Saratoga TODAY 7.5.19

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Issue 27

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July 3 – July 11, 2019

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New Battleground for Immigration SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK TAKES A STAND

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County Clerk Craig Hayner led more than 35 County Clerks from New York’s 62 counties in sending a letter to President Donald Trump on June 24 requesting the Justice Department look into the constitutionality of New York’s Green Light Law. On June 17, New York became the 13th state to pass a Green Light Law, officially called the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, with

a vote of 33-29 in favor of allowing undocumented immigrants to legally obtain driver’s licenses. If unchallenged, the law would come into effect Dec. 14 of this year.

Hayner said that the other 12 states to pass a Green Light Law are far more stringent in allowing undocumented immigrants to drive. Those states specifically say on their identification ‘Not for identification purposes’ in big bold letters. Their ID is a license to drive, but nothing else.

In the letter, Hayner attached the Clerks’ position statement,

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detailing six months of research into the various issues with the law, such as going against previously established laws like Cubas v.

Martinez, which allows DMVs to require driver’s license applicants to show their Social Security card.

Julie Novkov, professor of Political Science at UAlbany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, said that like many other states, New York is currently on a three-tier license system using standard licenses, Real IDs and Enhanced licenses.

See Story pg. 6

Craig Hayner, Saratoga County Clerk. Photo provided.

Morrison Bests Madigan in Primary; Puts City Dems in “Unique” Situation

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Patty Morrison, an elected Saratoga Springs School District Board Trustee, defeated sitting City Council member Michele Madigan in the city’s Democratic Primary race, which was decided this week.

Primary Elections were held June 25 but resulted in a too-close-to-call verdict, with Morrison holding a slight lead.

The counting of absentee ballots at the Saratoga County Board of Elections on July 2 resulted

in a 59-47 margin in favor of Morrison, and an overall lead of 765-733, unofficially.

“I’m honored and humbled to reach this point in the process,” Morrison said, in a statement released Tuesday, thanking supporters and volunteers. “This was a huge grassroots effort with my team knocking on over 3,300 doors and spending a small fraction of what my opponent did.”

The race between Morrison and Madigan is for the position of Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Finance – one of five City Council seats.

See Story pg. 10

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Neighbors:

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Thomas Dimopoulos

Who: Courtney, Lillian, Conner,

Declan, Kaitlyn, Kris & Charlotte

Where: Lake Avenue Q. Do you live in Saratoga?

A. We’re visiting Saratoga. We’re all from Cape Cod, MA. Q. Is this your first time in Saratoga?

A. We’ve been here many times, and we’re back for the Phish. The Phish from Vermont are here, shredding tunes. We come up to Saratoga pretty much every time Phish is up here. We’ve been coming since 2009, so it’s been 10 years.

Q. They’re performing two nights at SPAC? A. Yes, and it’s a great venue to bring kids. There’s the

big lawn so it’s easy to move around and they have a great family section that they set up. We circled these dates on calendar to bring the babes to their first show.

How has Saratoga changed in the 10 years you’ve been visiting?

A. Well our experience has changed. We’ve grown up. We used to do the camping at Pop’s Lake Campground (in Galway), or Lee’s Park (on Saratoga Lake), then we started renting houses, and now we’re doing the hotel thing - staying downtown and just enjoying the downtown area as well.

(Left to Right): Courtney and Lillian, age 2; Conner Fraser and Declan, age 6; Kaitlyn Dumas, Kris Dum as – who is a teacher and who spoke for the group, and Charlotte, age 13 months.

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Tedisco Recognized for Work Rescuing Children

Senator James Tedisco, with the John Walsh Award. Photo by Kevin Matyi.

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Senator James Tedisco received the 2019 John Walsh Award at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, New York Branch’s Dish it Out Celebrity Chef Gala event, held last Friday night, June 28, at the Saratoga National Golf Club.

The event’s full name comes the fact that while the focus of the event was on the John Walsh award, it was not the only aspect of the event.

There was a cooking competition for best appetizer, entree and dessert between the likes of Solevo Kitchen & Social, Yono’s and Sweet Mimi’s Cafe and Bakery, the winners of each respective category.

Due to the event also being the Center’s main fundraiser for the year, there was also a silent auction going throughout the night with over 150 items and a

live auction at the end for various items and luxuries. The live auction had items ranging from a Baume & Mercier watch, valued at $990, to dinner for six at Yono’s with a five-course chef ’s tasting menu, valued at with the auction ending on a full pool, including landscaping and fencing, which sold for $22,500.

Michael Giovanone, the John Walsh award’s first recipient, introduced Tedisco, saying how his dedication to protection children “has literally spanned decades,” and listing off various achievements Tedisco has accomplished in his 45 years in politics, from the most recent Susan’s Law, which increases punishments against criminals who attack or abduct children on school grounds, to his 10 years as a Special Education teacher and coach.

“The Senator has passed legislation requiring schools to notify parents when their child is being bullied, or is the one that’s bullying,”

Giovanone said. “As assembly minority leader, Senator Tedisco was a driving force in the passage of New York State’s Civil Confinement Law to keep dangerous sex predators out of our communities. As Chair of the Assembly Minority Taskforce on Missing Children, Senator Tedisco sponsored and passed New York’s landmark Non-Custodial Release law to protect children from being abducted. This child release procedure is used by every school in the state to provide guidance on who is authorized to pick up a child.”

When Tedisco stepped up to the podium, he recounted one of the earliest times that he acted to save a missing child in his career.

“One of my accomplishments I’m proud of, if I never do anything again, I got this one thing done,” he started. He continued by recounting when he was a sophomore legislator and still the Chairman of the Taskforce on Missing Children and got a toll ticket as he was travelling on the Thruway. The ticket had a picture reminding people to buckle their seatbelts, and he was hit by an epiphany.

“I almost drove off the road,” he said. “Why can’t we be the first state in the nation to use our transportation system to go from Albany to Syracuse to Rochester to Buffalo on all the Thruway outlets and on those cards put the pictures of missing children, so that maybe someone will recognize them? It only takes one recognition.”

He tried to call the Governor’s office to pitch his idea. “‘There was silence for a long while. ‘Okay Senator, we’ll get back to you.’ Yeah, Governor Mario Cuomo’s going to get back to me. Two hours later: ‘meet the Governor on exit 23, we’re

printing the first tickets and we’re going to start handing them out.’”

As he arrived early in the morning and was waiting, “two big, black SUVs drive up, I said ‘I’m either dead, it’s a mafia attack on me, or this is the Governor of the state of New York.’”

Tedisco said that he asked Cuomo why he had agreed to the idea, and the answer was “Assemblyman, it was the character, content and quality of your ideas,

and it’s the right thing to do.”

He ended the story by showing an actual toll ticket with the missing child’s picture, saying “this is the girl on the picture, which two weeks later we found in Buffalo.”

For more information, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s New York branch at 518-8126833, or Senator Tedisco at his district office at 518-885-2046 or his Albany office at 518-455-2181.

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Memories May Fade, but Obituaries Last a Lifetime Contact OBITS@

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OBITUARIES Alan Albert Janosy SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alan Albert Janosy, 75, died peacefully June 20.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Community Hospice.

Calling hours are 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 No. Broadway in Saratoga Springs; memorial service to follow.

Internment will take place at the convenience of the family.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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Emily Goble

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Emily Goble, loving wife of Donald Goble, passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2019, after a long illness.

Emily was born in Schaghticoke on August 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Blanchard) Hull and sister to Charles, Jr. and the late Howard, Robert, Philip and Thalema Hull.

In addition to her husband Donald and brother Charles, she is survived by son Richard (Brenda) Caron; daughters Diana (Frank) Perreault, Sylvia (Skip) Izzo and Michelle (Bobby) Carver; grandsons John (Erica) Perreault, Joseph Izzo and James M. Caron-Williams; granddaughters Mikaela, Mallory and Mackenzie Caron; one great-granddaughter Isabella Perreault as well as several nieces and nephews.

A son, Edward Caron also predeceased her.

Emily was an avid baker and gardener; however, she devoted her entire life to family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019 In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

The family would like to thank Beth, Arlene, and Karen of Community Hospice of Saratoga for their compassionate care.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

COURT Nestor L. Baez, 32, of Cohoes, pleaded June 28 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in Saratoga Springs, a felony. Sentencing Aug. 9.

POLICE Matthew Grosky, 19, of Gansevoort, was charged June 28 with rape in the third-degree.

Flenteno Best, 32, of Albany, was charged June 29 with criminal possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor, and two driving violations.

Katelyn Babson, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 30 with misdemeanor DWI and three driving violations.

Tory Cameron, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 30 with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, and three driving violations.

in a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash on June 29 involving multiple unoccupied parked vehicles on Plank Road in the Town of Greenfield, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. He was found to have a blood alcohol concentration of .22% according to authorities. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash, or $3,000 bond.

Sean Phillips, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 20 with aggravated harassment in the second-degree.

D’Jontay Bennifield, 20, of Greenfield Center, was charged June 20 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of marijuana. Both charges are misdemeanors.

Michael Cherry, 29, of North Babylon, was charged June 21 with criminal mischief and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Victor Maffetone, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 30 with felony robbery – causes physical injury.

Raymond Conniff, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 21 with aggravated harassment.

Corey Grassi, 36, of Syracuse, was charged June 30 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.

Gurjot Grewal, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 21 with criminal mischief.

Timothy D. Febbie, age 50, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 28 with assault, menacing, obstructing governmental administration, and criminal tampering – all misdemeanors, and aggravated family offense - a felony. Febbie is alleged to have assaulted and menaced another during the course of a domestic dispute, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office. He also has previous family offense convictions within five years.

Jonathan R. Higley, age 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with driving while intoxicated – a felony as per two prior DWI convictions, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and the following misdemeanors: circumventing an ignition interlock device; using a loaned or leased vehicle in violation of an ignition interlock restriction; leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Higley is suspected of being involved

Charles Lowell, 66, of Queensbury, was charged June 21 with criminal mischief.

Matthew Berthiaume, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 22 with criminal contempt.

Salah Aladwar, 20, Mohamed Saleh, 21, of Schenectady, were each charged June 22 with criminal sexual act in the thirddegree – a felony, and forcible touching, a misdemeanor.

Robert Lanza, 56, of Amsterdam, was charged June 23 with petit larceny, in connection with an alleged incident on Ballston Avenue.

Conan Brown, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 25 with endangering the welfare of a child, obstructing governmental administration, criminal mischief, and strangulation in the second-degree, a felony, in connection with an alleged incident on Ballston Avenue.

Jerald Stephen, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 26 with act in a manner injure a child less than 17, a misdemeanor.

Brandon Paul, 21, of Milton, was charged June 28 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the seconddegree – a felony, unlawful possession of marijuana, and not wearing a seat belt.

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The standard license is for photo identification and allows boarding of a domestic flight through Oct. 1, 2020.

The Real ID has higher requirements, such as a valid license, birth certificate or passport and proof of date of birth, and allows for domestic flights.

The enhanced license (permit, or non-driver ID) is a New York State DMV issued document that can be used instead of a passport to return to the US from Canada, Mexico and some countries in the Caribbean.

Under the new law, Novkov

said that instead of showing a Social Security card, immigrants in New York could “show a valid passport, a consular ID from another country or a valid driver’s license from another country, and then they will also have to present an affidavit saying that they are not eligible for a Social Security number in the United States.”

Hayner said that the Clerks’ main concern was in confirming that people are who they say they are.

“Identification is the key,” he said. “When our DMV Clerk receives a person that’s here legally, they’re a guest or they want to get

a license and they’re eligible to get a license, maybe they have a driver’s license in Jamaica, it makes them eligible here, after a certain amount of time that they’re here they can get a license.”

Under the Green Light Law, Hayner said that “a person can actually come in to our DMV, present a foreign passport and then sign an affidavit claiming to be somebody that we have no idea if it really is that person.”

One of the other concerns the Clerks’ position statement raised was allowing for potential voter fraud due to every transaction requiring the customer to confirm

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whether they are a citizen and if they would like to register to vote, regardless of the customer’s citizenship, status or age.

“The potential loophole is there. We don’t believe people would intentionally do that.” Hayner said.

“When a person goes through that process, it automatically asks them ‘are you a citizen?’ and ‘would you like to register to vote?’”

Hayner said that this happens even for legal guests, and that he believes the system should handle the questions automatically, and only ask the customer if they would like to register to vote if they are eligible.

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As the weather finally warms, we are reminded of the many fantastic summer seasons in Saratoga history. In the 1800’s our city was the number one destination for summer travelers and as the spring season warmed, the grand hotels would open for the summer season. Hotels with names like Grand Union, United States, Congress Hall and Grand Central were well known to the thousands of summer visitors to the city.

These enormous hotels were like the cruise ships of today, offering the very best in food, music and entertainment to the top members of American society.

Since Saratoga Springs was the spot to see and be seen, the large porches found at each hotel were lined with rocking chairs that provided the place to people watch on hot afternoons. In the latter half of the 1800’s, the Grand Union eventually grew to be the largest hotel in the country and occupied seven acres of property with almost 1,000 rooms. Serving about 1500 guests at one seating in the dining room, the very best

Illustrated Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Image from the Bolster Collection.

in food and service was enjoyed three times daily with the help of 35 cooks, 200 waiters, and 12 meat carvers. In the summer of 1872, they served each day about 1200 quarts of milk, 250 quarts of berries, 1400 pounds of beef, 85 chickens and a large amount of fish taken from local waters.

During their stay, guests

enjoyed taking the mineral waters, shopping, strolling, going to nightly balls, concerts, carriage rides to Saratoga Lake and eventually horse racing and casino gambling. Many wealthy visitors brought their teenage sons and daughters to Saratoga with the idea of them meeting other members of society to

possibly marry in the future.

Even today many of the activities of the 19th century are still enjoyed in the beautiful setting of modern Saratoga Springs. If you are looking for more of the “Saratoga story,” consider a visit to the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino found in historic Congress Park.

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Wilton Food Pantry and Saratoga County Dairy Princess Celebrated National Dairy Month at Home of the Good Shepherd Wilton-Saratoga Elks Senior Meal Delivery Program

Left: Saratoga County Dairy Princess Lainey Koval with calf Sweetheart Bob

The Wilton Food Pantry and Wilton-Saratoga Elks Club’s team prepares and delivers food twice a month to seniors in the Saratoga Springs area. For more information or to become a volunteer with the Wilton Food Panty visit wiltonfoodpantry.org. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County Dairy Princess Lainey Koval celebrated National Dairy Month with the residents at the Home of the Good Shepherd.

