed by a brief service. Additional visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
SARATOGA COUNTY COURT Meagan E. McGuire, 39, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony DWI, charged September 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing April 3. Debra I. Powers, 64, of Troy, pleaded guilty on Jan. 19 to grand larceny, and criminal tax fraud. Both charges are felonies. Powers admitted to unlawfully using a company issued credit card while employed at Cascades, Inc. in Waterford, to make purchases to benefit herself, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. The aggregate value of Powers’ purchases over a five-year period amounted to more than $548,000. Sentencing is April 19. Michael D. Hepp, 35, of Troy, was sentenced Jan. 22 to time served and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony robbery, charged July 2023 in Halfmoon. Thurman Jones, III, 38, of Green Island, was
sentenced Jan. 18 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Caitlin M. Pruess, 31, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 3 years’ incarceration/2 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged September 2022 in Moreau. Molly E. Wroblewski, 46, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 5 years’ probation and 30 hours of community service, after pleading to felony DWI, charged June 2023 in Stillwater.
BLOTTER Vincent L. Avila, 24, of Schenectady, pleaded Jan. 17 to rape in the firstdegree, a felony, charged January 2021 in Malta. Sentencing March 21. Justin L. Mayer, 41, of Schuylerville, pleaded Jan. 17 to felony grand larceny, charged July 2023 in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing March 13. Nicholas C. Eckhardt, 42, of Rochester, pleaded Jan. 10 to disseminating indecent materials to a minor, charged February 2023 in Galway. Sentencing April 3.
SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE
Shannon M. Flavin, 36, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Jan. 17 to 8 months incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Stillwater.
Tiffany Salak, 35, of Milton, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Thomas M. Resue, 65, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced to 5 days incarceration/5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged January 2023 in Clifton Park.
Elliott Ruggles, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation.
5 Keela Weaver, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. Benjamin Fedd, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief. Christin Fowler, 42, of Schenectady, was charged with aggravated harassment. Carrie Ann Harter, 40, of Cohoes, was charged with criminal mischief, and petit larceny. Bruce Bidwell, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass. Angelina Gazzillo, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with menacing, harassment, obstruct governmental administration, assault, and criminal tampering. Duane Savage, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault, and aggravated criminal contempt. Matthew Trumble, 44, of Schenectady, was charged with two counts petit larceny.
Chad Curcio, 51, of Ballston Spa, was charged with DWI. Jesse Mullins, 21, of Orwell, Vermont, was charged with DWI, and various drivingrelated violations. Zebiullah Neyazy, 44, of Cohoes, was charged with grand larceny. Michael Schrom, 40, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny. Jamel Daniels, 23, of Glenville, was charged with menacing and assault. Tasharon Carr, 33, of Watervliet, was charged with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and making an unsafe turn. Andre Lundstrom, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with grand larceny. Christian Slater, 23, of Schenectady, was charged with burglary, and criminal mischief.
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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
TO THE EDITOR
Racing City Chorus Quartet Singing Valentine
Concerning the Saratoga Biochar Project If knowledge is the foundation of education, it appears that the decisions being made by elected officials in the Town of Moreau and South Glens Falls are rooted in ignorance. It raises questions as to why both the Town of Moreau board and the Village of South Glens Falls are contemplating a moratorium for the industrial park concerning the Saratoga Biochar project, yet neither board has extended an invitation for a presentation by Saratoga Biochar. The state has kept an open mind about the project and has set out some trust but verify guidelines for them moving forward. To date, the only other government entity in my town and area that has officially engaged with Saratoga Biochar in public meetings about their project is the town’s planning board— not the town board, village board, county board, city councils, or any other relevant regional government authorities. The lack of engagement prompts one to wonder: what are they afraid of, that the unfiltered truth might alter their perspective? That they might feel embarrassed to embrace the greenest factory being built in New York state with a sustainability record of -137 in green house emissions. Or that the company is going to take toxic crap from humans and turn it into gold that helps improve soil for food and trees and water by stopping leaching of chemical fertilizers. The main benefactor of this project is not Saratoga biochar but New York State, Saratoga County and the town of Moreau taxpayer. It’s perplexing that these boards seem inclined to heed the perspectives of the “NOT Moreau, NIMBY” faction, replete with fabricated facts and innuendo, while steadfastly refusing to seek input from the actual company possessing real facts and information about the project. True fairness and transparency in representing taxpayers would necessitate engaging with both sides of the discourse. The new town board supervisor’s willingness to allocate resources, including unlimited overtime pay for employees and contractors, to ostensibly undermine one company, Saratoga Biochar is concerning. The apparent lack of consideration for factual information and the potential repercussions on taxpayers raises ethical questions. From my experience on the village board, singling out a specific project or business exposes the municipality to legal action, and the source of funds for legal fees and overtime pay warrants scrutiny. Moreover, the potential loss of income from the recent factory closure begs the question of whether taxes will be raised for the broader community, impacting 17,000 residents to appease 2,000, a consideration not explicitly conveyed during their election campaign. Bottom line is ...Saratoga biochar is a safe and cool project that’s going to change the farming, gardening and soil remediation industry... While bringing green industry and green jobs to Saratoga County.
- Brigid Martin, Yes Moreau founder and pro-town advocate
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs based Racing City Chorus is now accepting your order for Singing Valentines for Wednesday, Feb. 14. A barbershop quartet dressed in tuxedos, will serenade your special someone with a love song, deliver a rose and a sampler of chocolates. Quartets will go to their workplace, school, restaurant,
nursing home, residence or other venue in the Saratoga region and surrounding area. Rusty Senecal, president of Racing City Chorus states, “this is a great way to provide a unique and lasting gift to your loved one.” Visit racingcitychorus.org for more details. Contact 518504-SING (7464) to order your Singing Valentine.
WMHT to Premiere Original Documentary Featuring Gospel Music in the Capital Region
Pastor E.J. Taylor, Sr. of Sweet Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Photo provided.
ALBANY — WMHT Public Media will hold a free, public screening for the premiere of its new documentary, Echoes of Praise: Gospel Music in NY’s Capital Region. The event takes place 6 p.m. on Feb. 9 at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave., Albany, featuring preview clips of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s GOSPEL and companion concert Gospel LIVE! and will conclude with a live performance by The Heavenly Echoes Gospel Band. The event is free, but registration is required at: https://bit.ly/48UuQ3W
The WMHT documentary was produced to complement the Black History Month launch of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s fourhour PBS docuseries GOSPEL, and provides a window into local gospel music in NY’s Capital Region. It showcases several area congregations with deep connections to gospel music, including Sweet Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Albany, Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, Friendship Baptist Church in Schenectady, and Metropolitan New Testament Mission Baptist Church in Albany. It will premiere on WMHT at 9 p.m. on Feb. 12.
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“Headstones and service flags in the fog and rain, Gerald B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery” Photo by April VanArnum.
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Applications Available for The Hawley Foundation For Children Community Grants And Camp Awards SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Hawley Foundation for Children is accepting funding requests for its Community Grants and Camp Awards. Local organizations that assist youth in our community and best realize the Foundation’s mission of promoting the health, welfare and education of children in Saratoga County are invited to apply no later than March 1, 2024, at HawleyFoundation.org. Funding criteria includes but is not limited to: Organizations must serve disadvantaged children in Saratoga County; Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit status; Programs to be funded must demonstrate the ability and commitment to benefit, enhance and enrich the quality of life and well-being of children. In 2023, The Hawley Foundation awarded over
2023 high school senior grant recepients at the Hawley Foundation Annual Award Ceremony last year. Photo provided by The Hawley Foundation.
$150,000 to the Saratoga County community towards Community Grants, Camp Awards, College Grants to high school seniors who are college-bound or vocational-oriented, as well as returning college students, and as discretionary funds to assist
children on a case-by-case basis who are in financial need and reside in Saratoga County. Applicants will be notified in early April and funds distributed at an Award Ceremony in May. For more information, contact info@hawleyfoundation.org.
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Annual Flurry Festival Set for Feb. 16-18 in the Spa City SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 36th Annual Flurry Festival will take place Feb. 16-18 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Over the course of the weekend, thousands of attendees will be immersed in dozens of traditional dance and music genres, including swing, contra, blues, square and line dancing, Cajun, Zydeco, English country, Balkan, Scandinavian, Latin, Scottish, tango, fusion, international, Irish, balfolk, African, Appalachian dance, and more. “The festival is a national treasure among certain communities,” said Jonathan Greene, Program Curator of the festival, in a statement. “People travel from all over the country, even some from abroad, to experience this one-of-a-kind festival. It’s that classic thing where locals don’t always know what we have here.” More than 300 performers and teachers will present 221
sessions, including concerts, demonstrations, dance instruction, instrument workshops, jams, storytelling, singing, and participatory dances. Different types of participatory dances are done solo, partnered, or in community groups, and there’s no need to come with a partner as switching is common for many styles. Nondancers or musicians will be able to participate by attending jams, performances, sing-a-longs, and educational workshops. Families can join in simple American and international dances, listen to multicultural stories, and attend concerts, Stuntology, and a crankie show. Other youth activities include singing, movement, body percussion, and improv workshops, along with world dance, a Wizard of Oz puppet show and puppetmaking workshop, a teen music showcase, and teen jams. Full or partial weekend
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$34. 2 Million in Unclaimed Funds Are Due Saratoga County Residents & Businesses – Is Some Of It Yours?
