Saratoga TODAY November 28 – December 4 , 2025

National Wreath Day Ceremony to Take Place December 13

The Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery announces National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, December 13th. Wreath placement to take place at 11:00 am followed at 12:00 pm, Noon with the National Wreath Day Ceremony. For the past nine years every Veteran interred at Saratoga National Cemetery has been honored. The need this year is 17,000 wreaths…there is still time to help us meet our goal! Wreaths may be sponsored for $17 each through December

1st. Log onto www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Scroll down to specific location and type Gerald B. H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Follow the screen to fundraising groups to sponsor a wreath.

This is the largest event held annually at SNC, so plan accordingly for heavy traffic. A general parking area will be open, only handicap parking to be allowed on cemetery roads. Follow signs and cemetery staff directions for parking. Reminder sleds and poles are

not allowed; these are reserved for wreath retirement in March. Registration for wreath laying is not required, volunteers are asked to go directly to the section they wish to help in. There is no rush to lay your given wreaths… Take your time, teach your children. Honor our Veterans by saying their name out loud so they are remembered at this time of year. Many no longer have a visitor able to come, you are their visitor, and we thank you for that!

Remember…Honor…Teach.

Lawrence W. Ernst

WILTON - Lawrence W. Ernst, 93 years young, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his residence in Wilton, NY. He was the son of the late F. William and Lena (Ebert) Ernst. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.

“Larry the Plumber” was a Master Plumber for over 50 years. He completed his journeyman time with Albert D. Mark Plumbing & Heating, owned and operated Ernst & Orisek Plumbing & Heating until he joined Boyce & Drake Plumbing & Heating later in his career. When he finally retired his pipe wrench, he worked at the Saratoga Race

Track on the maintenance crew and took pride in keeping the Winners Circle groomed for each race winner. He used his green thumb on the grounds of The Wesley Community to the delight of residents and visitors.

Mr. Ernst was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Italian American War Veterans Post 35, Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 161, VFW Post 420, American Legion Post 278, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2586.

Predeceased by his brothers, Herbert, George, William, Amos, Ralph, Albert, his infant brothers, Hermann and Frederick Ernst, his sisters, Mary Louise Hammond, Elsie Jackson, and Rena Dyke. He is survived by his children Linda Ernst (Gary Brizzie), Dave Ernst and Katie Rich (Steven Hubbard), his sister Betty Cleveland, his longtime companion Karen Flewelling, his former wife Jean Ventre, many nieces and nephews along with many lifelong friends who will miss his smile and sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to DRILLING FOR HOPE at www.drillingforhope.org.

Services were Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Wilton Funeral Home, Wilton, NY. Burial was at the Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

OBITUARIES

Elizabeth Ann Waite

SARATOGA SPRINGS –Elizabeth Ann Waite passed away on November 18, 2025. Honoring her wishes, please remember Betty in your own special way, through a quiet moment, a cherished story, a piece of art, or time spent with horses or loved ones. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Yolanda R. Wiley-Payette

SCOTIA – Yolanda R. Wiley-Payette passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1972, in Albany, NY the daughter of Harvey Payette and Anita DeCota. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours at this time. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Matthew J. Kelsch

MALTA - Matthew J. Kelsch, 91, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at the Home of the Good Shephard. Burial with honors will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY, on December 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Neal Tyler

QUEENSBURY – Neal Tyler passed away on November 19th. Calling hours were held November 25, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, followed by a service, with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Helen L. Rose

Mechanicville, NY– Helen L. Rose passed November 19, 2025. Mass was held on November 24, at All Saints on the Hudson South Church Mechanicville. Burial followed at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (stjude.org) or Clifton Park/Halfmoon Rescue Squad (CPHM EMS, Attn: Community Development, 15 Crossing Blvd. Clifton Park, NY 12065). Please visit, www. burkefuneralhome.com.

Heather Darrigo-Hufford

GANSEVOORT - Heather Darrigo-Hufford, age 67, passed away November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her daughter Danielle. A graveside service was held on November 24 at Greenridge Cemetery, 17 Green Ridge Pl, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

John A. Onderdonk III

SARATOGA SPRINGS –John A. Onderdonk III passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1967, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of John A. Onderdonk, Jr. and Mary-Ellen Stevens. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours at this time. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Chocolate woes: Local business Talks tariffs and Costs with Local Representative

by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY

Representative Paul Tonko recently visited a Saratoga Springs chocolate shop to go over the impact of tariffs on the business.

The visit took place Nov. 24 at Saratoga Chocolate Co. in the Saratoga Marketplace on Broadway. Tonko toured the shop, spoke with employees and helped pack a few orders.

The visit was one of two visits to local businesses aimed at looking at the impacts of recent tariffs on small businesses, the other taking place at DeFazio’s Pizzeria in Troy on Nov. 25.

During the visit, co-owner Allison Rose talked about the issues facing her shop, particularly rising costs due to tariffs. Rose said the tariffs impact multiple parts of her business from the cocoa itself to the packaging and machinery used to produce and sell it.

“It’s hitting us on all of our cocoa products, it’s hitting us on equipment, it’s hitting us on packaging,” Rose said.

She highlighted specific examples of prices going up like her chocolate jars which went up in price by 32% and a chocolate producing machine which went up in price by nearly $6,000 from when she was quoted the price to when paid for the machine.

The tariffs were just one

of multiple recent challenges impacting chocolatiers worldwide. Rose cited climate change and epidemics of black pod rot as causes for increasing prices.

In September, an epidemic of the fungal infection devastated farms in Cameroon, the fifth largest producer of cocoa in the world, according to reporting by Rueters. Meanwhile, recent research by scientists from Harvard’s Salata Institute found that excessive rainfall and droughts are to blame for much of the cocoa crop failures over the last two years.

Rose said the tariff on cocoa caused prices to rise 15-20% and that the tariff was unavoidable as cocoa can’t be produced in the United States. Another area where Rose said her prices have gone up is in packaging which she said have gone up 60% due to tariffs.

It’s not just prices that have been impacted. Rose said she’s had to worry about how she pays her employees due to the tariffs.

“I have an intense desire to try to raise wages and offer benefits to the folks on my staff who are more full-time employees, and try to create career track opportunities for folks,” Rose said. “With our margins being as hit as they have been for the past two years, it has been very difficult for me to move my own employee forward in a way that

will foster goodwill and result in employee retention.”

These tariffs are already causing some chocolatiers to close shop. Rose pointed to the recent closure of Apothecary Chocolates in Colton as an example of this. Rose said that she got a call from the owner offering some of her packaging supplies to help Rose continue operations.

In addition to the packaging supplies, the owner also gave her moral support which Rose said helped exponentially.

“I don’t think anybody truly can appreciate what the chocolate industry is going through, unless you’ve been in the chocolate industry,” Rose said. “There are a lot of different businesses in this area that are very significantly impacted by the cost of chocolate rising.”

While Tonko didn’t have numbers on how many businesses had closed within the 21st congressional district as a result of the tariffs, Rose pointed out that it’s not just the decision to close businesses that small businesses owners are dealing with.

Rose said that some businesses may decide not to grow due to increased costs or consumer behaviors.

“I know that business owners that I’ve spoken to are like, ‘we’re just going to hold its status quo right now, because we

just don’t know in this economy,” Rose said. “We just don’t know what’s happening with prices. We just don’t know how

the consumers are going to respond. Because we’re all feeling those upward pressures in so many areas of our own budget.”

Road Closures for the Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving is a time associated with family, travel, and food.

But traveling in Saratoga Springs Thanksgiving Day will be more challenging as the Saratoga Springs Police Department announced road closures and parking restrictions for this year’s Turkey Trot.

From 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., several streets along the route will be closed while parking restrictions go into effect at 5 a.m.

The Closures are as follows:

• Broadway from Division Street to North Broadway.

• Ellsworth Jones Place from Broadway to Maple Avenue.

• Caroline Street will be closed at Broadway.

• Lake Avenue/Church Street will be closed at Broadway (Lake from Maple to Broadway, Church from Woodlawn to Broadway).

• Walton Street will be closed from Woodlawn Ave to Broadway.

• The arterial will be reduced to one lane beginning at Rock Street approaching Broadway. All vehicles will be directed straight across to Van

For those looking to travel in the Spa City this Thanksgiving, they should avoid roads involved in the annual Turkey Trot (Courtesy of Saratoga Springs Police Department)

Dam Street by law enforcement when safe to do so.

• North Broadway will be closed from the arterial/Van Dam Street to Skidmore College.

• Rock Street will be closed at the arterial.

Parking restrictions are as follows:

• N. Broadway from the arterial to Greenfield Avenue.

• Broadway from Division Street to Van Dam Street.

• Church Street from Broadway to Woodlawn Avenue.

