by Bill Orzell Saratoga TODAY
Saratoga Springs has always been on par with its entertainments, yet some of those adopted in the past seem unthinkable in our time. An enterprising gentleman named Garnet Carter operated an amusement park on top of Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee which he called Fairyland. In 1928 he installed a miniature golf course there, which found instant success and was wildly popular.
Newspapers across the country reported the fashionable phenomena, which they also termed “Tom Thumb” golf, as well as pony golf, midget golf, peewee golf, and pigmy golf. Originally conceived as an aid to the serious golfer in practicing putting, Chattanooga’s Mr. Carter patented and marketed a variety of prepared fairways and greens which could be shipped across the country, and laid out in configurations that fit the locality, for fun use and diversion.
In mid-June 1930 the Saratoga Springs City Council unanimously voted to grant a one year lease to Jerry J. Mickle to operate a miniature golf course in Congress Park, expressing the opinion that something of the sort was needed to provide entertainment in the city greensward. Cinders and ashes were drawn into the park to be used as a the foundations for the putting greens, where they were laid out in the section between the Canfield Casino and Spring Street, immediately west of the Spit & Spat fountain in the Italian Garden.
Concessionaire Mickle surrounded his Tom Thumb golf course with an admission fence, and electric lights for nighttime play. The Saratoga Race Course, the Lakehouses and Broadway hotels had long been the dress parade of the democracy, yet this new attraction added another unique facet. The decorated human appreciates being admired and attracting attention, and there was no better opportunity than the brightly lighted stage-like setting of the miniature golf course in famous
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On the cusp of track season in late July of 1930, the Saratogian reported the heavy use of colored pellets on the cottonseed and cocoa fiber manufactured greens,
“New amusements of this city got a big play over the week-end. At the Tom Thumb golf course in Congress Park, a large number of players went the rounds yesterday and Saturday. The course has been crowded almost every day since its opening and the past weekend marked one of the largest yet seen.”
Tee-mats and scorecards became common sights in the Park.
As a concession on public property, Mr. Mickle was required to keep transparent books, which showed a profit during the season of 1930, with a very thin margin on the black side of the ledger, mostly due to the introductory rental rate the City of Saratoga Springs allowed. In 1931, however, this rate was increased substantially.
The NEA wire service column carried in the October 5, 1931 Saratogian editorialized,
“Miniature golf, having written amusement history last year, now seems to be writing its own obituary in red Ink.”
These were hard times when men would walk along Broadway with their empty pockets turned inside-out, colloquially called “Hoover flags,” in mute protest of the lack of governmental interest in their fiscal plight. The economics of the Great Depression wrought a cruel list of business and bank failure in the early 1930’s, fostering the New Deal as the path through fiscal woe. The miniature golf links in Congress Park were one more victim of the malady. To create a successful start-up business, launched during this severe financial downturn, would be as difficult as caracoling elephants.
In the early summer of 1932 the Tom Thumb course and its surrounding fence were removed, as the City Fathers pondered replacing the operation with shuffleboard courts. The area the diminutive fairways and greens had occupied were reseeded into lawn, and this failed enterprise faded into the long history of Congress Park.
In her August 16th Reader’s View, Michele Madigan proffers her plan to “fix” the Planning, Zoning and Building Department. However, in doing so, she reveals her lack of knowledge and understanding of the very department she seeks to oversee.
She claims that, if elected, she will “launch a digital permitting and inspection system” to address delays. This idea, or plan, is not new and is already being implemented by Mayor John Safford. Indeed, the City Council approved a multi-year contract with Granicus months ago for a cloud-based management system for permitting, inspections, and more. The system is anticipated to be fully operational in the coming months and will provide the Building Department with the digital tools needed to improve operational efficiency, transparency, and community engagement.
She also indicates that she will “introduce Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCOs) for safe, unfinished properties so residents and builders aren’t left in limbo.” However, she fails to either understand or appreciate that the ability to provide for TCOs already exists and, thus, there is nothing for her to “introduce”. Chapter 118 of our City Code explicitly covers this, and our Building Department regularly issues temporary or conditional COs to allow for occupancy prior to the completion of all necessary work when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
She incorrectly refers to our Design Review Board as a “Commission” and then baselessly claims that they are not adhering to the standards relating to the historic district, which she will somehow address, if elected, and “ensure” their adherence. The Design Review Board is an independent body with independent authority to review all development activities within the historic and architectural overlay districts and is not controlled by the mayor. It is comprised of community members who volunteer their time to protect the integrity of those districts and to ensure that all activities adhere to the strict criteria set forth in the UDO. They provide an invaluable service to our community, and their efforts should be commended, not criticized in such a baseless manner.
During my term as Mayor, we were able to successfully decrease the permitting times and increase efficiency, even when the Comprehensive Budget put forward by Michele Madigan did not include the funds requested and deemed necessary to allow the department to handle the enormous volume of work they are responsible for.
John Safford is continuing these efforts. He has hired more staff, continued to digitize all records, and is implementing management software to expedite permitting and inspections to better serve the community. He is already doing what Michele Madigan purports to be her plan, and he already understands what she does not.
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On Saturday September 13, the Moreau and South Glens Falls Historical Society will hold its second craft and antique fair at Parks-Bentley Place.
Titled “Treasures on the Lawn”, the outdoor event will include booths manned by area crafters and vendors with items for sale including jewelry, wood crafted décor, books, vintage housewares, and other handmade and vintage items. In addition, there will be antiques, quilted bags, handmade greeting cards and vintage glassware. Parks-Bentley Place will have its own booth with oneof-a-kind crafts and other items donated by local crafters and Historical Society members. The South Glens Falls Fire Department will provide food for sale throughout the day and there will be homemade baked
goods available for purchase at the Parks-Bentley table.
Visitors to the craft fair will also have the opportunity to tour the current exhibition of Victorian clothing titled “What They Wore” on its closing day. A raffle will also be held for a handmade teddy bear in Victorian dress.
Treasures on the Lawn opens at 9:00 am and runs until 3:00 pm. The event will be held rain or shine, and entry is free to the public, although donations are appreciated.
Funds raised will go toward programs and building renovations at the historic Ferry Boulevard house that serves as the Society’s headquarters. Of the three oldest buildings in South Glens Falls, ParksBentley is the only one open to the public.
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GLENS FALLS - John Cosgrove Lemery transitioned into Heaven peacefully on Friday August 29, 2025 surrounded by a loving family. Born on September 8,1940 in Glens Falls, New York. He was the first born of Frances Dougrey and Joseph Augustin Anthine Leo ‘Bib’ Lemery.
He grew up in the fifth ward of the City of Glens Falls—a close knit, friendly neighborhood. He attended Broad Street and Big Cross Elementary schools with friends that he would keep for a lifetime. He was a member of the Glens Falls High School graduating class of 1958 and would go on to St. Bonaventure University. The first member of his family to attend college, he attributed the opportunity from his family’s cultivation of a love of literature – and from a scholarship to play the tuba in the St. Bonaventure marching band.
In 1962 he enrolled in Boston College Law School, where he simultaneously entered the U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. It was at BC Law School that he met the love of his life and wife of over 60 years, Joan Katherine Elizabeth Adaire Bush of Ridgewood, New Jersey, an undergraduate at Newton College of the Sacred Heart (subsequently part of Boston College).
1965 was a confluence of events as John and Joan graduated and John was commissioned as a Captain in the US Army Adjutant General’s Corps. They married on July 31 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey. John commenced his active duty as a post attorney at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He would go on to receive the United States Army Commendation Medal, and he remained a proud Veteran for the rest of his life.
After an honorable discharge, John and Joan returned to Glens Falls to raise their young family where John joined the law firm of Miller & Mannix. He also dabbled in local politics serving as the first campaign manager for Gerald B.H. Solomon. In later years, they were guests of Congressman Solomon at President Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration. John would go on to serve as the Chairman of the Glens Falls Republican Committee. He and Joan settled on Ridge Street,
where they were active in the scholastic activities of their four children: Kathy, Liz, John (Jay) and Meghan, at the Jackson Heights School and then Glens Falls High School.
John had a prolific and impactful legal career of over 50 years. He was a founding principal of the law firm, Lemery Greisler LLC, serving the Capital District and Saratoga Springs. In later years, he served as an Adjunct Professor at The University at Albany Massry School of Business, teaching entrepreneurship.
His expertise in business development law catalyzed some of the most notable economic impacts to the area, including the 1,350-acre Luther Forest Technology Campus-which many consider the largest economic development project in Upstate New York; the $46 million Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark, New York’s first hotel with an indoor waterpark; and the development of Hiland Park in Queensbury.
He served on numerous advisory committees including the Member Loan Committee of the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation; the Economic Development Counsel of the State University of New York at Albany; and the regional advisory board of the US Small Business Administration. John was a recipient of the Saratoga County Economic Development Corporation’s Award for Exceptional Economic Development Leadership. He was a highly valued member of the Blasch Precision Ceramics Fiduciary Board of Directors up until the time of his death.
After his retirement from Lemery Greisler LLC, he remained close to many of the members.
He rarely could venture out in town without bumping into and engaging in conversation with old colleagues, friends, or classmates from decades prior. His family would always need to add in extra time for this when planning outings or errands.
As a young father, he taught his four children the love of outdoor sports and brought them continuously in tow to play tennis, jog, and swim. A favorite part of summer was to dock on the Lake George islands and sleep overnight on
the beloved 1938 Richardson cruiser, “The Entertainer.” He was a true North Country dad, packing up his children to alpine ski for the day on freezing morning weekends, no matter what the weather. In later years, he enjoyed golf with friends, proudly carrying his infamous left-handed clubs, locally and at the Indian River Club in Vero Beach, Florida.
His family and much of the community will remember him best when he was perched on his over-sized, bright red Gravely lawn mower—where he would spend equal hours both mowing the lawn and parked on Ridge Street to talk to friends and passers-by. It was a favorite form of relaxation for him.
His greatest love of all was being with his family: wife Joan, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had an indefatigable sense of optimism; light-hearted extroversion with good-humored social grace and an affinity for humorous, provocative mischief— always seeking feedback with a sarcastic grin, with his signature catchphrase, “How’d I do?!”
Some of John’s community services have included positions as a founding member of Partners for Progress for the development of the Wood Theatre-Glens Falls; Director of the Warren County Bar Association; Board Member of the Center for Economic Growth; and Loan Committee Member of the Capital Region Economic Development Council.
Over the years John became the patriarch of a large clan; he leaves a tremendous legacy as a cherished beloved husband, father, grandparent and sibling. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 60 years, Joan (Bush) Lemery; daughter Katharine & Kris Erceg of Lake George; daughter Liz & Robert Joy of Glenville; son John (Jay) & Taryn Lemery of Denver, Colorado; daughter Meghan & William Fritz of Glens Falls. He is also survived by grandchildren Sean & Erica Robinson; Nicholas Robinson; Bradley Erceg; Nathan & Deseree Joy; Katharine (Katie) Joy; Luke Joy; Brooke & Anthony Amedore; Maeve Lemery; Zada Lemery; Charles Fritz. He adored his young greatgrandchildren: Isaiah, Isabella, & Ezra Robinson; Layla & Mia Joy
and Anthony Amedore Jr.