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
The 36th annual Flurry Festival is coming this month.
tickets can be purchased online through Feb. 11 or throughout the weekend at the door, with discounts available for seniors, under age 26, and military. Scholarship tickets are available for those in need, and children 12 and under are free. Learn more about the 2024 Flurry Festival and view performers and schedules at www. flurryfestival.org.
SARATOGA COUNTY — There are $18.4 billion in unclaimed funds turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli – and more than 82,000 Saratoga County residents and businesses currently account for more than $34 million in total value of those unclaimed funds. The state has posted a “Search For Lost Money” page on its website that allows individuals or organizations to search for lost money that is rightfully theirs. Every day New York State returns $1.5 million
to those who file claims through the webpage. Where the money comes from: Banks, insurance companies, corporations and the courts are among the many organizations required by law to report dormant accounts to the State Comptroller. These organizations must attempt to notify people by mail and publish the information in newspapers. Despite efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. To plug your name, or business name into the search form, go to: www.osc.ny.gov/ unclaimed-funds.
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FROM CAMCORDER TO HBO EMMY by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jack Quinn grew up on the city’s west side near Saratoga Hospital. The pages of his high school yearbook – Saratoga Springs Class of 2008 – unveil images of the young man’s smiling face alongside a list of pursuits of his teenage years: ski club and SPAC, fun, lacrosse and film club among them. “I was always the kid with the video camera,” he says. “It just grew from there.” Three weeks ago, Quinn walked onto a Los Angeles stage and was presented with an award that recognized the achievements of the kid with the video camera from Saratoga Springs. “It was crazy,” says Quinn about attending the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards. “Just a wild night.” The images depict a smiling man cradling that most famous of statuettes depicting a winged woman holding an atom. “I watch the Emmys every year and it was a great opportunity to go.” Quinn and his team were nominated for and the eventual winners of the Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series award based on their work with the HBO series “Succession” (Controlling The Narrative). They faced competition from Saturday Night Live (Presents Behind The Sketch), and The White Lotus (Unpacking The Episode), among others. “The night we got to attend was geared toward unscripted shows - a lot of documentary series, a lot of Reality Shows, and our category fell into that because we were nominated for the Inside the Episode series, which is basically a mini-documentary,” Quinn says. The Creative Arts Emmys presentations are among a small handful of events held during the multiple nights of Emmy ceremonies. “Jeff Probst - the host of Survivor, was presenting that award. It was funny to see him onstage and to have him hand us the trophy,” Quinn says. “It was a whirlwind night.” Quinn was born in 1990 and spent his formative years in Saratoga Springs, leaving for four years to attend classes at SUNY
Oswego – where he earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting in 2012 - and returned to Saratoga Springs for a handful of years before heading to Georgia, where he earned a Master of Arts - Film & Television Production, at Savannah College of Art & Design. “I was hired right out of school to work for Turner Broadcasting,” Quinn says. He joined HBO in the summer 2021, where he has worked with the shows “Room 104,” and “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,” “The Gilded Age,” and the current running series “True Detective: Night Country.” “When I started at HBO, season 2 of Succession was wrapping up. When season 3 came around, I told my boss: hey, I really love Succession and I would love to work as much as possible on this show. Thankfully I got the opportunity to do that,” Quinn says. “I work for HBO in the marketing department on the corporate side. Within my team we get assigned certain shows to handle the marketing campaign,” he explains. “We do these little episodic promos - basically a trailer for the next episode. So, after the episode ends it’s: Next Week on Succession… and there are the little trailers we put together. Or, after the episode there will be an Inside the Episode featurette – an interview with the cast and crew, and that’s something my department does as well. That involves us interviewing everyone and putting together these little featurettes for every episode.” You can find Quinn’s specific editing work on a number of “Succession” Inside The Episode broadcasts as well as in a variety of series trailers. The series, as described by the television network itself: “A bitingly funny drama series exploring themes of power and family through the eyes of an aging media mogul and his four grown children.” It is for “Succession: Controlling The Narrative,” that Quinn as producer secured the Creative Arts Emmy award. “When season 4 came along, I guess my boss trusted me a little more and we worked closely putting together the interviews – assisted in writing questions for every cast
member and crew member who we would interview per episode, and actually worked on a cast interview,” Quinn says. “When it came time to work on the campaign in terms of editing everything together, I got the opportunity to do the most consequential episode featurettes - the Inside the episodes of the season and the series finale.” How does he approach the work? “When I’m working on those Inside the episode pieces – you watch as many episodes as are available, and you read the scripts. You’re not looking at the finished product, but you’re trying to find as much subtext and drama and identify the most exciting and interesting moments and try to create questions that might give answers
that people are interested in,” says Quinn. “I’m really glad to be working with HBO because I feel they have the best programming department in the business. They’re really good at picking projects and they give people a considerable budget to work with so I’m always excited to see what HBO gives us next to work with,” says Quinn, who these days calls Brooklyn home. It was during his time growing up in Saratoga Springs that Quinn says he came to the realization that the craft of editing - as opposed to shooting or anything else in the realm of videography - was a path he wanted to follow. “I grew up messing around with the family camcorder – we
had this Sony Handycam that probably most families had at that point – and I just started messing with it, shooting videos with my friends, little skits. I figured out how to edit on my own,” Quinn says. “I got professional software and I had no idea what to do, but eventually I just sort of figured it out.” What’s up next? “Right now, I’m wrapping up some work on the series True Detective – which just started a few weeks ago – and the next thing is a show called The Regime, which was given to our team to handle because some of the same people from Succession are producing and writing it, so it’s a good fit. “I was always the kid with the video camera and luckily, I now have a career in the same field.”
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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
Train Depot Razed in Schuylerville
The former B&M train depot at 36 Spring St. in Schuylerville. Photo: from 2022 Land Purchase Proposition, Schuylerville Central School District.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SCHUYLERVILLE — A train depot which stood for nearly 150 years in the historic village of Schuylerville was demolished this week. Located on state Route 29, the Boston & Maine depot was constructed in the late 1800s. By the mid-20th century, as the Saratoga and Schuylerville Railroad, it served as a connecting point between the city of Saratoga Springs to the village of Schuylerville eight miles away. A roundtrip ticket on the S&S Railroad – which visited Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville and Mechanicville cost $2 when purchased in advance, $2.50 if
riders waited to purchase the ticket while aboard the train. The depot ceased to operate as a rail station in the 1950s, and the structure converted into a 2,033 square foot residence with three bedrooms and one bathroom on a 0.41 acre lot, according to a Redfin realty listing. It is not known when the building located adjacent to a Schuylerville Central School District practice field - was last inhabited. The Schuylerville CSD purchased the land in 2022. Voters approved the land purchase proposition in May 2022 by a 400 to 87 vote, authorizing the school district to acquire the property at a cost of approximately $200,000. The initial plan was to explore options for
Demolition of the former B&M train depot in Schuylerville on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
creating easier access from the main road to the school campus. “Anytime the district can purchase land that is adjacent to school property is a great opportunity,” said then-Schuylerville School Superintendent Ryan Sherman, in the months leading up to the vote. “The land purchase will allow the district to work with architects and the Department of Transportation to research a possible second outlet to reroute campus traffic
and allow a better traffic flow in the future.” A second outlet road may still happen in the future, but there are no specific plans to do so currently, said Gregg Barthelmas, who was appointed Schuylerville CSD Superintendent in 2022. “We want to get through the (current) budget process and then we’ll revisit the conversation and try to determine the best use for it moving forward,”
Barthelmas said this week. “We may revisit it in the summertime to come up with an educated decision on what we want to do.” The NYS Department of Transportation will be involved in the process, he added. The building was condemned and taken down at this time for safety reasons, Barthelmas said. The Jersen Construction Group of Waterford was hired for the demolition work.
Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS SARATOGA
WILTON
Mark Schwendinger sold property at 246 NYS Rt 32 to Peter Hoogeveen for $225,000
John Burns sold property at 22 Dakota Dr to Christopher Barone for $410,000.