• Lake Avenue from Broadway to Maple Avenue. Vehicles left in these areas will be towed at the owner’s expense.

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December Nature on the Move Walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

On Mondays, December 1 and 15, from 10:30 AM to noon, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks.

These walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s volunteers, Linda Hovious, along with an Environmental Educator. These walks enable participants to explore the trails with likeminded individuals and appreciate the beauty of nature as the seasons change.

They are geared towards

gentle exercise and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trails. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round. Additional dates are January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, and March 9 &23.

Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register, please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org. For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife

office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Wilton Wildlife website at wiltonpreserve.org or follow on Facebook or Instagram @wiltonpreserve. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s mission is to provide environmental education and opportunities for outdoor recreation while supporting conservation of ecological systems and natural settings.

Ski Movie Event

Raises Nearly $5K

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Alpine Sport Shop hosted another successful Warren Miller Ski Movie Event on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Saratoga Springs Middle School. The event brought together the local ski community and raised almost $5,000. Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program and Saratoga Springs High School Alpine Ski Team were the recipients of the funds.

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MAVS VS. BULLS

Mavs-40: Grayson Chartrand-16, Wyatt Patterson-9

Bulls-6: Easton Mylott-4, Jack Flinton-2 WAR

NUGGETS VS. SIXERS

Nuggets-33: Grady Nemith-16, Vincent DiFusco-9

Sixers-8: Aiden Tierney-4, Rory Grassi-2

CELTICS VS. WOLVES

MAVS VS. CELTICS

Mavs-32: Harper Brodie-8, Hayden Pallas-7

Celtics-14: Carter Marsh-9, Easton Griffeth-3

HEAT VS. WARRIORS

Heat-32: Boden Pileckas-12, Harrison Khoury-6

BULLS VS. MAVS

Bulls-56: Shiloh Parker-16, Gavin Finn-14

Mavs-20: Cephas-10, Morgan Duval-2

RIORS VS. CELTICS

Warriors-25: AJ Pollak-7, Grant Allen-6

Celtics-6: Brady LaCasse-6

Celtics-22: Luke Longo-8, Auggie Wetzel-4

Wolves-17: Kage Hazel-6, Jones Rudd-6

HORNETS VS. SPURS

Hornets-18: Levi Rawert-7, Malcolm Grant-4

Spurs-17: Ryan Davis-8, Evan Lofink-5

Warriors 24-Jack Lawson-10, Danny Harms-7

BUCKS VS. PISTONS

Bucks-30: Jayden Collins-12, Kaden Klippel-9

Pistons-29: Vincent Cinquanti-9, Jack Riley-Chittenden-6

GRIZZLIES VS. PISTONS

Grizzlies-34: Taylor Endres-10, Enoch Huang-6

Pistons-20: Brady Gaul-7, Riley Gaul-4

Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program and Saratoga Springs High School Alpine Ski Team each received checks for $2,410 from the Alpine Sport Shop. Photo by Terri-Lynn Pellegri.

Deputy Injured in Hit and Run Crash

by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY

A Mechanicville man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly injuring a deputy during a hit and run crash.

Thomas Fogarty, 51, allegedly struck a deputy driving a marked Saratoga County Sheriff’s Patrol car with a Toyota pickup truck. The incident occurred at the intersection of Kinns and Peirce Roads in Clifton Park around 4:39 a.m. the morning of Nov. 22.

The deputy was transported to Saratoga Hospital with an arm injury and later released.

After the collision, Fogerty is alleged to have fled the scene down Twilight Drive but was caught and arrested by deputies. He refused a chemical test at the time of his arrest.

“I am extremely grateful that our deputy wasn’t seriously injured,” said Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo. “The number of DWI arrests we have seen this year have been off the charts and a lot of them have been related to crashes. It’s a troubling trend; there is never a good reason to get behind the wheel of a vehicle intoxicated or impaired.”

Fogarty was charged with 5th degree possession of a controlled substance, leaving

the scene of a personal injury motor vehicle crash, DWI, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to yield right of way at a stop sign, and refusal to take a preliminary breath test. He was arraigned in Halfmoon Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings.

Fogarty’s arrest was one of 10 DWI arrests county wide, between Friday Nov. 21 and Sunday 23 according to Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office press releases and blotter reports from the New York State Police.

The arrests come as the state increases DWI enforcement due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

State Police Seeking Information on Fatal Accident

by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY

The State Police have asked for the public’s assistance after an accident killed a driver on I-87 in Clifton Park.

The accident occurred the night of Nov. 23 at around 8:11 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 87 just south of exit 11. The accident occurred when a vehicle was rear-ended and crashed into a guardrail on the left side of the highway. It was then struck by a second vehicle coming to rest on the guardrail

facing north and partially in the left lane of travel according to New York State Police.

When the driver, identified by State Police as William Reichman, 71 of Ballston Lake, got out of the vehicle, he was struck by a tractor trailer heading south. Reichman then fell into the road and was struck two more times by other passenger vehicles, according to New York State Police. State Police said that the two vehicles stopped immediately and their drivers are cooperating in the investigation.

Reichman was declared

dead at the scene by New York State Police.

After striking the driver, the tractor trailer left the scene and its whereabouts are unknown at this time. Troopers believe the truck is white and has significant front-end damage. They’re asking anyone with information about the accident or who may have captured the accident on dash camera to contact Troop G headquarters at 518-783-3211.

Six total vehicles were involved in the collision and there were no other injuries in the crash, according to a State Police blotter report.

Alliance180 Receives Support from Operation Adopt

a Soldier, Calls on Community to Join

Alliance180, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Veterans, first responders, and frontline healthcare workers on their journey toward post-traumatic growth, recently received an unexpected gift of $2,500 from Operation Adopt a Soldier. The donation, made by the organization’s founder and president, Cliff Sequin, underscores the deep sense of solidarity and mutual respect shared among those who serve and those who support them.

Sequin attended Alliance180’s

September 22 flag planting event to mark suicide awareness and was moved by the organization’s mission to help individuals find renewed purpose and healing through peer-to-peer support and transformative programming.

“It was incredibly humbling to receive such a generous gift from another nonprofit whose mission we deeply admire,” said Bob Nevins, co-founder of Alliance180. “To have Cliff and Operation Adopt a Soldier recognize the value of our work means so much, especially because they

know firsthand the challenges faced by those who serve.”

While Alliance180 is grateful for this act of generosity, the organization relies entirely on community support to continue offering its services free of charge. Every program from peer mentoring to helping participants rediscover meaning and connection, is made possible by donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners.

This Giving Tuesday, December 2, Alliance180 is inviting the public to stand alongside them in their mission. Contributions of any amount will directly fund life-changing experiences for veterans, first responders, and their loved ones.

“Our programs are free for participants, and that’s something we’re deeply committed to,” said Nevins. “But that also means we depend on the kindness of our community to make it possible. Every dollar given helps someone take that critical next step toward hope and healing.”

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Donations can be made at https://www.alliance180.org/ donate.

Alliance180 has also launched a dedicated GoFundMe to support the lifelong care of its alumni horses, who are trusted partners who have played a vital role in healing Veterans, first responders, and frontline healthcare workers through transformative, suicide prevention peer programs. These horses are not recreational animals; they are healers who have stood shoulder-toshoulder with participants during some of their most pivotal moments. Donations to this fund help ensure they receive the veterinary care, feed, shelter, and dignified retirement they deserve, allowing Alliance180 to continue offering equineassisted support fully free of charge to those they serve.

Alliance180 was founded by Bob Nevins, a decorated Army helicopter pilot who

served during the Vietnam War. The Program was developed and written by co-founder Melody Squier, who is an Equine Specialist and first responder, and is based on trust through the universal language of the horse. This organization’s use of science-based research of the Polyvagal Theory, developed by Stephen Porges, Ph.D., Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, University of North Carolina, and Polyvagal Institute, distinguishes it from other programs.

The mission of this peer-topeer, purpose-driven Program aims to prevent suicide for fellow Veterans, first responders, and frontline health care workers facing the effects of trauma through a transformative equine experience. The organization serves every county within New York State and beyond. No client has to pay for these services, or the travel to receive them.

For more information about Alliance180, visit https:// www.alliance180.org.

Saratoga Sheriff Announces High Visibility DWI Enforcement Efforts

Saratoga County Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo announced today that the Sheriff’s Office and Saratoga County police agencies will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving this Thanksgiving holiday. The campaign begins on Nov. 26, 2025, and runs through Nov. 30, 2025.

The National Safety Council estimates that 439 people may die on U.S. roads this Thanksgiving holiday period. In 2023, approximately 35% of all traffic deaths involved at least one alcohol impaired driver. It is well known that mixing alcohol or drugs with driving can have deadly, irreversible consequences.

