Saratoga TODAY August 14 - August 20, 2026 by Saratoga TODAY

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$118 MILLION FAT CAT Records Broken at Saratoga Sale

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Onward & Upwards

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Locals Take Podium at U19 World Championships

Local Women Promoted to Top Jobs

• Mechanicville woman promoted to top enlisted rank in NY Air Guard.

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• Shen teacher becomes Division Street Elementary Principal. See Story pg. 14

Olivia Lill and Parker Mansfield at the Olympic training center in Chula Vista, California (Courtesy of Christy Lill)

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BLOTTER

BLOTTER REPORT Between August 2 and August 10, the Saratoga Springs Police reported 912 incidents in their blotter report. This number includes duplicate incidents, unfounded, and non-emergency incidents. The top three listed incident types reported in this time are: 1.

147 Traffic Stops

83 Welfare Checks

62 911 open line incidents

For the State Police, between July 29 and August 4, New York State Police reported 191 incidents that didn’t result in arrest in their daily blotter reports. In addition, State Police arrested 26 people on 55 charges and identified 54 people as being involved in vehicle accidents. The most common incident reported by State Police was a property damage accident with 28 incidents. The top three municipalities for incidents are: 1.

43 in Clifton Park

28 in Wilton

23 in Halfmoon

Note: the blotter report issued on Aug. 8 was unavailable at time of publication August 5, 2026. 3:37 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury and resisting arrest. Arrest occurred on Union Avenue. August 5, 2026. 5:51 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury and act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Arrest occurred on Vanderbilt Terrace. August 5, 2026. 11:05 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of felony aggravated DWI: with a child passenger less than 16first offense, misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17, misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- first offense. Appearance

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ticket issued. August 6, 2026. 01:11 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Delmar resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony aggravated unlicensed operation: permanent revocation, felony criminal possession of stolen property- value over $3,000, misdemeanor 3rd degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, misdemeanor 2nd degree reckless endangerment and misdemeanor reckless driving. Central arraignment. August 6, 2026. 2:05 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 2nd degree harassment: physical contact, and act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue. August 7, 2026. 10:17 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Syracuse resident on charges of 3rd degree grand larceny: property value exceeds $3000. Arrest occurred on I-87 South. August 7, 2026. 9:29 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a homeless/transient individual on charges of 3rd degree criminal possession of a weapon- previous conviction, and 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on Circular Street. August 8, 2026. 12:28 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Clifton Park resident on charges of 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on Caroline Street. August 8, 2026. 3:13 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 3rd degree robbery. August 8, 2026. 9:47 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue. August 9, 2026. 11:41 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident and a Corinth resident in the Town of Moreau. The Saratoga Springs resident was charged with felony tampering with physical evidence: conceal/destroy, felony 4th degree criminal possession of

a narcotic drug, misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor obstruction of governmental administrationprevent official function. The Corinth resident was arrested on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Released on their own recognizance. August 10, 2026. 1:33 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Guilderland resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and aggravated DWI- BAC of .18 or higher- no priors. Appearance ticket issued. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a single vehicle accident in which one person was injured. August 10, 2026. 5:30 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Fort Edward juvenile in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property: motor vehicle not motorcycle, felony 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: cocaine 500 milligrams, misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor 3rd degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest. August 11, 2026. 3:35 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulationapply pressure, and misdemeanor 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. Released on own recognizance. August 11, 2026. 2:22 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony identity theft: assume another’s identity- cause financial loss >$500. Appearance ticket issued. August 11, 2026. 11:02 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Queensbury resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony criminal contempt and aggravated family offense. Appearance ticket issued.

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NEWS

Mechanicville Resident Promoted Paving Update: to Top Enlisted Position in New Week of August 17. York Air National Guard. Driving through Saratoga Springs can be a challenge between large events, out of state drivers, and the inherent realities of going from a city of 30,000 people normally to 100,000 in the summer. While those problems can’t be helped, avoiding areas of construction can be. Here is the paving update for the week of August 17. • Monday, August 17: Trottingham Road will be milled from Hathorn Boulevard to Tamarack Trail — phase one of the project. • Tuesday, August 18: Trottingham Road will be milled from Hathorn Boulevard to Tamarack Trail — phase one of the project.

by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY

A Mechanicville resident has been promoted to the top enlisted rank of the New York Air National Guard. Chief Master Sergeant Lynette Tangredi was promoted during a change of command ceremony in Latham on August 6. She succeeds Chief Master Sergeant Michael Hewson who served in the role since 2023. In her new role, Tangredi will serve as the top enlisted leader of the New York Air National Guard, advising commanders on “all matters concerning the health, welfare, morale, career progression, professional development and the effective utilization” of personnel in the New York Air National Guard. According to her official biography, Tangredi first enlisted in the Air Force in 1997, serving in Virginia as a computer systems operator. After serving on active duty for three years, she joined the Air National Guard in October 2003 — first with the 152nd Airlift Wing in The Nevada Air National Guard. In June 2004, Tangredi joined the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing based out of Schenectady. She would serve with the 109th, rising through the enlisted ranks until 2021, when she became the superintendent of the New York Air-Active Guard Reserve Office. Her most recent assignment was the Senior Enlisted Leader of the New York Air National Guard Headquarters which she took over in 2025. In 2016, Tangredi was named First Sergeant of the Year for both the 109th and New York Air National Guard and earned the Outstanding Enlisted Leader of the Year Ribbon. Other notable awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air and Space Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and Air and Space Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster. The New York Air National Guard is comprised of five wings

Chief Master Sergeant Lynette Tangredi has been promoted to the top enlisted leader of the New York Air National Guard.

plus the Eastern Air Defense Sector and 152nd Air Operations Group. Its 5,900 airmen account for over five percent of the Air National Guard’s total personnel strength. The New York Air National Guard is unique as it contains the only ski equipped LC-130 cargo aircraft in the world. The LC-130 is the largest ski-equipped aircraft in the world and is in service with the 109th Airlift Wing out of Schenectady.

In addition to the 109th , the Air National Guard is comprised of the 105th Airlift Wing out of Newburgh, the 106th Rescue Wing out of Westhampton Beach, the 107th Attack Wing out of Niagara Falls, and the 174th Attack Wing out of Syracuse. It’s also in command of the Eastern Air Defense Sector out of Rome which handles NORAD’s early warning mission for the Eastern United States and Canada.

• Tuesday, August 18: White Birch Path will be milled from Trottingham Road to Curt Boulevard. • Wednesday, August 19: Trottingham Road will be paved from Hathorn Boulevard to Tamarack Trail — phase one of the project. • Thursday, August 20: Trottingham Road will be paved from Hathorn Boulevard to Tamarack Trail — phase one of the project. • Thursday, August 20: White Birch Path will be paved from Trottingham Road to Curt Boulevard. Work on these days begins at 6:00 a.m. and is completed at 4:00 p.m. There is no street parking or through traffic on those days.

OBITUARIES

In Loving Memory of William O’Dwyer, M.D.

SARATOGA SPRINGS William “Bill” O’Dwyer, born December 30, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving wife, family, and familiar sounds of his favorite traditional Irish music. Bill grew up in Manhattan and spent weekends at the family

country home in Montgomery, where he met the love of his life, Carole Backofen. After graduating from the High School of Music & Art, Bill completed his undergraduate degree at Pace University in 1959. That same year, he and Carole married and set sail for Ireland. Bill attended The School of Medicine University College Cork (UCC) from 1959 to 1965. During those years, they welcomed their first daughter, Kerry. Bill, along with two classmates, established the UCC Medical School Alumni Association, helping to build connections between graduates from different countries. Upon graduating from medical school, Bill completed his residency at Albany Medical Center, specializing in pediatrics. In 1966, he and Carole welcomed their second daughter, Deirdre. Bill entered the U.S. Navy in 1968 and was stationed in Beaufort, South Carolina, caring for the families of the Naval community. In 1970, Bill joined the practice of Dr. William Boland and Dr. William Petersen, forming Boland, Petersen & O’Dwyer, M.D.s, later known as Shaker Pediatrics.

Bill and Carole raised their family in Loudonville, where they made many friends through the Troy Country Club. In 1976, they built a second home in Chestertown, where they enjoyed year-round Adirondack activities and countless meals, holidays, and adventures at Brant Lake. For more than 30 years, Bill cared for children and families throughout the Capital Region. He was a founding member of the Irish and American Pediatric Society, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, past president of the Whitney Young Health Center, and a founding member of Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP). Bill remained deeply connected to his Irish roots and was active in organizations both in New York and Ireland, including the Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany and the O’Dwyer Cheshire Home and Forestry in County Mayo. In 2003, Bill retired from pediatrics and moved with Carole to Chestertown. He was an avid skier and a proud member of the Backwoods Ski Club at Gore Mountain. Recognizing the need for greater healthcare access in the North Country, Bill was integral to the success of the Hudson Headwaters Health Network. In later years, he and Carole spent winters on Hilton Head Island, where they looked forward to visits from their children and grandchildren. Bill’s commitment to caring for others extended well beyond medicine. He loved connecting with people, gave generously of himself, and asked little in return beyond their companionship.

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In recent years, Bill and Carole moved closer to family in Saratoga Springs, where they enjoyed a new community and new friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Kathleen (Rohan) O’Dwyer, and his sister, Eileen (Tom) Hughes. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 70 years, Carole; his daughters, Kerry (Chip) Marrano and Deirdre (Michael) Ladd; his brothers, Rory (Kathie) O’Dwyer and Brian (Marianna) O’Dwyer; six grandchildren, Ryan (Kelsey), Connie, and Ricky (Ali) Marrano, Jack, Patrick, and Declan Ladd; and two great-grandchildren, James and Will Marrano. Bill’s greatest pride was the family he and Carole created. He took enormous joy in watching his family grow, learn, and give back, and was a beacon of guidance throughout their education, careers, relationships, and life choices. He cherished his time with loved ones, his red wine at happy hour, and political discussions. But most of all, he loved his wife. He leaves behind a legacy of lived values - family, education, service, generosity, community, and unshakable loyalty. He will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency. A private burial for immediate family only will be held at Saratoga National Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Judith L. Walker

COHOES - Judith L. Walker, 87, formerly of Saratoga Springs passed away Sunday August 2, 2026, at Eddy Village Green. Born in Utica, she was the daughter of the late George and Rita Mitchell Wiley. She moved to Saratoga in 1960. Judith was a Registered Nurse and had been employed at both Skidmore College and the Saratoga Hospital, retiring in 2004. She had volunteered at St. Peter’s Church in Saratoga Springs and at the Dominican Retreat House in Niskayuna. She was a member of the Ballston Spa Senior Citizens. She enjoyed traveling and going to casinos and was an animal lover who rescued many animals from the shelters. She is predeceased by her husband Leroy Walker who died in 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Rita M. McCormick (David) of Halfmoon and Karen A. Presnell (Richard Beaver) of Cohoes. She is the sister of Timothy Wiley (Joanne) of SanJose, CA, Patricia Dinardo of Newport, NY and the late Kenneth Wiley. 2 Step grandchildren, 6 great step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 22, at 1 pm at The Church at Newtown Rd., 142 Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon, NY. Relatives and friends may visit at the church from 12 – 1 pm prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.donorservices.alz.org.

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Gertrude Schultz

STILLWATER, NYGertrude (Trudy) Myrtle (Chubb) Schultz passed on August 10, 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Trudy was born on July 1, 1936, in Fort Edward, NY to the late Clayton and Gertrude (Hall) Chubb. She attended Mildred Elley College. Trudy enjoyed reading, knitting, watching her favorite TV programs and spending time with her great-grandchildren. She retired from C.R. Bard in Queensbury. Trudy is survived by her children Deborah Becktoft (Stillwater, NY), Sandy Schultz (Milton, NY), Robin Schultz (Milton, NY), John (Lisa) Schultz (Stillwater, NY), Lori Carman Schultz (Lakeland, FL), Christine Schultz (Milton, NY), Trudy (Gerald) Weatherwax (Mulberry, FL), and Steven (Bonnie) Schultz (Stillwater, NY); 11 Grandchildren; 8 Great-Grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents Clayton and Gertrude (Hall) Chubb Sr., Trudy is predeceased by her loving husband John Edward Schultz, whom she married November 6, 1954; son Michael Joseph Schultz; brother Clayton (Junior) Chubb, Jr.; Grandson Patrick John Weatherwax; Great Grandson Ethan Levi John Weatherwax; nieces Amy Chubb, Beth (Chubb) Roberts; and nephew Christopher Chubb. Graveside service took place on Wednesday, August 12, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Clinton Ct, Stillwater, NY 12170. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Trudy’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com. The Church at Newtown Rd., 142 Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon, NY. Relatives and friends may visit at the church from 12 – 1 pm prior to the service.

OBITS/NEWS

Fire Hydrant Struck and Several Injured in Crash in Ballston The Sheriff ’s Office responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash with entrapment Aug. 10 at 7:43 a.m. on State Route 50 at Kasey Pass in the town of Ballston. Preliminary investigation indicated that a 2014 Honda CRV had been traveling south on Route 50 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Kasey Pass and caused a collision with a 2004 Ford Explorer that had been traveling north on Route 50. The Ford Explorer struck a ground wire then overturned several times and came to rest in a ditch. The operator was trapped and needed to be extricated from the vehicle. He was transported by ambulance to Albany Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of potentially serious injuries. There were no other people in the vehicle. The Honda CRV also struck a fire hydrant. The operator of the Honda CRV was transported by ambulance to Saratoga Hospital for evaluation and treatment of apparently minor injuries. There were no other people in the vehicle. The Sheriff ’s Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and is currently investigating the cause of the

crash. National Grid responded to the scene due to the ground wire having been struck and

the Ballston Water Department responded due to the fire hydrant having been struck.