He is survived by his beloved siblings, brother Marvin & Joanne Lemery of South Glens Falls and sister Gail & Peter Luciano of Glens Falls.
Celebration of life:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Church, 62 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Family and friends may call from 3 - 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, at the Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Burial with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m., at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Please plan your arrival by 1:40 p.m. to be part of the service. Instead of flowers, the family encourages donations to St. Mary’s Church Food Pantry, 62 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
CORINTH - Virginia M. Knapp passed away August 22, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1951, in Saratoga Springs, New York. A Celebration of Life was held on August 29, at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGSDaniel F. Wright, age 53, passed away peacefully at his home in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. At the request of the family, there will be no services. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Adrian, MI - It is with great sadness that we share the passing of a father, a son and a brother, Corey Francis Lis, age 52, on August 4, 2025, after suffering from a long illness. Born on April 16, 1973, in Albany NY, Corey was the first of his generation in the families to arrive earthside and the first to embark on the next adventure over the rainbow. He was known for his kind heart, generous spirit, strong work ethic and sense of humor.
Corey was a graduate of Saratoga Springs HS and SUNY Brockport, where he excelled in soccer. Corey energetically worked as a waiter in various restaurants. He spent over 20 years running collegiate soccer camps, working as a Phys Ed Teacher, Coach and AD in NC. He later moved to MI to help a friend open a business until his health limited him. He had a unique hobby of tie dying t-shirts that began when he worked at Dr Rainbows. He continued his love of art throughout his lifetime, sharing thousands of his shirts with family and friends.
Corey was predeceased by his father, Wayne Francis Lis. He leaves behind his son, Ryan Francis Lis and his stepson, Kyler McPherson. He is also survived by his mother, Florence Wheeler (A. Wayne Wheeler) his siblings Shane Lis (Mary Lis) and Naomi Bourque (Brian Bourque); as well as many nieces, nephews, step siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Corey will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty to those he loved and his ability to bring joy. He was the type of guy who could light up any room he entered. His spirit was so wild and passionate, his heart so lively and big. None of that changes as he goes onto the next adventure. His aching body and mind are at peace. His spirit and heart are truly free now. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and strength that will never be forgotten.
A Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of St Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Friends and relatives are invited to gather at the church prior to the Mass starting at noon. In lieu of flowers, please support the Saratoga Boys Soccer Booster Club, in honor of Corey. Make check out to: Saratoga Boys Soccer Booster Club, 25 Fenimore Place, Wilton, NY 12831 and ref Corey Lis Memorial Scholarship fund on check.
SARATOGA SPRINGS –Katherine (Kay) Marie Loman Waldron, 87, of Maple Ave., former longtime native of Mechanicville, died on Friday, August 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kay was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She selflessly supported and encouraged all of her children’s pursuits throughout their lives. She always made room at the table and welcomed all into her home. Mom made our home the heart for celebrating holidays, birthdays, and many other special occasions with family and friends.
Kay was a dedicated and loved first grade teacher at Mechanicville Elementary School for over 25 years.
Faith was the foundation of her life. She was a communicant of The Church of St. Peter where she was actively involved, supporting many ministries. She enjoyed the prayer group where she met many wonderful friends. Prior to moving to Saratoga, she was an active member of Assumption-St.
Paul parish community in Mechanicville where she helped initiate the “Children’s Church” during Sunday Liturgy, a Eucharistic minister and a member of the church choir. In 2011 she was honored by Bishop Hubbard for her dedication and service to the church.
Calling hours were September 4, at Burke Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will take place on Friday, September 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.
Donations in Kay’s memory may be made to The Church of St. Peter, 241 No. Broadway,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Saratoga Senior Center – Senior Life Transition Program, 290 West Ave Suite 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances and full obituary at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
GLENS FALLS – Michael J. Roach, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 5, at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
BALLSTON SPA – John M. Sudakow passed away on August 20, 2025. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. He will be laid to rest at North Milton Cemetery in Saratoga Springs, NY. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare. com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel Albert Farrington, affectionately known by many as “Papa Big Dog,” on August 31, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born on June 28, 1948, in Gloversville, NY, Daniel was the son of the late Albert “Duke” Farrington and Dorthy Farrington. He spent his life rooted in the values of family, hard work, and unwavering loyalty. Danny built a full and meaningful life in Saratoga Springs with his family.
Daniel graduated from Bryant College with a bachelor’s degree in business management. A born entrepreneur and tireless worker, he managed the family-owned Northway Inn Restaurant and Motel and was also the proud owner of Performance Cycle and Marines in Ravena, NY.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Rosalie Jean Farrington, the love of his life and his greatest pride. Together, they raised five children, each of whom carries his strength, humor, and love forward: Chad Farrington (Jenny Skalwold), Jeffery Farrington, Michele Sperber (Jonathan Sperber), Amy Gadus (Nick Gadus), and Melissa Daviero (Jordan Daviero). Daniel is also survived by his siblings Lynn DeLorenzo (Frank DeLorenzo), Albert Farrington, and Mark Farrington (Valerie Farrington). He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Guy Farrington and James Farrington, his sister Susan Farrington, and his precious granddaughter Logan Rose Sperber.
A man of many passions, Daniel was master of the grill — known far and wide for his legendary turkey dinners and macaroni salad. He was a proud boat racer, golf lover, and a lifelong fan of following the sports, successes, and milestones of his children,
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was selfless to the core, always putting others before himself. His immense pride in his family was matched only by the love he poured into them — especially his Rosalie Jean. To his grandchildren, he was the “Yes Day Papa” — always ready to say yes to ice cream, adventures, and memories that will last a lifetime. Rest easy, Papa Big Dog.
You were one of a kind — and your legacy of love, laughter, and generosity lives on in everyone lucky enough to have known you.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from so many caring friends and family during this difficult time.
Relatives and friends may call from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 7, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-5845373) followed by a funeral home service.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation in Daniel’s name to the Angel Names Association, an organization close to their hearts.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. com.
MOREAU - Alma Carolyn Podhradsky passed away August 29, 2025. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, September 6, at Olde Liberty Baptist Church in Malta, NY at 2:00 p.m. with a reception following the service. Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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As millions of students, teachers, and faculty across the nation head back to school, Congressmen Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced their Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, bipartisan legislation that protects public health from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). In particular, the legislation would establish an updated nation-wide assessment of indoor air quality in schools and childcare facilities to improve IAQ conditions.
Studies have shown that indoor contaminants can be 2-5 times—and occasionally 100 times—higher than outdoors. Despite this, and the fact that more than 3 million people globally die prematurely from indoor pollution each year, efforts to address indoor air quality have been largely unacknowledged and underfunded.
“No one should have to suffer the consequences of poor indoor air quality, least of all our kids and students seeking an education at school,” Congressman
Tonko said. “Our bipartisan Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act protects the health of our communities by establishing science-based guidelines and delivering effective tools and best practices to minimize indoor health risks. I’m proud to be joined by Congressman Fitzpatrick in pushing this legislation forward to protect the health and wellbeing of our kids and communities.”
“We wouldn’t tolerate toxic air in our homes—why would we accept it in our schools?” said Fitzpatrick.
“Clean air isn’t optional— it’s essential for every student and educator in Pennsylvania’s First District and across the nation. That’s why Congressman Tonko and I are driving this bipartisan effort forward: to deliver the tools, oversight, and urgency our schools and students deserve. This is not a partisan issue—it’s a public health imperative, and one we must meet with unity and resolve.”
This bipartisan legislation is
supported by numerous groups and organizations, including: 1Day Sooner; Allergy and Asthma Network; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Federation of Teachers; American Industrial Hygiene Association; American Lung Association; ASHRAE; Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; Austin Air Systems, Ltd.; Brown University Pandemic Center; Change the Air Foundation; Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation; EcoMadres; Healthy Schools Network; International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART); International WELL Building Institute; Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; Medify Air; Moms Clean Air Force; National Air Duct Cleaners Association; National Education Association; National Institute of Building Sciences; Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA); U.S. Green Building Council; and WE ACT
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The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act would ensure that EPA has the authority and resources necessary to better protect public health from poor indoor air quality. Specifically, the bill:
• Updates, expands, and codifies the work of EPA’s Indoor Environments Division;
• Requires EPA to establish and regularly update a list of significant indoor contaminants, and develop health-based, voluntary guidelines to reduce exposure risks to these contaminants;
• Directs EPA to develop or recognize one or more voluntary certifications for buildings designed, built, operated, and maintained to prevent or minimize indoor air health risks; and
• Establishes a regularly updated national assessment of IAQ in schools and childcare facilities, and supports development of technical assistance, guidelines, and best practices to improve the IAQ conditions of these facilities.
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On Sept. 13, 20 regional musicians playing on 15 Saratoga Springs’ front porches on Spring Street which will be closed off to traffic between Court St. & Nelson Ave!
The event will feature family-friendly fun with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cart & Spring Street Deli specials, lemonade and cookie stands, and more. PLUS, lots of neighborly “good will” sharing!
• Nocturne
• Marty Brown
• Jeff Brisbin
• Cosby Gibson & Tom Staudle
• Matt O’Rourke
• Fred Sheier
• Ruby Rose Duo
• Rich Silby
• Justin Donohoe
• Will Caputo Trio
• Tim Wechgelaer
Free & Open to the Public ... bring your friends and come ready to show your love by tipping the amazing artists who will share their talent & passion, including:
• Sean Lippin
• Two Shoes (Don Hoffman & Sean Cohen)
… and more friends!
Donations benefit Caffe Lena’s School of Music!
The event will take place Sept. 13 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran was ordered to pay $660 in penalties after he was found guilty of violating New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
The verdict came after a three-day long bench trial which ended on Aug. 28 and centered on three FOIL requests made by Saratoga Springs Republican Party Chair Mike Brandi. According to prosecutors, Moran purposefully withheld documents subject to FOIL by issuing certificates saying the requested materials didn’t exist.
The three FOIL requests in question were related to messages sent by Moran in relation to the city’s short-term rental legislation which was being considered at the time the messages were sent.
Through the testimony of Anna Smith, an advocate for short term rental owners, Sarah McFee, the FOIL officer for the City at the time the requests were sent, Brandi, the prosecution, showed that messages not only existed but would’ve been subject to FOIL.
In addition, Robert Millis, a local music executive and
event organizer, testified that Moran had told him that several of his devices were not subject to FOIL and that he maintained two phones for a reason.
While Brian Hill, Moran’s defense attorney, tried to argue there wasn’t a deliberate effort to conceal the records and some of the records might not have been subject to FOIL, City Court Judge Jeffrey Wait disagreed.
“I first find that the evidence is sufficient to demonstrate that the text messages in question were subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law,” Wait said in his ruling. “I also find that Commissioner Moran knew this. Furthermore, the evidence shows that he was told by the city’s Freedom of Information Officer and by the assistant city attorney that text messages concerning city business were subject to disclosure, and that this was true, even if they were recorded personally.”