“Thanksgiving is a time to be with family,” said Zurlo. “Planning for a sober driver in advance can ensure that your family gathering doesn’t take place in a cemetery. All it takes is a few minutes to make a plan in advance.”

The STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign is one of many statewide initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The Statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign also targets Halloween, the Holiday Season, Super Bowl weekend, St. Patrick’s Day, “420 Day,” Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day/End of Summer. Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving. You can help to make a difference by having a sober plan. Download our mobile app – “Have a Plan” and you will always be able to find a safe ride home www.stopdwi. org/mobileapp. Impaired driving is completely preventable. All it takes is a little planning.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 37 Tamarack St to Douglas Smith for $802,590

Paul Card sold property at 1013 Saratoga Rd to Jason Kaczmarek for $200,000

Eileen Collins sold property at 50 Jenkins Rd to Lynn Marchetti for $325,000

CORINTH

Thomas Waite sold property at 15 Stewart Dam Rd to Angelo Giannettino for $400,000

Nicholas Meers sold property at 12 Depot Rd to Nathan Bidwell for $139,900

Hartman Hill LLC sold property at 603 Main St to Emerson Land Holdings LLC for $401,000

GALWAY

Betty Sawicki sold property at 5882 Lake Rd to Tracy Chudzinski for $285,000

GREENFIELD

Skyfield LLC sold property at 20 Copperfield Rd to Kristin Tess for $285,000

LV Pets LLC sold property at

415 NYS Rt 9 to Honey Do Properties LLC for $755,000

Cathy White sold property at 491 Allen Rd to Nora Burrows for $280,000

MALTA

David Quinn sold property at 43 Candlewood Dr to Erin Hayes for $562,911

Maria Conte sold property at 4 Sierra Trace to Elizabeth Bradshaw for $435,000

Jesse Flynt sold property at 91 Wineberry Lane to Samuel Tanner for $450,000

Blue Aster Lane LLC sold property at 3 Blue Aster Lane to Daniela Andrade for $585,982

MILTON

David Atwood sold property at 1000-10002 St Lawrence Dr to Aiden Strain for $425,000

David Whipple sold property at 86-88 Eastern Ave to Ashleigh Edwards for $380,000

Adam Stanton sold property at 3 Van Brummel Lane to Alexander Romanowski for $362,000

Patricia Fitzgerald sold

property at 142 South St to Moriarty Construction for $145,000

SARATOGA

Amy Pham sold property at 40 Morgans Run to Molly Nash for $285,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Dan Iftiger sold property at 17D Cherry St to James Kirkwood for $1,679,900

Patrick Kane sold property at 19 Marion Pl to James Grant for $2,000,000

Jordan Gettings sold property at 26 Walter Dr to Anthony Gallo for $537,000

Carrie Giacobbe sold property at 23 Walter Dr to Gina Sacco for $508,500

Simon Beauchamp sold property at 69 Second St to Jacob Durling for $880,000

John Urbanak sold property at 77 Van Dam St Unit 102 to Kevin Gerritt for $495,000

Travis Zielasko sold property at 41 Madison St to Mazza Fam LLC for $565,000

WILTON

Joshua Hiebel sold property at 13 Peach Tree Lane to Zachary Ahrens for $500,000

Paul Gorman sold property at 13 Killarney Ct to David Karpinski for $512,500

Forest Grove LLC sold

property at 20 Plumas Pl to Corey Harkins for $750,803

Ashley Ringler sold property at 50 Castleberry Dr. to Linda Catano for $386,000

Kyle Roberts sold property at 14 Evergreen Dr to Brandon Ruggiero for $520,000

Tracy Laven sold property at 15 Nottingham Dr to Michael Marquard for $500,000

Devon Bruce sold property at 6 Melanie Dr to Amanda Vitullo for $532,000

Brews News: Saratoga Beer Summit Returns this Winter

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Saratoga Beer Summit will return on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, bringing local favorites such as Artisanal Brew Works, Whitman Brewing, and Active Ingredient Brewing Company to the Saratoga Springs City Center.

New to the 14th iteration of the Saratoga Beer Summit will be expanded offerings that include hard seltzers, craft ciders, and malt beverage cocktails—in addition to the traditional variety of ales, lagers, IPAs, and seasonal brews.

“The Saratoga Beer Summit has always been about bringing people together over quality beverages,” said Jake Demmin, VP of sales at Townsquare

Media, in a news release. “By expanding our selection to include seltzers, ciders, and malt cocktails, we’re ensuring that everyone can find something they love, whether they’re a hophead or prefer something lighter and fruitier.”

Attendees of the summit will have the opportunity to sample dozens of beverages from local and regional producers, meet the makers behind their favorite brands, and discover new favorites. The event will also feature food from Speckled Pig, live music, and vendor booths.

For more information, including vendor lists, tickets, and the event schedule, visit saratogabeersummit.com.

Local Brewery Announces Closure

MALTA — Unified Beerworks, a taproom and kitchen located in Malta, announced last week that it will be closing its doors on Dec. 27 after a seven-year run.

“When you embark on any big adventure, you know at some point there will be an end,” the company said in a social media post. “As 2025 comes to a close, our adventure with Unified Beerworks will reach its end. We’re very proud of our

efforts over the last 7 years, and have so many incredible memories with staff, customers, and colleagues that have become friends and family to us. We thank you for all your support through these years. Our final day will be Saturday, December 27th, when we’ll come together one last time to celebrate the beautiful adventure that is and will always be, Unified.”

Unified Beerworks, which opened in October of 2018,

Saratoga Breakfast Joint Named

New York’s “Top Hole in the Wall”

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— To paraphrase the 1942 film “Casablanca,” of all the breakfast joints in all the towns in all New York State, they picked ours.

Compton’s Restaurant, a popular spot on Broadway that serves classic American breakfast and diner fare, was recently named New York’s top “hole in the wall” by The Daily Meal, a food and drink website founded by the former CEO of Forbes.com.

“Locals and travelers alike all know about Compton’s, especially those who love the track or traveling to the area for a SPAC concert,” The Daily Meal’s Jenn Carnevale wrote.

“This unassuming spot on the main drag pulls people from all over for a solid breakfast every day. Award-winning and no fuss, this is your next favorite breakfast spot.”

Compton’s, which first opened in 1984, is perhaps best known for its speedy food delivery and hearty pancakes.

Albany Airport Adding New Nonstop Flights to Fort Lauderdale

ALBANY — A new route between the Albany International Airport (ALB) and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will begin on Feb. 13, 2026, Allegiant Air announced last week.

“Seven years after Allegiant

first launched service at Albany International Airport, we’re proud to see this partnership continue to grow,” said Peter Stuto, Albany International Airport CEO. “The new Fort Lauderdale route gives Capital Region travelers another

exciting destination, especially as so many residents look to fly south during the winter and spring. We’re grateful for Allegiant’s continued commitment to ALB as we work together to expand even more in the years ahead.”

is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Jeff Mannion and Erika Anderson.

Photo via Unified Beerworks.

Logo via the Saratoga Beer Summit.

Compton’s Restaurant at 457 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

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Local Professor Hopes to Use Cutting-Edge Tech to Improve Horse Industry

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Startup Saratoga—an annual event similar to “Shark Tank” that allows local innovators to pitch their business ideas—took place, appropriately enough, at Innovation Center Saratoga last Thursday.

Five entrepreneurs presented their ideas to a packed house of business leaders, investors, mentors, and students. Of those five pitches, one was especially applicable to Saratoga Springs and its equine industry.

Riley Studebaker, a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) who focuses on advanced digital fabrication, is perhaps best known as the founder of MetaOrnate, a company that installed the first, permanent 3D-printed ceramic façade in the western hemisphere in 2024.

But Studebaker also grew up on a horse farm, and his latest ambition is to use a new method of 3D scanning and printing to better the equestrian world.

Saddles, Studebaker said, can be uncomfortable for horses, even when those saddles are designed for a specific horse. And since horses typically only wear their saddles for a relatively small amount of time, there’s not enough opportunity for the animals to break in their saddles in the way that a human might break in a new boot. That’s where 3D scanning and printing technology comes in.

Studebaker wants to fabricate “exact replicas of unique horses’ backs to passively break in saddles when not in use,” he said during his Startup Saratoga pitch.

The RPI prof acknowledged that some existing companies already provide a similar service, but he said these services were one-size-fits-all,

Wine and Spirits Shop Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

lacked customization, and don’t respond to the curvature or asymmetries of horses’ backs.

“It’s not that good because it’s not that accurate,” Studebaker said.

Studebaker’s solution is to use a combination of 3D scanning and what he called a “novel” method of 3D printing to create an uber-precise replica of horses’ backs that would allow saddles to be broken in without the horses having to do much of anything. This process of scanning and creating a horse’s back would only take about five days, Studebaker said.

