Sheriff Jeffrey R. Brown announced today that the Sheriff’s Office will begin a targeted education campaign surrounding electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist – also known as “E-Scooters” and “E-Bikes.”
“In many cases, people who ride these devices simply don’t know the law,” Brown said. “First and foremost, we want to make sure our citizens are safe while at the same time respecting the rights of other people using the roadways with them.”
Some key points pertaining to class one and class two E-Bikes and E-Scooters:
• No person less than 16 years of age may operate an E-Bike or E-Scooter.
• Helmets are required for riders aged 16 and 17.
• These devices are only lawful to use on highways with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less.
• E-Bikes may not travel faster than 20 mph.
• E-Scooters may not travel faster than 15 mph.
• E-Bikes and E-Scooters may not be operated on sidewalks except as authorized by local law or ordinance.
• All E-Bikes must be 36” wide or less, have an electric motor of no more than 750 watts and be equipped with operable pedals.
• No operation on public lands except where posted for such travel.
• Municipalities can further regulate the time, place and manner of operation of these devices.
• E-bikes and E-Scooters are granted all of the rights and are subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle and the rider of a bicycle.
• A parent may be issued a traffic summons under certain circumstances for a person less than 16 years of age operating these devices.
• Operation in violation of the laws may result in civil or criminal liability to parents of minor riders.
•Operation in violation of the laws may result in civil or criminal liability to parents of minor riders.
Many of the complaints brought to the Office’s attention involve so-called E-Dirt Bikes which are classified as off-highway motorcycles under New York law. They are not legal on public roads, sidewalks, bike paths or parks unless fully registered, insured and otherwise street legal. Most recreational models do not meet these requirements.
“We will be out there educating our communities and enforcing where necessary,” Brown said. “I also want to make it clear that parents need to be aware of what their minor children are operating and the way they are doing so. I can’t emphasize it enough - these are not toys, and incorrect usage of them can result in very serious consequences.”
May 7, 2026. 10:20 a.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Slatington, PA resident in the Town of Clifton Park on two counts of misdemeanor reckless driving. Arrest occurred after a three-vehicle accident on the Southbound Exit 10 on Interstate 87 in which two people were injured.
May 7, 2026. 6:19 p.m.- New York
State Police arrested a Jamacia resident in the Town of Northumberland on charges of felony 3rd degree grand larceny: property value exceeds $3000. Held- no bail, investigation pending.
May 7, 2026. 10:57 p.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony 1st degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor DWI- 1st offence and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.
May 8, 2026. 7:25 a.m.- New
York State Police arrested a Mechanicville resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony possessing a sexual performance by a child and felony promoting a sexual performance by a child less than 17. Central arraignment. Original incident reported March 1.
May 9, 2026. 12:32 a.m.- New York
State Police arrested a Shushan resident in the Town of Stillwater on charges of felony 2nd degree burglary and misdemeanor criminal mischief: intent to damage property.
May 9, 2026. 8:10 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Westerlo resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued.
May 9, 2026. 3:33 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle: three or more open suspensions. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest occurred after a two-vehicle accident on Jones Rd.
May 9, 2026. 10:50 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest occurred after a single vehicle accident on Grooms Rd.
May 10, 2026. 2:15 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Colonie on charges of misdemeanor 4th degree stalking
and misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated harassment- communicate threat by phone/ computer/mail. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident occurred May 5 in the Town of Clifton Park.
May 10, 2026. 1:09 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Niskayuna resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI-first offense and misdemeanor aggravated DWI: BAC of .18 or higher- no priors. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest occurred after an accident on Interstate 87.
May 11, 2026. 1:30 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Gansevoort resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense.
May 11, 2026. 11:44 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Green Island resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
May 11, 2026. 6:23 p.m.- New York State Police arrested an Alplaus resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of
a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest occurred after a single vehicle accident on Interstate 87 Exit 8A.
May 11, 2026. 8:27 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed. Appearance ticket issued.
May 11, 2026. 9:58 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the City of Saratoga Springs on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor reckless driving and misdemeanor 3rd degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle. Held- no bail.
Each year taking place across the nation and around the world, the VFW sets aside one day as a “Day of Service” showcasing veterans banding together to make a difference in their communities.
This year Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420 is partnering with Adopt a Soldier to gather needed items for our troops overseas as they serve this great nation. Volunteers are needed and will pack and ship boxes on Saturday, May 16th at VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue beginning at 10:00 am. If you would like to volunteer, you’re welcome to help.
It costs a minimum of $19.00 to ship a package of needed items to our troops overseas. VFW Post 420 is collecting donations to purchase needed items and ship them. YOU can help by making a donation. If you would like to make a donation, make your check payable to VFW Post 420 and drop it off at the Post or mail it to: VFW Post 420, PO Box 209, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. All donations are tax deductible.