Koval was recently appointed Saratoga Dairy Princess and will

run a one-year term. She brought her calf which the residents got to suggest a name. Sweetheart Bob was the chosen name. The Dairy Princess spoke on dairy and shared some fun facts about cows and dairy products. Attendees

enjoyed dairy stations (ice cream, cheese fondue, cottage cheese, white and chocolate milk and cheese with crackers.)

Koval Brothers Dairy located in Stillwater is the main supplier for Stewart’s Shops dairy products.

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Presents Summer Stroll SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation offers Summer Stroll The Spa Complex on Sunday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. with Linda HarveyOpiteck. Discover the architecture and landscape of the significant National Historic Landmark

Saratoga Spa State Park while learning about the history leading to its development which involved key local and national individuals.

The tour, sponsored by Saratoga Performing Arts Center, meets at 108 Avenue of the Pines in front of the Hall of Springs.

Summer Strolls offered every Sunday through September 1st are, in part, made possible by our Premiere Summer Sponsors, Julie & Sonny Bonacio and Stewart’s Shops.

All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m., last approximately 90 minutes, and take place rain or shine. The cost per tour is $7 for SSPF members and $10 for non-members.

Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary.

Next Sunday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m., is historic Fifth and Madison Avenues led by Debbie Studwell.

Learn about the architecture and historical development of this important neighborhood near the Saratoga Race Course. This tour is sponsored by Longfellows Hotel, Restaurant and Conference Center.

For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation

Foundation 518-587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership and Programs Director, at nbabie@ saratogapreservation.org.

Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Springs 4th of July Week Traffic Information WEDNESDAY JULY 3 Saratoga Casino-Hotel Fireworks Show Time: 9:15 p.m.

Incoming traffic volume expected to begin at 6 p.m.

Event: Fireworks display at dusk (free to the public) Attendance: Expected to be 5,000 – 10,000 (weather dependent) Street Closures: Jefferson St. (Crescent St to Crescent Ave) closed at approximately 6 p.m. until event end - residential traffic only)

Traffic Delays: Rt 9 (South Broadway) – Fireworks attendees expected arrival to begin at 6 p.m.

Also SPAC concert – Phish (show time 7:30 p.m., concert attendance expected to be approx. 20,000+) * Access to Casino-Hotel Fireworks Show will be via Nelson Ave. gate or Crescent Ave. gate.

No Access from Jefferson St. • Crescent Ave.: Fireworks attendees expected arrival to begin at 6pm-show ends approx9:45p • Nelson Ave.: Fireworks attendees expected arrival to begin at 6 p.m. Show ends approximately 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY JULY 4 Firecracker 4 Mile Race Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Start Location: Broadway/Ellsworth Jones Pl. Finish Location: Maple Ave. near Ellsworth Jones Pl. Course: Broadway to Circular St. to Caroline St. to Salem Dr.to Springwood Dr. to Audrey Ln. to Excelsior Springs Ave. to Excelsior Ave. to High Rock Ave. to Maple Ave. Street Closures: • Broadway (Lake Ave. to Van Dam St.) closed at approximately 8:30 a.m. until Race start • Broadway (Van Dam St. to Circular St.) closed for

approximately 10-15 minutes at 9 a.m. start until all runners turn off Broadway onto Circular St. Reopened until start of Kids Run at 10:40 a.m.

• Arterial Rt 50 – southbound lane reduced to one lane and traffic detoured out Van Dam St. (8:30 a.m. to approx. 9:15 a.m.) then reopened until start of Kids Run (10:40 a.m.)

• Excelsior Springs Ave. (Victorian Ln. to Excelsior Ave.) closed from 9 a.m. until approx. 10:30 a.m.

• Excelsior Ave. (Veterans Way to High Rock Ave.) closed from 9 a.m. until approx. 10:30 a.m.

• Maple Ave. (High Rock Ave. to Lake Ave.) closed from 9 a.m. until approx. 10:30 a.m.

• Maple Ave. (Lake Ave. to Rock St.) closed to traffic (except Hotel traffic) at 6 a.m. until approx. 10:30 a.m.

• East Ave. (Lake Ave. to Arterial Rt 50) closed from 9 a.m. until approx. 10:30 a.m. ** Temporary closures (10-15 minutes) of streets along course until runners pass

Sparkler ½ Mile Kids Race Time: 10:50 a.m.

Start Location: Broadway in front of City Center Finish Location: Congress Park Broadway will close at approx. 10:40 a.m. and remain closed until end of the Kids Run (approx.

11:15 a.m.)

Street Closures: • Broadway (Lake Ave. to Van Dam St.) closed at approx. 10:40 a.m. until race start • Broadway (Van Dam St. to Circular St.) closed for approx. 20-25 minutes at 10:40 a.m. until all runners enter into Congress Park • Arterial Rt 50 – southbound lane reduced to one lane and traffic detoured out Van Dam St. (10:40 a.m. to approx. 11:15 a.m.)

NOTE: There will NOT be an All-American Parade.

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City Awarded $1.9 Million Grant for Sidewalks SARATOGA SPRINGS — the City has been awarded $1.9 million of highly competitive dollars from the Transportation Improvement Funds (TIP) to complete sidewalk “Missing Links” downtown and throughout Saratoga Springs.

This grant is a reimbursable grant, with a matching requirement of 20%, or $380,000.

“These are large awards for productive and valuable projects,” Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly said, in a statement. “I am proud to say our Office of Planning and Development and our Sustainability Administrator (POSH) have brought these critical funding dollars home for the City of Saratoga Springs.”

For this multi-year period alone, the City’s efforts have been successful in securing a total of $6.8 Million in funding for the following projects:

• $2.92 million Geyser Road BicyclePedestrian Trail running from the Town of Milton to Spa State Park; addition of left-turn lane on Geyser Rd approach to Spa State Park; and a new pedestrian-friendly intersection and traffic signal at west entrance of Spa State Park.

• $2.006 million Saratoga Greenbelt Downtown Connector Multi-use Trail running from Lake Ave along High Rock and Excelsior avenues to the I-87 exit 15 bridge.

• $1.9 million Saratoga Springs Missing Pedestrian Links to construct missing sidewalks, accessible crosswalks, bus passenger waiting areas, stormwater management, signage, street trees, curbing, and other pedestrian amenities.

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

Morrison Bests Madigan in Primary; Puts City Dems in “Unique” Situation continued from front page...

All five council seats, as well as both City Supervisor positions, will be up for vote in November.

Madigan issued a statement

Tuesday and said she was “saddened and disappointed to have lost the Democratic primary for Commissioner of Finance, due to low voter turn-out. I wish to thank my many friends and

supporters for their hard work in the face of a very difficult and at times an ugly primary campaign.”

Total voter turnout for the Primary Election represents approximately 22% of all registered

Democrats in Saratoga Springs.

Prior to the Primary Election, Madigan received the endorsement of the Saratoga Springs City Democratic Committee, as well as the backing of the the Independence Party and Working Families Party lines.

Despite the loss in the Primary, Madigan – who is a registered Democrat – appears poised to run for re-election under those lines in the November General Election.

“I hope to serve another term and would be grateful for the support of all city voters, regardless of political persuasion, come November 5th,” Madigan said.

Given the city Democratic Committee’s endorsement of Madigan in the Primary, Morrison’s victory among Democrat voters nudges the Committee into unchartered territory: The candidate they had endorsed, and who is a registered Democrat, will potentially be running for re-election on a different party line in a race against the candidate chosen by city Democrat voters.

“We’ll be having an executive (meeting) to figure this out, because this is a unique position,” said Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee Chairwoman Courtney DeLeonardis. While the full Democratic Committee is not scheduled to meet until September, DeLeonardis said the seven-member executive committee may meet as soon as early next week to decide how to proceed moving forward.

Candidate statements, in their entirety, may be viewed below.

PATTY MORRISON: I’m honored and humbled to reach this point in the process. I want to thank all my supporters and volunteers. This was a huge grassroots effort with my team knocking on over 3,300 doors and spending a small fraction of what my opponent did.

Our goal now is to listen and represent all voters in this city, despite their political affiliation.

I look forward to working with the City Democratic Committee to advance our Democratic

principles such as quality of life issues for the residents of Saratoga Springs. Issues such as open government, implementing transparent, ethical processes and exercising balanced development that aligns with the fragile historic character we all cherish.

I pledge to bring long term, prudent fiscal planning as your next Commissioner of Finance and look forward to meeting thousands more residents to discuss their thoughts and concerns.

I’m focused on running a positive and inclusive campaign.

MICHELE MADIGAN: I am saddened and disappointed to have lost the Democratic primary for Commissioner of Finance, due to low voter turn-out. I wish to thank my many friends and supporters for their hard work in the face of a very difficult and at times an ugly primary campaign.

I am still on the general ballot in November on the Independence Party and Working Families Party lines, and while I would very much like to continue to serve all city voters - of all political parties - for another term, at this time the budget needs of the city are my priority.

I must present the 2020 budget by the end of the summer, and get it adopted in November.

Additionally, the city has several multi-million dollar matters I must continue to plan for: repairing and reopening city hall, the Loughberry Dam upgrade mandates, Fire/ EMS needs of the Eastern Plateau, finding a permanent solution to code-blue and our homeless issues, cybersecurity threats that plague cities daily - for starters. I owe it to the taxpayers to focus on this city business.

I hope to serve another term and would be grateful for the support of all city voters, regardless of political persuasion, come November 5th. This election is not about partisan politics or any particular issue; it is about prudently managing our city’s finances through challenging times.

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

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SARATOGA SUMMER Parking Garage TROLLEY BACK IN ACTION Summer Parking

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Saratoga Summer Trolley is back for the summer to provide daily service.

The standard trolley service will run through Labor Day and will operate free of charge, from 11 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. The trolley schedule offers streamlined service

to hotels and key attractions along Broadway in Downtown Saratoga, including the historic Saratoga Race Course along with Saratoga Casino and Hotel.

NYSWI this Week at Skidmore: Mary Gaitskill, Russell Banks SARATOGA SPRINGS — Every July the New York State Summer Writers Institute stages a four-week program featuring readings by renowned writers and poets at Skidmore College. The event is free and open to the public.

All readings are held in Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall and begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

The events are sponsored, in part,

by the New York State Writers Institute, State University of New York at Albany. The NYSWI was established in 1984 by novelist William Kennedy.

Public Reading Schedule: • July 5: Novelist Claire Messud & Memoirist Phillip Lopate • July 6: Film Screening & Discussion with Phillip Lopate in Davis Auditorium

• July 8: Poet Louise Gluck & Novelist Adam Haslett • July 9: Novelist Russell Banks & Poet Chase Twichell • July 10: Panel Discussion: The Sense of the Past with Madeline Miller, Adam Braver & Helen Ross • July 11: Novelist Mary Gaitskill & Poet Vijay Seshadri For more information visit www. skidmore.edu/summerwriters.

Fees in Effect

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Starting Wednesday, July 5, the youth parking program will begin collecting parking fees at the lower deck of the Putnam Street parking garage located in downtown Saratoga Springs.

The program, which is operated by the City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, raises money to help support the recreation department. The program also collects fees at the corner of Wright Street and Jackson Street during the track season. A complete list of fees and dates can be found at saratoga-springs.org under city fees.

Parking Garage Information Hours 4:30-8:45 p.m.

Dates: July 5, 6 and July 11 – Sept. 2 Every day except Monday & Tuesday Cost: Sunday – Thursday $8; Friday – Saturday $10

Wright Street and Jackson Street Hours Dependent on Race Days Dates: July 11 – Sept. 2 Every day except Monday & Tuesday Cost: Complete list at www.saratoga-springs.org

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NEWS

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

New Battleground for Immigration SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK TAKES A STAND continued from page 6...

“In order for an undocumented person to register to vote, the person would have to provide the driver’s license and provide basically a fake Social Security number,” Novkov said. “So technically it would be possible, but you also have to swear you are a citizen when you register to vote, so the way that this generally works is that if someone is found to be trying to vote fraudulently, that person can be subjected to both state and federal penalties, including for an

undocumented person the threat is that you can be deported.”

Assemblyperson Carrie Woerner, who voted against the bill, said that “when you get a diver’s license now, you check a box if you don’t want to be registered to vote.”

She added that for some number of people getting driver’s licenses, “they’re not eligible to vote, but they don’t do the whole check or not check the box correctly, so they end up on the voter rolls even though they don’t intend to vote, they didn’t mean to say that wanted to

vote, they don’t show up to vote, necessarily, but they’re on the voter rolls.”

She also said that “there’s a fairly strong argument, and the business council made this argument, that people who are here, whether they’re here legally or not, are largely working, and they need to be able to get to work. They’re an important part of our economy, so transportation is a key part of being able to keep a job and work a job.”

Terry Diggory, one of the Coordinators of the Saratoga Immigration Coalition, said that the Coalition was “one of three organizations within the capital region that were the regional coordinators for the Green Light campaign.”

Diggory said that until now, undocumented immigrants have

previously had to rely mainly on public transit and ride sharing services, like Uber and Lyft, which can get expensive quickly.

“The Saratoga Immigration Coalition helps to run a lowincome transportation service,” Diggory said. The service uses a team of volunteers who offer rides as needed, but the issue is for emergency cases.

“Somebody who gets a call from their child’s school saying, ‘your child is sick, come pick them up’ there’s an emergency need,” he said. “That’s a case where if they can they would arrange a Lyft or an Uber or a Taxi, which again gets very expensive.”

Diggory said that for the Coalition, it is a matter of practicality, not symbolism.

He added “If you’ve got… as many as one million

Craig Hayner, Saratoga County Clerk. Photo provided.

undocumented immigrants in the state, they’re here. You’re not going to round up one million immigrants and deport them.” He concluded, “So the question from a practical standpoint is what’s the best way of accommodating their presence in the community, for their lives and for the safety of the community as a whole?”

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

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Invasive Species Awareness Week

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

NEW YORK — The sixth annual Invasive Species Awareness Week starts next week, going from July 7 to July 13, as various organizations across New York hold programs to instruct and education the public in identifying and handling the various invasive species in and around the state.

“Every year we have a new theme,” said Emma Antolos, Invasive Species Education and Outreach Coordinator at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. “This year’s theme is ‘Early Detection, Explore, Observe, Report,’ and that theme, we want to highlight the importance of detecting infestations of invasive species early, which always increases the successive response record.”

An invasive species is any organism, plant, animal, insect or other, which is non-native to

the area. For example, the recent water chestnut pull in Fish Creek, hosted by the Capital Mohawk Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (CapMo PRISM), was a program to remove an invasive species, the water chestnut, from a local ecosystem.

“We are one of eight PRISMs across the state,” said Kristopher Williams, PRISM Head Coordinator. “We cover 11 counties in the area, it’s approximately 3 million acres.

We’re responsible for providing education and outreach regarding invasives to the public.”