And because horses are athletes with bodies that can change shape, the 3D scanning and printing service could be repeated a number of times to create up-to-date replicas of horses’ backs. Studebaker’s initial strategy would be to market these products to horse trainers while also partnering with saddle manufacturers and horse show venues. Some lucky horse owners might even be able to get one of these 3D-printed products for free.

“We want to make some and give them away as firstplace prizes for high-profile horse shows in the Saratoga region to get some customer feedback,” Studebaker said. “From there, an active subscription is $800 per scan; four scans per year.”

Although any small boost to a horse’s comfort could positively impact its performance and thus result in more prize money, Studebaker emphasized that the horse owners he’s spoken with prioritize the well-being of their animals most of all.

“Honestly, horse people just love their horses,” he said. “One of them articulated it to me in this capacity: ‘Owning a nice show horse is like owning a race car that’s also your best friend.’”

Ballston Spa National Bank Adds New VP

BALLSTON SPA — Christopher R. Dowd, president and CEO of Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) recently announced that Matt Becker has joined the bank as its new vice president, wealth management solutions officer.

In his new role, Becker will focus on delivering personalized financial solutions to clients with an emphasis on investment management, estate planning, tax strategies, and comprehensive wealth preservation. He will also help to ensure that BSNB’s wealth management offerings meet the diverse needs of individuals and families across the region by engaging with the community,

participating in local events, and forging new partnerships.

Prior to joining BSNB, Becker spent nearly a decade at Arrow Bank, most recently serving as an assistant vice president of retirement programs and plan administration.

“Matt understands that wealth management is about more than numbers – it’s about helping clients achieve what matters most to them,” said Jeff Goliber, vice president, director of wealth management solutions at BSNB. “His depth of experience in retirement planning and his collaborative approach will enhance our ability to provide thoughtful, personalized financial strategies for every stage of life.”

Ballston Spa National Bank is a community bank headquartered in Ballston Spa.

Saratoga Day Spa Gets New Owners

The Saratoga Day Spa—located at 376 Broadway, Suite 21 in downtown Saratoga Springs— recently celebrated its new ownership at a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. The business is now owned by Kierra Bertrand, who “aims to provide high-quality, reasonably priced services that help clients look and feel their best,” the chamber said. The racetrackthemed Saratoga Day Spa was first founded in 2016. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

Spectators prepare to hear business pitches at Startup Saratoga, an annual event that occurred this year at Innovation Center Saratoga in Ballston Spa. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

Photo of Matt Becker provided.

Jones & 50 Wine and Spirits celebrated its grand re-opening under new ownership with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 21 hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. The store is located at 4208 NY-50 in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided by the chamber.

Senior Ethan Passage earns Eagle Scout, highest honor in Boy Scouts of America achievement

A milestone more than a decade in the making, Schuylerville High School senior Ethan Passage earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America and an honor attained by only a small percentage of all Scouts nationwide. For Passage, the journey began in first grade as a young Cub Scout.

By fifth grade, he had advanced into Boy Scouts, where he began working steadily toward merit badges, leadership milestones, and the ultimate goal he set for himself early on: Eagle Scout.

“It’s been seven years of hard work,” said Passage. “Being able to finish what I started means everything to me,” Passage said. “I gained a lot of friendships, and it was really about the people around me who helped me get there.”

To earn Eagle Scout, candidates must complete a

capstone service project that demonstrates leadership, project management, community engagement, and perseverance. Passage knew he wanted his project to connect with his long-standing interest in animals, the environment, and public health. The inspiration struck during horseback rides along the Saratoga Siege Trail, a flat, half-mile walking trail that runs beside Fish Creek and connects Route 4 and Evans Street.

“I was riding the trail on my horses and getting eaten alive by mosquitoes,” Passage said. “It made me think—maybe there’s a way to help both the trail and the environment.”

Passage’s answer was bat houses, also the title of his project. He says New York’s bat population has been struggling in recent years, and lower numbers contribute to increased mosquito activity. Passage realized that providing safe nesting spaces could help support the bat

population while also making the trail more enjoyable for residents and visitors. He proposed, planned, organized, and led the installation of 15 bat houses along the Saratoga Siege Trail.

Passage secured funding from donations—including contributions from his grandparents and mother—and used tools his family already had in their garage. The Village of Victory also played a key role, offering support as the project aligned with the village’s ongoing restoration efforts on the trail.

“It makes me very proud,” he said. “Seeing this project get done is definitely rewarding. When I walk down the trail and see the bat houses, I say to myself, ‘Wow, I did that!’”

Passage’s successful board of review is now complete and he is expected to be officially awarded the Eagle Scout rank by the beginning of the next calendar

year. After graduating from Schuylerville, he plans to pursue a pre-veterinary bachelor

of science degree, with the long-term goal of working in emergency veterinary care.

New Principal for Schuylerville High

by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY

Schuylerville High School is once again searching for a new principal after Mark Brooks resigned effective Dec. 1.

The announcement was made by Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman on Nov. 24. The announcement said that Brooks was resigning for “personal reasons.”

“I understand this news is unexpected but can assure you that the high school building and district will continue to run seamlessly during this time of transition,” Dr. Sherman said. “We wish Mr. Brooks the best

moving forward.”

In his place, Dr. Sherman said Mark Doody will serve as interim high school principal. Doody was the Hudson Falls Central School District Superintendent for 13 years and retired from the district in 2015. Since retirement, Doody has served in various interim roles throughout the state.

Brooks’ hiring was approved by the school board in May 2025 to replace longtime principal James Ducharme who left Schuylerville in July to serve as superintendent for the Cambridge Central School District. Brooks’ first day at Schuylerville High School was July 1.

Support Local on Small Business Saturday

at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

HIGH ROCK PARK

SATURDAYS

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

Celebrate

Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025 by visiting the Saratoga Farmers’ Market at Wilton Mall! The market has been a hub for the community for 47 years, connecting shoppers with local growers, producers, and artisans.

With close to 60 vendors every week, you’ll find fresh produce, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, flowers, holiday décor, local spirits, gifts, specialty items and so much more—all perfect for your holiday table or gift shopping. Small Business Saturday is the ideal time to shop local and support the community, while discovering unique products you won’t find anywhere else.

The market is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the holiday season. Live music and family-friendly activities add a festive atmosphere, making your visit more than just a shopping trip— it’s a community experience.

Stay tuned for your holiday gift-giving guide at the market and don’t miss the opportunity to meet guest vendors offering unique, local items just in time for the season throughout December!

Take a peek at what is happening at the market and mark your calendar for upcoming events, music, cooking demos and more.

For more information on vendors, activities, and specials, visit saratogafarmersmarket.org, join the newsletter and follow on social media.

Market News November 29th:

• Guest holiday vendors begin November 29th

• Live Music with Saratoga Sounds

• Yoga Saturdays at the Market with Himanee & Yoga Mandali located in the movie theater foyer at 10 am

• Sponsor a snowflake to benefit the market $5

• Merch (SALE) & gift certificates – support local for your holiday gifts

COMING SOON:

• Family Activity Table with Saratoga Springs Mobile Library December 6 and 20th

• LIVE Cooking Demo ‘Fresh Eats with CDPHP’ December 13th with Brenna Kavakos from Cornell Cooperative Extension

• Ugly Sweater Day/Party at the Market + Stories with Santa December 20th

NOTE:

• CALLING all local crafters, artists & authors to apply to be a guest for the holiday season (email manager@saratogafarmersmarket.org)

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open: Saturdays | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wilton Mall, Food Court, at 3065 NY-50, Saratoga Springs. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ SaratogaFarmersMarket. And don’t forget to join the market’s FREE weekly newsletter.

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS TURKEY SHEPHERD’S PIE

YIELDS: 4-6 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 45 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 medium onion, chopped small

• 3 cups leftover turkey, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 1/2 cups leftover carrots, chopped into bite size pieces

• 1 1/2 cups leftover green beans, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1/2 cup frozen peas

• 1/2 to 1 cup leftover gravy , * see note

• 2 cups leftover stuffing

• 4 cups leftover mashed potato

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the onion and cook until it starts start to soften, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in the turkey, carrots and green beans and peas and cook until heated through, then stir in the gravy.

Pour the turkey mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish.

Top with the stuffing and smooth to an even layer, then top with the mashed potato.

Place the casserole dish onto a baking sheet in case it bubbles over and bake for 15-20 until the top is browned.

Recipe and recipe photo by Recipe adapted from Culinary Ginger

Photos by Pattie Garrett.