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Charter Review Commission Holds Public Forum on Proposed Amendments by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission recently held a public forum on several proposed amendments to the city’s charter that will be on the ballot in November. The proposed amendments represent phase two of the commission’s review of the charter which focuses on changes that would require ballot approval to be implemented. The first phase of the charter focused on things that could be addressed only by vote of City Council. Most of the changes proposed by the Charter Review Commission involve internal changes to certain functions of city hall as well as the transition between City Council administrations. Among the changes most impactful to voters will be a change to how the city deals with vacancies on City Council. Under the current charter, if a vacancy occurs, the council

is required to fill the vacancy through appointment until the end of the year. If an election is not held by the end of the calendar year, then a special election is called. Under the proposed change to the charter, however, any vacancy that occurs over 180 days from the next general city election would be required to go to a special election between 70 and 90 days from the date of the vacancy. If the vacancy occurs within 180 days of a general election, however, the special election can take place on that day. The other notable change to the charter concerns how budget programs are managed. Instead of starting the process in August with the issuance of a call letter, the new process would push the start date for the process up to July. It also provides more specific requirements for each department when submitting their budget requests. During the public forum held on August 11,

the commission heard from the public on the proposed changes. Five people spoke at the meeting, of whom two were city employees who had concern regarding language in the proposed charter impacting their work. Under the proposed changes, two offices — the Risk and Safety Office and the Public Information Administrator, would be brought under the umbrella of the Mayor’s Office. In the case of Risk and Safety, the responsibilities would be placed under the Office of the City Attorney. Currently, the Director of Risk and Safety is housed in the Accounts Department while the IT administrator is housed in the Finance Department. During the public forum both Rachael Capasso, Director of Risk and Safety, and Jeff Cornick, IT Systems Manager, expressed concerns that the current language of the proposed amendments would negatively impact their work. Capasso pointed out that

while the duties of the position transferred under the proposed amendment to the office, the position itself didn’t and requested that commission adopt language in their proposal ensuring that the position remains a professional role in the city. “I’m not asking the committee to preserve an outdated reporting structure,” Capasso said. “I’m asking the committee to preserve the position title, professional responsibility, and civil service status while updating the reporting relationship to reflect the proposed charter amendment.” Cornick, meanwhile, expressed concerns that by making the positions appointed under the mayor’s office would remove civil service protection and make it so that the position could change due to the sole discretion of the mayor rather than professional needs. Outside of the two workers, the other three spoke about issues currently being addressed by the proposed phase two amendments such as providing more community input in government actions, elimination of language surrounding the supervisors, and the need for more information regarding the proposed changes. The commission has until the end of the month to submit the proposed changes to be on the ballot.

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Saratoga Springs Mortgage Officer and Real Estate Agent Helping Local Heroes Achieve Homeownership SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., August 6, 2026 — Heidi Ives, regional manager and senior loan officer with GoRascal Mortgage, and Wioleta (Viola) Kotulak, licensed real estate salesperson with eXp Realty, are continuing their shared mission of giving back to those who serve their communities by partnering with the Homes for Heroes program. Homes for Heroes is a national organization dedicated to providing savings to community heroes when they buy, sell, or refinance a home. Eligible “heroes” include healthcare professionals, teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, other first responders, and veterans. Since its founding shortly after the events of September 11, 2001, the organization has helped thousands of heroes across the country by connecting them with affiliated real estate and mortgage professionals and offering “Hero Rewards” to eligible clients after closing. The program allows heroes to keep more money in their pockets while recognizing their invaluable service to their communities. As the Homes for Heroes Team Upstate NY, Ives and Kotulak have spent the past seven years helping local heroes in New York’s Capital District achieve homeownership. Through their combined efforts, the pair have helped program participants in their community realize more than $200,000 in Hero Rewards. “From healthcare professionals and teachers to first responders and military veterans, supporting those who dedicate their lives to serving others is at the heart of everything we do,” said Ives. “Helping these heroes save money on one of the biggest financial decisions they’ll ever make is incredibly rewarding.” Locally, Ives and Kotulak have become passionate advocates for ensuring eligible heroes know these savings are available before beginning the home buying or selling process. Too often, they meet eligible professionals who have already

committed to another lender or real estate agent and unknowingly miss out on the financial rewards available through Homes for Heroes. “We regularly hear from heroes who tell us they wish they had known about this program sooner,” noted Kotulak. “Our goal is simple: We want every eligible hero in our community to know these benefits exist before they begin buying, selling, or refinancing a home. Once they’re already under contract with someone else, it’s often too late to take advantage of the program.” About Homes for Heroes Team Upstate NY Homes for Heroes Team Upstate NY is led by Heidi Ives of GoRascal Mortgage and Wioleta (Viola) Kotulak of eXp Realty. As affiliated Homes for Heroes specialists, Ives and Kotulak help community heroes buy, sell, and refinance homes while providing meaningful Hero Rewards to eligible program participants. Over the past seven years, they have returned more than $200,000 to local heroes and have supported local nonprofits through additional charitable giving. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/ homesforheroesupstateny/.

Contact: Heidi Ives 518-791-4595 homesforheroesupstateny@ gmail.com

Meet Velo!!

How is this big boy still at the HOPE Cat Adoption Center? Yes, he is a little overweight, however, he started at a whopping 27 pounds and is down to a svelte 23.7 pounds. We have been watching how much food he receives daily while letting him out of his enclosure to investigate and play for most of the day. Yes, we have to watch him because he roams around with 3 other kitties, and if he notices their enclosure is not locked, he will consume any food he sees. I mean, who can blame him? Every once in a while, he will chase one of the other kitties but it’s all in good fun and he mainly keeps to himself while attacking the stray crinkly ball when he sees it. He loves human interaction and although he receives limited treats, he is very food motivated. We do expect his forever family to continue his weight loss transformation so that he is as healthy as possible. Velo has joined us at multiple events such as Pet-A-Palooza, the Saratoga Public Library and Malta Farm and Garden and received so many compliments, yet he is still waiting patiently for

his perfect home. Velo is ready to lay in the sun coming through the window, watch the birds in the yard and feel the comfort of a couch or bed. We have loved having him stay with us but it is his time to find his forever family. He is all ready to go but we will miss him immensely. The HOPE Cat Adoption Center is located in the Wilton Mall and is open to the public Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11-4. Online adoption applications may be found on our website at www.hopeanimalrescue.org and give us a call if you have any questions at 518-450-7013.

NEWS

Milton Man Arrested for Allegedly Running Fake Basketball Team by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY

A Milton man is facing felony charges after he allegedly collected money from parents for a basketball team that didn’t exist. Norbert Sygdziak was arrested on July 21 in the Town of Milton on charges of felony 4th degree grand larceny, felony 1st degree scheme to defraud, misdemeanor 2nd degree scheme to defraud, and five counts of misdemeanor petit larceny. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, Sygdziak allegedly collected money from parents in order for parents to join a basketball team that didn’t exist. The scheme is alleged to

have occurred between February and April 2026 and resulted in over $1,000 being stolen from parents in the Town of Malta. Sygdziak was issued appearance tickets pending proceedings in the Malta Town Court. “The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Deputy Dylan Ferguson at dferguson@ saratogacountyny.gov,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. This isn’t the only legal matter facing Sygdziak. A review of court records from New Jersey and New York show several default judgements against Sygdziak related to a company he owned in New Jersey called “RideAlongNow.”

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Saratoga County District Attorney Announces 53-Member Child Safety Review Commission Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby recently announced the formation of the Saratoga County Child Safety Review Commission, a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary effort bringing together 53 dedicated professionals and community leaders committed to identifying gaps in the systems designed to protect children and developing solutions to address them. The commission was formed following an overwhelming response from the community, with more than 250 individuals expressing interest in serving. The 53-member commission includes District Attorney Eby and representatives from law enforcement, child advocacy, education, public policy, social services, mental health, health care, the faith community, local government, the judiciary, the State Legislature, philanthropic communities and many others. Every member is serving in a volunteer capacity. “This commission is about bringing smart, dedicated professionals who care deeply about children into one room and giving them the opportunity to work together on some of the most difficult

challenges facing our children,” said Saratoga County District Attorney Brett Eby. “We received more than 250 letters of interest from people who wanted to be part of this effort. That response demonstrates just how deeply our community cares about public safety and well-being of its children.” The goal of the Child Safety Review Commission is to identify gaps in the systems intended to protect children, understand why those gaps exist, and develop practical solutions to close them. “This is not about pointing fingers or assigning blame,” Eby said. “It is about taking an honest look at our systems, asking difficult questions, and finding ways to make them better. We are trying to prevent future tragedies, and I am confident that bringing this group of talented and compassionate professionals together will help us develop meaningful answers to the problems facing our children.” The commission’s membership reflects the many systems and disciplines that intersect with child safety. Members include law enforcement officers and investigators, school administrators, counselors and nurses, child protective services and social services

professionals, mental health clinicians, child advocates, public policy experts, health care professionals, government and county leaders, elected officials, a retired Family Court judge, a pastor, nonprofit executives, and community leaders. “Child safety does not fall within the responsibility of any one agency or profession. Protecting children requires all of us to work together. By bringing these perspectives together, we have an opportunity to see problems from different angles and develop solutions that can make a real difference.” The Saratoga County Child Safety Review Commission is believed to be the first commission of its kind, created specifically to bring together such a broad cross-section of professionals and community stakeholders to comprehensively examine child safety systems and identify opportunities for improvement. The commission will begin its work by examining existing systems, identifying areas where children and families may fall through the cracks, and developing recommendations designed to strengthen child safety and prevent future harm.

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NEWS

Mechanicville Woman Shenendehowa Bus Driver Arrested for Attempting to Kiss a Student Arrested for Arson by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY

A Mechanicville woman has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a garage on Main Street in Mechanicville. Alisha Cooper, 46, was arrested and charged with third degree arson, attempted third degree arson, third degree burglary, and thirddegree criminal mischief. According to the Mechanicville Fire Department, crews were dispatched to 192 South Main Street on August 10, 2026, at 7:42 p.m. for a structure fire. On scene, crews found a 25 by 100-foot garage with heavy fire conditions and reportedly heard multiple explosions coming from the structure. Within 20 minutes, firefighters were able to get the fire under control and prevent it from spreading to surrounding buildings. No injuries were reported in the fire. The fire was investigated by the Mechanicville Police Department and Saratoga County Cause and Origin Team. According to

the Mechanicville Police Department, witnesses observed a woman, allegedly identified as Cooper, leaving the scene of the fire around the same time as the alarm. A search warrant was later executed at her residence, where police say they found additional evidence. Cooper is alleged to have illegally entered the garage, set it on fire, attempted to set a truck on fire, and damaged a vehicle in the garage. Police said they believed the incident stemmed from “an ongoing family despite.” Cooper was arraigned and released to pre-trial services pending further proceedings. Multiple agencies responded to the fire including the Arvin Hart Fire Company, Hillcrest Fire Department, Melrose Fire Department, Hemstreet Park Fire Department, Clifton Park Fire Department, Stillwater Fire Department, Waterford Fire Department, Clifton ParkHalfmoon EMS, Saratoga County Cause and Origin Team, Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services, and the Mechanicville Police Department.

A Shenendehowa bus driver has been arrested after he allegedly tried to kiss a student. Donald Barnes, 49 of Malta, was arrested on Aug 7, 2026, on charges of misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child and 3rd degree sexual abuse. He is alleged to have tried to kiss a child unrelated to him on the mouth. According to New York State Police, while Barnes had

met the child through his work as a Shenendehowa bus driver, the incident did not occur on school property or at a school sponsored event. Barnes was initially charged with endangering the welfare of a child; however, further investigation determined that the additional charge was merited. Barnes was arraigned on the sexual abuse charge on Aug 11, 2026. He has since been released.

In a statement to several media outlets, the Shenendehowa School Central School District confirmed that Barnes has since been placed on administrative leave. The investigation is ongoing with New York State Police encouraging anyone with additional information to contact them at 518-457-6811 or by email at Crimetip@troopers. ny.gov.

Glens Falls Woman Arrested for Alleged Neglect of Adult. A Glens Falls woman is facing felony charges for allegedly failing to follow protocols regarding the care of someone who couldn’t care for themselves in late 2025. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, McKayla Irish, 30, was arrested on Aug. 6 on charges of felony

1st degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, the incident occurred on Dec. 24, 2025, and was reported to the Office on May 28 in the Town of Wilton. Irish is alleged to have failed to follow protocols by not

conducting temperature checks of the person in question every four hours. The person developed a high fever, was transported to Saratoga Hospital and died a few weeks later. Irish was released on an appearance ticket pending proceedings in the Wilton Town Court.