Wait also noted that while he couldn’t find any rulings on officials being charged with violating the FOIL law, the legislative memo clearly states that there needs to be consequences for violating the law.
Following the trial, Hill said that he disagreed we the judge’s verdict that he planned
to appeal and that there were several fundamental legal issues with the case.
In addition to the trial and fine, Moran also faced censure by Saratoga Springs City Council. The censure motion was introduced by Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll and also called on Governor Cathy Hochul to investigate Moran’s misconduct.
During a contentious City Council meeting, Moran objected to the censure and called the investigation into him and others politically motivated. Ultimately the measure passed with Coll, joined by Republican Public Works Commissioner Chuck Marshall and Mayor John Safford voting in favor while Moran and fellow Democrat, Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi opposing the measure.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY –
The City of Saratoga Springs invites all to a 9/11 Commemoration and Remembrance Ceremony at High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Tempered by Memory Sculpture.
Comprised of five pieces
of twisted steel from the 2001 terrorist attacks, the Tempered by Memory sculpture was created by Noah Savett in collaboration with John Van Alstine.
Please arrive at 8:15 am. The ceremony will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
It’s the end of track season which means that one of the biggest headaches, drivers from New Jersey, Maryland and Massachusetts, is mostly gone.
That said, there will still be delays as the city continues its efforts to fix the damage they’ve potentially caused and take away one of their excuses when they inevitably crash.
With that in mind, here is paving update for the week of September 8.
• On Monday Sept. 8, Lakewood Drive from Lake Ave to Roberts Ln will be milled.
• On Monday Sept. 8, Pine Ridge Lane from Lakewood Dr to Wedgewood Dr will be milled.
• On Monday Sept. 8, Stonewood Drive from Longwood Dr. to Lakewood Dr will be milled.
• On Tuesday Sept. 9, Longwood Drive from Lake Ave to #14 Longwood Dr will be milled.
• On Wednesday Sept. 10, Lakewood Drive from Lake Ave to Roberts Ln will be paved.
• On Wednesday Sept. 10, Pine Ridge Lane from Lakewood Dr to Wedgewood Dr will be paved.
• On Wednesday Sept. 10, Stonewood Drive from Longwood Dr. to Lakewood Dr will be paved.
• On Thursday Sept. 11, Longwood Drive from Lake Ave to #14 Longwood Dr will be paved.
• On Thursday Sept. 11, Lefferts Street from Forest Ave through the dead end will be paved.
Work will begin at 6:00 a.m. and should be completed by 4:00 p.m. There is no parking of cars on the street during these hours, and driveway access/egress will be limited with potentially lengthy delays. On the day of paving, the road will be closed to all through traffic until midafternoon.
• On Tuesday Sept. 9, Lefferts Street from Forest Ave through the dead end will be milled.
by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY
While the horse racing season may have ended the previous day, residents of Saratoga Springs still heard the famous call one more time.
It didn’t come from a race announcer at the track but rather Public Works Commissioner Chuck Marshall who said the famed line while putting a sign on a parking meter marking the end of the paid parking season in Saratoga Springs.
Marshall, along with representatives from the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association and Discover Saratoga highlighted the changes in a media event outside the Woodlawn Avenue Garage.
The event marked the end of program’s second year. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, visitors to Saratoga Springs could either park on the street for free or pay $2 an hour to park in one of the city’s parking garages or flat parking lots. For those parking overnight, the fee was $12.
Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga Chamber, talked about how things have changed with the parking situation over the last 15 years. While in the past, Shimkus said the complaint had been there hadn’t been enough parking in Saratoga Springs, the city has changed that.
“I got emails all summer and in the holiday season from folks around the world who complained about not enough parking,” Shimkus said. “Right
here, we’ve got 450 more spaces. You look over at the city center, we’ve got 500 more spaces there. I don’t get those emails and calls anymore. We have enough parking. So, parking for us is really about whether it’s paid or not.”
The paid parking program hasn’t been without its critics. During his campaign, Commissioner Marshall voiced his opposition to the program and maintained that opposition during Tuesday’s event.
“I ran originally as an opponent of paid parking, and I remain an opponent of paid parking,” Marshall said. “We’re looking at revenues now that look to not quite meet the budgeted expectation, but certainly more than they’ve seen in the past. We’ll evaluate, and reconsider as we develop the 2026 budget.”
In a recent City Council meeting, Marshall had proposed ending the paid parking program two days early; however,
that proposal failed with all other members voting against it.
Marshall said that the program had been budgeted to bring in $465,000 in revenue but that actual revenues from the program were just over $400,000. This lack of projected revenue has led to some changes in how the money is distributed, according to Marshall. Deann Devitt, President of the Downtown Saratoga Business Association echoed this and said her organization had been working with the city on alternate strategies.
“Obviously, revenues haven’t been where the city wanted them to be,” Devitt said “The idea of that was to take some of the revenues to put into marketing our downtown. But it hasn’t worked out, so we’ve worked with Chuck to come up with some other really great opportunities for us.”
Some of those ideas include using the revenue for Christmas decorations and
covering fees for events.
While paid parking may be gone for most of the city’s lots, there are two notable exceptions. Parking at the library will still require a library-issued permit and parking at the City Center garage will still require payment.
While the paid parking program may face changes in the coming months, Marshall emphasized that for now residents can enjoy over 260 days of free parking in the city.
“Free public parking until Memorial Day of 2026,” Marshall said. “I hope everyone enjoys downtown and all it offers.”
by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY
First responders across Saratoga County are mourning one of their own this week after a flight medic suffered a fatal heart attack while treating a patient.
Kevin Robert died Aug. 27 after he suffered a heart attack while treating a patient on board a LifeNet 7-13 helicopter, based out of Ticonderoga. The helicopter diverted to Saratoga Hospital however medical crews were unable to revive Robert. He was 55.
“Our priority now is the well-being of our teammates and the continued support of Kevin’s family,” LifeNet said in a Facebook post. “The Ticonderoga base remains on safety stand-down as we allow our team the time and space they need to grieve.”
Robert had been with LifeNet for 15 years, according to his obituary. In addition to his work as a flight medic, he was a founding member of the John Ahearn Rescue Squad in Mechanicville and served in several EMS agencies throughout Saratoga County including the Clifton Park & Halfmoon Emergency Corps, Malta- Stillwater EMS and as a
paramedic instructor at Hudson Valley Community College.
Tributes to Robert have poured in from across the county and beyond. In a statement, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Phillip Barrett offered his condolences and said Robert served the county with professionalism and compassion. Similar sentiments were expressed by Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency Corps
who said he was known for being one of the most talented EMS providers across the region.
Services for Robert were held at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park. A Go Fund Me has been set for his family, which as of time of printing has raised over $17,000.
Those looking to donate can find the link in the online version of this story or on the MaltaStillwater EMS Facebook page.
Week of September 5 – September 11, 2025
Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 28 Saddlebrook Blvd. to Jared Gailey for $739,768
William Denison sold property at 22 Silver Lane to Marcus Altarac for $450,000
Bonnie Chapman sold property at 185 Charlton Rd to Paul Frantz for $606,000
Gerald Stulc sold property at 26 Forestbrook Dr to Sean Carney for $550,000
Christine O’Neill sold property at 19 Pasture Pl to Patricia Stevenson for $481,000
Aisha Nunez sold property at 202 Church Ave to Peter Johnson for $315,000
David Arnold sold property at 4494 Jersey Hill Dr to Leandra Kissinger for $890,000
Frank Susko as admin sold property at 3003 South Shore Dr to Frank Susko for $145,000
James Lee sold property at 295 South Greenfield Rd to Ryan Cook for $730,000
Michael Snedeker sold property at 22 Sandhill Rd to Lisa Hallock for $400,000
Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 4 Galleon Dr to Christopher Satterlee for $660,355
Stephen Popovich sold property at 9 Ordelia Lane to Eileen Weis for $500,000
Ashley Mahadeo sold property at 57 Snowberry Rd to Jessica Fosmer for $356,250
Sven Ludwig sold property at 23 Village Circle South to Jason Davis for $599,900
Joseph Ryther sold property at 161 White Rd to Lynn White for $1,200,000
David Topino sold property at 587 Grand Ave to Lee Yarinsky for $615,000
Donna Novak sold property at 8 Birchtree Lane to Tyler Boutiette for $390,000
Erica Dukehart sold property at 51 Hoffman Rd to Maxwell Alley for $911,000
Megan Kraus sold property at 60 Center St to Jay Gawrys for $260,000
Devin Hurley sold property at 21 St. Charles Place to Christina Harris for $500,000
Stephen Foley sold property at 6 Arrowhead Rd to Bo Li for $910,000
Helio Rasteiro sold property at 191 Elm St to Lazy Duck Partners LLC for $550,000
Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 258 to Washington PH LLC for $825,000
Joel Smith sold property at 20 Loughberry Rd to Pablo Barcia for $530,000
Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property at 6 Katie Lane to Michael Packman Revocable Trust for $828,000
Severo Fernandes sold property at 25 Lamplighter Lane to Sarah Hopkins for $360,000
Christian Tychostup sold property at 175 Lake Ave to Eric Katz for $675,000
Robert Krasne sold property at 170 East Ave to Spencer Hellwig for $800,000
Edmund Cechnicki sold property at 72 South Franklin St to Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for $215,000
Joseph Tocci sold property at 28 Ingersoll Rd to Marcella Lacayo for $800,000
Kyle DeAngelis sold property at 30 Whistler Ct Unit 313 to Jeffrey Mazza for $600,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Saratoga Job Showcase— an event featuring more than 50 employers representing the construction, manufacturing, energy, finance, banking, and technology industries—is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 12 at Empire State University (113 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs). The showcase is open to the public and admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their current resume.
Along with the chance to make in-person connections with recruiters, free professional headshots will be offered
on site, along with LinkedIn tips from talent recruitment expert Chistopher Thomas of Elite 9 Talent Solutions.
The morning will also include a 9 a.m. Veteran & Military Meet and Greet networking reception prior to the event. Featuring coffee, snacks, and connections, this complimentary networking hour is open to all veterans, active-duty military members, and those who serve or support veterans.
More information, including a full list of participating employers, is available at www. saratoga.org/jobshowcase.
MOREAU — Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature), a local land trust, recently announced the permanent protection of 81 acres of forestland in the Town of Moreau through a conservation easement with private landowners Jan Kropp and Chuck Rowson.
The property serves as a wooded and scenic buffer to Moreau Lake State Park. Its protection expands connected forestland in the area to 5,445 acres, supporting rare and endangered species, wildlife corridors, clean water, and scenic views.
Jan and her husband Chuck both grew up in the Midwest and later met while living in Florida. During a visit to the Hialeah Racetrack, a friend suggested they visit Saratoga Springs. They quickly fell in love with the region and discovered the property on Old Saratoga Road while taking a scenic drive through Moreau.
“It didn’t take us 20 minutes to know this was where we wanted to be,” Jan recalled. “Chuck and I had 27 good years here, and we wanted the land to always be as good as it can be. Knowing it will be protected feels great.”
