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BELMONT ON BROADWAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A week-long festival marking the first appearance of the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs will take place in the Spa City.

Nicknamed “Belmont On Broadway” and billed as a locally based multifaceted celebration, the 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival is slated to take place June 4 -9 and will feature a free outdoor concert and other events complimentary to the June 6-9

four-day meet at Saratoga Race Course.

The signature kick-off event to the week will be a free outdoor concert on Broadway in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center on Wednesday, June 5. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. with Tops of Trees, a Saratoga-based original eight-piece rock and soul ensemble, followed by the Virginia-based Pat McGee Band taking the stage at 7 p.m.

Outside the Saratoga Springs City Center on Broadway May 29, 2024.

by Thomas Dimopoulos. Story continued on pg. 8-9

The Saratoga Springs varsity softball team poses after

the Section 2 Class AAA championship. Photo via Saratoga Athletics social media accounts. See Story pg. 33

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WWII 27th Division Veteran Passes Away at 100 History OF SARATOGA

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Wilfred L. “Spike” Mailloux, a World War II combat veteran I had befriended after interviewing him for an Associated Press story a decade ago, died on May 2 in the Albany-area nursing home where he was living in the room next door to Jean Mailloux, his wife of 77 years. He was 100 years old. The Maillouxs lived for a number of years in the town of Halfmoon.

In addition to being among the nation’s dwindling number of WWII veterans, Spike Mailloux was one of the oldest known veterans of the New York Army National Guard, as well as one of the last surviving U.S. Army veterans of the Battle of Saipan, fought June 15-July 9, 1944. And he very likely may have been the last of the American survivors of the attack launched at dawn by the Japanese on July 7, 1944, in what’s considered the largest “banzai” charge of the war.

I first met Spike in the summer of 2014 at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, where he and his best friend John Sidur were attending a talk on the Battle of Saipan, where the Army’s 27th Infantry Division fought alongside two Marine Corps divisions.

When I approached Spike and asked if I could ask him a few questions about Saipan, he said the only time he talked with strangers about the battle was when John Sidur was standing by his side.

It was Sidur, then a 26-yearold staff sergeant, who saved Spike’s life after finding the then20-year-old corporal lying in a watery ditch, bleeding from a stab wound to his thigh inflicted by a knife-wielding Japanese officer.

“He found me in the mud,” Spike told me for that Associated Press story, which moved the global news agency’s national and international wires on July 7, 2014, the 70th anniversary of the banzai charge that sent an estimated 5,000-plus Japanese against a thin front line manned by about 1,100 soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 27th Division’s 105th Infantry Regiment.

When that daylong assault ended with some of the surviving Americans literally driven into

the sea, more than 4,000 Japanese lay dead. The 105th was nearly wiped out, suffering 406 killed, 512 wounded and several missing in action.

Since the 27th Division was a New York National Guard organization federalized in 1940, the casualties from the July 7 attack included scores of New Yorkers, many of them from the Albany-Saratoga region. Two, Lt. Col. William O’Brien and Sgt. Thomas Baker, both from Troy, were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

Spike was evacuated to a military hospital in Hawaii to recuperate. Sidur stayed with the 27th Division and fought at Okinawa, where he was wounded. After the war, both men returned to their hometown of Cohoes and landed jobs, got married and raised families.

Spike and John were best friends until Sidur passed away in January 2015, a week after his 97th birthday. With his passing Spike became the last of the original 96 men in Cohoesbased Company B of the 105th Regiment. Spike, a member of a local drum and bugle corps, was the company bugler – a real-life bugle boy of Company B.

Spike and I would meet every now and then for lunch, usually at the Halfmoon Diner, near where he and Jean were living at the time. His son, Bob, would drive him, and one or both of Spike’s great-grandsons would join us.

At first, Spike didn’t offer many details about Saipan, especially the banzai charge. Those horrific memories were still too traumatic to share, even 70-plus years later. Over time, he divulged more about his wartime experiences, although he tended to avoid talking about what happened on July 7, 1944.

While checking online records of the New York National Guard’s 1940 roster, I noticed the birthday listed for Spike – Sept. 11, 1921 -- didn’t add up to his age at the time I met him. He confessed: he had added two years to his age, making him the required minimum 18 so he could enlist and get the $5 Guardsmen were paid when they showed up for

weekend drills.

That money, he said, came in handy in a French Canadian family with 12 children and a father who worked two jobs to keep them fed.

I had two other occasions to include Spike in AP stories I wrote on the Saipan battle. One involved several hand-drawn portraits of fellow soldiers that a 27th Division member created in 1943 while they were training in Hawaii. After the artist veteran died, his son donated the collection to the NYS Military Museum, which was attempting to identify all the men depicted. Spike didn’t recognize any of them, but he enjoyed his visit to the museum, home to a trove of artifacts, documents and photographs chronicling the 27th Division’s WWII history.

The other story was about a new book whose author said he was inspired to write it after reading in my July 2014 AP story about how John Sidur saved a fellow soldier – Spike – from bleeding to death.

“If one person could be identified as the reason I wrote this book, John Sidur of Cohoes, New York, is that person,” Texas-based author Bill Sloan wrote at the end of his book, “Their Backs Against The Sea: The Battle of Saipan and the Largest Banzai Attack of World War II.”

The last time I saw Spike was on Sept. 11, 2023 – his 100th birthday – at the 76 Diner in Latham. Jean was there, along with son Bob and other family members spread out in several nearby booths.

When I walked up to him, he smiled and greeted me the way he always did: “There’s my buddy.”

After Bob Mailloux informed me of his father’s death, I passed the news along to the Times Union and WNYT-TV, which aired a story on Spike using photos I provided. The TU included information and images I provided in a May 7 front-page story published on the day of his burial. The headline: Real-life bugle boy from Company B, Cohoes native and Saipan survivor, dies at 100. So long, Spike. Thanks for sharing your stories with me so I could share them with the world.

Saratoga Springs Rotary Awards Jean Fei Senior Citizen of the Year

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Rotary Club selected Jean Fei as its Senior Citizen of the Year, and awarded $1,000 to her charity of choice - Seven Dancers Coalition.

Fei’s involvement in the community has included programs with organizations SEAD, Saratogians for Equality and Acceptance of Diversity, Annual

Diversity Day Celebration for Saratoga, Respecting Difference Writing Contest for 8th and 9th Grade Students, Saratoga Day of Giving Thanks Celebration,

Greenfield Appoints New Historian

GREENFIELD – The Town of Greenfield has appointed resident Duane Cornell to the position of historian.

The part-time position of historian includes the role of interpreting the past, teaching and writing about history, advocating for historic preservation and helping promote historic anniversaries.

The role had been held for the past ten years by Ron Feulner, who died earlier this year.

Cornell held numerous positions at Curtis Lumber for 27 years until he retired in 2023. He is a past member of the Greenfield Fire Department, serving as lieutenant and captain.

Cornell is a fifth-generation resident of Greenfield. He said

his love of history was born in the historic home he was raised in on Old Stone Church Road. The home and his family trace back to the 1800s in Greenfield.

After many years in Saratoga, Luzerne and Corinth, he returned to his hometown five years ago purchasing property in Porter Corners.

The Town of Greenfield is home to 8,200 residents in Greenfield, Porter Corners, Middle Grove, Lake Desolation and Maple Ave. It spans more than 41,000 acres of land bordering the Adirondacks and is the largest town in Saratoga County, by square mile.

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At age 17, Fei moved to Saratoga to attend Skidmore College, and her earliest jobs included waitressing at Caffe Lena’s when Lena Spencer was in charge.

“I lived in Seattle, Washington where I was born, and grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, Dhaka, Bangladesh,

Madison, Wisconsin and Chevy Chase, Maryland,” Fei said, in a statement. “I settled here and have never left.”

Saratoga Springs Rotary Members and Fei’s friends and family gathered earlier this month at The Wishing Well Restaurant to honor Fei as Rotary’s 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year.

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Greenfield resident Duane Cornell has been appointed to the position of Greenfield town historian.

Doris F. Aubry

WILTON — Doris F. Aubry, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Doris was born on September 24, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 28 at St. Clements Church. Burial followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.

Margaret (Peg) Gardner

ARCADIA, FL — Margaret (Peg) Gardner passed away at her home on Sunday May 19, 2024. Calling hours are 2 – 5 p.m., Monday, June 3 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial is private. Memorial donations to your favorite charity. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Linda LaChance

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Linda LaChance of Saratoga Springs passed peacefully on May 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband Ray, family, and dear friend Gregg. Funeral services will be private, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Cody P. Reinhart

WILTON — Cody P. Reinhart passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Calling hours were Wednesday, May 29 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 30 at The Church of the Messiah, 296 Glen St, Glens Falls 12801. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

OBITUARIES

Mikayla Tao “Kai” Roy

STILLWATER — Mikayla Tao

“Kai” Roy, age 21, lost her fight on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was a beautiful young woman who was full of life, determination, and strength. Mikayla was born on September 15, 2002, in China and was the daughter of David and Michele (Kovarovic) Roy.

Mikayla was incredibly kind, gifted, always putting her entire being into everything she did and cared deeply for her friends and family. She graduated from the Stillwater Central School District with the Class of 2020, where she was chosen as a recipient of the Saratoga County School Boards of Association Community Service Award. Mikayla was active in various athletics and organizations including National Honor Society, Varsity Club, French Club, Spectrum and Friends of Rachael. Her notable intelligence led her to becoming a tutor for others, and her outgoing personality landed her a captain of the cheerleading team. Mikayla enjoyed music and was a talented guitar and piano player. She also had a beautiful voice which she shared with the school chorus and Chamber Singers. Mikayla always put others first and spent many hours volunteering at the Regional Food Bank and local community center. She loved eating Chinese food, baking cookies and snuggling with her pets, Korra and Winnie, who miss her dearly, and her stuffed pets, Steven the Bear and Boppi the Dog.

Mikayla went on to study biology at Hudson Valley Community College and was currently attending Binghamton University pursuing a math degree all the while working as a campus tour guide and she was Baxter, the Bearcats mascot. She was the daughter of David and Michele ( Kovarovic) Roy; sister of Nicholas Roy; special love of Cole Roberts; maternal

granddaughter of Frank and the late Sandra Kovarovic; paternal granddaughter of the late Gordon and Irene Roy; niece of Gordon and Laura Roy, (Jessica, Melissa and Donny), Laurie Schieb-Wyanski, (Matt and Jess), Denise and Mark Suchsland, (Erin), Julie and Joe Urbanski (Jenna and Mei Lei)

Think of Mikayla when you see a sunflower, as that was her favorite.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. A celebration of Mikayla’s life will conclude the visitation at 4 p.m. and be led by Chaplain Claudia Meyer.

The family wishes to send special thanks to Dr. Nancy Olsen and all the mental health workers who have worked with Mikayla to uplift and support her throughout the years.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ or to the Animal Protective Foundation of your choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Mikayla’s Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.

John E. Armstrong Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John E. Armstrong Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 with his family by his side. Mass will be at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 at Noon on June 4 and burial with military honors following in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Patrick Francis Graham

Patrick Francis Graham passed away on May 16, 2024, at his home in Houston, Texas, at the age of 55. He was born on December 19, 1968 and grew up in Saratoga Springs. Patrick is survived by his wife, Geralyn Graham, his mother Charlene Graham, his sister Heidi Faulkner, and his nephew and niece, William and Sadie Weatherwax.

Patrick was a successful entrepreneur, owning the restaurant GRAHAMS in Saratoga Springs and later venturing into a residential home building business in Houston, where he dedicated 16 years of his life.

In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.