Stephanie Foy sold property at 314 Burgoyne Rd to Kevin Hume for $662,000 This week's home at 611 S Holmes St. in Glenville was listed by Valerie Thompson from Roohan Realty and sold for $304,000
BALLSTON
GREENFIELD
Scott Reuter sold property at 30 Pasture Place to David Gould for $436,000
John Popielarski sold property at 425 Maple Ave to Triple Threat Realty LLC for $430,000
Peteani sold property at 380 Goode St to Christopher Grasso for $350,000 Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 37 Timber Creek Dr to Brian Remington for $55,672 Stephen Jones sold property at 52 Cypress St to Paul Scimeca for $475,000
CORINTH Thomas Neville sold property at108 County Rt 10 to Christopher Stipano for $375,950
GALWAY James Hanan sold property at 1500 Peaceable St to Tashmoo Tides LLC for $350,000
MALTA Luther Forest Corp sold property at 174 Rt 9P to GlobalFoundries US for $102,720 Anthony Lombardo sold property at 239 Thimbleberry Rd to Shawn Schiltz for $220,000 Peter Rodriguez sold property at 168 Maple Ave to Kaitlyn McClaine for $311,000
MILTON Paul Hand sold property at 625 Sunny Lane to Tanner Stewart for $340,000
Donald Benware sold property at 972 NYS Rt 29 to Jayne Wright for $525,000 Paul Griffen sold property at 136 Cty Rd 67 to Jayne Wright for $200,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS Brentwood24 LLC sold property at 15 Gridley St to Sunada Construction for $1,607,508 Carol Maxwell sold property at 62 Oak St to Miroslav Marinkovic for $380,000 Marguerite Smith sold property at 128 132 Washington St to Lori Sames for $300,000 NY Ph Partners LLC sold property at 8 Ballston Ave/90 Hamilton St to Guilderland Realty Partners Inc for $1,053,500 Timothy Pearsall sold property at 171 Beekman St to Rigano Restorations LLC for $600,000
11 John Brusko sold property at 9 Woodland Dr to Matthew Reals for $490,000 Jeffrey Baker sold property at 801 Route 9 to Snook Hill Properties Inc for $530,000
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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
Make-A-Wish Unveils Saratoga Springs Facility by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York unveiled its Dr. J. Peter McPartlon Wishing Space in downtown Saratoga Springs last Sunday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from Mayor John Safford, State Senator James Tedisco, and Star Wars droid R2-D2. Jamie Hathaway, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York, showed off some of the facility’s features, including an “immersive” 180-degree movie theater that screens short animated films explaining the Make-A-Wish
Dr. J. Peter McPartlon Wishing Space. Photos by Jonathon Norcross.
process to children. The lobby featured large stuffed animals, Legos, and a Pac-Man arcade game. All of these elements are designed to “remind children and to tell children that they have agency over something in their lives,” Hathaway said. “When you have a critical illness, sometimes you feel that it’s only happening to you. You feel very alone in the process, and so what Make-A-Wish does and what this space does is they create community around families in crisis.” The facility is named in honor of Dr. J. Peter McPartlon, who passed away in 2020. Members of his family said in a statement that they were “honored to be part of this incredible
R2-D2 at the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Dr. J. Peter McPartlon Wishing Space ribbon cutting.
project that embodies the spirit of our father. He believed in the power of wishes to bring joy and healing to children and families in crisis. This Wishing Space is a tribute to his memory and a celebration of the hope that MakeA-Wish instills in the hearts of wish kids and their families.” During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mayor John Safford said that Saratoga Springs “is thrilled to have this in our city,
and we look forward to all the wonderful things this organization is going to continue to do for our region.” When asked for comment, R2-D2 beeped and whirled its head. The Dr. J. Peter McPartlon Wishing Space is now open to the public at 92 Congress Street, next to Fat Paulie’s Delicatessen. For more information, visit www.wish.org/neny.
Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
BUSINESS BRIEFS
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Saratoga Hotels Offering Wellspring Adds New Board Members Discounts for Locals MALTA — Wellspring,
Photo of the Saratoga Arms Hotel lobby area provided by Saratoga Arms.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Downtown hotels The Adelphi and Saratoga Arms are both offering locals rates during the winter months. From January 1 through May 5, the Saratoga Arms Hotel is offering 40% off its signature rates for those who live within
50 miles of Saratoga Springs. During January, February, and March, the Adelphi is offering 10% off for guests who live within a 50-mile radius of the hotel. The locals rate applies to bookings Sunday through Thursday, as well as select weekends.
Adelphi Hotel Hosts Chevy Chase
Actor Chevy Chase poses with his wife Jayni and daughter Caley in the lobby of the Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Photo via @chevychase Instagram account.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adelphi Hotel in downtown Saratoga Springs hosted actor Chevy Chase last weekend. Chase and his wife Jayni celebrated their daughter Caley’s birthday at the hotel. Chase called the experience a
“wonderful weekend in Saratoga Springs” in an Instagram post. Chase is currently filming the holiday movie “The Christmas Letter” in various locations across upstate and central New York. The film will see him reunite with “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” co-stars Randy Quaid and Brian Doyle-Murray.
the domestic violence and sexual assault services resource for Saratoga County, added three new members to its Board of Directors last week: Matthew Coldrick, Jeana Labas, and Nicholas DeCelle. Coldrick was born in the UK and moved to Saratoga County in 2005. He currently works for Novo Nordisk. He previously served on Round Lake’s planning board and is currently the Village’s Deputy Mayor. Prior to joining the board, he was involved with the Men with Wellspring program and volunteered for many Wellspring initiatives. Labas was born and raised in Saratoga Springs. She currently works for Kodiak Construction as an office manager and client selection representative. “I have a strong desire to get more involved in the community and supporting Wellspring in addressing workforce development is the perfect fit,” Labas said in a statement. DeCelle is a Saratoga County native and resides in the Town of Stillwater. A licensed funeral director, he manages William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. He serves on the Dake Foundation board and is a Leadership Saratoga graduate. DeCelle also worked at the
Photo provided
Saratoga Springs YMCA and the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center. According to its website,
Wellspring’s mission is to “support survivors and engage our community to end relationship and sexual abuse.”
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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
Saratoga Biochar Alleges “Potentially Illegal Actions” by Moreau by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
MOREAU — Saratoga Biochar Solutions has accused the Moreau town supervisor and town board of “underhanded and potentially illegal actions” after Moreau officials held a closed-door meeting regarding a possible construction moratorium at the Moreau Industrial Park, where Biochar is attempting to build a facility.
In a statement, Biochar said the meeting was “in likely violation of New York state open meeting law.” As of January 31, the Town of Moreau’s website had not posted any record of the January 19 meeting taking place. A request for comment from the Moreau town supervisor’s office was not returned. Raymond Apy, founder and CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions, the parent company of Saratoga Biochar, said he hasn’t
heard from any Moreau officials since his company released a statement criticizing them on January 24. “I would not accuse them of malicious activity,” Apy said. Rather, Apy said he was disappointed that “they’re not holding true to their campaign promise of transparency.” Gina LeClair, a former member of the Moreau Town Board from 2008 to 2020, said that closed-door meetings are common but “not something that’s lightly done.” “They’re legal meetings,” LeClair said. “The town board meets every two weeks. If something comes up that they need the advice of their attorney, they can, at any point that’s convenient for them and the attorney, get together.” LeClair said that attorneys present during the meetings would “immediately speak up” if a specific discussion was not allowed in private. Biochar has been attempting to build a fertilizer plant at the Moreau Industrial Park for the past two years. Possible construction of the facility has led to opposition from local politicians, as well as the formation of anti-Biochar groups such as “Not Moreau,” which was cofounded by LeClair and currently has 1,700 followers on Facebook. LeClair said that opposition to a Biochar facility in Moreau is motivated by concerns with emissions, truck traffic, noise
The entrance to the Moreau Industrial Park, where Saratoga Biochar is attempting to build a plant. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
pollution, odor, and a potential decline in property values. “Twenty jobs at a sewage sludge handling plant is not significant enough to put all of this down on all of these communities,” LeClair said. “There’s really not much in there that’s good for the residents of Moreau.” In contrast to local opposition, Apy said his interactions with New York State officials have been “very collaborative.” Biochar recently received its Notice of Completed Application from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). NYSDEC is expected to make a final decision on solid waste management and air emissions permits for Biochar at some point this year. “We’re a small startup company. We’ve been accused of being some big, giant corporate greedy pig,” Apy said. “We care about environmental
sustainability. That’s our entire company ethos.” Apy said he remains optimistic about not just building a plant in Moreau, but also expanding his company to Colorado, California, Pennsylvania, and even Australia. “It would be unfortunate for New York not to gain the recognition of a groundbreaking facility like this coming online before some other state or even another country,” Apy said. NYSDEC will hold both virtual and in-person public hearings about Biochar in South Glens Falls on February 7 and 8. Anti-Biochar activists are planning their own meetings on February 6 that will teach attendees “how to make an impactful statement or letter to convince [NYSDEC] to not issue permits to Saratoga Biochar,” according to an event flier.