For more information you can call Post Commander Jon Chieco at (518) 649-2190 or Post Quartermaster Gene Ratigliano at (518) 796-4338.
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Nancy L. Bean, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4,
2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Born on August 17, 1939, in Woodsville, New Hampshire, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late George W. Oliver and Phyllis Willey. She carried with her a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys.
Nancy dedicated many years of her life working as a talented seamstress at Cudney’s Dry Cleaning, where her skill and attention to detail were well known. Outside of her work, she found happiness in the things
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she loved most; spending time on the slot machines, sewing and she loved to dance to country music. She especially cherished sharing special moments at the harness races with her beloved husband, Earl Bean, to whom she was deeply devoted. Yet, above all else, Nancy’s greatest joy came from her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who were the true center of her world.
Nancy will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and the warmth she extended to everyone she met. Her presence brought comfort, laughter, and love to those around her.
She is survived by her loving children, Karen Forbes, Linda Bean, Timothy Bean (Debbie
Crawford), and Julie Brasser (Kevin); her seven cherished granddaughters, Shannon VanHall (Eric), Lauren Fredmonski (Matt), Keri Pehl, Nicole Forbes (Jose Corporan), Kellie Bean, Lindsey Nolan (Jordan), and Micayla LaFave (Dylan); as well as five adored great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many dear friends who will miss her greatly.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Earl Bean, her son-in-law, Jeff Forbes and her siblings.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Joyce and Jimmy Hilliker for their unwavering love, support, and compassion during this difficult time.
MECHANICVILLE –Anthony F. “Tony” Lanzone,
86, passed away on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, after an extended illness. Born in Mechanicville on November 16, 1939, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Tata Lanzone. Tony was a licensed barber. He owned and operated Tony’s Barber Shop in the Village of Stillwater for over 50 years. Later turning the reins over to his nephew, Joe Lanzone. He was a very long time Seattle Seahawks and NY Yankees fan. He enjoyed going to the racetrack as well as owning Standard bred horses. He loved to play golf. Survivors are his special
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, May 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Nancy’s legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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daughter and son-in-law
Denise (Bill) Morehouse of Ballston Spa. His grandson Christopher (Heather) Morehouse, granddaughter Heather (Brian) Gile, great grandchildren Mason, Brian Jr., Hayleigh, Derek, Carter, and Arianna. Brothers Vince (late Carol) Lanzone, Joseph (Mary Carol) Lanzone of Mechanicville. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Walter J. Gurren, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2026, with his family and “guard dog” Cooper at his side. Burial with military honors took place on May 14, at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Estherville Animal Shelter, 100 Russell Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com. children, Karen Forbes, Linda
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The American Legion Post 234 is counting down to their 100th year celebration, set for June 2027. To kickoff the countdown, they are
inviting the public to join a special Open House immediately following the Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade on May 23 from 11 am – 1 pm at
23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa. The Open House will include food, games, a 50/50 and basket raffles. Learn about the vital role the American Legion plays in supporting our local veterans and community. For more information contact the American Legion Post 234 at 518-885-7236 or email billiehelman@gmail.com. In
addition, the American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Poppy Program Memorial Day weekend. They will be distributing poppies with a donation request to raise funds for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families. To learn more about donation options visit ALAforveterans.org
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This sweet boy is housetrained, great with kids, and enjoys the company of female dogs. He enjoys car rides and is always up for an adventure or a play session, followed by some well-earned downtime with his people.
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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.
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It was a packed house on May 11 as members of the community gathered at the Spring Street Gallery to go over proposed changes to Saratoga Springs’ Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
The changes were proposed by Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford and primarily focus on the city’s Design Review Board (DRB) which reviews exterior designs in the historic and architectural review districts.
The meeting was organized by Patty Morrison, a former member of the Planning Board and a self-described concerned citizen. It was originally set to be held at the Saratoga Springs Library but was moved to the Gallery due to space concerns.
Over 100 people packed into the room to discuss the proposed changes. It was the second of two meetings, the first being held May 5.
During the meeting Safford defended the proposed changes to the DRB, saying they were part of a larger effort to improve the planning office and make things easier for builders and homeowners. During this process, Safford said he’s heard multiple complaints from people regarding the DRB, prompting the proposed changes.
Many of the proposed
changes specifically deal with the architectural review district, one of the two areas covered by the DRB. The area covers the downtown core of Saratoga Springs and approaches the city — such as the ones along Union Ave, Route 50, Washington Street, Route 9 and West Ave, among others. Safford described homes along some of these streets as “bargains” for people to buy and fix up. The problem, according to Safford, is that when they buy the homes they run into issues getting approvals to make repairs.