May Patrick Francis Graham rest in peace, and may his memory be cherished by those who knew and loved him.

Ward passed away on May 17, unexpectedly in his home, at the age of 66. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare. com

Norman Lee Ward

CHARLTON — Norman Lee

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Michael J. Arnold, 64, of Schuylerville, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged June and July 2023 in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing Aug. 6.

Gary A. Lucas, 38, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration in a state correctional facility, after pleading to leaving the scene of an incident without reporting death, charged November 2023 in Ballston.

Matthew J. Hayes, Sr., was sentenced to 1-1/2 years’ incarceration in a state correctional facility and 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged December 2022 in Corinth.

Margo A. Mead, 36, of West Sand Lake, was sentenced to 364 days in the Saratoga County Correctional Facility, after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, charged September 2023 in Malta.

Meagan E. McGuire, was sentenced to 5 years of

probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged September 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

Cristina M. Cassidy, 31, of Albany, was sentenced to 364 days in the Saratoga County Correctional Facility, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth degree, charged October 2022 in Clifton Park.

John D. Chaname, 43, of East Elmhurst, N.Y., was sentenced to 364 days in the Saratoga County Correctional Facility, after pleading to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, charged November 2023 in Clifton Park.

Xavier O. Williams, 21, of Watervliet, pleaded to attempted assault in the second-degree, charged October 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing July 22.

Gloria Rhodes, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 5 years of probation and 60 days community service, after pleading to attempted assault in the seconddegree, charged May 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

Thomas J. Lucey, 39, of Troy, was sentenced to 5 years of

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probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Waterford.

Edward T. Sears, 20, of Schenectady, pleaded to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged January 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing July 22.

Kevin S. Cuva, 51, pleaded to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing July 23.

James M. McFarland, 55, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in a state correctional facility, after pleading to felony DWI, charged February 2023 in Clifton Park.

SARATOGA COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Haley A. Czwakiel, 27, of Ballston Spa, was charged with aggravated DWI (class E felony), DWI, and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or greater (unclassified misdemeanors), following a suspected crash on Saratoga Road in the town of Ballston earlier this month. She was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Ballston Town Court on a later date, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

Ryan A. Madigan, 36, of Burnt Hills, was charged with Assault in the third degree (Misdemeanor), and Aggravated Criminal Contempt (Felony). It is alleged Madigan struck a female known to him in the face causing physical injury. The alleged assault was committed against a party who had an order of protection against Madigan, resulting in the charge of Aggravated Criminal Contempt. He was arraigned by Malta Town Judge Sloat and remanded with bail of $5,000 cash, $10,000 bond or $50,000 partially secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Ballston Town Court at a later date.

John A. Rathbun, 26, of Verona, was charged with burglary in the seconddegree (felony), two counts of criminal mischief in the fourth-degree, petit

larceny, resisting arrest, and menacing in the seconddegree (misdemeanors). Rathbun is accused of unlawfully entering and remaining in a dwelling in Halfmoon with the intent to commit a crime therein. He was reportedly found hiding in a closet in the residence by the homeowner when she arrived home at which time he allegedly threatened her with a liquor bottle. He is further accused of preventing the homeowner from calling 911 by slapping the phone from her hand and of stealing liquor from the residence. There was no prior relationship between Rathbun and the homeowner. He was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail, bond, or partially secured bond pending further action in the matter.

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Earl R. Bean

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Earl R. Bean, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on November 15, 1936 in Hanover, NH, he was the son of the late Richard Bean and Beatrice Huntington Bean.

Earl proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1955 to 1957. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a Horse Trainer at Saratoga Race Track, where he became a well-known and respected figure in the racing community.

A passionate outdoorsman, Earl loved golfing, betting on horses, and participating in harness racing as an owner, trainer, and driver since 1964. His unwavering dedication to the sport earned him induction into the Horseman Hall of Fame in 2010. Earl was also an enthusiastic Red Sox fan and cherished the time spent with his family pet, Winston.

Earl is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Nancy Bean; his son, Timothy Earl Bean (Deborah Crawford); daughters, Karen Forbes, Linda Rose Bean, and Julie Brasser (Kevin); brothers, Caroll Bean and John Bean (Pam); sisters, Shirley Stever and Eva Lou Hodge; grandchildren, Shannon Van Hall (Eric), Nicole Forbes (Jose Corporan), Lauren Fredmonski (Matthew), Kellie Bean, Micayla LaFave (Dylan), Lindsey Brasser (Jordan Nolan), and Keri Pehl. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, and friends who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Merton Bean; his sister, Charlotte Bishop; and his son-in-law, Jeffrey Forbes.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 4, from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, located at Rte 9 and/ or Marion Ave., Saratoga Springs.

A graveside service with military honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare. com.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s 2024 Annual Earth Day Essay Contest Winners – Event June 2

WILTON—Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park announced this year’s Annual Earth Day Essay Contest winners, in a contest that promotes increased environmental consciousness, community participation, and protection of the planet worldwide.

Over 150 entries were received from schools in the region. There will be a ceremony for the winners at the Annual Wildlife Festival at noon on Sunday, June 2, when contest winners from each of the categories will receive their $50 cash prize.

Upper Elementary School winner Owen Rogan, of Lake Avenue Elementary School, Grade 5, wrote, in part: “Every year, eight million metric tons of plastic waste enters our oceans. We, as a group, need to put a stop to this. Animals are dying because of all the waste entering the oceans and getting dumped or lost in the wilderness. By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Even though plastic has been

particularly useful to humankind, we need to find a better alternative for plastic, fast…”

Additional winning essays were submitted by: Rory Boggan, Ballard Rd Elementary School, Grade 2; Prateek Chinni, Menands UFSD, Grade 7, and Cameron Stockwell, Homeschool, Grade 10.

The mission of Wilton Wildlife includes environmental education as a priority, and Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to engage youth in important environmental conversations. The Earth Day Essay Contest was initiated to give school-aged children a chance to research and engage in climate issues and actively seek out solutions to protect the future resources of this planet and to bring their thoughts and solutions to the climate crisis.

For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org, or visit the Wilton Wildlife website at wiltonpreserve. org.

Tang Teaching Museum a 2024 Blue Star Museum - Free Admission to Currently Serving U.S. Military Personnel & Their Families

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College joins museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America.

“We are grateful to the Tang Teaching Museum for participating in this summer’s Blue Star Museums program and we hope military families will take this opportunity to create meaningful, lifelong memories,” said Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, in a statement. “Whether you are traveling this summer, getting

to know a new duty location, or exploring what your community has to offer, Blue Star Museums is a wonderful opportunity to create connection and find inspiration.”

The 2024 program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

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Gideon Putnam Burying Ground Historic Marker Restored

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Matt Veitch was joined by the Saratoga Springs Historian and representatives from Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, Saratoga Springs DPW, Saratoga Springs History Museum, and TR Signs to unveil the restored Gideon Putnam Burying Ground Historic Marker.

Veitch, who represents Saratoga Springs at the county level of government, secured funding in the County’s 2023 budget to dedicate to various projects in Saratoga Springs.

Veitch spearheaded an initiative to restore multiple historic markers and signs throughout the city, including: Bryan Home (Olde Bryan Inn), NYS County Highway Superintendents Association Founding site, Walworth Estate (Pine Grove), The ‘Gut’ or the ‘Valley’ commemoration of Jewish Contributions to the City,

Solomon Northup Memorial, and Dublin Neighborhood marker.

The Gideon Putnam Burying Ground is located on South Franklin Street in Saratoga Springs. Named for the founding father of Saratoga Springs, Gideon Putnam, the cemetery contains more than 150 graves of early and mid-19th century, mostly working-class residents of the city. In 1835, the Putnams

gave their family burial land to the village of Saratoga Springs to be used as a public burial plot. In 1812, Gideon Putnam became the first to be buried here.

In 1811, Gideon began construction of Congress Hall just north of Congress Spring but was seriously injured when a section of scaffolding at the hotel collapsed. He died in 1812 at the age of 49 as a result of his injuries.

“Lake George, NY”. Photo by KarenJean

Thank you to all who submitted photos! Spring Contest Closed. Contest Resumes Summer 2024!

Matt Veitch, at left, Saratoga Springs City Historian Mary Ann Fitzgerald (front, center) at Gideon Putnam Burying Ground. Photo provided.

City of Saratoga Springs Residents Can Obtain Free Permits for Parking Garages, Surface Lots

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

City residents can apply for free permits in the city owned parking garages and surface lots.

The registration portal will request resident information, vehicle information, and proof of residency, which is considered an official record with resident name and City of Saratoga Springs address.

Proof of residency can include drivers’ licenses, utility bills, or tax records which clearly demonstrate resident name and address. Any outstanding parking

tickets must be paid prior to the permit’s issuance.

Residents can register for permits via the following website: https://www.tocite.net/ saratogaspringspd/portal/permit.

Parking permits - Other: Downtown business employee permits will be issued through a different process, which will be announced directly to the downtown business organizations.

And Saratoga Springs Library Permits will be issued by

the library, at the library.

On-street parking remains status quo free for all, that is: fingers-crossed for luck, firstcome, first-served.

Seasonal paid parking is scheduled to go into effect following the Belmont Stakes weekend, the week of June 10, 2024.

Residents who are unable to or have difficulty registering online can call the Department of Public Works for assistance at 518-587-3550 ext. 2555.

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The headlining act will be Blues Traveler. The popular band is anticipated to take the stage shortly after 8 p.m.

The staging area is expected to be situated on Broadway itself and in close proximity to the City Center. The performing bands will face south, towards Lake Avenue.

Much of upper Broadway will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event, allowing music fans to watch from the paved roadway. Individuals who require a seat are asked to bring a folding chair that is not inside of a bag.

What NOT to bring. NO: coolers, backpacks, large bags, strollers, pets, glass bottles, alcohol or weapons of any kind. Leaving a bar or restaurant with alcohol will not be permitted. No smoking.

THE CONCERT

The free concert takes place 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 on Broadway. The stage will be installed adjacent to the front of the Saratoga Springs City Center.

6-6:45 p.m. - Tops of Trees. Saratoga-based original eightpiece rock and soul ensemble. Performed at the pre-fireworks performance Saratoga New Year’s Fest and recently earned a 2024 Capital Region

Thomas Edison Award (Eddie) nomination for Jam Band of The Year.

7-8 p.m. - Pat McGee Band. Hailing from Virginia, the band features an upbeat party vibe. McGee has performed at Caffe Lena as well as previously performing as an opening act for Blues Traveler. The group’s most recent reunion album, Sugar Packet, was released in 2020.

8:30 -10 p.m. - Blues Traveler.

STREET CLOSURES

Broadway will be closed to vehicles between Van Dam Street and Lake Avenue beginning approximately 5 a.m. on Wednesday to 2 a.m. on Thursday, for the concert event. Additionally, roughly between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Wednesday, off-shoot streets extending east and west of Broadway - as well as Broadway itself between Lake Avenue and Washington Street - will be closed to vehicles starting shortly before the start of the concert and lasting for about an hour following its conclusion.

City Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll said his department has been preparing for the Belmont Festival for several months and working collaboratively with federal, state, and local partners.

Parking Permits are available to city residents as part of the new summer parking plan. This particular part of the program specifically refers to city-owned parking garages and surface lots.

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“On April 17, 15 agencies, including the Saratoga Springs Police Department) and the Saratoga Springs Fire Departments, NYRA, FBI, NYS Police and the Saratoga County Sheriff, participated in a joint Table Top Exercise led by the FBI’s Critical Incident Respond Group out of Washington D.C. and including various hypothetical scenarios and encouraged discussion and communication between agencies,” Coll said.