The couple had long discussed the idea of conserving their land but found that larger national organizations were not focused on smaller parcels. A referral from Retirement Planning Group in Malta led
them to Saratoga PLAN. “PLAN was the only group that really took the time to talk with us about protecting our land,” Jan said. “They understood what mattered to us.”
The project is part of a larger effort to protect the remaining forestland in the Southern Palmertown Range area, a prioritized conservation area spanning 40,500 acres within the Southern Adirondack Foothills in Saratoga County. The area encompasses more than 9,000 acres of already-protected land, including key recreational hubs like Moreau Lake State Park, Lincoln Mountain and Daniels Road State Forests, and Graphite Range Community
Forest. Portions of eight watersheds, including the headwaters of several rivers, are located within the Southern Palmertown Range.
One of the project’s central goals is to identify ecologically important areas that can better adapt to a changing climate, and work with municipalities and landowners like Jan and Chuck to ensure their permanent protection.
“Every property we help conserve is a piece of a larger picture,” said PLAN’s Executive Director Robert K. Davies. “Thanks to Jan and Chuck’s foresight, that picture comes more in focus as this land will continue to provide clean water, crucial wildlife habitat, and forest connectivity forever.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Tickets for the 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes tour are now on sale. The event is celebrating 29 years of showcasing new homes.
Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa and Queensbury, Arrow Bank on South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Roohan Realty on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Rebuilding Together ReShop in Ballston Spa, and
Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Fort Edward. Tickets are also available at any showcase home during tour hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or they can be purchased online at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com/tickets/.
Showcase ticket holders will receive a free shoe/tote bag at the first home visited (while supplies last). The 2025 Showcase of Homes will be presented over two fall weekends on Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 11-12. Tickets are $25.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Price Chopper and Market 32 donated 40,000 meals to the Regional Food Bank after committing to gifting 1,000 meals each time the #3 horse won the second race during the 40-day Saratoga Race Course Summer Meet. According to those rules, the supermarket chain was only required to donate 7,000
meals, but they boosted that number dramatically with an additional 33,000 meals during a Winner’s Circle presentation at the track on Monday.
Based in Schenectady, Market 32 and Price Chopper operate 129 supermarkets, employing 16,000 workers in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Kelly’s Angels will be holding its 15th “Calling All Angels” Gala at Saratoga Springs City Center on Oct. 11. Tickets are now on sale.
Billed “the party of the season,” the event will include live music by the Audiostars; a full open bar with wine, beer, and mixed drinks; dinner by Mazzone Catering; and a silent auction featuring thousands of dollars in merchandise and experiences.
Oct. 11 was the birthday of the late Kelly Mulholland, wife of Kelly’s Angels founder Mark Mulholland, for whom Kelly’s Angels is named.
“We are excited to host this party to celebrate all that we have accomplished over the past 15 years, and to celebrate the bright future for our charity,” Mark Mulholland said. “This will be a party you won’t want to miss, with the best local music, food, libations
and auction items, all to raise money for Capital District families who can use the help of our all-volunteer charity.”
As with all Kelly’s Angels events, proceeds from the gala will assist Kelly’s Angels in helping children in New York’s Capital Region who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer or other illness or are battling a life-threatening condition. Tickets are available at kellysangelsinc.org/gala.
The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops during September:
• September 3 at 10AM & September 4 at 10:30AM: Resume Development - This workshop presents the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. Please have a rough draft of your resume with you. Facilitated by Rensselaer, Columbia-Greene and Schenectady.
• September 4 at 11AM & September 18 at 1:30PM:
Transferable Skills - Transferable skills are qualities you have already acquired which can be used in a different job. Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer’s problem. Learn ways to research the employer’s needs then identify and show them that you have these skills. Facilitated by Warren, Washington and Schenectady.
• September 15 at 10AM: Broadview Financial Well-Being
- Your budget is a key that opens doors, guiding you to your money goals. Get ready to take control of your finances and your future! Find out how to organize what you make,
spend, and save; set goals to save up, spend down, look ahead; harness the power of mindful spending; and identify budget tactics that work best for you. Facilitated by Broadview and Schenectady.
• September 9 at 10:30AM: Interview Preparation - Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady.
• September 10 at 10AM & September 23 at 1:30PM: Goal Setting - Goals are what take us forward in life. They are the first step in every journey we take. In this workshop we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started. Remember: “if you aim for nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” Find out how to reach your dreams. Facilitated by Washington, Albany, and Schenectady.
• September 10 at 10:30AM: Civil Service - Join us for a workshop on navigating the civil service system in local
governments! This session will cover essential steps to secure a civil service job, focusing on the hiring process. Participants will learn about competitive examinations, local government positions, and how to prepare for them. Facilitated by Schenectady.
• September 12 at 11AM & September 16 at 10:30AM: Completing Job ApplicationsStatistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Schenectady. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.
• September 19 at 10:30AM & September 24 at 10:30AM: NetworkingNetworking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking. Facilitated by Warren, Albany, and Schenectady.
• September 23 at 11AM:
Overcoming Barriers - Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.
• September 25 at 1:30PM: Social Media - Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady.
Registration is required for all workshops. Visit www.saratogacountyny.gov/workforce to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.
As schools re-open across the state, the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) is reminding drivers to be extra careful as they encounter school buses traveling the highways.
According to a statewide survey of school bus drivers conducted by NYAPT, motorists passing stopped school buses in New York continue to be a serious safety problem that endangers students as they travel to and from school.
“Providing New York’s school-age children a safe school bus ride to and from school each day is our top priority, and we urge all motorists to do their part and be extra cautious as schools reopen,” said Marc Medina, NYAPT President and Transportation Director at the Farmingdale School District on Long Island. “We are asking drivers to avoid distractions while driving, be aware that school buses are back on the roads, and always to stop when they see those red lights flashing on a school bus because students’ lives depend on it.”
New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law requires all vehicles to come to a complete stop when approaching a school bus stopped with red lights flashing.
Red flashing lights indicate that a child is either boarding or disembarking a school bus. New York State law prohibits passing a school bus that is stopped with red lights flashing, regardless of your direction of travel, even if there is a multi-lane or divided highway.
Penalties for a first-time offense include a fine from $250 to $400, five points on your license and the possibility of 30 days in jail. A second conviction within three years will result in a $600 to $750 fine and up to 180 days in jail; while three or more convictions will result in a fine from $750 to $1,000, mandatory revocation of your driver’s license, and up to 180 days in jail.
“Riding a school bus is the safest way for a student to get to and from school each day, and we ask motorists who share the road with our school buses to do their part to keep it that way,” NYAPT Executive Director David Christopher said.
NYAPT is also alerting parents and caregivers that the New York school transportation industry, like many other school transportation providers across the country, is still experiencing some levels of shortage in school bus driver staffing. A recent survey of NYAPT membership indicates
60% of respondents need to hire more school bus driving staff.
“While Governor Hochul and the legislature have made important policy changes to assist schools with recruiting and retaining school bus drivers, many school transportation departments are still struggling to address the driver shortage problem,” said NYAPT Executive Director David Christopher. “We ask that parents and caregivers who experience delays in school bus service or have transportation routes temporarily paused due to a lack of drivers be patient and have backup plans for transporting their children to and from school.”
Finally, the Association urges individuals seeking a rewarding part-time job to consider applying to become a school bus driver. The job offers numerous benefits, including a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, employerprovided health insurance, the opportunity to be home with your school-age children when schools are closed, and, in many cases, a generous benefits package.
The New York State Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) law requires school districts to develop a school safety plan to prevent or minimize the effects of serious violent incidents, natural and man-made disasters, declared state disaster emergencies involving a communicable disease, local public health emergency declarations, and other emergencies. Project SAVE is a comprehensive planning effort that addresses prevention, response, and recovery with respect to a variety of emergencies in school districts. As part of this process, the Schuylerville Central School District annually updates and posts its DistrictWide Safety Plan for public review and comment prior to
Board of Education adoption.
A public hearing on the 2025–26 District-Wide Safety Plan was held on Monday, Aug. 18. However, due to a late requirement from the New York State Education Department, all school districts must now revise their plans to incorporate a new cardiac arrest annex law. As a result, Schuylerville CSD has updated its draft plan and re-released it for an additional 30-day public comment period. Public Review and Comment
• Public Comment Period: August 27-Sept. 26, 2025
• Public Hearing: Oct. 20, 2025
• Board of Education Adoption Date: Oct. 20, 2025
Week of September 5 – September 11, 2025
SATURDAYS
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
3 - 6 p.m.
by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY
AsMarket News:
*Yoga at the Wednesday Market: Register: 518-5840807 or 518-430-8360
*Great Pumpkin Festival + Festival of Lanterns is Saturday Market on Saturday, September 27th at High Rock Park
*Howling Halloween is on Saturday, October 25th
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open:
Mondays | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Shenendehowa Methodist, Route 146 Clifton Park
Wednesdays | 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
High Rock Park, Downtown 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.
September arrives, so does a new routine. The shift from summer ease to school-year schedules can feel hectic. but the Saratoga Farmers’ Market can help make the transition easier with fresh, local foods that fit your family’s needs.
Lunchtime Made Simple
Packing school lunches is easier when you start with local ingredients. Choose from an abundance of crisp apples, juicy peaches, colorful peppers, and crunchy carrots to brighten any lunchbox. Pair them with locally baked breads for sandwiches, along with cheese, eggs, or locally raised meats that can be cooked ahead for a week’s worth of quick, fresh fillings. Don’t forget to top your sandwiches with farm-fresh lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, or micro-greens for extra flavor and nutrition. And when a little treat is in order, vendors offer homemade goods, granola, and other wholesome snacks kids will love.
Dinner Made Easy
Busy evenings call for meals that are quick and
satisfying. Stock your kitchen with farm-fresh produce that make weeknight cooking simple. Pair them with pasture-raised chicken, pork, or beef for hearty, one-pan dinners. Eggs, cheeses, and dairy products from local farms are staples for easy breakfasts-for-dinner options.
Ready When You Are
Some nights, there’s simply no time to cook and that’s where the market really shines. Many vendors offer ready-to-eat meals. Add a loaf of fresh bread and you’ve got dinner on the table without lifting a pan.
Whether you’re packing lunchboxes, prepping weeknight meals, or grabbing dinner on the go, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is brimming with options to make your back-to-school transition smooth and delicious.
PREP TIME: 5 min
YIELDS: 10 servings
• 1 small shallot roughly chopped (about 2-3 tablespoons)*
• 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves stems removed (about 4 ounces)*
• 2 cloves garlic*
• ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
Combine all the ingredients for the basil vinaigrette in a high powered blender and blend for 60 seconds until very smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately. Or you can refrigerate the vinaigrette for up to 3-5 days.
