by Susan Halstead, ABOC, FNAO for Saratoga TODAY
As Saratoga transitions into spring, wardrobes begin to lighten, colors soften, and accessories take center stage. In 2026, eyewear continues to lead that transformation — blending artistry, craftsmanship, and personal expression in ways that feel both modern
and timeless.
Today’s eyewear is no longer simply functional. It is often the most visible and defining accessory a person wears daily. The right frame can brighten the complexion, balance facial features, and quietly communicate confidence and sophistication.
This spring’s trends reflect a return to elevated simplicity with moments of bold individuality.
Sculptural Silhouettes
Designers are embracing architectural shapes that feel expressive yet wearable. Softly squared frames, modern cat-eyes, and geometric rounds are leading the season. These silhouettes create visual interest without overpowering the face, making them ideal for both professional settings and social occasions.
Refined Metals & Lightweight Luxury
Minimalist metal frames continue to gain popularity,
especially in warm gold, champagne, and brushed bronze tones. These lightweight designs offer elegance without heaviness, providing all-day comfort with a polished finish. Subtle detailing at the temple or bridge adds dimension without distraction.
Rich Acetates & Layered Neutrals
Translucent blush tones, olive greens, layered tortoise shells, and crystal-inspired finishes are emerging as seasonal favorites. These hues feel fresh and versatile, complementing spring wardrobes while maintaining a timeless foundation.
Rather than loud patterns, many designers are leaning into depth and craftsmanship — subtle variations in acetate that create texture and movement when viewed up close.
Statement Sunglasses
As days grow brighter, sunglasses take on renewed importance. Oversized yet balanced designs are trending this season, offering glamour paired with protection. Gradient lenses, sculpted temples, and lightweight construction make modern sun wear both stylish and practical.
Luxury houses such as Face A Face, Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Dita continue to influence spring collections with meticulous craftsmanship and designforward aesthetics. Each brand brings a distinct personality — from bold artistic expression to refined Parisian elegance.
The Power of Personal Styling
While trends provide inspiration, the true art of eyewear lies in personalization. Face shape, skin tone, lifestyle needs, and prescription considerations all influence the final choice. What works beautifully on display may feel entirely different once fitted and adjusted for daily wear.
This is why personalized styling has become increasingly valued. Taking the time to explore frame proportions, lens technology, and lifestyle usage ensures that eyewear performs as beautifully as it looks.
At Family Vision Care
Center in Saratoga Springs, April has traditionally been a month dedicated to celebrating designer eyewear and thoughtful styling. This year, the practice is introducing an Exclusive Designer Styling Month, featuring Styling Wednesdays throughout April.
These dedicated styling days are designed to give patients one-on-one time with experienced opticians, allowing for curated exploration of designer collections and customized lens recommendations. Whether refreshing everyday eyewear, selecting prescription sunglasses, or considering a second pair for computer use, the goal remains the same: combining fashion with visual precision.
As spring unfolds, eyewear offers one of the most impactful
and practical style updates available. Unlike seasonal clothing, a thoughtfully selected frame is worn daily — making its influence both immediate and lasting.
In a community that appreciates quality and craftsmanship, designer eyewear continues to represent more than a trend. It reflects individuality, attention to detail, and the quiet confidence that comes from wearing something that truly fits.
Spring 2026 invites a fresh perspective — and sometimes, that new perspective begins with the frames through which we see the world.
Susan Halstead is a NYS and Nationally Licensed Optician at Family Vision Care Center, 6B Carpenter Lane in Saratoga. Susan can be reached at (518)584-6111 or shalstead@ eyecarespecialtiesny.com
Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake), chair of the Racing and Wagering Committee, announced she helped bring forward and pass in the Assembly a package of bills to promote safe, responsible gambling.
“This weighty package of six bills, plus a resolution designating March as Problem Gambling Month, comes out of a legislative oversight hearing the committee held last year, establishes a framework of critical guardrails for mobile sports gaming, and ensures the health and safety of its participants are prioritized,” said Woerner.
Woerner’s legislation fills in regulatory gaps and protects vulnerable consumers by tightening up the account creation and sign-in protocols to reduce account sharing to keep underage young people off the betting apps, by using evidence-based criteria to identify at-risk behavior before an addiction starts, and by modernizing the process of voluntarily self-excluding from the state’s gaming venues (A.9113-B, A.9584-A).
The resolution draws further awareness to problem gambling and the resources available to help. These commonsense safeguards are similar to those the state places on other potentially addictive products and services.
“With the explosive rise of legal sports betting and mobile gambling, New Yorkers have more opportunities to wager than ever before. This new form
of entertainment is a powerful economic driver, but we cannot ignore its impact on those with addictive tendencies,” Woerner continued. “That’s why strengthening protections against fraud and unfair wagers while supporting responsible gambling is crucial. I helped pass several bills to update New York’s gambling regulations, making this new industry a safer, more responsible part of our economy.”
Fellow legislators recognize the role of enacting policies to reduce overall harm in online gambling, and Woerner is working to implement their policy solutions. A bill from Assemblymember Alex Bores establishes a task force to study prop bets, particularly “unders” a category of sports wager that are highly susceptible to manipulation (A.10538).
One of the more challenging aspects of the interface design of mobile gambling is the difficulty of tracking net wins and losses, a feature that many app developers deliberately design.
To assist players in responsible betting, legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay would require monthly account activity statements be available for each user (A.10329).
New York strictly regulates advertising for alcohol, tobacco and other addictive products. Building on that framework, a bill introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel brings mobile gaming operators under the same advertising regulations in place for traditional racing and wagering
facilities (A.382-A). Finally, the legislative package offers hope and resources to New Yorkers struggling with problem gambling. Addiction of any form is a disease that can be treated with effort and patience.
Assemblymember Phil Steck’s bill ensures that treatment is accessible by requiring health insurers to cover problem gambling services (A.8518).
“New York has seen rapid growth in gambling, particularly with the expansion of mobile sports wagering, and with that growth comes a responsibility to protect the public and support those who may be struggling,” Phil Steck, Chair of the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse said. “My bill requiring health insurance plans to cover outpatient treatment for problem gambling is an important step because too many people who want help cannot access care when it is not consistently covered by insurance. As a result, many are forced to pay out of pocket or go without treatment altogether. At the same time, we cannot focus only on treatment after the fact. We also need strong safeguards in place to help prevent gambling addiction before it starts.”
WILTON, NY - Patricia A. Greenwood passed away quietly on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital.
Patricia was born on May 3, 1954, in Saratoga Springs, NY. She was the granddaughter of the late Edmund and Ruth Reilly of Jumel Place, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Patricia was an alumna of Saint Clement’s School and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1972. Patricia and the love of her life, John Greenwood, first held hands on a yellow school bus after a ski trip to Gore Mountain in 1970. They would marry on June 15,1974 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Greenfield Center, NY. It would have been their 52nd wedding anniversary in June 2026.
Patricia retired from Bursar’s
Office at Skidmore College in May 2019. She embraced the diversity of the students she was responsible for and the supportive atmosphere of the wonderful coworkers who surrounded her.
Patricia was proud of her Irish heritage and being a parishioner of St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church. She was a staunch advocate of child abuse prevention and victim advocacy programs.
Patricia’s love of sewing began in high school when she would take her babysitting money to buy patterns and materials to make her own clothing. Her love of the craft continued throughout her life, making her own curtains and even creating a family demand for her one-of-akind face masks during COVID. She also loved making her home a warm and comforting refuge from the unpredictability of the outside world.
She was predeceased by her younger brothers, Paul (Bing) Biggie, Philip Biggie, and her dear aunt, Regina Reilly.
Patricia is survived by her husband, John Greenwood; her sons, Brendan (Stacy) Greenwood, and Kevin (Suzanne) Greenwood; her five grandsons, Michael Greenwood, Garrett Greenwood, Caleb Greenwood, Cohen Greenwood, and Cameron Greenwood; and her great-granddaughter, Gracelee Greenwood.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations or support of any kind can be made to the Saratoga Center for the Family, 359 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NYJanice Anne (Goldup) Fennelly, 78, passed March 22, 2026, in the arms of her daughter, Amy. Her beloved son Michael, who passed June 3, 2008, was there to hold her hand and guide her home. At Jan’s request, no calling hours. Graveside services were in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
GANSEVOORT - John W. Grande “Jack”, 82, of 26 Elm St. Gansevoort, NY passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the comfort of his home after fighting a decade long battle with cancer.
Jack was born on February 22, 1944, in Little Falls, NY. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in June 1962 and joined the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska as a small arms instructor and base police officer.
When returning home from his military duties he worked for the Evening Times Newspaper and married his wife of 58 years, Ruby Gray of Oppenheim; together they raised two daughters: Jackie Matteson (Eric) of Raleigh, NC and Donna Grande (Samantha) of Greenfield, NY. He accepted a position with Prudential Insurance which took the family to Dayton, Ohio for three years after which time he transferred to Saratoga Springs, NY. Following his retirement from Prudential Insurance, he worked part-time for Adirondack Radiology in Glens Falls, NY.
Jack was a member of St. Clements Church where he served as an usher. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together Saratoga and most recently as an Honor Guard and Assistant
Quartermaster at the Gerald Solomon National Cemetery, which gave him great pleasure.
Jack is the proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren: Avery Grande of Saratoga, NY, Gabriel (Sasha) Matteson and Zachary Matteson of Raleigh, NC, and Erica (Brandon) Davenport of Poultney, VT. He is also the proud great-grandfather of Zachary and Blake Davenport of Poultney VT.