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

Puzzles Across 1 Groundbreaking 5 Nae sayer 9 Hosp. area 14 Do-re-mi 16 Beard dye in some cultures 17 Boiling point? 18 Tore 19 Vouch for 20 __ rock 21 Enduring style? 24 Shared surname in cinema 25 Red __ 26 Extended time off, briefly 27 Checkpoint container 28 Tony Gwynn’s “The __ of Hitting” 29 “Mental Illness” Grammy winner 30 “Genius!” 35 “Calm down” 36 Coldwater breed that originated in Niigata, Japan 37 Funds to supplement HDHPs 38 Spots 39 Sloth, for one 40 Oreo __ cake 42 French Laundry offering 45 Tibetan singing __ 46 Over the line, in a way 51 Monk who won the 2017 Jerry West Award 52 Window on the house 53 Cut off 54 Seasonal salutation 55 Elizabeth of “Love & Death” 56 Extra social media accounts, casually 57 Likely to root around in someone else’s medicine cabinet Down 1 Spanish pronoun 2 Soft drink option 3 B-school entry req. 4 Bind 5 Finalize 6 Part of many a linen blend 7 Simmering 8 “Sweeney Agonistes” monogram 9 Musical sentence 10 Get a hold of 11 Whole food? 12 Arnold Palmer ratio

SUDOKU

See puzzle solutions on page 33

See puzzle solution on page 33

13 Stuff 15 “__ in Chemistry”: Bonnie Garmus novel 20 Crimean resort 22 Food 23 Gran 24 Eugene or Gary 27 Low points of some performances 28 “Midsommar” filmmaker Aster 29 Air drops? 30 Udder part 31 Whooped it up 32 Zoë who won a Pulitzer Prize for the 1935 play “The Old Maid”

33 Mallet target 34 Hip-strengthening exercises 39 __ tofu 40 Loss 41 Gathers 43 Jute binder 44 Mushroom hunter’s prize 47 1979 revolution site 48 Critter on some pj’s 49 Brunches, say 50 Crush it, informally 51 Eponym of a tunic suit 52 Vax overseer

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Baluster, Banister A baluster is a short pillar that supports a handrail. The balusters on the deck were secured with small screws. A banister is the handrail on a staircase. We slid down the banister when we were children. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON

MALTA

Kenneth Waldrop sold property at 37 Main St to Evan Irwin for $270,000

Joshua Cristner sold property at 7 Chango Dr to Samuel Foster for $525,000

Anne Rozowicz sold property at 926 Rt 50 to Jacob Faubel for $280,000

Luann Decotis sold property at 12 Plum Poppy South to James Young for $600,000

Sarah Franklin sold property at 34 Lancaster Ct to Kacie Corcuera for $535,000

Eva Nagel sold property at 9 Wake Robin Rd to Brianna Jett for $325,000

Sean Mansfield sold property at 23 Poe Rd to Christopher Martell for $360.000

Jason Stores sold property at 3 Appleton St to Siva Manava for $675,000

Jules Martowski sold property at 146 Cramer Rd to Jason Dunn for $595,000

Susan Moront sold property at 30 Pamela Lane to Lisa Mundey for $790,100

Tammy Wells sold property at 17 Timber Creek Dr to Michael Sepp for $660,000

John Edward Kennedy sold property at 5 Pine Crest to Jason Gogel for $525,000

CHARLTON

MILTON

William Vanderburgh sold property at 42 Ash St to Kevin Burnside for $265,000

John Staskowski sold property at 2265 State Rt 67 to Michael Blair for $420,000

Michael Armstrong sold property at 12 Old Mill Ct to Charles Seaback for $635,000

William Martin sold property at 702 Charlton Rd to Daniel Grock for $150,000

Catherine Buhler sold property at 10 Jennifer Lane to Carolyn Hogan for $949,900

CORINTH Andrew Silva sold property at 21 Locust Ridge Dr to Scott Hammond for $440,000

GREENFIELD Cynthia Rice sold property at 17 Copperfield Rd to Jaques Gamache for $850,000

James Birdsall sold property at 130 Deer Run Dr to John Popielarski for $322,500 PPP Properties sold property at 3704 Lewis Rd to Colleen Marchione for $415,000

SARATOGA Kyran Nigro sold property

at 1451 Rt 9P to Michael Volpelak for $180,000 Aaron Ethier sold property at 252 NYS Rt 32 to MaryMackenzie Zebrowski for $288,789

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Flatrock Property Corp sold property at 8 Orenda Spring Dr to IRAR Trust Co for $335,000 Spearmaco Realty Inc sold property at 295 Jefferson St to Petra Stana for $900,000

Van Hall Holdings LLC sold property at 41 Geyser Rd to Pinnacle Investments NY LLC for $1,675,000

11 Forest Grove LLC sold property at 17 Sagano St to Ryszard Lesiak for $889,272

Maria Mitchell sold property at 3 Frederick Dr to Ting Weng for $482,000

Cobblehill Development LLC sold property at 40 Cannon Royal Dr to Marc Fitzsimmons for $1.150,000

Beechwood Saratoga LLC sold property at 47 Jenna Jo Ave to Edward Woods for $450,000

Richard Whalen sold property at 9 Hopeful Lane to Benjamin Vanearden for $550,000

WILTON

Cobblehill Development LLC sold property at 40 Cannon Royal Dr to Marc Fitzsimmons for $1.150,000

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 15 Plumas Place to Paul Arciero for $796,493

BUSINESS

Meet the Robinsons by Aidan Clark Saratoga TODAY

Saratoga Springs— Earlier this summer, Nate and Tonya Robinson purchased the building for their business, Max Level Fitness & Athletics. Tonya started her career in public relations; when she moved to Saratoga to be closer to her family, she started attending boxing classes at Raw Fitness. After a while she began coaching some classes there. At that time Nate was earning his Exercise Science degree from Skidmore College. Athletics has been a foundation in Nate’s upbringing; he was a year-round athlete at Saratoga Springs High School. “It was kind of the only thing that kept me out of trouble. Having sports to play and a team to be dedicated to kept me from being a knucklehead.” The Robinsons wed in Congress Park in 2017. The pair met in downtown Saratoga when Tonya was home from graduate school.

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

Reagan O’Sullivan, Joins Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates

Nate and Tonya Robinson (Courtesy of Nicole Nero)

But the duo connected over their shared interest in fitness. “We definitely have shaped our lives together for the better. We like to travel and work out. I feel like our kids see it, too,” said Tonya. Right before the Covid pandemic, the Robinsons opened Max Level Fitness & Athletics. At the time there was a partition down the middle of the space; the other half was Saratoga Fit, which succumbed to financial pressure from the pandemic. “We had to make a decision: let another business come

in, or do we double our rent and expand,” Nate told Saratoga TODAY. That leap of faith paid off. Tonya’s zoom workout classes, coupled with the extra space to social distance in the gym, helped their business survive the pandemic. Now the gym is bustling with athletes of all ages striving to reach their max level. Nate and Tonya offer classes fit for a range of goals and experiences, from 30-minute-high intensity workouts to personalized strength training, to middle and high school athletes training for their upcoming season. “I always remember the kind of coaches that connected with me, and I always think about that with our athletes,” Nate said. “I want to be the coach that I needed back in the day.” Every quarter, Max Level hosts an Athlete Sponsorship Fund Workout to give local youth athletes the opportunity to train at Max Level. Their goal is to provide five deserving athletes with 3 months of sponsored training completely free of charge. For more information about the classes offered at Max Level, or the Athlete Sponsorship Program, visit: www.yourmaxlevel.com.

(Courtesy of Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates)

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates (SPTA) is pleased to announce that Reagan O’Sullivan, DPT, has joined the clinical team at its Saratoga office, located at 5 Care Lane. Dr. O’Sullivan is a 2026 graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Russell Sage College. She brings a diverse range of clinical experiences and a strong foundation in evidence-based physical therapy practice to her new position. Reagan previously completed a clinical education experience at SPTA’s Malta office, where she gained experience providing evidence-based care to orthopedic and postoperative patients. Her additional clinical training included inpatient physical therapy at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany and pediatric rehabilitation with Breakthrough Physical Therapy in Cary, North Carolina. “We are very pleased to welcome Reagan back to Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates as a member of our professional team,” said Matthew Raco, PTA, practice

manager at SPTA. “Having previously worked with Reagan during her clinical education, we saw firsthand her professionalism, clinical abilities, and commitment to her patients. Her patient-centered approach and familiarity with our practice make her an excellent addition to our Saratoga office.” Reagan believes in partnering with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan that supports the person’s unique needs and goals. She is passionate about helping patients restore mobility, improve function, build confidence, and return to the activities that matter most to them. In addition to her clinical accomplishments, Reagan held several leadership positions during her education, including president and secretary of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Association. Her doctoral capstone research explored the importance of belonging and community within physical therapy education programs and was presented at the Graduate Research Symposium in May 2025.

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Marc and Sheree Holliday

Pope’s Italian Restaurant to Close After 40 Years Honored for Commitment to the in Business New York Backstretch Community Marc Holliday, a Thoroughbred owner, breeder and chairman of The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), and his wife Sheree, an avid and competitive equestrian, were honored Wednesday, August 12, with the John Hendrickson and Marylou Whitney Award for their generous support of the New York backstretch community at the New York Race Track Chaplaincy’s 19th Annual Fundraising Brunch at the Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, NY. “The backstretch community is the lifeblood of any racetrack and Sheree and I are proud to support the vital work of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy,” Marc Holliday said. “We are extremely honored to be recognized at this year’s brunch.” As is the custom, the Hollidays were presented with a framed racing scene created by equine artist Tom Chapman from the New York Race Track Chaplaincy. On hand to assist with the award presentation was Marylou Whitney’s daughter, Heather Mabee. Together, Marc and Sheree have been avid supporters of various NY Race Track Chaplaincy programs, especially its weekly food pantry, which benefited immensely from their generosity

From Left to Right: Karen Chávez, Heather Mabee, Marc Holliday, Sheree Holliday, Johnny Velazquez, Ramón Dominguez, John Young, Debbie Finley, Terry Finley (Courtesy of Skip Dickstein)

throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, they organized and sponsored a visit to SL Green’s SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, the world’s most immersive observatory experience with 360-degree views of New York City and beyond, for more than 85 children and family members of the backstretch community. Marc and his team at SL Green also formed the Food1st Foundation in 2020, which has raised nearly $9 million to deliver nearly 1.1 million meals to the vulnerable and first responders across New York. Previous honorees at the brunch have included Johnny and Leona Velazquez, Len Green, Tracy and Todd Pletcher, Andy Serling, Irad Ortiz Jr., Anne

Campbell, Edgar Prado, Michael Dubb, Fay and David Donk, Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson, Letty and Kiaran McLaughlin, Lisa and Kenny Troutt, Debbie and Terry Finley and the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association. During Wednesday’s brunch, Terry Finley, the chairman of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, announced that the organization’s graduate support program has been officially named the Len and Lois Green Stride Program. The Greens provided seed funding for the effort, which begins in ninth grade and provides high school students and their families a consistent source of guidance and encouragement throughout high school and prepares them for college.

(Courtesy of Aidan Clark)

by Aidan Clark Saratoga TODAY

After 40 years serving slices to Saratoga’s faithful, Pope’s Italian Restaurant is set to close its doors. Customers have a little less than a month to quench their Pope’s pizza appetite, their final day of business will be on Saturday, September 12th. An announcement on Facebook informed the community about their closure. “40 years ago, a man and his wife took a risk on creating a business to support his family. Since then, Pope’s Italian Restaurant has gone on an incredible journey to building a community & becoming a staple in the Saratoga area. From our start on Broadway to our current location on

Washington Street, we couldn’t have done it without you. With all good things, this journey has come to an end,” the post reads. The owners cited family reasons as to why they came to their decision. “We’re ready to take a step back and focus on family— the thing that started this all. We hope you all know that though this may come as a shock to some, this isn’t a decision we made lightly, and with bittersweet hearts, we’re ready for a new chapter.” The post has over 100 comments from customers reminiscing on memories made throughout the years: from late-night slices on Broadway, to their trusted familiarity, it is clear that Pope’s will be missed.

EDUCATION

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

Olivia Grant Saratoga County History Center Appointed as Principal Presents America at 250: of Division Street History Trivia Night. Elementary School Olivia Grant has been appointed Principal of Division Street Elementary School and will begin her new role on August 17, 2026. Ms. Grant replaces Dana Bush, who was recently appointed as the District’s Director of K-12 Humanities and Elementary Instruction. Ms. Grant brings a wealth of experience in elementary education and instructional leadership to the position. She currently serves as a first-grade teacher at Shatekon Elementary School in the Shenendehowa Central School District. In addition to her classroom experience, she has served as Assistant Principal of the Extended School Year Program, Building AI Coordinator, and District Coordinator of the Title I STEM Program. “We are excited to welcome Olivia Grant as the new principal of Division Street Elementary School,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Patton. “Olivia has strong leadership experience serving on several district-level committees dedicated to supporting student success. Her passion for elementary education and commitment to students will make her a great

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum will host a special Trivia Night focused on American history, inspired by America’s 250th. Join SCHC on Tuesday, September 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, to compete with old friends and new on your knowledge of

Shenendehowa first grade teacher Olivia Grant will take over as Division Street Elementary School principal this month.

addition to the Division Street school community.” Ms. Grant earned a Bachelor of Arts in Childhood/Early Childhood Education from the State University of New York at Potsdam, a Master of Science in Special Education and Literacy from the State University of New York at Albany, and an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from the State University of New York at Fredonia. She holds an initial New York State certification as a School Building Leader.

American history, geography and popular culture. Among the question categories will be the American Revolution, the American Presidency, Our Local History, and more. Featuring our host, Sean Kelleher, Vice Chair of Saratoga 250 and Town of Saratoga Historian.

Throughout the night, try your luck with a 50-50 raffle, enjoy snacks and drinks, and win fun prizes! Tickets are $10 with a soft drink and $15 with a beer. All beer will be provided by Active Ingredient Brewing Company. Tickets and more information are available online at their website, Brooksidemuseum.org

Summer Sunday Strolls “Mom & Pops of the East Side” and “Horsin’ Around North Broadway” On Sunday, August 16, Carol Godette leads the new stroll “Mom & Pops of the East Side.” This stroll focuses on a concentrated area of the East Side that once teemed with neighborhood shops and markets. Many neighborhood stores were not purpose-built commercial buildings: they were garages, front parlors, additions to houses, and converted storefronts. They existed because neighborhoods needed them and because ordinary people found a way to make a living. Mom & Pop stores were not just about groceries: they were about entrepreneurship, trust, immigration,

childhood, newspapers, gambling, schools, transportation, race track culture, and community. The stores were simply the stage on which all these stories unfolded. The tour meets at the intersection of North and East Harrison streets. Join Executive Director Samantha Bosshart on August 23 for an updated version of her “Horsin’ Around North Broadway” Sunday Stroll. Joined by Brien Bouyea of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Samantha will highlight those associated with horseracing and the beautiful architecture of North Broadway. This engaging stroll explores the deep ties between

Saratoga Springs’ famed North Broadway and the city’s rich horse racing heritage. All Sunday morning tours begin at 10:30AM, last approximately 90 minutes, and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to thirty participants and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on Sunday Strolls or to purchase tickets, call (518) 587-5030, visit our website, saratogapreservation. org, or email Dianne Winter, Development Director, at dwinter@saratogapreser vation.org.