YIELDS: 8 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 1 hour and 45 min
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
For the bechamel/sauce:
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• pinch of grated nutmeg
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
For the vegetables:
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced into ½ inch pieces*
• 2 large carrots, diced into ½ inch pieces*
• 4 cups chopped vegetables (½ inch cube) use any combination of zucchini*, yellow squash*, eggplant*, red bell pepper*s, mushrooms*
• 24 ounces marinara sauce
• cup parmesan cheese, grated
• kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Remaining ingredients:
• 1 package no-boil lasagna noodles 9 ounces
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the béchamel:
• 1 ½ pounds shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 recipe basil vinaigrette (see below)
In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for just a minute or so. Slowly add the milk and keep whisking. Add the nutmeg, parmesan, salt and pepper whisk. Cook for a few minutes, whisking, until the béchamel has thickened slightly. Set aside to cool. Stir it once in a while so no skin forms on the top.
For the vegetables:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large Le Creuset, heat the olive oil, and add the onion and carrot and start to sauté. Once soft, add the remaining chopped vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 15-20 minutes until starting to caramelize and get soft. Add the marinara sauce and parmesan and stir to combine. Keep over medium low heat.
Spray a 13x9 baking pan with cooking spray. Spoon some béchamel thinly on the bottom of the pan. Start with a layer of noodles, a layer of béchamel, some vegetables, a layer of basil vinaigrette and then a layer of a cheese. Repeat layers until you have 3 layers of noodles. On top of the last layer, finish with béchamel and the remaining cheeses. Cover tightly with a greased piece of foil.
Bake for 50 minutes, remove foil, increase heat to 450 and bake for 15 minutes more until top is golden brown, cheese is bubbling and the noodles are crisp on the edges. Let sit for 15 minutes before slicing.
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
The summer went by so quickly. September is a beautiful month. Not only does it mark cooler days and evenings, it is also a harvest month. Seeing the ripening apples on the trees reminds me that it’s Back-to-School time. Who doesn’t like a crisp sweet apple in the Fall? So many delicious apples are grown in this region. Many of you may already know this, but the apple is New York’s state fruit. Another fun fact is; New York is the second-largest apple producing state in the United States, averaging 25 million bushels of production annually with varieties that include; McIntosh, Empire, Red Delicious, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Rome, Crispin, Gala, Fuji, and many others.
Did you recently go apple picking and now don’t know what to do with all those apples? Sure, it is great to eat an apple as a snack on its own (or maybe dunked in salted caramel sauce), but you are probably in need of some apple recipes so they do not go to waste. I swear, apples sometimes multiply in the bags after
picking them…that, or I just don’t realize how many apples I’ll truly end up with when I pick a bushel. Making desserts and dishes with apples is endless. There are so many ways to prepare apples like; apple sauce, apple butter, apple pie, poached apples, caramel apples, apple cake, apple muffins, apple cider donuts (yum), apple chutney, or even apples in a Sangria. When we get our bushel of apples home; well, first we eat some of them raw – delicious!
Then we get creative and make lots of tasty creations with our apple picks. And of course, we use the best tools. There are cool culinary tools available to help you with your apple creations, At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, we have apple peeling machines, apple slicers, mandoline slicers, and even cookie cutters. Cookie cutters are a fun way to dress up a dessert, or get kids involved and eating new foods. Cutting apples into stars, hearts, or even letters is tedious but a fun surprise to include in their school lunch for special occasions. A
mandoline slicer lets you cut apples into different widths or with crimped edges. It’s great for making the base of an apple sandwich and can also dress up any snack plate. If you want to secure the apple, but get rid of the core, use an apple corer. This distinctive tool easily removes the core and makes disposal quick and effortless. The unique leveler splits in half for easy release after you twist or push the corer through the apple.
Of course, who can resist a homemade apple pie? We carry beautiful pie plates and tools you need to assist with your delicious apple treats.
So, how do you like them apples? Enjoy the harvest moon while listening to Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” (one of our favorite songs). Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen” under the harvest moon.
• 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed, plus 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 large apples—peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks or thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1. In a food processor or mixer pulse/mix 1 1/4 cups of the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Add 1 stick of the butter and mix until it is the size of peas. Drizzle on the ice water and pulse until evenly moistened crumbs form; turn out onto a surface and form into a ball. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm.
2. Preheat the oven to 375°. Set a baking sheet on the bottom rack. In a bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice, sugar, 1/4 cup of the flour and the cinnamon.
3. On a floured surface, roll a disk of the dough to a 13-inch round; fit it into a deep 10-inch glass pie plate and brush the overhang with water. Crimp the overhang. Spoon in the apples.
4. In a bowl, whisk the remaining 1 cup of flour, the light brown sugar, the baking soda and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add the 6 tablespoons of softened butter and rub the mixture until sandy. Add the walnuts. Press the mixture into clumps and sprinkle over the pie.
5. Bake the pie in the center of the oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the crust is golden. Cover the edge of the pie if it begins to darken. Let the pie cool for at least 4 hours before serving.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Miller’s Backyard Barbecue
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 3 – 6 p.m. Include Brookside Museum in your dinner plans and order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. Chicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato, coleslaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. And, first time being offered here, there is a 16oz serving of chili, available for $10.00. Drive-thru pickup/ take out only. There will be some additional meals available without pre-ordering (but not brisket).
Writing the Land: Food for Thought
Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Reflect on nourishment, community, and kindness through the poetry of food and harvest. Led by Saratoga Springs’ first poet Laurette, Joseph Bruchac. Ages 12+. All workshops are free. Space is limited, reserve your spot. www. pitneymeadowcommuintyfarm. org/calendar/events.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Meet the Breeds
4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This event gives dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet with more than 25 different breeds. Learn about each breed’s
historical purpose/function, traits, and attributes as a family pet, all while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. Meet with local canine businesses including trainers and veterinarians. There will be trainer demos, concessions, and free dog treats while they last. This is a free event that is open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-8995.
Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
The Italian American War Veterans, Post 35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 6 p.m. There will be live music, food, dancing, games, raffles and more. Donation of $25. Tickets are required for admission and door prize drawing.
Annual Chicken BBQ
Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 3 – 6 p.m. or until sold out. Corner of Middle Grove & North Creek Rd. Meal includes: ½ chicken, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, roll, homemade cookie & lemonade. Tickets are $15.00.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
15th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show
Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join us for a fun, family-friendly day at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region. Free to spectators, free parking! All makes and models welcome, no cut-off year. Day of registration for show vehicles is $20. Registered vehicles receive
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
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a goodie bag, wooden dash plaque, and t-shirt. You’ll be in the running for over 45 unique awards and trophies! Enjoy music (DJ), complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, trivia with prizes, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the WTEN/Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection, tasty food trucks, and more. Well behaved, leashed pets welcome! For full details visit www. CurtisLumberCarShow.com.
Annual Chicken BBQ
St. Therese Chapel, RT 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Rd., Gansevoort | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert. Dinners are $15. For Reservations call 518792-2276. Leave name, phone number, number of meals, and pick up time. No Reservations after 2 p.m.
Auditions for “Rock Around the Block”
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta | Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe is seeking actors and actresses ages 9 - adult for a fast-paced, musical comedy celebrating the ‘Nifty Fifties’! Auditions are by appointment only on Sunday, September 7 between 1 – 4 p.m. or Monday, September 8 between 6 - 8:45 p.m. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director; theater@maltatown. org or 518-899-4411 x305 to schedule your appointment or for more information. Show dates: November 15 & 16, 2025. This production is sponsored by Global Foundries/Town of Malta Foundation, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Larry Levine PE/ RSL Consulting, Malta Ridge Methodist Church, Adirondack Trust Company, Amsure, and Luther Forest Wealth Advisors.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10:30 a.m. Don’t let your smartphone’s settings stump you. We’ll explore some of the common features of Android smartphones, including how to interact with the touch screen, access important controls, and search for specific settings. We’ll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device. Registration required. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Galway Preservation Society Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45. A brief member meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a program. The Galway Movie Club was formed in 1937 by the faculty of Galway High School and other nearby rural schools. They produced several films in the ensuing years about local daily life, farming, church, quilting, scenes of Galway Lake, camps, local sporting activities and historical events in Galway’s past. Galway Preservation Society has digitized these reels in its archives into two films. The program this month will be the debut of the digitized compilation of the first movie, narrated by Galway Historian Darby Knizek-Neahr. Open to the public, free of charge.
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Dr. Way, retired primary care physician from Glens Falls, and Stoddard’s great great nephew, will, through many examples of their photographs, discuss the careers of the well-known, Saratoga County born photographers, Stoddard and Wooley, and examine what little is known about the connections between them. Copies of Dr. Way’s books will also be available to purchase. Reservations are recommended.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
4-H Beginner Shooting Sports for Boys and Girls
4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | Beginner Shooting Sports Course September 9 - October 14 evenings. Youngsters will learn the basics of Air Pistol, Muzzleloader, Rifle and Shotgun, Archery, and Hunting and Wildlife, with a focus on Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility. Open to boys and girls 12 years old and older. Prepare your young ones for the excitement of shooting sports presented in a safe and respectful way. Course fee is $50 plus a $5 fee to join 4-H. tttps://pub.cce.cornell. edu/event_registration/main/ events_landing.cfm?event=SC4 HShootingSportsFall2025_241
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Dinner: $15 (cash only).
Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. https:// sustainablesaratoga.org/event/ green-drinks-21.
Oh Dear!
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 7 – 8 p.m.
An informational program about the most common and commonly misunderstood animal in our backyard – deer. What is their life cycle? Can
you tell how old they are? Join us to learn fact from fiction. This program is appropriate for teens and adults and is being held in partnership with a Big Read grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Southern Adirondack Library System. Registration is appreciated at 518-882-6385.
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Spring | Noon – 1 p.m. “A Veteran Speaks: Oscar Kemp of the 115th NY and Grand Army”. The Civil War is one of the most studied conflicts in American history, but much of the emphasis is on battles, leaders, and soldiers during the four years of war. What happened to the survivors? What were their stories, and how did they transition back into civilian life? Many of the veterans joined fraternal organizations for support, the largest being the Grand Army of the Republic. Join Civil War veteran Oscar Kemp (portrayed by relative and Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp) as he recounts his war experiences with the 115th NY and then discusses the experience of veterans after the war and the Grand Army of the Republic. Free and open to the public.
Academy for Lifelong Learning Open House
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 2 –3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase. Come and discover what the Academy is all about. Hear from volunteer course leaders about 24 fall courses for retired seniors starting in October, learn about upcoming events, meet fellow seniors, socialize, register. Snacks and light refreshments will be served and a raffle. Be among the first to see the fall course catalog, soon to be available at www.allsaratoga.org. Find hard copies at local libraries, retirement communities, and senior centers in the next few weeks. For more information on the Academy
for Lifelong Learning, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6988.
“Thank
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Jerry Crouth, local Fun FM 93.3 radio DJ will present his new book, “Thank You, Mom”: My Life’s Stories Growing Up in the Forties. The book pays tribute to Crouth’s mother, who brought up young Jerry and his five older siblings after his father was permanently hospitalized in Marcy Mental Hospital one month before Jerry’s birth. The book acts as a testament to the strength the family found in each other, and includes memoirs written by the author’s mother. The book event, free and open to the public, will include an author signing as well. Books will be available for purchase.