Jack was predeceased by his parents Margaret (Noonan) & John Grande as well as two sisters, Kathleen Aversa of Frankfort and Lorraine Reed of Saratoga. He is survived by 4 sisters: Eleanor Karpowich, Marion DeCostanza, Betty Staring, and Judith Warner as well as 2 brothers Richard and David Grande. In addition, he is survived by 3 sisters-in-law: Mary (Duane) Wright, Judy (Zane) Hall and Dorothy Young and one brother-in-law Ronnie (Pat) Gray.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Saratoga whose unwavering care brought comfort and dignity to him and his family in his final days.
Calling hours were held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. An interment with military honors took place on Thursday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871. In lieu of flowers, Jack requested donations be sent to the Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871 at www.snchga.org.
March 25, 2026. 1:34 a.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs- first offense and misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
March 25, 2026. 7:18 a.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Milton on two counts of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued.
March 25, 2026. 7:25 p.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park and charged with two counts of misdemeanor 4th degree stalking: cause harm to physical or emotional health and two counts of felony 1st degree criminal contempt- violate order of protection. Original incident occurred March 16.
March 25, 2026. 9:48 p.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny, misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.
March 26, 2026. 4:25 p.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higherfirst offense. Appearance ticket issued.
March 26, 2026. 9:18 p.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation and two counts of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued.
March 26, 2026. 11:11 p.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Greenfield Center resident in the Town of Corinth on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued.
March 27, 2026. 6:12 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
March 27, 2026. 7:55 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony criminal possession of a weapon: loaded firearm, felony criminal possession of a firearm- possession of a firearm, misdemeanor criminal possession of certain ammunition feeding devices and misdemeanor criminal contempt.
March 27, 2026. 9:46 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor DWI – first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- 1st offense. Appearance ticket issued.
March 29, 2026. 12:31 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hagaman resident in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor DWIfirst offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher-first offense. Appearance ticket issued.
March 30, 2026. 2:30 a.m.- New York State Police arrested two Ballston Spa residents in the Town of Ballston on four counts of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with one individual receiving an additional charge of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance tickets issued.
March 30, 2026. 3:07 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a
by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY
A Frankfort woman has been arrested and indicted after she allegedly helped Joseph Hess evade police after he ran over an elderly woman in October.
Lanessa Stewart, 36, was arrested by The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office on March 26. She has been indicted on charges of felony 2nd degree hindering prosecution after she allegedly helped Hess evade law enforcement.
Hess, 32 was arrested by U.S. Marshalls back on October 21 after a five-day manhunt that
ended in a motel just outside of Philadelphia, PA. He had been on the run since October 16 when he struck an elderly woman with a stolen car in a McDonald’s parking lot in Ballston Spa after stealing her purse.
The victim suffered a compound leg fracture in the incident and had to be treated at Albany Medical Center due to the injuries.
“Those who assist individuals in evading law enforcement, particularly in the aftermath of a violent felony, will be held accountable,” said District Attorney Brett Eby in a press release. “Our office remains committed to ensuring
that anyone who obstructs justice or aids offenders in avoiding apprehension faces appropriate consequences under the law.”
It’s unclear what specific assistance Stewart provided Hess. A review of the indictment only said what she was charged with and when asked about the case, Eby only said that she helped Hess evade capture.
Stewart was arraigned in the Saratoga County Court and was released to pretrial services. She is due in court on April 16. Hess, meanwhile, was charged with first degree robbery, assault and other offenses. He is due back in court on April 13.
Mechanicville resident on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated harassment- communicate threat by phone, computer or mail, felony 1st degree criminal contempt: violate order of protection- communicate with person, and felony aggravated family offense- more than 1 offense within the last 5 years. Held no bail. Original incident occurred March 18 in the Town of Stillwater.
March 31, 2026. 8:32 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Canton, GA resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Released on own recognizance. Arrest stemmed from a two-vehicle accident on Route 9 in which there were no injuries.
April 1, 2026. 12:14 a.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident on charges of misdemeanor DWI-first offense and misdemeanor obstruction of governmental administration- prevent official function. Released on own recognizance.
A Saratoga Springs man has been arrested after he allegedly abused a child in 2020.
Dana Day, 66, was arrested on March 30 and charged with one count of felony first degree sexual abuse, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
The matter was first brought to
the attention of the Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 20 after a complaint was filed. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Day assaulted the victim in the Town of Milton in September 2020. Day was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and released to pretrial services pending further proceedings.
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Gregory Pinto, MD was elected Treasurer of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its annual House of Delegates meeting in Rochester, NY on March 27.
Dr Pinto is in private practice as a comprehensive ophthalmologist in Saratoga Springs and is currently Vice-President of EyesNY, a group practice with multiple locations in New York’s Capital District and North Country.
A graduate of the Union College/Albany Medical College Accelerated Medical Education Program, Dr Pinto completed his residencies in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center. He is BoardCertified in both specialties.
A Staff Physician at Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital, Dr. Pinto serves on the Board of Trustees at Mohawk Valley Medical Associates and at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, NY. He served as Secretary/ Treasurer at Saratoga Hospital from 2000-2007.
Dr Pinto has been active in MSSNY for many years. His positions include 4th District President (2012-2018) and Councilor (2018-2024); Commissioner of Governmental Relations (2015-present); AMA delegate (2014-present) and AMA Delegation Chair (2023-present); and President of Saratoga County Medical Society (2000-present).
This April, as Donate Life Month begins, Saratoga County Clerk Craig A. Hayner is encouraging residents to take a simple step that can have a lasting impact: register as an organ donor during their next visit to a Saratoga County Department of Motor Vehicles office.
The Saratoga County DMV is partnering with Donate Life New York State to raise awareness about the lifesaving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation and to encourage more residents to enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry.
Donate Life NYS is the statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing organ, eye, and tissue donation through advocacy, education, research, and outreach.
Statewide, more than 80% of donors enroll while completing a transaction at a DMV. Saratoga County residents can register when applying for or renewing a driver’s license, permit, or non-driver ID. Anyone age 16 or older is eligible to enroll, regardless of medical history.
“We all have the opportunity to leave a legacy that reaches far beyond our own lives,” Hayner said. “Registering as an organ donor is a simple, meaningful way to do that.”
More than 3,200 lifesaving organ transplants were performed in New York State last
year, yet approximately 8,000 New Yorkers remain on the national transplant waiting list. In 2025, roughly 300 patients in New York died while waiting for an organ that did not arrive in time.
The 2026 Donate Life Month theme, “Leave a Legacy,” uses trees as a symbol of life and connection, reflecting how donation links donors, recipients, and families, and how one decision can continue to grow and impact lives for generations.
Locally, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors recently passed a resolution recognizing April as Donate Life Month and encouraging employees across county departments to participate in Donate Life’s “Blue and Green Day” on April 10.
Saratoga County’s enrollment rate has steadily increased since the County DMV began promoting Donate Life Month in 2014. According to Donate Life NYS, 77% of the county’s eligible population was enrolled in the registry at the end of 2025, compared to just 39% in 2013.
“It’s incredibly encouraging to see how far our county has come,” Hayner said. “But there is still more work to do. Every new registration brings us one step closer to ensuring that no one is left waiting for the lifesaving gift they need.”
Age: 2 years
Breed: Mixed (Puerto Rico rescue)
Size: Tall, lean, and handsome at ~50 lbs
Health: On anxiety medication
Housing restrictions - needs to be one and only pet
About Me:
Hey there — I’m Sandy. I’m a laid-back guy just looking for my person to do life with. My ideal day? Soaking up some sun, going for a nice easy stroll, maybe playing a little in the yard, and then curling up next to you to relax.
I’m not high-maintenance — I just want good company and a calm place to call home.
My Perfect Match: Someone who enjoys a quieter, more routine lifestyle. I thrive with calm energy — whether you’re male or female, I’m just
looking for kindness and consistency. A fenced yard would be amazing, but not required if you enjoy getting outside together.
If you would like more information or to arrange to meet one of our pets, check out our Events page for adoption events to attend, contact us via email at hope.
homes.for.orphaned.pets.exist@ gmail.com or call 518-450-7013. We look forward to matching you with a new furry best friend. Adoption fee for dogs is $250 and up. H.O.P.E has a senior to senior program. If eligible, adoption fees will be waived. All applicants must be 21 years or older to qualify for adoption.
After years of construction, 79 Henry Street in Saratoga Springs has officially hit the market and is ready for its next owner.
The property sits on the historic site of Nemec’s Feed Store, a familiar Saratoga Springs location for many longtime residents. The previous barn structure was taken down as part of the redevelopment, and in its place, the current ownership group built a new three-story mixed-use building designed to reflect the character of the original property. Interior details and materials throughout the building pay tribute to that history.
The finished structure offers approximately 16,000 square feet of commercial space spread across four finished levels, plus a mezzanine on the third floor. The upper levels bring in strong natural light and offer views of downtown, making the space well suited for a range of commercial uses.
With the construction now complete, the building presents an opportunity for a new owner to bring their own vision to a highly visible downtown property with both modern infrastructure and a connection to the site’s history.
The property is listed for $4,250,000 by Dan Roohan, Associate Real Estate Broker, of Roohan Realty.
For more information, please contact the listing agent directly at (518) 527.7895 or dan@roohanrealty.com.
Saratoga National Historical Park will conduct several prescribed fires in the coming weeks. This year, the National Park Service (NPS) will burn approximately 120 acres of grasses, shrubs and woodlands at the park, focusing on the fields in the vicinity of Tour Stops 4 and 8. Depending on favorable weather and site conditions, the first burns could take place early to mid-April. Because certain prescription parameters must be met, including wind speed, relative humidity, fuel moisture and drought index, NPS cannot schedule upcoming prescribed fires precisely.