During Invasive Species Awareness Week, each PRISM and partner puts on various events. “You might go to the Western New York PRISM and they might hold 20, 30 events during that week,” Williams said.

“We’re probably around 20 to 25 right now, with both PRISM-led events and partner-led events.”

According to CapMo PRISM’s Event Calendar, some

of the upcoming local events include the “Saratoga Springs Public Library lecture series invasive species: roadside invaders” at the Saratoga Public Library and the “Wilton Wildlife Preserve invasive species lecture and interactive woodswalk with iMapInvasive mobile phone app” at the Wilton Wildlife office.

Williams explained that invasive species are split into four tiers, based on how entrenched they are in the new ecosystem. A tier one species, like the spotted lantern fly, is in a nearby area, but has not crossed into PRISM’s area yet; while a tier four species, like Japanese knot weed, is so far into the ecosystem that most efforts are for management and containment, rather than removal.

He continued by saying that CapMo alone monitors 168 different invasive species, and that one of the biggest problems in telling people how to handle invasive species was that each species has its own removal method.

For example, while one species might be easy enough to remove by just running a lawn mower over it, Williams said that for Japanese knot grass “when you mow it, the fragments get distributed on the mower dock and they spread, and those little fragments can grow roots and spread it, actually.”

Additionally, there are other factors, such as whether the land is public or private. As a result, there is no single way to remove an invasive species from an area.

Rather, PRISM uses Integrated Pest Management to develop and plan to deal with each species uniquely.

The strategy has worked in the past. Antolos said that when she was growing up on Long Island, everyone knew about the Asian longhorned beetle.

“Asian longhorned beetle is an insect from Asia that made its way to Long Island in the New York City area, and through public awareness campaigns and the USDA’s efforts as well as the Departments of

Agriculture and Markets, we’ve actually really been able to actually contain Asian longhorned beetles to that one part of the state and it has not really spread up north to upstate New York.

The average person still has a role to play in management though. PRISM and their partners hold programs throughout the year to help educate the public about how to identify invasives.

If you manage to identify one nearby, you can call your local PRISM to notify them of the species’ location.

Alternatively, the phone application IMapInvasives allows you to make note of where you found an invasive species, what species you specifically found, and uploads the data to a network of information to track the various organisms.

For more information, call CapMo PRISM at 518-321-0189 or go to the New York Invasive Species Information website, at nyis.info.

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

Builder’s Corner

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!

Now is the time to plan Backyard and Building Projects for Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 When we think of the Fourth of July holiday we envision family and friends gathering for barbecues and good old fashioned fun poolside in our outdoor open spaces. If you are less than proud of your backyard then now is the time to make the decision about how you want to transform your space into your own private oasis. You may be looking at landscaping and hardscaping backyards, pools, patios, decks and most likely a combination. There are several benefits to transforming your backyard including increasing home value, creating more aesthetically appealing surroundings and gaining a renewed sense of pride when hosting friends and family.

by Lou Galarneau,

Research: The First Step with any Project

for Saratoga TODAY

So now that you have admitted that your backyard looks outdated and needs a complete transformation you must figure out where to begin.

Here are my tips for getting the ball rolling so you can execute your projects for Fall 2019 or Spring 2020:

President of Galarneau Builders

1. Do your local research while visiting friends and family all summer. Take note of what you like and don’t like about other spaces. When you find a spot that really leaves a feeling of comfort and joy, make a note of why and what influenced it.

3. Visit a showroom or hit one of the many summer home and garden shows in the area to get inspiration. Also take photos of displays you like and start a file of them.

2. Start a vision board. It doesn’t have to be fancy. But you can use it to collect samples of patterns, colors, cloth swatches, photos etc. of your ideal backyard.

5. Start researching contractors. You can do Google searches in your local area or ask friends and family who they recommend. You can also find recommendations on

4. Figure out how you will finance your project. Look at your assets and home’s equity to get an idea of a realistic budget.

Facebook and other social media outlets.

6. Once you’ve retained a contractor, then you can begin to work collaboratively with their team. They will assist you with obtaining necessary permits and will understand the regulations of your city or town. They will guide you through the process of planning, designing through completion.

Best of luck to you with your backyard transformation!

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

BALLSTON SPA 70 Cypress St., $319,980.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Erin Marsh.

9 Jovan Court, $340,000.

Kenneth Fletcher and Ashley Dennett Fletcher sold property to Jerrett and Sara Bordwell.

CLIFTON PARK 13 Emmons Dr., $469,000.

Kadan and Martin Sample sold property to Ian and Brittney McShane.

479 Vischer Ferry Rd., $199,000.

Michael and Kim Lacroix sold property to Roxanne Barrett and Ricky Wilcox.

14 Lace Lane, $280,000.

Gerald and Nance Hunt sold property to Judy and Roy Flatt.

23 Grooms Pointe Dr., $314,900.

Margaret Scherzinger sold property to Jeffrey and Amy Anselment (as Trustees).

8 Wall St., Unit 235, $210,000.

Patrick Versaci (By Agent) and Loretta Versaci (Ind and as Agent) sold property to James and Kimberly Boggs.

10 Ashdown Rd., $209,900.

Jay Mentiply sold property to Patricia Baker and Justine Fuschino.

44 Longview Dr., $294,500.

Kim and John Klimes III sold property to Aleksander and Tara Bosiak.

GALWAY 0 North Rd., $12,500.

Molly Eveland and Robert Wilcox sold property to Benjamin Iwinski.

6393 Antioch Rd., $255,000.

Goodson Estates LLC sold property to Mark Bourdeau and Natalie Jensen Stote.

5723 Lake Rd., $120,000.

Leon Hicks (by Exec) sold property to Anne Rockwood.

GREENFIELD 7 Lake Desolation Rd., $174,900.

Thomas Merrills, Jr. sold property to Katherine Gee.

MALTA 16 Penny Royal Rd., $255,000.

Suzanne White sold property to Cody Rioux.

Lot 24 Locust Rd., $10,000. Renee Farley and Locust Road Estates Development LLC sold property to Christine and Vincent Ferraro.

32 Walden Glen $330,000.

Lilliann Gallagher sold property to Brian Simpson and Kimberly Connolly.

4 Miller Rd., $312,500.

Gerald Winters sold property to Justin Martin.

66 Admirals Way, $472,000.

Derek Soleka and Ashley Telisky Solek sold property to David Bara.

0 Engelhart Rd., $85,000.

John Waldron sold property to Stephanie Gouvis.

520 Victory Circle, $215,000.

Darcy Wodzinski sold property to Robert Buell.

15 Prospect St., $240,000.

Ralph and Melanie Weaver sold property to Moutasem and Ranan Akari.

141 Madeline Rd., $89,000.

Linda Price sold property to David and Krystel Brumagin.

NORTHUMBERLAND

36 Little Dr., $351,500.

Neil Swingruber, Jr. sold property to Derek Solek and Ashley Telisky Solek.

100 Virginia Place, $160,000.

Angelo Rosse sold property to Matthew Butcher, Jr.

16 Shore Ave., $625,000.

Esther Klein and Robert Seelig sold property to Eric and Kristen Litwin.

224 Broad St., $182,800.

Shane Drumm sold property to Alexander Scheidelman and Rebecca Kuehnle.

13 Avendale Dr., $418,900.

Haiyan Tan and Honglian Wu sold property to Molly and Peter Scofield.

180 Burke Rd., $125,000.

Jane Sheeran (as Trustee) sold property to Kimberly and Alexander Konopka, III.

79 Arrowwood Place, $215,000.

Joshua and Jessica Haase sold property to Laura Kestner.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

MECHANICVILLE 103 Harris Ave., $235,000.

Nancy Waldron (by Atty) sold property to Kevin Smith.

MILTON 615 Plummer Rd., $325,000.

Robert Plummer sold property to Elizabeth and Charles Snell, Jr.

TOWN OF SARATOGA

19 Benedict St., $255,000.

Norman Bovee sold property to Sandra Macica, Daniel Matrazzo, Denise Kirkpatrick, and Debora Thompson sold property to Lorenzo and Maria Santabarbara.

33 Curt Blvd., $225,750.

Denise and Scott Birge sold property to Scott Chittenden.

74 Fifth Ave., $899,000.

Saratoga Parking Services LLC sold property to Five On A Dime LLC. Livingston St., $77,500.

Paul and Linda Antes sold property to Alex and Franziska White.

STILLWATER 31 Castle Dr., $154,500.

Stephen Vandervolgen sold property to Timothy Collins.

31 Sirchia Rd., $159,116.

Janet Cimino sold property to Cathy Baker, Deborah Stockwell and Laurie Cimino.

WILTON 10 Suffolk Lane, $182,500.

Norman Jaquish (by Admin) sold property to Lindsey Lee.

15 10 Suffolk Lane, $182,500.

Janice Price sold property to Lindsey Lee. 14 Foxhound Run, $800,000.

Michael and Rebecca Monarchi sold property to Cartus Financial Corporation.

14 Foxhound Run, $800,000.

Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Amanda and Sara DeBrule.

7 Dandelion Dr., $315,000.

Kevin Hale sold property to Denise and Robert Birge, Jr. 10 Dandelion Dr., $333,000.

Robert and Nicole Bissonette sold property to Lauren Ouimet.

26 Saw Mill Court, $645,000.

Christina Stack sold property to Daniel Fasano and Donna Winkle.

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BUSINESS

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

Dr. Campbell Comes Home

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Adam Favro’s Turning Point Chiropractic at 125 High Rock Avenue recently hired a new chiropractor, Dr. Patrick Campbell.

Campbell’s first day was June 10.

Campbell said that Favro knew him through his father, a third generation farrier, which is a craftsperson that deals specifically with horseshoes and horses’ hooves.

“I believe Dr. Favro was working with some of the trainers at the track and they just ran into each other.” Campbell said. “Every summer my dad was like “hey, I ran into Dr. Favro, he said to give him a call!’ so that was how I met him.”

After chiropractic school, Campbell moved to San Antonio

for nine months, then to El Paso, where he worked for “a large healthcare provider group, mainly chiropractors and physical therapists,” before moving to Saratoga for his current position.

Campbell said that a previous co-worker had given him some wisdom about their job, that treating patients is like a collective story. Sometimes when a person comes into the office, they are in serious pain or cannot do things that they would like to, so they are not as friendly or kind as they would normally be, and it is the chiropractor’s job to finish the story and make them better.

“It’s great to meet people and be able to help them get back to the activities that they love to do, and see that personality change,” Campbell said. “Where at first

maybe they’re not as forthcoming with information, then all of a sudden once they start feeling better you start to see that personality come through.”

He continued, “like when you first meet a patient and you’re like ‘well, I don’t know quite how that vibed with them,’ but then when they come in, they’re smiling, they’re laughing, those are always great cases, because you’re helping them get back to something that they want to do, whether it’s an activity like picking up their kid or a sport, being able to go up and down the stairs, sleeping through the night, those are all things that we take for granted.”

Campbell referred to himself as an East Coast guy, saying how he grew up on Long Island in Belrose near the Belmont race track and went to school in Maryland and Connecticut.

As for the rest of his family, “my one brother, he’s on Long Beach, he’s a tattoo artist; my other brother and his wife and my two nieces, they’re in Bay Side; my Mom’s in Bay Side; my Dad’s in Floral Park. I was away from everybody, I was living in Texas, so it’s really nice to be close to home.”

Dr. Campbell. Photo provided.

He continued by saying how now that he was back in New York, if his nieces had a birthday party, he could make the commute to Long Island in about three hours, and how as hectic as the holidays can be, you tend to take your loved ones for granted until you are by yourself for the likes of Christmas and Thanksgiving.

“I’m lucky enough my significant other,” he said. “We aren’t married but she and I have been together… we’ve always been together with our two dogs so we have our own little family”

For his childhood, Campbell said his fondest memory was “I just remember that we would rent a condo in Lake George, and it was always great because it was our full family, my Dad was working at the track, and then we would have my Mom’s parents come, my Dad’s mom would come, and we would just all be there, we’d take day trips to Cooperstown, we’d come down to Saratoga, it was just fun.”

More recently, he said that his overall favorite story from his times in Saratoga came from about 10 years ago, in August 2008, when he and a friend were visiting his father.

“If I remember right it was the end of the race day, we had been betting a little bit and weren’t winning,” he said. “There’s a horse and its name was ‘Slambino,’ and my friend and I were both college baseball players, so Slambino had kind of a baseball ring to it. So we just did like a $2 bet to win, place, show, which was like $6 and the horse, when we made the bet, was like 99-1, by the time the race went off it was 88-1, and the horse won.”

Ten years later, Campbell is now an Associate Chiropractor working with Favro.

“My job is essentially to continue to deliver the quality of care that this office has the reputation for,” he said. “I’m lucky to walk into an office that has a lot of high expectations in the community from all the work that Dr. Favro’s done and his office manager Rachel, so I think my job’s just to keep that ball rolling forward.”

For more information, contact Turning Point Chiropractic at 518584-9500, or by email at into@ tpcwellness.com.

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

Saratoga Hopsital Buys Land to Expand Healthcare Services SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital bought 16 acres of land last week from D.A. Collins Companies for a little over $3 million to ensure that the last undeveloped parcel bordering

hospital-owner property can be used to expand healthcare services.

Theresa Skaine, chairperson for the Saratoga Hospital Board of Trustees, said that the purchase was “another smart, targeted

investment in the future of healthcare in the Saratoga region.”

The hospital wants to develop the land on Morgan Street for medical offices where physicians can more easily collaborate on patient care

Peregrine Market Access Opened New York Office

and, if needed, get to the hospital within minutes. There are currently no other plans for the land.

David Collins of D.A. Collins Companies said that “Ever since we decided to sell the property, we hoped it would go to Saratoga Hospital.”

Technically, the land is currently undergoing a zoning change to allow the hospital’s plans; however, the Saratoga County and Saratoga Springs planning boards have given positive opinions on

the issue, and in three separate deliberations there have been no dissenting votes, so the proposal now rests with the Saratoga Springs City Council.

Saratoga Hospital President and CEO Angelo Calbone said that “it’s not unusal for organizations to buy land in anticipation of future needs, especially if the property is strategically located.”

For more information, contact Cynthia Lauzon at CLauzon@saratogacare.org.

Quik Fund Opens New Location

The Peregrine Market Access Leadership Team. Photo by Kevin Matyi.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Peregrine Market Access opened its New York office at 125 High Rock Avenue last week with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 27.

Peregrine creates market access solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical companies while trying to balance the depth and expertise of market access with creativity, strategy and tactical

work. Peregrine advertises that it offers strategies from people who have worked in the market, a reason behind every recommendation, “tools aligned with how the market assesses value” and account managers “able to have clinical and value conversations.”

