The Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce that several members of its team have been recognized with prestigious Recognition of Excellence Awards presented by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), STOP-DWI New York, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
Assistant District Attorney Robert Conklin, along with Crime Victim Specialists Mollie Benware, Ashley Kitts, and Nicole Lichva, were honored for their outstanding dedication to impaired driving enforcement, prosecution, and victim support services. These awards recognize
law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, and agencies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to reducing impaired driving and supporting victims impacted by these crimes.
The honorees were selected for their tireless efforts in prosecuting impaired driving cases and for providing compassionate, comprehensive assistance to victims navigating the criminal justice system. Their work plays a critical role in promoting public safety and ensuring accountability for those who endanger others through impaired driving.
“I am incredibly proud of the dedicated individuals we have
working in this office,” Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby said “Their commitment to victims and their pursuit of justice is evident in everything they do. They approach each case with professionalism and compassion, to hold offenders accountable while supporting those impacted by these crimes.”
The Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office remains steadfast in its mission to combat impaired driving and to advocate for victims, working in partnership with organizations like MADD, STOP-DWI New York, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee to make local communities safer.
Saratoga National Historical Park kicks off its 2026 schedule of special events in May with the following offerings:
Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour
Saturday, May 2 at 9 a.m. Visitor Center
Join the Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide for a free, one hour tour on a topic of his choice related to the Saratoga Campaign. This week’s focus is the Battle of Freeman’s Farm. Meet at the Visitor Center. Participants will then travel in their own vehicles to the tour location.
B.A.R.K. Ranger Program Lauch
Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1 p.m. Fashion Show
Schuyler Estate
Saratoga National Historical Park invites you and your pup(s) for the launch of our new and
improved B.A.R.K. Ranger Program at the Schuyler Estate in Schuylerville, NY. You will find restrooms, access to water and pet friendly trails nearby. Learn what it means to be a B.A.R.K Ranger, explore the history of dogs at the Schuyler Estate, visit with park rangers, and get your pup officially certified!
The event will feature Lucky Puppy Rescue, Out of the Pits, and Saratoga County Animal Shelter sharing their work to help animals in our community and information about their adoptable animals. Friends of Fort Hardy Park and the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield join us to discuss more dog-friendly recreation opportunities in the area.
The highlight of the day will be the B.A.R.K. Ranger fashion show at 1 p.m. Show off your pet’s style. Bonus points for American Revolution themed
outfits! Remember, the best accessories your pup can wear when visiting Saratoga NHP is a six-foot leash with a poop bag dispenser attached.
Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour
Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m. Visitor Center
Join the Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide for a free, one hour tour on a topic of his choice related to the Saratoga Campaign. This week’s focus is the Battle of Bemus Heights. Meet at the Visitor Center. Participants will then travel in their own vehicles to the tour location.
History Caravan
Saturday, May 23 at 9:30 am Meet in the Visitor Center
Looking for a more indepth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
In Memoriam
Monday, May 25 at 1:00 pm Visitor Center
Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer reveals newly discovered stories of the lives - and deaths – of Americans who perished in the Battles of Saratoga.
A complete list of events can be found at go.nps.gov/ saraevents.
SLICFiber, the fastest growing internet service provider in Upstate New York, today announced the launch of the first 100% fiber-optic internet and phone service in Saratoga Springs, strengthening the city’s economic competitiveness.
The company announced this major milestone in connectivity alongside elected officials and business leaders in the Spa City at a press conference at Saratoga Springs City Hall to showcase the economic impact of 100% fiber-optic infrastructure and the difference this service makes in providing faster speeds to accommodate the city’s growing economy.
out, and more reliable internet service that doesn’t crash when there is high community usage.
Local business and economic development leaders also highlighted the broader impact of fiber infrastructure on the region.
“SLIC represents another choice for our residents and businesses,” said Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford. “They’ve taken the time to work with us every step of the way, and their commitment to serving the community sets them apart. Importantly, this investment comes at no cost to the City and will add to our tax base, providing additional value to taxpayers.”
more than three years of planning, collaboration, and infrastructure development. The company worked closely with city leadership and local partners to ensure a thoughtful, community-driven approach to building out its network. Residents and businesses may remember promises of fully fiber-optic internet four years ago. Those plans were never realized, leading to SLICFiber studying the area and deciding to build here.
The New York State Police recently announced the addition of new Ford Mustang GT patrol vehicles to its fleet, marking a strategic investment to modernize traffic enforcement capabilities and enhance roadway safety across the state.
A total of 19 Mustangs has been acquired, including a prototype that has been used for training and evaluation, and will begin its initial patrol deployment in Troop G (Capital Region) this week.
The rest of the Mustangs are in the process of being outfitted with emergency lighting, communications, and safety equipment before being deployed statewide in the coming weeks.
The Mustang patrol vehicles are being introduced as part of the Division’s ongoing effort to adapt to evolving traffic enforcement challenges. As the State Police transitions its patrol fleet to SUVs for their improved visibility, safety, and all-weather capability, the Mustangs’ performance and maneuverability will provide an effective tool for addressing aggressive driving, excessive speeding and other hazardous driving behaviors that put public safety at risk.
The Mustangs, which cost about 30% less than the patrol SUVs, will be deployed in a targeted manner in each State Police Troop on highways to support high-visibility enforcement details and complement existing patrol vehicles. Their introduction is expected to improve enforcement effectiveness and officer safety, and to serve as a visible deterrent to dangerous driving.
“These vehicles represent a thoughtful and strategic addition to our fleet,” said Superintendent Steven G. James. “Our goal is to provide troopers with the tools they need to safely and effectively carry out their mission. The Mustang enhances our ability to conduct traffic enforcement while reinforcing our commitment to protecting the public on New York’s roadways.”
“We’re pleased to invest in Saratoga Springs and bring our 100% fiber optic service to the area, offering consumers another choice,” said SLICFiber Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lynch. “This is new technology, not the legacy technology utilized by existing providers in this area. Fiber is the infrastructure that will support communities long into the future, and we’re ‘future-proofing’ Saratoga Springs by having it here.”
Unlike traditional cable or hybrid networks, SLICFiber delivers 100% fiber-optic connections directly to homes and businesses, offering symmetrical upload and download speeds, increased reliability during peak usage times, and longterm scalability. This means faster internet service that is unaffected when the power goes
“The presence of broadband fiber is an important asset for this community,” said Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “It strengthens our ability to retain and attract businesses, supports our existing employers, and helps position Saratoga Springs for long-term growth.”
“Reliable, fast internet is of utmost importance to our businesses and retailers who are already here, as well as those who want to start businesses here,” said Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) President / CEO Greg Connors. “Fiber also helps us attract people who want to live here but, in the past, have been tied down to other locations because of better connectivity.”
SLICFiber’s investment in Saratoga Springs represents
SLICFiber also announced that Saratoga Springs is the latest community to participate in its #FiberofHope initiative, which donates $25 to local cancer charities for every new customer installation. Custom pink drop fiber optic cable was developed to provide a powerful visual for this initiative. In Saratoga Springs, SLICFiber will partner with Kelly’s Angels, a nonprofit organization supporting children and families affected by cancer and other serious illnesses.
“We work with each community to identify a local beneficiary for our #FiberOfHope give-back effort, ensuring donations stay local and support those affected by cancer,” Lynch said.
SLICFiber is now actively serving portions of Saratoga Springs, with continued expansion planned. Residents and businesses can check service availability and sign up through the company’s website, slicfiber.com.
NISKAYUNA, NY- Amalia
Marie (Barone) Cannizzo,
“Amy”, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84. Born January 29, 1942, in Schenectady, she was the only child of the late D. James and Annie Marie Barone.
Amy met the love of her life, Frank at her favorite place in the whole world - Caroga Lake. Their more than 63 years of marriage brought the large, loud, loving family both of them (being only children) dreamed of. Family was everything to Amy, and everyone knew how much they meant to her. Not quiet about expressing her love - we all knew any sadness or pain we felt could be fixed with her rocking us listening to her heart saying, “I Love You, I Love You...” Although physically she can’t hold us now, we can still hear her heart in the birds chirping, the wind blowing, and the waves of West Caroga crashing on the
beach.
When her kids were older, Amy went back to school to become a nurse; first, receiving her LPN through BOCES, then continuing on to Maria College to get her Associates in Nursing, and becoming a Registered Nurse. She then worked as an LPN instructor at BOCES, retiring in 2018.
Anyone who knew her, knew she had a heart of gold, and how generous she was. She made great friendships everywhereat places most people consider a chore going to. Bringing them homemade jelly and guanti at Christmas time and taking the time to get to know and care for them all.
Amy loved her romance novels, Irish Setters, going to the ballet, the Saratoga Racetrack, and to laugh and sing. She made everyone’s life a little brighter. Her kindness was infectious, because of her this world is a better place. Amy is predeceased by her parents.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband Frank Cannizzo; children Debbie (Danny) DeCelle, Tom (Edie) Cannizzo, Kim (Brad) DeNovio, and Mike (Jill) Cannizzo; her grandchildren Nick (Meredith) DeCelle, Stephanie (Eric) Nelson, TJ Cannizzo, Jen (Jim) Ambrose, Emily (Jesse) Rose, Matt DeNovio, McCauley Cannizzo, Mikey (Jenn) Cannizzo, and Kyle Cannizzo (Maria Walker); and her great grandchildren Cecilia and Natalie Amalia DeCelle, Daniella and Edward Nelson, Dallas Carter Kausha, Evan and
Ava Ambrose, Jude and Freya Rose, and Luca Cannizzo. She will also be missed by many cousins, friends, students, and those who became family to her over the years.