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Saratoga Job Lavender, Red, White, and Blue: Showcase to Connect Sites of LGBTQ Revolution in New York State Job Seekers with Local Employers Jobseekers exploring new career opportunities are invited to attend the upcoming Saratoga Job Showcase. The event is set to feature more than 50 employers representing industries including construction, manufacturing, energy, finance, banking, technology and more. The showcase is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Empire State University, located at 113 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. The showcase is open to the public and admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their current resume. Along with the chance to make real, in-person connections with recruiters, attendees can walk away with tools to help land their next role. Free professional headshots will be offered on site, along with a LinkedIn training session. The Saratoga Job Showcase is presented by Empire State University, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, the Veterans Business Council of the Saratoga County Chamber, Empire State University Veterans and Military Resource Center, New York State Department of Labor, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation and

Saratoga County Workforce Development. “We’re excited to welcome employers to the Saratoga Job Showcase, giving community members the opportunity to learn about the many careers available across our region,” said Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus. “If you’re considering a career change or searching for your next opportunity, this is the place to be.” The morning will also include a networking reception an hour prior to the event for attendees to mingle and get ready for the job showcase. “Empire State University is excited to host the third Saratoga Job Showcase and proud to partner with our co-host organizations to connect our students, alumni, and Capital Region job seekers with employers who are actively hiring,” said Anita DeCianni Brown, director of career and experiential learning services at Empire State University. “Events like this create meaningful opportunities to build professional connections, explore careers, and take the next step toward employment.” More information, including a full list of participating employers, is available at www.saratoga. org/jobshowcase.

Saratoga County History Center, Saratoga Pride and Pride Stories Collaborative are excited to host an upcoming virtual program, Lavender, Red, White, and Blue: Sites of LGBTQ Revolution in New York State. During this talk, and in accordance with the United States Semiquincentennial, Dr. Jeff Iovannone, an expert in LGBTQ heritage conservation, will move beyond standard narratives of American revolution and urban LGBTQ history to highlight sites of LGBTQ revolution across New York State. Taken collectively, these sites evidence New York State’s rich LGBTQ heritage, the contributions of LGBTQ people in shaping New York’s history, and the fact that LGBTQ and American history are one and the same. This talk will be held live on Zoom on August 27 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are free with

registration. Jeff Iovannone is a social historian from upstate New York who specializes in conserving LGBTQ history through the built environment. He holds a PhD in American Studies from the University at Buffalo and a Masters in Historic Preservation Planning and LGBTQ Studies from Cornell University, where he was awarded the Biddy Martin Graduate Prize for LGBTQ research. Iovannone currently works in the Survey and National Register Unit of the New York State Division for Historic Preservation. Saratoga Pride promotes the safety and well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community in Saratoga County by increasing visibility, building allyship and creating educational opportunities. Saratoga Pride’s yearround programming includes sports leagues, a book club,

support groups, networking, and educational programming. To learn more, visit www.saratogapride.com Pride Stories Collaborative is a community-driven initiative dedicated to uncovering, preserving, and sharing LGBTQIA+ stories of Saratoga Springs and surrounding communities. The Collaborative fosters intergenerational dialogue, community storytelling, and public engagement to make visible the lives, spaces, and experiences that have shaped the region’s LGBTQIA+ past. Founding partners include Saratoga Pride, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, Skidmore College, SUNY Empire State University, and the Saratoga Springs Public Library www.saratogapride. com/stories/ Tickets and more information are available online at brooksidemuseum.org

Food

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

The Art of Eating

with the Seasons A Summer Feast

HIGH ROCK PARK SATURDAYS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.

by Andrea Grom for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Andrea Grom.

s a farmer, I know how much work goes into growing the abundance of food at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Your farmers labor long hours cultivating and planting their fields, tending their animals, and harvesting and washing all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables that grace their tables every week. By coming to the market and eating with the seasons, you honor the efforts of your farmers and are nourished by food grown with love and care. Fresh produce harvested at its peak is bursting with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Fruits like tomatoes, peaches, melons and berries typically have a higher brix value (a measure of sweetness) in the summer. Seasonal foods are flavorful, healthy and vibrant. Summer produce like corn, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, sweet onions, and cucumbers are plentiful right now. Be on the lookout for specials! Some vendors may offer moderate discounts when buying in bulk, such as tomatoes for sauce or cucumbers for pickling. Canning, freezing and dehydrating are great ways to preserve the harvest for

YIELDS: 4 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 35 min

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market • 4 ears of sweet corn*, shucked

¼” thick

• 1 cucumber*, sliced

• 4 Tablespoons canola or safflower oil

• 1 ripe tomato*, sliced and/ or a handful of cherry tomatoes

• Little Somethin’ Somethin’ seasoning* from Muddy Trails Jerky Co. to taste

• 1 sweet red pepper*, sliced

• Your favorite grilled meat* (optional–lamb, pork, chicken, beef, or fresh fish)

• 1 head of lettuce*, cut or torn into pieces or a bag of salad mix • 3 eggplants (long Asian or bells)*, sliced crosswise

• 1 watermelon* or cantaloupe*, seeded and sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:

future enjoyment. Seafood and meat are seasonal as well. In the northeast, bluefin tuna, swordfish, black sea bass, flounder and lobster are readily available in the summer. Additionally, be on the lookout for grill-ready fresh chicken. Quickly-defrosted products like burger patties, sausages, steaks and cutlets are perfect accompaniments to summer favorites like corn-on-the cob, cucumber salad, and sliced tomatoes. It can take some creativity,

flexibility and an adventurous spirit to incorporated more seasonal foods in your diet, but the benefits are vast. Your farmers and your taste-buds will thank you! The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Wednesdays, 3–6 PM, and Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM, at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga, and Mondays, 2–5 PM in Clifton Park. Visit www.saratogafarmersmarket.org to sign up for the weekly newsletter and follow the market on Facebook and Instagram.

1. If you have a grill, preheat on a medium flame, or preheat your oven to 500 F on broil and place the oven rack on the second level from the top. Line a couple of sheet pans with parchment paper if using your broiler. 2. Brush slice eggplant with oil and season each side with the Little Somethin’ Somethin’ seasoning or salt and pepper. Grill or broil for 7-10 minutes per side until lightly browned and tender. Grill your favorite meat if desired. 3. While the eggplant is cooking, slice your salad veggies and arrange on a plate. 4. Boil water in a large stock pot, add corn and boil for a max of 3 minutes. 5. Serve everything all at once and enjoy a few slices of melon for dessert. Recipe and recipe photo by Andrea Grom

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

Food

GIFT OF

Fruicuterie Board

Happiness

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends ! This time of the year is filled with events of having family and friends visiting, or our own traveling and includes finding gifts for those who have done something special or bringing a taste of our hometown to others. Whether you’re shopping for a neighbor or a friend, or family member who has visited, a locally made gift has value beyond the price tag. Local gifts can remind the recipient of some of their favorite memories of their travels or represent the beauty or culture of their hometown. One item that is useful and beautiful to give is a hardwood cutting board. At Compliments to the Chef, we love wood cutting boards! Good hard woods such as oak, maple, walnut, ash, and cherry are tough cutting surfaces that have been used for centuries to cut food or butcher meat on. Early man just cut down any old tree to butcher and cut meat on but quickly realized that soft woods got people sick. A good cutting board properly maintained can last a life time and they are safer than plastic which if it isn’t sanitized or left wet can actually harbor bacteria. Some of the reasons for this are: 1. Plastic is not waterabsorbent, so it stays wet longer, which means longer bacterial survival. 2. Wood is waterabsorbent, so it dries faster, which means shorter bacterial survival. 3. Wood contains natural antibiotic agents that retard bacterial growth. We carry beautiful handcrafted wood cutting boards made by Saratoga Springs Artisan Adam Cielinski. Choosing an Adam Cielinski wood cutting board can make

INGREDIENTS

a great “Saratoga” gift to bring to family or friends or it can be one for your own home. Bring one as a housewarming or thank you gift or choose from one that may reflect a special love or hobby of a person you are buying for. They are simply beautiful and functional. Adam’s boards are part of Saratoga Springs Art History. They are each different and no two are exactly the same. We have boards shaped like horse heads, owls, guitars, violins, hearts, cats, dogs, handled serving boards, and smaller boards. He also makes large cutting blocks that are great for larger items. The good news is they are reasonably priced too. Wood cutting boards have been in my family for generations and we hand them down. Stop in and pick up a piece of Saratoga History and have something that you can hand down in your family. A little advice on their care: 1. Dry the board immediately after (hand) washing, and 2. Once a month, rub the board with oil, to keep it water-repellent and warp-free. Apply a coat of warm foodsafe mineral oil, let soak in, and then wipe off the excess. Scratches can be sanded out then re-oiled. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether

tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. In the process, people usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, gratitude also helps people connect to something larger than themselves as individuals — to other people, nature, or a higher power. Stop by Compliment’s to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs. Give that gift that gives the gift of happiness to someone special in your life. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.

• 4 ounces blue cheese, such as Danish Blue

• 4 handfuls of cherries

• 4 ounces aged goat cheese

• 2 peaches, thickly sliced

• 4 ounces Brie, such as President Brie • 4 ounces soft triple crème cheese • 4 ounces your choice of pub cheese

FRIDAY

8/14

• 3 apricots, thickly sliced • 3 plums, thickly sliced • 1 cup cubed watermelon • 1 cup cubed cantaloupe

• 3 golden kiwis, peeled and thickly sliced

• 1 cup blackberries

• 2 mangoes, peeled and diced • 4 small bunches of grapes

• 1 cup halved strawberries • 1 cup raspberries • 1 cup golden raspberries

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the cheeses on a large wood board or platter and let them sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until softened. Arrange the fruit in clusters around the cheese.

Recipe courtesy of purewow.com

Department of Aging and Youth Services

Aging & Youth Services

MONDAY

8/17

• 2 white peaches, thickly sliced

• 3 kiwis, peeled and thickly sliced

Take Care, John & Paula

unch

• 8 figs, quartered

• LS Ham & Swiss • Roast Pork w/ Cheese on Whole Grain Bun Gravy • Mustard • Mashed Potatoes • Black Bean & Corn Salad • Spinach • Tomato & Cucumber • WW Dinner Roll Salad • Applesauce • Applesauce

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

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• Chicken Salad on Whole Grain Bun • Rasta Pasta Salad • Marinated Vegetable Salad • Fresh Peach

• Tuna Noodle Casserole • Broccoli • Warm Berry Crisp • Corn Muffin

• Meatball Sub on Whole Grain Bun • Mixed Vegetables • Spinach • Pear Cup

Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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This Week’s Events: AUGUST 14-20 FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. A guided walking tour celebrating the rich history, glamour, and legendary stories of Saratoga Springs’ Gilded Age. Tour concludes at the Saratoga Springs History Museum inside the Canfield Casino. Participants should expect walking, standing, and some stairs. Tours run rain or shine. For tickets and information: www. discoversaratoga.org/saratogasprings-visitor-center/

food. Come see the contestant vehicles! Contestant entry fee is $20; Spectators are free. Net proceeds support the NYS Cerebral Palsy Home Services Program and the Elks National Foundation. Registration is from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and awards at 3:45 p.m. Rain Date is Sunday, August 16. For Information contact Brian Shelton at 518-956-1600.

American Legion Riders Post 490 Ride for Veterans 1 American Legion Rd. Stillwater | 9:30 a.m. A scenic 100-mile ride with BBQ dinner, prizes and raffles. Registration 9:30 a.m., kickstands up at noon. Cost $20.

Summer Ghost Tours

Casino Night

Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The 90-minute guided tours explore the eerie legends, mysterious encounters, and haunted history connected to one of Saratoga Springs’ most iconic landmarks. Guests will explore the historic rooms and halls of the Canfield Casino while hearing tales of its glamorous past, mysterious reputation, and stories that refuse to rest. For tickets and more information, visit https:// www.saratogahistory.org/ summer-ghost-tours-2026. Tours are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Museum and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). Join us for a night of high stakes and heart! Your bets will go a long way in supporting the legacy of horse racing and those who’ve given so much to the sport. Your ticket includes admission, food and beverage, and $250 worth of play. Several of the top jockeys in the sport are expected to attend, including Katie Davis, Christopher Elliott, Manny Franco, Flavien Prat, Jose Ortiz, and John Velazquez, among others. In addition to gaming, we will have a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Let’s roll the dice for a great cause! Tickets: https://1049a. blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/ Casino-Night-BenefitingNMRHOF-and-PDJF

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 20th Annual Car and Bike Show Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, music, 50/50 Raffles, and great

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton |

6:15 p.m. The is the last race in the series. To minimize habitat impact, entries are capped at 75 per event. Day-of entries will only be accepted if there is room. This is a low-key gathering topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information and to register, visit www. saratogastryders.org.

Second Annual Peach Festival Ballston Spa Farmer’s Market, Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Peach Festival will feature locally grown peaches and a variety of peach-inspired foods and drinks, including pies, iced tea, and other seasonal treats. Market shoppers can also find fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products and other offerings from local farmers, food producers, and artisans. The event will include live music and family-friendly activities throughout the morning, making it a fun stop for market regulars and anyone looking to spend a Saturday morning downtown.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Summer Sunday Strolls: Mom & Pops of the East Side Meet: The intersection of North and East Harrison St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join Carol Godette for a new walking tour. Stroll through a concentrated area of the East Side that once teemed with neighborhood shops and markets and learn about the history of these stores and their owners. More than milk and bread, these shops fostered entrepreneurship and a sense of community.

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Through her tireless research, Carol will bring not only the stores to life, but also the people behind their counters. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Limited to thirty participants. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call 518587-5030, visit our website, saratogapreservation. org, or email Dianne Winter, Development Director, at dwinter@ saratogapreservation.org.