At the post-ribbon cutting celebration, President John Guarino announced that they would also be

giving to two charities, the Saratoga Warhorse Foundation, which assists veterans dealing with psychological problems via a three day program where they work with off-track thoroughbred horses at no cost, and the Centers United 4 Support of the Backstretch Workers.

For more information, call 1-805-657-9316, or email contact@ peregrinemarketaccess.com.

From left to right: Branch manager Stephanie LaPell and owners President Scott Focer and General Counsel Gary Horn. Photo by Kevin Matyi

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Quik Fund, a residential mortgage banker and home loan company, opened its third and newest location on Broadway at the Washington with a ribbon cutting last Thursday, June 27. Quik Fund operates throughout the northeast

region, serving customers in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania in addition to New York. Stephanie LaPell manages the new branch.

For more information, call LaPell at 518-450-8852 or email info@ quikfund.com.

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EDUCATION

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

NEVER TOO LATE TO DANCE: All Level Dance Courses in Spa City

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — With the New York City Ballet (NYCB) taking residence in Saratoga Springs, local dance studios have the opportunity to share the elite company with the community. For its 21st year, the Total Body Trifecta Fitness Studio (TBTFS) will host two classes taught by NYCB dancers. But these classes are unique, because not only are they beginner classes, they cater more to a 44 years and up demographic.

“Some of them danced back in the day, but the majority of them just really love ballet

movement and they want to experience ballet at their level,” said Mary Anne Fantauzzi, studio owner. “The bonus is it’s taught by real dancers from New York City Ballet who have a real talent for working with any level dancers.”

Instead of leotards and tights, participants are encouraged to wear sneakers and fitness clothes, as the ballet class taught by Craig Hall will be High Intensity Interval Training (HITT) infused.

The NYCB dancers teaching the class wear athletic attire as well.

“It is a very fun, relaxing, noncompetitive atmosphere and we get to know the dancers up close and personal. That’s the ambiance,” said Fantauzzi.

A unique aspect of the classes being taught at TBTFS is that the teachers who instruct the classes are personally chosen by the preceding dancer who taught there before them. This has been the tradition for the past 21 years.

This year will be Gilbert Bolden III’s first year teaching at TBTFS and he has choreographed a piece for this class.

“It’s such a treat for us!

Imagine choreography that someone in the ballet made specifically for people of our level and the older adults,” said Fantauzzi.

The choreography is inspired by the ballet Coppelia. Coppelia will also be performed by the NYCB at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in July.

“In these classes, it’s not about how far you turn out, it’s not about how high you jump, it’s all about just having fun and feeling like you are a dancer for that hour,” said Fantazzi.

The classes have limited space, roughly 15 to 20 people.

To learn more information and register for a class, go to www. totalbodytrifecta.com.

Craig Hall, NYCB ballet master and former soloist.

Photo by Henry Leutwyler.

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Gilbert Bolden III, NYCB corps dancer. Photo by Kevin Balaz.

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

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Tang Announces Summer Great Honor For 2019 Family Saturdays Saratoga SponsorSARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces its Summer 2019 Family Saturdays, a series of multigenerational creative collaborations on each Saturday from July 13 through August 10.

Each program includes looking at artwork in the museum’s summer exhibitions, discussing and sharing ideas, and engaging in a hands-on art activity inspired by those conversations.

The summer exhibitions include Streb Action, Elevator Music 39: Bug, Beauty and Bite, and Ree Morton: The Plant That Heals May Also Poison.

The free programs run from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and are suitable for children ages five and older, accompanied by their adult companions.

A-Scholar Senior

Drawing for Beehive by Frank Moore and Jim Self, c. 1985-1987, marker on paper, 10 1/4 x 13 5/8 inches, Tang Teaching Museum collection, gift of the Gesso Foundation. Photo provided.

Registration is required. You can register beginning one week before each program. To register, call the Tang’s Visitors Services

Desk at 518-580-8080.

The Tang welcome visitors of all abilities. Be prepared to get messy and have fun!

SUMMER 2019 FAMILY SATURDAYS schedule: July 13: Superhuman Shields!

After exploring Streb Action and the message of overcoming one’s fears and finding our own strengths, we will create our own superhuman shields that celebrate the different kinds of strengths that we all have the power to activate in ourselves!

July 20: Connecting Sound, Color & Movement For our Elevator Music 39: Bug, we will discover how our sense of sound and color can be closely linked through a digital application called Bug. “Bug turns what you see into pure color, and color into music.” We will go explore the colors and sounds of our environment and then create our own sound by combining a wide range of colored papers and patterns. Be prepared to discover your own symphony of color and sounds!

July 27: Funky Storyboards After looking at the whimsical Frank Moore works

on paper based on Moore and Jim Self ’s film and ballet Beehive, we will create our own storyboard inspired by these funky works! Materials include poster board, stamping, markers, felt, and an assortment of specialty papers.

August 3: Out of This World!

Come and explore works in our Tang collection of outer space and works that are inspired by the universe! We will create our own cosmic artworks out of paper, model magic, cardboard, metallic markers, felt, and more.

August 10: What a Relief!

After looking at works by Ree Morton, whose prolific career spanned a wide range of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, and installation, we will create our own wild multimedia relief using cardboard, model magic, felt, yarn, specialty papers, markers, and found objects.

Davaughn Berry. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — At every Saratoga Springs High School graduation since 1912, one female and one male student are presented with Yaddo medals.

Superintendent Michael Patton called the Yaddo medal, "the district's most prestigious award," with the recipients chosen by faculty members.

The award honors those who have excelled in academics and school citizenship throughout their four years in high school.

The Yaddo Medal was awarded to our very own Davaughn Berry today.

Four years ago, another Saratoga Springs student, Davawn Hartz, also received this award.

Send education briefs to lindsay@saratogapublishing.com

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

Whose Racing Surface Reigns Supreme?

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY

There’s a tremendous science experiment taking place. It’s by no means scholarly work, but it is a matter of life and death, and the result will greatly expose the problematic variables.

The controls of the experiment are Santa Anita and Saratoga. The variable is Jerry Hollendorfer.

This past week Santa Anita officials told the Hall of Famer that he must vacate his stalls after the fourth horse under his program died this year at the track. This move, it would seem, is Santa

Anita trying to save face, making Hollendorfer a scapegoat, taking him out to the town square.

“I thought the ruling was extreme and I don’t really think I’ve done anything wrong, but I would be willing to step away from racing for a while,” Hollendofer said in Paulick Report story said. “I don’t want to. I’ve practically devoted my whole life to this game.”

At 73, with over100 horses in his care and dozens of employees, has he really forgotten how to send a horse out onto the track safe and sound, without heat on its ankles? When horses like Battle of Midway, relatively classy horses breakdown, it’s likely — and sadly — bad luck. Though all horses can and should receive equal care, graded stakes winners get a bit more of a rub down.

So when NYRA, and Saratoga in particular, opened its stalls to Hollendorfer, it put its belief in the trainer’s ability to bring horses to one of the safest tracks on the planet and deliver them back to the barn in one piece. This will be one of the great narratives of the Saratoga meet, depending on

“Saratoga might vindicate Hollendorfer and increase the heat on the hottest topic in all of horse racing.” how many horses Hollendorfer decides to stable at the Spa. This is a two-pronged story. Saratoga likely wants to prove its superiority in safety.

In essence, it’s saying, We’ll take your maligned trainer. His horses won’t break down on our tracks.

If they do, it’s on him.

Santa Anita, on the other hand, will watch with similar apprehension. Should Hollendorfer’s horses perform well and, more importantly, remain unbroken, the Santa Anita racing surface will be called into question.

The Stronach Group issued a cease and desist order against the trainer saying, “Individuals who do not embrace the new rules and safety measures that put horse and rider safety above all else, will have no place at any Stronach Group racetrack. We regret that Mr. Hollendorfer’s record in recent months at both Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields has become increasingly challenging and does not match the level of safety and accountability we demand. Effective immediately,

Mr. Hollendorfer is no longer welcome to stable, race or train his horses at any of our facilities.”

With animal rights groups waving pitchforks, with the government starting to put pressure on the sport and CNN stoking the flames with headlines like Horses keep dying at Santa Anita. Here’s what we know: 29 horses have died at Santa Anita this season. It’s nowhere near the track’s deadliest year—not by a long shot, it’s no wonder Santa Anita came down on heavy on Hollendorfer. The hammer of salacious click bait lands hard.

Santa Anita will soon see even more sniper lasers dancing across its chest. It hosts this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, a time when NBC will dig deep into the travails of the track and racing fans and critics alike will be watching every race expecting a horse to come up lame, launch its jockey and bring out the screens. Where’s Bob Costas when we need him?

Every race will be a suspenseful thriller in the worst way possible where actual lives matter.

So Saratoga, and a few other tracks, are willing to put their running surfaces on the line. We will take your pariahs and prove that if the horse is sound, our dirt, our turf, will keep them in one, beautiful piece.

Of course there are so many moving parts. Horses do step wrong. With so much force landing on a leg the size of a human forearm, the slightest misstep can — and has proven to be — fatal.

It could be that Hollendorfer will bring horses that are stout and sound — monsters like Songbird — to the Spa and everything will go off as planned. Saratoga might vindicate Hollendorfer and increase the heat on the hottest topic in all of horse racing.

Hard to believe, but the summer in Upstate New York and Southern California just got a whole lot hotter.

Brendan O’Meara is a freelance writer and author of Six Weeks in Saratoga. (@BrendanOMeara)

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by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY

Imagine that for the longest time, there was never a formal eve-of-Saratoga event that officially kicked off the meet.

So 26 years ago, Anne Schneider Costigan, Senior Vice President of Communications and Development for the Center for Disability Services, with a group of young community leaders and one of the owners of Siro’s Restaurant, started the annual Newton Plaza Siro’s Cup, a benefit that supports the Center.

In that first Siro’s Cup a quarter-century ago, the turnout was modest, to be expected. But what became of it by sticking around and showing up year after year is nothing short of remarkable.

“The first Siro’s Cup there were about 200 guests,” Costigan said. “We raised $13,000. Now the Siro’s Cup has over 1,000 guests and raises over $250,000.

It’s grown in attendance, grown in funds raised to support the Center, and it’s really become a tradition as the kickoff of the meet.”

The Center is a uniquely Upstate New York nonprofit. It has 80 locations and has facilities in 15 counties from Albany all the way up into the North Country.

And making this year extra special is the partnership with B.E.S.T (Backstretch Employee Service Team) by bringing awareness to the community for their efforts to improve the quality of life of the backstretch workers.

That crossover between both charities and programs is essential. Jockeys arguably have the most dangerous job in all of sports and run the greatest risk of paralyzing injuries and even death. Name another gig where an ambulance trails the field just in case. It’s a big reason why Ramon Dominguez, a Hall of Fame rider and former Siro’s Cup honoree, supports what the center does, according to Costigan.

The event will have the usual amenities like a large silent auction, food, drink and dancing with Funk Evolution.

“From the Center’s perspective, jockeys, trainers, and owners come to support us that evening,” Costigan said. “They come to celebrate the work of the Center, and to join us in honoring the honoree for the year. It’s really a celebration of the great work the Center is doing.”

The Center serves 12,000 individuals and families in Upstate New York, so the money raised will go a long ways to ensuring those people benefit from the Center year round.

“This year’s fund raising priorities: “We run a summer camp, the Clover Patch Camp in Glenville, day and overnight summer facility,” Costigan said.

“It has renovation needs such as, roofs on the bath house and three cabins, and pool surface refinishing; bedroom renovations

at St. Margaret’s Center, the Center’s skilled nursing facility for children and young adults; specialized medical and dental equipment to support Center Health Care; and funds to support the Center’s research arm of the Life Quality Solutions Incubator.”

“The Center also uses the money for communication devices, mobility equipment, children and adult arts programs, music therapy and other theater programs,” said Costigan.

The Center was founded 78 years ago in 1942, and Costigan has been with the Center for 34 years. And with many projects and programs of this nature, the mission is deeply personal.

Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson, former Siro’s Cup honorees, are big supporters of the event, by having attended nearly every year.

Past honorees of the Siro’s Cup include 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify, Angel Cordero, Tom Durkin, Kieran McLaughlin, Javier Castellano, Rosie Napravnik and Funny Cide to name a few.

The event takes place at Siro’s Restaurant on Wednesday July 10 and goes from 6:30 to 11 p.m.

The cost is $125 per person, $150 at the door. Tickets for a group of 10 people are $1100. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For further information or to make a reservation call 518-944-2107 or visit cfdsny.org.

Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson.

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‘B.E.S.T.’ is Yet to Come for Backstretch Charity Photos by Susan Blackburn Photography

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY

Backstretch Employee Service Team of New York, or B.E.S.T., celebrates its 30th anniversary this year as it seeks to provide superlative care and resources for the valued workers that make the horse industry tick.

Paul Ruchames, a licensed clinical social worker in his ninth year as executive director of B.E.S.T., knows the value of what its services provide. He distinctly recalls one man, a hot walker, who was, by all accounts, “near death.”

“Many people overcame drug and alcohol abuse,” Ruchames

said, “or are overcoming it. We had one man, in his 60s, who was discovered. He had been an alcoholic for a long time. He was laid out, unconscious. It was the middle of winter. We took him to the hospital and got him into our program.”

At the time, this man had about three months to live.

“It was through the program,” Ruchames said, “not only the

services we were able to give him, but the hope the we gave him. We cared and wouldn’t let him fall through the cracks. He had no clout in the world. He’s maintained his sobriety and is doing well. His goal is to get back to Mexico where he’s from with the money he can save.”

There are countless stories of this nature. For the backstretch workers, life is isolated and often lonely. Self-medicating is often the only release and escape for many of these men and women.

“Most workers are living apart from their families and country of origin,” Ruchames said.

“It’s a selfless life, working so they can send money back home. It’s lonely for a lot of people. Alcohol and drugs call out to you when

Migdalia Torres, Medical Assistant B.E.S.T Clinic

you feel that way, to anesthetize feelings. [The workers] tend not to mix outside the gates of the tracks. There’s little sense of identity, sort of a like a man with no country, not a part of America, just the racetrack is their culture.”

And it is the racetrack culture that has given its full endorsement and support for the

backstretch workers. That statewide partnership with the New York Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association and the New York Racing Association and its tracks—Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course—have allowed the program to prosper, in fact NYRA and NYTHA are B.E.S.T.’s largest donors. continues to next page...

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Photos by Susan Blackburn Photography

Nancy Underwood, B.E.S.T Saratoga Program Director

Much of the other money B.E.S.T. raises comes from individual donors, and one way to support B.E.S.T. is the Third Race Call at Saratoga. For a donation of $100 per person, people can join Larry Collmus, the voice of the Triple Crown and NYRA, and watch him call the third race every day of the meet (excluding opening day and Travers Day).