Amy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to those who took such wonderful care of her - Dee, Angela, Tammy, Sara, Alyssa, and Tracie.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday, May 3, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral
SARATOGA SPRINGS,
NY - Suzanne L. Marshall, age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 7, 1959, in Mt. Vernon, New York, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Irvin G. and Helene (Deal) Marshall. She was a proud graduate of Shenendehowa High School, Class of 1977, and went on to pursue her passion for caring for others at Albany Medical College School of Nursing. She later earned her bachelor’s degree from Empire State College, reflecting her lifelong commitment to growth and learning.
Suzanne dedicated decades of her life to the healthcare field, serving with compassion and skill, starting at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Additionally, her work spanned roles in medical sales, patient support, and clinical care, where she made a lasting impact on both colleagues and the countless patients she helped. She concluded her professional career as a clinical support
Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518584-5373). The Nursing Honor Guard will be honoring Amy with a Nightingale Tribute and Final Roll Call at 6:30 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Monday, May 4, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Cyril & Method Cemetery, Rotterdam, NY. Memorial donations may
specialist with Novartis.
Suzanne was a vivacious, joyful, and deeply spiritual woman who embraced life fully. She had a remarkable gift for conversation and connection and was able to strike up a meaningful exchange with anyone she met. Her warmth, kindness, and genuine interest in others left lasting impressions wherever she went.
Above all, Suzanne was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and Nana. Her family was the center of her world, and she cherished every moment spent with them. She also held a special love for Saratoga Springs, drawn to its vibrant energy, wonderful food, and welcoming community.
Suzanne was the kind of person who showed up always ready to listen, support, and uplift those around her. She knew what she wanted in life and pursued it with strength and grace, all while keeping the well-being of others close to her heart.
She was the wife of Robert G. Ellis; mother of Nicole MessierMarino (John Marino), and Corinne Smith (Chip Smith); grandmother of Elliot Messier, Luca Marino, Jules Marino and Scottie Smith; sister of Jeffrey S. Marshall (Rosemary Hall) and the late Durwood B. Marshall; sister-in-law of Carol Marshall. She is also survived by many loving brothers and sisters-inlaw and several dear friends.
A service in the celebration of Suzanne’s life will be held on Monday, May 4, at 3:00 PM at the historic Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. All are
be made in Amy’s name to the Community Hospice of Schenectady County, 445 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. com.
welcome to attend a reception immediately following the service at the hall.
Interment will be held privately in Jonesville Cemetery, Clifton Park, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Community Center, 95 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or a charity of your choosing.
With confidence, the family has placed their trust in the loving care of the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Suzanne’s Book of Memories at www. TownleyWheelerFH.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Richard T. Kirkpatrick, “Rick,” passed away peacefully at home April 24, 2026. Calling hours and funeral home service were held on April 30 at Burke Funeral Home. Rick will be remembered for his kindness, devotion to family, and the quiet strength with which he lived his life. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.
WILTON, NY- Nancy Elizabeth Haight Carmer peacefully passed away on April 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born January 1, 1937, in Athens, PA, Nancy was the oldest child of the late Carl and Nellie Haight and spent her childhood in beautiful, rural Willawana, PA. She was a graduate of Athens High School and Franklin College of Medical Arts. In 1955, Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Carmer, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage until Ron’s death in 2011. Nancy still wore the engraved ID bracelet that Ronnie gave her when she was 14 years old. Together, Nancy and Ron started Stone Bridge Iron and Steel Co. Inc. in 1973. Their favorite pastimes were working in their huge vegetable garden, traveling with their dear friends Leon and Carole Steves, and spending as much time as possible with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy was an active member of the Bacon Hill Reformed Church for over 50 years.
Left to cherish Nancy’s memory are her children: Becky (Patrick) Diggin; Brian (Lori) Carmer; and Britt (Frieda) Carmer; along with grandchildren Kelsey, Tara, Brian, Jessica, Taylor, Maclaine, Britt, Addison and eight greatgrandchildren. Nancy is also survived by her sister, Virginia Brown, and brother, Stephen (Debra) Haight. She was predeceased by her brother, Arthur.
The family would like to thank the kind, compassionate, and dedicated staff at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Wilton, as well as Dr. George Knapp for the many years of care he provided for Nancy. We are grateful to you all. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff
April 22, 2026. 12:48 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hogansburg resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 1st degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: eight ounces or more of a narcotic drug. Investigation pending.
April 22, 2026. 1:26 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 2nd degree bail jumping. Cash bail.
April 22, 2026. 9:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Waterford resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Released to 3rd party.
April 22, 2026. 11:41 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Berwyn, Illinois resident on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.
April 23, 2026. 10:50 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cohoes resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373). There will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to Bacon Hill Cemetery Assoc. Inc., P.O. Box 133, Schuylerville, NY 12871, or to Bacon Hill Reformed Church, 560 Rte. 32N, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. com.
April 24, 2026. 10:04 a.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Corinth resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
April 24, 2026. 12:30 p.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Rensselaer resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 2nd degree possession of a forged instrument and felony possess or using an altered or forged certificate of title. Appearance ticket issued.
April 24, 2026. 5:30 p.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony 2nd degree assault: with intent to cause serious physical injury, misdemeanor 2nd degree menacing: weapon, and misdemeanor 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon: intent to use. Central arraignment.
April 24, 2026. 9:35 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher and misdemeanor aggravated DWI: BAC of .18 or higher. Appearance ticket issued.
April 24, 2026. 11:08 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher and misdemeanor aggravated DWI: BAC of .18 or higher. Appearance ticket issued.
April 25, 2026. 9:56 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
April 25, 2026. 4:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in
the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
April 25, 2026. 11:45 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Amsterdam resident in the Town of Galway on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Appearance ticket issued. Incident occurred in the Village of Stillwater on Sept. 7.
April 26, 2026. 1:30 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a North Claredon Vermont on charges of 2nd degree criminal impersonation: other person. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Walton Street.
April 26, 2026. 3:00 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Granville resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- 1st offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense.
April 26, 2026. 11:40 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park resident on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
April 26, 2026. 10:48 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher. Appearance ticket issued.
April 26, 2026. 11:10 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- 1st offense and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle: commit aggravated unlicensed operation while impaired. Appearance ticket issued.
April 27, 2026. 5:18 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- 1st offense. Appearance ticket issued. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle crash on Interstate 87.
April 28, 2026. 4:22 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugsfirst offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident on County Route 76.
April 29, 2026. 1:39 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Wilton resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI-first offense. Appearance ticket issued.
April 29, 2026. 3:50 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of felony DWAI by Drugs: prior conviction within the last 10 years and three counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Central arraignment.
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The New York State Police has announced that two businesses failed a compliance check after they sold alcohol to someone below the ages of 21.
The Speedway located at 229 Church Ave in the Town of Ballston and Lucky’s Market in the Town of Milton were found not to be in compliance with state liquor laws. The checks resulted in two people being arrested and charged with misdemeanor first degree unlawful dealing with a child.
Of the 21 businesses checked in the sweep, 19 were found to be in compliance of the law. Those 19 were:
• Valero, 1324 NY 50 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
• Runway Express, 1402 Saratoga Rd Ballston Spa, NY 12020
• Cumberland Farms, 75 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
• Citgo Yazzy’s Market, 252 Milton Ave Ballston Spa, NY 12020
• Gulf Union Food Mart, 2 South St Ballston Spa, NY 12020
• Sunoco, 2135 Double Day Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
• CVS, 2027 Double Day Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
• Post Time Wine and Spirits, 170 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Sunoco, 154 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Stewarts, 210 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Spa City Wine & Liquor, 129 Ballston Spa Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Dollar General, 44 Spring St Schuylerville, NY 12871
• Cumberland Farms, 19 Spring St Schuylerville, NY 12771
• Stewarts, 208 Broad St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
• Sunoco, 75 Hudson Ave Stillwater, NY 12170
• Del’s Wine & Spirits, 1 Price Chopper Plaza Mechanicville, NY 12118
• Dollar General, 1 Price Chopper Plaza Mechanicville, NY 12118
• Walgreens, 27 Round Lake Rd Ballston Lake, NY 12019
• Saratoga Wine Exchange, 43 Round Lake Rd Ballston Lake, 12019
During the sweeps, New York State Police utilized a plainclothes trooper and an underage operative.
Emma is a gorgeous tabby cat who came to HOPE with her housemate Matthew. Although they have lived together for years, they never bonded and she is a bit of a bully to sweet Matthew. They lost their mom a few years ago and were living with a family member who tried desperately to integrate them into her household with other cats and dogs. Unfortunately, it did not work out, and both cats were not thriving in the home. The difficult decision was made to rehome them. Emma would prefer to be the only pet in the home where she will get all of the attention. She is such a nice kitty, is very confident and just needs to find a lap and home where she will be spoiled for the rest of her life. Her markings are beautiful and she instantly purrs when visitors come to sit with her. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines and ready for
her forever home!
The HOPE Pet Adoption Center is open to the public Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11-4 or by appointment.
Online adoption applications may be found on our website www.hopeanimalrescue.org. For any questions give us a call at 518-450-7013.
by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY
Saratoga Springs County Supervisor Sarah Burger has plead guilty to charges of driving while ability impaired.
Burger had initially been charged with misdemeanor DWI, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 and received a speeding ticket but accepted a plea deal which saw the speeding ticket dropped and the two misdemeanors reduced to driving while ability impaired, an infraction.