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Puzzles Across 1 Peruvian people who cultivated potato varietals 5 Channel that covers Capitol Hill 10 Puzzle that may have dead ends 14 More than a snack 15 Words to live by 16 Emotional request 17 Spring flower painted by van Gogh 19 Feminine pronoun 20 Like one’s back during cat pose 21 Throw shade at 23 Finger food at luaus 24 “Mossy, bossy” Seuss character 25 A-plus student 28 Amtrak sta. times 29 Slot in a cash drawer 30 Twisted humor 31 Female sib 32 “East of Eden” director Kazan 33 Docent’s deg. 34 Hard-to-open cap 39 Air gun shot 40 Jazz singer Anita 41 Op. __: footnote abbr. 43 Diet based on the eating habits of early humans 46 Business attire 47 Mexican coin 48 Coffee order similar to a latte 50 Not quite foggy 51 Post-op area 52 __ card: smartphone need 53 Lively dances 54 Novelist __ Neale Hurston 56 Scold harshly 59 Like 8 or 88 60 Gabrielle of “Being Mary Jane” 61 Filmmaker Preminger 62 Depend (on) 63 Trivial, as a complaint 64 Cry Down 1 Sticks a stake in, as a vampire 2 Overly anxious 3 Dramatic end of a cinematic chase scene 4 Socially dominant figures 5 Kept in the email loop
See puzzle solutions on page 30
See puzzle solution on page 30 6 __ Lanka 7 A pop 8 Athletic brand with a three-stripe logo 9 Deferential denial 10 Dashboard abbr. 11 Pepper named for a Syrian city 12 Focus (on) 13 With very little effort 18 Luthor of the comics 22 Looking swell 25 Short cut? 26 Save, as a newspaper article 27 Eurasia’s __ Mountains 29 Alero automaker, informally 32 Macaroni often used in cold salads 33 Zoo trench 35 “Yeah, sure”
36 Dog that licks Garfield 37 Enjoy the lake in winter, perhaps 38 Aversion 42 Place to buy gifts for kids 43 Vaccine manufacturer 44 Tucked-away recess 45 Bay leaf source 46 Gymnast Biles who won four gold medals in Rio 47 Cushion 49 Ask for a donation 50 “Calvin and Hobbes” bully 53 Measly 55 “__ takers?” 57 Trivial complaint 58 Received
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Rebound, Redound Rebound means to bounce or spring back. The company’s stock price rebounded after the news hit. Redound means to contribute or lead to something. Her exceptional performance redounds to the company’s benefit. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
An Inside Look at Ballston “We Are in a Crisis”: Saratoga Schools Struggling with Recruitment Spa’s Universal Pre-K Program by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
Director of Personnel Development Hillary Brewer delivers the annual Staffing and Pre-budget Outlook presentation at the Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education meeting on January 25. Screenshot via YouTube livestream.
continued from front page... Brewer said that her Human Resources Coordinator Michael Ngadi traveled across New York for two months recruiting applicants. “This is the most we’ve ever recruited,” Brewer said. According to Ngadi, all 700 districts in the state are competing for the same teachers. Those districts are also up against schools from Florida and California, which use, among other things, their states’ warm climates to attract applicants.
“There are so many barriers that are impacting how we recruit and impacting the entire teaching profession, but we’ve just got to work through it,” Ngadi said. The inability to fill certain positions has resulted in both less educational opportunities for students and more work piled onto teachers’ plates. A two-section technology course was collapsed into one because an additional teacher wasn’t hired. Brewer also said that multiple teachers in the science department are teaching six classes at once.
Brewer said that one possible long-term solution to the teaching shortage is to encourage current students to become educators. “Everybody that is part of education needs to really be focusing on growing a pipeline of educators,” Brewer said. Teacher shortages have been widespread across the state. According to a November 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Education, New York “has faced geographically widespread and persistent teacher shortages.”
BALLSTON SPA — Jellyfish with googly eyes made from plastic bowls. Photos of students inside paper-plate hot air balloons. Paintings of cats, baseball players, and lizards displayed above tiny desks. The Ballston Area Community Center’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten classrooms were on display Monday night for an open house event that allowed parents to meet teachers and tour the facilities. The free pre-K program is a partnership between the Ballston Area Community Center (BACC) and the Ballston Spa Central School District. Although applicants are not guaranteed a spot, the program has been successful in placing most kids. “We try to be as open and available for as many families as possible,” said Kathleen Skellie, the district’s Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. “There is no restriction, as long as you live in the district, as long as you can get yourself to and from, the cost is free,” added Colleen Russo, Executive Director of BACC. The goal of the pre-K program is to ensure a smooth transition into kindergarten. Courses include pre-K versions of kindergarten phonics and math programs. “The beauty of the consistency is when our kinders get to us, they know their letters, they know their
sounds,” said Skellie. “We work on everything from social emotional to physical,” said Russo. “They have gross motor, fine motor, all sorts of different skills that they’re building.” There are also special programs such as yoga and music. “It really helps transition the kids from the classroom to a different activity, and then back to the classroom, like they’re expected to do in kindergarten,” Russo said. The largest classroom can fit 18 students, while smaller rooms have 14 or 16. The earliest drop-off is 9 a.m., and pickup is at 2 p.m. BACC also offers an after-care program that goes until 6 p.m. After-care does have a fee, although financial assistance may be available to families that qualify. Registration opened on Monday. Online registration is available at bscsd.org/ Page/13659. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2024. If there are more applicants than available spots, a random lottery will occur. Those not selected in this lottery will be placed on a waiting list. A letter confirming acceptance or rejection from the program will be mailed to families by March 15. Any questions about the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program can be directed to the district’s Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at upk@bscsd.org or 518-884-7195, ext. 1374. For additional information, visit bscsd.org/Page/13659.
Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
EDUCATION BRIEFS
Ballston Spa Elementary Students Fill Up “Kindness Jars” by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — Students from Malta Ave Elementary celebrated kindness by filling up “jars” with messages written on post-it notes. As part of the school’s Great Kindness Challenge, a note is added to a “jar” every time a student or staff member does something kind. The notes included messages such as “made a new friend on the bus” and “helped someone get class materials.”
Photos of the Malta Ave Elementary “kindness jars” via the @MaltaAveElem X/Twitter account.
Construction Industry Student Scholarships Offered SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association is offering two, $1,000 student scholarships this year: the SBA award, and the Bob Best Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships are open to any high school senior or college undergraduate in Saratoga County who is planning to pursue a construction education at a 2 or 4-year accredited college, university, or technical school.
The scholarships are also open to students who would like to purchase tools and/or equipment for employment/career, or to start a business in the construction industry. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate current or past involvement in the construction field. Each applicant must submit a high school or college transcript or list of trade classes taken, plus a short essay (or video) describing why
they are interested in a construction industry career. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2024. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted, so early application is recommended. The winners and their schools will be notified by June 1, 2024. To receive a scholarship application, please contact Barry Potoker at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.
Empire State U Enrollment Increases SARATOGA SPRINGS — Empire State University saw a 25.3% increase in new student enrollment for its 2024 Spring 1 Term, the institution announced last week. Empire also reported a 12% increase in credits, and an additional 500 applicants for the spring term compared to last year. “SUNY Empire has always been at the forefront of providing innovative education that meets students where they are,” Andrea Hennessy, vice president for enrollment management and marketing, said in a statement. “The increases we’re seeing are a testament to the university’s commitment to online learning, and the desire among all demographics for affordable, flexible, high-quality education options.”
Photo of an Empire State University campus building provided by Cherie Haughney.
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Gardening with
Peter Bowden:
Learning Your Yard
by Peter Bowden
for Saratoga TODAY
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t won’t be long before we’ll be heading to the garden center to purchase plants for our yards. Before you set foot in a nursery, you need to understand conditions in your yard. I call this “Learning Your Yard.” Gardening success starts with knowing how much light a plant needs and where conditions in your yard match up with the plant’s requirements. I’ve spent a lot of time helping folks with plant selections. The first question I must ask so I can make logical recommendations is, “What direction does your house face?” More often than you’d believe, the answer I get is “the road.” Obviously, this isn’t what I really am asking. I’m simply trying to deduce
how much sunlight the site will potentially receive. The largest factor influencing conditions in your yard is the house. Each wall faces a different direction and each of these directions have different qualities of light and exposure that will determine which plants will grow and thrive there and which would be best placed elsewhere. Let’s examine the qualities of walls facing the four cardinal compass points. The east-facing wall is the
wall that faces the sunrise so it will get morning sun until about noon and then shade for the rest of the day. That means that this side of the house will get about 6 hours of direct sun a day during the growing season. This morning sun is considered the most “balanced” light of the day. It lacks the hot, infrared quality of afternoon sun. This means that plants that require shady conditions may be able to tolerate 3 or 4 hours of eastern exposure whereas the same amount of western or afternoon sun would be too “hot’ for shade-loving plants. The east-facing wall is also the most sheltered area in the yard. The house acts as a windbreak;
protecting this area from the cold, dry prevailing wind that blows from the west and northwest in winter. This dry winter wind is the worst enemy of rhododendron, azaleas, holly and other broadleaf evergreens. The east-facing wall is the location of choice for this family of plants. The south-facing wall of the house provides the sunniest exposure possible. It will get twelve or more hours of direct sun per day. All this sun makes this the perfect location for most flowering shrubs as well as sunloving annuals and perennials. Plants that require full sun will want at least seven hours of direct sun per day and the south wall of the house will provide all that and more. Plants that require shade will suffer when planted on the south side of the house since all those hours of sun will overheat them. People who love flower gardening are always thrilled to have good southern exposure. The west-facing wall gets the second half of the day’s sun from noon until sunset. Afternoon sun is much hotter and infrared than its morning counterpart. This makes it possible for many plants that require full sun to do well even though they will only get a half a day of sun when planted against a west-facing wall. Shade plants that can thrive in the morning sun will find the west-facing wall too hot. The west-facing wall is also exposed to prevailing wind that blows from the west and northwest so, even though light conditions might be appropriate for broadleaf evergreens, winter wind will make this a tough location for them. The north-facing wall gets less direct sunlight (in fact none) than any other location against the house. This and the fact that it is directly exposed to drying north winds in winter make this one of
the most challenging areas to plant. Lack of direct sun makes it impossible to grow most flowering shrubs and roses will never do well against a northfacing wall. Naturally the north wind will make it impossible for broadleaf evergreens to survive this location. There are some junipers and other durable evergreens that can live here. The greener the better since gold or blue evergreens need more sun than a north-facing wall will provide to maintain their color. Shade-loving perennials and annuals are good choices to brighten up this difficult wall. Of course, few houses face exactly south, north, east or west. If your house faces southeast, for instance, it will have a combination of east and south wall qualities. Then there are the other factors that will influence the “micro-climates” within your yard. There may be a large shade tree in the yard on the south side of the house so, instead of getting full sun all day, that side of the house may only get direct sun for a couple of hours. There may be a fence or evergreen hedge to the west of your yard that blocks the wind from that direction making it possible to plant rhododendrons there. These are the variables that you’ll need to learn to make logical plant selections and take best advantage of your garden spaces. The most successful gardeners are those who understand what their yard has to offer and learn to work with it. Take the time to observe the way the sunlight moves across your yard, the path the wind takes and the other variables that affect your little piece of the planet. Then you’ll be able to shop at the garden center in a more logical manner and you won’t find someone asking you, “Now, when you’re standing in your front doorway, where does the sun come up?”