“I thought it was a great idea,” Collmus said. “Obviously B.E.S.T. is an organization that does wonders for people on the backstretch. [The backstretch workers] put on the show.

Anything we can do to help is a great thing. I had, of course, known about this before I ever started working for NYRA. It was an obvious yes. It’s been a lot of fun. I get a chance to meet people I would not necessarily meet before. They visit me in the booth, at the same time for a fantastic

cause. It’s a cool little thing that hopefully will continue to grow.”

These days Collmus uses an iPad to scribble in the silks of the horses so he can remember who’s who out on the track. An Apple Pencil is all he needs to color code a given race. Letting people see his process illustrates the immense work that goes into preparing for a single race.

“Most people want to know how I remember all the horses in the race,” Collmus said. “I show them what goes into the process and my own way of doing it. I like to show off the fact that I call a race off an iPad, draw digitally the silks of horses to get that preparation in, learn those races when they come on the track in advance. They enjoy seeing that.

“As I explain to them, the remembering is one thing, the other thing is the forgetting. There are 10 races a day. You don’t want

to call horses that already ran, dump that memory bank. That group is done, clean the slate.”

Thirty years is a long time, but with recently added programs such as English as a Second Language, citizenship school, and myriad other classes, B.E.S.T. promises to keep striding well into the future.

“I see us getting more into prevention as well as treatment,” Ruchames said. “They’re exposed to chronic pain, those repetitive movements, day after day year after year. On the drug-andalcohol-treatment side, there are medically assisted treatments— MATs—that help deal with craving and block the ability to get high from opiates and alcohol.

They’re expensive and hard to access, but we’re working on integrating it.”

To donate to B.E.S.T. visit backstretch.org.

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has a Unique Life that Goes Beyond Being a Trainer Photos provided.

by Tony Podlaski

for Saratoga TODAY Gary Contessa is perhaps one of the unique trainers at Saratoga Racecourse with a variety of experiences that go beyond being a horseman.

Along with having an impressive training career, Contessa has been a baseball hopeful, musician, and businessman, as well as making a significant move from Long Island to a more secluded area near the Vermont border.

Contessa has been training horses for nearly four decades. The 61-year-old Merrick native has been one of the top 10 trainers at Saratoga, including last year with eight winners, but he will admit it is not easy to win at Saratoga.

“It’s a tough place to win,” he said. “I know what I have to hit when I come up here. I do think I can hold my own up here. I think I will win some races and have fun.”

Contessa has been at the Oklahoma Training Track since May 15. While he would have preferred drier and warmer conditions this spring, he was running out of stall space at Belmont.

“I was getting too many horses at Belmont,” he said. “It was a good time to send horses up here, especially the young horses. Being a

resident up here, I know when the weather is getting better for them.”

Since 2004, Contessa has been living in Hoosick Falls, about 30 miles east of Saratoga Springs. He and his wife Jennifer bought a 100-acre cattle farm that they converted into a horse farm.

“We wanted to escape the craziness of Long Island,” Contessa said. “We were in the market for a farm. Our real estate agent showed us a cattle farm in Hoosick Falls, but I had a vision of what we could make it.”

As the farm developed, Contessa got more horses, which meant investing more time downstate. The investment paid off with multiple training titles at Belmont and Aqueduct from 20052009, as well as breaking a New York record with 159 wins in 2007, which was previously held by his mentor Frank Martin (156 wins).

Contessa and Jennifer eventually had the farm certified as organic, sold it, and bought a home on approximately four acres in the Hoosick Falls mountains.

“I am constantly on the road. I probably put 70,000 miles on a car each year...”

-Contessa

Today, Contessa is willing to travel a lot between Saratoga and Long Island because he enjoys living in the Hoosick Falls area.

“I am constantly on the road.

I probably put 70,000 miles on a car each year,” Contessa said. “But I just love the town of Hoosick Falls. The area is quaint and the people are so genuine.”

For the Contessa, the travel is worth it. This year, he has 28 2-year-olds that include a pair being pointed to Saratoga’s opening week stakes races: Buxom Beast in the Schuylerville Stakes for fillies on July 11 and Theitalianamerican in the Sanford Stakes for the males on July 13.

Buxom Beast is an unraced filly who cost $205,000.

Theitalianamerican, bought for $35,000, is still looking for his first win, but he has already made an impression on the

track by finishing second in the Tremont Stakes.

Contessa is hoping at least one of his 2-year-olds can give him the success that Lee Pokoik’s nowretired Sippican Harbour did in winning last year’s Spinaway Stakes.

“Last year, I had a lot of success with the 2-year-olds,” he said.

“In fact, I have had a good career with 2-year-olds. I love training young horses. I am meticulous about catching a problem before it becomes a big problem. ” Contessa also resells horses who later have tremendous careers such as Peace Rules, a $35,000 purchase who later won seven graded stakes races and finished second in the 2003 Travers Stakes.

Today, Contessa has been helping Pokoik to resale horses, including an American Pharoah filly bought for $300,000, then sold for $600,000. Any horse

they don’t resale becomes part of the racing stable, including Sippican Harbour who never sold for $100,000.

“It has been a very successful formula,” Contessa said. “We have put some good horses out there for other trainers to buy. My job is trying to make Lee Pokoik money.

If Lee Pokoik makes money, he will be a happy owner and I will be able to keep doing this year after year.”

Contessa and his wife Jennifer also own Zero Gravity in Colonie. After going to laser tag several times in Saratoga several years ago, Contessa thought about building another facility.

“We found an unoccupied furniture warehouse that was perfect,” he said. “Of course, we’ve had some growing pains, but it was a success since Day 1.” continues to next page...

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Contessa also plays bass and often appears at shows and fundraisers, including last year’s David Cassidy tribute concert to benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. However, that’s not the only instrument Contessa has played.

He has played guitar, piano and saxophone while growing up in Long Island, an area known for emerging bands like Blue Oyster Cult. Contessa didn’t start playing bass until one of his early bands needed one.

“At the time, I was playing keyboards for this group, then we needed a bass player,” he said. “I thought, ‘I could do that.’”

Contessa has also been a session player and even a backup member for a 1950s revival show that featured Fats Domino and members of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers.

Early in their partnership, Contessa and the late Cassidy never talked about music. It wasn’t until Contessa played at a fundraiser at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center where Cassidy discovered that musical ability.

Over the years, Contessa, who admires jazz and funk bassists that include Stanley Clark, has played at other venues such as the Westbury Music Fair and B.B. King’s in New York.

“When I went to see David in concert, he was probably going to call me on stage,” Contessa said.

“It was fun. His bass player would give me the bass and walk away.”

Along with being a musician, Contessa had been a solid pitcher at Calhoun High School in Merrick. At one point, he had considered a career in baseball, but chose to be a horse trainer.

While Contessa’s years of being a baseball player are far behind, he has shared some of those skills to his 12-year-old son Ray. “I have given him a couple of pitches and some wisdom,” Contessa said. “I have taught him how to throw an off speed pitch.

Every night, we go out and throw the baseball. I have batting cages so he can hit as well.”

Over the last four decades, Contessa has no doubts about his career and the decisions he has made about his life, especially with the amount of success he has had as a horseman.

“I have had a lot of fun with this over the years. It probably has helped me put my kids through college,” he said. “I have no regrets. I remain dabbling playing guitar for the last 40 years and training horses, and I am reliving my baseball life through my son.”

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OPENING WEEKEND EVENTS AT T H E S A R AT O G A R A C E C O U R S E

THURSDAY, JULY 11 • OPENING DAY! SEASON PASS HOLDER GIVEAWAY The 2019 summer meet will kick-off with the traditional Grade 3, $150,000 Schuylerville for 2-year-old fillies. All season pass and season ticket holders in attendance will receive an exclusive giveaway: a white cooling towel featuring the red Saratoga logo. Available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.

• TASTE NY: WINE & SPIRITS Every Thursday beginning July 11

Taste NY: Wine & Spirits will allow fans the opportunity to sample varietals of wine and spirits from numerous New York State wineries and distilleries. Live music will accompany the tasting each Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

• LOW ROLLER CHALLENGE

Every Thursday and Sunday beginning July 11 & 14 Thursdays and Sundays will include the Low Roller Challenge which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.

• DON JULIO THURSDAYS Every Thursday beginning July 11

Fans are invited to sample drinks featuring Don Julio tequila each Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. outside the entrance to The Stretch.

FRIDAY, JULY 12 • MARIANO RIVERA DAY NYRA will host National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and legendary NY Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera at Saratoga as part of Opening Weekend festivities. The visit comes one week before Rivera heads to Cooperstown where he will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the first unanimous selection in history. NYRA will honor Rivera with a special ceremony in the Winner’s Circle in recognition of the all-time Major League Baseball saves leader. Secure your spot at NYRA.com/Rivera.

• TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER & CIDER Every Friday beginning July 12

Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider will allow guests the opportunity to sample numerous craft beers and ciders produced exclusively by New York State breweries and cideries. Live music will accompany the tasting each Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 • SARATOGA COUNTY EOC FOOD DRIVE NYRA will welcome the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) for its annual food and essential goods drive. Fans who donate at least three non-perishable items at the Community Outreach Booth will receive a free Saratoga baseball cap, while supplies last, and will be entered to win tickets to the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers and other great prizes.

• FASHION SATURDAYS

Every Saturday beginning July 13 Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing, the weekly event will feature women’s and men’s fashion apparel from local retailers such as The Pink Paddock, Miss Scarlett Boutique and The National, as well as a selection of home décor and jewelry items. The event will be held each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

• WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON SATURDAYS

Every Saturday beginning July 13

Fans will be invited to enjoy specialty drinks and selections from Woodford Reserve at the Jim Dandy Bar each Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m.

• KETEL ONE SATURDAYS Every Saturday beginning July 13

Fans are invited to sample the new Ketel One Botanicals from 3 to 5 p.m. each Saturday outside the entrance to The Stretch.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 • 28th ANNUAL HAT CONTEST PRESENTED BY MOET & CHANDON AND HAT SATIONA! BY DEI Fans will compete for great prizes in the 28th annual Hat Contest which features three categories: Kreative Kids, Fashionably Saratoga and Uniquely Saratoga. Registration begins at noon under the grandstand with the contests taking place after the second, third and fourth races.

• BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS

Every Sunday beginning July 14

Berkshire Bank Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.

Season ticket plans, weekly ticket plans, reserved seats, reserved tables in the Miller Lite Picnic Paddock and the Fourstardave Sports Bar, dining and group hospitality are currently on sale and available for purchase at NYRA.com/Saratoga. Season admission passes may be purchased online at NYRA. com/Saratoga and in-person at nearly 150 Stewart’s Shops locations throughout the Capital Region. A season pass provides fans with admission to all 40 days of world-class thoroughbred racing at Saratoga Race Course. The cost for a 2019 Grandstand season pass is $50. A Clubhouse season pass is $75. Season passes do not include reserved seating.

Following Opening Weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week: Wednesdays - Sundays.

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Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Many regulars treat their trips to the twice-weekly Saratoga Farmers’ Market as opportunities to stock up on provisions for the week.

But going to the market also can be an opportunity to discover something new – an unusual fruit, an heirloom vegetable, a different kind of homemade sauce. To bring out that adventurous spirit, we asked our summer interns, Laura Kenny and Elizabeth Horgan, to explore the market and share their favorite finds. Here’s a short list of what they came up with:

HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY

Scallop Squash from Otrembiak Farm.

Photo by Laura Kenny.

Vital Eats. Photo courtesy of Laura Kenny.

1. Lovage

3. Garlic Scapes

Its flavor and smell can be described as a mix of celery and parsley, but with a higher intensity of both of those flavors. This herb is delicious in salads and soups. Find it at Otrembiak Farm.

These green curlicues are the flower of the garlic. Farmers cut them off to help their garlic grow and invite you to enjoy them as a vegetable or meat seasoning, atop pizzas, in pasta sauces, pickled, or stir-fried.

2. Lions Mane This poofy mushroom sold by Mariaville Mushroom Men and Ramble Creek Farm is often equated to a steak or a lobster.

Slice it thinly, cook it in a hot, unoiled saucepan for 3-4 minutes. Then add oil and seasonings of your choice. Turn off the heat and let it rest. It will taste a little like steak or lobster.

Photo courtesy of Squashville Farm.

4. Celtuce This Asian green is harvested usually in late summer for its stem. Its young leaves, however, also are delicious in a quick stir fry with oil, red pepper, and peanuts. Find the leaves at Squashville Farm.

5. Salsa Gardens

If all the fresh food makes you want to grow your own, check out the salsa and pizza “gardens” that Balet and Burger nurseries offer. All you need in a single pot.

6. Kettle Corn The Proper Popper turns this fair-like treat into a weekly market affair. Find them Saturdays with the other prepared food vendors.

7. Chickpea Cheese Dip Vital Eats offers its So-Cheezy and Zesty-Cheezy vegan condiments on Saturdays. These flavorful sauces are nut, soy, and dairy free. Chickpeas and vegetables pack creamy, tangy flavor that’s full of antioxidants, and protein.

8. Scallop Squash We often think of pattypan squash as small and yellow. But it can be big and multi-colored, as many vendor stalls attest. Small to medium scallop squash can be treated like zucchini. The skin is thin and the seeds are small enough you can slice and cook however you would like. You can pickle, saute, grill,

Photo courtesy of Feathered Antler.

or even bake this squash. Larger pattypan squash needs a little extra TLC, but they are the ultimate vessel for stuffing and baking.

9. Spatzle The Vermont Spatzle Co. offers a gluten-free version of this German specialty on Saturdays. Ask them for their list of recipes.

10. Hand-Painted Onesies And for that newborn, check out the hand-painted Onesies at the Feathered Antler.

Of course, the interns made many more discoveries.

We invite you to join them and explore.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and check us out on the FreshFoodNY app. Email friends@ saratogafarmers.org for volunteer opportunities.

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Fourth of July and Apple Pie

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends. This weekend continues the celebration of the Fourth of July and will include attending fireworks, parades, barbeques, carnivals, picnics, baseball games, and family gatherings.

The Fourth of July is more than just a celebration of summertime — it’s a time to celebrate our freedom and how far we have come.

Among my favorite Independence Day to do’s is to watch the fireworks by the water (ocean or lake) while eating homemade apple pie. Apple pie seems synonymous with picnics and celebrating our country. So, how did apple pie become “American”? The primary origins of “as American as apple pie” are difficult to pinpoint, but it was used as early as 1928 to describe the home-making abilities of Lou Henry Hoover (President Herbert Hoover’s wife). It wasn’t until the 1940s, when the United

States entered World War II, that “as American as apple pie” truly took off. When journalists at the time asked soldiers why they were willing to fight in the war, the typical response was “for mom and apple pie.”