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello FoodiemyFriends

It is amazing to think that the holiday season is here. Planning for family gatherings and meals can be stressful times during this time of year. We strive for the Norman Rockwell experience of perfect times, perfect food and respectful conversation. Reality is for many people, family gatherings during the holidays are rarely stressfree. I tell my Thanksgiving story every year because it is one that we reflect on and smile. Thanksgiving would not be complete without my real-life story of Grandma and the Turkey. It was 1993 when our children; Johnny age 2 and Aubrey 5 months old at the time, would make the annual trek with Paula and I to Grandma and Grandpa’s house to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and watch football. To begin; let me explain I am a Giants fan and so is my motherin-law. Therefore, watching the Cowboys is not one of our favorite things to do. However, her son is a fan and so is my sister-in-laws husband. Yep, two Cowboy fans in the same house and they do not like each other! I love football so I watched but the room was silent because the two brother-in-law do not speak to each other. They were holding their feelings down to make my mother-in-law happy. As the game was being watched, my mother-in-law was busy making a huge feast for all to enjoy. She was very nervous because she wanted everyone to get along. We always ate after the game and this particular game one was a tight one. Most Cowboy fans may want to stop reading now. With just seconds left in the game, the Miami Dolphins lined up to make a game winning field

“I SEE” SAID THE Turkey

goal and it was blocked by the Cowboys. The brother-in-laws were silent. I wanted to groan with disappointment, but held back because of the tension. All of a sudden one of the Cowboys (Leon Lett) chased the block field goal and touched it. “Oh nooo!” Well, the Dolphins got another chance to kick the field goal and won. Half of the house wanted to celebrate but my mother-in-law and I remained solemn. It has been called the greatest Thanksgiving Game ever played. As the game ended, my mother-in-law continued working with my Paula to complete the many dishes all cooking at once. There was a shout from the kitchen and Grandma announced that she had lost her glasses and could not see without them. Immediately, each of the brothers-in-law was pressed into service to find the glasses. These were not just any glasses; they were big and black and hard to lose but there were no glasses to be found. We looked everywhere. Grandma was close to tears when she asked me to check on and baste the turkey. This was a big turkey at 28lbs and it smelled great. I grabbed my son Johnny and the baster, which he took charge of, and opened the oven to show him

Best Sweet Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking dish

• 3 to 4 large sweet potatoes (about 1 ¾ pounds), peeled and cubed

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ brown sugar, packed

• ½ stick (4 tablespoons

INSTRUCTIONS

the turkey. He said “look Daddy, the turkey can see better”. Yep, he found the glasses neatly melted in perfect harmony with the bird so it looked like he had eyes! I started laughing and everyone joined in. Needless to say we had ham and lasagna but no turkey. It didn’t matter because the rest of the day was perfect. Through the fun and sometimes stressful events that can happen during the holidays –especially when we want it to be perfect; it can turn out to be a wonderful family gathering. Among our greatest and most treasured memories are the ones that are based in the kitchen or around a meal. As you get ready this season for your festivities and feasts, stop into Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. Pick up roasters, basters, thermometers, and more for your meals. You can have that Norman Rockwell family gathering. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving Day. Remember, my Foodie Friends that “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

Take Care, John & Paula

• ½ cup milk

• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

TOPPING

unsalted butter, melted

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup chopped pecans.

1. For the sweet potatoes: Add 1 3/4 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.

2. For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.

3. Whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking dish (2 quart dish)

4. For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Bake until mostly set in the center and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen at foodnetwork.com

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Baluster, Banister

A baluster is a short pillar that supports a handrail. The balusters on the deck were secured with small screws.

A banister is the handrail on a staircase. We slid down the banister when we were children.

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

This Week’s Events: NOV. 28 - DEC 4

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Santa’s Playland

Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake | 5 – 11 p.m. Open to the public on Wednesdays – Sundays. Toys for Toga will be collecting donations on December 12 and December 13. The event will be open through January 4. Admission is free. Event is drive through only.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

24TH Annual

Christopher Dailey Foundation 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot

Downtown Saratoga Springs, 8:30 a.m. Packet pickup will take place at the Saratoga Hilton on Wednesday November 26 between 4 – 8 p.m. and Thursday between 6:30 – 8:15 a.m. The course starts at City Hall and finishes on the corner of Route 50 and North Broadway. Learn more and register here: https://www. christopherdaileyfoundation. com/turkey-trot-2022-1.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Holiday Art, Craft & More

Clifton Park Center Mall, Clifton Park | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fairs with over 50 amazing vendors attending along with live music. Additional dates: Saturdays December 13, Sunday December 14, Saturday December 20, and Sunday December 21. Free admission. Hosted by Friends & Families Muscular Disorders Foundation. We are also

seeking community support for a non-perishable food drive to benefit the local food pantry; please drop off your donations at any of our upcoming events. For more information call or text Mark 585-519-1917.

Art Exhibition - A Brush with Magical Realism

79 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs | 4 – 8 p.m. Artist Talk 6 p.m. and November 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kelly Jean Smith has created a new series of oil paintings made possible by a 2025 Saratoga Arts Regrant which explores narrative illustration, the singular female image, and the space between joy and sorrow through expressive color and playful composition. Future prints will be made available to benefit Pitney Farm Food Insecurity Program.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Pet Photos with Santa Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event is open to pets, children and families. A $25. donation covers the sitting fee, digital downloading and printing rights. Services are being donated by Ashley Wilbur Photography. Photos will be sent within one week via email. Appointments strongly encouraged. Walk-ins cash or check only. Register online. Gateway House of Peace is an end-of-life facility for those who have been diagnosed as terminally ill and have less than three months to live and who cannot stay comfortably at home. Twenty-four care is provided at no cost. Gateway receives no insurance reimbursements or public funding and relies on fundraising and community support.

50th Annual Holiday Craft Marketplace

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Packed with vendors selling handmade jewelry, specialty food items, and other crafts perfect for holiday gift-giving. In addition to gift shopping, you can bring the kids to visit Santa and enjoy free face painting with the elf volunteers! All proceeds help the Saratoga Center for the Family battle child abuse and neglect in the community. Each year, this nonprofit organization provides more than 3,000 children and families in Saratoga County with the support and counseling they need to cope with the wounds of domestic violence. For more information on the Holiday Craft Marketplace, visit https:// saratogacff.org/craft-show.

Winter Wonderland

Art Market

Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. There will be over 50 artists participating in this year’s event. Shop small this holiday season and find oneof-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list, all while supporting local artists and artisans. The market has everything from pottery to jewelry to paintings to candles. There will photo ops with the Grinch and the chance to have your gifts wrapped by Saratoga Arts’ staff. Check out the artists below who will be joining us on the day!

Brookside Museum

Holiday Market

Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa |The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is celebrating the 25th year of our annual Artisan Market, which

will be open until December 24, 2025. The opening of the market, on Small Business Saturday, will feature holiday music performed by the Ballston Spa High School Orchestra, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. This annual market features exclusively handmade and handcrafted products created by local artisans. Items featured at the market will include soaps, lotions, ornaments, jewelry, syrups, scarves, ceramics, hats, and much, much more! The 2025 hours are: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12 – 4 p.m.; Fridays 12 -5 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Holiday Concert

Historic First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. As part of our new organ dedication concert series, experience classical and holiday favorites performed by a thrilling Horn Quartet accompanied by Organ. Featuring Gustav Holst’s Chorale from Jupiter from The Planets, G.F. Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah, J.S. Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and C.M. von Weber’s Overture to Der Freischutz. Holiday favorites include Angels We Have Heard on High, Arranged for Horn Quartet and Organ by Farrell Goehring, Joy to the World and O Come, O Come, Immanuel. Patrice Malatesttinic, Amy Baker, Sam Kennedy and Mallorie Meyer in concert with Organist, Farrell Goehring. Presented without charge to the public. Donations gratefully accepted toward the Bell Tower Restoration.

Concert – Mozart & More

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church | 3 p.m. Saratoga Chamber Players Concert will feature cellist Ashley Bathgate, violinist Jill Levey and violist David Rose. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the show or visit, saratogachamberplayers.org.

MONDAY,

DECEMBER 1

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45, followed by this month’s program at 7 p.m. “School Days,” will be presented by Charlene DuBuque, Education Director at the Saratoga County History Center. Charlene’s talk will highlight Galway’s one-room schoolhouses and their role in rural community life incorporating engaging personal stories. She will trace the evolution of education from colonial times to centralized school districts. 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, DECEMBER 2

Virtual Author Talk with Sue Hincenbergs

Clifton Park Halfmoon Library ZOOM Program | 2 p.m. Buckle up for a wild ride and chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss The Retirement Plan, in which the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo is their husbands. What ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org.