Historic Van Schaick Mansion Open House 1 VanSchaick Avenue, Cohoes | 1 - 4 p.m. Open to the Public. Admission to the grounds and cemetery is free. Guided tours of the mansion will be available at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. for a suggested $5 donation. For more information, please visit our website at http:// www.vanschaickmansion. org or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ VanSchaickMansionProject/.

Three Sisters Festival Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa | 2 p.m. A Celebration of Native American Culture, honoring the rich traditions, history, and heritage of our local indigenous communities. Festival highlights include captivating stories and traditional Native American lore presented by renowned storyteller Joseph Bruchac, Ph.D., an exhibit of Native American crafts and artifacts, and a guided tour of Brookside’s Three Sisters Garden. Visitors can also enjoy a bake sale supporting the museum’s historically themed gardens, as well as freshly popped popcorn and refreshing herbal iced tea. Admission is free, but advance registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call 518-885-4000 or visit BrooksideMuseum.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Casino Night National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Museum and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). Join us for a night of high stakes and heart! Your bets will go a long way in supporting the legacy of horse racing and those who’ve given so much to the sport. Your ticket includes admission, food and beverage, and $250 worth of play. Several of the top jockeys in the sport are expected to attend, including Katie Davis, Christopher Elliott, Manny Franco, Flavien Prat, Jose Ortiz, and John Velazquez, among others. In addition to gaming, we will have a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Let’s roll the dice for a great cause! Tickets: https://1049a. blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/ Casino-Night-BenefitingNMRHOF-and-PDJF

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 The McKrells Concert Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center, 648 Route 42, Stillwater | Noon. Back by popular demand! The McKrells will once again bring their rousing brand of Bluegrass to top of the hill next to the visitor center. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the exhilarating sounds along with the beautiful and historic views. This program was made possible with support from the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.

Summer Concert Series – Fenimore Blues War Memoria in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Fenimore Blues, based in Saratoga Springs, performs an eclectic mix of blues, R&B, and rock. The powerful vocals of Sherian Nolan are backed by musicians on guitar, keyboards, saxophone, bass, and drums, with one band member also performing on accordion. The group’s varied repertoire draws inspiration from artists ranging from Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin to Santana and Tedeschi Trucks. In the event

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of rain, the concert will move to the covered back garden patio at the Heritage Area Visitor Center located at 297 Broadway.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Dunning Street Cemetery Walking Tour Dunning Street Cemetery | 10 a.m. Suggested donations for the tours are $10. Specific directions will be made available upon registration.10 a.m. Malta town historian Tom Willams will lead a walk-through Dunning Street Cemetery, visiting the gravesites of Revolutionary veterans and early residents of Malta. This event forms part of our Spotlight on Malta History series. Registration is available at the History Center’s website https:// brooksidemuseum.org/.

Pickin’s The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 1 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/ western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call Earl 518-3489922 with questions.

Sliced Turkey Brast Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Dinner: $15 (cash only).

Everything About E-Bikes Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Classes of

E-Bikes, laws, & more. The New York Bicycling Coalition will present everything you need to know about e-bikes: Is it OK to ride on any street? What about the sidewalks? What about trails? How old do you have to be to ride one? 518-371-8622 www. cphlibrary.org.

Astronomy Club 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. The presentation topic is “Basics of Astrophotography” presented by Rich Horsch. New attendees are welcome. Registration is requested by calling 518-882-6385.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Revolutionary Entertainment: A Magic Lantern Show Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 1 p.m. Join magic lantern performers Dawn Elliott and Joel Schlemowitz as they work with original magic lantern glass slides and projectors. Rediscover the wonder of this entrancing entertainment of the Revolutionary War era while also learning about the mechanics behind this illuminating art form. Experience lantern images of the American Revolution with text from Thomas Paine’s famous work Common Sense, special effects of George Wasington’s tomb, 18th century comic poetry, and more. www.grantcottage.org.

Town of Greenfield Farmer’s Market Middle Grove Town Park, 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 4 – 7 p.m. Every Thursday! Food trucks, live music, fresh produce, fresh flowers, candles, homemade breads, cookies, maple products, bounce houses, gift items, pickles, fresh lemonade, bird houses, Saratoga Mobile Library, jewelry, wreaths, woodworking, multiple dinner options, and so much more. Open to the public. Free admission.

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CALENDAR Upbeat on the Roof The Millstone Rounders On the Lawn Outside Tang Museum, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. The Millstone Rounders perform acoustic Americana that incorporates country, gospel, blues, trans-Atlantic fiddle breakdowns, and proto rock ’n’ roll. Performing on acoustic instruments around a single microphone, the group creates a sound that is both timelessly classic and thoroughly contemporary. Before each concert, Tang Art Educators will offer Crafts on the Grass: art-making kits for kids starting at 5:30 pm. A different craft will be available each week. All projects are suitable for children ages 5 and older, with adult supervision recommended. Materials will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Free and open to the public.

Writers Group Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 - 7:30 p.m. Meets the third Thursday every month. This is a time for writers of all abilities to develop skills through writing activities and to share pieces currently being worked on, whether poetry, short stories, or a story chapter. Sharing is a time of review, appreciation, and developmental encouragement. Interested writers are welcome to attend even without something to share, as they can participate in the activities and provide insight to others in the group. Register at 518-8826385.

Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Cost: $85 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga. com. Contact Claudette at 518–584-7592. Attire: Summer Festive.

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Women + Wealth Presented by The SHERO Fund. This full-day event is designed to spark meaningful conversations about the many forms of wealth women create throughout their lives. Through inspiring speakers, engaging discussions, practical takeaways, and intentional networking, we’ll explore how to build lives, careers, businesses, and communities that are both successful and sustainable. Tuesday, August 25, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall. For more information, visit https://sherofund.myflodesk. com/womensequalityday

Compost Workshop Join Pitney Meadows Community Farm and Sustainable Saratoga on Saturday August 22 from 1 -2:30 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Listen to a panel discussion and get your questions answered with local compost experts: Hope LaBonty, owner of Loving Earth Compost, Kelli Timbrook, Site Manager at Casella Resource Solutions, and Nick Klemczak, Executive Director of Schenectady County Soil & Water Conservation

District. Plus enjoy a tour of the Saratoga Springs Community Compost on the Pitney Meadow Community Farm grounds.

Mocktails in the Garden Celebrate the flavors of summer while supporting a great cause at Mocktails in the Garden, a fun and educational evening hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County on Wednesday, August 26, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa. The cost is $25 per person, and advance registration is required by August 19. To register, email Jessica Luse at jmh452@cornell.edu. Visit ccesaratoga.org for more information.

Pickle for the Ponies Monday, August 24, 4 – 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs Rec Center, located at 15 Vanderbilt Ave, Saratoga Springs. Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of friendly competition and community spirit! Pickle for the Ponies is back and better than ever, hosted by the Saratoga Springs Rec Center. Watch your favorite racetrack celebrities, including jockeys, trainers, and owners, team up with local community members for a lively and competitive pickleball tournament. Whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great time for a great cause! All proceeds support Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, helping both humans and horses heal, thrive, and find purpose beyond the track. For more information, visit www.thsaratoga.org/ picklefortheponies

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge 1 Elks Land, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/ Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Complimentary Beer & Wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, Silent Auction - 4 Seasons Basket Raffle - 50/50 raffle, Race Track t-shirt quilt,

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Navigating High Interest Rates: A Practical Guide for Households

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial

for Saratoga TODAY For years, consumers enjoyed an economic era defined by cheap borrowing. Today, that landscape looks entirely different. With the Federal Reserve holding benchmark rates steady between 3.50% and 3.75% to counter persistent inflation, borrowing costs remain elevated across the board. Mortgage averages hover around the mid-to-high 6% range, and everyday consumer loans carry heavy price tags that impact monthly budgets. For the average household, adapting to this environment requires a fundamental shift in how you manage debt, cash reserves, and long-term financial goals. Surviving and thriving in a higher-rate climate demands deliberate changes to your daily

financial habits. High interest rates act as a brake on the economy, designed to cool excessive spending and tame inflation. For consumers, this environment presents distinct financial friction alongside a few unique opportunities. On the negative side, financing major purchases is significantly more expensive than it was just a few years ago. Credit card APRs sit near historic highs, making revolving balances exceptionally dangerous to household cash flow. Meanwhile, home buyers face a 30-year fixed mortgage average of roughly 6.69%, which dampens housing market mobility, locks many current homeowners into their properties, and inflates monthly mortgage payments for new entrants. Conversely, savers finally benefit from a shift in monetary policy. Higher interest rates mean that cash parked in highyield savings accounts, money market funds, or short-term certificates of deposit generates meaningful returns. This dynamic rewards those who prioritize liquidity and capital preservation. Thriving in a higher-rate climate requires proactive management rather than passive acceptance. Consider implementing these four strategic pillars:

• Aggressively Target Toxic Debt: Variable-rate debt, such as credit cards and home equity lines of credit, should be your primary target. Because these rates adjust upward automatically with the broader economy, paying them off quickly yields a guaranteed return equal to the interest rate saved. Eliminating this liability is mathematically superior to most conservative investment returns. • Optimize Your Cash Yield: Do not leave your emergency fund in a traditional brick-and-mortar bank paying near-zero interest. Move liquid savings to high-yield vehicles to ensure your emergency cash keeps pace with the broader economy. Every dollar should be working for you. • Rethink Major Purchases: When purchasing a home or vehicle, focus heavily

on the total cost rather than relying on monthly payment structures. If you must borrow in a 6% to 7% mortgage environment, consider making a larger down payment to lower your principal exposure or planning for potential refinancing down the line if economic conditions shift. • Audit Fixed Commitments: High borrowing costs cascade quietly into everyday goods and services as businesses pass down their own financing expenses to the consumer. Regular budget audits protect your cash flow from this silent inflation creep. Beyond immediate budgeting and debt management, higher benchmark rates alter how you should view investment portfolios. When risk-free assets like Treasury bills and certificates of deposit pay over 4% or 5%, the hurdle rate for riskier

investments rises. Equities must work harder to justify their risk premium. Investors should work closely with their Certified Financial Planner® profession to re-examine their asset allocation and ensure that fixedincome holdings are pulling their weight. At the same time, maintaining a disciplined, longterm perspective remains vital. Market cycles fluctuate, and trying to time interest rate cuts or economic peaks often results in costly missteps. Navigating this economic cycle requires patience and discipline. While markets continuously speculate on the timing of future central bank policy pivots, true financial resilience comes from focusing strictly on the variables you can control. By systematically eliminating high-interest liabilities, making your emergency cash work harder, and evaluating every debt commitment with a critical eye, you can turn a challenging macroeconomic climate into an opportunity to build a structurally stronger, more resilient household balance sheet. Stephen Kyne, CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs. Sterling Manor Financial, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. This article contains forwardlooking statements and opinions based on information available at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice.

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Transfer on Death Deeds in New York Developments in the Last Two Years

by Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. for Saratoga TODAY New York’s transfer on death deed law went into effect on July 19, 2024 – a little over two years ago. Shortly after the statute went into effect, I wrote an article describing this new type of deed. Now that two years have passed, I thought it would be useful to reflect on how the use of the transfer on death deed has developed. Below you will find a refresher on what a transfer on death deed (TOD deed) is and how it works. In addition, I will explain the things we have learned from two years of using this new estate planning option. What is a TOD Deed? A TOD Deed allows you to give your property to a beneficiary, but to delay the vesting of their interest until after your death. Upon your death, the property is owned by the beneficiary, and no court proceeding is required to facilitate their ownership. You may also revoke the deed at any time before your death. Is the TOD Deed notarized? Yes. A TOD Deed needs to be signed before a notary public and two witnesses. This is different than a typical real estate deed, which needs to be signed before a notary public but does not need to be witnessed. The fact that two witnesses are needed, but not needed for other types of deeds, is an important point. If you try to draft a TOD deed without proper legal assistance, you may miss the additional step of having it witnessed by two people. In the event you make that mistake, a court would likely find the deed invalid.

Is the TOD Deed recorded? Yes. Like all deeds, the TOD Deed should be recorded in the County Clerk’s Office where the real property is located. Initially, it was thought that the two tax forms that usually accompany a deed recording would have to be filed with the deed. Those forms are the RP-5217 and the TP-584. One thing we have learned in the last two years is that those two forms do not need to be filed with a TOD deed. As a result, the filing and recording fees for a deed – which usually total around $200.00 – are in fact lower. The recording fee for a TOD deed is generally around $65.00. Why do a TOD deed? The TOD Deed is a simple way to transfer property to a beneficiary after you die, without the need to have a Surrogate’s Court proceeding or creating a living trust. Also, since the beneficiary is obtaining the property after your death, they will get a step-up in tax basis to the value as of the time of your death. Does it affect my estate? This is an interesting issue that has developed in the last two years. There is a provision of the TOD statute that says if your probate estate is insolvent, then the property subject to the TOD deed could be used to pay claims or allowances against your estate. What does this mean for the property? It means that if a decedent’s probate estate (the estate controlled by the decedent’s Last Will and Testament) does not have enough money to pay all the claims and allowances against the estate, then there could be a lien against the real estate conveyed by the TOD deed.