GETTING THERE

Complimentary shuttle transportation will be provided by CDTA from 3 to 11 p.m. from two remote parking locations.

One bus will run between Route 50 Lot at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the bus stop on Broadway at Congress Park.

One bus will run between the Wilton Mall bus stop and the corner of High Rock Avenue and Lake Avenue.

The buses will visit the two locations approximately every

20 minutes.

Note for those driving: The City Center Parking Garage WILL be open. The parking facility, located between Maple and High Rock Avenues, has secure covered parking for more than 600 vehicles., and features a pay per park system.

June 4 – 9, Belmont

On Broadway Is a Six-Day Celebration

Officials expect hosting the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga will serve as a significant boost for local businesses. The estimated economic impact of the Belmont on the nine-county region is more than $50 million in 2024.

That $50 million projection comes from applying a mathematical formula that takes the overall economic activity of the annual 40-day summer meet at Saratoga and assigning it to the number of days of the upcoming Belmont festival. That overall 40-day meet figure, was detailed in a study commissioned by the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency and released in 2023.

HOW DID THE BELMONT LAND IN SARATOGA?

With a massive $455 million renovation project slated to take place at Long Island’s Belmont Park, the New York Racing Association decided to stage the highprofile Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.

That temporary relocation of the Belmont Stakes – a race which traditionally sites the third and final leg of the Triple Crown – will also see Saratoga serve as host site in June 2025.

The Belmont’s normal Long Island home venue is currently anticipated to be ready for a downstate return in 2026.

ADDITIONAL HAPPENINGS

The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association will host a

themed window decorating contest featuring 17 decorated storefronts. The displays will be graded on a point system according to how well each window meets the Fun Factor, Creativity, and Visual Impact criteria. Winners will be announced June 5 and prizes include two Clubhouse Reserved seats (winner), two Grandstand Reserved seats (runner-up), and two Grandstand Admission tickets (third place) for Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga Race Course.

A number of other local events are either being specially staged, or otherwise linked to the Belmont. Specific information about many of those events may be found at: discoversaratoga.org.

The Belmont on Broadway concert is sponsored by Death Wish Coffee, NYRA Bets,

Saratoga County, the City of Saratoga Springs, Druthers Brewing Company, Adirondack Trust Company, D. A. Collins Companies, UHY Advisors, and Saratoga Casino Hotel.

The organizing committee is comprised of leaders from the Saratoga County Economic Development Corporation, Saratoga Springs City Center, Discover Saratoga, Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

The Salvation Army Brings Its Red Kettles to Saratoga Race Course

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs is once again partnering with the New York Racing Association to bring the iconic Red Kettles to Saratoga Race Course this summer.

Salvation Army Red Kettles will be out at the Race Course, Wednesdays through

Saturdays, from July 1 to Sept. 2. Donations collected will help fund local Salvation Army programs and services including a food pantry, youth programming, and antihuman trafficking services.

“We have seen a steady increase in families and individuals coming to The

Salvation Army for assistance as the cost of living continues to have the biggest impact on those already struggling to put food on the table,” said Lieutenant Michael Dow of The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs, in a statement. “These donations will help us to continue our vital programs and services to help those most in need in our community.”

For 136 years, The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs has provided support to those in need. Throughout the year, The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs helps more than 7,500 families and individuals.

For more information, call 518-584-1640, Ext. 1, or visit: https://easternusa. salvationarmy.org/empire/ saratoga-springs

SJCA Special Presentation of a Timely Documentary, Children of Peace

“Children

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts and the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York present a special showing of the new documentary “Children of Peace” on Sunday, June 2 at Temple Sinai at 7 p.m.

Israeli Director Maayan Schwarz will join a discussion after the film.

Maayan and his family grew up in Israel in the only community in the world where Palestinians and Israelis have chosen to live together. The village is called Neve Shalom/ Wahat al-Salam, “oasis of peace,” a social experiment that became reality.

The film explores the lives of children who grew up as best friends – but as adults, became

aware of and lived with the daily, ongoing conflict around them between Israelis and Palestinians. This documentary was made before the crisis of Oct. 7 but is more relevant as people discuss the future of this complex place.

Maayan is the cousin of Temple Sinai members Lollie Abramson, Mickey Stark, and Peri and Kevin Allen. Maayan will be previewing the documentary for the first time in New York City at the Israeli Film Festival. He has offered SJCA this special showing of the film while he visits family in Saratoga.

Donations will be accepted.

Register for the program at https://czmucfgbb.cc.rs6.net/

A special presentation of the new documentary,

of Peace.”

Belmont Merch Fills Broadway

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Belmont t-shirts. Belmont jewelry. Belmont posters. Belmont shot glasses. Belmont cigars. It seems like everywhere you go on Broadway in

downtown Saratoga Springs, there’s a piece of Belmont memorabilia to buy. With local officials estimating that the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival could have an economic impact of $50 million in four days, it’s perhaps no surprise that local businesses are getting in on the action.

Union Hall Supply Co., at 437 Broadway, unveiled this week a limited edition Belmont collection designed by East + Lake. The line includes a “History in the Making” t-shirt, a purple sweatshirt adorned with a crown, and a red top with the outline of a pair of flowers.

At 368 Broadway, Impressions of Saratoga is offering a wide range of Belmont swag, including hats, shirts, shot glasses, cups, mugs, and the 2024 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga poster designed by Greg Montgomery.

At James & Sons Tobacconists, one can light up a Rocky Patel-made exclusive Belmont cigar with a Honduran binder and a Sumatra wrapper. One stick costs $15 and a box of ten cigars will run you $150. The mild to medium smoke will “please aficionados and beginners alike,” said James & Sons.

deJonghe Original Jewelry at 470 Broadway has limited edition Belmont charms available in sterling silver, 14k white gold, and 14k yellow gold, with prices that start at $135. “The Belmont Saratoga race is a remarkable opportunity for people to discover Saratoga, the charm of its historic downtown and the shops and restaurants that make this town unique,” said Evan deJonghe.

As previously reported by Saratoga TODAY, the projected $50 million economic impact

figure was calculated by simply adding up four days of economic activity at the annual 40-day summer meet. In other words, the impact of Belmont may be more or less the same as a typical

busy track weekend. Whether or not visitors are as excited for the uniqueness of Belmont at Saratoga as locals are, there will certainly be plenty of mementos available for them to bring home.

Belmont t-shirts from Union Hall Supply Co., Belmont jewelry from deJonghe, and Belmont cigars from James & Sons tobacconists. Photos via the respective company’s websites.

Saratoga County Airport Steps Into the Spotlight as Belmont Arrives

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A recently announced $35.2 million construction project at the Saratoga County Airport aims to be done in time for next year’s Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. But in the meantime, private jets are jockeying for possession of coveted parking spots.

When major sporting

events come to town, airports, especially smaller ones, can become overwhelmed by visitors. “There’s limited space,” said Janine Iannarelli, an international broker of private aircraft. “There’s already a base population there. There’s an expectation for a certain amount of incoming traffic, but then you add a significant event and you can ratchet up that traffic by as much as 100, 150 percent.”

With a new terminal building and hangar space in the works, the airport is certainly

growing. But it may not be enough. The 20,000-square-foot hangar will be big enough to fit two corporate jets. “That’s really rather small,” Iannarelli said.

Iannarelli, a horse racing enthusiast who spends her summers in Saratoga, said that although most Belmont visitors flying private will head to the Saratoga or Albany airports, increased plane traffic could also be felt as far north as the Burlington International Airport in Vermont, and as far south as the Stewart

Veterans Business Council

Holds 2024 Jamboree Fundraiser

International Airport in Newburgh.

“The fact that you see an interest in traveling specifically to a sporting event like this shines new light on the value of the Saratoga County Airport,” Iannarelli said. “The airport is there not just for the pleasure of people, but it’s going to serve a more important purpose as the area develops.”

According to Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil Barrett, the

current economic impact of the airport exceeds $10 million. Barrett called the airport “a vital gateway to our local economy.”

Prior to the recent construction project, the airport was also working on adding a six bay Tee-hangar for additional aircraft storage. The new terminal and adjoining 20,000-square-foot hangar are expected to be completed by June 2025 when another influx of Belmont attendees is expected.

Eventgoers play cornhole at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Veterans Business Council (VBC) 2024 Jamboree fundraiser on May 23 in Saratoga Springs. The VBC’s mission is to facilitate opportunities for military veterans residing in Saratoga County. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Gaffney’s For Sale; Barstool Founder Mulls Purchase Revamped Tinney’s Tavern Reopens

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Gaffney’s, the popular bar and restaurant on Caroline Street in downtown Saratoga Springs, has been listed by the Scott Varley Team of Keller Williams Capital District for $4.6 million, and a well-known Saratogian has floated the idea of buying it.

Gaffney’s was put up for sale after facing potential foreclosure. The listing states that the sale is for the real estate that houses Gaffney’s, not the actual business itself. The property, built in 1967, includes commercial space plus ten rental apartments.

When the Instagram account Around Saratoga

Springs posted news of the property’s sale, Barstool Sports founder and owner Dave Portnoy asked his 5 million followers, “Should I buy?”

Portnoy is a frequent visitor to the Saratoga Race Course and owns property on Fifth Avenue

next to the Oklahoma Training Track. Last year, he acquired an area variance from the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals so that he could demolish the existing ranch-style home and build a new one.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

MIDDLE GROVE — Lake Desolation was not so desolate last Wednesday afternoon when a small crowd gathered to celebrate Tinney’s Tavern, the lakefront restaurant and bar that reopened after undergoing several renovations. On hand were local community members and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

“I just can’t tell you how much we appreciate the support that we got from the local

community already. It’s really truly what a local community should be about,” said Tinney’s co-owner Sean Willcoxon while surrounded by his family. “Here in Greenfield, Middle Grove, and the local communities, it truly is supported by everyone and we take great pride in joining that.”

On tap were a variety of craft beers, including a refreshing Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale enjoyed by at least one local reporter.

Tinney’s Tavern is now open for business at 498 Lake Desolation Road in Middle Grove.

Gaffney’s, a bar and restaurant on Caroline Street in downtown Saratoga, was listed for sale after facing potential foreclosure. Photo via the Scott Varley Team/Keller Williams Capital District listing.

Tinney’s Tavern co-owner Sean Willcoxon cuts a ribbon provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce in celebration of his restaurant’s reopening. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

Steven Salati sold property at 25 Sycamore St to Huan Wang for $472,000

Home Buddies LLC sold property at 172 Kingsley Rd to John Shillito for $340,000

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 7 Linden Ct to Jill Staib for $462,340

CHARLTON

US Bank Trust National Assoc. sold property at 4256 Jockey St to Eva Bigec for $150,000

GREENFIELD

Andrea Didomenico sold property at 79 Barney Rd to Raymond Kringle for $110,000

Kelly Woods sold property at 639 Coy Rd to Daniele Ippolito for $275,031

MALTA

Matthew O’Connor sold property at 73 Snowberry Rd to Timothy Beauvais for $324,990

MILTON

Ifigenia Brown sold property at 1 East High St to James Craig for $230,000

Bronx Springs Corp sold property at 56 Van Buren St to 3 bunce Lane LLC for $215,000

Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust sold property at 40 Lee St to Riley McGuiggan for $195,501

NYE Catherine sold property at 7 Lancaster Pl to Wishbone LLC for $269,000

SARATOGA

Michelle Trachtman sold property at 356 Ruckytucks Rd to Erik Laffer for $125,000

Holly Seidewand sold property at 5 Hessian Dr to

Coey Hayward for $260,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Perl Land Development Corp sold property at 92 Tompion Lane to Ryan Grecco for $275,000

Ciro Balsamo sold property at 10 Evergreen Dr to Mary Massinger for $680,000

Marylou Mishler sold property at 26 Vallera Rd to Kathleen Connolly for $560,500

Eric Chew sold property at 19 Gibson Ct to Thomas Uccellini for $735,000

Harry Wade sold property at 7 Wedgewood Dr to Juan Zheng Hu for $550,000

Robin Baum sold property at 16 Jaipur Lane to Stephen Rucinski for $350,000

Karen Wallingford sold property at 163 Clinton St to Laura Freebern for $490,000

80 KPR LLC sold property at 80 Kaydeross Park Rd to 80 KPRSS LLC for $616,000

Wade Newman sold property at 400 Louden Rd to Unitarian Universalist Congregation for $195,000

WILTON

Walter Cassidy sold property at 179 Northern Pines Rd to Ravi Kurtz for $515,000.