Safford cited a specific example where a couple bought a house with a leaky roof and were told by the DRB that they had to use slate in order to repair the roof due to historic significance, something that was cost prohibitive.
“They asked, they begged, and there was no recourse to that,” Safford said. “Now they have a leaky roof that they can’t replace because they can’t afford a slate roof.”
The proposal is not without controversy. During the meeting, members of the community brought up several concerns about the proposed changes including mandating that historic significance not be a factor in demolition decisions in the architectural review district, limiting the ability of the DRB to control mass and scale and creating an appeals process
that would grant applicants the ability to appeal decisions to the Zoning Board of appeals.
Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, spoke at the meeting and laid out some of the possible issues seen by the organization. While she agreed with Safford that there was room for improvement, specifically in the appeals process and in how historic standards are applied, she argued that removing the ability of the DRB to deny demolition on historic grounds could ruin the gateways to the city as the only protected buildings would be those with landmark status.
“That is a significant change that could dramatically change how our gateways feel,” Bosshart said. “We have the gateways with a sign that says, health history and horses. Well, if all those lovely older homes are demolished with new construction, it’s not going to be much of an introduction to our downtown historic core.”
It’s unclear when the new changes will be voted on by city council. While Safford had been
aiming for a June passage of the reforms, due to community feedback, it’s now expected to go to a vote sometime in July or August.
Amtrak is making significant progress and recently completed several key milestones on its station and platform improvements at Saratoga Springs Station (SAR), which is served daily by the Adirondack and Ethan Allen Express, and received nearly 38,000 Amtrak guests in Fiscal Year 2025. Demolition and track work have officially started, highlighting the biggest step of the project to date.
“The upgrades to Saratoga Springs Station remain on track and are just a few stops away for our customers to start experiencing,” said Amtrak Vice President, Chief Accessibility Officer Dr. David Handera. “These improvements support Amtrak’s goals to enhance the customer experience, make travel for families easier, and bring greater integrated and comprehensive accessibility to our stations all across the country.”
The Saratoga Springs Station project will include the following upgrades in coordination with the Capital District Transportation Authority:
• A new 600’ long, level boarding platform featuring an integrated snow melt system and accessible paths of travel to and from the station building.
o Customers will no longer require steps to get on or off a train for a more seamless and safer experience due to the new platform sitting 4 feet above the top of the rail.
• LED light fixtures that provide full coverage lighting at the platform.
• Yellow-painted safety detectable warning system at the platform edge.
• New station and wayfinding signage.
• A new microphone and speaker system for the ticket counter inside the station.
This project represents a total $12.5 million federal investment administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The Saratoga Springs Station improvements are on track for completion in summer 2027. These upgrades represent Amtrak’s broader effort to improve travel for families
and bring integrated, comprehensive accessibility to stations nationwide, ensuring a more inviting and inclusive travel experience for all customers. Across the Amtrak network, 19 stations were brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in the twelve months ending Sept. 30 (Fiscal Year 2025) and another 50 stations are targeted for completion this fiscal year (2026) at a forecasted investment of $311 million.
The Amtrak ADA Stations Program is advancing 134 station designs and 100+ station construction projects as part of Amtrak’s ongoing commitment to providing accessibility by working toward 100% completion by 2029 using funds provided by Congress through the Federal Railroad Administration.
Reactions:
“These upgrades and enhancements to the Saratoga Springs Rail Station will provide residents with greater accessibility and an improved experience when they catch an Amtrak train or visit our beautiful Spa City, Saratoga County
and the 44th Senate District,” said Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake), Ranking Member of the NYS Senate Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation.
“It’s incredibly encouraging to know that timely progress is being made at the Saratoga Springs train station,” Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) said. “The upgrades – from improved lighting and winterized platforms to enhanced systems and signage – represent a real commitment to safety and user experience.
Just as importantly, Amtrak’s focus on accessibility ensures that travelers of all abilities will be able to navigate travel with more ease. This is exactly the kind of thoughtful, inclusive investment our communities deserve.”
“It is hard to underestimate the iconic and practical value of our train station in Saratoga Springs,” said Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford. “Thank you for continuing to improve this valuable service to our community.”
“The new high-level platform at Saratoga Springs will speed boarding and alighting and slightly shorten travel time for customers using the Adirondack and Ethan Allen trains. The Empire State Passengers Association is excited to see Amtrak advancing this project in Saratoga,” said ESPA Executive Director Steve Strauss.
On May 7, 2026, State Police of Wilton arrested Roger K. Flemming, 29, of Queens, NY, for Grand Larceny 3rd and Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd.