Burger was arrested in the early hours of January 11 by New York State Park Police after an officer observed her 2023 BMW going 41 in a 25 mile per hour zone on Broadway. Upon being pulled over, the officer observed that Burger had glassy eyes, impaired speech, impaired motor coordination and smelled alcohol, according to court documents. Although she denied drinking multiple times to the officer, Burger subsequently failed a field sobriety test and a later breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol content of .13, according to court documents.
Burger was sentenced on April 28 to a 90 day driver’s license suspension and a $300 fine. She is also required to attend a DWI victim panel and enroll in New York’s Impaired Driver Program.
“Public service is built on trust and I remain dedicated to continuing to serve as Saratoga Springs county supervisor with integrity and focus and will continue doing the work the people elected me to do,” Burger said in a statement to media outlets.
The case was handled by the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office after the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office recused itself from the case.
Burger won her seat on the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors this past November and was sworn in on January 1 of this year. In her election, she received the most votes of any candidate running in a competitive race with 5,458 across the One Saratoga and Democratic party lines.
The Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office announces that a Saratoga County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Aaron G. Gookin. The defendant is charged with attempted murder in the second degree, a class “B” violent felony, attempted assault in the first-degree, strangulation in the second degree, two counts of assault in the second degree, and other misdemeanor offenses.
The indictment alleges that on February 18, 2026, in the Town of Moreau, Gookin attempted to intentionally cause the death of his 77-year-old mother. It is alleged that the defendant strangled the victim and struck her in the head with a piece of wood, causing serious physical injuries. The investigation concluded that the attack occurred after the victim attempted to intervene and protect Gookin from an internet
financial scam.
The case is being prosecuted by Special Victims Unit Bureau Chief Rachael Phelan and Assistant District Attorney Emily Williams.
The District Attorney’s Office extends its sincere gratitude to the South Glens Falls Police Department, and in particular Patrolman Michael Gailor, for their diligent and professional work in investigating this matter.
“This was a deeply disturbing and violent attack against a vulnerable member of our community,” District Attorney Brett Eby said. “Our office is committed to supporting the victim and ensuring she is treated with dignity and respect throughout this process. We will continue to work diligently to prepare the strongest possible case and to pursue justice on her behalf.”
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: No sooner than, No sooner when No sooner than is correct. In this phrase, the word sooner is a comparative adverb and should be followed by than (not when).
We had no sooner left the game than a batter hit a home run.
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
Sunday, May 10th
Norman James sold property at 283 Round lake Rd to Sandra Koslow for $575,000
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 30 Tamarack St to Victor Devito for $744,980
Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 44 Saddlebrook Blvd to Garrett Bernardo for $912,593
Matthew Nathan sold property at 133 Dawson St to James Grigas for $985,000
Jill Freeman sold property at 112 Oak St to Roberto Melillo for $193,000
Thomas Zanetti sold property at 725 Locust Grove Rd to Edward English for $950,000
Brick and Ivy Restoration Designs Inc sold property at 198 Thimbleberry Rd to Alberto Ocon for $320,000
Malta Land Company
LLC sold property at 18 Admirals Way to Danielle DaCunha for $820,517
PPP Properties LLC sold property at 4 Woodshire Ct to 108 Cameron Suriano for $475,000
Daniel Cardella sold property at 2 Plum Poppys to Hector Raynes for $489,900
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 40 Wiggins Dr to Michele Edwards for $661,310
Timothy Moran sold property at 356 Lexington St to Anthony Felice for $475,000
Homestead Landing LLC sold property at 30 Catalina Dr to Sheila Weinberg for $175,000
Homestead Landing LLC sold property at 34 Catalina Dr to Elyse Gaudin for $175,000
Shawn Lescault sold property at 23 Burning Pines Dr to US Bank Trust National Assoc. for $243,469
Louis Maggiore sold property at 161 Broad St to Turning Point Partners
LLC for $165,000
Michael Kopp sold property at 28 Hill Rd to Duy Anh Than Trong for $890,000
Simon Beauchamp sold property at 69 Second St to Jacob Durling for $880,000
Sandra Whalen sold property at 1 Hathorn Blvd to Thomas Payne for $375,000
Blaine Dunn sold property at 5 Spring St Unit 402 to David Fiorita for $795,000
Ryan Gallagher sold property at 64 Hathorn Blvd to Jaime Charbonneau for $390,000
Reid James sold property at 16 Nelson Ave to 16 Nelson Ave LLC for $785,000
Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 654 to Mujgan Malady for $2,175,000
Stock Properties LLC sold property at 216 West Ave to Reid James for $399,000
Circular Street Holdings LLC sold property at 135 Maple Ave to Silvio Honovic for $950,000
Saratoga County Community Residential Project sold property at 64 Washington St to 64 Washington Street LLC for $2,100,000
Marcia MacDonald sold property at 3 Beacon Hill Dr to William Diener for
$1,575,000 WILTON
Saratoga Group Wilton LLC sold property at 11 Brookhaven Ct to Pigliavento Assoc. for $124,000
Walter Howard sold property at 243 Wilton Gansevoort to Leisa Grant for $450,000
Pigliavento Assoc.LLC sold property at 11 Brookhaven Ct to Daniel Fasano for $1,037,842
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
MALTA — “Housing, I think, is the single biggest problem we have here in Malta; affordable housing and housing stock,” said Malta Town Supervisor Cynthia Young at the “Inside Malta” event on Wednesday.
“Housing availability and affordability is really our biggest challenge here, not only in [Saratoga] County but in the Capital Region,” said Saratoga Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Greg Connors.
Though many issues concerning Malta and Saratoga County were touched upon at the “Inside Malta” event organized by the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, housing was a recurring theme.
According to statistics provided by Young, Malta currently has 5,300 single-family and twofamily homes, which comprise 61% of its overall housing. It also has 2,600 apartment units and 735 manufactured homes.
Yet, the stock is insufficient, as anyone looking to buy
a residence in Malta (or Saratoga County at large) can attest.
“Our children can’t come back and buy a house in Malta,” Young said. “My son has been looking to buy a house someplace in Saratoga County, and they probably bid on 10 houses, and they offer above the asking price, and for every single one of them, they’ve been outbid.”
Malta has approved an additional 11 housing projects with 750 total units, but only three of those projects are currently under construction, Young said.
Part of the housing issues stem from an aging population (many downstate retirees are moving north). Simultaneously, the school district enrollments are declining, indicating that Malta lacks younger families.
“I don’t think that’s a healthy environment for any municipality,” Young said. “We might think of ourselves as a family town, but it’s tough for families to afford our homes.”
One event attendee said that an ongoing problem is that exorbitant fees are incurred before a new house even breaks ground. Another cited tiny homes as a possible solution. A third
wondered if short-term rentals might be having an outsized impact on housing stock.
Connors said that there are around 2,000 short-term rentals in Saratoga County.
“One of the things about short-term rentals is we don’t really want to necessarily discourage them because it’s an active part of our tourism, and tourism is a big part of the entire county,” Young said. “But one of the things that we also don’t want is a bunch of LLCs just owning our housing stock for short-term rentals because that takes the housing stock away from people who want to live here.”
Young said that she wants to encourage the type of short-term rentals that allow homeowners to rent out their property for a month or so and then utilize that additional income to help afford their home.
Both Young and Connors expressed concern that shortterm rental properties are not properly inspected, with Connors citing a recent example of a mother and her child dying in a fire inside a short-term rental property on Long Island that lacked smoke detectors and
emergency exits.
One event attendee asked Young and Connors if there was a way to get locals to be less resistant to the creation of new housing stock, especially apartment complexes. Young and Connors didn’t have an easy answer, but Connors said that communication was key.
“The scale is important,”
Connors said. “When a developer comes into the town and mentions a number like 900 units, that stuns those of us who live here. It’s not that we don’t want to welcome new people, but… They’ve got to be a little bit more sensitive with the scale of projects that they bring in because the public perception is key.”
SARATOGA COUNTY — Spring has sprung and Saratoga is humming.
A host of eateries are set to open up shop soon, just in time for the Kentucky Derby. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA —
Ballston Spa National Bank’s historic Front Street headquarters officially reopened after a year-long restoration project launched last year.
The building was originally constructed in 1824 as a private residence. It was established as a bank in 1838 and is now listed in the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places. The building is one of seven structures in Ballston Spa to be included on the National Register.
According to the bank, the rehabilitation project upgraded the branch’s interior while preserving the building’s historic elements. The branch includes a new ATM and Drive-Thru, modernized banking technology, restored architectural details, and accessibility improvements.
“The bank’s current footprint
represents four distinct building campaigns, each component designed by architects with specialty in bank design, and each effort with a clear intention to respect the austere grandeur of the original federal-style building,” said Daniel Mackay, deputy commissioner for the New York State Historic Preservation Office, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday morning. “The exterior retains most of its original features [and] maintains a prominent and stately presence here on Front Street.”
“Many generations of customers have walked through these doors,” said the bank’s president and CEO Christopher Dowd. “Our intent was to honor the rich history of this building and to ensure that it meets the needs of today’s customers. Today, I am proud to say we have accomplished that goal.”
The branch is now open to the public.
On Friday, May 1, the 9 Miles East Cafe at the Saratoga Senior Center will open to the public. A full-service café will launch this June, but in the meantime, the public is invited to enjoy a preview all month long. The cafe will offer a selection of fresh, healthy grab-and-go items including soups, sandwiches, pizza, and more. The hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunset at Saratoga Sunset at Saratoga, the new restaurant located on the second floor of the Saratoga County Airport, opens Friday, May 1 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On Saturday, May 2, the restaurant is hosting an open house event featuring helicopter rides, Common Roots Brewing tastings, and live music by Rich Ortiz from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunset at Saratoga’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Gaffney’s
The highly-anticipated reopening of Gaffney’s is set for Saturday, May 2. Under the direction of Mike Malone and Mike Morgan, Gaffney’s will return with a reimagined interior that includes The Parlor, a lounge “designed for conversation and connection.” Also inside the new Gaffney’s: a sports bar, open-air patio, live music, and coastal culinary fare with a
Southern influence.