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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2024
Valentine’s Guide Local Gifts They’ll Love!
love our locals SHOP SMALL!
Valentine’s Day: Feb. 14
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Valentine’s Day
breakfast ideas to show your love
SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
WILTON MALL FOOD COURT by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY Bacon & Sausage. Discover these savory delicacies at: • Grazin’ Acres Farm has maple breakfast links • Jireh Organics & Livestock of NY’s bacon and ground sausage • Long Lesson Farm has bacon and breakfast sausage Breads and other baked goods. Various baked goods are useful in recipes or purchased ready-to-eat. • The Bread Butler’s assorted breads are great for toast and French toast—their chocolate croissants are a breakfast win. • Katie Bakes Gluten Free has bagels, muffins, and scones
Argyle Cheese Farmer Photo provided.
Slate Valley Farms Photo provided.
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alentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s nothing like showing a little extra love with a homemade breakfast served at the kitchen counters or in bed. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market has a wide variety of locally grown and produced goods for whatever your perfect breakfast combo might include. • Kokinda Farm’s assorted baked breads • Night Work Bread’s sourdough bread and other baked goods such as bagels, scones, babka • Parchment has brioche-style cardamom bread, which is delicious toasted or for French toast and other baked goods. • Sweet Treats by Jennifer’s English muffin bread and cinnamon buns • The Argyle Cheese Farmer’s blueberry danish and cinnamon buns Coffee is a must on most breakfast trays (wink), and you’ll find locally roasted beans at Nally Coffee. Find farm-fresh eggs at: • Jireh Organics & Livestock of NY • Kokinda Farm • Hepatica Farm • Squash Villa Farm Fruit. While it’s not growing season, Saratoga Apple has fresh choices direct from cold storage, like fresh apples, dried apples, and applesauce. Hash browns always make a delicious side dish, and you can grab locally grown items to bake or fry them: • Gomez Veggie Ville’s potatoes, onion & kale • Grazin’ Acres Farm’s potatoes • Lovin’ Mama Farm’s potatoes, onions, kale, spinach & herbs • Muddy Trail Jerky Co’s spice mixes
Honey is the perfect sweetener for tea and to top off some of your baked goods or to use in recipes like pancakes as an alternative sweetener. • Ballston Lake Apiary has honey and honey sticks • Slate Valley Farm has honey Pancakes and syrup are a popular winter treat, and the market has both pancake mix and the ever-popular maple syrup. • Sweet Treats by Jennifer brings pancake batter • Slate Valley Farm maple syrup Smoothies, yogurt, and granola are perfect for parfaits: • The Argyle Cheese Farmer has smoothies and assorted yogurts • Sweet Treats by Jennifer makes granola Other baking supplies: • The Argyle Cheese Farmer makes buttermilk • Muddy Trail Jerky Co. vanilla Other toppings: • Kokinda Farm has homemade jams and jellies • Saratoga Peanut Butter varieties 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.
Katie Bakes Gluten Free. Photo provided.
Farmers’ Market Frittata
YIELDS: 6 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 15 min
INGREDIENTS:
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market • 4 large eggs*
• 1 cup bacon*, cooked and chopped
• 4 egg whites*
• ½ tsp chopped fresh thyme* leaves
• 2 Tbsp milk* • ½ tsp salt, divided • ¼ tsp pepper, divided • 1 cup mushrooms*, sliced • 1 cup kale*, chopped
• 1 Tbsp chopped parsley leaves (reserve some for garnish) • ½ cup chevre* (or another soft cheese*), crumbled into tiny pieces
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat broiler and place top rack 4-5” from the element. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, ¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper and set aside. 2. On the stovetop, melt butter over medium-high heat in an iron skillet. Add vegetables and saute until they begin to soften for about 3-4 minutes. Add in the bacon, thyme, half of the parsley, 1/4 tsp salt, a pinch of pepper, and cook, stirring 1 more minute. 3. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies and stir to evenly spread the veggies around. Let it cook, about 3-4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle cheese over the top. 4. Place skillet under the broiler until eggs are slightly puffed and cheese begins to bubble and brown, 3-4 minutes. Watch carefully. Remove from the over, slide frittata onto a serving platter. Garnish with remaining parsley. Slice and serve. Recipe provided by M&A Farm
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Savory Waffles “YOU’RE with Ham & Cheese Waffle-y C ute” INGREDIENTS
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY One of our family treats was waffles on Sunday morning. My mother would offer to put blueberries, strawberries, bananas and various fruits on our waffles. I have always loved waffles’ crispy wafer surface, soft interior and tiny golden pockets filled with maple syrup. The waffles of my dreams (and by now you realize this is nearing psychedelic-flashback territory), include the proper waffles are dark golden brown, crisp and served with butter melting into the square holes, maybe a salty pork product nearby such as bacon and real maple syrup. I would beg for a scoop of ice cream on top – but that idea was quickly nixed. Waffles have been a favorite food for hundreds of years, possibly dating back to the 13th Century. Although,waffles were brought to Pennsylvania centuries ago by German settlers, they are experiencing a modern-day comeback that extends long after sunrise. There are many new food concepts out there that include creative approaches to waffles as an all-day food. It is safe to say that Americans have developed a bit of a fascination, perhaps an obsession of making waffles a novelty breakfast items to decadent masterpieces. Making crisp and fluffy homemade waffles has gotten easier since the days when you had to hold a long-handled waffle iron in the fire to get them perfectly browned. Modern waffle makers require little more effort than plugging them in and heating them up, but it can take a little practice to effortlessly turn out golden grids that pair perfectly with real maple syrup or crunchy fried chicken. A generously oiled and thoroughly preheated waffle maker should produce an irresistible result every time.
Hello my Foodie Friends !
How many of you like to eat breakfast foods any time of the day? As a child, one of my favorite breakfast items was and still is waffles. I love the smell of cooking waffles when you walk into the kitchen.
• 3 large eggs yolks and whites divided!
• 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 Tbsp. baking powder • ¾ tsp. kosher salt • ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 1 ¾ cups milk preferably whole milk • ½ cup canola oil • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 cup ham (heaping cup) finely diced • 1 cup Gruyere, Swiss OR Cheddar cheese • 1 Tbsp. chopped chives optional
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Start by separating the 3 eggs: yolks in one bowl, whites in another bowl. 2. Beat the 3 egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. This will take a while, 7-10 minutes. Set aside. 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Give it a light whisk or stir to combine. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 3 egg yolks, milk, oil and Dijon mustard. I never met a waffle I didn’t like. After hearing the ways waffles can answer the neverending “What’s for dinner?” question or liven up a winter party, you’ll never look at a box of Eggos the same way again. Who says waffles are just for breakfast? You could eat them for lunch, dinner and dessert too. Here are some ideas: Chicken and Bacon Waffles. Call it a meat-lovers waffle. Top your waffle with fried chicken and crispy bacon, and even mix bacon into the waffle batter. Save it for a lazy Sunday morning when you don’t have to leave the couch too quickly. Waffled Brioche French Toast. If you’re the type who always waffles (har har) between French toast and waffles on the diner menu, you can get the best of both worlds at home. Pop a chunky slice of brioche in the waffle iron, and you’ll wind up with crispy divots (perfect for flooding with syrup) and maintain the fluffy, chewy texture typical of French toast.