While burns are underway, the park may temporarily close roads, visitor use facilities, parking areas and hiking trails. Park staff will post notifications of burns and closures in the alerts section of the park’s website and
on social media on the days they take place.
NPS uses prescribed fire as a tool for natural resource management throughout the country. The prescribed fire program at Saratoga National Historical Park has three primary objectives: restoration and perpetuation of scenic and cultural landscapes, including native plant species; reduction of wildland fuel loading; and enhancement of wildlife habitat.
Firefighters from the National Wildland Fire Service, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Albany Pine Bush Preserve may provide assistance.
For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 670-2985, visit www.nps. gov/sara, or find the park on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) @SaratogaNHP.
by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY
After a summer which saw several high-profile animal abuse incidents in Saratoga, the county is taking action.
A new task force has been formed to combat the issue and develop a coordinated response to incidents of abuse in Saratoga County. The task force is comprised of members of the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department, animal control officers, Saratoga County Health Department, elected officials and the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.
The task force invited members of the media to attend a meeting on April 1 where they went over recent changes to policies and procedures related to animal abuse.
One of those changes was the introduction of a thermal camera to detect bruising on an animal without having to shave it. District Attorney Brett Eby said the camera was bought with asset forfeiture funds and it was given to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office at the meeting.
The purchase and use of the camera was lauded by Saratoga County Animal Shelter Director Kelly Devall.
“The one problem that we have is a lot of these animals are beaten in some way, shape or form and it’s very hard to detect the bruising,” Devall said. “We did have one case where we were able to shave the dog and see very clear bruising. In other cases, we
won’t be that lucky.”
The shelter also recently received a new one-touch x-ray machine to help treat injuries more effectively as well as a new laser therapy machine to assist in treating animals with skin problems.
On the law enforcement side, Deputies are being equipped with devices to measure heat and ammonium content in areas where animals are found to better assess the conditions the animals were living in.
“Instead of walking in and saying the ammonium scent a was really strong, they will have an actual reading of what was going on, or how high the temperature was that the animals were having to exist in with no food and no water and the impact that could be having on those animals as far as their lungs go,” Devall said.
Saratoga County Sheriff Jeff Brown said that deputies trained in animal abuse investigations will have access to these tools to help in their investigations.
The task force came about after an incident at A Time Four Paws in the Town of Halfmoon, where multiple animals were found confined in an areas without proper ventilation or sufficient access to water in July 2025.
One of the animals, a French bulldog named Gus tragically died from heatstroke as a result of the incident.
The owner of A Time Fourr Paws, Yvette Giovanni, was recently indicted on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals, criminal mischief in the second degree, and 11 counts of
overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals. The incident, along with another incident in the Town of Argyle led local lawmakers to propose legislation to regulate boarding facilities statewide. The bill is currently in committee.
Brown said that the incident at A Time Four Paws highlighted the need for more coordination among the agencies involved in combating animal abuse.
“One of the reasons that this task force was formed that was such a large case,” Brown said. “There were people coming in from all over on that. We thought the task force would formalize those relationships. So when those big all hands-on-deck cases come in, we built the relationships and we’re more ready to respond to those cases.”
Another major development that came as a result of the animal abuse cases was the introduction of a countywide animal abuse registry. In September, the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the law creating the registry with it first being implemented in January of this year.
Under the law, those who have been convicted of animal abuse offenses are required to register as an animal abuser and submit a photo. So far, one person has been added to the registry, Richard Mark Doyle, who pled guilty to animal abuse this year.
Saratoga is one of 20 counties in New York to implement the registry. While independent groups compile this information, there is no state registry statewide.
“There are different
independent groups that will take all of the county registries, and they compile them on to one website,” Eby said. “Obviously, it would be better to have a
statewide registry, but in Saratoga County, we didn’t want to wait for Albany to get tough on animal abuse and take it as seriously as we are.”
Gordon Hobday sold property at 9 Forest Rd to Ashlie Symer for $350,000
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 36 Tamarack St to Susan Toth for $792,230
Erhan Karaca sold property at 1203 Gideon Trace to Elijah Summersell for $865,000
Richard Quay sold property at 2600 Hermance Rd to Justin Quay for $145,500
656 Locust Grove Rd sold property at 658 Locust Grove Rd to Petra Stana for $250,000
John Keyzer sold property at 1041 North Creek Rd to MIVI Holdings LLC for $100,000
John Keyzer sold property at 1045 North Creek Rd to MIVI Holdings LLC for $100,000
BBL Upstate LLC sold property at 4 Saratoga Ave to Todd Connor for $375,000
Thomas Esposito sold property at 13 Plum Poppy South to Garrett Cobb for $460,000
David Kreski sold property at 384 Leroux Rd to Daniel Kreski for $188,000
Kimberly Perkins sold property at 135 Juniper Dr to Adam South for $315,000
Nina Spaziani sold property at 80 West High St to Sean Owen for $550,000
Lucille Alisauski sold property at 84 Hutchins Rd to Michael Wagner for $353,000
Jack Collett sold property at 31 Catalina Dr to Alka Srivastva for $910,000
Lin Wenhe sold property at 5 Spring St # 404 to Anthony Trimarchi for $875,000
78 Church St LLC sold
property at 78 Church Stb 401 to Donata Klersy for $1,875,000
78 Church St LLC sold property at 78 Church St Unit 306 to Maureen Parker for $1,207,000
Shawn McMahon sold property at 130 George St to John Kerr for $595,000
Nicole Marino sold property at 2 Clement Ave to Saratoga on Cement LLC for $2,100,000
Richard Timberlake sold property at 2 Glenwood Dr to Marini Homes LLC for $180,000
Scott Shepard sold property at 4 White Birch Lane to Richard Howland for $490,000
Edie Rd LLC sold property at 5 Northpointe Dr to Thomas Spreen for $210,000
Pigliavento Assoc. LLC sold property at 17 Eastpointe Dr to Christian Cloutier for $730,137
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 62 Daintree Dr to Deborah Schuman for $696,202
Forest Grove LLC sold
property at 9 Plumas Pl to Adam Giusti for $850,982
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 64 Daintree Dr to Murray Deathe for $715,900
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 4 Plumas Pl to John Stathis for $763,225
Scott Conroe sold property at 122 Parkhurst Rd to PPP Properties LLC for $300,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Proctors Collaborative, which operates the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, recently announced the appointment of Melissa Zambri, Esq. as chair of its Board of Directors. Her appointment, Proctors said, reflects both her dedication to the organization and her passion for ensuring access to high-quality performing arts experiences for the community.
Zambri, managing director of the Albany office of Barclay Damon LLP, serves as co-leader of the firm’s Health Care Practice Group and co-leader of its Health Care and Health & Human Services Providers Teams. A leader in health care law and regulatory compliance, she brings decades of governance, strategic oversight, and organizational leadership experience to her new role at Proctors.
“Melissa has been an invaluable member of our board,
serving most recently as ViceChair,” said Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors. “Her thoughtful leadership, strategic perspective, and deep commitment to our mission make her exceptionally well-suited to guide Proctors into its next chapter.”
In her legal practice, Zambri focuses on enterprise development and regulatory guidance for a wide range of health care providers and institutions, including hospitals, clinics, assisted-living facilities, and organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities. She advises clients on compliance programs, audits, investigations, HIPAA matters, certificate-of-need applications, and complex transactions. Her work frequently involves counseling executive leadership teams and boards of directors.
Beyond her practice, Zambri is an adjunct professor at Albany Law School, where she teaches Health Care Compliance
and HIPAA Compliance for its Online Graduate Programs, and at Clarkson University, where she teaches Legal Aspects of Health Care. She is also a member of Barclay Damon’s Management Committee and has held numerous leadership roles within professional associations, including the Health Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Zambri is a graduate of Albany Law School (J.D., cum laude), Union College (M.B.A.), and Siena College (B.S., summa cum laude). Her honors include recognition in “The Best Lawyers in America” for Health Care Law, and designation as Albany “Lawyer of the Year” for Health Care Law in 2026.
As board chair, Zambri will help lead Proctors in advancing its mission through the performing arts while ensuring strong governance and long-term sustainability. For more information about Proctors and its Board of Directors, visit atproctors.org.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lieutenant Angela McGovern of the Saratoga Springs Police Department and Chef Noah Frese, of Noah’s Italian and Siro’s fame, are both vying for Blood Cancer United’s Visionary of the Year honor for the Albany area.
Visionary of the Year is a 10-week philanthropic challenge. Each of the ten candidates is tasked with forming a fundraising team that will compete to earn the most donations between the dates of March 6 and May 15. The funds will be used by Blood Cancer United to support patients and their families, support research efforts and clinical trials, and advocate to break down barriers to accessing care.
“When I was nominated to do this, I instantly thought of a few people: One is my grandmother, who has multiple myeloma, and the other is retired Troy Police Sergeant Jim O’Brien, who lost his life to blood cancer,” McGovern wrote to Saratoga TODAY. “Our law enforcement officers spend most of their lives sacrificing for others and deserve to live long, healthy retirements. Jim was only 47 years old and had been in law enforcement from 1984 until 2010, when he had to retire due to his illness. He would pass away in December of that same year.”
“I want to use this opportunity and this campaign to show the local community who police
really are,” McGovern continued. “We are kind-hearted, caring, and compassionate people who truly love and want to protect our little slices of the world.”