Old Tavern Farm Distillery
On Monday, May 4, Old Tavern Farm’s Granary rickhouse and tasting room will open for the season. The Granary, a restored late-1700’s timber frame grain barn, is at the Old Tavern Farm Village (142 Co. Rd. 71 in Stillwater) and will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Mondays will feature a cigar night from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, generously supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and sponsored by Temple Sinai, presents a panel discussion on Zoom of the public television documentary, America and the Holocaust, Wednesday, May 6 at 7 pm.
America and the Holocaust explores the decisions that President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his State Department made to block news about the growing genocide in Europe, as well as to keep Jewish immigration drastically below the limits of analready tight quota system, both before and during World War II. That policy’s result: nearly 200,000 Jews eligible for entry into America were barred and subsequently murdered in the Holocaust. Americans’ selfimage of ethical uprightness in the face of Nazi terror remained an unexamined myth of national life that was shattered by this
1994 film, directed by Martin Ostrow, and by later documentaries by Ken Burns and others. Ostrow reveals how social, political, and economic forces in America during the Roosevelt years shaped the U.S. government’s response to growing antisemitism in Europe. Racism, antisemitism and isolationism during those years permeated both political parties.
Since the end of WWII, evidence has accumulated that before and during the war, the State Department was in effect a pioneer in Holocaust revisionism. The film traces the Government’s apparent indifference to the antisemitism of the 1920s and 1930s, typified by the German American Bund’s mass rallies and Rev. Charles Coughlin’s antisemitic radio broadcasts. Nativist politicians echoed their hate-filled messages. In the film, a former Treasury Department official says State Department
officials shrugged off the plight of European refugees in deference to America’s perceived economic and political interests in the Middle East.
Do the forces that fueled America’s indifference to refugees’ plight in last century persist today, in old and guises?
“The record may stir uncomfortable, if not infuriating, thoughts about current American behavior toward refugees seeking to escape despotism, war and other abysmal conditions,” said Phyllis Wang, Coordinator of the SJCA series. Where to Watch the Film
The documentary is available to stream free on YouTube. Click https://youtu.be/ ZG1GR61qkls?si=3ngOBSO_ yxtHksus
How to Register Pre-registration is required. Click the blue box above or enter the URL below in your browser: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/sl/59bIfbh/AmericaHolocaust.
The Ballston Spa CSD Board of Education approved the proposed 2026-2027 school district budget on April 15, 2026.
On May 19, 2026, district voters will cast their vote for the proposed school budget of $113,742,988, which represents a 3.1% increase in expenditures over the 2025-2026 budget. The projected tax levy to support the 2026-2027 budget is $65,590,400, which represents a 3.9% increase over the 2025-2026 tax levy.
District voters will also vote on four propositions on the ballot on May 19, 2026:
• Proposition I: School Budget proposal for the 20262027 school year in the amount of $113,742,988.
• Proposition II: School Vehicle Replacement in the amount of up to $1,620,100 to purchase and replace school buses and vehicles.
• Proposition III: The district will spend up to $295,000 to purchase one electric bus.
• Proposition IV: The district will be authorized to collect and contribute $65,902 towards the expense of operating the Ballston Spa Public Library.
The School District Annual Budget Hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Ballston Spa High School Library, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00pm.
A Meet the Candidates Night will be held on Monday, May 5, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Ballston Spa High School Library for area voters to learn more about the candidates for the Board of Education. There are three Board of Education seats up for election this year, commencing in July 2026. Voters will select from the following candidates, listed in ballot order, at the polls on Tuesday, May 19, 2026:
• Matthew Dreher
• Katie Whittemore
• Julia Routbort Baskin Learn more about each candidate on our Board of Education, Meet the Candidates page on our website. The evening will be broadcast on the district’s YouTube Channel for anyone that is unable to attend the live event. It will also be available for viewing after the event.
Community Budget Presentations are offered for residents to learn more about the budget proposal. Interested voters are invited to attend on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Ballston Town Hall, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Milton Community Center or Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Malta Community Center – all at 6:00pm.
If a resident of the school district meets the definition of a “qualified voter” but has not registered to vote, (s)he must first register to be eligible to receive a ballot. A qualified voter is a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age on election day, residing in the Ballston Spa Central School District for 30 days immediately prior to election day and has registered to vote. A qualified voter must register with the county by contacting the Saratoga County Board of Elections. If you are registered with the county Board of Elections to vote in the general election, you are all set to vote on May 19, 2026.
The annual statewide School Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections will be held on May 19, 2026, from 7:00am – 9:00pm. District residents vote at Ballston Spa High School (residents of the Towns of Ballston, Milton and Charlton) and the Malta Town Hall (residents of Malta).
A public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget will be held May 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Schuylerville CSD Board of Education room.
Following the hearing, qualified voters of the Schuylerville Central School District will vote on a $40.8 million proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year on May 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the District Office Board of Education room.
The proposed budget calls for a 2.12% spending increase and an estimated tax levy increase of 2.99%, which is below the district’s allowable tax cap. Tax rates for individual properties will be determined over the summer once equalization rates and assessments are available for the district’s seven towns.
Expenditures
Year to year, the budget always includes previously agreed upon salary increases from all current contracts, as well as increases or decreases to other expenses depending on the needs of the district. The 2026-27 budget proposal reflects several areas of increased expenditures, including salaries, payroll taxes, and employee benefits such as health insurance and retirement contributions. The district is also seeing higher costs related to student services, particularly BOCES special education placements and private tuition. In addition, utility expenses for natural gas and electricity continue to rise.
Revenue
State aid continues to make up a significant portion of Schuylerville’s revenue, accounting for roughly half of the district’s overall budget. In NYS Governor
Hochul’s executive budget proposal, Schuylerville received a modest increase in foundation aid of approximately one percent. While expenditures continue to rise at a steady rate, annual revenues are not keeping pace due to the limitations of the state’s tax cap and minimal growth in foundation aid. This ongoing imbalance has created a structural gap in the budget. To address this, the district plans to use $1.687 million in fund balance to help offset the difference between revenues and expenditures.
“While the district continues to navigate a widening gap between revenues and expenditures due to minimal growth in foundation aid, we remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting strong academic programs and ensuring high-quality opportunities for all students,” said Dr. Ryan Sherman, Schuylerville CSD Superintendent.
In addition, the district is taking measured steps to control costs, including restructuring outside counseling services, reducing staffing through the elimination of one math position, and not filling two upcoming vacant teaching positions due to retirements.
“This is a fiscally responsible, forward-thinking budget that keeps students at the forefront and positions the district to continue delivering strong educational opportunities,” said Bernie Buff, Schuylerville CSD Board of Education President.
Bus Lease Proposition
As part of the May 19 budget vote, voters will also consider a proposition that would allow the district to renew a five-year
bus lease agreement. If approved, the lease would replace eight, 65-passenger buses. The proposition reflects the five-year total cost of $1,334,500 and will be budgeted annually over five years. Keeping an up-to-date fleet allows the district to reduce and simplify the parts inventory, eliminate large repairs (the buses are all warrantied for five years), and cut down on fuel usage due to the industry standards regarding emissions. The district has a fleet of 35 buses and four vans. The vehicles travel more than 371,000 miles a year, between daily runs, private school runs, sports trips, field trips and summer travel.
If the 2026-27 proposed budget is voted down, the Board of Education has the following options:
• Put another budget (revised or not) up for a vote in June
• Immediately adopt a contingent budget
If the district adopts a contingent budget, there can be no increase to the tax levy from the prior year. Ordinary contingent expenses may also have to be reduced to ensure no increase to the tax levy.
Schuylerville Board of Education Election
On May 19, voters will elect one member to the Schuylerville Central School District Board of Education for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026. The seat is currently held by Katie Brunson, who is running for reelection unopposed.
Brunson is seeking her second term on the Board of Education, having first been
elected in May 2021. She has served as vice president of the Board for the past two years. A graduate of Schuylerville High School, Brunson earned an associate degree in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Cobleskill, a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Oneonta, and a master’s degree in Literacy Education from The College of Saint Rose.
Brunson has been a reading teacher in the Ballston Spa Central School District for more than 20 years, where she provides small-group literacy support to students in grades K-5. She remains actively involved in the Schuylerville community, volunteering with the Middle School Drama Club and Schuylerville FFA, and serving on the Board of Trustees for the Schuylerville Public Library. When her children were younger, she was also active with the Old Saratoga
Athletic Association (OSAA), serving as a softball commissioner and sponsorship coordinator. Brunson has a daughter who is in 10th grade at Schuylerville High School, and a stepson who graduated in 2023.
“I am running for reelection for my board seat because I have found my service to the district to be incredibly rewarding,” Brunson said. I have heard many times, we are a small school with big opportunities. I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. It is amazing to have a front row view of our students having amazing experiences and thriving in our district. As an educator myself, I feel I continue to have a strong understanding of what our students, teachers, staff, and administration need to be successful. I want to continue to see Schuylerville Central School District thrive and be the best that it can be.”
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We’re excited to welcome you back to High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs for the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s summer season. On Saturday, May 2nd, you’ll find over 70 vendors with the finest agricultural and artisanal products from our region. On Wednesday, May 6th, we’ll launch our mid-week market, which will feature a wide variety of goods from over 30 vendors.