Waffled Banana Bread. Banana bread is another morning favorite that can get a waffle update. Pour bananabread batter straight into the waffle iron for a treat that’s both new and familiar — and cooks in way less time than typical banana bread. Breakfast Grilled Cheese Waffles to-go sounds tricky until you realize that two waffles can sandwich all the gooey stuff (cream cheese and jam) inside for a handheld breakfast. These are just some ideas... There are so many options to make with a waffle maker. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place to pick up the essentials to make your culinary delights. Have fun in the kitchen; tell that special someone they are “Waffle-y Cute.” Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John & Paula
5. Gradually stir the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture. 6. Add in the diced ham, cheese and chives and blend together lightly; mixture should be slightly lumpy. 7. Carefully fold the egg whites into the above mixture. Do not over mix. 8. Preheat the waffle iron. Spray the waffle iron with nonstick spray. 9. Pour the batter onto the center of the waffle iron. Cook the waffles until golden brown. 10. Serve topped with butter and maple syrup. Also delicious with a poached egg and diced avocado on top and additional Dijon mustard for dipping. Recipe courtesy of Susie Weinrich at momdinner.net
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This Week’s Events: FEB. 2-8 🙂 = family friendly FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Fish Fry Friday
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Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m. Every Friday through March 29. Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take-out 518695-3917. All are welcome.
9th Annual Chocolate Fest
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Throughout the village of Ballston Spa | 4-8 p.m. Presented by the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association. There will be 22 “sweet spots” around town where Ballston Spa businesses have paired up with area chocolatiers to compete to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small, sample-sized chocolate offerings in 3 categories: Dessert (Sweet), Savory, and Chocolate Beverage. These treats will be judged by
Chocolate-fest goers and only cost 1 dollar! While savoring delicious chocolate treats, visitors will also enjoy a variety of special business promotions going on throughout the Village. This year, there will also be various activities specifically for children occurring throughout town in addition to the treat sampling. Please note that most sweet spots are cash only.
Free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Ballston Spa Library, 21 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa By appointment through April 12 AARP Foundation will provide free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program at the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-based free tax preparation service. Volunteers are trained and IRScertified every year to ensure they understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. Tax-Aide will provide taxpayer assistance through interaction with IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers in two short same day, in-person meetings to exchange documents. For more information about AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, including what type of service is available, which documents you need to file your taxes, and to schedule your appointments stop in or call 518- 885-5022.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 11th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser
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Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 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 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.
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.
Closing Reception and Artist Talk Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs 2 – 4 p.m. | Anne Diggory’s exhibit “Near and Far” Diggory will provide us with an additional talk. Painting Plein Air in the Adirondacks and Southern France will include a glimpse into her working methods painting on site, including a large set from a three-week painting trip in the south of France. On Saturday, February 3 and 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Diggory invites the public to join her in her studio at 173 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. A portion of the sales of this exhibition and studio open house will benefit the Saratoga Immigration Coalition Scholarship Fund. For more information, please visit our website at springstreetgallerysaratoga.org, springstreetgallerylist@gmail. com, 518-290-0660.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Galway Preservation Society Program
The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd, Galway | 7 p.m. A video presentation produced and narrated by GPS member Dave Waite on “Ballston Spa’s Mexican War Monument: The Village honors its fallen Sons.” This 60-minute documentary tells the story of the monument and the year-long effort by members of the Ballston Spa
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Saratoga Spa State Park, Meet in the quadrangle near the Wired restrooms. | 11 a.m. There will be no indoor facilities. Registration can be done online through www. runsignup.com with day-of
community to retrieve its 175-year-old time capsule and honor the young men who gave their lives in this war. This video production takes you through the history of the war, the work of locating the time capsule, as well as providing thoughts about the war from local students and area historians. Open to the public, free of charge.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Saratoga Area Retired Educators Monthly Luncheon The Ripe Tomato, 2721 US-9, Ballston Spa | Noon All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers, librarians, teaching assistants and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.
Improv Spaces “Open Office Hours” Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Side Door, Saratoga Springs 5 – 7 p.m. | A weekly Tuesday evening program with musicians and artists in improvisation and interdisciplinary improvisation including music, performance, poetry, and visual arts. Are you a composer with a framework for improvisation that you want to test? Do you want to meet collaborators for a piece or band? Do you want to explore interdisciplinary practice or something new? Mics and amplification are provided or bring your own equipment. Open Office Hours are session workshops for artists to create together and be in informal conversation. improvspaces.org Free admission. continues to next page...
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Monthly Meeting of The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. CDA - Court McLaughlin #422, Members gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments until 6:30 p.m. when the meeting will begin. CDA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. Questions? Contact Regent Lucille Koch by phone or text at 516-319-4577.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 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 Kate Dudding presents Peace Stories. This is the last of the sixpresentation series. If Saratoga
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Annual Sweetheart Dance Held on February 10 at the Saratoga–Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga Springs. GRAVITY will be our entertainment for the night. Cocktails from 6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment from 9-midnight. Basket Raffles (including a Lottery Basket) will benefit the Foreverly House (Veterans Community Housing Coalition Home for Female Veterans with Children). Entree
Springs City Schools are closed due to weather, that date will be postponed to Feb. 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.
Stuffed Shells Dinner Take Out Saratoga-Wilton elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Cost $15 per dinner. (Cash Only).
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Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Samira Sangare and SG. Open mic poetry will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading
choices: Prime Rib, Salmon, and Spinach Lasagna, served with roasted potatoes, tossed salad, roll, and veggies, dessert. Cost is $45/per person. Reservations are first come first serve with seating limited. RSVP to Ellen Calabrese at 518-300-7678 (cell), or emd19302@yahoo.com with entrée choice, number of guests and payment. Checks made out to the Ladies Auxiliary or cash are preferred.
A Night at the Aldridge House Opening in 1792, the building that now houses Brookside Museum was a hotel that hosted guests to Ballston Spa for over 50 years. On Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m., Brookside Museum is
will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org., 518-583-0022.
Green Drinks The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and drinks available for purchase. Green Drinks - Saratoga Springs is held monthly. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Foreign Film: The Miracle Club (2023) Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park 6:30 p.m. | There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. In English/English subtitles. Rated PG-13; 90 min. Comedy, drama. 518-371-8622. cphlibrary.org hosting an immersive evening of food, music, and stories. Ticket holders will enjoy a night of hearty stew, bread, refreshing cider, and jaunty music. Tickets are $25 per person, $20 for SCHC members. Tickets are limited and preregistration is required. www. BrooksideMuseum.org. Friday, Feb. 16 is the snow date for this event. Proceeds from this program support education initiatives throughout Saratoga County.
The 36th Annual Flurry Festival February 16-18 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Dozens of traditional dance and music genres, including swing, contra,
blues, square and line dancing, Cajun, Zydeco, English country, Balkan, Scandinavian, Latin, Scottish, tango, fusion, international, Irish, Bal folk, African, Appalachian dance, and more. More than 300 performers and teachers will present 221 sessions, including concerts, demonstrations, dance instruction, instrument workshops, jams, storytelling, singing, and participatory dances. Tickets can be purchased online through February 11 or throughout the weekend at the door. Discounts available for seniors, those under age 26, and military. Scholarship tickets are available for those in need, and children 12 and under are free. Learn more at www.flurryfestival.org.
Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency at Skidmore February 16, 7:30 p.m. Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, located at 815 N.Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 16th year at Skidmore. Visit the Arthur Zankel Music Center website for event details. Concert Program: INTI FIGGIS-VIZUETA | seven sisters paint the earth New Work (World Premiere, commissioned by Carnegie Hall). GABRIELA LENA FRANK | Leyendas: an Andean Walkabout for String Orchestra*. TANIA LEÓN | De Memorias. BEETHOVEN | Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 16. Free and open to the public.
The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilton Wildlife Preserve
& Park. Registration 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.
Sonatas for Spring March 3 at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Avenue. The Saratoga Chamber Players will present violinist Jill Levy and Israeli pianist Renana Guzman with works of Bach, Arvo Pärt, Prokofiev and Brahms. Tickets are available at www.saratogachamberplayers. org. Seniors $25, Adults, $30 and Students $20. The concert is supported in part by the NY State Council of the Arts with the support of the NY State Legislature, the office of the Governor and our many individual supporters.
Vendors Wanted for Community Rummage Sale Saturday, March 16 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Rd, Charlton. Need to make some space, get rid of things you don’t use? Put up your items for sale to become somebody else’s treasure. Rent a table and space for $15. For information or to make a reservation call 518399-2871 or email: office@ charltonfreehold.org Send your upcoming local event briefs to calendar@ saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.
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New at the Tang - Exhibitions Open Feb. 3 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has announced the following upcoming exhibitions. An opening reception will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour: Feb. 3–May 19: Londonbased artist Isaac Julien’s film installation Lessons of the Hour features actor Ray Fearon as Frederick Douglass, the nineteenth-century abolitionist, writer, and freed slave. Openended narrative vignettes set in Washington, DC, London, and Edinburgh portray Douglass with influential women of his time—including Susan B. Anthony and Ottilie Assing— dramatizing ideas of racial and gender equality. Julien’s work reiterates Douglass’s belief in the importance and power of photography and picture-making in advocating for social justice.