An open house and public reception on September 12 at The Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 3 – 8 p.m. This is a yearlong exhibition of contemporary and historical paintings, prints, textiles, photography, and sculpture from the Tang Museum collection that explores questions of becoming and belonging. The exhibition raises compelling questions about how we experience and understand the world—now and in the future. Many of the works on view are recent acquisitions that are being exhibited at the museum for the first time. Free admission, no reservations required.
Annual Fall Bazaar
For the benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors on Saturday,
September 13, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Held at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Baked goods, basket raffle, country café, crafts, 50/50 raffle, quilt raffle, used books and puzzles, thrift room, vendors. Come out and get into the holiday spirit. Raffle featuring Baskets of assorted items & gift cards, & services. You do not have to be present to win!
The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church located at 175 Fifth Avenue in Saratoga is hosting a Boot Sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. Please join us for this mobile garage sale out in our parking lot!
2025 EV Car Show
Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Tec-SMART at HVCC North, Malta. Discover the future of driving at the EV Car Show, presented by Sustainable Saratoga and Hudson Valley Community College! This free, familyfriendly event features: A wide variety of electric vehicles on display; Informational tables with experts from top industry vendors; Guided tours of the LEED-certified HVCC North building; Resources on sustainability, clean energy, and more. Whether you’re an EV owner, enthusiast, or simply curious, there’s something here for everyone. Come learn, explore, and get inspired! https://www.hvcc.edu/ events/2025/09/ev-car-show-athvcc-north.html.
Saturday September 13, 11
a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Moreau Lake State Park. Park entry fee waived. Friends of Moreau Lake State Park will be hosting this fun-filled day of interactive nature-related activities which will include live animals, educational booths, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music. Fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and much more. The Friends Group will have food, baked goods and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit’s support of the park, through various educational programs and other activities. Visit our website: https://
friendsofmoreaulake.org for more information.
The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue in Saratoga is hosting a drive-thru chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, September 13 from 4 – 6 p.m. Cost is a freewill donation. Come join us!
The Ballston Spa CSD Adult Fitness Program is offering two adult fitness opportunities starting in September 2025. Adult Fitness Soccer on Tuesdays and Adult Fitness Basketball on Wednesdays. Both programs will run from 7 – 9 p.m. Each program includes a 10-week session beginning September 16. There is a $45 registration fee for district residents. Pre-registration is required, and fees are due at the beginning of each course. For more information or to register, please visit our website, www. bscsd.org. Registration forms can be dropped off in person and/or mailed to BSCSD c/o Office of Community Relations and Program Support, 70 Malta Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020. For questions, please contact our district office at 518-884-7195.
Will Evans at Caffe Lena
Join us on September 18 at 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening with Will Evans, a dynamic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music invites listeners into a space of freedom, connection, and authenticity. Blending folk-inspired storytelling with breezy grooves, roots energy, and world rhythms, Will creates an immersive sound that’s as emotionally resonant as it is rhythmically uplifting. Caffe Lena is located at 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. For tickets: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/will-evanstickets-1542591616049
Truck Show
September 20 and 21 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, located at 162 Prospect St. in Ballston Spa. Gates open at 8 a.m. Rain or Shine. Enjoying over 250 trucks per year. Trucks
25 years and older welcome. Antique trucks, antique tractors, early antique engines, truckers swap meet. Admission is $1. No pets permitted. For general information call 518-371-0288 or email hudsonmohawkaths@gmail. com, for vendor information call 518-373-9334 or email oldtruckf7@gmail.com.
BALLSTON SPA - We will miss our Jen! Jennifer Rebecca Robbins, age 53. Services were held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Avenue on Saturday, August 30, with visitation and a funeral service. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com. \ his siblings
SARATOGA SPRINGSLinda Catherine (Gaffney) Duhame, 79, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. A funeral home service was held on Tuesday, September 2, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.
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: Historic, Historical
Historic refers to something improtant or memorable.
The opening of the wing is a historic occoasion for the hospital
Historical means concered with or relating to history.
Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone with the Wild” is a historical novel.
Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words
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by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— For now, a row of ukuleles remain unplucked. A dance studio stands empty. A piano’s keys sit still and quiet.
The SPAC School of the Arts fall semester begins in less than two weeks, and when it launches on Sept. 15, a building located behind the former Museum of Dance on South Broadway will become filled with sounds, movements, and performances.
The school is playing host to a range of classes that will wrap up on Nov. 21. Included in this year’s offerings: youth and adult ukulele for players of varying experience; improv for youths; acting for teens; adult ballet and contemporary dance; adult jazz; private piano lessons; and much more.
One class that the school’s Vice President of Education Dennis Moench and Director of Learning and Engagement Jess Bien are most excited about is “Playing Shakespeare,” a new offering taught by Skidmore College faculty member Dennis Schebetta.
“The thing that we love about this class is that it’s Shakespeare, but it’s also very low-stakes and it’s very
accessible,” Bien said. “There’s a lot of improv incorporated into it and it represents what we do and what we aim to do, because it’s just about the process of creating and coming together with others. It’s not product based. There’s no formal performance at the end of it, but it’s a space for people to just come together and play.”
The casual but creative attitude of the Shakespeare class provides a microcosm of many of the school’s programs. The key is to allow people of all ages and abilities to meet in-person, explore an activity or interest, and walk away from the experience feeling like they enjoyed themselves. There’s little pressure to nail a particular line, or perfectly perform a certain dance maneuver. Rather, enjoyment, creativity, and improved mental health are the end goals.
“What we would really like to do is be part of this national conversation that is really gaining a lot of interest in the effect of the arts on people’s wellbeing and how it is essential, necessary, and not just something that only a privileged number of people can be a part of,” Moench said.
The SPAC School of the Arts has partnered with Skidmore College for a course that invites adults over the age of 55 to take a creative movement class alongside the college’s dance students. The
goal is to promote healing and wellbeing via the connections made between participants. A researcher at Skidmore intends to collect data from the class to see what the impact of such an experience might be.
“We’re really researching a lot of current studies that are out there,” Moench said. “The World Health Organization, for example, just came out with one about isolation and its effect on health and wellness, and we’re looking at a number of different data points, including social connectedness. We’re actually measuring working memory as
well in the adults and in the students to see if there’s any significant impact on that and their overall sense of wellbeing.”
In other words, not only can a SPAC School of the Arts student learn more about Shakespeare or dance or music, but they may also be able to boost their mental health. The growing field of neuroaesthetics, which studies the psychological impact of art and music, is steadily providing more evidence that the creation and appreciation of art could be more of a necessity than a hobby. Some have even
considered art as a tool needed for the survival of myriad cultures throughout history. It’s an ambitious field of study, and it’s one that has found a warm and welcoming home at the SPAC School of the Arts. Those interested in enrolling in a class can do so online. Adult ballet is an especially popular course that may fill up by the time this story is published. But there are plenty of other offerings, many of which are favorites of the local community. To learn more or to register for a class, visit spac.org/ school-of-the-arts.
MALTA — Halloween will arrive early in Malta when the town’s famed drive-in hosts a special Haunted Night event on Saturday, Sept. 6. Live “scare” actors will roam the theater grounds during a double-feature of “The Conjuring: Last Rites” (R) and “Weapons” (R).
Local haunt production company Booo365 will be returning to the Malta Drive-In
for the second time this year after a popular summer event in June. This time, they’ll be bringing a new set of characters to scare and entertain moviegoers throughout the night.
“We are really excited to be back at the Malta Drive-In Theatre for another thrilling haunted movie event,” said Dan Barner, co-owner of Booo365.
“Fall is in the air and we’re
ready to kick off spooky season early with this immersive horror experience.”
Movie-goers are encouraged to interact and take photos with the creatures that Booo365 will be unleashing at the haunted drive-in. Tickets are available online at www. maltadrivein.com or at the box office starting at 6:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 6.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Frank Spotnitz—a TV writer/ producer with credits that include “The X-Files,” “The Man in the High Castle,” and “Medici”—will be at the X-Files Museum in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, Sept. 21 for a meet and greet. The event will run from 1 to 5 p.m., with $40 tickets available at the door.
Some of Spotnitz’s notable “X-Files” writing credits include the episodes “Memento Mori,” “Millenium,” and the two-part “Dreamland.” In total, Spotnitz contributed to nearly 70 episodes of the hit series. He also helped author both “X-Files” films, released in 1998 and 2008, respectively.
Beyond his work on “X-Files,” Spotnitz created,
executive produced, and wrote multiple episodes of “The Man in the High Castle,” an Amazon Prime Video series that garnered critical acclaim and won two Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. When the pilot episode premiered in 2015, it became one of the mostwatched original series debuts in Amazon’s history.
Spotnitz also created the Netflix historical drama series “Medici,” which chronicled the rise of the Medici political dynasty during the Italian Renaissance, and CW’s “Leonardo,” about the life of da Vinci.
The X-Files Museum (technically named The X-Files Preservation Collection) remains the world’s only museum dedicated to the 90s sci-fi/horror show, which has developed a cult following after its initial, wildly successful run on the FOX network.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— After a water leak in an upstairs apartment on July 4 caused significant damage to the Northshire Bookstore on Broadway, the business has fully reopened as of Labor Day.
“Gratitude is on our minds
at Northshire as we turn the page on a challenging summer - it is such a relief that our Saratoga Springs store has fully reopened at last,” Northshire said in its newsletter.
After suffering extensive damage, the bookstore moved its July events to the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The business was unable to open its main retail floor until July 31.
The children’s floor was then partially reopened on Aug. 13.
“This summer, we have even more reason than usual to be grateful for your unwavering support,” Northshire added in its statement. “From the words of encouragement on your online orders to the two youngsters who held a lemonade stand in our honor - every kind gesture moved us deeply.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Jerry Crouth, a local Fun FM
93.3 radio DJ, will present his new book, “Thank You, Mom:
My Life’s Stories Growing Up in the Forties” at the Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.
The book pays tribute to Crouth’s mother, who brought up Jerry and his five siblings after their father was permanently hospitalized in Marcy
Mental Hospital one month before Jerry’s birth.
“We didn’t just survive,” Crouth said. “We had very happy formative years living together. It was all because of our mother.”
The book event, free and open to the public, will include an overview of the book and an author signing.
“Thank You, Mom” is available for purchase both at the store and on Amazon.
— The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) recently announced the return of its “CulinaryArts@SPAC” initiative this fall and winter with three events hosted at The Pines at SPAC. Tickets for the events are available at spac.org.
Project Griddle with Steven Raichlen
Oct. 7, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Barbecue legend, James Beard Award–winning author, and host of PBS’s “Project Fire,”
Steven Raichlen kicks off the CulinaryArts@SPAC fall season with a sizzling celebration of the griddle. In conversation with WAMC host Joe Donahue, Raichlen will share the inspiration behind his newest book, “Project Griddle”—a guide to griddles, planchas, and flat-tops packed with practical cooking techniques, chef’s shortcuts, and nearly 80 recipes. Prized for their
accessibility, versatility, and fun, griddles are having a moment— and Raichlen traces their history from the teppan of Japan to the plancha of Spain to champa grilling in South America.