Our farmers and retailers have been working hard to get ready for the first outdoor markets of the season. You’ll be able to fill your bags and baskets with the most delicious vegetables: lettuces, greens, radishes, scallions, asparagus, and much more. You can also buy vigorous vegetable, herb, and flower starts for your gardens. You’ll find fresh-cut flowers, like tulips, daffodils, and peonies, to brighten your tables and bring cheer to your loved ones. By the end of May, you can munch on sweet, succulent strawberries right out of the pint. You’ll be able to enjoy sourdough breads, pastries, cookies, cakes and oodles of other treats to satisfy every whim and fancy. You can purchase farm-fresh eggs, sustainably-caught fish, and grass-fed beef, chicken, pork, and lamb. You can sample inspired local wines, beers and spirits. You can buy unique
gifts like handmade hats, fine jewelry, decorative beeswax candles, and felted toys. You can fill your pantries with honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, hot sauces, peanut butter, spices, and herbs. You can luxuriate with handcrafted natural soaps, tinctures, salves, lotions, and other potions. You’ll be sure to discover something new every time you visit the market.
If you’re hungry after all that shopping, you can try something delicious from one our talented prepared food vendors or get take-out for later. You can sip on coffee or tea and munch on a flaky croissant under the trees. You can watch a cooking demo, drop off your kitchen compost (more details on that soon), and get your knives sharpened. If you need to unwind, you can relax with a chair massage or do gentle yoga on the lawn. Most wonderful of all, you can
connect with friends new and old, share recipes and stories, and talk with the people who grow your food and flowers, raise your meat, and create unique, thoughtful products you’ll find nowhere else. Our community is a special one. All are welcome!
To see a detailed vendor list for our Wednesday and Saturday markets, please scan the QR codes or check our website at https://saratogafarmersmarket. org/ for the latest information. Thank you for your support!
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at High Rock Park in Downtown Saratoga. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ saratogafarmersmarket.
Week of May 1 - May 7, 2026
YIELDS: 2-4 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 10 min
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 2-4 fresh crab cakes*
• Salad greens* of choice (lettuce, mustards, arugula or a combination)
• 4-6 sliced radishes*
• 2-4 chopped scallions*
• 1 lemon quartered
• Tartar sauce, optional
• 2 Tablespoons canola or safflower oil
• Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• A few slices of sourdough bread*
1. Heat canola or safflower oil in large skillet on medium to medium high until it shimmers. Gently put the crab cakes in the skillet, cover (will reduce splattering oil), and sear 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
2. Plate crab cakes with your salad of choice, radishes, lemon, tartar sauce and sliced bread. Dress with olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
Cinco de Mayo celebrations will be coming up soon. Many of us foodies may be planning some celebrations for this event. Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Although a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, the day is a popular celebration in the United States. And what better way to celebrate than to eat delicious Mexican food? An essential item needed in most recipes for Cinco de Mayo includes spices. Traditional Mexican cuisine has a distinct taste and it’s made up of a few common ingredients. That spicy flavor is due to things like onions, garlic, chile powders, herbs, spices, and a few that are specific to this style of food. Oregano and cumin bring a lot to that signature Mexican flavor. Cumin has been around since the beginning of history. Its origin lies somewhere in the Mediterranean but has expanded in popularity because it is grown easily all over the world. It has a toasty yet somewhat bitter taste and gives Mexican dishes a certain flavor that cannot be replaced. Chile Powder is actually a blend of dried, powdered chiles, cumin, and oregano. Other spices are sometimes included in the mix, but those are the key ingredients. It is used primarily for seasoning meats and vegetables but has other uses as well.
When cooking with spices, the room fills with aromas that fill our senses. Have you ever walked into a place and smelled your favorite memories? Smells of cooking can trigger memories so strong and real it feels like
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
CREMA & ASSEMBLY
• Vegetable oil, for grill
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped, plus finely chopped leaves for serving
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
you’ve been transported back in time and brings a picture as sharp as photograph of a special time in your life. Through food we exchange stories of ourselves and our families. Spices have a way of transporting you to another place and time. Each spice or collection of spices has a story, and a wonderful, beautiful one at that. Spices are flavor enhancers! That might seem rather simplistic, but it really sums up how to think about spices and get the best from them. Rather than seeing these strange little bits of bark, seeds and roots as something to be used only on special occasions, or just when a recipe calls for them, look at your spice shelf as flavor enhancers to be added to your cooking (or even drinks) in small quantities at any time. You can add pretty much any spice you like to anything you cook - you’ll soon find there are NO RULES to making something taste delicious – the only way to really understand it is through trial and error.
• Kosher salt
• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
• 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
• Kosher salt
• 24 (4 1/2”) corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• Sliced radishes and lime wedges, for serving
Having said all that, you shouldn’t normally be able to clearly identify a particular spice in your cooking - if you can taste a spice clearly, the chances are you’ve added too much. If you taste your food as you go and add seasonings in small quantities your cooking will improve and your food will have more flavor. The saying ‘you can always add more, but you can never take away’ is a good one to bear in mind, so just add a little at a time, tasting all the time until you’re happy with it.
For some Americans, one perceived impediment to cooking with spices is the dislike of spicy food, even though spices are not spicy hot, per se. Spices can make food richly flavorful and aromatic, but they make it hot only if you add fresh, powdered or flaked chile peppers. That heat comes with a few benefits — spicy hot food reduces the need for salt, plus it helps the body sweat and potentially remove toxins.
• CHICKEN
1. In a large bowl, whisk garlic, lime juice, oil, paprika, cornstarch, oregano, cumin, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add chicken and toss to coat.
2. Let marinate at least 15 minutes at room temperature or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
• CREMA & ASSEMBLY
1. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; preheat 5 minutes. Lightly brush grates with oil.
2. In a small food processor or hand mix, combine sour cream, cilantro, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined and cilantro is very finely chopped (mixture will turn light green). Alternatively, finely chop cilantro and whisk remaining crema ingredients to combine.
3. Remove chicken from marinade and grill, turning once, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, grill tortillas, turning halfway through, until charred in spots and pliable, about 20 seconds. Wrap tortillas in a clean kitchen towel or foil to keep warm.
5. Finely chop chicken. Stack 2 tortillas and fill with chicken. Drizzle with crema and sprinkle with onion, radishes, and cilantro. Serve tacos with lime wedges alongside.
At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, we offer many spices that can be used to help you with your Cinco de Mayo culinary creations. Stop in and spice up your taste with some unique flavors you have yet to try. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.
Take Care, John & Paula
MONDAY, MAY 4
FRIDAY, MAY 1
Movie Night
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville | 6 p.m. We will be playing “Sister Act”. Popcorn and drinks will be providedyou are welcome to bring your own snacks as well, but please no alcohol. Admission is free.
Celebrating Asian
American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Saratoga Arts Theater, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 9 p.m. Rock City Falls Trio + Renjie Song -The cross-genre ensemble ROCK CITY FALLS TRIO (Alex Chang, harp; Jason Handron, bass; Adam forman, drums) in collaboration with traditional xiao flutist RENJIE SONG for a set of live improvisations.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Annual Spring Faire
Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, 62 York Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A family-friendly celebration of the season. Throughout the day, guests can take part in a variety of hands-on activities, face painting, hair braiding, a seedling sale and a selection of local vendors offer opportunities to bring a bit of spring home. Food and drink will be available across campus, with offerings from the outdoor pizza oven, an indoor café serving fresh soups and breads, a bake sale, and a pie and cake auction, live music and performances, puppet shows, and an instrument petting zoo, inviting children to explore and play a variety of instruments. Spend time with gentle animals,
including rabbits and a dove. The celebration will culminate in the traditional Maypole dance, bringing the community together in a joyful close to the day. For more information visit waldorfSaratoga.org.
Craft Show
The King’s School, 6087 State Route 9N, Hadley | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come explore a variety of unique, handmade items from many talented vendors. Enjoy delicious food from a local food truck while you shop and take time to connect and fellowship with others in our community. This is a great opportunity to support local creators and spend a relaxing day with family and friends. We hope to see you there!
Saratoga Springs City Center and Hilton Hotel, 522/534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. From anime and gaming to comics, cosplay, and family fun—this is the ultimate weekend destination for fans of all ages. Get up close with iconic voices and fan-favorite stars from gaming, anime, and beyond. Meet talented creators, commission custom artwork, and explore unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Prepare for incredible costumes and fan-favorite characters brought to life. A full weekend of non-stop entertainment. For more information visit http:// www.saratogacomiccon.com.
Ballston Spa Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend, and Association Members (lot owners) are eligible to vote on cemetery business issues.
Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland
Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. Celebrating the opening of our new exhibition, Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy, focusing on the history and evolutions of the private forest in Malta and Stillwater. We welcome community members to a reception with light bites and sparkling water, where they will be among the first to view our new exhibit. For more information, and to register for this event, please visit brooksidemuseum.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Eating Disorder Awareness Walk
Congress Park Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. Flutters of Hope is hosting an Annual Eating Disorder Awareness Walk. All are welcome to join. Friendly dogs are welcome. The walk is approximately 1 mile.
Chiaroscuro: In Light & Dark
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Join us for an exploration of light and shadow, featuring quintets and sextets by Felix Medelssohn, Arnold Schoenberg and Jörg Widmann. Jill Levy & Jessica Tong, violins; Nicholas Cords & David Rose, violas; Ashley Bathgate & Kee-Hyun Kim, cellos. Felix Mendelssohn String Quintet in B-Flat Major; Arnold Schoenberg Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night); Jörg Widmann 180 beats per minute. For tickets, www. saratogachamberplayers.org.