McGovern’s fundraising efforts include several local events, such as the Big Hole Golf Tournament at the Saratoga Lake Golf Course on May 9, and a “Jail for Bail” event during which McGovern will build cells at the Saratoga Springs City Center and arrest some local “VIPs” who will have to bail themselves out before the other cellmates.
Those interested in supporting McGovern’s fundraising campaign can follow along with her Instagram account (@inpursuitofacure) or her Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/inpursuitofacure).
In his Visionary of the Year profile, Chef Noah Frese detailed the impact that cancer has had on his busy life, much of it spent in kitchens.
“This past fall, I lost my Mimi to cancer,” Frese wrote. “She was my inspiration, always there to support me and make sure I had every opportunity in life. Losing her made me realize how precious health and time are and how important it is to fight for a future where no family has to endure the pain of this disease. Now, as a father, I feel an even deeper purpose to help find a cure, so that children like my own can grow up healthy and full of opportunities.”
To support Frese’s campaign, visit pages.lls.org/voy/ uny/alb26/nfrese.
BALLSTON SPA —
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) will hold a networking breakfast at Iron Roost on Tuesday, April 7 at 8 a.m.
This month’s breakfast is hosted by SLIC Fiber, which is billed as Northern New York’s fastest-growing internet provider, and now has an office in B-Spa.
The event includes a light breakfast and fresh coffee courtesy of Iron Roost. Cost is $10 with advance RSVP to info@ ballston.org, or guests can pay at the door. The event is open to all. BSBPA membership is not required to attend.
Pre-register online (www. ballston.org/2026/03/18/aprilnetworking-breakfast-slic-fiberat-iron-roost/) or email dana@ ballston.org and pay at the door (cash, check or card).
The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for the Universal Preservation Hall (UPH). Local business teams compete against each other, bartending for the most tips, all of which go to support UPH. The team that raises the most during their shift wins the competition. All proceeds from Shaken and Stirred go directly to UPH and help bring family programming to the stages through the Collaborative School of the Arts.
The vision of the Collaborative School of the Arts is to provide performing arts opportunities with instruction by regional and national professionals. Its programs aim to inspire and cultivate career paths
for students in creative fields, while developing and welcoming a diverse palette of artists. Tuition assistance ensures student accessibility across Proctors Collaborative, including UPH’s summer program Rock Camp. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. When purchasing a ticket, buyers can choose which team they want to support.
This year’s teams include: Bocage Champagne Bar, Bonadio Group, DeCrescente Distributing Co., Fingerpaint, Hideaway at Saratoga Lake, MLB Construction, Saratoga Living, Sunmark Credit Union, and the Universal Preservation Hall. For tickets, visit secure. proctorscollaborative.org/ overview/shaken-stirred-2026.
A 70-year-old Benjamin Franklin passed through the Saratoga region in the spring of 1776 on a mission that failed in the moment but helped shape the American Revolution. Saratoga 250 will commemorate the 250th anniversary of that journey on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center.
The presentation, “Benjamin Franklin Slept Here,” will be delivered by Town of Saratoga Historian Sean Kelleher. It explores Franklin’s attempt to persuade Canada to join the revolutionary cause and examines
why the effort failed. Traveling north in poor health, Franklin faced harsh conditions, limited support, and political resistance, ultimately returning without achieving his objective.
Kelleher emphasizes Franklin’s age and experience at the time. At 70, he was one of the oldest figures in the revolutionary leadership, bringing decades of diplomatic skill but also confronting the physical limits of travel in wartime.
Historians note that the failure of the Canadian mission influenced Franklin’s later success in France, where he secured the
alliance that proved critical to American independence.
The talk also connects Franklin’s journey to the Saratoga region’s later significance during the Battles of Saratoga, which helped convince France to support the American cause.
The program is part of Saratoga 250’s broader effort to prepare for the Semi quincentennial through heritage tourism and public history programming. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required, details are at https://saratoga250. brightrtravel.com/s/event/ benjamin-franklin-slept-here
Here are some of the events upcoming at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
Wilton Wildlife Hosts FrogWatch with Saratoga Springs Public Library
On Friday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will host an engaging FrogWatch program in collaboration with Saratoga Springs Public Library, which will take place on the trails of Camp Saratoga on Scout Road in the Town of Wilton.
This program invites participants to immerse themselves in frog identification by learning to identify frogs and toads by sight and sound. Children will have the opportunity to view a brief film about local frogs, then take a walk with Wilton Wildlife educators around vernal pools, listen to frogs, and learn about their adaptations. This program is designed for young explorers, aged kindergarten and up, and promises to be a memorable experience filled with exploration.
Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring their own flashlight as this is a nighttime program.
To register for FrogWatch, please visit Saratoga Springs Public Library’s website, sspl. org, or call the Children’s Room at 518 584-7860, ext. 305.
Historic Cornell Fire Tower Opens for the Season
Climb an authentic fire tower without having to climb a mountain! Get a gorgeous treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and visit a recreated fire ranger cabin complete with a vegetable garden. The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower will be open on the weekend of Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
If there is inclement weather, the tower will close. Parking can be found in Parking Lot #3 on Scout Road. Children under the age of five are not permitted to climb the fire tower.
The Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower is owned and maintained by the Town of Wilton and is staffed by volunteers on behalf of the Town.
Additional upcoming dates this spring include the weekends of May 16 and 17, May 31 (during the Annual Wildlife Festival), and June 21 and 22. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Wilton Wildlife website at wiltonpreserve.org or follow on Facebook or Instagram @wiltonpreserve. Wilton Wildlife’s mission is to provide environmental education and opportunities for outdoor recreation while supporting conservation of ecological systems and natural settings.
The Schuylerville Central School District Board of Education plans to appoint Mrs. Marissa Macey as the new principal of Schuylerville Elementary School at its April 13 meeting. Macey currently serves as elementary principal of Kensington Road School in the Glens Falls City School District, where she has served since July of 2024. A 15-member search committee interviewed eight candidates and unanimously recommended Macey as the sole finalist for Board of Education consideration.
“Throughout her time spent with the Board, Mrs. Macey demonstrated a clear, student-centered vision for the elementary school, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive school culture,” said Board of Education President Bernie Buff. “She has an energetic and collaborative approach to leadership and her passion for educating students and creating a place where they can truly thrive was evident in every aspect of her interview.”
Macey brings more than a decade of experience in education to Schuylerville, including prior leadership and classroom roles. Before becoming principal at Kensington Road School, she served as assistant principal at Sanford Street Elementary through WSWHE BOCES, where she supported student interventions, coordinated with families and outside agencies, and helped strengthen academic and behavioral systems. Earlier in her career, Macey was an elementary classroom teacher in the South Glens
Falls Central School District for nine years, teaching multiple grade levels and serving as a district-wide instructional teacher leader. Within that role, Macey mentored colleagues, led professional development sessions on foundational literacy strategies, and piloted innovative curriculum approaches adopted districtwide. She began her career as a third grade teacher in the Minerva Central School District.
“I am deeply honored to be joining Schuylerville Elementary School and becoming part of a community with such a proud tradition of excellence,” said Macey. “The warmth and dedication I have already experienced reflect what makes this school and district truly special. I look forward to working alongside staff, families, and students to continue that tradition and build upon it together.”
Macey earned a Bachelor
of Science in Childhood Education from the State University of New York College at Oneonta, as well as a Master of Science in Literacy B-6 and Special Education 1-6, from the University at Albany. She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Building Leadership (SBL). Macey lives in South Glens Falls with her husband and two daughters, ages 7 and 4. She will begin at Schuylerville on or about July 1.
“We are very proud to welcome Mrs. Macey to Schuylerville,” said Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman. “The search committee’s unanimous recommendation speaks volumes about her leadership, experience, and the impression she made throughout the process. We are confident she will be a tremendous addition to our team and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our school community.”
Saratoga Springs High School is transforming civic learning through an innovative Participatory Budgeting (PB) process that empowers students to take an active role in shaping their school community. Through this authentic experience, students identify needs within the school, design capital improvement proposals, and make real decisions about how funding is allocated.
Participatory Budgeting focuses on civic engagement, giving students a real-world connection to how decisions are made in a community. As future voters, students learn how to evaluate spending, work together, and share their voices through a structured voting process.
Throughout the PB cycle, students engage in hands-on learning by identifying school needs, developing ideas for improvement, and working collaboratively with school leaders and staff to refine proposals, assess feasibility, and create detailed plans that include budgets, timelines, and long-term sustainability. Students also take on leadership roles in organizing the process, from developing
proposals and creating ballots to communicating ideas and encouraging peer participation, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of student voice.
The 2026 final projects included on the ballot consist of privacy upgrades in restrooms, the addition of an outdoor water source, a grill for the cafeteria, feminine product dispensers in bathrooms, and the addition of bocce courts to support Unified Sports programs.
On March 24 and 25, high school students cast their votes during social studies classes to determine which projects would move forward. A total of 1,645 students, nearly 90% of the entire student body, participated in the election. Students selected a grill for the high school cafeteria as the winning project, with bathroom privacy upgrades receiving the second-highest number of votes. Students were also given the opportunity to “pitch” future ballot ideas on a Post-it note board as they exited the polling location. Students will now play a role in supporting the purchase and installation of the project as it comes to life in their school.
SATURDAYS
9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
WILTON MALL FOOD COURT
ThisSaturday, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is your one-stop destination for celebrating Passover and Easter with fresh, local food, holiday meal ingredients, and Easter basket favorites.