Having the right tools to bake a pie is important. Virtually all pie-making equipment will prove useful for other baking chores as well, so each piece will be sure to earn its keep. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these are the pie-making essentials It is difficult to make a great pie without a great pie plate. Pie plates come in a variety of styles, and the differences aren’t just aesthetic—a pie plate’s material, thickness, and color all affect the final product.

A pastry brush is the easiest way to apply a thin, even egg wash over pies with a double crust, like a classic apple pie. Choose between the natural (or thin nylon) bristles or the thicker silicone style.

After you’ve rolled out pie dough, a sturdy bench scraper will make quick work of any mess. It will scrape up all the flour and stubborn dough scraps left behind, helping you clean up in a few easy swipes. Plus, it’s handy for dividing blocks of dough without scratching the counters.

If you’ve always felt anxious about rolling out pie dough, it’s worth playing the field to find a rolling pin that makes you feel confident in the kitchen. While choosing the best rolling pin is a highly personal process, I love the

simplicity of a French pin, which is lighter and more maneuverable Here is a recipe for the American dessert that bursts with apple flavor from two different varieties of the fruit, and a sweet, nutty crunch from the streusel

topping. This is so yummy. Perhaps, even put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. Pick up the cool tools for cooks to help you with

your American festivity recipes.

Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Apple Pie with Cinnamon-Pecan Crust INGREDIENTS

Yields: 1 pie • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

CINNAMON-PECAN CRUST:

FILLING:

STREUSEL:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 large Rome Beauty and 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ¼ cup pecans, finely ground • ½ cup butter-flavor solid vegetable shortening

• 1 cup sugar • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• 7-8 tablespoons ice water

• 1 egg, slightly beaten

TIP: Use an apple peeler to assist with peeling, coring, and slicing apples

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup light brown sugar • ½ cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon nutmeg • ½ cup cold butter, cut into 1-inch pieces • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS 1. To make crust, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon and pecans in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss the mixture with a fork. Roll in a circle ¼-inch thick. Line a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan with dough; set aside. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. To make the filling, toss apples with sugar, flour and cinnamon in a large bowl.

3. In a medium bowl, combine egg and cream until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Place apples in prepared crust. Gently pour cream mixture over apple mixture.

4. Bake pie in the lower one-third of oven for 20 minutes.

5. To make the streusel, combine sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg in the bowl of a food processor. Process until well combined. With processor running, add the cold butter one piece at a time and process until crumbly. Toss in walnuts.

6. Remove pie from oven and shield crust with foil. Sprinkle prepared streusel over pie. Return to oven, and bake 45 minutes or until pie puffs.

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Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

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• Egg Salad on Wheat Bread • Carrot & Raisin Salad • Beet & Onion Salad • Canteloupe

• Baked Fish with Creamy Dijon Sauce • Brown Rice • Brussels Sprouts • Warm Berry Crunch

• Chicken Alfredo • Pasta • Peas • Pears

• Meatball Sub • Yellow Squash • Cauliflower • Fruit Cocktail

• Sausage with Peppers & Onion on a Roll • Red Bliss Potatoes • Carrots • Peaches

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Lawns

Written & Photographed

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

All spring long

we’ve had to mow our lawns at least once a week to keep up with its rapid growth. Like most of you, I’ve been mowing it low to try and gain some time between mowing. When the heat and dryness of summer arrive, we need to adjust our attitude and

our mowing height. To help your lawn survive dry summer weather let it get taller…as tall as your lawn mower will adjust…4” to 5”. If you continue with the low mow, the sun will heat the soil to temperatures that will kill the roots of your grass. A lawn left long shades the soil. You may like the look of a shorter lawn, but if the soil temperature goes above 85° to 90° for three consecutive days, the root system dies. Once that happens, you’re looking at a lot of grass seed and a lot of watering in late summer and early fall to repair the lawn There comes a time when you just must water. Traditional wisdom tells us that, for a lawn to remain healthy, it needs an inch of water a week. What you need to know, though, is that the lawn needs that inch of water all at once to get any real benefit from it. Water your lawn heavily then not at all for a week. With a

limited amount of water available to most of us, we try and move the sprinkler around the yard to make sure that we get the whole lawn watered at one time without any regard to whether it is getting enough water for more than temporary relief. If you have watering restrictions that only allow you to water every other day for two hours, let your lawn sprinkler soak one area for the full two hours. When your next watering opportunity arrives, move the lawn sprinkler to the next section and soak it with at least an inch of water. Folks with underground sprinkling systems

Stop the low mow during hot summer weather

need to follow the same advice.

Set them up to soak one zone each day with an inch of water then do a different zone the next day. By putting an inch of water on the lawn, you’ll be soaking the soil to a depth of 6”. Water at this depth in the soil will not evaporate quickly, and it’s where the roots of the grass are located so it can be absorbed. Quickly spraying the lawn might perk it up briefly but most of that moisture is lost to evaporation and can never penetrate deep into the soil to get to the roots.

At this point folks will ask, “How long do I need to leave

Raise your mower blade to its highest setting.

the sprinkler on to put on an inch of water?” Since we all have different lawn sprinklers and water pressure, I can’t answer that question. This is something we must all determine on our own.

You simply need to take a small, empty tuna fish can and place it in the area you’re watering. Don’t shut it off until it is full. Make a mental note of how long it took, and you’ll always know how long your setup takes to put out an inch of water. That’s it. Water deeply then take a break for a week.

Thanks for the read!

Make sure your lawn has an inch of water once a week.

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LOCAL BRIEFS The Red Panda will help them realize the qualities that make them true heroes to God. Hey Kids, get your capes out and bring your friends and superpowers too.

The Traveling BBQ is Back The Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the Senior Nutrition Program in Saratoga County. Part of our program is Congregate dining- where persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. The Traveling BBQ is hosted by The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Northeast Dining and Lodging.

Upcoming dates include: • Friday, July 12: Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., 518-584-1621 ext. 3 • Friday, July 19: Moreau Community Center 518-792-6053 ext. 11 • Friday, July 26 Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., 518-383-1343 Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon.

A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter; the suggested donation is $2 per meal. For more information, please call Emma at The Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996.

Celebrate Family Day You are invited to Celebrate Family Day on July 13, Noon 4:30 p.m. in Congress Park. There will be live music, kids’ games, teen activities, face painting, balloon twisters, free snacks and water, exhibits featuring local organizations that support families and provide positive development programs for young people. Free admission. This event is sponsored by a coalition of local Christian churches.

Vacation Bible School Join us on July 14 – 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls.VBS is open to children ages 4 – 12. Children will discover their strength through God. “Flame”

11th Annual Taste of Malta The Malta Business and Professional Association is happy to announce their 11th Annual Taste of Malta event scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta. Proceeds from this years’ event will go to support local businesses as well as our future workforce through the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund.

Through business and individual sponsorships and donations, entrance fees to the event, and funds raised from raffles, we have been able to give over $28,000 to the fund which supports several Ballston Spa Central School District’s most innovative initiatives, including the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College in High School (Clean Tech ECHS) held at the HVCC’s TEC-SMART facility in Malta. To join the event as a restaurant or to donate prizes for the raffles, contact Kristen Henderson, Taste of Malta Chair, at info@MaltaBPA.com or Pamela Grandin at MaltaBPA@gmail.com.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available at a variety of levels.

Email MaltaBPA@gmail.com to learn more about sponsoring this tasty event. For more event information visit MaltaBPA.com/ TOM. Calling All Singers An evening of musical camaraderie at the Round Lake Auditorium.

The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society with Artistic Director William Jon Gray hosts its annual summer sing on Tuesday, July 16 to sample selections from our upcoming November concert. Arrive early (6:30 p.m.) to park, sign in and mingle with fellow music lovers.

Singing starts at 7 p.m. Music is provided and we will sing through excerpts of Brahms Requiem. An entry fee of $10 covers the cost of the venue and refreshments at 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake. BHOS is a community that believes in the power of music and the human voice. For more information visit BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060.

WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair The Saratoga Springs Public Library, Sustainable Saratoga and The Children’s Museum at Saratoga are excited to invite you to participate in the WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair on July 17. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at both the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and in the Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This is an interactive fair for children and their families, with a focus on science, nature and the senses. Children will actively engage in activities designed to expose them to basic science concepts; to motivate them to explore the natural world; and to enliven their senses. For more information, go to: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/ childrensfair2019.

Schuylerville Public Library Repair Café What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a bike when the wheel runs out? Or with a shirt that is ripped? Schuylerville Public Library, located at 53 Ferry St. in Schuylerville is organizing its first Repair Café on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Most tools and materials will also be on hand.

This event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga. The goal of Repair Cafe is to repair broken objects to extend their life, keep them out of landfills, and foster an appreciation for the art of repairing things. Interested in volunteering for this event, either as a greeter or repairer? Simply contact Caitlin Johnson at cjohnson@sals.edu.

Spa Park BMX Jamboree Show & Ride The show will be held on July 21 at the Spa State Park, Orenda Pavillion, located at 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or Shine.

Plenty of parking - with full bathrooms - lights and power.

Co-Sponsors welcome: Current Sponsors the Tri-City BMX race track (Rotterdam) and Time Bomb Bicycles - Bicycle Shop (Amsterdam). Volunteers needed. Events include a 10 a.m. Swap/Show. Lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided, but donations

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019 welcome.) 1 p.m. Ride. 2 p.m.

Poka Run (completion with 1st place prize), at 3 p.m. DirkKings Judge for class winner 1st place. 4 p.m. Judging for multiple 1st place show classes and at 5 p.m. Ride.

This is an exclusive open riding venue – best in the North East!

Miles of paved roads and paths and single trail riding.

Vacation Bible School Would you like your child to have a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences that will help them grow in faith and build meaningful relationships with Christian adults, youth, and children? Would you like to see them come home each day with a stronger faith, a big smile, some great crafts, and special memories? Would you like to hear them singing songs in the back seat on your next road trip? If yes, then sign them up for Vacation Bible School at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, July 22–26. VBS runs each day 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and is open to children from age 3 through 5th grade. Our African savanna theme this year is “Roar!

Life is Wild but God is Good!” and our mission is “To Love a Child” (more info at www.toloveachild. net). More information and a registration form can be found at www.spalutheran.org/vbs. St Paul’s Lutheran Church is located at 149 Lake Ave. and Vacation Bible School is free (although donations are welcome).

Toast to the Tata’s Wine Tasting to raise money for breast cancer research. Join us on July 29 at Village Pizzeria, located at 2727 State Route 29 in Middle Grove at 6:30 p.m.

Silent auction. Cost is $45. For additional information visit www.villagepizzeria.com or call 518-882-9431.

13th Annual Tasting on the Hudson Sponsored by Schuylerville Lions Club on July 20. Located at The Schuyler Yacht Basin from 4 -7 p.m. Tickets are $30, must be 21 to enter. Local restaurants, breweries, wineries and hard cider vendors will provide a tasting of their wares. This is a non-for-profit organization. All proceeds support Albany Eye Bank for local families in need of eyeglasses and hearing aids plus many community endeavors.

Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show Visit the Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show! It will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs on Friday, August 9 from 2 – 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Approximately 50 pinball machines and arcade games from, all set on free play. For one admission price of $10, you are welcome to stay all day and play as much as you like.

Many of the games available to play will also be for sale. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball and arcade games, spare parts, and collectibles.

There will be a beginner friendly “PinGolf” pinball tournament open to all ages. New this year, there will be a special exhibit featuring film memorabilia on display and for sale, including several original costumes and props from various movies and TV shows. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Saratoga Regional YMCA, a non-profit charity organization. For more details, visit pinballsaratoga.com.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Artist Carol Winterton will have a one-woman show for the month of July at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, 518-383-1343. Artists Jack Morgan, Rita Helie, Maria Tsai and Sherry Walkup have a group show during July at the Glen Eddy Senior Living Community, 1 Glen Eddy Drive, Niskayuna, 518-280-8385. Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, 518-237-0891 will host artists Rebecca Jenkins, Patricia Wade, Bill Staudinger and Valerie Woodward during July.

Several local artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting at various venues throughout the area during July and August.

Stop in and see all the artwork and support Art in Southern Saratoga County. William Daisak is exhibiting at the Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, 518-399-8174. Bill and Diane Staudinger are exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville 518-664-4646. Sharon Thorpe will exhibit at the NBT Bank, 9 Clifton Country Rd., 518-348-0781.

Valerie Woodward is exhibiting at the Catskill Hudson Bank, 2452 State Rte. 9, Malta, 518-289-5463.

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

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

This Week’s Events: JULY 3 - 11 Family Friendly

Independence Day Fireworks

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

FRIDAY, JULY 5

Poetry Reading

Calico Dancers Native American Festival and Powwow

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 7:30 p.m. | Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Roger Mitchell. An open reading will follow. Doors open for signups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information, call 518-583-0022 or visit www.caffelena.org

Saratoga Lake Fireworks Display 2019

Brown’s Beach, 511 NY 9P, Saratoga Springs Dusk | Fireworks at Saratoga Lake! Arrive early as parking is limited. Note: Updated event information as details are finalized.

For more information contact the Town of Stillwater: stillwaterny.org.

All-American Celebration Fireworks

Saratoga Casino, 342 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs | 9:15 p.m.

The Capital Region’s Best Fireworks Display presented by the Saratoga Casino Hotel & Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 Firecracker 4 Road Race

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m.

A four-mile road race through Saratoga Springs beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is open 7 - 8:40 a.m.

July 4th at Saratoga Battlefield

Saratoga National Historical Park 648 NY 32, Stillwater | Celebrate July 4th at Saratoga Battlefield! Featuring an Independence Day Citizenship Ceremony at 10 a.m. Celebrate as 20 immigrants become citizens of the USA. Parking for this event is limited, please carpool if possible. At 2 p.m. there will be a Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Join Park Ranger Emeritus Joe Craig as he portrays a town crier declaring America’s Independence and leads a rousing 13 celebratory toasts.

Saratoga’s 2019 All-American Celebration

Congress Park Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.

The Audiostars will perform live outside of the Canfield Casino. At approximately 9:15 p.m., Benjamin Franklin will come on stage to read the Declaration of Independence.

Presentation followed by a fireworks display!

Harry J Betar Recreational Park 19 Jan Ave., Moreau | 4 p.m.

Native American Dancing, Arts and Crafts, Food and Fun. Experience Native American Round Dancing, Gourd Dancing, and Intertribal Dancing. From Saturday to Sunday there will be beadwork demonstrations and flint napping, children activities, flute player and story tellers. A three day event open to the public. Gates open 4 p.m. Friday. Grand entry 7 p.m. The event runs noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Center, Northshire Bookstore, all four Cudney’s Dry Cleaners, and Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham. Please call ahead to ensure availability at the retail sites.