Judith Swoboda sold property at 12 Farmington Ave to Sal Porterfield for $241,230

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 28 Daintree Dr to Stephen Fisher for $636,900

Wade Newman sold property at 400 Louden Rd to Unitarian Universalist Congregation for $195,000

This beautiful home at 1341 Partridge Dr in Castleton was listed by Dave Towne and Michele Towne Torres from Roohan Realty and sold for $639,900.

EDUCATION

Second Review Conducted of Saratoga Athletic Program

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA

SPRINGS

— After an independent investigation earlier this year determined that the Saratoga Springs City School District investigated “most, but not all” complaints made against members of its athletic program, the district discussed the results of a second independent review at a May 22 Board of Education meeting.

The review, summarized at the meeting by Dr. Glenn Lungarini, executive director of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, praised what Lungarini called Saratoga’s “long-standing culture of excellence,” but also offered

some recommendations for improvements.

• Lungarini said that while it’s not uncommon for athletic directors to have multiple roles, assigning too many responsibilities to the position can mean that “you’re resigning yourself to the idea that each of those is going to be done to the best of their ability part-time.”

• Lungarini suggested the district formalize athletic and coach handbooks, an idea previously raised by Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton, so that everyone involved in the athletic program is more aware of their roles and responsibilities.

• Lungarini said the district should be mindful of providing equal access to boys and girls sports, citing the example of the state of the baseball field compared to the softball field,

which has a temporary fence.

• “Everybody talked about buses,” Lungarini said, referring to the district’s bus driver shortage. He suggested that parents be notified sooner if there are no buses available so that carpools and other methods of transportation can be arranged.

The remarks about transportation issues came on the heels of voters approving the 2024-2025 budget, which cut two transportation department positions: a bus mechanic and a bus dispatcher. Both positions sometimes served as bus drivers as well.

Dr. Michael Patton said that the full report from the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference would be posted online so the public could review all of Lungarini’s recommendations.

Ballston Spa Students Compete in Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

AMES, IOWA — Two teams from the Ballston Spa Central School District competed in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Iowa State University in Ames last week. The Middle School team (Division 2) took 17th place in problem 4, and the Malta Ave team (Division 1) finished 12th.

It was the first time in more than 30 years that two Ballston Spa school district teams made it to the finals. The teams earned the trip to Iowa by winning

second-place trophies in their divisions at the state finals in Syracuse earlier this year.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international competitive program. Teams choose from a list of open-ended problems and solve one of them through a combination of an original theatrical sketch performance and engineering solutions using only inexpensive or recycled materials. Each team must also solve a second spontaneous problem.

Students from the Ballston Spa School District pose at the entrance to Iowa State University, where they competed in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals last week. Photo via @SharonSloomis X account.

EDUCATION

Saratoga Springs High School

Inducts Two Into Hall of

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School will induct two of its graduates into the Hall of Distinction at a ceremony on Tuesday, June 4: Heidi Owen West and Harvey R. Fox.

The Hall of Distinction recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding graduates who have made exceptional contributions and excelled in their chosen fields.

Heidi Owen West graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1984. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to begin her studies at the Fashion

Institute of Technology (FIT).

After honing her craft, she returned to the Capitol Region to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Fine Arts. In 1991, West partnered with her mother, Kay Owen, to open a series of downtown businesses including Indulgence Café, Nostalgia, The Bunny Patch, and the women’s fashion boutique Lifestyles of Saratoga.

In 2016, she launched Caroline & Main, a women’s clothing store. In 2019, she launched Union Hall Supply Co. She currently serves as

the Vice President of Saratoga’s Downtown Business Association. She’s also a Board Member for Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation (SCCRC). She previously held roles with SPAC Action Council, Gateway House of Peace, Saratoga Rowing Association, and Double H Ranch. In 2022, Heidi was awarded the Saratoga County Woman of Influence award for her dedication and service to the community.

Harvey R. Fox graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1971. Born in Saratoga

Saratoga School District

Honors Retirees

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District held a reception last week to honor its 2023-2024 retirees. Each retiree will have a personalized brick added to the Pathway to Innovation at Saratoga Springs High School.

The following staff members were honored at the event:

• Cathey Accettella, Elementary Teacher at Dorothy Nolan Elementary

• Amy Austin, Grade 6 Teacher at Maple Avenue Middle School

• Eileen Battle, Teaching Assistant at Saratoga Springs High School

• Kristen Bobear, Elementary Teacher at Greenfield Elementary

• James Canary, Transportation Mechanic at Transportation

• Kimberly Clifton, Elementary Teacher at Maple Avenue Middle School

• Yvonne Delli Veneri, School Nurse at Greenfield Elementary

• Susan Demick, Library Media Specialist at Geyser Road Elementary

• David Fudger, School Bus Driver at Transportation

• Mary Goliber, Elementary Teacher at Lake Avenue Elementary

• Karen Grauel, Keyboard Specialist, Saratoga Springs High School

• Suzanne Grennon, Teacher Aide at Division Street Elementary School

• Lillian Hamel, Occupational Therapist at Dorothy Nolan Elementary

• Gerard Ketcham, Custodian at Division Street Elementary

• Julia Kirkland, Teaching Assistant at Saratoga Springs High School

• Andrew Kleinfelder, Head Custodian at Caroline Street Elementary

• Michelle Knight, Elementary Teacher at Dorothy Nolan Elementary

• Lori Lambalot, Teacher Aide, Geyser Road Elementary

• Cathy Lamontain, School Bus Driver at Transportation

• Nancy Lovaglio, Clerk at Saratoga Springs High School

• Amelia Mergendahl, Teacher Aide at Geyser Road Elementary

• Kristina Meys, Special Education Teacher at Saratoga Springs High School

• Greer Miller-Dienst, Elementary Principal at Division Street Elementary

• Lucia Nicholas, School Psychologist at Saratoga

Distinction

Hospital, he is a lifelong resident who graduated from Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls with a liberal arts degree. After traveling to Peru and throughout the Western U.S., he returned to Saratoga Springs.

His parents, Norman and Eva Fox, owned N. Fox, a popular general merchandise business on Broadway. In 1978, Fox purchased the business from his father. In 1981, he married Cassie,

a recent Skidmore graduate, and together they began building their business, as well as raising their family.

Fox has held leadership positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Saratoga YMCA, the Special Assessment District, and the Downtown Business Association. He is a major contributor to The Wesley Foundation, Skidmore College, and Saratoga Hospital.

Springs High School

• Brian Oligny, Building Maintenance Worker at Facilities and Operations

• Lynn O’Rourke, Reading Specialist at Lake Avenue Elementary

• Marc Roggen, School Bus Driver at Transportation

• Mary Ann Rudolph, School Bus Driver at Transportation

• Kathleen Salaway, Special Education Teacher at Maple Avenue Middle School

• Jeanne Schultz, Teacher Aide at Geyser Road Elementary

• David Shippee, Elementary Teacher at Greenfield Elementary

• Karen Singerle, Keyboard Specialist at Maple Avenue Middle School

• Barbara Stomieroski, Keyboard Specialist at Maple Avenue Middle School

• Amy Totino, Assistant Principal at Maple Avenue Middle School

• David Wilsey, Cleaner at Maple Avenue Middle School

Saratoga Builders Association Awards Two Student Scholarships

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Saratoga Builders Association awarded two students $1,000 cash scholarships: Amy Grumbling of Amsterdam and Jude Leight of Ballston Spa.

Grumbling is currently attending Russell Sage College pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior and Spatial Design. She also works for Teakwood Builders.

Leight is a senior at Ballston Spa High School and will be attending Hudson Valley Community College to pursue a degree

in Construction Tech and Management.

The Saratoga Builders Association makes these student scholarship awards available annually to high school seniors or college students who are planning to pursue a career in the construction industry.

Saratoga Builders Association scholarship winners Amy Grumbling and Jude Leight are presented with their $1,000 awards. Photo provided by Barry Potoker.

Food

Cocktails of Summer

SATURDAYS

9A.M. - 1P.M.

WEDNESDAYS

3P.M. - 6P.M. HIGH ROCK PARK

Asyou get ready to sip the sweetness of summer, it’s always fun to peek at what’s on trend, whether you’re enjoying a nice quiet moment, entertaining guests, sipping around the fire pit, or enjoying the horse track.

According to Advanced Mixology, 2024 is the year of artisanal spirits, craft cocktails, small distillery-batched products, and sustainability, which means the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is the place to visit to keep your ‘glass half full’—never half empty (wink).

Around town, Saratoga is currently buzzing with details and news of the Belmont visiting Saratoga this June. I had no idea this race lent its name to its traditional cocktail, but why not? The Belmont Jewel mixes pomegranate juice, lemonade, and bourbon. In fact, Discover Saratoga recently hosted a contest inviting local restaurants and businesses to participate in putting a unique twist on this specific drink, which has led to interesting mixes and new concoctions complete with creative names featured throughout the area. Sixteen establishments joined the contest, and you can check out all the ingredients and drinkmixing fun at DiscoverSartoga.org.

As you plan your mixology, incorporate a swing by the market to support the local, artisanal, hand-crafted, small-batch brands ready to make their way into your summer coolers. Remember, mocktails are still on trend, and the market is full of endless ideas and ingredients to accompany your shake, mix, and stir menu sips.

WEDNESDAY’S MARKET:

Saratoga Apple: Hard cider

Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery: Moonshine, coffee-flavored liqueur, gin, vodkas, limoncello, orangecello, and more.

SATURDAY’S MARKET:

Albany Distilling Company: Assorted flavored vodkas, rum, whisky, canned cocktails, and more.New Scotland Spirits: Bourbon, whiskey, vodka, and more

Old Tavern Farm: Assorted wines, vodka, flavored drink syrups, and more

Saratoga Apple: Hard cider

Schenectady Distilling Company: Bourbon, gin, muleshine, whiskey, and more.

Slyboro Cider House: Assorted cider-based wines, hard cider, and more

Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery: Moonshine, coffee-flavored liqueur, gin, vodkas, limoncello, orangecello, and more.

Yankee Distillers: Rum, whisky, and vodka

Coming Soon: GhostFish Brewing Company East featuring assorted craft beers

The Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the food court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh.