Lessons of the Hour features ten screens of varying dimensions hung salon-style. The vibrant colors of the film have a modern aesthetic that, in conjunction with the period set, costumes, and salon-style screens, unites past and present. Studio/Archive: Feb. 3– June 9: Studio/Archive features contemporary art from the Tang collection that examines studio portraiture and archives as tools for agency, empathy, and justice. Among new acquisitions being shown for the first time at the Tang are work by Ja’Tovia Gary, Kahlil Robert Irving, and Annette Kelm. The exhibition also includes work by Mike Disfarmer, Elger Esser, Zanele Muholi, Vik Muniz, Alice O’Malley, Joachim Schmid, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Malick Sidibé, Sanlé Sory, Mickalene Thomas, and Huang Yan. Abject Anatomy: February 9–April 21: The artistic transformation of the body
into something unrecognizable, disturbing, or abject probes human anxieties about bodily behaviors and desires. Our mind races and our skin crawls as we contemplate the possibility of a grotesque and fantastical metamorphosis of our own. Is this what happens in the absence of control? Abject Anatomy features a selection of photographs, prints, drawings, and paintings from the Tang collection that ask us to reflect on deep-seated fears about our own bodily nonconformance and that of those around us. Elevator Music 48: Alone, only in flesh: Feb. 10–May 5: Alone, only in flesh is a site-specific, collaborative meditation on diaspora combining spoken word poetry, experimental cello, traditional Vietnamese áo dài (garments), and Southeast Asian home goods. The installation melds the language of altars—spaces of presence,
Installation view, Isaac Julien, Lessons of The Hour, McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, San Francisco, 2020, photo by Henrik Kam. Photo provided.
transcendence, and transmission—with the liminality of the shifting elevator. The artists Antonius-Tín Bui, MIZU, and Theresa-Xuan Bui thus create a space for all to commune with the unknown and untranslatable. Coming in July: Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld. A voyage of discovery into the depths of our threatened natural world through large-scale painted and
sculptural works. The Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College opened in fall 2000 with about 3,500 objects and the collection has since grown to more than 18,000 works, representing a wide variety of materials, subject matter, and time periods. The Museum is open to the public on Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Go to: https://tang.skidmore.edu
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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the 30th Anniversary Party: Feb. 10 Hometown “Pep Rally” for Adirondack Dance Coming to Proctors Theatre Festival’s Annual Benefit GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Theatre Festival will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary with a peppy tribute to its hometown roots and its national reach. Adirondack Theatre Festival’s fundraiser has become legendary in Glens Falls for creative themes including James Bond, the Olympics, and last year’s sold-out Beatles Bash. This year’s party is a hometown “Pep Rally” celebrating 30 years
of innovative theatre that makes a difference at home and around the country. The night will feature Emcee Billy Floyd of the Adirondack Thunder, songs from musicals developed at ATF that have captured national attention, the unveiling of ATF’s next summer season, a live auction hosted by former ATF Producing Artistic Director Mark Fleischer, and a very
special surprise announcement. The festivities will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St. in downtown Glens Falls. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $90 per person and include wine, beer, soda, appetizers, and entertainment. Tickets are available at the Charles R. Wood Theater box office at 518-480-4878 or woodtheater.org/events.
“Dance in Albany” Offer Two Distinctive Performances in February ALBANY — The performing arts centers at The Egg and the University at Albany, which jointly present Dance in Albany, present the next two offerings in the series in early February. Monica Bill Barnes & Company will be in the Capital Region for a week-long residency leading up to a performance of The Running Show on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the uptown University at Albany campus. Italy’s NoGravity Theatre will make its Capital Region debut at The Egg at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany on Friday, Feb. 9. Founded in 1997, MBB&CO is a New York-based dance company that began with a suitcase of costumes and a collection of solos that could be performed
anywhere. Since then, Barnes has worked with many artists and performers, including longtime collaborators/designers Jane Cox and Kelly Hanson and performer Anna Bass, in developing relatable work with a subversive sense of humor. Since 2013, MBB&CO has been co-led by Barnes in partnership with Robbie Saenz de Viteri where the mission evolved to “bringing dance where it doesn’t belong.” The Running Show is a live, physical documentary about the life of a dancer. NoGravity is an Italian performing arts company directed by the multidisciplinary artist Emiliano Pellisari and dancer Mariana Porceddu who aim to push the boundaries between art forms. Its style is inspired by the extraordinary artistry
of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque art with a focus on the theater of wonder. Beauty, dream, illusion and fun are the keys to NoGravity’s poetics. The company will present From Hell to Paradise. Pellisari depicts Dante’s journey through the three Christian realms: Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. Prior to the performance, there will be a Prelude talk sponsored by the Dance Alliance that begins at 7:15 p.m. at The Egg. Advance tickets for MBB&Co’s The Running Show are $15 for the general public at www.albany.edu/pac/tickets. Tickets for NoGravity Theatre are $28 and are available at The Egg Box Office on the Concourse Level of the Empire State Plaza in Albany, by phone at 518-4731845 and online at theegg.org
SCHENECTADY — Michael Flatley once said, “Everyone in the world will tell you, ‘No, it can’t be done.’ Every time I hear that, I know I’m close to success.” This philosophy was a main driving factor in the journey to “ Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, which Flatley began developing in 1995 following his departure from Riverdance will be on the MainStage at Proctors March 5. Since its premiere 25 years ago, it has become one the most
successful touring productions in entertainment history, having been seen by over 60 million people. For its 25th-anniversary tour, fans can expect new staging, new costumes, and choreography, plus cutting-edge technology and special effects. Tickets are on sale through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at proctors.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518-382-3884 ext. 139.
Live at Caffe Lena Feb. 24: ‘Cinematic Songs with a Haunting, Gothic Romanticism’ SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Fahl first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC- based chamber-pop group October Project. She has since gone on to writing and recording songs for movies (including the theme for the Civil War epic Gods and Generals), singing arias and medieval Spanish songs for Sony Classical, and releasing a unique album-length take on Dark Side of the Moon. Over the past few years, Fahl toured and recorded on her own label, Rimar Records. She will perform 8 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 24 at Caffe Lena. The Boston Globe described hers as “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms.” With her latest release, “Can’t Get It Out of My Head,” Fahl looks back to some of the essential music that has brought her sustenance and clarity by reinterpreting songs from her greatest inspirations the Stones’ “Ruby Tuesday,” Neil Young’s “Don’t Let It Bring You Down,” and a stirring intense rendition of George Harrison’s “Beware of Darkness,” among them. Visit www.caffelena.org
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LEGALS 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, 02/02/2024. 11895
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 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 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. 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
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
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 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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LEGALS Notice of formation of Lake Lonely 25 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: 15 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10011. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2024. 12169 Notice of formation of DPQB11 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/13/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 135 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2024. 12171 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: 57 Edson, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/15/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 57 Edson, LLC, 1421 Cosgrove Drive, Glenville, New York 12302. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2024. 12184 Notice of formation of ADK Hatchet House LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/02/2024 Office: Fulton 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: 152 East State Street EXT., Gloversville, NY 12078. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2024. 12185 Stanton Places LLC. Notice of Formation of Stanton Places LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Sec of State of NY on 1/01/2024. Office location: Saratoga County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael Stanton, 4 Coesa Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 01/19, 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2024. 12187 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Pursuant to the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York, notice is hereby given that the limited liability company with the name “MPH UNLIMITED, LLC,” has been formed. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSSNY) on December 5, 2023. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County, New York. The SSSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSSNY shall mail a copy of any process served is: MPH UNLIMITED, LLC, 113 Canal Road, Halfmoon, New York 12065. The nature of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024.12217 Notice of formation of Saratoga Developers, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York State Dept. of State on 01/19/2024. The County in which the office of the LLC is located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process to LLC, 67 Catherine St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The LLC is organized for any lawful purpose. 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12237 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) C-Squared Constructors, llc, Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/23/2024. Office: Saratoga County. Any lawful purpose. SSNY is designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 269 Ballard Rd, Wilton, NY 12831. 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12238 Notice of formation of MILES WITH MURDZ LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/18/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1 MOURNINGKILL DR BALLSTON SPA NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 01/26, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024. 12241 Notice of formation of Prespectives LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on