Guests will enjoy tastings from Project Griddle including Tapas Bar Shrimp, Griddled Figs and Halloumi Cheese, BaconSeared Dates, Vietnamese Pork Meatballs and Manchego Crisps with Greens—alongside wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. A book signing will follow.
Chop Chop: Cooking the Foods of Nigeria with Ozoz Sokoh
Nov. 15, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
CulinaryArts@SPAC presents an evening of West African culture with Nigerian-born culinary anthropologist and author Ozoz Sokoh in conversation with WAMC’s Sarah LaDuke. Sokoh will share stories from her highly praised new book “Chop Chop:
Cooking the Foods of Nigeria,” a guide to Nigerian cuisine featuring 100 recipes that honor and preserve the nation’s rich culinary traditions. The evening’s tasting menu will be prepared by Albany’s Keobi Restaurant, known for its authentic Nigerian dishes, and will feature dishes like Chin Chin and Puff Puff, Jollof Rice, Nigerian Salad, Egusi Soup, Fried Chicken and Mingau de Tapioca. Guests can also enjoy Afro-beat music and explore a marketplace presented by Nine Steps Away from Africa, offering handcrafted silver and beaded jewelry, balafons, soaps, musical instruments, and more. Nigerian cocktails and mocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. A book signing will follow.
Potluck Desserts to Share with Pride with Justin Burke Dec. 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Indulge in dessert for
dinner with an inclusive, joyfilled dessert potluck hosted by baker, activist, and TV personality Justin Burke, in conversation with WAMC’s Sarah LaDuke. The region’s hottest pastry chefs (including Michele Hunter of Familiar Creature, Sam Pierre of Standard Fare, and Vanessa Traver of The Reading Room) will offer
sweet creations such as icebox cakes, layered desserts, selfsaucing puddings and slab pies from Burke’s new cookbook Potluck Desserts. Champagne and a specialty cocktail will be curated by Saratoga Springs’ Bocage and Standard Fare. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. A book signing will follow.
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Notice of formation of STYLES BY AURORA LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/28/2025. 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: 3935 North Shore Rd., Hadley, NY 12835. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.. 8/08, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12/2025. 15528
Notice of formation of SKYEDGE GLOBAL LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/18/2025 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: 12 WASHINGTON LN, HALFMOON, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/08, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12/2025. 15532
Notice of formation of NOTA SOU LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/30/2025 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 at: 5 ABEL ROAD STILLWATER, NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2025. 15521
Notice of formation of APA28N LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/04/2025 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: 27 Summerfield Lane, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/08, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12/2025. 15550
Notice of formation of Saratoga Coffee Company LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on July 29, 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: 60 Berkeley Way, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19/2025. 15580
Notice of formation of BG Mobile Welding & Fabrication LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 6/12/25. 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: 84 Clothier Rd, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 15581
Notice of formation of B3 COLLECTIVE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/04/2025 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: 27 Carpenter Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2025. 15578
Notice of formation of Aardvark Pet Sitting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on June 9, 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: 85 Edie Road, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19/2025. 15589
Articles of Organization for Sustainable Wealth Advisors, LLC. were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 12, 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 the process to the LLC at 112 Spring St., Suite 302, Saratoga Springs, NY. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19/2025. 15596
Notice of formation of AAC Getaways LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/01/2025 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: 76 Tamarack Trl, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. . 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2025. 15610
Notice of formation of Oak & Willow Mobile Coffee Bar LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/07/2025 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: 8 Tudor Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2025. 15621
Publication notices for Neighbors Stable LLC. Neigh-bors Stables LLC filed with the New York State Department of State on August 14, 2025. The office of LLC is in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State should mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 1330 Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose
of the LLC is to engage in the business of boarding and racing thoroughbred horses. 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2025. 15634
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. NAME: Amoreena O’Bryon Design, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/7/2025. 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 the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2025. 15638
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 3 Winners Circle, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 2, 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 the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2025. 15648
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 14D Pointe West Drive, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 2, 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 the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/2025. 15649
Notice of formation of Grady Logistics, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/05/2025. 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: 22 Tamarack Trail, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03/2025. 15650
Notice of Formation of Erin Mark LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 08/24/2025. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 13 Forestbrook Dr., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: any lawful activity. 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03/2025. 15664
Notice of Formation of Viktor Image & Personal Color Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 04/25/2025. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 233 Lake Ave., Apt. 110, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Personal Services. 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03/2025. 15667
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Pursuant to New York Limited Liability Law, Section 206(c). The name of the limited liability company is 2GC, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on June 14, 2023. The office of the limited liability company is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process may be served; the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served is 1253 Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03/2025. 15665
Notice of formation of PremahaWord Press, L.L.C. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Department of State on 08/25/2025. 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 the limited liability company at 308 Fitch Road, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866. Company is organized for publishing. 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03/2025. 15668
Notice of formation of Paddy Collective, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/25/2025 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: 121 Lincoln Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03/2025. 15672
Notice of formation of Affirmed Accounting & Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/25/2025 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: 159 Arrow Wood Place Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03/2025. 15691
Notice of formation of Cheverton Copywriting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/4/25. 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: Cheverton Copywriting LLC, 21 Clemens Drive, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10/2025. 15688
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Corbari Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 5, 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 the process to the LLC
c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10/2025. 15692
Notice of formation of The Makeup Studio Saratoga LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/18/2025. 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: 45 Pine Haven Shores Rd., #1000A, Shelburne, VT, 05482-7812. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10/2025. 15699
Notice of Formation of Almosta Farm and Greenhouses LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 08/04/2025. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 201 Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort, New York 12831. Purpose: any lawful activity. 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10/2025. 15710
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Monster Sports Cards LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/2/2025. 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 the process to the LLC, 110 Nottingham Way South Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10/2025. 15711
Notice of formation of New York Customz LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/26/2025 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: 186 N. Greenfield Rd. Porter Corners NY 12859. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10/2025. 15712
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— The New York Racing Association (NYRA) revealed the final numbers for the 2025 Saratoga Race Course Summer Meet after races concluded on Monday evening.
Over the 49 days of racing at Saratoga this summer, inclusive of the Belmont Stakes and July 4th racing festivals, wagering handle from all sources totaled more than $1 billion ($1,072,548,515) with paid attendance of 1,224,504.
All-sources handle for the 40-day summer meet was
$791,129,471, including a record $49,651,341 of wagering on Whitney Day and $54,309,929 on Travers Day, the third-highest amount ever wagered on a single day in the history of the summer meet.
Saratoga Stats: 2025 vs. 2024
• All-sources handle:
$791,129,471 vs. $803,806,964
• Average daily handle: $19,778,237 vs. $20,610,435
• Total on-track handle:
$136,218,024 vs. $136,295,228
• Total paid attendance: 1,061,787 vs. 1,051,092
• Average daily paid attendance: 26,544 vs. 26,951
• Races off the turf: 33 vs. 45
• Total races: 420 (244 dirt and 176 turf) vs. 412 (257 dirt and 155 turf)
NYRA also announced the final tallies for the winningest trainers, jockeys, and owners during the 2025 summer meet.
Five-time Eclipse Awardwinning trainer Chad Brown and Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher each posted 32 wins to share the H. Allen Jerkens training title at the 40-day meeting
that ran from July 10 through September 1.
“It’s really rewarding because my friends and family are here,” said Brown, who is a Saratoga County native. “It’s one of the rare times of the year between July and August I get to catch up with people I don’t see the rest of the year. It’s a lot of work. It’s my busiest time of year but I also get to see a lot of people that are important to me.
Brown earned his fifth consecutive Spa training title, his eighth overall, and his 35th title at a NYRA meeting. He posted a record of 186-32-27-31 and earnings of $4,509,878 at the meet, good for a win rate of 17.20 percent and in-the-money percentage of 48.39 percent.
Pletcher won his 15th training title at the Saratoga meet and his first training title on the NYRA circuit since taking the 2021 Aqueduct fall meet. He posted a record of 131-32-2018 and earnings of $3,450,915, good for a win rate of 24.43 percent and in-the-money percentage of 53.44.
Linda Rice finished third in the trainer’s standings with 24 wins.
Irad Ortiz, Jr. successfully defended his title as Saratoga’s
leading rider for a fourth consecutive year, after registering 59 wins to best his brother and runner-up Jose Ortiz [55 wins] and third-place Flavien Prat [42 wins]. Ortiz, Jr. earned his seventh overall Angel Cordero, Jr. riding title after clinching additional titles in 2015, 2018, 2020, and 2022-24.
Ortiz, Jr. did not ride the Spa’s Closing Day card on Sept. 1 after falling from Mindframe at the beginning of Sunday’s Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup, where he escaped serious injury and was medically cleared to continue riding.
“After this, I feel great,” Ortiz, Jr., said, with a laugh.
“It’s an exciting place,” he added, regarding Saratoga. “I think it’s the best place to ride horses and the people show so much love every single day. They support the sport so much, so I can’t be happier to be here.”
Ortiz, Jr. completed the meet with a record of 28659-56-44 and earnings of $5,341,609, good for a win rate of 20.63 percent and in-themoney rate of 55.59 percent.
Mike Repole’s Repole Stable earned the owners’ title with 14 wins, notching their first title at a NYRA meeting since taking the 2021 Aqueduct winter meet in a tie with Michael Dubb. Repole last won the owners’ title at Saratoga from 2010-12, and was New York’s leading owner in 2009.
Repole Stable completed the meet with a 61-14-11-8 record and $1,123,270 in earnings. Klaravich Stables finished second with 11 wins while Flying P Stable was third with nine wins.
• Springfield closed the match with a 25–18 fourth set, aided by three more aces to finish with 12 on the day. The hosts scored eight out of the first 10 points in the fourth set.
• Stolarz led the Thoroughbreds with 10 kills and four blocks, one solo.
• Katy O’Connell added six kills and a team-high five block assists.
• Setter Catriona Hoelperl tallied 23 assists and 11 digs for her first double-double of the year.
• Libero Marlowe McIntyre posted a team-best 18 digs.
• Chloe Heitman chipped in seven kills, while Madison Manning had six and Angie Mozrall five.
• Skidmore hit .159 with 8.0 total blocks in the opener. Skidmore 3, Keene State 0 (25–15, 25–20, 25–18)
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Skidmore College women’s volleyball team opened their 2025 season with a win and a pair of losses during the Joseph B. Dearing Classic on Aug. 30 and Sept. 2.
The first two games— played in Springfield, Massachusetts—resulted in a 3-1 loss to Springfield College and a 3-0 sweep against Keene State. Seniors Maya Stolarz and Jazlin Chen combined for 18 kills in the Keene State win as the Thoroughbreds hit .303 in the victory with 15 total blocks. At the end of the day, sophomore Marlowe McIntyre, who was making her collegiate debut, was selected to the AllTournament Team.
Springfield 3, Skidmore 1 (25–20, 23–25, 25–22, 25–18)
• Springfield opened with a 25–20 win in the first set behind five service aces.
• Skidmore answered in the second, rallying late to take a 25–23 win in a frame that featured 17 ties. Neither side scored more than points in a row.