For Easter baskets and holiday sweets, Sweet Treats by Jennifer brings candy-coated chocolate eggs, toffee, and snickerdoodles. Saratoga Apple will have fresh apples and apple chips; Ballston Lake Apiaries has honey sticks and ‘baby’ honey bears. Katie Bakes GF offers decorated cookies and cupcakes, Perogi Pierogi Pyroogie has pastel meringue cookies, and Holly & Vine carries needle-felting kits for craftloving kids.
For holiday meals, locally raised meats abound: pork roasts and ham steaks from Jireh Farm, lamb shoulder roasts from Thymeless Homestead and Holly & Vine, whole chickens and cuts from Hepatica Farm, beef roasts and steaks from Longlesson Farm, and breakfast sausage, bacon, and ham from Grazin’ Acres Farm.
The Mushroom Shop, Lovin’ Mama Farm, and Gomez Veggie Ville will offer seasonal produce including mushrooms, potatoes, leeks, onions, carrots, and lettuce.
Dessert options will include Scandinavian pastries, breads, and cookies from Parchment, including carrot cake, sticky lemon cake, and strawberry pistachio cake. Argyle Cheese Farmer will also offer cheesecake made with their yogurt. Goodway Gourmet has various rum cakes—try a sample this Saturday.
Fresh, multi-colored eggs from Lovin’ Mama Farm, Kokinda Farm, Jireh Farm, and Hepatica Farm are perfect for Easter brunch, baking, and egg dyeing.
Seasonal décor will also be available throughout the market. Ballston Lake Apiaries and Holly & Vine will have pure beeswax candles, and Lovin’ Mama Farm and Halfmoon Harvest will offer elegant driedflower bouquets.
The market will also feature live music from TuneFolk, a free no-mess egg-dyeing activity, and the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s mobile library with books and a bunny craft for kids.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.
YIELDS: 5 servings | FREEZE TIME: 3 Hrs
PREP & COOK TIME: 3 Hrs 40 min
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 3 lb boneless lamb shoulder*
• 1 ½ tsp kosher salt (divided)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
*For the stuffing:
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small onion*, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups mushrooms*, chopped
• 2 cups tightly packed spinach*, chopped
• ⅓ cup cashews*, chopped
• 1 ½ tsp fresh rosemary*, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ black pepper
1. Melt the butter in a pan over high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and mushrooms, and cook about 5 min until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Allow to cool, then stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Roughly shape the stuffing into a long log (13” long) on a piece of plastic wrap. Roll up tightly and freeze until firm.
3. Place the lamb shoulder fat-side down, cover with parchment paper, and pound to a even thickness (⅔”).
4. Sprinkle the surface with half the salt and pepper, place the frozen stuffing in the center, and roll up tightly, finishing with the seam side down. Secure with kitchen twine tied every ½”.
5. Preheat the oven to 425, and place the lamb in a roasting pan. Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6. Roast for 30 min, then turn the heat down to 320 and roast for 2 ½ hours or until the internal temperature is 208.
7. Remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil and allow to rest before transferring to a serving platter and slicing.
Adapted from the recipe by Recipe Tin Eats
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
Many of our foodies may be traveling to visit family or friends this weekend, or may be hosting a breakfast or dinner. Often times we are not sure what to bring or serve to add to the meal that is being made. One item that is always welcomed is popovers. With this month being still a bit chilly with lots of rain, April days can be a perfect time for popovers. If you have ever eaten them, you know what a warming joy they can bring. As you crack open the steaming golden and feather-light roll, and butter the interior and spread it with jam, a mouth-watering anticipation begins to build. Popovers are best eaten straight from the oven, putting them in a category of food that is one of deliberate enjoyment. You must plan, gather everyone around the table and eat them up at once. It is the pure pleasure of eating. Popovers can be a deceptively simple item that will impress your guests and tickle their taste buds. Not only are popovers cost effective, they’re
also a breeze to make as long as you follow a few simple rules: make sure the pan is hot before pouring in the batter, don’t fill the cups more than half full, and no opening the oven while they’re baking. Having the correct pan is important to making airy popovers with golden domes. The secret is how the batter lies in the pan. Popover pans are used for making popovers. They are specially constructed to convey the heat directly to the batter, which needs to be added to a hot pan, similar to the way Yorkshire puddings are made. Popover pans are also made with tall, narrow cups, which create a distinctive shape. This creates steam that helps the popovers expand and become light and hollow on the inside. Then you can stuff them with things. A popover pan is deep with steep-sided wells. This forces the batter upwards creating puffy domes and crispy sides. Investing in a real popover pan eventually starts to feel quite justifiable. These tins are
really only useful for making popovers, but oh, what beautiful popovers they make! The trick is to make sure the pan is very hot before you add the butter and the batter.
At Compliments to the Chef, we carry popover pans from Nordic ware and USA Pan. Both the Nordic Ware pan and USA pans are made in the U.S.A. These pans are designed to allow maximum airflow, so popovers reach their full height. This weekend, if you are not sure what to pop on over with to visit a friend or a family member, think about a creative popover to serve with the meal or ask them to hop on over for your popover treats. Come visit your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, where we have cool tools for cooks! Have fun with family and friends. Remember, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.
• 4 large eggs , room temperature before cracking
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk , lukewarm (about 125 degrees F)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled
• 3 tablespoons melted butter , cooled slightly
1. Using a blender, blend eggs, milk, and salt; add flour, blending until smooth; then add the melted butter at the end, blending until frothy. Let batter rest for 15 minutes while you preheat the oven.
2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and place rack in the bottom third position (to make room for tall popovers and to ensure the tops don’t burn!) and another rack in the top position.
3. Place a 6-slot popover pan on a baking sheet; put on the lower rack of oven for 2 minutes while oven is preheating.
4. Spray the hot pan all over (including inside the wells and the outside rim) with nonstick cooking spray.
5. Pour the rested batter evenly into the muffin slots, almost to the top.
6. Bake the popovers for 20 minutes without opening the oven door. Reduce the heat to 350°F (again without opening the door), and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until they’re tall, have “popped” over the tops of the pan, and are a deep, golden brown.
7. (Without opening the oven door, check them with the oven light during the last few minutes to make sure they’re not over-browning. If so, quickly open the door and put a cookie sheet on that upper rack to shield the popovers’ tops from direct heat.)
8. Remove them from the oven, and pierce the top or bottom of each with the tip of a paring knife, to release steam and help prevent sogginess.
9. Slip them out of the pan, split open and serve with butter! Recipe courtesy of Amy at Belly Full at bellyful.net
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Haddock Fish Dinner Drive Thru
Halfmoon Senior Center, 287 Lower Newtown Road, Waterford | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Offering a quick and easy way for families to enjoy a readymade Friday night dinner—no shopping, cooking, or cleanup required! Each dinner includes a classic Haddock Fish Dinner – baked or fried – with French fries and coleslaw, all for just $15, with proceeds supporting Halfmoon’s Character Counts program, which promotes positive values and leadership among local youth. Tickets are available now at the Halfmoon Senior Center or Halfmoon Town Clerk’s Office, and residents are encouraged to purchase in advance to ensure availability.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
4th Annual Adirondack Retro Nerdfest
SUNY Adirondack’s Northwest Bay Conference Center, Adirondack Hall | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. What was once nerdy is cool again at Adirondack Retro Nerdfest. This celebration of oldschool pop culture is sponsored by Adirondack Broadcast Association and includes a full day of fun featuring free-play arcade games and pinball, and deejays spinning vinyl. Vendors will offer such wares as records, comic books, cards, collectibles, fan art and more. SUNY Adirondack’s Gaming Club will host a “Super Smash Brothers” tournament. The college’s Theater Club will offer a cosplay costume contest. The Culinary Arts Club will offer delicious snacks. Admission is $5 for
the public and free for SUNY Adirondack students with ID.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
MONDAY, APRIL 6
Galway Preservation Society Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway |Doors open at 6:45 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. This month’s program will be presented by Robert Wemple, Providence Town Historian. Robert will share with us and read to the audience excerpts from some of the 56 letters that George Packer of Barkersville sent home during his service with the 77th NY infantry in the Civil War. The meeting will be held at the Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge. If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year. Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
Catholic Daughters of America Meeting
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. Members will gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Business meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. All members and those interested in joining are invited to attend. Questions? please contact our Regent, Dawn Weber 518-226-5641 or by email CDA422Saratoga@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
8
Manicotti Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-5842585. Menu: manicotti with meatballs, sweet Italian sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Green Drinks
Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. https:// sustainablesaratoga.org/event/ green-drinks-28/
Soroptimist Dinner Meeting
Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Soroptimist means Best for Women. Please join us where members and guests come together to advance our shared mission of empowering women and girls. Enjoy a meal while networking with passionate individuals, participating in meaningful discussions, and learning about upcoming community service projects. Our organization offers a wonderful opportunity to
connect, collaborate, and make a difference in the lives of others. Please RSVP to connectsisc@gmail.com by April 6.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: The Universality of Katrina Trask
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 12 – 1 p.m. Join Rumara Jewett and Lezlie Dana, portraying Katrina Trask, for a compelling look at Trask’s vision for her home, Yaddo, as an artist residency. During this special program marking the 100th anniversary of the first artists arriving at Yaddo in 1926, attendees will gain insight into Trask’s personal interests, spiritual journey, and dedication to supporting the arts. Through her words and legacy, this presentation highlights the lasting impact of one of Saratoga Springs’ most influential cultural figures. Advanced registration is required. Register online at https://www.sspl.org to or in person.
Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Payne Room, Skidmore College | 6 p.m. The public is invited to a Dunkerley Dialogue with sculptor Kathy Butterly, painter Elena Sisto, and Matthew Wilt, Robert Davison Chair in Art and Associate Professor of Ceramics at Skidmore College. Butterly into conversation with Sisto and Wilt, two artists whose practices offer distinct perspectives on form, surface, and expression. Together, they will explore the possibilities of material, process, and artistic exchange across disciplines. This event is free and open to the public and will include ASL interpretation. For more information, visit tang. skidmore.edu or call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518580-8080.
Next Door: Iroquoia: Haudenosaunee Life and Culture, 1630-1783
Live on Zoom, 7 – 8 p.m. Kelly Hopkins is an Assistant Professor of early American history at the University of Houston. Her book, Iroquoia: Haudenosaunee Life and Culture, 1630-1783 (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2025), highlights the innovative strategies of Haudenosaunee men and women to retain their culture, sovereignty, and control of their homelands through more than seven generations of unprecedented social and environmental change that followed European contact and the settler invasion. Register at brooksidemuseum. org.
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to join us for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Skidmore’s Center Intramural Gym. The Sustainability Fair is a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/ saratoga-sustainability-fair/.
Special Exhibit: America 250 Tapestry Project
The Van Schaick Mansion, located at 1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes, will welcome visitors on Saturday, April 11, from 1- 4 p.m. This event marks the final opportunity to view the New York State panel, beautifully stitched by the Capital District Embroiderer’s Guild of America as part of the America 250 Tapestry Project, before it departs for Williamsburg, Virginia. Meet the talented stitchers and witness firsthand the intricate work they have
created. Admission to the mansion grounds and cemetery is free. Guided tours of the historic mansion are scheduled for 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to join a tour for a $5 donation, which supports the preservation of this important site.
Adk Scent Work Club Fundraiser
Please join us on Sunday, April 12 for an afternoon of fun, competition, and community spirit at KPA Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls, from 1 – 4 p.m. Includes 2 hours of bowling, dog and handlers scent work demonstrations, a 50-50, basket raffle, and lots of fun! Proceeds support Adk Scent Work Club which is a dedicated group committed to advancing the skills and abilities of dogs and handlers in the sport of scent detection. Come and join the fun and see what this Club is all about! Entrance fee is $20 pp and walks in accepted. Call 518744-2763 for information or to reserve a lane.
Spring Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Gateway House of Peace will be holding their Spring chicken BBQ fundraiser on Wednesday, April 15 from 4-6 pm at the House at 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Big Tony’s BBQ. Each meal includes half a chicken, baked potato, a side, and a roll. Preorders are required. Meals will not be available to buy on site. Cost is $17 per meal. Gatewayhouseofpeace.org.
Saratoga
Celebration Gala:
Thursday, April 16, 6 – 10 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs.
Young Professional (35 and below)-$150; General-$200; Honorary Committee-$250. Gathering for Gratitude marks Saratoga Center for the Family’s 50th Anniversary with an unforgettable evening of celebration and thanks. This
fundraising event features a reception hosted by our very own Food and Mood group, dinner catered by Mazzone Hospitality, a historical walking tour, auctions and a true story with an original song, presented in partnership with Caffé Lena. Proceeds go towards child abuse and trauma advocacy, education and prevention services. For more information, visit saratogacff.org or call 518-5878008, ext. 309.
April 18, from 5 – 10 p.m. at the VFW Banquet Hall, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs. Dinner, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, dancing. Cost is $47. Please make your reservation by April 10. For more information, contact Marla Swanson at swanrico@hotmail.com. The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines and FMF Navy Personnel who wear or who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor; and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism. Detachment #641 meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1800 (6 p.m.) at Gurtler Bros. VFW Post. For information on joining, email USMCLSARATOGA@Outlook. com.
On Saturday, April 25, Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will hold its 15th TREE TOGA planting event, adding 40 large-growing shade trees to the Saratoga Springs urban forest and bringing the total number of trees planted to nearly 500. Volunteer Tree Planters are needed from 9 am - noon. This fun, family-friendly event is open to all. Tree Planters check in at Pitney Meadows Community Farm from 9 - 9:30 a.m. and get a lesson in tree planting before heading off in
small teams to their assigned locations across the city. Grab friends, family, colleagues, or come solo and make new friends. Sign up here: https:// sustainablesaratoga.org/ projects/urban-forestry-project/ tree-toga.
The Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting two bus trips. First trip is April 30 to West Point for a tour and lunch. Cost is $85 per person for non-members. Second trip is June 15 to Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA to see tribute to John Denver with a lobster luncheon. Cost is $125 per person for nonmembers. If interested. For more information and to sign up contact Pat Temple, 518338-2329 or email patty61349@ yahoo.com
Craft Fair at BrooksideVendors Wanted!
The Saratoga County History Center, located at 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. This is a rain or shine event. Visit www./brooksidemuseum.org for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@ brooksidemuseum.org.
GANSEVOORT - Sharon Mcfarlane, 75, passed away on March 22, 2026. She is predeceased by her parents, Patricia Browne and Robert Browne, her brother Russell, and her daughter Logan. She leaves behind her brother Randall. There will be no services. For condolences, www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NYDr. Robert James Moore, 60, passed away peacefully March 21, 2026, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his friends and family. He was born December 7, 1965, at Saratoga Hospital and had been a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs. He was the second son of the late John Benson Moore and May Jean Faull.
Graduating Saratoga Springs High School in 1984, he continued on to receive a Bachelor of Arts at Siena College, a Master of Science at the State University of New York at Albany and a Doctorate in Philosophy from Penn State University focused on the advanced study of counseling psychology.
Rob practiced psychology at
WILTON, NY- Sheila Ann (Tethers) Clarke, 85, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday March 25, 2026. Services were private. Burial was in Gurn Springs Cemetery, Wilton. Memorial donations to agencies offering medical assistance to others (Community Hospice Care, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Doctors Without Borders or Wounded Warrior Project). www. burkefuneralhome.com.
Saratoga County Mental Health for 24 years. It was his one true passion. He loved working with the team at the clinic and helping clients.
He is survived by his brother Michael (Joann) and his partner of over 20 years, William J. Allerdice. He will forever be remembered for his wit, sarcasm, perfect comedic timing, loving friendship and his Irish goodbyes.
We will miss you more than you will ever know.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday May 5, from 3-6pm at the Ripe Tomato. All who knew him are welcome. Please come share your stories of our unforgettable boy. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NYRoyle H. Kressner passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. Services will be private. Burial with Military Honors will take place at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome. com. from Penn State University focused on the advanced study of counseling psychology.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Could the quaint city of Saratoga Springs produce a serial killer?
In “Marion,” a forthcoming novel that reimagines the plot of the classic horror film “Psycho,” the protagonist is a Saratoga native cast in the Marion Crane role. But rather than succumb to the knife-wielding, motherobsessed, shower-stalking Norman Bates, this Marion fights back.
Author Leah Rowan (a pen name) used “Psycho” as the basis for her plot but altered much of the original story. What emerged is an unpredictable, twist-heavy thriller in which Saratoga Springs plays a key role.
“I think it’s an interesting location because it is very far from New York City, but then it’s got its own culture and all these hotels,” Rowan told Saratoga TODAY. “It’s a destination in its own right.”
The book’s Marion character, much like her movie counterpart, steals a large sum of cash and boards an Upstatebound bus in Manhattan. But the bus breaks down in New Paltz, where the Norman character operates an aging motel that he insists is on the brink of major renovations. When Marion finds that the handsome and seemingly friendly Norman isn’t quite right in the head, her anger towards the abusive men she’s encountered in her life suddenly gushes forth, much like the blood that spills out of certain characters’ bodies.
“Psycho” was set in Arizona, and as Rowan noted in her interview with Saratoga TODAY, the exact location of the story isn’t terribly crucial. But since the author splits her time between Brooklyn and the Catskills, her familiarity with New York State helped inform Marion’s movements and destinations. Although only a relatively small percentage of the novel takes place in Saratoga, the city looms large in the story, right up until the final sentences.
Attentive readers will spot
references to the Times Union newspaper, the Saratoga Springs train station, the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, and the Saratoga Casino Hotel. But it may be hard to focus on these details when absorbed in the story, which manically twists in all directions like a killer’s knife plunged into a victim.
“I don’t know what this says about me, but I had so much fun writing this book,” Rowan
said. “Literally, more fun than I’ve ever had… I think horror is really having a moment. I think it’s because there are a lot of horrors in the world. I think writing about them in a way that’s fun and almost absurd, at times, helps us process things.”
Of course, the idea of a psychotic killer running amok in Saratoga is absurd. Why, Saratogians wouldn’t even harm a fly.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College recently announced Poets in the Museum, a poetry reading scheduled for Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. in the galleries of the Malloy Wing.
Organized and hosted by Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate Jay Rogoff, the program brings together regional poets responding to artwork in the Tang exhibition “All These Growing Things.”
Presenting poets are Nicola Marae Allain, Peg Boyers, Joe Bruchac, Catherine Clarke, David Graham, Mary Kathryn Jablonski, Susan Jefts, Marilyn McCabe, Lucyna Prostko, Krista Rivera, Jay Rogoff, Mary Sanders Shartle, and Melora Wolff.
Together, these writers bring a range of voices and perspectives to the museum, including poets, essayists, editors, teachers, and artists whose work is rooted in
the Capital Region and beyond. Their readings will offer audiences new ways of experiencing the ideas, images, and questions raised by “All These Growing Things,” an exhibition that explores questions of becoming and belonging through work from the Tang collection.