March 13, 2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 32 Pennyroyal Road, Malta, NY 12020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12246 Notice of Formation of PLLC. Name: Pellegrino Psychological Services, PLLC (the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Department of State on July 07, 2023. The Company office is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process to the Company at 23 Magnolia Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in the practice of the profession of psychology in New York State. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12272 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: EOS Insurance Services, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/04/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 68103-0646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12273 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Applied Home National Underwriters, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/25/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 681030646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12274 Notice is hereby given that a License Number 2240269 for beer and cider has been applied for by BSA, BEL, INC. d/b/a/ TALK OF THE TRACK to sell beer and cider at retail in a racetrack under Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York 12866. BSA/BEL, INC. d/b/a
TALK OF THE TRACK License Number: 2240269 02/02, 02/09/2024. 12280 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Route 29 Productions LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/04/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at c/o Justin M. Rutherford, Esq. 8 Airline Drive, Albany, NY, 12205. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12281 Notice of formation of Clearview Contractors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/11/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1 Wagon Wheel Trail, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12283 Notice of formation of M&B Mechanical, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SNY, on January 12, 2024, Office Location: Saratoga County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSN shall mail process to: The LLC, 69 Gates Ave, Victory Mills,, NY 12845. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024. 12284 NOTICE: In the matter of UMH NY Brookview Village, LLC d/b/a Brookview Village v Brent Bovee, Sarabell Bovee, and all other persons possessing any interest in the subject premises, Saratoga County Supreme Court Index No. EF20233068, a hearing will be held on February 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Saratoga County Courthouse, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. All persons wishing to interpose a position in this matter must appear at such date and time. This matter seeks (a) a judgment declaring the MANUFACTURED HOME located at Lot 135 in the Brookview Village Mobile Home Park, Greenfield Center, NY, to be ABANDONED, and (b) a money judgment in the amount of all lot rent and/or use and occupancy fees owed by the respondents through the date of the hearing, including but not limited to $12,354.58 due and owing as of the November 2, 2023 date of the original Notice in this matter. Per Order of Court, this Notice as
published shall constitute notice to all parties and other persons and shall be deemed good and proper service of process pursuant to CPLR 308(5). 02/02/2024, 12286 NOTICE: In the matter of UMH NY Brookview Village, LLC d/b/a Brookview Village v Andrew Keefer, Norma Grant, and all other persons possessing any interest in the subject premises, Saratoga County Supreme Court Index No. EF20233505, a hearing will be held on February 27, 2024 at 11:30 PM at the Saratoga County Courthouse, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. All persons wishing to interpose a position in this matter must appear at such date and time. This matter seeks (a) a judgment declaring the MANUFACTURED HOME located at Lot 38 in the Brookview Village Mobile Home Park, Greenfield Center, NY, to be ABANDONED, and (b) a money judgment in the amount of all lot rent and/or use and occupancy fees owed by the respondents through the date of the hearing, including but not limited to $14,024.40 due and owing as of the December 12, 2023 date of the original Notice in this matter. Per Order of Court, this Notice as published shall constitute notice to all parties and other persons and shall be deemed good and proper service of process pursuant to CPLR 308(5). 02/02/2024, 12287 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: February 13, 2024 Auto Parts, specification 24-PWAP-15R February 15, 2024 Ammunition/ Simunition, specification 24-SDAS-1 February 27, 2024 Corrugated Metal and Polyethylene Pipe, specification 24-PWP-21R February 29, 2024 Fish, specification 24-FISH-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 - 518-8852210) 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 02/02/2024, 12289
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by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BROADALBIN — Lefthanded relief pitcher Matt Gage has been picked up by the New York Yankees after he was placed on waivers by the Houston Astros. Gage is an upstate New York native who attended BroadalbinPerth High School, about 30 minutes west of Saratoga Springs. For three years, he pitched for Siena College in Loudonville,
New York State Senator James Tedisco poses with former MLB pitcher Bartolo Colón at the State Capitol in Albany. Photo via @JamesTedisco Twitter/X account.
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ALBANY — The New York State Senate honored retired MLB pitcher Bartolo Colón last week. The resolution recognized Colón’s “outstanding career, significant contributions to the state of New York, and his role as a proud Dominican immigrant who brought glory
and excitement to the sport.” Senator James Tedisco, who represents Saratoga County, cosponsored the legislation and met with Colón. Colón, nicknamed “Big Sexy,” played for nearly a dozen teams, including the New York Yankees and New York Mets. He was a four-time All-Star with a career WAR of 46.2 across 3,461 innings pitched.
Photo of pitcher Matt Gage via his MLB profile.
Skidmore Hires New Soccer Coach SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College has hired Brad Campion as the new head coach of the men’s soccer team. Campion was an assistant coach at Division I University of New Hampshire (UNH) for the past two years. While at UNH, Campion worked on a coaching staff that was honored with two America East Coaching Staff of the Year awards. Prior to UNH, Campion served a two-year stint as the head coach at DIII New England College, where he led the 2021 team to a New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) title and NCAA Tournament appearance. In 2021, he won the NECC Coach of the Year award “Brad stood out among an impressive group of candidates with a background focused on
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before being drafted by the San Francisco Giants. In a post on his X account, Gage said he was “very blessed for every new opportunity to Chase the Dream!” In the majors, Gage has pitched for both the Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays for a combined 19.2 innings and 1.83 ERA. Gage joins East Greenbush native Kevin Smith as the second player with local roots to be signed by the New York Yankees this off-season.
Photo of Skidmore’s new men’s soccer coach, Brad Campion via Skidmore Athletics.
developing the whole student while remaining committed to excellence in the classroom and on the field,” said Skidmore athletics director Gail CummingsDanson in a statement. “I would like to sincerely thank Gail Cummings-Danson, the search committee and athletic
department members, and current Skidmore men’s soccer student-athletes for providing such a great experience during the interview process,” Campion said. “I quickly learned that Skidmore had a positive, tight-knit culture and that the people on campus truly support one another.”
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Report on Kranicks Ballston Spa Girls’ Wrestler Coming Soon Crowned Champion Ongoing Review Of Saratoga Springs City School District’s Athletic Program by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — At a Board of Education Meeting on January 25, Dr. Michael Patton, Superintendent of Schools for the Saratoga Springs City School District, said that an ongoing independent review of the district’s athletic program should be completed “about a month or so from now.” The review is being led by Tracie Lopardi of the Harris Beach law firm. Lopardi and her partners have examined documents and conducted “many interviews,” according to Dr. Patton. The review stems from claims of “a toxic culture of alleged abusive coaching” in a legal complaint filed in
October of last year. Girls varsity cross-country and indoor track coaches Art and Linda Kranick were at the center of the allegations. 1989 graduate Kristen (Gecewicz) Gunning said that the running program was “a toxic culture of control and abuse of middle and high school girls all in the name of winning.” 1999 graduate Lauren Hogan said that some aspects of the Kranicks’ program “caused immense damage to me both mentally and physically.” An updated version of the legal complaint from October 30 included more than a dozen witnesses who made various claims against the Saratoga Springs High School track program. The claims spanned from the 1980s to 2022.
Jr. NBA Scores GAVIN PARK JR. NBA Scores & Top Scorers
DIVISION 1 MAVS VS. CELTICS Mavs 24: Cooper Allen 9 pts, Harrison Khoury 5 pts Celtics 15: Kevin Hoover 11 pts, Antonio Takacz 2 pts
76ERS VS. LAKERS 76ers 26: Jackson Reilly 8 pts, Braden Reilly 6 pts Lakers 4: Charlie Wright 2 pts, Alex Peck 2 pts
DIVISION 2 WARRIORS VS. CAVS Warriors 21: Declan Freeland 9 pts, Stephen Johnson 6 pts Cavs 15: Max Bobeldyk 9 pts, Kellan Bryant 2 pts
CELTICS VS. LAKERS Celtics 25: Aarev Patel 8 pts, Colton Barbaro 5 pts Lakers 13: Mason Jones 9 pts, Jace Biss 3 pts
HORNETS VS. KNICKS Hornets 27: Luke Borman 10 pts, Carter Varcoe 7 pts Knicks 10: Tucker Lescault 10 pts, Mason Elie 3 pts
DIVISION 3 LAKERS VS. CELTICS Lakers 27: Jack Castle 7 pts, John Franck 6 pts Celtics 24: Knox Redman 10 pts, Lucas Lysyczyn 6 pts
TRAIL BLAZERS VS. GRIZZLIES Trail Blazers 28: Andon Cangelri 6 pts, Thomas Armstrong 9 pts Grizzlies 18: Shiloh Parker 5 pts, Sam Dunston 3 pts
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SYRACUSE — Ballston Spa junior Mia Collins captured the New York State Girls’ Wrestling Invitational title last weekend in Syracuse. Collins won four matches in the tournament. Last month, she finished first in the Eastern States Girls’ Classic, and took home the Section 2 girls’ title.
Ballston Spa’s Mia Collins poses with the final bracket of the NYSPHSAA Girls’ Wrestling Invitational. Photo via @NYSPHSAA X/Twitter account.
Golf Club Unveils “VP Suites” Simulators CLIFTON PARK — Van Patten Golf Club unveiled its “VP Suites” golf simulators last Thursday. Using the aG Curve Golf Simulators created by aboutGOLF, players can tee-off virtually at a variety of acclaimed courses, such Pebble Beach Golf Links, while also obtaining ball data such as speed, carry distance, and backspin. “This is a pivotal moment for us, and we’re eager to share
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our vision for the future of golf at Van Patten,” said Bob Kennedy, Director of Golf at Van Patten
Golf Club, in a statement. To learn more, visit www. vanpattengolf.com/vpsuites.