Catholic Daughters Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd. Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Members will gather to pray the Rosary, with refreshments and fellowship to follow. Our business meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. If you are a practicing Catholic woman interested in joining us please plan to attend. Reminder to members, please bring an unwrapped toy for Christmas toy drive.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

Baked 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, Au Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Poetry Reading

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | Doors open

UPCOMING Events

Fall Food Drive

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is hosting a Fall Food Drive to benefit Lifeworks Community Action. As winter approaches, SCHC seeks to support our community by raising funds and gathering food items to support those facing food insecurity. Please join us in generosity this holiday season. Funds can be donated directly to Lifeworks Community Action at their website, https://www.lifeworks. org/. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off during museum hours, TuesdaysSundays, from 12-4 p.m. Most needed items include canned fruit and vegetables, pasta, rice, oatmeal, mac and cheese, canned tuna, canned chicken,

for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Carol Graser. An open-mic poetry reading will follow. Jeannine Laverty and Austen Halpern-Graser will be hosting. The cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. 518-583-0022.

Pulp City Comedy

The Wood Theater, 207 Glen St, Glens Falls | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Get ready to laugh ‘til you cry as Pulp City Comedy,

and peanut butter. Donations will be accepted through January 1, 2026.

Stretch Your Budget Sale

On Friday and Saturday December 5 and 6, the Old Stone Church will hold its Stretch Your Budget sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 159 Stone Church Road (town of Milton) Ballston Spa. New and next to new items will be available for a cash donation. Some new items will be priced. For additional information call the church number 518-5831002. A parking lot is available behind the church.

Tang Baazar

Held at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This event brings student creativity into the marketplace, with more than 50 students selling wares, including art, jewelry, clothing, and pottery. Friday, December 5, 3:30 to 6 p.m.

the Capital Region’s favorite improv group, hits the stage for completely unscripted, highenergy comedy! No scripts. No safety net. Just fast, funny, fearless improv from a dynamic cast that includes seasoned performers, stand-up comics, musicians, artists, and actors— some trained for years, others freshly minted in the art of the unexpected. Together, they create something totally unique each and every night. Visit, https://www.pulpcitycomedy. com/upcomingshows for full details, updates, and ticket links.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

39th Annual Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk

Downtown Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with our traditional tree lighting ceremony, which will be especially heartwarming this year. The Saratoga Springs Cheerleaders and dancers from The Dance Lab will bring in Santa with a parade of holiday spirit! We are honored to have children from Make-A-Wish and their families join us to

help light the tree, illuminating the holiday spirit and bringing joy to this festive season. Following the lighting, children will have the opportunity to visit Santa in his Cottage! Enjoy over 25 sites with free entertainment, music and sights to see. Celebrate until 9 p.m. throughout downtown Saratoga Springs and experience why we are proud to be the #1 Most Festive Christmas Town in the USA. Please visit www. saratogaspringsdowntown.com for more details.

Free to attend and open to the public. While each student vendor will have their own payment system, visitors should expect most students to accept payments via Venmo. Tang publications will also be discounted for in-person sales. The book sale runs Tuesday-Friday, December 2–5; discounts apply to purchases made in the Museum, with no shipping available. For more information, contact the Visitors Services Desk at tang@ skidmore.edu or 518-580-8080, or visit the Tang website at https://tang.skidmore.edu.

Holiday Opera “La bohème”

Celebrate the holidays with the original RENT — a story of young artists in love, from first blush to dying breath. This holiday season, Opera Saratoga invites you to be swept away by the romance, laughter, and heartbreak of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, “La bohème.” In this special staged concert,

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the Skidmore Chorus and members of the Excelsior Vocal Ensemble joins forces with the most exciting rising stars from the Juilliard School and the Metropolitan Opera to bring to life the unforgettable arias, soaring ensembles, and rich choral moments that have enchanted audiences for generations. Single tickets are on sale now. The concert will be held on December 5 at 7 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall 25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Single tickets are on sale now at www.atproctors.org.

Annual Holiday Market

Join us for our Annual Holiday Market at Balet Flowers &

Design on Saturday & Sunday, December 6 and 7. Start your holiday shopping at our festive open house featuring local artisans, tastings from area vendors, snacks, and hot cider. Our holiday arrangements are handmade including wreaths, kissing balls, and boxwood trees. There will be local pottery, jewelry, soaps, gifts, sale items and so much more! Please bring a canned good to donate to a local food pantry. The event will be held in our Flower and Arts Barn as well as in our heated greenhouse. 5065 Nelson Ave Ext, Malta. Call 518-584-8555 or email baletflowers@gmail.com with any questions! We are open every day 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Holiday Guide

Holiday Guide

Whoa! Yeah! Motley Crue is Coming to SPAC

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Hedonistic heavy metal rockers Motley Crue will perform at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 29, 2006, Live Nation announced recently.

Crue’s SPAC stop on their “Return of Carnival of Sins Tour” will include opening acts Tesla (the hard rock group, not the car company) and Extreme.

The Los Angeles-based band has amassed more than 100 million album sales, 22 Top40 mainstream rock hits, and 3 Grammy nominations during their storied career. The band’s mythology has continued to grow in recent years with a pair

of streaming hits: “The Dirt,” a biographical Netflix movie about the group’s history, and “Pam & Tommy,” a Hulu series

about drummer Tommy Lee’s marriage to Pamela Anderson.

Tickets for the SPAC show are currently on sale via spac.org.

Take Me Down to the Spa City: Guns N’ Roses Coming to SPAC

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

— Once known as “the world’s most dangerous band,” Guns N’ Roses will perform amongst mineral springs and pine trees at the bucolic Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 26.

The group’s global 2026 tour also includes stops at a number of stadiums, including MetLife in New Jersey, the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Guns N’ Roses made their mark on music history with their 1987 debut album “Appetite

for Destruction,” which featured rock anthems “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Paradise City,” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine.” The record ranks as one of the best-selling albums of all time in the United States, shipping around 18 million units. The group’s success continued into the 1990s with a series of charttopping albums: “G N’ R Lies,” “Use Your Illusion I,” and “Use Your Illusion II.” Today, nearly 40 years after the release of their first album, the group averages around 27 million listeners each month on Spotify.

Tickets for the Guns N’ Roses’ SPAC show will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.

One-Day Marketplace Returns

to Skidmore: Art, Jewelry, Clothing,

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Tang Bazaar will return to the Skidmore College campus on Dec. 5, allowing more than 50 student vendors to sell their original artwork, pottery, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and other wares to hundreds of expected shoppers.

The one-day marketplace will run from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery. The event is open to the public. Although each vendor will have their own payment system, most will accept Venmo.

and More

A few highlights of this year’s bazaar will be spoon jewelry (which student organizer Sophie Schulman-Cahn said has been a bestseller for the past few years), hand-painted calendars, handmade leather goods, chainmail jewelry, and even an original novel.

“Last year, about 800 people attended the Tang Bazaar, making it our most attended event,” Schulman-Cahn told Saratoga TODAY. “Many students have told me that it is their favorite Skidmore event, and I feel very lucky to be a part of making it happen this year!”

For more information, visit tang.skidmore.edu/ calendar/2705-2025-tang-bazaar.

Image via Live Nation.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Image via Live Nation.

New Book Spotlights the Revolutionary Schuyler Sisters

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler had just reached their early 20s when their country home in present-day Schuylerville was incinerated.

“On October 11, surrounded and desperate, his army depleted by casualties, [General] Burgoyne petulantly put the torch to Schuyler’s house, barns, and mills, reducing everything to ashes and charred timber,” writes Amanda Vaill in her new book, “Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution.”

“On the thirteenth he began negotiations for capitulation, and on the seventeenth his entire army of nearly six thousand men, seven thousand muskets, and forty-two cannon—in addition to tents, blankets, and other military provisions—was surrendered to Horatio Gates at a meeting place ‘150 rods south’ of the still smoking ruins of Schuyler’s estate.”

The Schuyler sisters not only bore witness, but also participated in a turbulent time of war, death, and the pursuit of a republic. The odds seemed to be always stacked against them, just as the ragtag colonists were thought to have little chance of success against the British Empire—that is, until Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga changed everyone’s fortunes.

The remarkable story of the Schuylers, especially the glamorous Angelica and the steadfast Elizabeth (wife to Alexander Hamilton), have been recounted time and again, most famously in the “Hamilton” musical and in Ron Chernow’s brilliant biography, “Alexander Hamilton.” But there’s often been a tendency to cast these characters in supporting roles, relegating them to shiny accessories.

The historical record reveals Angelica and Elizabeth to be fascinating figures in their own right; well-read, insightful, and influential women living in a time when women’s ambitions were restricted. Vaill, a bestselling author and Emmy-nominated screenwriter, explores their stories in her new book.

In advance of her Dec. 3

appearance at the Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, Vaill spoke with Saratoga TODAY about her new tome. Below is our interview, which has been edited for length and clarity.

Saratoga TODAY: Of all the things you could have written about, why the Schuyler sisters?