Details about the gardens, their owners and the locations are in the program that serves as the admission ticket. If still available, tickets may be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tickets reserved online will be available for pickup at that same time. Questions? Email secretgardensinfo@gmail.com or call 518-581-1201, ext. 4184. Learn more at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org.

MONDAY, JULY 8 Saratoga Veterans Chorus

American Legion Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

Both male and female veterans are invited, as well as current active duty, guard, and reserve service members to enjoy the camaraderie of choral singing in a relaxed, informal Movies in the Park setting. No auditions or public performances Wiswall Park, 39 Front St., Ballston Spa required. Instruction by a professional 7 – 10 p.m. | Ralph Breaks the Internet - Join choral director. No cost to participate. Every us for a movie under the stars. This free Monday at 7 p.m. Contact Amy Hughes at event is fun for the entire family. Bring chairs 518- 884-4999 or at veteranpeers@gmail.com or a blanket and we’ll take care of the rest. for additional information.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Car and Truck Show

American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Open to all years, makes and models.

Registration $15 day of the show. Awards total 30 that are trophies 30 inches tall.

Offering dash plaques, door prizes and music by DJ Andy. Enjoy food by the Legion with shade in the pavilion. Benefit to homeless Veterans.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 Breakfast Buffet

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8, children 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9.

Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

25th Annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour

Various Locations, Saratoga County Tickets are on sale now. Featuring more than a dozen beautiful gardens.

The self-guided tour is an all-volunteer fundraiser presented by Soroptimists of Saratoga County, the local branch of an international public service organization striving to improve the lives of women and girls. Advance tickets at $25 may be reserved online or purchased at several locations: Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor

TUESDAY, JULY 9 Food for Thought Luncheon

Longfellows Restaurant and Inn, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | noon - 2 p.m.

Special Feature, Diane Whitten, nutritionist from Cornell Cooperative Extension will speak about foods to eat for optimal health. Speaker, Pat Peterson, from Buffalo, will discuss “There is something more precious than earthly fame and fortune.” Menu: Sliced Skirt Steak Salad or Vegetable Napoleon. Cost is $19 Inclusive.

Please make reservations by July 5 by calling Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Sponsored by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

Saratoga Senior Center’s Lunchtime Concert Series

Ben & Jerry’s, 34 Phila St., Saratoga Springs Noon | Annie and the Hedonists will perform. Rain location is at the Saratoga Senior Center. Free admission.

Free Narcan Training

Healing Springs Recovery Center, 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.

Help us save lives. Learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose.

Lean how to use Naloxone to respond to an overdose. Everyone will receive an Intranasal Naloxone kit as part of the training. For more information and to register call 518-306-3048.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Italian Dinner

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Donation Requested: Adults $12. Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $11. Children 5-12 $8, Under 5 free, takeouts $12. Cash bar available.

Pickin’ Sessions

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. So, come listen or bring an instrument and play along. Call for information 518-8856740. Check out our web page, www. ballstonareaseniors.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Mary Poppins Jr.

Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.

Tickets are $10 Adults, kids under 10 free.

Second performance is July 12 at 7 p.m.

10th Adirondack Greek Festival

St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls | 4 – 8 p.m.

To-Go Night with souvlaki and gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13 from noon – 8 p.m. will be full festival days with more food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers and church tours. Free admission and parking.

For more information, call 518-792-2359 or visit www.sgforthodoxchurch.org.

Summer Concert Series

Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa 6 – 8 p.m. | The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to present its free Concerts in the Park series.

The concert series continues to offer a lineup of the most popular musicians in the Capital Region, including local favorites and new performers. This week’s featured entertainer is North & South Dakota.

VFW Open Mic Night

Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs 6 – 10 p.m. | Join us and help support our veterans and their club. Peter Pashoukos heads up Saratoga talent that is off the charts. All age groups will enjoy the variety of talent. Open to the public. We have extended the time due to the number of talented performers joining Peter. No charge for entry, great bartending and 50/50 raffle. Food available.

Upcoming Meetings Korean War Veterans Association VFW Home, Off Veteran’s Way Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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THE MUSIC OF

Laura Nyro

ROUND LAKE — The Christine Spero Group will present “Spero Plays Nyro,” the music of Laura Nyro at the Round Lake Auditorium, just off exit 11 on I-87 (Adirondack Northway). The event takes place 7 p.m. Saturday July 13, and tickets are $25.

Selected example of Laura Nyro’s work include "And When I Die," "Eli's Coming," "Stoned Soul Picnic" "Wedding Bell Blues" and "Sweet Blindness."

In this heartfelt and moving

tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the greatest and most covered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist and singer Christine Spero and her group take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s most memorable songs.

Throughout the summer months, the 400-seat Auditorium hosts an extensive series of concerts, plays, art shows, and performances.

For more information, go to: roundlakeauditorium.org

Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

SPAC, Tang Teaching Museum Present:

Time Travels in Physics and Dance SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College co-present a free talk and demonstration entitled Time Travels in Physics and Dance: A Lecture-Demonstration with Emily Coates and Sarah Demers at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at the Tang Museum.

Led by former New York City Ballet Dancer Emily Coates and CERN particle physicist Sarah Demers, the event will feature a reading and demonstration of their co-authored book “Physics and Dance,” published by Yale University Press 2018.

“As SPAC delves more and more into the relationship between art, science and nature, we are privileged to welcome artists and scientists like Emily and Sarah to

our community,” said Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in a statement. “We are grateful to our partners at Skidmore College and the Tang Teaching Museum for making this possible.”

The event will include interactive demonstrations.

Requiring no previous knowledge of classical dance or physics, this engaging talk will introduce the fundamentals, while revealing how a dialogue between art and science can enrich the audience’s appreciation of both. Coates is a former dancer with New York City Ballet, choreographer, writer, and associate professor in the theater studies program at Yale University, where she created and directs the Dance Studies curriculum. Demers is a Horace

D. Taft Associate Professor of Physics at Yale University, where she is ATLAS Upgrade Physics convener and works on the Mu2e trigger. Working together since 2011, Sarah Demers and Emily Coates have explored this connection through talks, teaching, and projects. Through their partnership, they developed a new course at Yale titled Physics and Dance, and published a book by the same title. Their work has been featured in the World Science Festival and covered in the New York Times and the New Yorker.

The event is free, however reservations are required. To register, go to: eventbrite.com/e/ time-travels-in-physics-anddance-a-lecture-demonstrationwith-emily-coates-and-sarahdemers-tickets-63574301447.

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FREIHOFER’S SARATOGA JAZZ: Pictures from a Festival Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Above: Cha Wa performing a high-octane set June 30, 2019 on Day Two of Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC.

Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom on the Charles R, Wood Stage, Saturday, June 29, 2019 at SPAC.

Norah Jones make her inaugural Jazz Fest appearance at Saratoga performing Arts Center. “This is one of the biggest days this festival has had in about 20 years,” festival producer Danny Melnick said atop the big stage as he introduced Jones.

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

Saratoga Summer Concert Series TANG MUSEUM’S 2019 UPBEAT ON THE ROOF CONCERT SERIES SARATOGA SPRINGS — group Decoda (July 18), the vintage Begins July 11 Kicks Off July 7 at Congress Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park for the 2019 season. Shows begin at 7 p.m. at the War Memorial. The Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, at 297 Broadway, serves as the concert rain location.

2019 dates and performers are: • July 7: HEARD World Jazz: A collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for a decade, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond.

• July 14: Betsy and the ByeGons: Whether you lived the sixties yourself or you just dig that 60’s girl-group sound and classic rock, there’s no better way to spend some time than with Betsy and the ByeGons! Featuring the sound of the 60s Girl Groups, hot classic rock & some rockin' country!

• July 21: The Road Kings Band: From classic rock to modern country, this group plays all your favorites. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to sign the night away.

• July 28: Skippy & the Pistons: Hometown band entertaining audiences throughout New England, Skippy & the Pistons offers music for everyone.

• August 6: Curley Lamb Nu-SoulJaz Quartet: Singer/songwriter Ria Curley and pianist/composer Chuck Lamb, along with their amazingly talented band mates, performing a cool combo of

instrumentals, vocals, originals and standards in jazz, fusion and R&B. Together, blending their names and styles, they have created a unique and hooky sound, which they affectionately call, Curley Lamb Nu-Soul-Jaz. • August 13: Rich Ortiz: Rich Ortiz’s style is truly his own and his music is his soul. Ortiz, never a wallflower, believes he is the product of his family’s cultural diversity and strengths. Since the age of seventeen he has focused all of his talents and time on his acoustic solo act, if you can call it that. Rich plays guitar, harmonica, and peddle bass (with his feet), and he turns heads with his vocals!

• August 20: "Soulist" Garland Nelson and Soul Session: A high energy and spirited ensemble, performing multi-genre soul music with entertaining command & spontaneous originality.

Tonight’s concert is part of the 2019 Travers Week Celebration, culminating with the Friday, August 23rd Canfield Casino Gala.

Visit www.saratogahistory.org/ canfield-casino-gala for details and ticket information.

• August 27: Fenimore Blues: A seven-piece band performing an eclectic mix of blues, rock and R&B. The free Saratoga Summer Concert Series is a program of the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center in cooperation with the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau and the City of Saratoga Springs.

For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518-587-3241, or go to: saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College’s nineteenth Upbeat on the Roof concert series will be at 7 p.m. each Thursday from July 11 through Aug. 22 and features a vibrant and diverse program of regional musicians on the Tang’s distinctive rooftop deck.

Bands making their Upbeat debuts include R&B-inflected bossa nova Skidmore band Nu-Note (July 11), chamber-folk artists Joan Kelsey’s Silver Lining (Aug. 1), artist, singer-songwriter Tim Davis’s newest band And Other Poems (Aug. 8), and the soulful queerpop of bell’s roar (Aug. 22). Returning favorites include the classic chamber

blues, jazz and Americana of Annie and the Hedonists (July 25), and the country-bluegrass act Red Haired Strangers (Aug. 15).

All concerts are free and open to the public. The museum is on the Skidmore College campus at 815 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The roof can be accessed via the museum elevator or outdoor staircases. Due to the popularity of the concert series, visitors are advised to arrive early.

Free parking is available in parking lots adjacent to the museum. In case of rain, concerts will be held inside the museum.

The museum’s galleries are open Tuesday-Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m., with extended hours

until 9 p.m. on Thursdays, so visitors can see the exhibitions before or after the concert. For more information, call the Tang’s Visitors Services Desk at 518-5808080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.

July 11: Nu-Note (R&B & bossa nova) July 18: Decoda (classical) July 25: Annie and the Hedonists (acoustic blues & vintage jazz) Aug. 1: Joan Kelsey’s Silver Lining (chamber folk) Aug. 8: And Other Poems (singer-songwriter) Aug. 15: Red Haired Strangers (country and bluegrass) Aug. 22: bell’s roar (queerpop and soul)

Proctors Summer Showcase Screens Music Performance Films and Docs SCHENECTADY — Summer at Proctors is packed with movies about music, ranging from The Rolling Stones to Rush. A range of performance and documentary films cover gothic rock, vintage and modern psychedelia, British R&B and more.

The Quiet One - 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9, $9. A unique behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of the life and career of Bill Wyman, founding member of the Rolling Stones and renaissance man of rock and roll.

ICFS Music presents The Cure Anniversary 1978–2018 Live in Hyde Park, London. 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, $15. On Saturday, July 7, 2018, in London’s Hyde Park, The Cure—2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees— played to an adoring throng of 65,000 people, 40 years to the day after the influential band’s first gig.

Between Me and My Mind.

7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, $12.

Following the critically-acclaimed world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival, Between Me and My Mind: A Film About Trey Anastasio comes to movie theatres nationwide for a special one-night-only screening.

Grateful Dead Meet-Up 2019. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, $12. Come one, come all! Join Capital District Dead Heads— and fans around the world—when Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment celebrate the 9th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at

Bill Wyman on stage with the Rolling Stones during the band’s 1975 Tour of America. Wyman was bassist for the band for 30 years. He left in 1992.

the movies. This can’t-miss event features the previously unreleased complete June 17, 1991 concert from Giants Stadium.

ICFS Music presents. Rush: Cinema Strangiato 2019. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21, $15. The Holy Trinity of Rock returns to the big screen on Wednesday, Aug. 21, when the first “Annual Exercise in Fan Indulgence,” Cinema Strangiato, brings Rush

fans together in movie theatres worldwide, giving audiences a special look into some of the best performances from R40 LIVE, including songs such as “Closer to the Heart,” “Subdivisions,” “Tom Sawyer” and more.

All films screened in the GE Theatre at Proctors. Tickets available at the Box Office at Proctors, 432 State St., by phone at 518-346-6204; and online at proctors.org.

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2019 Lunchtime Concert series SARATOGA SPRINGS — The second annual 2019 Lunchtime Concerts series will be staged on consecutive Tuesdays, through July 9 in Saratoga Springs. Shows begin at noon. This week’s performance:

JULY 9: Annie and the Hedonists, at Ben and Jerry’s.

Note: All Ben and Jerry’s will have the Senior Center as the rain location.

Charles Cornell Returns Home for Album Release Show HUDSON FALLS — Hartford, NY native pianist Charles Cornell will return home from Denver, Colorado to perform a show at The Strand Theater at 6 p.m. on July 7. The show is to celebrate the release of his band’s new studio album, “Tales.”

In less than 6 weeks, Cornell has accumulated an audience of more than 1 million followers across various social media platforms including YouTube and Instagram.

The spark came from a series of

humorous videos he uploaded of himself seamlessly accompanying celebrities talking. Stemming from the first viral sensation where he accompanied the speech of rapper Cardi B, Charles has played along to videos of DJ Khaled, Ellen DeGeneres, Donald Trump and many others. His videos have amassed nearly 50 million views in total and he has been featured in numerous online publications including The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, DailyMail and Daily Dot,

among others.

Cornell will perform the music from his upcoming studio album, “Tales at the Strand Theater,” along with the members of his band. Copies of the album will be available for purchase at the show.

Tickets are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4253879 or at the Strand Theater Box Office by stopping in or calling 518-832-3484. The Strand Theater is located at 210 Main St. Hudson Falls.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of DeLor’s Construction, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 5/20/19 Office Location: Warren County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: The LLC, 6 Wayne Court, Queensbury, NY 12804. Purpose: any lawful activity. 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5. 92734 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the Limited Liability Company that was formed is: DACORY STABLES LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on MAY 24, 2019.

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SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 5423 Crooked Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025.

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6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19. 92991 Notice of formation of Noble Cause Training and Development, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 05/28/19.