Rogoff, whose two-year term as Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate began Jan. 1, has organized the program as an invitation to look closely and respond through language. The event continues the Tang’s spring exploration of poetry. It follows the museum’s Feb. 1 reading with April Bernard, Peg Boyers, and Chase Twichell, as well as the April 2 reading by Jacob Shores-Argüello in “Sheila Pepe: When & Where We Rest.”
The event is free and open to the public.
For information on planning your visit and accessibility, visit tang.skidmore.edu or call the Tang Visitor Services Desk at 518-580-8080.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Tom Rush will bring his distinctive guitar style, wry humor, and expressive voice to Caffe Lena on April 26.
Rush has been credited by Rolling Stone with ushering in the era of the singer-songwriter. In addition to performing his own compositions, he sang songs by Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, and James Taylor, among others, helping them to gain recognition early in their careers.
James Taylor once told Rolling Stone: “Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences.” Country music star Garth Brooks has credited Rush with being one of his top musical influences, as well.
Rush’s 1968 composition “No Regrets” has become a standard, with numerous cover
provided.
versions performed by artists such as The Walker Brothers, Emmylou Harris, and Midge Ure.
For more information or tickets, via www.caffelena.org/ event/tom-rush-2026-2/.
Week of April 3 - April 9,
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Outlaw Music Festival will return to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Aug. 30, bringing Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson, Jr., Robert Randolph, and Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble to the Spa City.
Tickets are currently on sale via OutlawMusicFestival.com or Ticketmaster.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs author David K. Wilson will release “Leave Dead Enough Alone” on April 7. It’s the eighth installment of his Sam Lawson mystery series, and his tenth novel overall.
The new mystery picks up where the award-winning “Murder in Spa City”—set in Saratoga Springs—left off, following private investigator Sam Lawson and his wife Carla as they return home to Texas.
But home isn’t exactly peaceful. What begins as a straightforward missing persons case in rural East Texas quickly unravels into a web of smalltown secrets, corruption, and murder. Sam soon realizes he’s stumbled onto secrets someone will kill to protect. Alongside Carla—a razor-sharp medical examiner holding her own in a good ol’ boy’s world—Sam must untangle a mystery before it makes him the next victim.
“Readers who discovered Sam through ‘Murder in Spa City’ will finally get to see his home turf,” Wilson said. “East Texas is a big place with a lot of stories to tell—and Sam’s
Cover of “Leave Dead Enough Alone” provided by the author.
small-town roots are a far cry from the Saratoga Springs horse racing scene.”
Wilson—who grew up in the small town of Lindale, Texas— has called Saratoga Springs home for years. An advertising creative director, ghostwriter, and produced screenwriter, he has built a regional following via the awardwinning Sam Lawson series.
“Leave Dead Enough Alone” will be available at local bookstores, Amazon.com, and other online retailers.
QUEENSBURY — What was once nerdy is cool again at the Adirondack Retro Nerdfest.
The fourth annual event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 in SUNY Adirondack’s Northwest Bay Conference Center in Adirondack Hall.
The celebration of oldschool pop culture is sponsored by the Adirondack Broadcast Association, and includes freeplay arcade games and pinball, and DJs spinning vinyl. Vendors will offer such wares as records, comic books, cards, collectibles, fan art, and more.
Admission is $5 for the general public, and free for SUNY
by Ava Goodemote
Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Skidmore’s Arthur Zankel Music Center was alive this Friday with the enchanting music of pianist HaeSun Paik. The musician could be seen fully immersed in her music, with her entire body swaying as the notes floated throughout the music hall.
The crowd was a blend of all ages, and they could be seen watching her performance intently. Paik made her tempo changes sound effortless as the tunes shifted from a calm and relaxing melody to a faster paced, more aggressive sound. Each tempo evoked a new emotion, and it was easy to get lost in the music.
It was clear that Paik was in her element, and her passion for the art form shone with the creativity and effort she put into her program. She started with Beethoven and transitioned into a well-known Korean tune, with the sounds changing to symbolize the changing seasons. This was followed by a folk-like Hungarian melody, and the concert was concluded with a work that tied back into Beethoven, creating a full circle loop.
Paik used her program as a showcase for her range as a pianist and her understanding and creativity in the field. The crowd was supportive and received her work with a standing ovation to finish off the night.
Paik can be found on multiple streaming platforms, including Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
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: Immature, Premature
Immature means not developed or fully grown. That child appears immature compared to the rest of the class.
Premature means before the expected time (too soon). The premature infant was born at only seven months
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Rajeski Consulting Services LLC filed w/ SSNY on 2/12/26. Off. in Saratoga Co. Process served to SSNY - desig. as agt. of LLC & mailed to Accumera LLC, 911 Central Ave., #101, Albany, NY 12206. The reg. agt. is Accumera LLC at same address. Any lawful purpose. 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16669
JM DeVito Consulting LLC filed Art. of Org. with the Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/18/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent for the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Couch White, LLP, 540 Broadway, P.O. Box 22222, Albany, NY 12201 Purpose: any lawful act. 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16679
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:
BURKES BOAT WORKS LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/18/2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been Designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 144 S Hudson St, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16750
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization for Loarca Lumber, LLC (“LLC”) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on February 9, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 268 Grange Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. LLC does not have a specific date of Dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes.
2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16713
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 206 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: Gatterson Family Holdings, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 19, 2026. 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 The LLC, PO Box 604073,
Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16728
Notice of formation of 4LSNM LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/21/2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 410 Greenfield Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16737
Notice of Formation of Mcwain Transport LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/04/2025 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 27D Skylark Dr. South Glens Falls NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16741
Notice of Formation of Toohill Energy and Property Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 1, 2026. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: Bradley Toohill, 4 Columbine Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16736
Notice of formation of STACKZ SIX LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/17/20206. 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: 77 Ushers Rd. Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16754
Notice of Formation of Saratoga Capital Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on November 25, 2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Saratoga Capital Group LLC, PO Box 321, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: any lawful activity. 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2026. 16757
Notice of Formation of ATMAssist, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 25, 2026. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4 Peabody Place, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16773
Notice of formation of HALFMOON SPORTS CENTER LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/22/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 227 ALEXANDER AVE, SCOTIA, NY, 12302. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16774
Notice of Formation of “Irving Industries LLC”. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 24th, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County, New York. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against LLC to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228, USA. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized in New York. The duration of the LLC is perpetual. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16783
Notice of registration of CARVE UNDERWRITING SOLUTIONS LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/27/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: c/o 3H Legal Services, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/6, 3/13,
3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16787
Notice of formation of Sunrise Executive Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/26/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2 Pine Bark Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.Sunrise Executive Solutions LLC. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16790
Notice of Formation of The Cleaning Society LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/1/26. Office in Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o the company, PO Box 75, Victory Mills, NY 12884.
Purpose: Any lawful act or activity under the New York LLC Law. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16794
Notice of Formation of Shelter Connect, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/27/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 8 Raven Ct, Rexford, NY 12148. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16792
Notice of Formation of Capital Region Vapor LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/27/26. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 32B Suncrest Drive, Waterford, NY, 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16796
Notice of formation of High Cut Golf LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/25/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4303 Ellsworth Blvd Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any
lawful purpose. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16809
Zia Dynamics, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 3, 2026. 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 The LLC, 14 Rose Terrace, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2026. 16814
Notice of Formation of CALLI HOLLEY CONSULTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/28/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4 ASHLEY PLACE, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2026. 16824
Notice of formation of A Joyful Alternative, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/06/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 27 Angeles Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2026. 16833
Notice of Formation of Through The Trees Records LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/2/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 18 Coronado Way, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2026. 16834
Notice of formation of PIPER 787 HOLDINGS LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/9/2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served and
the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: PIPER 787 HOLDINGS LLC, 1825 Tarpon Lane, H-304, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2026.16856
ME PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Articles of Organization were filed on the 30th day of January, 2026. The office is to be located in the County of Saratoga. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent for service of process and shall mail such process to ME Professional Solutions, LLC, c/o Couch Dale Marshall P.C., 14 Corporate Drive, Halfmoon, New York 12065. This LLC is formed for every legal purpose. 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2026. 16850
Notice of Formation of Moving With Mik LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/02/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 17 Baker Drive, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2026. 16859
Notice of Formation of New Business Creator LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/06/2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 380 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2026. 16864
Notice of Formation of K.G. Perron LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/11/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 23 Myrtle St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2026. 16872
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: Upstate Property Buyers Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/05/2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Upstate Property Buyers Group LLC, 1 Thornapple Drive, Gansevoort, NY 12831. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16873
Notice of Formation of Sympals LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on September 17, 2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the
LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 24 Kelly Lane, Halfmoon, NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2026. 16876
Notice of Formation of 181 South Street LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/23/26. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 212 Nelson Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2026. 16878
Notice of formation of Simmons PN Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/27/2026 Office: Brandy Simmons 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: 31 Outlook Dr S, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2026. 16882
Notice of Formation of Ash Beekman, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/5/26. Office Location: Saratoga County. Principal Office is located at 60 Wheatfield Way, Mechanicville, NY 12118. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 60 Wheatfield Way, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16881
Notice of Formation of C David Alling Construction LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/20/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 296 Lake RD Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2026. 16906
Notice of Formation of Kiernan P. Scanlon, PLLC, a Domestic Professional Service Limited Liability Company (PLLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/04/2025. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 102 Fieldstone Drive, Gansevoort, New York 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16909
Notice of Formation of 9 Woodlake LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/2026. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY designated as agent of LLC
upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 9 Woodlake Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16908
Notice of formation of EXCELSIOR HAULAWAY, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/22/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 77C EXCELSIOR AVE, APT 307, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16920
Notice of Formation of JSO Electric LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on March 19, 2026. Office: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Limited Liability Company served upon him or her is: c/o JSO Electric LLC, 5140 Bliss Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The Limited Liability Company is formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16921
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME:
ContinuousEd Solutions, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/10/20206. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 81 Burnt Hills, NY 12027. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16922
Notice of Formation of NORTHSTAR FACILITY SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/09/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 19 WELLS ST APT 206 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16923
Notice of Formation of Nivara Creative LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on March 21, 2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 41 Park Place Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16933
Notice of Formation of Upstate Guardian Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed
with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/19/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 8 Olympia Ct, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 16832
Notice of Formation of SlateWave LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 24, 2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the Registered Agent: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 13945
Notice of Formation of Mask and Witness LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on February 11, 2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 104 Quevic Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026. 13941
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Jacoby Equities LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/28/2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 12 Rolling Green Drive, Wilton, NY, 12831. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 16942
Notice of Formation of Clear Path Design Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/01/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 15 Connemara Ct. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 16987
Notice of Formation of AB Crafts LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/10/26 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Challedon Drive Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 16996
NOTICE OF FORMATION Colleen Roxanne MacNeal Mental Health Counselor PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/20/26 with perpetual existence. Office: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, 1 Amanda CT Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of Mental Health Counseling. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 17004
Notice of formation of Sun Kissed Snow LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/29/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Berkshire Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 17003
Notice of Formation of The South Shore Chalet, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on March 19, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC at 2151 West Old State Road, Altamont, NY 12009. Purpose: any lawful activity. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 17016
113-Public Notices
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Saratoga County Department of Central Services, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed proposals until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026 for Legal Counsel for Real Property Tax Law Article 11 Tax Foreclosure Proceedings, as per specification 26-RFP-LCFP-1. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Thursday, April 2, 2026 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www. empirestatebidsystem.com
Saratoga County, through its Central Services Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. All work shall be subject to equal opportunity in employment, State wage rates and all other requirements in accordance with applicable law.