Amanda Vaill: If you look at my past publications, you’ll notice maybe that what I seem to be attracted to are these kind of turning point moments in history when things are changing. The ground is shifting under everyone’s feet… I’m attracted to this like bees to honey and I like thinking about the way people interact with those moments; how they’re caught up in them, how much they can influence them or not, how much they are affected by them. And in this case, I had these two women who did something so different from what they would have been expected to do. They didn’t just marry the right guy, they married the wrong guy [laughs]. They married really wrong guys, and one of them actually so much so that she had to elope, and her parents threatened to disown her. Of course, they didn’t. But Alexander Hamilton, even though Philip Schuyler became enamored of him…he was a real outsider. And the fact that these women decided, ‘Oh, I think I’ll cast my lot in with this guy,’...I thought that was awfully intriguing.

ST: I’d love to talk a little about Eliza. On paper, Angelica’s life seems so exciting and romantic, but Eliza always seems like someone who gets cast as a dull background character.

AV: Oh, you have put your finger right on it.

ST: What makes Eliza more interesting than perhaps we’ve been led to believe?

AV: If I may say so, I think a lot of historians who’ve looked at [Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler] are as enthralled by Angelica’s flirtatious charm as men in her own time were, and I think they all kind of want to date her… But the fact is, [when] these very same people think about Eliza, ‘Well, she was a good housekeeper. She could do the household finances. She could bear a bazillion children. She could do all of these things. They’re

not very glamorous. Don’t I wish I had that person at home to do all my stuff for me.’ I feel as if people have willfully not paid attention to the evidence in front of their eyes. She is a beautiful woman. She was as beautiful as her sister. In some respects, maybe more so… They’re ignoring the things that she did to help Hamilton’s career, and it’s not just by being a hostess, although she was one. When people maintain that she wanted Hamilton to leave the government, they’re only relying on one witness for this… She also, of course, helped Hamilton with drafting his political papers and memoranda. She was there when he wrote the memoranda that justified the Bank of the USA. And in fact, [she’s] probably the person who read all of the horrific, thick tomes about economic history because it’s her name in those books, not his… She has an incredible ability to run things. Once Hamilton is dead, she’s able to collect all of his papers, which is an extraordinary undertaking. This little woman is traveling all up and down the eastern seaboard copying letters… She ran an orphanage for 20 years, an entirely woman-run nonprofit, and got it a state charter. She got money from the state. She got bills passed that would enable it to receive funding. She did all of that. This woman is really pretty formidable.

ST: Near us, we have the Schuyler family’s country estate. Could you talk about why you think these types of sites are important? If you go to the estate, what can you learn about the family and about the people who lived there?

AV: The thing that’s really stunning about going to the historical residence is the scale that life was lived on in this country. If you go to England or any of those stately houses, they’re Downton Abbey. They’re giant, huge things. Even the grandest places here are not that imposing. It’s a big house that you could kind of manage by yourself. I mean, you couldn’t manage it by yourself if you had to do all the cleaning and everything yourself and keep things up to the standards that people wanted, and also take care of all

the agricultural work that went along with them because these were working farms and they needed a lot of attention. But they’re not immodest. There’s a scale that’s human about them, and it makes you suddenly realize that these are people that lived at a scale that’s a little less grandiose than you might imagine, given the fact that Philip Schuyler owned thousands and thousands of acres of New York State… The other thing is the relationship that the houses have to the land around them. When you go to see them, you can see how the people lived in them and related to their surroundings in a way that you wouldn’t if you had never seen it. And of course, in the case of the Schuyler Mansion—where so much of the furniture has been reassembled or they’ve made real efforts to replicate some of the objects that they had to make the house appear, at least in part, the way it might have when [the Schuylers] were there—you get a sense of: What was the material texture of life for these people? What kind of beds did they sleep in? How many people slept in a bedroom? All that kind of stuff is fascinating.

ST: Based on your research, what do you think the Saratoga estate meant to the family?

AV: Oh, a lot. The first house, the one that was burned by Burgoyne, Catherine

Schuyler was really fond of that house. She loved it. I think it must have caused her terrible pain when it was burned. But [Philip] rebuilt it pretty much as fast as he could. Right after it was destroyed, he used Army carpenters and construction people and he really got that house put up pretty quickly. It’s grander now than it was because originally, when it was first built, the floors of the second story were the ceiling of the first story. They weren’t putting insulation and layers of stuff in between. It was just, ‘Get something put up here quickly.’ Because they wanted to have a place there. He had all of that real estate and all of the farms and the mills and the fisheries along the river there, and I think it was important to him to be able to be close to them to supervise them. But the family also appears to have had a real fondness for the house and the country because Albany was not New York City, but it was a pretty bustling small city. And Saratoga was just the country, and I think they loved it the same way people do now.

Amanda Vaill will appear in person at the Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Her book about the Schuyler sisters, “Pride and Pleasure,” was released on Oct. 25 and is available everywhere books are sold.

Book cover of “Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution” via the publisher, Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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Week of November 28 – December 4 , 2025

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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 11/18/2025, duly adopted the following resolution. RESOLUTION 343-2025 ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW IDENTIFIED AS INTRODUCTORY NO. 3, PRINT NO. 1 OF 2025, ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 7 OF 1977, AS LAST

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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 11/18/2025, duly adopted the following resolution.

RESOLUTION 342-2025

ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW IDENTIFIED AS INTRODUCTORY NO.

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— Earlier this month, 22 Saratoga Springs High School student-athletes participated in a special National Signing Day ceremony, signifying their commitment to play sports at colleges and universities.

Below is a list of the studentathletes, where they are going, and what sport they will play:

• Ted Alba: Lacrosse at Farmingdale State

• Sarah Berls: Girls Lacrosse at University of Connecticut

• Lily Caramadre: Rowing at Stetson University

• Jack Covell: Baseball at Suffolk University

• Braeden Crowe: Baseball at SUNY New Paltz

• Lucia DeVito: Soccer at LeMoyne College

• Gianna DiMaggio: Diving at University of Richmond

• Ava Goodman: Soccer at

in National Signing Day

LeMoyne College

• Olivia Goodman: Soccer at LeMoyne College

• Emilia Hall: Field Hockey at Hamilton College

• Mia Khazin: Field Hockey at Quinnipiac University

• Cathryn Kolligian: Girls Lacrosse at University of Tampa

• Alex Landau: Baseball at Siena College

• Nia Law: Softball at RPI

• Olivia Lill: Rowing at University of Central Florida

• Esther Lodico: Field Hockey at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

• Colin Mack: Baseball at Northeastern

• Brady Mills: Baseball at William & Mary

• Jack Rigabar: Baseball at Yale University

• Kari Reilly: Rowing at University of Washington

• Raul Rodriguez: Baseball at Miami Dade College

• Edward Tolan: Lacrosse at RPI

Horse Racing Fans Raise $18K for Injured Saratoga Jockey

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Springs native Dylan Davis, who earned 21 first-place finishes and more than $2.6 million in earnings riding at the Saratoga Race Course in 2025, is sidelined indefinitely following a frightening spill during a race at the Aqueduct Racetrack on Nov. 14.

The jockey suffered a host of injuries, including nine fractured ribs, a collapsed left lung, and a broken right collarbone.

Last week, Dylan’s brother Robbie Jr. created a GoFundMe to help pay for the medical bills, physical therapy, rehab, and living expenses that Dylan will endure while being unable to ride. The horse racing world responded to this call for aid by contributing $18,190 in just a handful of

days, far surpassing the requested $12,000 goal. 151 donations were made, meaning that an average of more than $120 was donated by each contributor.

“We are incredibly moved by the outpouring of love, generosity, and support for Dylan over the past few days,” Robbie Jr. wrote on behalf of the Davis family after donations had poured in. “Thanks to each and every one of you, we reached— and exceeded—the fundraising goal much faster than we ever imagined. Because of your overwhelming kindness, we are closing donations, as the need has been met. Dylan is truly overwhelmed by the racing community, friends, family, and supporters who stepped forward without hesitation. Thank you for lifting his spirits during one of the toughest moments of his career.”

Robbie Jr. also provided an update on his brother’s health, writing that “despite the severity of his injuries, Dylan’s vitals remain strong. He has been hospitalized since November 14th and is expected to be released in the next few days.”

The Davis family has been prominent in the New York horse racing scene, especially in Saratoga, for decades. Dylan and his sister Katie (another jockey who was featured in the Netflix docuseries “Race for the Crown”) grew up near the Saratoga Race Course, where they fell in love with the sport thanks to their father, Robbie Davis, who was a popular jockey in New York in the 1980s. In addition to Dylan and Katie, the Davis family also includes Jacqueline (aka Jackie, a jockey based in the Finger Lakes) and Edmund (aka Eddie), a rising horse trainer.