The Bacon Hill Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Bacon Hill Church, 560 Rt. 32N Schuylerville | 6:30 p.m. All lot owners are welcome to attend.
Drop-In Tech Help
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 4 – 5 p.m. Tech troubles? Our high school volunteers can help with basic tech support during this drop-in session. Bring your devices, along with cords and passwords, to get assistance with tasks such as navigating apps, setting up accounts, connecting bluetooth devices, or general troubleshooting. Help is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteers cannot repair equipment or resolve complex hardware or software issues. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org.
Galway Preservation Society Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45. This month’s program, “The Galway Fire of 1908” presented by Arlene Rhodes. Eight major buildings in the heart of Galway Village were lost, including the MacPherson and Galway Hotels and two stores, one of which housed the post office. Arlene is a retired English Teacher, historian and was a project leader for the Galway Preservation publication, Galway 1900-1949, A Photographic History. Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge. If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year. Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
May Networking Breakfast
Sterling Real Estate Group, 1487 Saratoga Rd., Ballston Spa | 8 – 9:30 a.m. The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) will host the breakfast. Light breakfast fare and coffee will be provided
by Iron Roost, a downtown Ballston Spa favorite recognized for its scratch-made breakfast and brunch menu, including its signature waffles. The cost to attend is $10. Guests may RSVP in advance by emailing info@ballston.org or pay at the door. The event is open to the public, and membership in the BSBPA is not required. For additional information, visit www.ballston.org or email info@ballston.org.
Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Center with a full day of cultural programming, including a historical presentation, language experiences, music, and a live virtual trip to Puebla, Mexico. For more information, to RSVP, or to become a member, call 518-584-1621 or visit www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. CDA Court McLaughlin #422 members gather for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Business meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. All members and those interested in joining are invited to attend. Questions? please contact our Regent, Dawn Weber 518-226-5641 or by email CDA422Saratoga@ gmail.com.
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7:45-8:45 p.m. Learn about this amazing bird then take a guided walk at dusk. In the meadow we will look for their mating displays and listen for their calls. Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance. Register on our website wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Ham Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Pickin’s
The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m.
Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/ western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share, Beverages provided. Call-Earl 518-2489922 with questions.
America and the Holocaust
Zoom Program, 7 p.m. A panel discussion of the public television documentary. America and the Holocaust explores the decisions that President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his State Department made to block news about the growing genocide in Europe, as well as to keep Jewish immigration drastically below the limits of an-already tight quota system, both before and during World War II. The documentary is available to stream free on YouTube. Preregistration is required. Click the blue box above or enter the URL below in your browser: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/sl/59bIfbh/ AmericaHolocaust.
THURSDAY, MAY 7
Gardens Tour Kickoff
Sunnyside Gardens, 345 A Church St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Shop and sip and enjoy a free, informal Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour Kick-off Party. Enter to win gorgeous raffle baskets.
Find great Mother’s Day gifts. Pick up herbs, plants, décor and more, and buy tickets to the 31st Saratoga Secret Gardens Tour, set for Sunday, June 28. A percentage of all Sunnyside purchases, including gift cards, will be donated to Soroptimists International of Saratoga County, a nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls. Questions? Visit soroptimistsaratoga.org or email secretgardensinfo@gmail. com.
Saratoga Outdoors, 490 Broadway, Saratoga Springs |5 – 8 p.m. You’re invited! Stop by for a special Community Night. The evening will feature Saratoga PLAN, who will be on-site sharing more about their mission and impact. 30% of all sales during this event will be donated directly to Saratoga PLAN. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a $100 Saratoga Outdoors gift card that will be raffled off. Come support their cause while shopping for quality outdoor gear!
Spring has sprung and Mothers’ Day is right around the corner. Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls will hold its semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale. A loaf or two of our brown bread can be a unique, tasty gift for mom. Cost is $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, May 8, 4 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number of loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to
confirm your order.
Gateway House of Peace, located at 4709 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa, will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or until sold out. Beautiful hanging baskets, potted flowers, annuals, veggies and more will be available. New this year will be items for sale from our Gateway Thrift Shop, including gardening tools, vases, flowered glassware, wreaths, spring related items and more. All proceeds benefit Gateway House of Peace which is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, caring residence for terminally ill patients in need of a home during their final days.
The Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne is hosting a Forge
Fest Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend for free. There will be blacksmithing demonstrations by Jonathan Nedbor and others. Live forging contests with cash prizes for all levels of ability as well as open forge time. Free Tailgating for selling and buying. Iron-in-the-hat where tickets are sold for each lot with the winner determined by drawings. Wood-fired pizza will be available for purchase. Free T-shirts for all who register to participate in the forging contests. For more information and to register go to AdirondackFolkSchool. org/events/. The Folk Fest is sponsored by the Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths.
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, along with Honorary Chair Julie Furey, will welcome spring with the 2026 Historic Homes
Tour on Saturday, May 9. This highly anticipated annual event held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes and buildings. This year the tour will be of the East Side of Saratoga Springs. Private residences on Circular Street, Lincoln Avenue, Spring Street, and Caroline Street, among others, will be featured. For more information, to purchase tickets, or join to receive discounted prices, please call 518-587-5030 or visit www.saratogapreservation. org.
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton. Shoppers will have fun choosing from a variety of crafts and products by local artisans and vendors. Crafters and Vendors can email office@ charltonfreehold.org or call 518-399-4831.
The Saratoga Film Forum, which hosts weekly independent film screenings at Saratoga Arts, brought in a sizable crowd for its April 23 showing of “Blue Moon,” a Richard Linklater film starring Ethan Hawke that received two Oscar nominations. Next up for the forum: “Sentimental Value” on April 30, “East of Wall” on May 7, “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” on May 14, “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” on May 21, and “Lurker” on May 28. The forum’s initial 12-week pilot program will include four more screenings before wrapping (for now, at least) on June 25.
Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phillip Phillips will headline Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga’s annual Charity Benefit Concert on Aug. 1.
Best known for his fivetimes platinum hit “Home,” Phillips first captured the nation’s attention as the winner of “American Idol” season 11. Since then, he’s amassed more than 1.5 billion streams and 4.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Phillips has toured with John Mayer, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Gavin DeGraw.
“We are so excited to welcome Phillip Phillips to the farm this year,” said Meg Koloskie, development and communications manager at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. “This event has grown into something really special for our community, and bringing an artist like Phillip here feels like such a natural fit. It is going to be an incredible night,
and at the end of it all, it supports the horses and the people who need this work the most.”
Opening for Phillips will be local acts The Wallies (featuring Gianna Robustiano) and Caity Gallagher.
The event’s lineup of food and beverage partners includes Franklin Square Market, Neighborhood Kitchen Pizza,
Old Tavern Farm Winery & Distillery, and Druthers Brewing Company.
Previous Charity Benefit Concert headliners include the Spin Doctors (2025) and The Bacon Brothers (2024, featuring actor Kevin Bacon).
Tickets for the event go on sale June 1. For more info, visit thsaratoga.org/phillipphillips.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Perhaps it’s not something to boast of, but the Spa City’s gangster-ridden past connects it to the 1919 World Series “Black Sox” scandal, the creation of Las Vegas, “The Godfather Part II,” and the formation of the Mafia itself.
In two recent lectures— “More Gangsters of Saratoga” by former Police Chief Greg Veitch and “Fixing Things: Arnold Rothstein in Saratoga” by former Daily Gazette reporter Stephen Williams—Saratoga’s supporting role in the story of organized crime was explored.
Veitch packed the opulent Canfield Casino with spectators while Williams delivered his talk to an attentive crowd at the Greenfield Community Center.
Both lecturers detailed the history of The Brook Club, an illegal gambling den and nightclub opened by Arnold Rothstein in 1919. The Brook was located on Church Street on the west side of Saratoga Springs, near the intersection of Church, Brook Road, and Locust Grove Road.
“Arnold Rothstein was the grandfather of organized crime,” Veitch said. “He taught all the other gangsters how to operate casinos, including Charles “Lucky” Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Dutch Schultz, Joe Adonis, and Frank Costello, who all as young men worked for Rothstein at the Brook resort.” (For those interested in seeing a fictional depiction of this crew, Rothstein, Luciano, and Lansky are prominently featured in the HBO series “Boardwalk Empire.”)
According to Williams, Rothstein began visiting Saratoga during the summer months in the early 1900s, providing financial backing to local casino operators. By 1917, he was interested in opening his own establishment. Not long after, construction of The Brook began.
“This was a very grand and palatial kind of place, the kind of place where there were no prices on the menu,” Williams said. “[An] ‘if you have to ask, you can’t afford it’ kind of restaurant. They
would have very well-known entertainers coming in. The food, by all accounts, was excellent. It was where rich people went and you could flaunt your wealth.”
Rothstein tasked Lansky, then his young protegee, with working at The Brook. Lansky likely spun roulette wheels and operated other table games at the Spa City gambling den. (The Hyman Roth character in ‘The Godfather Part II’ is based on Lansky, and the name Roth was a nod to Rothstein, a detail revealed in one of the film’s deleted scenes.)
Veitch said he believes that it was Lansky who introduced the idea of a casino-resort to Bugsy Siegel, who then brought the concept to Las Vegas (though, other sources believe that Siegel was more inspired by gambling operations in Galveston, Texas).
“The Las Vegas casino-resort model was born on Church Street in Saratoga Springs,” Veitch said.
The Brook on Church Street also played a role in the infamous 1919 World Series, which was fixed (allegedly) by Rothstein. During the sordid affair, eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of intentionally losing the series in exchange for payments offered by organized crime figures.