How much of a problem is this? It may be no problem at all, because if the probate estate is not insolvent, then there would be no potential lien against the real property conveyed by the TOD deed. An insolvent probate estate is an estate that has more claims and allowances against it than there are assets in the probate estate to satisfy them. The practical problem this presents is that if you transfer your home to your child, your child may want to sell it after you die. When your child goes to sell the home, the buyer will likely want to get title insurance on the purchase. Since this lien issue may exist, the buyer of the home may not be able to get title insurance and the sale would not close. Is there a way to deal with this? Since this issue is relatively

new, some title insurance companies may not even raise it as a problem. If they do, title insurance companies have historically been willing to issue title insurance for the sale of a home if they are provided with affidavits from the seller assuring them that the potential lien problem is not an issue with regard to this particular property. Any other considerations? A TOD deed is an estate planning option that, like all estate planning, should be reviewed periodically. By periodically, I mean every five years or when there is an important change in your life, i.e. a death in the family or the desire to change death beneficiaries of your assets. As a result, if you do a TOD deed, you should periodically review whether you want to

keep the deed as is or potentially make a change. TOD deeds have been a welcome addition to estate planning options available over the last two years, and we will continue to keep track of developments related to them. As always, you should consult an experienced estate planning attorney to understand what estate planning options are best for you and your family. Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Shareholder with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Over his twenty-nine years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at (518)584-5205, mdorsey@oalaw.com and www. oalaw.com.

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Getting ready to take the next step by Kate Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY “MOTHERING BOYS” I’m in exactly the same spot I was in when I wrote this two years ago, getting ready to send another boy off to college. This is the hardest part — these summer months of getting ready for his absence! Once he’s there, everything will smooth out and be fine, I’m sure of it. But getting there is something else! Happy back-toschool to all of you! I recently read an article that contained the phrase “soiling the nest,” which caught my eye because it was used to explain behavior by collegebound kids the summer before their freshman year. Since I’m currently in one of those summers, as I was two years ago and will be again every two years going forward until the end of time (or so it seems), behavior that is common enough among that group to have a term attached to it is interesting to me. As I understood it, this particular term is used to explain difficult behavioral issues that might pop up or increase in the college-bound child during that final summer at home.

I imagine it can be used to describe similar issues in any person of that age, college bound or not — any person on the cusp of a new life and all that that means; any person who is closing a door on all that he or she ever knew. These behaviors might be the person’s way of dealing with this new life transition — “soiling” what’s left behind as a way of making it easier to leave behind. Funny enough, when I read that, it wasn’t my own kids that came to mine, but me, myself! I distinctly remember going through something like this when I was their age. I’m not even sure my parents would agree with me on this point — I was blessed with a basically easy temperament, and I really didn’t cause my parents trouble, but I do remember feeling “itchy” both before heading to college and before getting married. This “itchiness” was definitely a mix of terror and sadness at leaving behind beloved and comfortable stages of my life on the one hand, and terror and eagerness to see what the next stage would bring. I wanted all the benefits of being grown up without actually being grown up. This tension often made me feel annoyed, irritated, and more impatient than usual with the people closest to me. I mostly just

wanted to be left alone — I didn’t want to deal with the inescapable demands of relationships, nor the responsibilities that come with being a member of a household, nor even the responsibilities of having a job. Mostly, I wanted to sleep. I’ve always worked through things in my mind while sleeping, and when I’m feeling very overwhelmed, I start to feel very tired, like I can’t keep my eyes open. “Wake me when it’s over!” might be an accurate way of explaining what my mind and body start yelling when things get stressful. I haven’t really seen “soiling the nest” from my college boys, but this idea of “working through things” in various ways is definitely something I’ve noticed. I remember during the summer before my oldest left for college, he amped up his running. He’d always been a runner — he ran Cross Country and track in high school and kept it up during the off seasons as well — but that summer I saw a new intensity. Before, his normal might have been to run a few miles every other day or so. Sometimes he’d do it every day. He wouldn’t usually run more than five miles at a time, though once a week or so he’d throw in a long run. But that summer, it seemed to

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me that he was averaging ten miles a day, every single day. He would just *go* and I wouldn’t see him for hours. He’d run the three miles from our house to the state park as a warmup, then run a couple varsity loops (about three miles each), then run home as a cool down — and sometimes go out again later for another run! From the outside, he just looked like any committed runner, but I could practically see the wheels turning in his head, fueling his runs. His mind was using his legs to try to work through it all. I knew that he’d made the transition to college and adjusted well when he stopped running so much later that fall and winter. My second boy isn’t a runner, but I see his mind churning through things as well. He’s taking a lot of walks — long walks alone in addition to nightly walks with his dad. I’m seeing an increase in computer time — earbuds in, computer open in front of him, often laughing out loud at whatever YouTube video he just watched. I’m seeing an increase in a desire to avoid talking about anything to do with college — no, he doesn’t want to weigh in on towel colors; no, he doesn’t know what kind of school supplies he’d like; no, he doesn’t want to print out his fall schedule. I’m seeing an increase in sleepiness and general exhaustion

— just like his mama. It’s killing him to hear of things his brothers will be doing in the fall that he won’t be here for, and he is not happy that we keep telling him he can’t come home every weekend. At the same time, though, he definitely feels like high school is a thing of the past. If it weren’t the summer before college, these kinds of behaviors would be concerning to me, and you can be sure I’ll keep an eye on them to make sure that they even out once he gets acclimated to school, but all summer I’ve been thinking about how there are documented summer-before-college changes in behavior — some of which have been called “soiling the nest” — and I remember my own out-of-character behavior from that time, and my oldest running his heart out, and I assure myself this is a necessary part of the process. It’s not easy growing up! It’s not easy growing up for kids, and it’s not easy for mamas, either. That’s a common back-to-school thought, though, isn’t it?! I hope this new school year and all the new growing-up things that come with it go as peacefully as possible for all of you and your little ones. Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 21, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, and 7. Email her at kmtowne23@ gmail.com.

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Tennis Elbow Treatment: HOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE CAN HELP YOU RECOVER

by Dr. Matt Smith, DC for Saratoga TODAY Tennis elbow is a common source of elbow pain that affects people from all walks of life—not just tennis players. Whether you spend your day working at a computer, using tools, lifting objects, playing recreational sports, or performing repetitive arm movements, you may develop irritation and weakness in the tendons on the outside of your elbow. At our clinic, we often see patients who have been dealing with persistent elbow pain that interferes with work, exercise, and everyday activities. The good news is that most cases of tennis elbow respond well to conservative care focused on reducing stress on the injured tissues, improving movement, and rebuilding strength. What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral elbow tendinopathy, occurs when the tendons that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow become irritated and overloaded. These tendons help control wrist and hand movements, especially gripping and lifting. Repetitive stress can lead to small changes within the tendon that cause pain, reduced strength, and decreased tolerance for normal activities. Common causes include: • Repetitive gripping or lifting • Computer and desk work • Manual labor and tool use • Racquet sports • Weight training • Gardening or household activities Common Symptoms of Tennis Elbow Patients with tennis elbow often report: • Pain on the outside of the elbow • Tenderness near the outer elbow bone

• Weak grip strength • Pain when lifting a cup, suitcase, or tools • Discomfort with wrist extension or gripping activities • Forearm tightness or fatigue Symptoms often develop gradually and may become more noticeable over time if the underlying movement patterns and tissue stress are not addressed. How Chiropractic Care Can Help Tennis Elbow Effective treatment focuses on more than simply reducing pain. The goal is to improve how the elbow, wrist, forearm, shoulder, and surrounding muscles work together. A comprehensive treatment plan may include: 1. Activity Modification and Education One of the first steps in recovery is identifying the activities that are irritating the tendon and making appropriate adjustments. Your provider may recommend: • Modifying repetitive tasks • Improving lifting and gripping techniques • Adjusting workstation setup • Taking movement breaks throughout the day • Gradually returning to sports or exercise Avoiding all activity is usually not necessary. Instead, the goal is to find the right balance between protecting the tendon and keeping it active. 2. Manual Therapy Hands-on treatment may help improve mobility and reduce discomfort in the tissues surrounding the elbow and forearm. Depending on your condition, treatment may include: • Soft tissue techniques • Joint mobilization • Muscle release techniques • Stretching and mobility work Improving movement in the elbow, wrist, and surrounding joints can reduce unnecessary stress on the irritated tendon. 3. Therapeutic Exercise Exercise is one of the most important components of longterm recovery. Tendons respond best to gradual, progressive loading. A rehabilitation program may include: Forearm stretching • Helps improve flexibility and reduce tension through the wrist

and elbow muscles. Grip strengthening • Helps restore strength and endurance for daily activities. Eccentric wrist exercises • Controlled lowering exercises that gradually improve tendon capacity and tolerance. Shoulder and upper-body strengthening • Improves overall movement mechanics and reduces excessive strain on the elbow. Exercises should be progressed carefully based on your symptoms and functional goals. 4. Pain Management Strategies Early in recovery, managing symptoms can help patients stay active while tissues heal. Common home strategies include: • Ice after activities that increase pain • Heat for stiffness before movement • Temporary use of an elbow strap during aggravating activities • Over-the-counter pain medication when appropriate and medically safe Your provider can help determine which options are best for your situation. Home Exercises for Tennis Elbow A simple home program may include:

Wrist Extensor Stretch 1. Extend your affected arm with your palm facing downward. 2. Gently pull your fingers toward your body with your opposite hand. 3. Hold for 20–30 seconds. 4. Repeat several times daily. Eccentric Wrist Extension 1. Rest your forearm on a table with your hand hanging off the edge. 2. Use your opposite hand to lift the wrist upward. 3. Slowly lower the wrist back down. 4. Perform controlled repetitions with light resistance. Consistency matters more than intensity. Tendons typically improve with gradual, repeated exposure to strengthening exercises. How Long Does Tennis Elbow Take to Improve? Recovery time depends on several factors, including how long symptoms have been present, activity demands, and consistency with treatment. Some patients notice improvement within a few weeks, while chronic cases may require several months of progressive rehabilitation. Tendons often heal more slowly than muscles, so patience and proper progression are important. When Should You See a Chiropractor ? Consider an evaluation if:

• Elbow pain is limiting your daily activities • Symptoms have lasted more than several weeks • Your grip strength is decreasing • Pain returns every time you resume normal activity • You are unsure which exercises are safe • You want to prevent the problem from becoming chronic A thorough evaluation can identify contributing factors and create a treatment plan tailored to your goals. Don’t Let Elbow Pain Limit Your Life Tennis elbow can be frustrating, especially when it affects work, hobbies, and simple daily tasks. With the right combination of movement modification, hands-on care, and progressive strengthening, most people can return to the activities they enjoy. If you are experiencing persistent elbow pain, a chiropractic evaluation can help identify the cause of your symptoms and guide you toward a safe, effective recovery plan Dr Matt smith has been a chiropractor in Saratoga Springs for forty years, He and his daughter, Dr Kevy Smith Minogue practice at 50 Seward Street. Online appointments can be made at WWW. MySaratogaChiropractor.Com

Arts & Entertainment

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Book Signing with Local Authors at Impressions of Saratoga Impressions of Saratoga is welcoming children’s book authors Bridget Farry and Margot Tohn on Sunday, August 16th, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Both books and authors foster the love of dogs and the lessons they teach us in everyday life. Local author Bridget Farry started Paw Print Books with a simple mission: to inspire young readers while giving back to the world we all share. Her awardwinning debut children’s book, “Cooper’s Campervan Adventures: Montana,” is based on the real-life adventures of her rescue dog, Cooper. The story is packed with his fun-filled adventures from his time in Montana that teach us to dream big, be curious, and discover the

magic in the world around us, with a gentle lesson to help protect nature. That mission extends beyond the pages of her books. Passionate about animals and the environment, Bridget donates a portion of every book purchase to animal rescue organizations and climate change initiatives, helping make a positive impact for future generations. Joining Bridget is Margot Tohn, another local author. “Murray Goes to the Playground” invites young readers into the delightful world of Murray, a confident and lovable Sheepadoodle with a heart full of curiosity. In this debut picture book from The Murray Tails series, Murray and his beloved Lady, aka Margot Tohn, venture into a bustling New York City

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dog park, where Murray discovers the ups and downs of making friends. Through playful encounters with pups of all shapes and sizes, Murray learns that while not everyone may want to be your

friend, there’s always someone who does. With vibrant storytelling and a gentle message of perseverance and

kindness, this joyful tale is perfect for children ages 3–7 who are beginning to navigate the world of friendships.

Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market to Host Second Annual Peach Festival Ballston Spa— The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will celebrate summer with its Second Annual Peach Festival on Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa. The Peach Festival will feature locally grown peaches and a variety of peach-inspired foods and drinks, including pies, iced tea and other seasonal treats. Market shoppers can also find fresh produce, baked goods, handmade products, and other

offerings from local farmers, food producers, and artisans. The event will include live music and family-friendly activities throughout the morning, making it a fun stop for market regulars and anyone looking to spend a Saturday morning downtown. The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is organized by the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) and is held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through October 3.

“We’re excited to bring the Peach Festival back for a second year,” said BSBPA secretary, Steve Miraglia. “It’s a great way to celebrate the season, support our local farmers and vendors, and enjoy everything the market has to offer.” The public is invited to attend the Peach Festival on August 15. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.ballston.org or follow the BSBPA and Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market on social media at @ BSBPA and @bspafarmersmarket.

(Courtesy of Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association)

Week of August 14 - August 20, 2026

Galway Mural Pays Homage to Community

Farmland Mural with Community Members (Aidan Clark)

Woodlands Mural on the Right Side of the Building (Courtesy of Aidan Clark)

by Aidan Clark Saratoga TODAY

On Tuesday afternoon community members gathered at Galway Nature Preserve for a mural unveiling on Saratoga Preserving Land and Nature’s (PLAN) stewardship resource center. The mural was funded by a grant from Saratoga Arts. “We’re hoping to have both sides and the front to represent the three pillars of land that Saratoga PLAN conserves, which is woodlands, farmlands, and wetlands,” said Stewardship Manager, Magnolia Roosa. Long time Galway resident Sallie Way was the commissioned artist for the project. Last year Way painted the right side of the building to represent the woodlands, this year the front facing mural represents the farmlands of Galway. Way started conceptualizing the mural last winter in anticipation of a renewed grant from Saratoga Arts. “I looked into a lot of the archival photographs that the library has, the farmer is inspired by one of the photographs of James Donnan,” Way said. The barn is inspired by Donnandale farm, a sixth-generation family farm founded by James Donnan. On the right side of the mural are Christmas trees representing beloved local business, Bob’s Trees. “This was quite an

undertaking, a little ambitious, but it really came together,” Way said. “I think I’m most happy with all the connections that I made throughout the process.” Galway high school seniors helped Way paint the mural and local dog walkers and hikers stopped while Way and her crew were battling the august heat to complete the mural. One hiker even played his Guitar for the volunteers. The Galway Nature Preserve is overseen by Saratoga PLAN and contains about two and a half miles of trails and almost 50 acres of conserved forest land. Check out the mural and trail system at 2519 Crane Road, Galway, NY.