Classic Belmont Jewel Cocktail

YIELDS: 1 servings | PREP TIME: 4 min

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 ½ ounces bourbon whiskey*

• 2 ounces lemonade*

• juice from ½ lemon

• 1 ounce pomegranate juice

• Optional: lemon wedge for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine the bourbon, lemonade, lemon juice, and pomegranate juice in a cocktail shaker with lots of ice. Shake until it’s very cold, and strain into a glass of ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Recipe by Ting Dalton

Photos by Jodie Fitz

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

We are in the midst of so many reasons to celebrate. Among those reasons are individuals who are graduating from high school and college. I can recall the emotions of pride watching each of my children get their diploma from high school and college. For a parent, there are so many mixed emotions. During graduation day from high school, I knew my children would be fine –they would be great. Their high school graduation was just the beginning of some amazing times to come. For me, it was the start of a very different time in my life. As you watch your child cross the stage, you can feel your heart expand and surge. That moment was precious and overwhelming at the same time. During their college graduations, I cheered them and supported them as they navigated living away from home. They are out there living their own lives, and as a parent you can only sit back, hope and wish them the best. These feelings occur at all levels of watching individuals enter into new stages of their lives. That’s the thing about graduations,

“YOUR TIME HAS COME TO SHINE. ALL YOUR DREAMS ARE ON THEIR WAY…”

~Simon and Garfunkel

they bring out all the feels. (And so many tears.).

Over the many years here at our store, many customers come in and tell us stories of the love of cooking that so many younger individuals have. The stories and pictures of favorite meals, menus, and creations are shared and now this person is graduating from school. Do you know someone who is graduating—what an excellent occasion. Or perhaps the person who is graduating is you, in which case, congratulations! Either way, graduation means presents are in order—and it also means it’s time to move out of that crappy college apartment. That’s why, if you’re wondering what to gift your

grad, outfitting their new adult kitchen is the way to go. It’s a new stage of life for your proud graduate, so treat them to some useful culinary tools.

At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place; let us help you select that special culinary gift to congratulate the graduate. To all of our graduates: “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln. Remember my Foodie Friend; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Graduation Caps

INGREDIENTS

• 24 miniature peanut butter cups

• 1 tube (4.25 ounces) decorating frosting in color of your choice

• 24 After Eight thin mints

INSTRUCTIONS

• 24 milk chocolate M&M’s in color of your choice or 24 semisweet chocolate chips

1. Remove paper liners from peanut butter cups; place upside down on waxed paper. Place a small amount of frosting on each peanut butter cup; center a mint on each. Using frosting, make a loop for each cap’s tassel. Place an M&M on top of each loop.

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home at tasteofhome.com

23rd Annual Golf Classic

This Week’s Events: MAY 31 - JUNE 6

FRIDAY, MAY 31

“Charlton Makes!” Community Arts Reception

786 Charlton Road, Charlton | 6 – 9 p.m. Join us Friday, for a celebration of our local artists and makers featured in the third annual “Charlton Makes!” curated exhibit, market, and workshop series. info@mainstreetcharlton.com

“The Night Shall Be Filled with Music”

St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park | 7 p.m. The Clifton Park Community Chorus presents “The Night Shall Be Filled with Music” Collection of some familiar favorites and some not so familiar. Performing again on Sunday June 30, at 7 p.m. at Clifton Common Stage, 24 Clifton Commons Blvd., Clifton Park. Outside performance, bring your own seating. Admission is free. Sponsored by The Town of Clifton Park.

Music to Heal the Soul

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Springs St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Maestro Khan educates the audience about the history of our music, Raags, Taal, instruments and techniques. He performs pieces that highlight Classical music and other light forms of music such as Qawwali, Ghazal, Thumri and Bollywood. His performance is an energetic, exciting, and educational way for audiences to engage themselves and tap into other cultures. Tickets are $20 for seniors and children age 12 and under, $25 general public. Pay at the door. For more information about the event and gallery hours, visit springstreetgallerysaratoga. org.

SATURDAY,

JUNE 1

Cars and Coffee

Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m. Hosted by the Town of Greenfield Lions Club. The event is free and is open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. This event is being sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The public is invited to check out the vehicles. For more information about the Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclubs.org.

Outdoor Summer Yoga

Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs | Classes are held every day, from June 1 through August 31. TuesdayFriday classes start at 9 a.m., Saturday classes at 8 and 9:30 a.m., Sunday at 9 a.m. Bring your mat and experience your practice in this iconic park setting. Meet your teacher under the Brick Arches of the Administration Building across from the tennis courts, behind Spa Little Theatre. If the weather is inclement, we will move inside the Roosevelt II building. All levels welcome! Vinyasa Flow is the style of Yoga taught. All teachers are certified with experience. Suggested donation: $15. Please find us on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/ YogaInSpaStatePark . For more information contact: Teacher Coordinators, Amy DeLuca at acddesigner@ mail.com or Judy Pawlick at sweetyogaforyou@gmail.

Heritage Garden Club Plant Sale

Italian American Center, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs. |9 a.m. until sold out. The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs will be will

be selling Perennial plants and herbs as well as garden accents. Come early for the best selections. New members are always welcome. You don’t have to have a green thumb to belong! Meetings are held at the Knights of Columbus at noon on the second Monday of the month except July and August at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Street, Saratoga Springs. If interested call Sharon 518 258-1511

Early Childhood Book Fair

St. Paul’s Christian Childhood Center, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us for a Scholastic Book Fair geared to early childhood readers. Shop a large selection of picture books and popular titles for children in the early years. We will be holding an interactive dramatized story time each hour, as well as other fun activities. There is no fee for the event, books can be purchased with cash or check.

Pollinator Palooza

390 Wilton-Gansevoort Rd, Gansevoort | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sustainable Saratoga is hosting Pollinator Palooza, a native plant sale and pollinator education event. Native pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.) are in drastic decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Planting native plants provides essential food and habitat for native pollinators. It is often challenging to find native plants, but at Pollinator Palooza, you can shop our selection of over 35 native plant species. Cash or check preferred We will have fun kids’ activities, raffles (gift certificates, books, plants, and more), entertainment, and delicious food from Coach’s Corner Food Truck and Sustainable Eats Food Truck!

Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course, 17 Johnson Rd., Mechanicville | Hosted by the Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Leaders Association. We invite you to join us for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie with fellow golfers, all while supporting a great cause. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1200 to $130, and individual players can join for just $140. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to network, have fun, and make a difference in your community. To register, visit https://ccesaratoga.org/4h-youth-development/4-hannual-golf-classic

Artist Talk

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Springs St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Great conversation with artists Catherine QuinonesAustin, D. Colin, Kerry Dayton and Ali Herrmann. The discussion will be moderated by Aili Lopez, LMHC, ART, Co-founder and Program Director at C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Wilton Wildlife Festival

80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A wonderful event packed with so much to do with lots of hands-on activities for participants of all ages. Enjoy the spectacular bloom of the wild blue lupine flowers while observing the first brood of the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Learn about other native wildlife and enjoy the local trails in the town of Wilton. www.wiltonpreserve. org

Cabaret at the Mansion

Mansion of Saratoga, 801 Route 29, Rock City Falls | 2 and 7 p.m. Opera Saratoga presents “Cabaret at the Mansion” featuring the very best in cabaret music! From Kurt Weill to Bill Bolcom, Rosephanye Powell to Madeleine Dring, the Opera Saratoga Festival Artists will sing cabaret standards and rare gems while the audience is treated to a delicious buffet by Rick Bieber of the Mansion of Saratoga. Tickets are $115 and

available at operasaratoga.org/ cabaret.

“Children of Peace” Documentary

Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Israeli Director Maayan Schwarz will join us for a discussion after the film. Maayan and his family grew up in Israel in the only community in the world where Palestinians and Israelis have chosen to live together. The village is called Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam, “oasis of peace,” a social experiment that became reality. The film explores the lives of children who grew up as best friends – but as adults, became aware of and lived with the daily, ongoing conflict around them between Israelis and Palestinians. This documentary was made before the crisis of October 7 but is more relevant now than ever as people discuss the future of this complex place. Advance registration is required. There will not be a Zoom presentation. Donations will be accepted.

MONDAY, JUNE 3

For the Love of Mars

Zoom Presentation | 2 p.m. Matt Shindell, a historian of science and curator of Earth and Planetary Science at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, will discuss For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www. cphlibrary.org

Annual Potluck Dinner

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 6 p.m. Galway Preservation Society dinner is for members and new members. Bring a dish, meet new friends, and join the Galway Preservation Society. Membership is $10 annually per family/ household. The program begins at 7 p.m. Open to the public, free of charge. This month’s program will be on the history of textiles presented by Anne Clothier. She will discuss stories that textiles can tell us about individual people and society. Examine original quilts, samplers, and garments

of May 31 - June 6, 2024

of both men and women. Attendees are welcome to bring items from their own family collections to share and discuss.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

Breakfast About Belmont

Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. - Noon. An informal benefit for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund. Vince DeGregory, who left Saratoga Springs to rank among the top jockey agents of all-time, will head a trio of special guests. Featuring DeGregory, Hall of Fame jockey Ramon Dominguez and owner, breeder, and former trainer Phil Gleaves to discuss The Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 8. All the featured guests have strong ties to Belmont and Saratoga and will share their stories and experiences. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. https://donorbox.org/ events/608047

The Yaddo Golf Invitational

Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 9 p.m. Presented by NYRA - Hit the links with 128 of the Capital Region’s golfers to benefit Yaddo’s legendary artist residency. Special guest and Honorary Chair, bestselling author and journalist, Steve Friedman. Golfers will enjoy 18-holes of golf, plus carts; lunch, fun contests, and admission to the post-play dinner and awards ceremony in the Mansion at Yaddo. Win the Hole-in-One contest, and take home a 2024 VW ID.4 Standard, courtesy of Nemer Auto Group! Tickets are on sale now. Sponsorship is also available. Hole signs start at $300. To sign up, visit https://yaddo.org/ event/the-2024-yaddo-golfinvitational/ FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/323060993574201 or contact for questions: Kat Trippany, Director of Donor Relations ktrippany@yaddo. org 518-584-0746

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 p.m. Members gather for Installation of Officers followed by the New Members’ Tea. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. CDA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. Any questions? Contact our Regent Lucille Koch by phone or text at 516319-4577.

Embrace the Belmont National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Benefitting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Get up-to-date on the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes with NBC sports reporter Donna Brothers. Learn handicapping basics and review the Belmont Stakes card with Fox Sports and NYRA analysts Acacia Clement and Maggie Wolfendale and Capital OTB host Seth Merrow. Tickets priced at $56 to pay homage to the 156th Belmont race.

Opera

Saratoga’s

Concert Series

Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Listen to This: Voices to Heal Our Future”, with “The Other Side of Silence: A New Opera for Synthetic and Acoustic Voice”. This special program, written by and for people who use Alternative Assistive Communication, explores what it means to sing with your true voice, and examines technology’s role in the fabric of human society. This is a collaboration with RPI/EMPAC and composer Robert Whalen. Tickets and information about this and the rest of the “Listen to This” series at OperaSaratoga.org/ listen-to-this1.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

BBQ Chicken Dinner Take Out

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Club, 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, 518-584-2585. Menu: BBQ chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, corn muffin. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Belmont Memories with Tom Durkin

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs |6 - 7:30 p.m. Legendary race caller Tom Durkin shares the stories behind some of his favorite and most iconic calls of the Belmont Stakes in the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame Gallery with moderator Jeff Carle. Free for Museum members, $10 non-members. Tickets are available at the door.

Poetry Reading

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | Sign up 6:30 p.m. A poetry reading by Barbata Ungar. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Readings will start at 7:00. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. 518-583-0022.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Welcome Back Summer Celebration

Hideaway Restaurant, Saratoga Lake Golf Club, 35 Grace Moore Rd. Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. The Saratoga Lake Association, whose mission is to promote and enhance environmental quality of Saratoga Lake, natural beauty, and safe recreational use through education, community engagement and advocacy wants to invite everyone to it’s “Welcome Back Summer Celebration”. The first drink and buffet dinner with music by Alan Goldberg and the Innocent Bystanders to be provided. Cost for members is $25 and $35 for non-members. Join or bring on a new member and receive a commemorative SLA coffee mug. For more information about joining or for the event go to saratogalake.org. Or, for event information email patriciatuz@yahoo.com. See you there.