Mont (or Monte) Tennes—a gambler from Chicago who operated a sports news wire service—was at the Brook in August of 1919. It’s
here that Tennes claimed he started hearing rumors that the upcoming World Series would be fixed.
“[Tennes] says he heard it from Rothstein,” said Williams. “I am skeptical that Rothstein was that careless. But there were other gamblers there who may well have talked to this guy because he was always snooping around for inside information.”
Tennes was among a handful of witnesses targeted for questioning by sportswriter Hugh Fullerton, who helped uncover the Black Sox scandal.
Although Rothstein has long been suspected of orchestrating the fixed World Series, his precise involvement has been difficult to definitively prove.
“He knew something,” Williams said. “At the very least, he knows there’s a fix.”
Rothstein was also accused of manipulating or fixing horse races, including the 1921 Travers Stakes in Saratoga, which was won by Sporting Blood, a horse owned by Rothstein.
Four years later, Rothstein sold The Brook to his associate Nat Evans, who was also allegedly involved in the 1919 World Series fix. In November of 1934, Evans took out an insurance policy on the Brook, Williams said. In December of 1934, the Brook burned down.
Decades later, in 1953, Lansky’s one and only prison
stint was at the Saratoga County jail, where he was sentenced to serve three months. According to the Mob Museum in Las Vegas, Lansky’s time in prison “was an anomaly, even beyond the fact it was the only time served during his criminal career. The incarceration, and subsequent release, received little if any publicity, thus leaving that short period behind bars with a dose of mystery. A
notation tucked within Lansky’s FBI file states…that during incarceration, in July 1953, ‘he was also treated for a kidney infection in the Saratoga hospital.’”
More Spa City mob stories can be found in Veitch’s books “A Gangster’s Paradise” and “All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them.” Williams also includes a story involving Lansky in his book “Off the Northway.”
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Goldtooth, a versatile band that traverses at least a handful of genres, releases its debut album “Hurt Feelings” on Friday, May 1.
Founding member and bassist/vocalist Jaymes Hendricks (aka Jimmy Hendricks) hails from none other than the Spa City.
“Hurt Feelings,” which Saratoga TODAY spun (or, technically clicked) for an early listen, veers into different directions sonically, allowing for more than a few surprises. The lead track, the cheekily named “Riffer Madness,” is catchy, angsty, and punk-ish. The second tune, “Bringing Her Down,” introduces an alt-country sound
(there’s a reference to a pickup truck in the opening seconds).
“Gold Rush” is pop-punk and “Foolin’ You” takes an unexpectedly bluesy turn before things chill out with the acoustic-driven country ballad “Rodeo.” The album enters pop-country territory with “Emily” (which also sounds a bit reminiscent of the band Staind) before wrapping up with what could be described as a countryemo track, “All I Ever Wanted.”
No one can accuse “Hurt Feelings” of being ordinary (or boring).
Goldtooth, which labels itself as an alt-country/garage rock project, was built around Hendricks and guitarist/vocalist Jon Braught, who described his group’s debut album as “a big rock record with big guitars and
singable songs, featuring collaborators from across New York and New England.” The album notes also describe “Hurt Feelings” as “party rock with a hangover of real-life melancholy.”
In addition to Hendricks and Braught, the band includes guitarist/vocalist Paul Martinez and
drummer Dave Maclean.
“For the members of Goldtooth, ‘Hurt Feelings’ is the culmination of 20-plus years spent chasing songs, loading vans, and learning how much life can get in the way of a rock band—and why it is still worth fighting for,” the group said in a press release.
Goldtooth began as a long-distance project between Hendricks and Braught, who met as teenagers playing in New England. Their relationship survived Hendricks’ move to Saratoga Springs.
“Over three years of file swaps, rehearsals, and carefully planned sessions, eleven songs
emerged that sounded like the record they’d always talked about making,” said the band. “Across the track list, you can hear four veterans of countless clubs and DIY rooms finally taking the time to get the songs right, despite careers, kids, and the geographic spread that makes every rehearsal a logistics puzzle.”
To celebrate the release of their debut album, Goldtooth is planning a series of performances across the Northeast. On May 2, they’ll take the stage at Harlow’s Pub in New Hampshire. For additional show announcements, fans can follow the band’s Instagram, @goldtoothstagram.
Wednesday | Noon
Publication Day: Friday
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: Upstate Property Buyers Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/05/2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Upstate Property Buyers Group LLC, 1 Thornapple Drive, Gansevoort, NY 12831. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16873
Notice of Formation of Ash Beekman, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/5/26. Office Location: Saratoga County. Principal Office is located at 60 Wheatfield Way, Mechanicville, NY 12118. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 60 Wheatfield Way, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16881
Notice of Formation of Kiernan P. Scanlon, PLLC, a Domestic Professional Service Limited Liability Company (PLLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/04/2025. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 102 Fieldstone Drive, Gansevoort, New York 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16909
Notice of Formation of 9 Woodlake LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/2026. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.
SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 9 Woodlake Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16908
Notice of formation of EXCELSIOR HAUL-AWAY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/22/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 77C EXCELSIOR AVE, APT 307, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16920
Notice of Formation of JSO Electric LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on March 19, 2026. Office: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Limited Liability Company served upon him or her is: c/o JSO Electric LLC, 5140 Bliss Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The Limited Liability Company is formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16921
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ContinuousEd Solutions, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/10/20206. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 81 Burnt Hills, NY 12027. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16922
Notice of Formation of NORTHSTAR FACILITY SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/09/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 19 WELLS ST APT 206 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16923
Notice of Formation of Nivara Creative LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on March 21, 2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 41 Park Place Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16933
Notice of Formation of Upstate Guardian Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/19/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 8 Olympia Ct, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16832
Notice of Formation of SlateWave LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 24, 2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any
lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 13945
Notice of Formation of Mask and Witness LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on February 11, 2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 104 Quevic Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 13941
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Jacoby Equities LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/28/2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 12 Rolling Green Drive, Wilton, NY, 12831. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 16942
Notice of Formation of Clear Path Design Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/01/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 15 Connemara Ct. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 16987
Notice of Formation of AB Crafts LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/10/26 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A
copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Challedon Drive Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 16996
Notice of Formation of Gifford Contracting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on December 6, 2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 331 Rowland Street, Lot 203, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 16997
NOTICE OF FORMATION
Colleen Roxanne MacNeal Mental Health Counselor PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/20/26 with perpetual existence. Office: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, 1 Amanda CT Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Mental Health Counseling. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 17004
Notice of formation of Sun Kissed Snow LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/29/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Berkshire Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 17003
Notice of Formation of The South Shore Chalet, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on March 19, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at 2151 West Old State Road, Altamont, NY 12009. Purpose: any lawful activity. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 17016
POWER GEN INSULATION SERVICES, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State (“NYSS”) on 3/27/2026. Office location: Saratoga County. NYSS is designated the LLC’s agent against whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of such process to: Dreyer Boyajian, LLP, 75 Columbia Street, Albany, New York 12210. Purpose: any lawful act. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2026. 17018
Notice of formation of MICHELLE M MARCHAND NURSE PRACTITIONER IN PSYCHIATRY, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 03/30/2026. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Albany. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 10 Smith Lane, Voorheesville, NY 12186, Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2026. 17022
Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: Greenfield Estates Media LLC.
Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 4/1/2016, Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 50 Walker Drive Greenfield Center NY 12833. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2026. 17029
Notice of registration of WISTER INSURANCE SERVICES LLC.
Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/13/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: c/o 3H Legal Services, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2026. 17035
Notice of Formation of Healthy Living Clifton Park LLC, Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on March 31, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at c/o 222 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. Purpose: any lawful activity. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2026. 17036
Notice of formation of Upstate Retro Clothing, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/02/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 49 Front St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2026. 17030
Notice of formation of Terra Firma Restoration Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 03/02/2026. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State Shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Tierney E. Doyle-Mollnow, 733 Waite Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for Specialized procurement and project management firm focused on ground restoration and site stabilization services. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17031
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: GARAGE WORKS, LLC
Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 7, 2025. Office Location: 10 Tuckers Ln, Mechanicville, County of Saratoga. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 10 Tuckers Ln, Mechanicville
New York 12118. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2026. 17048
Notice of Formation of Bobby The Builder LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/11/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Connor Dr. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17065
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: Katie LaTerra Homes LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 20, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 7 Cottage St Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17076
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: Cottage & Park LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 7, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 7 Cottage St Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17075
Notice of Formation of Art Club LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on December 30, 2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC: Virginia Fretto, 111 Green Street, Schuylerville NY 12871. Purpose: Retail Art Supply Store. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17082
Notice of formation of XPO ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 5/27/2003. Office Location: Saratoga County.
SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, SSNY shall mail service of process (SOP) to the LLC, 720 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, USA. Purpose is any lawful purpose. Duration date 12/31/2043. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17101
Notice of Formation of MK PaperWorks LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/12/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 89 Woodlawn Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17100
Notice of Formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Higgins & Sons, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/17/2026. County within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is located: Saratoga County. Street address of principal business location is: 1 Saunders Road, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Higgins & Sons, LLC, 1 Saunders Road, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. Term: Perpetual. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17136
Notice of formation of POWDER RUN AT GORE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/24/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: The LLC, 74 Warren Street, Ste. 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17138
Notice of Formation of Spa City Greenhouse LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/18/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 38 Jamison Dr. Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15,
5/22, 5/29/2026. 17141
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: THE 2026 SECRET CONNECTION FILLY THOROUGHBRED, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 10, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17146
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: THE 2026 SEA ISLE FILLY THOROUGHBRED, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 10, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17145
Notice of Formation of Downtown Retreat LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/19/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 201 Washington Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17148
Notice of Formation of The Persimmon Club, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/21/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 24 Maxwell Drive #1075, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, USA.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17164
Legacy Collaborative LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 21, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY
Week of May 1 - May 7, 2026
has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 202 Ushers Rd, Round Lake, NY 12151. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17178
Notice of Formation of TrainingVault.co LLC . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/10/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Southside Dr, Suite 11-187, Clifton Park, NY 12065 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17196
Notice of Formation of McDugan Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on January 12, 2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 29 Casablanca CT. Clifton Park New York 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17201
DiVirgilio Consulting Services LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/23/26. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 165 Braim Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17220
Notice of formation of Lumino Labs LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/04/2025 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 Cedar Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17230
Annual meeting of the Rock City Falls Cemetery Association, Monday May 11th, 2026 7:00 pm at the offices of Cottrell Paper Company 1135 Rock City Rd Rock City Falls, NY 12863 Your taxdeductible donation is very much appreciated. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 17052
State of Maine
Augusta District Court
Docket Number:
AUGDC-PRR-2026-00150
NOTICE OF PENDING
PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY ACTION
To: Pierre M Pooler
Whose whereabouts are unknown.
You are hereby notified that a Complaint for Parental Rights and Responsibilities case has been filed against you in the above-named court by Kassandra-Lyn Reynolds, the Plaintiff.
The Plaintiff seeks a determination regarding parental rights and responsibilities for minor children. AMP DOB 10/23/2015 and SRP DOB 6/9/2021
You are required to file a written response with the court and serve a copy to the Plaintiff within 21 days of the last publication of this notice. If you fail to file response, the court may enter a judgement affecting your parental rights and responsibilities. April 14th, 2026
Kassandra-Lyn Reynolds 67 Highland Ave Gardiner Maine 04345 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026, 17092
Notice of Adoption of Local Law
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT THE Board of Supervisors of the County of Saratoga, State of New York, at its regular meeting on April 21, 2026, duly adopted the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 115-2026
ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW, IDENTIFIED AS INTRODUCTORY NO. 3, PRINT NO. 1 OF 2026, ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA TO GATEWAY HOUSE OF PEACE, INC.”
A full copy of the local law can be found at www.saratogacountyny. gov.
Therese M. Connolly, Clerk Board of Supervisors 4/24/2026, 5/1/2026. 17180
Notice of Adoption of Local Law NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Board of Supervisors of the County of Saratoga, State of New York, at its regular meeting on April 21, 2026, duly adopted the following resolution.
RESOLUTION 126-2026
ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW, IDENTIFIED AS INTRODUCTORY NO. 2, PRINT NO. 1 OF 2026, ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING SARATOGA COUNTY’S
SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNIT REGISTRY AND IMPOSING THE COUNTY’S OCCUPANCY TAX UPON SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS”
A full copy of the local law can be found at www.saratogacountyny. gov.
Therese M. Connolly, Clerk Board of Supervisors 4/26/2026, 5/1/2026. 17181
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by Ava Goodemote Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Last Friday, Skidmore’s baseball team went up against the Union Chargers at Ferrari Field. The matchup between the two schools has a deep history, with both teams being fairly well matched throughout the years.
Skidmore and Union’s history dates back to 1995, when their first game took place. Since then, Skidmore has a record of 44-52 against Union with the games bringing a good crowd, as was evident last Friday.
The home game had a wonderful turnout of both students and parents alike. The stands were full, with loud cheers coming from all around. Several
other Skidmore teams came to show their support for the baseball players, and dark green apparel was the only color visible in the crowd.
Unfortunately, Skidmore fell with a close score of 6-7. Despite the loss, Skidmore came back to win their next game in extra innings on Saturday with a score of 5-3. The Thoroughbreds scored 3 runs in the 11th inning, giving them the victory as a redemption for their loss at home the day before. The series closed with a tough game for Skidmore, with Union coming out on top 12-2 for the second and final contest on Saturday.
Skidmore has an overall record of 18-14 this season, with their next and final game before the playoffs scheduled for April 28 at Ferrari Field.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Eleven new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
In the Contemporary Category, racehorse Kona Gold and the late trainers Christophe Clement and John A. Shirreffs earned the requisite votes from the nationwide voting panel for election. In the Historic Review Category, racehorses Gulch and Mongo and the late trainer David A. Whiteley were chosen by a committee vote. In the Pillars of the Turf Category, the late Prince Khalid bin Abdullah, Dr. Robert Copelan, Seth W. Hancock, G. Watts Humphrey, Jr., and the late Joseph E. Widener received the necessary support from the selection committee.
Kona Gold, Clement, and Shirreffs were chosen on the majority of ballots submitted (50
percent plus one vote is required for election). A total of 143 voters (92.8 percent) participated from the 154 eligible to cast ballots. In the Historic Review and Pillars of the Turf categories, 75 percent approval from the respective committees is required for election.
The 2026 Hall of Fame Class will be enshrined at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, at Fasig-Tipton’s Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The event will be aired live on the Museum website at racingmuseum.org. It is open to the public and free to attend. Broadcaster Charlsie Cantey will serve as the master of ceremonies.
Christophe Clement (19652025) won 2,576 races with purse earnings of $184,127,449 (12th all time) in a career that spanned from 1991 through 2025. He trained three-time Eclipse Award
winner Gio Ponti, winner of four straight Grade 1s on the turf in 2009, as well as 2014 Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Tonalist, who also won consecutive runnings of the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) in 2014 and 2015. Clement won 286 graded stakes.
John A. Shirreffs (19452026) trained the winners of 596 races, including 113 graded events, with purse earnings of $58,581,916. Although he had a few starters as early as 1978, Shirreffs did not train full time until 1994. He won the Kentucky Derby (G1) in 2005 with 50-1 longshot Giacomo and later became the conditioner of one of racing’s all-time greats, Hall of Fame member Zenyatta. Shirreffs trained the four-time Eclipse Award winner to 19 consecutive victories, including 13 Grade 1s, from 2007 through 2010.
MALTA — The Saratoga Wrestling Club is holding a fundraiser on Monday, May 4 at the Active Ingredient Brewing Company in Malta.
Patrons can let the brewery know that they’re with the Saratoga Wrestling Club and 18% of their payment will go directly to the club. Dining hours are from 3 to 9 p.m. (dine-in only). The club provides year-round training opportunities for wrestlers from pre-k through college.
MALTA — The 2026 Malta Mile is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. prior to the Malta Veteran’s Appreciation Day Parade.
The race route begins at the Malta Community Center, heads south on Route 9, and finishes near Ellsworth Commons. Proceeds of the run will
help offset the maintenance of bike paths in the winter months. For more information or to register, visit roundaboutrunnersclub.com/malta-mile.
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GLENS FALLS — The Glens Falls Dragons—a collegiate baseball team that plays its home games at East Field Park—have stacked their 2026 roster with Saratoga-bred talent, including multiple state champions.
Tyler Weygand, currently a freshman pitcher at Barton College, graduated from Saratoga Central Catholic in 2025. He was part of the Saints team that captured the Class C state title last season. Weygand has made three appearances on the mound for Barton in 2026, registering 2.2 innings pitched.
Pierce Byrne, another 2025 state champ who will play for Siena University next year, has allowed only 2 earned runs in 15 innings for Spa Catholic this season. His ERA stands at 0.93 and he’s struck out 32 hitters while allowing only 4 walks. Byrne is a 6’2” right hander from Warrensburg with a fastball that can hit 88 mph. In previous seasons, he’s posted ERAs as low as 0.48 and 0.82, racking up more than 200 strikeouts in the process.
Ronan Rowe is another state
champ Spa Catholic alum playing for the Dragons this summer.
As a freshman at Oswego State this season, he’s seen limited playing time but has earned 3 walks in 5 at-bats, scoring 1 run.
Jack Rigabar is a senior at Saratoga Springs High School whose team won the Class AAA state title in 2025. The pitcher and third baseman, who will play for Yale University next year, has a .385 batting average with 5 doubles, 2 triples, and 2 homers this season. His fastball tops out around 80 mph, according to his Prep Baseball scouting profile.
Nick Sorbera, a catcher and
third baseman from Ballston Spa, is currently a freshman at Barton, where he’s registered a hit, a run, and an RBI in just three at-bats this season.
Also joining the Dragons in 2026 is Colin Richardson, a Mechanicville grad now in his sophomore season at Adelphi University. Richardson, a pitcher, earned an ERA of 1.50 in 2025, allowing only 1 run in six innings of work. In 2026, he has a 5.40 ERA across 21.1 innings.
The Dragons will return for their 11th season with a home opener on Saturday, May 30 against the Saugerties Stallions.
See " Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus Captures First Place" pg. 24
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
On April 25 in Albany, the Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus captured first place in Division A (small chorus containing 12-25 singing members) at the Greater New York/New Jersey Region 15 Annual Convention and Competition, Sweet Adelines International.
Under the direction of Jennifer Hunter, twenty-four singers took the stage to perform in a four-part barbershop style competition. Seven of the chorus members were firsttime competitors.
The chorus performed two songs: “This Could Be the Start
of Something Big,” written by Steve Allen and arranged by Larry Wright, and “From the First Hello to the Last Goodbye,” written by Johnny Burke and arranged by Jim Arns. Both songs contained adaptations by Nancy Faddegon.
Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus is an award-winning women’s a cappella ensemble specializing in four-part harmony. Since its founding in 2008, the chorus has entertained audiences with a diverse repertoire that spans classics, jazz, ballads, and contemporary selections. Their musical performance is visually enhanced through characterization and choreography.