Arts & Entertainment

Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement in Upstate New York The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is proud to present a program focusing on the musical legacy of the Anti-Rent movement in Upstate New York. Upstate New York’s Anti-Rent Movement is considered the last struggle over feudalism in the United States. Tenant farmers in the Hudson-Mohawk region engaged in organized protest throughout the 1840s to contest monopoly ownership of the land they worked. Arguing their cause in newspapers, on broadsides, and at rallies, their aspirations also took shape in poetry and song. During this presentation, taking place on August 30 at 2 p.m., discussion of this major 19th-century reform movement will be interspersed with Anti-Rent songs from broadsides and newspapers. More than twenty sets of lyrics (and one instrumental composition) were written at various stages of the conflict. Some of their musical sources, such as “Old Dan Tucker” and “Bruce’s Address,” are still well known. Each song offers insight into the role vernacular music played in one of the nineteenth century’s major social reform movements. This is the first book to gather the poetry and corresponding tunes into one publication. Nancy Newman is Professor in the Department of Music and Theatre and Joint Faculty in the Department of

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the State University of New York at Albany. She is the author of Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement as well Good Music for a Free People: The Germania Musical Society

in Nineteenth-Century America. This event is free with registration and is presented with the support of Adirondack Trust Company. Tickets and more information are available online at brooksidemuseum.org.

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PMB 335 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2026. 17699 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: Besa Cleaning Co. LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 23, 2026. 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 39 Weston Drive Clifton Park, NY. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2026. 17711 Notice of Formation of DBR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/26/2026. 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: 30 Gates Avenue, Apt. B, Victory Mills, NY 12884. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2026. 17729 Notice of formation of Horse Racing Kings, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on July 1, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: James Hakewill, 11 Primrose Circle, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose is to perform any lawful act or activity. 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7,

8/14, 8/21/2026. 17734 Notice of Formation of THE SARATOGA CONNECTION CO. LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/30/2026. 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: 3 Pamela Ln., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026. 17730 Notice of Formation of HOUSE OF PALOMINO LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/30/2026. 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: 418 Broadway, STE R, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026. 17732 Notice of Filing of Application of Authority in New York by One Connect, LLC, Application of Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on July 13, 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 1110 81st Street, South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707. Purpose: any lawful activity. 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2026. 17741 Notice of Formation of ASHLEYHUDY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the

Secretary of State of New York on 06/06/2026 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: 68 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12886. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2026. 17736 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - The name of the LLC is KBJ Partners LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 7/2/26. The LLC office is located in Saratoga County. The NY Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the address a copy shall be mailed is 12 Arbor Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The LLC is managed by a member. The purpose of the LLC is any lawful business. 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/2026. 17742 Notice of Formation of JL FARM AND TACK LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/14/2026. 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: 4702 Sacandaga Rd., Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17753 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Oakshire One LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of

New York (“SSNY”) on July 2, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. Street address: 113 Canal Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 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 Oakshire One LLC at 113 Canal Road, Clifton Park, New York, United States 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17760 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Oakshire Holding LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on July 2, 2026. Office location: Saratoga County. Street address: 113 Canal Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 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 Oakshire Holding LLC at 113 Canal Road, Clifton Park, New York, United States 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17761 Notice of Formation of CORE ESSENCE COACHING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/16/2026 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: 198 NORTHERN PINES ROAD GANSEVOORT NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17768 Notice of registration of

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BE Design Studio, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/16/2026. 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. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17774 Notice of Formation of L’Ardeen Crafts LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/15/2026 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: 196 Arrowwood Place Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17775 Notice of Formation of Northern Lake George Boat Tours LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/18/2026. 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: 31 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Boat Tours in Hague on Lake George. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17773 Notice of registration of Saratoga Compliance Solutions, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/13/2026. 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. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17777 Notice of registration of Saratoga Insurance Solutions, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary

of State of New York on 05/13/2026. 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. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17778 Notice of Formation of ZNHQ VENTURES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/19/2026. 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: 12 TEAKWOOD DR, CLIFTON PARK, NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17782 Notice of Formation of HALLENBECK SECURITY SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/20/2025 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: PO Box 32, Round Lake, NY 12151. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28/2026. 17787 Notice of Formation of DCG Hospitality Management, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on July 20, 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 c/o 800 Route 146, Ste 240, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: any lawful activity. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17785 Packett Tape & Supply LLC filed w/ SSNY 7/9/26. Off. in Saratoga Co. Process served to SSNY - desig. as agt. of LLC & mailed to Accumera LLC, 911 Central Ave, #101, Albany, NY 12206. Any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21,

8/28, 9/4/2026. 17800 C&C Insulation & Supply LLC filed w/ SSNY 7/9/26. Off. in Saratoga Co. Process served to SSNY - desig. as agt. of LLC & mailed to Accumera LLC, 911 Central Ave, #101, Albany, NY 12206 Any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17801 Impact Firing Technologies, LLC filed w/ SSNY 7/13/26. Off. in Saratoga Co. Process served to SSNY - desig. as agt. of LLC & mailed to the LLC, 100 Castleberry Ct, Unit 318, Milford, OH 45150. Any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17802 Remark Pitts LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/15/26. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 12 Fire Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: General. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17804 Notice of Formation of Moreau Web LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/14/26. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 39 Oak View Dr, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17803 Notice of Formation of PRIVATO LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/25/2026. 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 registered agent: LEGALZOOM USCA, INC. Suite 238, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17812 Notice of Formation of Gib’s Garage LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/25/2026. 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: 33 Phillips Rd, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17819 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SaraBel Properties LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/17/2026. 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, 9 Prospect Dr., Saratoga Spring, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17811 Notice of Formation of 1 Halyard Court LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/09/2017. 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: 429 Cherry St, Apt. 10, Newton, MA 02465 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17814 Notice of Formation of CVIEW MOBILE MEDIA LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/01/2026. 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: 20 Oakwood Blvd, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026. 17815 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. NAME: BGS FINE FINISH, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/25/2026. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has

been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at: 28 Oak Brook Commons, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17826 Notice of Formation of a Professional Limited Liability Company. Name: Amanda Smith NP IN PSYCHIATRY, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/06/2026. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the PLLC: 9 Grey Birch Trail, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4/2026. 17827 Viking RE Holding LLC filed w/ SSNY 7/21/26. Off. in Saratoga Co. Process served to SSNY - desig. as agt. of LLC & mailed to the LLC, 12 Enterprise Ave, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Any lawful purpose. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026.17855 Notice of Formation of Toe of Ledges, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/24/2026. Office location: 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: 3790 Albatross Street, San Diego, CA 92103. Purpose: Any lawful purpose 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026. 17854 Notice is hereby given that a license, number NA-0343-26205687 for beer, wine, cider and liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, cider and liquor at retail in a hotel under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 3368 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, Saratoga County 12866 for on premises consumption. TOGA Hotel, LLC & MCMC2 LLC Homewood Suites Saratoga

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9/4, 9/11/2026. 17868 Notice of Formation of ABSOLUTE STABLES 5 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/02/2026. Office location: 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: 1342 Route 9P Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026. 17869 Notice of Formation of Golden Birch LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/07/2026. Office location: 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: 204 Patriot Hill Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026. 17880 Notice of formation of Arttex Group, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 06/23/2026. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Schenectady. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 4 Emma Lane Ste 402, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11/2026. 17885 Notice of Formation of Maxed Out Construction, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/20/2026 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: 21 Garrett Lane, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/14, 8/21,

8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17884

8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17912

8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17919

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Dax Window Cleaning LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/02/2026. 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 the process to the LLC, 9 King Fisher Lane Apt 9E, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17890

Notice of Application for Authority for BPC Insurance Services Newco A, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/24/2026 . 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. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17916

Notice of Application for Authority for BPC Insurance Services Newco E, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/24/2026. 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. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17920

Notice of Application for Authority for BPC Insurance Services Newco B, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/24/2026. 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. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17917

Notice of Application for Authority for BPC Insurance Services Newco F, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/24/2026. 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. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17921

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Formation of 146 Maple St LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/10/26. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 14 Granite Lake Drive, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17909

Notice of Application for Authority for BPC Insurance Services Newco C, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/24/2026. 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. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17918

Notice of Formation of Upstate Mobile Mechanic Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/27/2026 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: 54 CLIFTON STREET, APT 2 WATERFORD, NY, 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Application for Authority for BPC Insurance Services Newco D, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/24/2026. 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.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Saratoga Elite Party Rentals LLC. Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 09/10/2025. Office location: County of Saratoga. Purpose: Any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 22 Mallory Way, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18/2026. 17895

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, August 27, 2026 for Behavioral Health Risk Monitoring and Provider Coordination Software as per specification 26-RFP-MHBHMS-2. Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Wednesday, August 12, 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 Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 08/14/2026, 17914

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Manny Franco Wins 6, Todd Pletcher Wins 6,000, Sovereignty Reigns Supreme in Whitney

by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY Saratoga Race Course had another week of superb performances and career milestones as Jockey Manny Franco won 6 races on Friday, including 5 straight races. As popular as he is talented, Franco received loud cheers from the crowd both entering and leaving the paddock after his 5th win. Saturday saw Todd Pletcher patiently wait through a long 14

race Whitney Day card to notch his 6,000th career win as a trainer in the dusky finale. There are few superlatives left for his remarkable career and gentlemanly manner both in victory and defeat. As impressive as those achievements were, the weekend belonged to Sovereignty who scored the first victory of his fouryear-old campaign. The win came over his favorite Saratoga surface with his usual late run over a very talented field. The victory validated the decision by his connections to keep him in training in 2026. Sovereignty is now slated to face the other-worldly Forever Young in the Jockey Club Gold Cup to open the new Belmont’s on September 18th. If all goes well, he will follow with the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland on Halloween. While Sovereignty won the race, it was the runner up, the filly Nitrogen, who won hearts. Her gutsy effort dispatched favorite Magnitude early in the race and

after “doing the dirty work” she hung on gamely for second. She lost nothing in defeat. The Whitney Stakes topped a stellar card put forth by the New York Racing Association who should be commended for the day. The warm temperatures tested both equine and human constitutions, but the large crowd moved easily through the traditional grandstand and the high-end 1863 Club with neither betting nor concession lines difficult to navigate. The day seemed to truly be a celebration of talented horseflesh competing on the large stage – racing as it should be.

Strange Doings

- This column previously urged the use of technology to display a dead heat immediately upon the posting of the winners. On Saturday this was done in a muchimproved manner. (It also was the quickest determination of a dead heat in most fans’ memory). - Sunday’s card saw two runaway performances at long odds by Florida owner/trainer Ernesto Ochoa. The victories bookended a $14,500 Pick 4 payout and were part of a $319,000 scoop of the Pick 5. - Irad Ortiz suffered a foot injury, first reported as an ankle injury on Saturday that sidelined him Sunday. He is hoping to return Wednesday. - Horsemen are privately

complaining that they are seeing hoof issues with horses that run out of the Wilson Chute. (Maybe related - a race out of the chute had its start delayed after the recent rains to allow maintenance to smooth out a section).

Other

Saturday marked the 52nd Anniversary of President Richard Nixon announcing his resignation, while a yearling, later to be named Tom Swift, came into the auction ring at the Saratoga sales. Hall of Fame trainer Frank “Pancho” Martin left the arena to watch Nixon’s 16-minute resignation speech joining others crowded around a small black and white television in the back office. During that time, legend has it, his principal bid the then outlandish (and record) sum of $350,000 without Martin’s imprimatur, thereby obtaining the well-bred son of Tom Rolfe out of the Champion mare Shuvee. Martin, upon seeing the colt at his barn, commented he looked like “a Shetland pony” due to his small size. The purchase proved an embarrassment to the connections but despite injuries he did manage to win 3 races from 14 starts, including a stakes race under ill-fated rider Jose Amy. A strange confluence of events.

Preakness vs. Belmont

The dueling announcements last week of a new bonus system linking top races for three-yearolds at Churchill Downs and New York Racing Association tracks, (including the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes), and the change in the running dates of both the Preakness and the Brown Eyed Susan to three weeks after the Kentucky Derby raised eyebrows throughout the industry. Many

have bemoaned the changes and deemed it the de facto end of the Triple Crown. A few comments: - NYRA CEO David O’Rourke is correct when he says a horse can still complete the Triple Crown – it will take a super horse and willing connections, but it always has. - Maryland racing has been a labyrinth of bad actors for years that did not see cooperation as necessary or desirable. - The Preakness, buoyed by television money and history, will remain important. This is not the first time The Preakness has seen its obituary written – look up the Jersey Derby and Spend A Buck if you do not recall. - If there is one part of racing that does not need “a boost” it is the three-year-old division. Ditto for “big days”. Much assistance is needed elsewhere. - “Points” systems and bonuses are bad ideas. They do not work and when they do it can result in horses running (or not running) for the wrong reasons. The injury to Charismatic while running for a bonus sponsored by VISA, in the Belmont Stakes of 1999 comes to mind. - While the “points” are yet to be announced, it is unlikely fans will blindly accept the top points earner as the champion unless the horse deserves it regardless of the “points”. - To me, the saddest part of the changes is that marketers seem to feel that skipping the Preakness because “its best for the horse” is a hard sell; while answering “because we are chasing bonus money” is an easy one. To today’s audience they are probably right - and that is sad.