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PURPOSE: any lawful purpose. 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12. 92949 Notice of formation of VSI PROPERTIES LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on May 10, 2019.

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Notice of formation of Z Weld LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/18/19, office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served.

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Hear, Listen Hear means to be aware of sounds in your ears.

Can you hear me over there despite all the noise?

Listen means to pay attention to something you can hear. You usually need the preposition to with it.

Try to listen to what the instructor has to say about the test.

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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at the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be hosting the following special events and public programs in July:

Wednesday, July 10 “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race” reception and book signing: Authors Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch will discuss their new book, “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race,” in the Hall of Fame Gallery and sign copies following the presentation. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free to attend, books available for purchase.

Thursday, July 11 Children’s Program: “Get Ready for the Races and Design Your Own Silks:” As the Saratoga meet begins, learn fun facts about the role of jockeys, try on jockey silks then design your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Free with paid adult admission.

Saturday, July 13 Open House at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Celebrate the first Saturday of the Saratoga racing season at the Museum’s Open House.

The event will feature numerous vendors and food

options, as well as the first of our weekly “Saratoga Saturdays” handicapping sessions with Tom Amello and Trackfacts (10:40 a.m. in the Hall of Fame).

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free admission.

Ongoing Programs & Exhibits Tom Durkin Museum Tours: Guided tours of the Museum led by legendary racecaller Tom Durkin.

When: July 11 through Sept. 2. Time: Daily at 11 a.m. (except Mondays and Tuesdays). Note: Reservations required. Please call 518-584-0400, ext. 107 for reservations.

Backstretch Babies Drop-In Program: Offered for young children two years old and younger, these weekly programs during the Saratoga racing season will feature a short story or activity followed by free play with our sensory-friendly toys. When: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. from July 10 through Aug. 28. Cost: Free with a paid adult admission.

Fabulous and Fast: The Female Horses of the Hall of Fame: Now through Dec. 31. Location: Contemporary Racing Gallery.

The Midsummer Derby: Celebrating 150 years of the Travers Stakes. Now through Dec. 31. Location: von Stade Gallery.

Hall of Fame at the National Museum of Racing. Photo by Kacie Cotter-Sacala.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Whitney Field, located at 2 Bloomfield Road in Saratoga, the 2019 polo season runs every Friday and Sunday July 5 – September 1. The gates open at 4 p.m. and matches at 5:30 p.m.

With over 120 years of history at the local grounds, fans new and old are treated to full panoramic views of the exciting matches and fast-paced action with some of the best polo teams from all over the world.

The 2019 Season has upgraded the Clubhouse experience with new table seating on the Veranda Club with full-service dining and field-side lounges. The Telescope Casual Winners Circle Lawn Terrace and Gazebo have been re-designed with food trucks and picnic tables and trophy stage for a party celebration experience.

Guests can also pack a picnic basket and enjoy the evening’s entertainment while tailgating with reserved spaces and NEW

Clubhouse tailgating. This family favorite gets you close to the action in a casual setting – even the dog is welcome to attend!

Clubhouse seating offers table-side dining options and new casual food truck menus while live announcers and handy guides are always available.

Saratoga Polo Association is located at 2 Bloomfield Road in Greenfield Center. 518 583-4145.

To learn more or buy tickets, go to saratogapolo.com.

2019 Saratoga Polo Tournament Season Every Friday and Sunday • July 5 - September 1 5:30 p.m. • Gates Open at 4 p.m.

• July 5: Celebrate Saratoga Tournament

• August 9: The Barrantes Cup Tournament

• July 7: Celebrate Saratoga Tournament

• August 11: The Barrantes Cup Tournament

• July 12: The Polo Hall of Fame Tournament

• August 16: The Ylvisaker Cup Tournament

• July 14: The Polo Hall of Fame Tournament

• August 18: The Ylvisaker Cup Tournament The Strunk/D’Amico Wedding Cup Tailgating Decoration Contest

• July 19: Veuve Clicquot Challenge Tournament • July 21: Veuve Clicquot Challenge Tournament • July 23: Skidmore Palamountain Fundraiser 4 Chukker match • July 26: Mid-Summer Celebration Tournament • July 28: Mid-Summer Celebration Tournament • August 2: The Whitney Cup Tournament • August 4: The Whitney Cup Tournament Independent Helicopters delivers the trophy to the field!

• August 23: The Saratoga Special Tournament The Heliin/Amodeo Wedding Cup Tailgating Decoration Contest • August 25: The Saratoga Special Tournament • August 30: SPA Anniversary Tournament • September 1: SPA Anniversary Tournament

Other Special Events & Highlights: • July 7: Best Polo Pooch Contest Bring your dogs, on Sunday July 7 and join us for the Best Polo Pooch Contest. Prizes for Best Big Dog, Best Little Dog, and Best Polo Pooch • August 18 and 23: There will be two wedding themed tailgate decorating contests on August 18 and 23 to celebrate actual weddings happening at matches on those dates!

• August 4: Join the party on Whitney Cup • Every Match: Try your hand at a Veuve Clicquot sabrage at every match Tickets, tables, and tailgating spaces are going quickly… buy your tickets online at saratogapolo.com/tickets to join in the fun at every match, every day, the Saratoga Polo way!

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HUNTER BRIDGES: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photo by Lindsay Wilson.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hunter Bridges, age 10 and center for the CP Dynamo Tier 1 AAA Hockey Team has spent his whole life with a hockey stick in his hand.

Bridges is a sixth-grade student at Maple Avenue Middle school. While he also plays tennis, hockey is his favorite sport. The only thing he dislikes about the game is experiencing a loss.

"I love playing with my teammates, especially when we come together as a group, especially last year - we got to know each other and became a family,” said Bridges. That's pretty much what I most love about hockey."

From playing in his living room with his father Styles and his stepmother Amy, Bridges continued on to play field hockey in his backyard. As far as organized hockey goes, Bridges spent five years playing for the Saratoga Blue Knights before joining the CP Dynamos.

Hockey is a family sport in the Bridges household. His father

"I love playing with my teammates, especially when we come together as a group..." used to play as well, and that inspired Bridges to pick the same jersey number his father wore – 36.

Throughout his years of playing, Bridges has played a few different positions including defense, left wing, right wing and center – which he currently plays for the CP Dynamo Tier 1 AAA. “Because I love to skate, and I love taking face off and especially when helping out the D (defense)."

In addition to his teammates, Bridges names some of his biggest supporters to be the adults in his life "My biggest supporters are Coach Brad and my dad and Amy (stepmom),” said Bridges” “They

always cheer me on and especially Amy in the stands. When I go down the ice with the puck, she's like, ‘go Hunter!’ " Bridges was also a part of a select group who joined the Albany Capitols, a team generated to represent the United States at the EuroChem Cup, one of the world’s leading ice hockey tournaments for 10-12-year-old players.

One thing that Bridges has carried from team to team is his sportsmanship and love for all his teammates.

"Usually if somebody is feeling down on the bench, we get them back up and normally they are fine after that," said Bridges.

"We usually say 'you’re not doing bad, you just need to get your head in the game and focus on the game.' "

While Bridges may only be 10-years old, he has big plans to play Division I hockey in college and eventually play on a professional team.

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Registration Open For 7/13 Silks & Satins 5k Benefiting Special Olympics New York Photos provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Jeff Clark Memorial Silks and Satins 5K, a signature summertime road race in the Spa City, has a new, earlier date for its 2019 edition.

Instead of being held on the third Saturday in July, this year’s event has been moved up to Saturday, July 13 to coincide with the earlier opening weekend of the track.

Despite the event’s change of date, more than 1,100 runners are expected to congregate at the famous Fasig Tipton building on 415 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, the premier auction house for thoroughbred horses in North America, for the 8 a.m. start.

Proceeds from the run, a flat and fast certified 5K course which takes participants through some of Saratoga’s most beautiful neighborhoods, will enable Special Olympics New York to enhance its sports programming, training and competition for athletes. Special Olympics New York provides year-round sports training and competition in 23 Olympic-style sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to the athletes, their families or caregivers.

The event features a male/female and co-ed team competition and an awards ceremony will start at 9 a.m. All participants are asked to bring a gently used t-shirt for the event’s collection box which supports backstretch workers at Saratoga Race Course. Event parking is available in the Oklahoma lot across from Fasig Tipton at the intersection of Madison and East Ave., as well as on side streets.

Volunteers are the driving force of operations. Visit silksandsatins5k.com and register for your assignment.

Registration for the chip-timed event is open at silksandsatins5k.com; the fee is $30. Day-of-race registration is available. Race bibs and shirts

can be picked up race morning starting at 6 a.m. The first 1,000 registrants to sign up will receive

a commemorative tee shirt, a free day pass into Saratoga Race Course, a free pass to the National

Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, as well as a shower pass to the YMCA.

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THE FUTURE IS HERE: Artificial Intelligence Summit in Saratoga Springs

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — 5G. AI. Blockchain. The possible eradication of disease and abolishment of poverty. The potential wiping out of your job. So many questions. A free, city-based “Lunch and Learn” event with a focus on artificial intelligence will take place Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

“The AI Opportunity: Developing an AI Ecosystem in Upstate New York” will include a panel discussion, and a Q & A session: What is artificial intelligence?

Why does AI matter? What opportunities does it present locally and regionally?

Panelists will share ideas, experiences, and viewpoints about AI technology, research and development, ethics, and policies and will be moderated by Michele Madigan, city Commissioner of Finance and chair of the Saratoga Springs Smart City Commission.

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HATTIE’S MARDI GRAS Soiree Grosses More Than $150,000 See pg. 28

Blue Streaks Basketball

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insideTODAY Obituaries Business Property Transactions Religion Education The Farm-to-School program increases the volume and variety of locally grown and produced food in schools. It aims to improve student health and to educate young people about agriculture. See Story pg. 11

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Week of July 3 – July 11, 2019

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Register for Spa City Baseball Camp

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-14. These sessions are designed to give each young player professional instruction in such vital areas as hitting, pitching, defense, and base running. This will be a hands-on clinic where participants will be working to improve their skills. Players must bring cleats, baseball hat, baseball glove, bat, helmet and a great attitude.

The camp will be held the week of July 15 - July 18. The location is the West Side Recreation Field on Coach Waldron Way. The Spa City Baseball camp is under the direction of NYS baseball Hall of Fame coaches Phonsey Lambert and Dale Long Jr. The Camp will run from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

To register for camp, go to www.spasaints.com and fill out application. Copy and send with payment to Coach Lambert, 9 West Circular Court Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To contact coach Lambert call 518-338-8996 or email lambert@saratogacatholic.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Trail Series will be held Mondays July 22, August 5 and August 19 at 6:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes for best times for all five events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email laura@saratogastryders.org.

2019 Summer Hockey Camp for Players Entering Grades 8-12 SARATOGA SPRINGS — This four-day session will take place Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Weibel Avenue Rink. The camp focus is on skill development, conditioning and scrimmaging. Participants will receive individual instruction from the Saratoga Blue Streaks High School coaching staff along with Blue Streaks Alumni.

We will focus on getting student athletes ready for their upcoming season, offering advice on individual and team goal setting. $300 for players (multi-player discount: $250), $250 for goalies. Contact Coach Torres at david.truant@ gmail.com or 518-421-2376 for more information.

Saratoga Boys Volleyball Clinic SARATOGA SPRINGS —At the Saratoga High School Blue gym from Monday, July 8 through Thursday, July 11, a volleyball clinic will be held, open to anyone interested in volleyball who is entering grades seven through 12. Daily sessions of fundamental volleyball skills will be followed by a round robin tournament and pizza party.

To sign up contact Rob DiFusio at 518-306-4734.

The cost is $80 and checks made payable to Saratoga High School Boys Volleyball will be accepted.

Saratoga Recreation Department Happenings Mark your calendars for another summer of fun with the Recreation Department! A variety of engaging sporting activities are available, including baseball, boys’ and girls’ basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating, running, skateboarding, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 41 Send your sports stories or briefs to Sports@Saratoga Publishing.com

• Summer Running Program: Spend your summer running with Saratoga’s acclaimed coaches! The summer running program will take place through August 17. Various days and times are available for boys, girls, and families.

• Drive For the Net: Join the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Summer Basketball League.

The league will be held Mondays and Wednesdays July 8-August 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Everyone in grades 4-8 is welcome to attend.

• Saratoga Miss Softball: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is teaming up Miss Softball this summer for it’s annual clinic. The clinic will be held July 8-12 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome.

• Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

• Soccer Fundamentals Clinic: Choose from July 29-August 2 or August 5-9 or sign up for both two weeks of soccer fun! Each week’s clinics will run from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Everyone age 5-14 is welcome to attend.

• Skateboarding Opportunities: Skating for Groms will run Monday and Thursdays beginning July 15 through August 1 from 5-6 p.m. and is open to everyone age 4-10. The Skateboard Clinic will run August 19-23 from 5:30-8 p.m. and is open to everyone age 8-15. Both provide fundamentals and the ability to add to your bag of tricks.

Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Saratoga Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

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Camp Wild in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County 4-H is proud to announce its flagship program “Camp Wild” for this summer.

“Camp Wild” is designed to provide summer camps in Saratoga County with off-site Enrichment Experiences.

Three, carefully cultivated, educational sessions will be held at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. They will give campers hands-on learning practice. Children will fish, hike, and learn outdoor skills such as identification of indigenous plants and animals, basic first aid, and survival skills for when things in nature don’t go quite as planned.

“Camp Wild” will also offer families of all kinds five chances to participate in guided hikes at five different areas throughout Saratoga County. This is a perfect opportunity for parents looking for support and encouragement on living a more outdoor focused lifestyle.

“I want to give kids and families a truly authentic natural experience. The kind of life we had before technology took over; the way I grew up.

We are so blessed to have access to the 4-H Training Center and the vast array of natural tools it provides. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring this program to such a beautiful outdoor space” said Andrea Love Smith, Camp Director and 4-H Outreach Educator.

At the 4-H training center there are hiking trails with a special one just for Bluebird watching, a small fishing pond, a fire pit and so much more.

It is the perfect setting to spearhead this new platform.

This fully immersive educational experience will go on to highlight some of the community’s most serene locations, providing ideal backdrops for the perfect outdoor family day.

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The first Summer Camp Enrichment Experience will be held July 10. Five more dates will be available for campers. Camp directors should contact Cornell Cooperative Extension as soon as possible. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly. Payment

of $5/ camper is required at the time of reservation.

Family hikes begin Tuesday, July 9 and, again, space is limited with reservations necessary.

Cost is $3/child and $5/adults.

Payment required at the time of reservation.

All programs are rain or shine, canceled only for thunder and lightning. Please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension for more details and to make reservations.

518-885-8995 or e-mail Andrea Love Smith, directly als458@cornell.edu.

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