115th Anniversary of Fire Towers in the Adirondacks

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. Author Marty Podskoch presents the “115th Anniversary of Fire Towers

in the Adirondacks,” a talk about the changing history, uses, and restoration of these Adirondack treasures. Please register to attend by calling 518-882-6385.

Mostly Modern Festival Kickoff Event

Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Returning to Saratoga for its fifth season from June 6 – 21 at the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore Campus. There are 11 orchestral, vocal, and chamber concerts by festival and guest ensembles of mostly new music. The festival also hosts the Mostly Modern Festival Institute, a three-week intensive with a distinguished 50-member faculty for up to 30 composers and 100 instrumentalists, vocalists, and conductors. The festival’s brand-new dramatic vocal works initiative celebrates living composers, librettists, and singers and is creativitydriven and composer-forward. Audiences will witness riveting world premieres in each concert, written by upcoming and professional innovative composers. For concert and ticket details, visit www. mostlymodernfestival.org/ concerts

SPAC Reflects on Successful 2023 Season, More Than $100K in Operating Reserves; Announces Freihofer’s Baking Co. Partnership with Jazz Fest to Conclude This Year

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS –

At its annual meeting on May 16, 2024, leadership and staff of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center reflected upon the successful 2023 season and looked ahead to the upcoming 2024 summer season.

In addition to welcoming back resident companies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, SPAC will also continue

to grow its year-round programming and educational outreach.

“SPAC has been transformed, while staying true to its identity as the long-time summer home of New York City Ballet and the great Philadelphia Orchestra,” said Elizabeth Sobol, president & CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center at the Annual Meeting.

Sobol, who completed her seventh year at SPAC in October 2023 added, “Over the course of these seven years, we have expanded our season into all 12 months of the year, exponentially grown our education program, and enlarged and deepened our

sense of purpose to serve art, artists, our community, and to be agents of change for a more harmonious world.”

The organization also announced its 27-year relationship with Freihofer’s Baking Co. supporting the Saratoga Jazz Festival will be coming to an end after this year.

“It is with sadness, but also deep gratitude, that we share that our treasured partnership will come to an end following the 2024 Festival,” Sobol said. The bakery and its parent company Bimbo Bakeries USA have committed more than $2 million in sponsorship over the course of its 27 years of support. “We are firmly committed to honoring the legacy that we have built together, while also looking forward to the festival’s vibrant future, which will continue to embrace community, connections and great live music.”

The Saratoga Jazz Festival, now in its 47th year, is one of the largest, most prestigious, and longest consecutive running jazz music events in North America.

This year’s festival takes place June 29 & 30 and features two stages during the course of the two-day event with 22 artists, Norah Jones, Stanley Clarke, and Lake Street Dive, among them.

In all, the 2024 summer season will span three months, with 28 performances, 21 artists and groups making their SPAC debut, and nine SPAC premieres.

Closing the summer season on Aug. 25 is Beethoven for Three with Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma with special guest Antoine Tamestit.

Proceeds from this performance will go toward establishing a programming fund for the Spa Little Theater, SPAC’s year-round performance home.

Since taking over the operations of Spa Little Theater in 2022, SPAC has presented more than 50 public and private events in the theater and welcomed more than 17,000 guests, with 34% of the audiences attending Spa Little Theater events being new to SPAC.

A 2023 economic impact analysis, commissioned by Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency and performed by Camoin Associate, reported that SPAC annually contributes $105 million in economic impact to the region.

“The economic health of our region is vitally important and we are committed to growing our already significant impact year over year. One of the ways we plan to expand this reach is

through cultural tourism,” Sobol said.

SPAC ended the year with approximately $100,000 in operating reserves - attributed to fundraising efforts supported by members, the Board of Directors and the general public. The reserves will be used to help SPAC navigate the challenging 2024 season ahead.

SPAC administration and the board of directors thanked Susan L. Dake who completed her term as the board chair. The board welcomed Charlie Wait, Jr. as the new chairman of the board and Will Aldrich and Lisa Vollendorf, Ph.D. as new board members.

2024 Summer Residency Dates at Saratoga Performing Arts Center include: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, June 16 – Aug. 18 at Spa Little Theater, the New York City Ballet from July 9-13, and The Philadelphia Orchestra July 31- Aug. 17.

View from the back of the stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center just prior to the start of the Farm Aid concert in September, 2013. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

“Sketches of Influence – Jazz”

Live at The Strand on June 4

HUDSON FALLS — The Strand Theatre welcomes Joe Barna and Sketches of Influence at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 for an evening of jazz.

Barna is a Jazz Drummer/ Composer/Bandleader originally from Troy, whose passion and dedication to music have taken him across the globe and back.

He has performed with 3-time Grammy Award winners

The Celtic Tenors, 7-time Grammy Award recipient Gary Smulyan, world renowned classical violinist Peter Fisher and 4-time Grammy Award recipient Ralph Lalama.

Sketches of Influence include saxophonist Stacy Dillard, pianist Fima

Chupakhin, bassist James Robbins, with Joe Barna on drums & cymbals.

$15 general admission. Tickets are available at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only. For more information, please go to www.mystrandtheatre.org.

The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY.

Six Live Bands: Americade Block Party This Weekend

LAKE GEORGE — There will be a free to the public two-day Americade Block Party at Blais Park on the “Bring It! Bike Show” stage on Beach Road near Canada Street, Lake George Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.

The Block Party is one of the highlights of Americade which is sponsored in part by the Lake George area and Warren County supervisors. Three bands will perform each afternoon and evening between 4:00-10:00 p.m.

Here is the performance schedule for the bands:

FRIDAY, MAY 31

4 - 5:30 Southbound Renegade

6 - 7:40 Blue Moon Band

8 – 10 Bluz House Rockers SATURDAY, JUNE 1 4 - 5:30 Toulouse Street

6 - 7:40 Dirt Cheap

8-10 Matt Mirabile Band

Music fans welcome and event is not restricted to those attending Americade. Six bands, two great nights of music. Free to the public. Food and beverage vendors will be available.

Bluz House Rockers headline Friday night’s events. Photo provided.

Joe Barna and Sketches of Influence – Jazz, perform Tuesday. Photo provided.

Stryper Goes Acoustic at Cohoes Music Hall June 11 “Music to Heal the Soul” – Live on Spring Street Friday

COHOES— Stryper brings their unplugged tour to the Cohoes Music Hall Tuesday, June 11.

Titled “To Hell with the Amps,” the band is commemorating 40 years of recording and releasing music, and the tour follows on the heels of their successful studio project The Final Battle and

their first-ever acoustic album Acousticyzed. The 11-track acoustic collection features strippeddown versions of Stryper songs – ranging from energized tracks “Loud & Clear” and “Soldiers Under Command” to power ballad “Honestly” – plus a never-before-released version of enduring hymn “Amazing

Grace.”

“We’re excited to show people a totally different translation of these songs,” lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter Michael Sweet said in a statement. “Most of the acoustic shows will be set in smaller, more intimate venues, and the set is naturally more toned down. It will feel like a family affair, like everyone is sitting in our living room listening to us play.”

Stryper’s career album sales exceed 10 million worldwide, including 1986’s multi-platinum release To Hell with the Devil. The band also made history when it notched two songs simultaneously in MTV’s Top 10 with videos “Free” and “Honestly.”

Tickets are $49 to $79 depending on seating choice. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thecohoesmusichall.org or at the Cohoes Music Hall Box Office. For more information, call 518- 434-0776. The Cohoes Music Hall is located at 58 Remsen St., Cohoes.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Sitarist, vocalist and tabla player Ustad Shafaat Khan will perform 7 p.m. May 31 at Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St. in Saratoga Springs.

Maestro Khan, who will be accompanied by percussionist Daniel Johnson, educates the audience about the history

of Raags, Taal, instruments and techniques. He performs pieces that highlight Classical music and other light forms of music such as Qawwali, Ghazal, Thumri and Bollywood.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are: $25 Public, $20 Seniors and Youth under 12.

Stryper brings their acoustic show to Cohoes June 11.

Ustad Shafaat Khan, live at Spring Street Gallery May 31.

Writing

the Right Word by

Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Rebound, Redound

Rebound means to bounce or spring back

The company’s stock price rebounded after the news hit.

Redound means to contribute or lead to something. Her exceptional performance redounds to the company’s benefit.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words

Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

Notice of formation of RONALD OTWORI: NP IN PSYCHIATRY PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/10/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC Business address: 258 Ushers RD STE 203, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31/2024. 12832

Notice of formation of Bluebs Chocolate LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/02/2024 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: P.O. Box 2754 Malta, NY 12020 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31/2024. 12833

THE BOBBY D. 2ND PLACE AMIGOS LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 4/12/24. NY office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Leech Tishman Robinson Brog, PLLC, 875 Third Ave., Fl. 09, NY, NY 10022, Attn: Charles McKeen. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31/2024. 12834

Notice of Formation of SBMCTCNY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/14/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process is 27 Northwood

Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31/2024. 12835

Notice of Formation of SBMCTC West LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/15/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process is 27 Northwood Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31/2024. 12836

Notice of Formation of SBCTC Production LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/14/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process is 27 Northwood Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law. 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31/2024. 12837

Notice of Formation of 61 Spring Water, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 03/18/2024. 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, 61 Spring Water Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07/2024. 12843

LEGALS

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: 80 KPRSS LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 19, 2024. Office Location: 80 Kaydeross Park Road, Saratoga Springs NY, County of Saratoga. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 24 Bromley Court, Montville, NJ 07045. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07/2024. 12857

Notice of Formation of FM AUDIOLOGY, PLLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on July 11, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County, SSNY designated as agent of Domestic Professional Service Limited Liability Company (PLLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail a copy to Stefan Fosco, AuD, c/o Audiology Solutions, 2 Empire Drive, Rensselaer, New York 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07/2024. 12868

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC)Name of the LLC is: ELEVATE PROPERTIES LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 18, 2023. Office Location: 3 Briar Lane, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 County of Saratoga. Under section 203 of the

Limited Liability Company

Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 3 Briar Lane, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07/2024. 12874

Notice of formation of Spratt Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/24/24 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: 20 Moonglow Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/03, 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07/2024. 12877

ECHOSENSE, LLC., filed articles of organization with the NY Secretary of State on 05/01/2024. Office: Saratoga County. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The NY Secretary of State shall mail copy of any process served to 60 Railroad Place, Ste. 205, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14/2024. 12898

Notice of formation of Luka John, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 05/03/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been

designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 19 Red Coach Trail, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14/2024. 12909

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Coach Shay LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/6/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Coach Shay LLC, 107 Traver Rd Apt 3M, Wilton NY 12831. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14/2024. 12918

Notice of formation of Ferris Stump Removal LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/06/2023 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: 285 Daniels Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14/2024. 12931

Notice of formation of AIKMLB HOLDINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/07/2023 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: 1 STONEBREAK ROAD, MALTA, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 12967

Notice of Formation of 27 Champlain Avenue, LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 04/30/2024. 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, 27 Champlain Avenue, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 12978

Notice of Formation of 511 Chestnut Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 05/ 13/2024. 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, 511 Chestnut Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: any lawful activity.