JOHN T. WARMT
Notice of Formation of Gifford Contracting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on December 6, 2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 331 Rowland Street, Lot 203, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2026. 16997
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SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Spa Catholic is one of two Saratoga high school baseball teams to have won a state title last season, and just like the crosstown Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks, the Saints have retained much of their championship-winning talent.
The squad lost five players from their 2025 roster: Four seniors who graduated and one player who transferred to Shenendehowa. Among the notable departures: Hunter Fales, 2025’s New York State Class C Player of the Year, is now a starter at St. John Fisher University; Ronan Rowe is at Oswego State; Ryan Gillis is at SUNY Adirondack, where early in the season he earned an impressive slash line of .289/.386/.579; and Tyler Weygand is pitching at Barton College.
Joining the defending
champion Saints are a few fresh faces: Sophomore Joey Lindner was called up from the JV team and will start at second base; junior Sandy McDonald is another call-up who plays shortstop; sophomore Kingston David will pitch and back up the outfield; junior Mark Mahay will play first base off the bench; and freshman Cole Cefalu, who was called up from the modified team, will play the hot corner.
Recently, the team joined the Blue Streaks at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for spring training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Baseball Complex.
“It’s fun,” said senior Carson Moser about the trip to Florida.
“It’s just a good time for all the guys to go out there. It’s good team bonding. Everyone hangs out together 24/7. We’re all at the pool. We’re all at the field together. I think it’s good to see reps from different schools, higher quality arms, higher quality bats, and it’s good for our
overall development.”
Head Coach Alphonse Lambert, per usual, likes his team to take things one day at a time. Nonetheless, he told Saratoga TODAY that the Saints want to “get back to meaningful games.”
“I think we have a really good team dynamic,” said senior Jason Pescetti, who recently committed to Alfred State University. “Everybody wants to work hard for each other. Everybody wants to have fun. We all want the same goal in the end. We want to bring back another championship to this town, to our school.”
Pescetti, despite batting towards the bottom of the Saints’ lineup last year, finished with a batting average above .400 and racked up 38 hits and dozens of RBI. At a recent signing day celebration, Lambert said that Pescetti would move up in the order this season. “His production last year was key to our success,” he said.
In 2025, Spa Catholic won the
Class C State Championship after defeating Deposit-Hancock 4-0 at the SUNY Binghamton Stadium. It was the first baseball title in the school’s history, and only the second state championship for any sport in the school’s history.
In that state title game, Pierce Byrne (who has committed to Siena University) had a stellar performance on the mound,
racking up 11 strikeouts and allowing only one hit in 7 innings of work. Byrne told Saratoga TODAY that the biggest thing in the 2026 season will be “building a relationship with everybody and taking it game by game.”
The Saints will begin their regular season with a game on Monday, April 6 against Shaker at Veterans Memorial Park.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Now in its fourth year, the Yaddo Golf Invitational offers a day of sport, networking, and celebration on June 2 in support of Yaddo’s artist residency
programs. This year’s event will take place at a new venue, The Country Club of Troy.
The invitational includes 18 holes of golf, a putting contest, and several on-the-course challenges, ending with an awards reception.
For sponsorship opportunities and additional info, visit yaddo.org/event/ yaddo-golf-invitational/.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) recently announced the return of a special Belmont Stakes Racing Festival three-day admission pass, now available at approximately 175 Stewart’s Shops throughout the greater Capital Region.
The $99 pass includes
general admission for three days of the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at historic Saratoga Race Course: Thursday, June 4; Friday, June 5; and Belmont Stakes Day on Saturday, June 6.
Available exclusively at Stewart’s Shops, the pass provides access to most areas of the track, including the hundreds of free
picnic tables located in the backyard.
Fans who purchase the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival General Admission Pass at Stewart’s Shops can also take advantage of a special add-on opportunity to include admission to the July 4th Racing Festival for just $15 when redeeming their voucher online.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The New York Racing Association (NYRA) and the Chester Racecourse in England recently announced a new partnership connecting the Boodles May Festival at Chester with the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course.
Chester Racecourse, established in 1539 during the reign of King Henry VIII, is the oldest operational racing venue in the world. Home to the Boodles May Festival along with the Ladbrokes Chester Cup, Boodles Chester Vase and Weatherbys Cheshire Oaks, Chester Racecourse welcomes more than 330,000 racegoers annually across 15 days of live racing.
Saratoga Race Course, named one of the world’s great sporting venues by Sports Illustrated, held its first summer meet in 1863 just one month after the Battle of Gettysburg. Since that first four-day gathering, the annual summer meet has grown to become the most prestigious and important race meet in North America.
To allow for the uninterrupted construction of a new and re-imagined Belmont Park, Saratoga will host the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival for the third and final time from Wednesday, June 3, through Sunday, June 7.
“This is an exciting partnership connecting two of the sport’s most revered and historic venues, which can only expand interest in these important races,” said Andrew Offerman, NYRA SVP of Racing & Operations. “We thank our friends at Chester Racecourse and look forward to a fantastic summer at Saratoga.”
The agreement provides the winner of the 13-furlong [2,692 meters] Group 3, £140,000 Ormonde on Thursday, 7 May at Chester Racecourse with an automatic berth, including entry and starting fees, into the 2-mile [3,219 meters] Grade 2, $250,000 Belmont Gold Cup on June 4 at Saratoga.
The Belmont Gold Cup, which has been won by European shippers in six of the last eight runnings, has served as a ‘Golden Ticket’ qualifier for the Group 1, AUD$8.4 million
Lexus Melbourne Cup in each of the last two years.
In addition, the about 10-furlong [2,076 meters] Group 2, £130,000 Huxley on Friday, May 8 at Chester Racecourse will provide a fees-paid automatic berth into the Grade 1, $1 million Resorts World Casino Manhattan at 1 3/16-miles [1,911 meters] on Belmont Stakes Day June 6 at Saratoga.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with the New York Racing Association on this exciting new initiative,” said Patrick Chesters, racing director for Chester Racecourse. “Bringing together two of the most historic venues in racing creates a fantastic opportunity to strengthen international connections within racing and showcase the quality of our racing programme at Chester.”
“The Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes and the Huxley Stakes have long been important middle-distance contests in the early part of the season, and this partnership enhances their international significance,” Chesters continued. “To offer guaranteed entry into races of the calibre of the Belmont Gold Cup and the Manhattan Stakes, with the added incentive of travel support, gives owners and trainers a very real and attractive opportunity to campaign horses on the global stage. The potential pathway from the Ormonde through to Belmont is particularly exciting. We will certainly be hoping to tempt some great horses to the Roodee that might have a future trip to America on their radars.”
Connections abound between horses that have raced at both Chester and on the NYRA circuit.
Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien has won the Ormonde a record seven times, including the last two editions with Point Lonsdale [2024] and Illinois [2025]. O’Brien is also a four-time winner of the Huxley, taking the 2017 edition with Deauville, who captured the Grade 1 Belmont Derby Invitational the previous year at Belmont Park.
Last year’s Huxley victor was the Andrew Balding-conditioned The Foxes, who closed to
finish second in the 2023 Grade 1 Belmont Derby Invitational.
The three-day Boodles May Festival at Chester will start with Trials Day, on Wednesday, May 6, followed by the glitz and glamour of Ladies Day on Thursday, May 7, and Ladbrokes Chester Cup Day on Friday, May 8.
The five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, which spans Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 7, will offer 25 stakes races worth $11.075 million in purses and is headlined by the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday, June 6.
The Boodles May Festival takes place at Chester 6–8 May, attracting leading owners, trainers and jockeys. The meeting regularly serves as a springboard for horses targeting major domestic and international summer targets. Tickets and hospitality are available to purchase from the Chester Racecourse website, and its three days can be viewed live on ITV.