• The Pride edged the third set 25–22 after scoring three in a row to get to 22 and pushing three more across despite Skidmore’s late push.
• Skidmore surged to a 25–15 first-set win behind a combined seven early kills from Stolarz and Chen.
• The Thoroughbreds held off a mid-set Keene rally with a 10-2 run to take the second, 25–20, with O’Connell and Claire Sabo combining for four blocks.
• Skidmore sealed the sweep with a 25–18 third set after pulling away in the middle of the frame.
• Chen finished nearly perfect with nine kills on 13 swings (.692) without an error and three blocks.
• Stolarz also had nine kills with four total blocks.
• Natalie Pedersen chipped in six kills, while O’Connell and Sabo combined for eight blocks.
• Hoelperl steered the offense with 22 assists, and Emma Ferrigno added six helpers.
• McIntyre anchored the defense with 11 digs.
• Heitman contributed four kills to finish her collegiate debut with 11 on the afternoon.
• Skidmore hit .303 as a team while limiting Keene State to -.018 with a dominant 15.0 team blocks.
In their Sept. 2 contest,
Skidmore pushed host Williams in each set but dropped a 3–0 decision (25–23, 25–20, 25–18) in the Ephs’ season opener Tuesday night at Chandler Athletic Center. First-year outside hitter Chloe Heitman led the Thoroughbreds with 10 kills, while senior middle Jazlin Chen added four kills and a matchbest five blocks.
• Skidmore (1–2) opened strong, hitting .303 in the first set and erasing a 20–14 deficit behind Chen’s serving run of three aces in four points eventually propelling the Thoroughbreds to tie the score at 22. Williams (1–0) answered with a closing 3-1 stretch to claim the frame, then used a balanced attack to control the final two sets.
• Heitman tallied 10 kills on 30 swings (.200) to go with four digs and a block. She scored four of her points in the third set, including back-toback kills that kept Skidmore within reach at 9–8.
• Chen finished with 11.5 points, including four solo blocks, and three aces.
• Setter Catriona Hoelperl dished out 19 assists, hit .500 with two kills, and chipped in seven digs. Classmate Emma Ferrigno added six assists and a kill.
• Maya Stolarz produced seven kills (.222), a block, and three digs, while Katy O’Connell supplied four kills and two solo blocks. Madison Manning collected four kills and 16 receptions with just one error, plus a service ace.
• Marlowe McIntyre anchored the defense with 13 digs, while Athena Braverman added six. Skidmore outblocked Williams 8–5 but was out-aced 12–4.
• Williams’ Kate Lane and Chi Obi paced the Ephs with eight kills apiece. Lane added four aces, while setter Morgan Daetz handed out 24 assists. Libero Eve Kaplan totaled 13 digs.
The team will next host a busy weekend of home games during the Skidmore Classic on Sept. 5 and 6 at the Williamson Sports Center.
Matthew Griep—the Ballston Spa Central School District’s new director of physical education, health, and athletics—officially joined the district this month after his appointment was announced earlier this summer. Griep formerly held the same job title at the South Glens Falls Central School District, where he worked for six years, serving nearly 3,000 students, 1,300 student athletes, 140 coaches and staff, 77 teams, and 20 physical and health education teachers. Photo via the Ballston Spa Central School District.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Friends of Skidmore Athletics’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place during Homecoming and Family Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Bill Jones P’18, Athletics Administration Team
2013-2014 Women’s Field Hockey Team Team of Distinction
2012-2013 Women’s Tennis Team
The 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees include: Student-Athletes Liz Catinella Casey ’11 –Women’s Field Hockey Grant Copeland ’97 – Baseball Gerard O’Shea ’12 – Men’s Basketball Lindsey Phibbs ’02 – Riding Admin/Staff
by Jonathon Norcross
Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Two years ago, the Saratoga Central Catholic girl’s soccer team managed just one victory all season. Last year, the first of a rebuilding effort, they rocketed to eight wins, despite, at times, not having enough players to fill out a complete roster.
“I think it was a great accomplishment for the girls to turn it around like that, and it’s really a testament to them taking the systems we put in place and actually executing it,” said Head Coach Brian Venn.
Some of the Saints’ losses last season were close, winnable contests. They fell to Mekeel Christian Academy 2-1 and lost to Whitehall 3-2. Had those games gone slightly differently, Spa Catholic would’ve finished with a winning record.
The squad’s remarkable turnaround has attracted attention from just about everyone: interested players, student spectators, parents, and the community at large. When word went around that the Saints were serious about soccer, donations, attendance, and enthusiasm all shot up.
“We’ve got great support from our [athletics director]. We’ve got great student support. Our games were filled with students watching the young ladies play last year, which was awesome,” said Assistant Coach Tony Nucera. “We’re really proud of where we are. It doesn’t mean we’re exactly where we
want to be, but we’re trending in the right direction. Our goal, when we did this together, was to sustain a program that for years to come would be available to the student athletes, and also have, eventually, a JV program and a modified program. That’s where we want to get it. It’ll take us a little while to get there, but it’s a lot of fun getting to where we are now.”
Along the path of this ambitious rebuild comes increased expectations for the 2025 season.
The coaches are aiming for 11 wins, despite losing key contributors Sydney Caracci and Grace Venn, both of whom were senior team captains. But the Saints won’t go quietly into the night.
Juniors Ava Brown and Allison Fuller, who Venn said last year were poised to become standouts, have indeed stepped into leadership roles. Both were named team captains for the 2025 season. Joining them is Addison Quail, a junior who led the team in assists last year and is back for her second stint as a captain.
“I feel confident leading the team,” Quail said. “It’s nice to see everyone coming together and working together to push through the season and win as many games as we can.”
“I think last year we had such a successful team and an organization that we’re starting, and I think that it showed all the younger kids that this has hope and we can do more with this,” Fuller said. “A lot of people tried out and made the team this year, and our numbers rose just because of last year with new coaches and our support by
everyone in the school.”
The captains agreed that their biggest games of the regular season will be opening and closing contests against Mekeel Christian. The first is on Friday, Sept. 5, the second, Oct. 11. Mekeel and Spa Catholic have developed a healthy rivalry thanks to their close games last season, all three of which ended in Saints losses. But like many things with this team, all of that could soon change for the better.
2025 Saratoga Central Catholic Lady Saints Girls Varsity Soccer Roster
Allison Fuller (team captain): senior goalie/striker, #1
Grace Schaefer: junior goalie/striker, #2
Isabella Hutter: senior defense, #3
Anna Fitzpatrick: senior midfield, #5
Julia Dejnozka: sophomore forward/midfield, #6
Maggie Durfee: sophomore stopper, #9
Addison Quail (team
captain): junior center midfield, #10
Sophia Ryan: junior midfield, #12
Ava Brown (team captain): senior sweeper, #15
Lily Guiden: junior forward, #19
Mekenna King: sophomore midfield, #21
Hannah Carter: sophomore midfield, #22
Emma Gilchrist: sophomore defense, #23
Lily Janic: sophomore midfield, #28
Luchiana Leon: senior defense, #30
Sophia Brunner: 8th grade striker, #31
Jill Venn: junior striker, #44
Sophia Klamp: freshman goalie, #50
Head Coach: Brian Venn
Assistant Coach: Tony Nucera
2025 Saratoga Central Catholic Lady Saints Girls Varsity Soccer Schedule 9/5 4:30 p.m. vs. Mekeel
Christian at Maalwyck Park
9/9 4:30 p.m. vs. Berlin New Lebanon at Gavin Park
9/12 4:30 p.m. vs. Cambridge at Cambridge 9/13 12 p.m. vs. Whitehall Saturday at Gavin Park
9/18 4:30 p.m. vs. North Warren/Johnsburg at North Warren/Johnsburg 9/19 4:30 p.m. vs. Germantown at Gavin Park
9/22 5 p.m. vs. Watervliet at Gavin Park
9/26 4:30 p.m. vs. Gloversville at Gavin Park
9/29 4:30 p.m. vs. Corinth at Gavin Park
10/2 7:00 p.m. vs. Whitehall at Whitehall (night game)
10/3 7:00 p.m. vs. Watervliet at Watervliet (night game) 10/7 4:30 p.m. vs. North Warren/Johnsburg at Gavin Park (pink game)
10/9 4:30 p.m. vs. Corinth at Corinth
10/11 12 p.m. vs. Mekeel Christian at Gavin Park (Saturday/ Senior Day)
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Siena University basketball head coaches Gerry McNamara and Terry Primm greeted fans and celebrated inside the Winner’s Circle at the Saratoga Race Course last Wednesday.
The fifth race of the day, dubbed “Siena Saints MarchOn!”, was named in honor of the coaches’ teams.
McNamara and Primm also took time to sign autographs
and pose for photos with hoops fans at the Jockey Silks Porch.
Prior to becoming a coach, McNamara was a crucial piece of the 2003 NCAA National Champion Syracuse team. This season will be his second as head coach of the Saints after a long stint as assistant coach for the Orange.
Primm ascended to lead the women’s program following three years as an assistant
coach and quickly made an impact, leading the Saints to their third consecutive winning record and a berth in the WNIT.
The Siena men’s team will launch their Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) schedule on Dec. 5 at the MVP Arena in Albany. The women’s team is set to begin their regular season on Nov. 4 at the UHY Center in Loudonville.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announced Wednesday a series of free
public tours for the fall season, including Tang Guide Tours each Sunday beginning Sept. 7, and monthly Curator’s Tours.
The Tang rotates exhibitions in
and out of its galleries, presenting more than a dozen each year.
Fall exhibitions include “See It Now: Contemporary Art from the Ann and Mel Schaffer Collection,” opening Sept. 13, a sweeping presentation of contemporary art collected over the last five decades; the recently opened “All These Growing Things,” an exploration of becoming and belonging through a selection of work from the Tang collection, which now numbers over 20,0000 objects; and “Sheila Pepe: Where and When We Rest,” opening Oct. 11, the sixth iteration in the mezzanine installation project that invites an artist to design a community lounge space.
Continuing through Nov. 2 is “Up to Us: Black Dimensions
in Art, 1975–Tomorrow,” which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the grassroots organization through archival material, oral histories, and art.
Tang Guide Tours
Sundays, Sept. 7– Dec. 7, 2 p.m.
A tour of current exhibitions with a Tang Guide.
Curator’s Tours of “Up to Us: Black Dimensions in Art, 1975–Tomorrow”
Thursday, Sept. 18, noon
Rebecca McNamara, the Frances Young Tang ’61 Associate Curator, leads the tour.
Curators’ Tour of All These Growing Things
Thursday, Oct. 9, noon
Led by McNamara. Curators’ Tour of “See It Now: Contemporary Art from the Ann and Mel Schaffer Collection”
Thursday, Nov. 13, noon Ian Berry, Dayton Director, leads the tour.
Curators’ Tour of “Sheila Pepe: Where and When We Rest” Thursday, Dec. 11, noon
Rachel Seligman, Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator, leads the tour.
For more information about these tours or about other upcoming events, please visit https://tang.skidmore.edu or call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.