05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 12979

Notice of formation of REVEAL Architecture Design, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/23/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 15 Cider Mill Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Architecture. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 12983

Notice of formation of Kids Being Kids Daycare, LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/28/2023. 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 Charles St., South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 13005

Notice of formation of Stone Birch Remodeling LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/01/2024. 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: 1274 route 29 Galway, NY, 12074. Purpose: Any lawful

purpose. 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 6/21/2024. 13013

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Phoenix Prime Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 1, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o Phoenix Prime Holdings LLC, 1 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13028

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Phoenix Prime Boat Storage LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 28, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o Phoenix Prime Boat Storage LLC, 1 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13029

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law The name of the LLC is Chauvin Management, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on May 16, 2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 516 Vischer Ferry Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13038

Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company. Name: THE 2024 SWIFT

LEGALS

MAGIC COLT

THOROUGHBRED, LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State on April 16, 2024. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is: Saratoga. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The email address to which the Secretary of State shall email notice of the fact that process against the limited liability company has been served electronically upon the Secretary of State is: bonaventurestables@vahoo. com. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 6/28//2024. 13040

Notice of formation of PICKLE WITH PROS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/21/2024. 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: Rebecca Kern, 16 Second Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28//2024. 13047

Notice of formation of FIGURE FARM LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/24/2023 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: 2049 MAPLE AVE, CHARLTON, NY, 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13061

Notice of formation of GTA ENTERPRISES LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/8/22. Office location: Saratoga County. YuhTyng Patka is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process

to: 115 Meadowbrook Road, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 05/24, 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28/2024. 13080

Notice of Formation of EXCELSIOR SPRINGS PROPERTIES, LLC. The name of the limited liability company is “EXCELSIOR SPRINGS PROPERTIES, LLC” (the LLC). The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Department of State on May 15, 2024. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the company may be served. The principal office of the LLC is in Saratoga County and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 150 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the LLC shall be to conduct any lawful business as permitted by applicable law and as determined from time to time by its members. 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05/2024. 13103

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: HH DPI HOP DEVELOPER, LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on May 24, 2024. NY office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to HH DPI HOP DEVELOPER, LLC, 175 Powder Forest Drive, Weatogue, Connecticut 06089. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05/2024. 13105

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Saratoga County, New York, will meet at its chambers, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York, in said County, on June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm p.m., or as soon thereafter as the Board can convene, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing upon a proposal to upgrade existing Saratoga County Sewer District No. 1 (the “District”) facilities and properly treat ammonia (the “Project”). Pursuant to

Resolution 251-2022, adopted July 19, 2022, the Board of Supervisors previously approved construction of the Project at an estimated maximum cost of $44,469,202 and an estimated annual net cost of $8.00 to the typical property in the District. The estimated maximum cost of the Project has increased to $48,228,452, and the estimated maximum annual net cost of the Project to the typical property in the District is now estimated to be $11.63. Written communications may be emailed to publiccomment@ saratogacountyny.gov, or by mail addressed to: Clerk of the Board, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, which public comment must be received by June 12, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Copies of the updated Project budget and the engineer’s map, plan and report for the Project are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and online at www. saratogacountyny.gov. At said public hearing, the Board of Supervisors will hear all persons interested in said subject matter thereof.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK

Dated: May 29, 2024 Ballston Spa, New York Therese M. Connolly Clerk of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors 05/31/2024, 13114

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is The Asphalt Girls, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on May 13, 2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 4609 Jockey Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 . 05/31, 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05/2024. 13122

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Notice of Adoption of Local Law.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Board of Supervisors of the County of Saratoga, State of New York, at its regular meeting on May 21, 2024, duly adopted the following resolution.

RESOLUTION 139-2024.

ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REQUEST THE REMOVAL OF UNLAWFUL OCCUPANTS FROM DWELLINGS. COUNTY OF SARATOGA

LOCAL LAW 2 - 2024 A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REQUEST THE REMOVAL OF UNLAWFUL OCCUPANTS FROM DWELLINGS BE IT ENACTED by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors as follows:

SECTION 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this law is to protect owners of dwellings in Saratoga County from unlawful occupants commonly referred to as “squatters” and to protect lawful occupants of dwellings from unlawful evictions. SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS: As used in this local law: (a) “DWELLING” means any building or structure or portion thereof which is occupied in whole or in part as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more human beings. (b) “UNLAWFUL OCCUPANT”: means a person who knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling having entered the dwelling without permission of a party entitled to possession. It does not mean a person who entered the dwelling upon consent of a party entitled to possession even if the consent is later revoked including: (i) tenants whose oral or written lease has expired; (ii) family members who have been in the dwelling unit for at least 30 days; (iii) roommates or other licensees of tenants and occupants who have been in the dwelling unit for at least 30 days or (iv) workers who have been provided housing as part of their job. (c) “ENTERS OR REMAINS UNLAWFULLY”: means entering or remaining in a dwelling without any current or prior agreement or consent of the owner or an authorized agent of the owner, whether written or oral concerning the use of the dwelling. (d) “OWNER”: a person or persons who holds legal title to the property upon which a dwelling sits as evidenced by the most recent deed to the property filed in the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office and the property tax records maintained by the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office. (e) “AUTHORIZED AGENT”: a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the dwelling by a power of attorney on file with the Saratoga County Clerk and/or a deceased owner’s duly appointed Executor or Administrator as evidenced by either Letters of Testamentary or Administration. (f) “ROOMMATE”: any person occupying the dwelling with the consent of another lawful occupant even if that other lawful occupant has since vacated the dwelling. (g) “LAW ENFORCEMENT”: any local law enforcement agency or department located in Saratoga County. SECTION 3. CONDITIONS FOR REMOVAL OF UNLAWFUL OCCUPANT: A property owner or their authorized agent may request from law enforcement the immediate removal of a person or persons unlawfully occupying a dwelling in Saratoga County pursuant to this local law if all the following conditions are met: (a) The person requesting the removal is the property owner or authorized agent of the property owner. (b) The property that is being occupied is a dwelling. (c) An unauthorized person or person has unlawfully entered and remains in the owner’s dwelling. (d) The owner of the dwelling or their authorized agent has directed the unlawful occupant to leave the property. (e) The person to be removed is not a current or former tenant pursuant to a written or oral rental agreement authorized by the property owner. (f) The person to be removed is not a family member of the owner who has been in the dwelling unit for at least 30 days. (g) The person to be removed is not a roommate or other licensee of a tenant or any other occupant who has been in the dwelling unit for at least 30 days. (h) The person to be removed is not a worker or a member of the worker’s family who has been provided housing as part of their job. (i) There is no pending litigation related to the dwelling between the property owner and any known unauthorized person. SECTION 4. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL: to request the immediate removal of an unlawful occupant of a dwelling, the property owner or their authorized agent must submit an affidavit to law enforcement and sign any other forms required by law enforcement. The affidavit submitted must be in substantially the following form: “I, (insert name) am the owner or authorized agent of the owner of the real property located at (insert address of the dwelling), state under the penalty of perjury that: 1. I am the current owner of the dwelling or the authorized agent of the current owner of the dwelling located at (insert the complete legal address of the dwelling). 2. I purchased the above referenced dwelling on [insert the date of purchase]. 3. I have given no individual(s) my consent, permission, or authority to use, possess or exercise dominion and/or control over the dwelling described herein, or take or remove any property from the dwelling. 4. I have given no individual(s) my consent, permission or authority to damage or otherwise tamper with the above referenced dwelling. 5. The person or persons sought to be removed has or have unlawfully entered and remained in the above referenced dwelling. 6. I have directed the unauth rized person or persons to leave the above referenced dwelling, but they have not done so. 7. Anyone found currently occupying the dwelling is Criminal trespassing in violation of Penal Law §140.15. 8. The person or persons currently occupying the dwelling are not current or former tenants pursuant to any valid lease authorized by the owner of the dwelling or any former owner of the dwelling, and any lease produced by an occupant is fraudulent including any claim of an oral lease. 9. The persons or persons sought to be removed are not an owner or co-owner of the property unless the person or persons have engaged in title fraud. 10. The person sought to be removed is not a current or former tenant pursuant to a written or oral rental agreement authorized by the property owner. 11. The person or persons sought to be removed is not a family member of the owner who has been in the dwelling unit for at least 30 days. 12. The person or persons sought to be removed is not a roommate or other licensee of a tenant or any other occupant who has been in the dwelling unit for at least 30 days. 13. The person or persons sought to be removed is not a worker who has been provided housing as part of their job or a member of such a worker’s family. 14. There is no pending litigation related to the dwelling between the property owner and any known unauthorized person. 15. There is no person or persons lawfully currently residing in the dwelling. 16. Law enforcement is authorized to enter the dwelling described herein. 17. I hereby express my wishes to have all current occupants of the dwelling described herein investigated, arrested, and prosecuted for Criminal trespassing and any other criminal acts they may have committed involving the dwelling described herein. 18. I am requesting law enforcement to immediately remove the unauthorized person(s) from the dwelling. 19. I am also requesting that a local court issue a stay away order of protection directing the person, or persons removed from the dwelling to stay away from me and the dwelling. 20. I realize that law enforcement will rely upon the representations set forth herein in the investigation, arrest and prosecution of the individual named herein for Criminal trespass, other offenses and/or the removal of any individual named herein from the premises/property. I understand that law enforcement will act based upon the representations made herein without prior contact with me. If there are any changes to the status of the dwelling, or amendments or changes to this Affidavit. I agree to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency in writing of these changes or amendments immediately. 21. I have read and understood Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law §768 which makes it a crime to unlawfully evict a lawful occupant of a dwelling. 22. I understand that a person or persons removed from the property pursuant to this local law may bring a cause of action against me for any false statements made in this affidavit, or for wrongfully using this local law, and that because of such action I may be held civilly liable for actual damages, penalties, costs, and reasonable attorney fees. 23. If applicable, I have affixed hereto either Letters of Testamentary or Administration. 24. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify law enforcement and/or their agents, servants and employees in the event a claim is made alleging that the individual named herein is investigated, arrested and/or prosecuted due to any misrepresentation in this affidavit and/or my failure to give law enforcement written notice of any changes or amendments to the status of the premises/property or any changes or amendments to the representations made herein. This indemnification includes all loss, damages or claims related to any misrepresentation or failure to give written notice of changes or amendments described herein, including attorney’s fees necessary to defend the claim. 25. I waive any and all claims against the law enforcement, their officers, employees and/or agents and assume full responsibility for any physical or financial damage to my property or any physical, mental, emotional, or other personal injury that I may suffer as a result of the enforcement of this Trespass Affidavit regardless of how such loss or injury may arise and regardless of who is at fault, even if the loss or injury is caused by neglect, negligence or other fault of law enforcement and/or their officers, employees or agents. 26. I have had an opportunity to consult with an attorney of my own choosing prior to signing this affidavit. 27. I have read every statement made in this affidavit and each statement is true and correct. I understand that the statements made in this petition are being made under penalty of perjury, pursuant to Penal Law §210.40.” SECTION 5. REMOVAL PROCEDURE: Upon receipt of the affidavit, law enforcement shall verify that the person who submits the affidavit is the record owner of the real property upon which the dwelling sits by having the Saratoga County Attorney’s Office review the records of the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office and the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office. If verified, law enforcement may take the unlawful occupants into custody and bring them without unreasonable delay before a local court judge on Criminal trespassing charges as well as any other applicable charges. At which time, a request for a stay away order of protection directing the unlawful occupants to stay away from the owner and their dwelling shall be requested by law enforcement and entertained by the Court. If there is no local court judge available to hear the matter without unreasonable delay, then law enforcement may issue an appearance ticket for Criminal trespass directing the unlawful occupant or occupants to appear in the local court on the next date that the local court is in session. At which time, a request for a stay away order of protection directing the unlawful occupants to stay away from the owner and their dwelling shall be requested by law enforcement and entertained by the Court. Any order of protection issued by the court may be fully enforced by the Sheriff or other law enforcement agency. SECTION 6. SCOPE: This local law does not limit any law enforcement officer’s authority to arrest an unlawful occupant for Criminal trespassing, criminal mischief, burglary, or other crimes absent such an affidavit or any dwelling owner from simultaneously pursuing other remedies available to them pursuant to the Real Property Actions and Procedure Law of the State of New York. SECTION 7: EFFECTIVE DATE: This local law shall go into effect 60 days after being adopted and shall remain in effect unless or until preempted by state law or rescinded by action of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors.