St. Clement’s Boys Basketball Scores

Here are the scores for the Saratoga St. Clement’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) boys basketball teams:

• St. Clements 4th: 37

• Clifton Park 4th A team: 22

• High Scorers

• Luke Longo: 12

• Vinny DuFusco: 10

• St. Clements 4th: 36

• Clifton Park 3rd A team: 24

• High Scorers

• Luke Longo: 16

• Teddy Shmulsky: 8

The Saratoga Springs High School student-athletes who participated in a National Signing Day ceremony on Nov. 12. Photo via the Saratoga Springs City School District.

Week of November 28 – December 4 , 2025

Saratoga Horse Breeding Farm Thriving

by The New York Racing Association (NYRA)

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kristen and Matt Esler’s Thirty Year Farm, founded in 2018 in Saratoga Springs, is well on its way to becoming one of the top New York breeding outfits.

Matt Esler ran a t-shirt business at Saratoga Race Course in his teens with Kristen among his first employees. They were soon married, and on their 30th wedding anniversary, put in an offer on a property they would aptly name Thirty Year Farm. Less than a decade later, the boutique operation is home to 15 broodmares, including Evening Primrose, the dam of Cosmic Candy Girl, who finished second in her stakes debut in Nov. 13’s $125,000 Key Cents at Aqueduct Racetrack.

“I remember her from the beginning,” Kristen Esler told the New York Racing Association (NYRA). “I’m there for each and every baby that’s delivered. Evening Primrose is a wonderful mother and usually it’s quick. I was still toweling off her first colt for us when he got up and gave me a big fat liphe popped up that fast. Cosmic Candy Girl wasn’t as fast as he was, but she was a close second. Beautiful conformation from the word ‘go.’ I enjoy all of them, but Evening Primrose is such a classy mare and a great mom.

“It never gets old to watch them find their feet and figure out how to nurse for the first time and develop that relationship with their mom,” Esler added. “It’s absolutely beautiful. You really don’t mind getting up in the middle of the night when you get to watch that happen.”

The Eslers expanded their broodmare program significantly at the 2021 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, where they purchased Achalaya for $725,000 and Evening Primrose for $270,000.

Achalaya, by Bellamy Road, was acquired in foal with eventual multiple stakes-placed New York-bred Charlotte’s Heart [by Authentic]. She is the dam of Casa Creed – a New York fan

favorite known as the ‘Mayor of Saratoga’ for his 9-5-0-2 record over seven seasons of racing at the Spa that included backto-back scores in the Grade 1 Fourstardave Handicap in 2022-23.

Esler, a lifelong racing fan and a regular at the rail at the Spa, recalls the significance of seeing the equine stars of the sport up close.

“Easy Goer and Pat Day on Travers Day - I remember being so excited to see them. It was like seeing a hero,” she said of the chestnut, who counted the Wood Memorial, Belmont Stakes, Whitney, Travers, Woodward and Jockey Club Gold Cup among his Grade 1 wins in 1989. “That’s part of why we purchased the dam of Casa Creed. He stopped running when he was eight and everyone in Saratoga loved him and there’s great stories attached to him. We were so excited to purchase Achalaya. That was our first really big purchase when we decided to make a change.”

Evening Primrose, purchased in foal to Justify, ticked a necessary box for Esler.

“I was not leaving that sale without a Galileo mare,” Esler said. “He’d had so much success as a broodmare sire, and I wanted some foreign blood. I am very cognizant of too much in-breeding, and I thought that it might be helpful in developing sturdier animals.”

The chestnut mare, bred and campaigned by Coolmore in the care of trainer Aidan O’Brien, hails from a strong family as her third dam is Reinede-Course mare Weekend Surprise, who produced the pair of multiple graded stakeswinning influential stallions

A.P. Indy - a Hall of Famer - and Summer Squall. Her second dam, Weekend Storm, produced multiple Grade 1-winning $3 million earner Court Vision, who captured the 2011 Breeders’ Cup Mile.

Thirty Year Farm has seen their investment pay off in a big way at recent sales, in particular with Achalaya.

The aforementioned Charlotte’s Heart sold for $720,000 as Thirty Year Farm’s first offering at the 2023

Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale when purchased by Charlotte Weber’s Live Oak Plantation. Achalaya has since produced a New Yorkbred Curlin filly that brought $500,000 at the 2024 FasigTipton Kentucky October Yearling Sale.

Thirty Year Farm enjoyed tremendous success at this year’s Keeneland September Yearling Sale in selling a pair of registered New York-breds for a combined total of more than $1 million.

Hip 207, a Constitution colt out of Walking Miracle, sold to Case Clay Thoroughbred Management for $675,000; while Hip 231, a filly by Life Is Good out of Achalaya, went to Repole Stable for $350,000.

The Eslers also enjoyed local success this summer at the Fasig-Tipton New York-bred Yearling Sale with Hip 522, a Street Sense filly out of Evening Primrose, who was hammered down for $400,000.

Thirty Year Farm has recently made three important additions to their broodmare band, an investment Esler attributes to the good people they’ve surrounded themselves with, including Thirty Year’s property manager and farm advisor Jeff Raine and Hedgewood Farm’s Carson Asbury, along with a strong farm staff led by farm manager Lolly LaRue.

“The beauty of it all is the trust network that we’ve built,” Esler said. “People who have been with us from the beginning that have taken care of us and guided us.

“Once we had the people in place, we felt a lot more comfortable making the higher-end purchases that you’ve seen recently,” Esler added. “We’ve changed and grown because I believe in the people that are here.”

One of those key people is Lolly LaRue, who joined Thirty Year Farm in 2022 after having previously worked with Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS).

“Today, our people have more than 100 years of horse experience combined,” Esler said. “We have people that have been in the industry a long

time and then we have people like Lolly - she had a strong horse background but not in thoroughbreds, so she went to Taylor Made in Kentucky for three weeks and they gave her a great training and have been a big help to us.”

LaRue, a Saratoga Springs High School graduate, grew up in horse country, and was taking riding lessons by the age of eight.

“I loved horses ever since I could remember. I rode all through high school –English, Hunter Jumper – but I stopped in college with back issues,” LaRue said. “I got a bachelor’s degree in psychology thinking I was going to be a therapist. I got about threequarters of the way through that degree and realized I needed to be around animals.

“I’m an introvert and I craved getting outside and missed being around the horses,” LaRue continued. “My senior year in college I had to do an internship and went to Peaceful Acres in Rotterdam where I was able to combine my psychology background and working with horses. But coming here was a second opportunity. I love the therapy side, but my connection to horses is how they make me feel and that relationship with them. I love being responsible for them and caring for them. It’s been a wild ride to get here, but it’s been amazing.”

LaRue said she relishes the hands-on time with the young horses at the farm, teaching them the ins and outs of what they will experience in their life as a racehorse.

“We’ll work with the weanlings on getting them to stand out in the aisle and getting groomed individually, picking up their feet and seeing how they handle things,” LaRue said. “We get them started on going for walks and then we’ll start trailer training them as well. I like a confident horse, one that wants to do the things you need them to do because they trust you. It’s early but those little lessons start to add up so that they’re in better shape when we start prepping them next year.”

LaRue and the farm staff also provide these future equine

stars the significant preparation required to be ready for a yearling sale.

“Our model is building up from 60 to 90 days out depending on the horse, building up with round penning and hand walking,” Esler said. “The most we’re doing is 20-30 minutes of walking in the fields, up and down the hills and no more than 20 minutes of walking or jogging on long reins in our long pen.”

LaRue says the best part of her job is when she takes the time to groom a horse.

“Those moments between just you and the horse is something I’ll never take for granted. I’m very lucky to be outside and working with these animals every day,” LaRue said.

She credits the Eslers for being great leaders and mentors and appreciates the assistance of two young staff members, local teenagers Anna and Adelina Farone, that come in to help when time allows.

“They are the most hardworking people I know – they kick my ass at mucking every day and they’re twice as fast as me at everything. It’s fun to watch them grow up and I hope they stay,” LaRue said.

The Esler’s pride themselves on celebrating their success with the entire team.

“When one of the horses we bred enters – for at least their first race – I take the whole team out and have a great afternoon. It’s so sweet to have them in the paddock and take pictures. It’s emotional for myself and them,” Esler said.

One of those emotional moments came when Cosmic Candy Girl debuted on July 31 at Saratoga, splashing to a onelength second over a muddy and sealed track.

“We were all there cheering her on running through the mud – screaming and hooting and hollering – there’s nothing like being able to share that with the team,” LaRue said. “Even the part-time teenage girls that come in a few times a week were there. They were the ones that walked her through the fields in the 90 degree heat and got to see her do that – there’s nothing like it.”