One Saratoga Seeks an Independent Line on Ballot, Endorses Candidates

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Beginning on April 18, One Saratoga members and supporters began going door-to-door asking for residents of Saratoga Springs to sign petitions to get their endorsed candidates an independent line on the Nov. 7 ballot. Any person who is registered to vote regardless of their party affiliation and including No Party, may sign.

One Saratoga has endorsed candidates from both the Democratic and Republican party, including: Chris Mathiesen for

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Mayor, Tim Coll for Public Safety, and Matthew Veitch and Michele Madigan for County Supervisors.

“One Saratoga was created to promote City before Party, and this year we hope to further that effort with a line on the ballot which we believe contain candidates who share our goal,” Courtney DeLeonardis, Chair of One Saratoga, said in a statement.

One Saratoga is a non-partisan coalition of local residents. For more information go to: realonesaratoga.org.

Saratoga Senior Center Hosts Health Discussions Event April 26

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A special health care program will be presented by St. Peters Health Partners and the Saratoga Senior Center on Wednesday, April 26.

The event will include a screening of the short documentary film “Extremis.” The film addresses the challenges patients and families face when making decisions in the midst of a medical crisis.

Following the viewing, there will be a physician-led panel discussion covering serious illness conversations and the importance of advance care planning. Many seniors face medically prompted transitions when serious illness strikes. The program seeks to address the communication and planning issues that may arise at that time, with an eye towards the best preparation possible.

The panel presenters will include physicians and other team professionals from St. Peter’s Palliative Care Partners.

The program starts at 1:30 p.m. with a light lunch, followed at 2 p.m. with the film and panel discussion. The program is free, sponsored by the Nordlys Foundation. Reservations are required, and may be made by contacting the Saratoga Senior Center at 5 Williams St. in Saratoga Springs: 518-584-1621, or email to colleenk@saratogaseniorcenter.org

WILTON — Shortly after 8 p.m. on April 13 the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian collision on Maple Avenue in the town of Wilton.

Mary L. Farrington, 79, of Saratoga Springs, was crossing the roadway when she was struck by a 2022 Toyota Prius operated by 54-year-old Daqing Zhang of Mechanicville, according to the sheriff’s office. Farrington was transported to Saratoga Hospital where she died of her injuries.

Zhang remained on the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, authorities said.

The Salvation Army Anti-Human Trafficking Program

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs currently has an AntiHuman Trafficking Program: Fight for Freedom. This program is funded by a grant through OVS. Currently, The Salvation Army is servicing all victims of human trafficking in the Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. This is the 4th year of the program which is funded through September of 2025.

To date, The Salvation Army’s Fight for Freedom program has been able to help 64 victims with case management, access to food, clothing and hygiene products, financial assistance, crisis intervention, safety planning, family support, and referrals to any other identified services of need. Of the 64 clients served, 57 were minors. In the last year, Fight for Freedom has been able to help relocate a client out of state and help with their college enrollment. The program was also able to help another client get her high school education online and assist with a laptop purchase. In the last month, the program has been able to support both a mother and daughter in getting their national certifications (a victim service that allows for a lifetime of free medical services and therapeutic services). Much like the national averages, the majority of who Fight for Freedom is serving identify as female (72% female, 28% male).

The Salvation Army hopes to continue to grow the Fight for Freedom program through partnerships with both CAPTAIN CHS and WAIT House. If you would like to support a program like this, please call 518-584-1640 extension 1 or email Lt. Mike at Michael.dow@use.salvationarmy. org for more information.

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