LOCAL • INDEPENDENT • FREE Volume 16
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Issue 22
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June 3 – June 9, 2022
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Washington Street Building Demolished, Saratoga Candy Co. Relocated by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
Demolition of building that housed Saratoga Candy Co., on May 27, 2022. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
LOCAL H.O.F.'ers
Eight legends of the local music scene will be honored in an induction ceremony for The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame class of 2022. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 at Universal Preservation Hall. See Story pg. 25
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Washington Street building that housed the Saratoga Candy Company for nearly a quarter of a century was demolished last week. A new, multi-story mixeduse hotel/residential development is targeted for the space. “It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to my O. G. baby store after 23 years,” says Saratoga Candy Co.
owner Dawn Oesch. ”I spent more time there than anywhere I have ever lived. Baking stuff at 2 in the morning, showing up at 5 in the morning to get ready for something.” The neighborhood candy store has been relocated to 353 Broadway, lower level, around the corner from the former spot, and in a similarly sized space, and may also be found online at: www. saratogasweets.com. See more: "Developments and Demolitions" pg. 8
Double T itles
Photo by Super Source Media. See Story pg. 30
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