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Starting Gate Inventor

by Bill Orzell

for Saratoga TODAY American artists and illustrators have documented events through the nation’s history, which have become a vital visual record of collective experiences. One illustrator, who can still be called upon to look back through time, was Edwin Forbes, who lived in the Long Island village of Flatbush, before it was annexed into Brooklyn, and eventually New York City. Mr. Forbes is best known for his work during the Civil War, where from the field with the Union Army, he provided the public with a plethora of graphic sketches from the midst of camp, march, hospital, bivouac and battlefield, through the illustrated newspapers of the day. This eyewitness to the War of Secession was only twenty-one years old when Fort Sumter erupted, and he began faithfully and sympathetically capturing all aspects of those who followed the flag. Frank Leslie had an estate that stretched from Saratoga Lake to Lake Lonely, known as Interlaken, and published much of Forbes’ work in his Illustrated Newspaper, which enjoyed a national distribution. Edwin Forbes was a pioneer embedded reporter in wartime, and after the war many of his fine illustrations found their way into what is considered the first sporting paper in the country, which

was titled The Spirit of the Times. The name for this respected broadsheet came from a quotation in Shakespeare’s King John, “The spirit of the times shall teach me speed.” As an artist, Edwin Forbes took not only an interest in the animals, but also in the dynamics of racing and how events were staged. Thoroughbred racing of that era employed a person with a signal flag to hold horses in check at the start until all had reached the equitable datum of a chalk line, before they were sent on their way with the drop of the pennant. False starts were frequent, and occasionally some starters were left at the post while others were able to gain the starting line with a slight edge over their foes. In a game of inches, with money in the balance, a suspect start was an undesirable situation at any track. Besides his art, Edwin Forbes was also a practical inventor, and in 1891 devised a starting gate which he hoped would improve the fairness of thoroughbred racing. The operation of his apparatus might be described as a mechanically re-tooled cuckooclock, with the notion of assisting the traditional human starter. He conceived of two upright hollow posts, on either side of the track, that supported lift arms and were joined by a rod which held a screen. With the release of a lever by the starter, counterweighs would drop over pulleys inside the hollow posts which fairly noiselessly and rapidly lifted the screen

vertically, sending the horses on their way. The quiet sweep motion caused less upset to the excited horses at the post than the flapping of the start flag. On January 9, 1892 The Spirit of the Times, which even at that time had a global distribution, published an accurate rendering of Mr. Forbes’ starting device. THE SPIRIT, publishing on this subject, placed Edwin Forbes in an awkward position with an important economic patron. The editors further mentioned that Mr. Forbes device had failed to impress in a test at Brighton Beach race course in Brooklyn. Edwin Forbes felt his device was not given a fair trial, due to certain powerful betting owners preferring to take their chances of getting the best of the start in the old fashioned way, where they might gain an occasional advantage. The Spirit of the Times on March 24, 1894 wrote, “The successful trials of starting machines in Australia will no doubt impress racing men here favorably with the apparatus invented by Mr. Edwin Forbes, of Flatbush, L. I. especially as Mr. Forbes claims that the Australian machines are constructed upon the same principles that are embodied in his invention.” The following year on January 12, 1895, THE SPIRIT placed the patent drawing of Mr. Forbes “Ideal Starter” on their cover. This depiction illustrated an article about what they termed the “automatic staring

(The Spirit of the Times cover depicting the thoroughbred horse automatic starting machine invented by Edwin Forbes)

machine” he designed and those from Australia, then arriving at California tracks. This excellent rendering makes clear that, in any era, an inventor who could illustrate their own design has a large advantage. This edition also mentioned the likelihood that the matter would be taken into the courts before the question of the legal right in the patent was settled. Less than a year after Edwin Forbes’ March 1895 death, The Spirit of the Times ran a story with various expressions of opinion

discussing the Australian starting machine in use by prominent turfmen at San Francisco. Starter J. F. Calder was quoted, “The machine is all right enough, but the boys [jockeys] have to be educated up to it, and perhaps the horses also. I have no fear of its ultimate success.” Prophetic words indeed, as the much-evolved starting gate, with jockeys and horses training and using the apparatus daily, is a common sight across the country, into our time.

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Smooth Like Buttah

Capital Region restauranteur Eddie Fazzone’s Buttah spreads another win to his resume after winning the John Morrissey Stakes at Saratoga Race Course

Written & Photographed by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga TODAY Just like butter goes with a lobster roll, so does Buttah winning a race at Saratoga Race Course. The 4-year-old gray colt earned his fifth career victory on Thursday by taking the John Morrissey Stakes for Eddie Fazzone, the Schenectady native and owner of Eddie F’s New England Seafood Restaurant. Well positioned early

in the race, Buttah took the lead near the quarter-pole, fought off a challenge from Acoustic Avenue at the eighth pole, then prevailed by 1¾ lengths under strong handling by Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano in the seven-furlong event for older New York-breds. After getting caught in the final strides in the off-the-turf Cab Calloway Division of the New York Stallion Series last year at Saratoga, Buttah finally joined his half-brothers Lobsta and Chowda as stakes winners coming from the mare Salty Little Sis. The victory also marked Fazzone’s second stakes win at Saratoga after Dream Central took the Suzie O’Cain Stakes in 2022. “Just when you think it can’t get any better, it gets better,” Fazzone said. “With Dream Central, that was a great stakes win at Saratoga. We knew this horse had it. His brothers won stake races. Last year up here, he

got a bad break. He had caught at the wire in the New York Stallion stakes.” Fazzone, whose racing name is based on his Clinton Street restaurant, thought the sprinting distance and running style were the ideal factors for Buttah. “He’s got some good tactical speed. I always saw seven furlongs for all of the brothers was the best distance,” he said. “These guys want to be up [near the pace]. If you grab hold of them, drop four or five months behind, that’s a different state. They’re not that kind of closer. They all got hearts and they want to fight you.” Fazzone also believes Buttah has established himself as a horse for the course, entering the John Morrissey Stakes with two wins and four starts at Saratoga, including his second career race on Sept. 2, 2024. “We gave him a race, and he still ran a decent fifth,” he said. “That wasn’t bad for the first time out. Then, he won the second time out. Last year, he got beaten a neck. Now, he’s won three times here. Definitely, this is his home.” Winning a stakes race at Saratoga is also a familiar experience for Buttah’s trainer Ilkay Kantarmaci. Nearly three years ago, he and his brother, Mertkan, won the Grade 2 Ballston Spa Stakes at Saratoga with Evvie Jets, a mare they claimed for $80,000 who also won the Grade 3 Noble Damsel Stakes at Aqueduct. With Buttah’s win, Kantarmaci won 6-of-38 races this meet after Sunday’s races. Over the last five years, he has won more than 100 races from

over 700 starters. “I have won a lot of races, but it was exciting in the Winner’s Circle,” he said about winning the John Morrissey. “It was so huge. It was a good feeling.” Buttah came to Kantarmaci’s barn following Gary Sciacca’s retirement from training horses in late February. Sciacca thought Kantarmaci could be a good fit for Buttah. “When Gary retired, he said, ‘Hey, I got one nice horse. I’m going to talk to Eddie.’ Gary spoke so highly about me to Eddie. He let me train the horse. He trusted me, and I have tried my best.” After Buttah spent the rest of the winter at a Wappingers Falls farm, he resumed training at Belmont Park in April. Following three weekly halfmile workouts and other gallops around the track, Buttah had a strong second finish in an allowance race on May 14. During the Belmont Stakes Festival at Saratoga, Buttah came back with a solid allowance win at 29-1. That victory proved to be a productive prep race as Local Knowledge came back to win the Grade 2 Amsterdam on July 31, and Sea Strike took the Curlin Stakes on Aug. 2 by 8¼-lengths. With that key race, along with the way Buttah has been training, Fazzone felt confident going into the John Morrissey Stakes. “From the last race, he’s going to be really tough,” he said. “We’ve been here every day for eight weeks and watching him train at 5:30 in the morning. The exercise rider came off the track;

he couldn’t hold him back.” Even though Kantarmaci thinks Buttah is the same horse as when Sciacca trained him, he has considered other variables that have helped the horse run perhaps two career-best races. “There is nothing really different about him,” he said. “Maybe like a little time off might help him. It might be the training schedule. It might be the different groom and different rider. Everything is different when you switch to the barn. Don’t get me wrong. Gary was a very successful trainer. He won a lot of races, and I have a lot of respect for him.” Buttah is not the only horse running solid races for Fazzone. Mo for the King has finished no worse than third over the last 8-of-10 starts, including Sunday’s allowance race for state-breeds at Saratoga. Following an almost fourmonth rest, Mischievous Trick has won back-to-back races at Finger Lakes. While Fazzone’s horses are running well, he is waiting for the last progeny from Salty Little Sis, who is now retired as a broodmare at John Jayko’s Fedwell Farm, just over three miles west of Saratoga Race Course and about 1½ miles from the Eddie F.’s restaurant. Tartah has been training on both the dirt and turf since arriving at Robert Falcone, Jr.’s barn in mid-June. Fazzone knows the hopeful 2-year-old may have some expectations to follow the half-brothers as he looks to start him near the end of the meet. Continues on Next Page

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“No pressure on him; he’s got some big shoes to fill,” Fazzone said. “But he’s doing good and Falcone said he’s getting better with every week and catching on to what his job is. He looks like a horse who wants to do it, so hopefully everything goes good with him.” Fazzone is going to savor Buttah’s victory while thinking about the horse’s fall campaign, which could include graded stakes competition, as he hopes the horse continues to run smooth like butter.

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Jorge Pagan (left) is the groom; Javier Castellano is the jockey; Eddie Fazzone (right) is the owner. (Courtesy of Susie Raisher)

Buttah at Saratoga Race Course (Courtesy of Adam Coglianese)

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For the second year in a row, the Saratoga Sale at Fasig-Tipton shattered record sales in all categories, notably $118,215,000 gross sales. A total of 35 yearlings were sold for seven figures over the course of two nights, also breaking the record established last year, when 25 horses hit that marker. “[I] Genuinely believe it was the greatest horse sale I’ve ever seen in my life,” Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning said. “I joined Fasig-Tipton in 1988. We’ve had some wonderful moments, and some not so wonderful moments, and last night and tonight were simply incredible. The most expensive horse of the night, hip 136, went for $4,200,000. Hip 136 is a descendant of American Pharoh, who won the Tripple Crown and the Breeder’s Cup in 2015, and infamously had his eight-race win streak snapped at the Traver’s Stakes. Other notable sales from the night included: • A Gunrunner Colt (hip 200), the second foal out of the multiple Grade 3 winning Majesticperfection mare, Four Graces, sold for $4,000,000 • Colt by Nyquist (hip 83) sold for $3,200,000 • Colt by Not This Time (hip 227) sold for $3,000,000 • Mischief colt (hip 140) sold for $2,800,000 The average sale was $777,730, up 24.2% over the

Hip 136, sold for $4,200,000 on Tuesday Night (Courtesy of Fasig-Tipton)

highwater mark set last year of $626,366. The median rose 16.6% for another record, to $525,000 from last year’s $450,000. The Leading Consignor by gross was Taylor Made Sales Agency, which sold 29 yearlings

for a total of $22,705,000. “Mark my words on August 11, 2026, you’re going to look up two years from now, three years from now, and see some of the best horses in the world are graduates of this horse sale,” Browning said.

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Saratoga Rowers Star at the U19 World Rowing Championships by Aidan Clark Saratoga TODAY

Plovdiv, Bulgaria— Two local Saratoga rowing athletes, Olivia Lill and Parker Mansfield, won silverware at the under 19 World Rowing Championship this past weekend for team USA. Both rowers train with Saratoga Rowing Association. Olivia Lill won the bronze medal in the inaugural mixed 8 competition. Her boat completed the 2,000 meters race in 6 minutes and 02.64 seconds, earning them a spot on the podium. This new competition combined the men’s and women’s four teams. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to compete with my crew against the best in the world. It is so cool to line up against other crews who speak different languages and come from different countries, but we all have one thing in common, a passion for rowing and racing,” said Lill. Lill will be attending the University of Central Florida in the fall. “I couldn’t have gotten here without the support of my friends and family, especially my home program, SRA, for always pushing me to be the best version of myself. I also want to give a shoutout to our phenomenal coach, Caitlin McClain at USRowing, who developed our four this summer. Hard work truly pays off!” Mansfield participated in the Men’s 8 A Final and helped team USA win second place with a final time of 5 minutes and 36.46 seconds. It was an exhilarating race as after 1,500 meters, team USA’s boat was down over half a second to eventual third place Germany with 500 meter to go. Mansfield attributes their final sprint to the adjustment the team made after the heat the day prior. “We worked a lot on our timing, we shortened our stroke,” Mansfield said. Program director for

Team USA’s Mixed 8 Rowing Team (Courtesy of USA Rowing)

Olivia Lill and Parker Mansfield at the Olympic training center in Chula Vista, California (Courtesy of Christy Lill)

Team USA Men’s 8 Rowing Team (Courtesy of USA Rowing)

Saratoga Rowing Association, Mike MacMinn underscored the feat. “In the 8s it’s very difficult to overcome a deficit like that,” MacMinn said. But “that matches up with our race plan and the way we train. We stress the concept that we are a second half team; we close really well

when other teams often have emptied the tank too early.” Mansfield is entering his senior year at Saratoga Springs High School and is excited to see where Rowing will take him in the future. “It was truly amazing representing the country,” Mansfield said.

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department conducted a detail focused on these complaints. As a result, three individuals were cited for violating City Code 215-2(D) – Operating Without a Medallion. One of the drivers was also found to have a fictitious inspection sticker displayed on his vehicle and was issued additional citations as a result. Additionally, one of the drivers did have driver status on a rideshare application, but circumvented use of the application in exchange for cash. These rideshare applications have their own vetting and background processes and retain information about rides in order to increase rider safety. The Department of Public Safety highly discourage agreeing to circumvent the use of the application when getting into your ride.

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