Therese M. Connolly, Clerk Board of Supervisors 5/31/2024, 6/7/2024. 13082

Yoga in Spa State Park Begins Summer Classes

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Sunlight reflecting off the water. The scent of pine trees. A light breeze carrying with it the rehearsals of a live orchestra. The most zen place in all of Saratoga Springs might be the Spa State Park, where summer yoga classes will be held June through August.

“When you’re outside, it’s this really beautiful alchemy of everything working all together, the way it should be, the way it was originally meant to be,” said Amy DeLuca, the founder and teacher coordinator of Yoga in Spa State Park. “One of the things that yoga does is it helps to get you into that parasympathetic nervous system where it’s more restful, and you need that. We need that right now.”

Yoga in Spa State Park launched in 2013, offering classes on the lawn in front of the reflecting pool. Years later, when the pandemic hit and yoga studios suddenly closed, the program grew rapidly. “It was a huge plus for everybody during a very challenging time,” DeLuca said.

The program now includes year-round classes held in the Roosevelt II Pavillion during the colder months. Summer classes take place under the brick arches of the Administration Building behind the Spa Little Theater.

The classes are donation-based, with a suggested contribution of $15, but participants can pay what they wish. DeLuca said nobody is ever turned away. The only thing necessary for taking a class is a yoga mat.

DeLuca has six teachers at the moment, some of whom are teaching three classes per week.

They’re all “highly certified,” DeLuca said, with some having twenty years of experience. “What makes us unique is that these teachers, including myself, have a clear focus about what we feel yoga can be, the benefits that it offers.”

Beginners are more than welcome. “We as teachers, because we’re experienced, know how to do variations and modifications so that anybody, any size, in any condition can really benefit from the first class,” DeLuca said.

The program’s summer schedule begins on June 1, with at least one class occurring every day of the week. Classes

include “Foundations of Flow,” “Intuitive Yoga Flow,” “Gentle Yoga,” and “Vinyasa Yoga.” No pre-registration is required.

For more information, visit the Yoga in Spa State Park Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ YogaInSpaStatePark.

Six Blue Streaks Ballplayers Named to All-Star Teams

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— The Suburban Scholastic Council Baseball League named six Saratoga Springs players to its All-Star teams this week. Five additional players received honorable mention.

First Team

Camden Rhude - catcher

Michael Mack - pitcher

Second Team

Jack Rigbar - utility

Louis Betit - outfielder

Third Team

Christian Mello - pitcher

Patrick McKinley - first base

Honorable Mention

Raul Rodriguez - shortstop

Brady Mills - outfield

Charlie Greiner - pitcher

Richard Rossi - pitcher

Colin Mack - pitcher

Yoga in Spa State Park is held outdoors under the brick arches of the Administration Building. Photo via the program’s Facebook page.

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Belmont Rules: No Cash, No Re-Entry, No Outside Alcohol

SARATOGA SPRINGS

— Last week, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced and reiterated some fan-related policies for this year’s Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, which will be held at the Saratoga Race Course from June 6 through June 9.

• Backyard picnic tables will be available free of charge on a first come, first served

basis. Fans can access the backyard to secure picnic tables at the following times: 11 a.m. on Thursday, 10:30 a.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. on Saturday (Belmont Stakes Day), and 11 a.m. on Sunday.

• Re-entry will not be permitted at any point during the four-day festival.

• Cash will not be accepted for food and beverage

purchases, admission, parking, or programs. The official Saratoga store is an exception.

• Each fan is allowed to bring in one folding chair and one 12”x18” cooler for food and non-alcoholic beverages. No alcoholic beverages can be brought onto the grounds. Small bags and purses are allowed.

Underdog Blue Streaks Win Softball Sectionals

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

MALTA — Against all odds, the underdog Saratoga Springs varsity softball team won the Section 2 Class AAA title last Thursday against Guilderland, 11 to 4. The victory came despite the Blue Streaks finishing with a 6-11 record on the season.

Saratoga began the month with a string of losses against Shaker, Vestal, and Camden. But a refusal to give up resulted in a pair of shutout victories

against Colonie Central and Shenendehowa on May 16 and 21, respectively. Then on May 23, the Blue Streaks defied the odds against Guilderland, who had a 18-4 record on the year.

Coach Geoffrey Loiacono attributed the postseason success to a couple impactful seniors returning from injuries. “Olivia Tetreault and Sarah Decker, both seniors, were out for some time,” Loiacono told Saratoga TODAY. “Both of those players are big roles not only on defense but also offense and leadership.”

In the game against Guilderland, Tetreault had 4

hits and 4 RBI.

This year’s section title is the second the Blue Streaks have earned in the last three seasons. Their last Section 2 championship was in 2022.

The Blue Streaks anticipated a tough year, thanks to their new AAA classification. “Our league,” Loiacono told Saratoga TODAY at the start of the season, “is a grind, day in and day out. There are no guaranteed games across the board.”

Saratoga’s next game, sure to be another challenge, will be a regional title game on Saturday, June 1 at 5 p.m.

The Saratoga Springs varsity softball team poses after capturing the Section 2 Class AAA championship. Photo via Saratoga Athletics social media accounts.

5 Spa Catholic Ballplayers Named First Team All Stars Sports Spotlight

The Wasaren League 2024 Baseball Awards were announced last weekend, and five players from Saratoga Central Catholic were named first-team All Stars: sophomore Pierce Bryne (pitcher), junior Hunter Fales (catcher), junior Ryan Gillis (shortstop/ pitcher), sophomore Kihl Kelly (outfielder), and junior Tyler Weygand (pitcher/second base).

FIRST TEAM ALL STARS

The complete list of award winners is below.

Scott Lynch - SS - Mechanicville

Chris Couser - P - Mechanicville

Pierce Bryne - P - Spa Catholic

Hunter Fales - C - Spa Catholic

Ryan Ingber - SS/P - Greenwich

Ryan Gillis - SS/P - Spa Catholic

Andrew Sparks - SS/2B - Hoosick Falls

Joe Devito - 1B - Mechanicville

Ronan Rowe - 3B - Mechanicville

Ryan Sparks - 3B/P - Hoosick Falls

Brody Burdo - 3B/P - Stillwater

Kihl Kelly - LF - Spa Catholic

Tyler Weygand - P/2B - Spa Catholic

Shea Brown - P/OF - Stillwater

Owen Brockway - C - Greenwich

Jack Gilbert - P/3B - Waterford-Halfmoon

Player of the Year: Will Coreno (Mechanicville)

Coach of the Year: Gary Pitcheralle (Mechanicville)

SECOND TEAM ALL STARS

Cooper Skiff - P - Greenwich

Mark Pingelski - 2B - Mechanicville

Carter Wichelns - SS/P - Stillwater

Luke Nicholas - P/OF - Hoosick Falls

Connor King - P/SS - Hoosic Valley

John Fedorowicz - OF/P - Mechanicville

Cruz Goverski - OF - Mechanicville

Calvin Curtis - P/1B - Greenwich

Werkie Hayes - P/SS/3B - Waterford/Halfmoon

DEAN

Q&A

Saratoga Springs High School senior Kellen Dean advanced out of the U.S. Open local qualifier earlier this month at the Albany Country Club in Voorheesville.

He finished second among all competitors, shooting a 2-under 70 to become one of five players that moved on to final qualifying. He’ll continue his journey to this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club on June 13-16.

Saratoga TODAY asked Dean about his performance in the local qualifier, as well as his future plans.

Q: How did you feel about your performance in the qualifier on May 13? Did you meet or exceed your expectations?

A: I was very happy with my performance at Albany Country Club. I was very happy with how I battled back after a double bogey on hole three. Going into the event my expectations were to qualify so I definitely met my expectations.

Q: What parts of your game do you think are the strongest, and what areas are you working on?

A: I believe my strongest part of my game is my short game and wedging. I always feel like I have an advantage on the field when I am chipping or have a wedge in my hand. You can always work on your putting because it can always be better, but lately I have been working on hitting more fairways off the tee with my driver.

Q: What are your goals for the future?

A: I have a lot of summer tournaments this year I still have to qualify for but my biggest goals going into this year is to qualify for the US Jr Championship and PGA Jr Championship this summer. Another goal for this year was for my golf game to be sharp heading into my freshman year in college at Xavier University, and to be able to make an instant impact for the team.

Kellen

Photo of Kellen Dean provided.

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

Schuylerville Girls Track and Field Team Wins Third-Straight Sectional Title

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

BROADALBIN — The

Schuylerville varsity girls track and field team captured its third-straight Section 2, Division 3 championship last week at Broadalbin-Perth High School, accumulating 122 total points.

Keira Rogan had a spectacular outing, winning the 800m, 1500m, 3000m, and the 2000m steeplechase. Nikki Stark won the 100m hurdles, setting a school record with a time of 15.24. Stark also took first place in the 400m hurdles.

Other strong performances at Broadalbin included Meaghan Lynch (3rd in the 100m and 200m, 2nd in the long jump and triple jump), Adeline Ballou (2nd in 1500m and 3rd in the 3000m), Ryan Stark (2nd in pole vault), Campbell Bailey

(4th in the pentathlon long jump and shot put) and Taylor Brown (5th in the 800m). The girls 4x800 relay team also finished third.

The girls are scheduled to compete at the Section 2 state qualifier on May 30 and 31 at Guilderland High School.

The Black Horses boys

team finished seventh at sectionals, with a number of strong individual outings including James Lynch (2nd in 3000m steeplechase, 3rd in 1600m, 3rd in pole vault), Levi Michaud (2nd in high jump), Tristan Stallone (4th in the 1500m), and Gavin Winacott (4th in 3200m).

Saratoga Field Hockey Camp Returns in June

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will host its annual field hockey camp from June 24 until June 28 on the turf field at Saratoga Springs High School.

The program is open to grades 3 through 12. No experience is necessary. The camp will take place each day from 8 a.m.

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until 11 a.m., except on Monday when it will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The camp includes extensive individual instruction, along with daily participation in game situations. The goal is to teach the fundamentals of field hockey, while ensuring that each player leaves the camp with a

new appreciation for the game. Registration is now open and costs $80. The camp brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at hsaratogafieldhockey.teampages.com. For more information, contact Jo-Anne Hostig at togafieldhockey@gmail.com.

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The Schuylerville varsity girls track and field team celebrates its thirdstraight sectional title at Broadalbin-Perth High School last week. Photo by John Schmitz.

SAUGERTIES VETERAN CELEBRATES 105TH BIRTHDAY JUNE 1

George Habernig Sr. celebrates his 105th birthday on June 1.

Habernig, Sr. did his basic training at Fort Jackson, SC., and served as a company clerk with the 77th Infantry Division in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Technical Sergeant Habernig

lives in the Ivy Lodge in Saugerties. He talks of the older days when he was off the coast of Japan and a Japanese plane crashed into the ship he was serving. He also talks of the time he had a pet monkey that helped him pass the time.

Cliff Seguin chairman for Operation Adopt a Soldier (left) and George Habernig Sr. (right) sits on a scooter that OAS donated to him.