On May 6, 2026, Troopers received a complaint from an elderly Saratoga County resident reporting they had been the victim of a scam. The investigation determined the
victim had been contacted via phone and advised that a family member had been arrested following a vehicle collision and that they needed money for bail. Flemming reportedly traveled to the victim’s home on May 6th, where he collected more than $3,000 cash related to the scam. Flemming then returned to the victim’s
home on May 7th to attempt to collect additional cash related to the scam.
Flemming was arrested and transported to SP Wilton for processing. He was then arraigned at the Wilton Town Court, where he was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.
The investigation is ongoing.
On May 8, 2026, State Police of Clifton Park, with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, arrested William J. Peters, 53, of Halfmoon, NY, for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “D” felony, and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “E” felony.
Peters is accused of promoting and possessing images
consistent with child sexual exploitation. The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Peters was arrested and processed at SP Clifton Park. He was then arraigned at the Halfmoon Town Court where he was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.
Town of Lake George officials announced recently that the skeletal remains of 44 people believed to have been associated with the Continental Army when they died 250 years ago will be transported in historic U.S. military vehicles on Wednesday, May 20 from the New York State Museum in Albany, where scientists have spent seven years identifying and reconstructing the remains, to Lake George, where they’ll be interred in a new memorial being dedicated Friday, May 22.
On the morning of May 20 at the State Museum, there will be a dignified transfer of wooden caskets to the three vehicles that will transport the remains 60 miles north via Route 9 to Lake George Battlefield Park, site of the nearly $700,000 memorial.
The motorcade for the “Repose of the Fallen” project will include New York State Police leading nine Korean War and Vietnam-era military trucks operated by members of the NY-Penn Military Vehicle Collectors Club. The convoy will include an escort provided by New York members of the Patriot Guard Riders.
The motorcade will depart from the back of the State Museum at approximately 10 a.m. The route north will take it through downtown Albany, the Albany County town of Colonie, the Saratoga County towns of Halfmoon and Clifton Park, Village of Round Lake, Town of Malta, to the city of Saratoga Springs, where the motorcade will halt for a brief patriotic observance in front of City Hall at 474 Broadway.
The procession then will continue north through the Saratoga County towns of Wilton and Moreau and village of South Glens Falls, into Warren County and the city of Glens Falls, where there will be a brief halt at the intersection of Route 9 and Bacon Street for an observance.
From Glens Falls, the motorcade will travel through the town of Queensbury to the town of Lake George. Upon entering the village of Lake George, the motorcade will turn north onto Elizabeth O’Connor Little Boulevard, then head east on Beach Road for a short distance before turning onto Fort George Road and stopping at the memorial site. The estimated
time of arrival is noon to 1 p.m.
Upon arrival, most of the caskets will be immediately interred in the memorial. The remaining four caskets will be taken to a nearby church to be safeguarded until the ceremony on May 22.
Volunteers will serve as roundthe-clock honor sentinels at the church until the morning of the 22nd, when the four caskets will be placed upon a horse-drawn wagon and transported to the memorial site for the formal reinterment ceremony with Federal, State and local officials.
Lisa Anderson, New York State Museum Curator of Bioarcheology, said “We have spent the past seven years painstakingly working to piece together the story of the individuals whose unmarked graves were destroyed. As we close this chapter, it’s hard to put into words the gratitude my team and I have for being part of this project. It has been a privilege to help uncover the story of these veterans and we look forward to them finally having the dignified burial they deserve.”
New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James
said, “We pay our deepest honor and respect as 44 Patriots embark on their final resting place, standing as a permanent tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. May we honor their memories with our actions and always be mindful of the heroes that walk among us. Their names and stories will never be forgotten; they forever inspire us to carry on with integrity and courage.”
“We would like to thank the NY-Penn Military Vehicle Collectors Club and the Patriot Guard Riders for providing the transportation of the remains of these early American Patriots to their final resting place at the Lake George Battlefield State Park in an honorable and respectful manner,” said Larry Arnold, a member of the board of trustees of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance.
“Also, we would like to thank the New York State Police for their cooperation and support during this project.”
The remains were discovered during a construction project on private property on Courtland Street in Lake George in February 2019. Subsequent recovery and scientific analyses led by the New York State Museum and the Department of Environmental Conservation determined that they are American soldiers or associated personnel who likely died in 1776, when a large Continental Army hospital was
located near the lake’s southern end. Ultimately, 44 distinct people were determined to be among the remains, though current methodology to ascertain their individual identities has not been available for this effort to date.
Hundreds of Continental Army soldiers who fought in the failed invasion of Canada launched in late 1775 are known to have died from smallpox in 1776 at Lake George. They were buried in unmarked cemeteries in and near what is now the village of Lake George. Although the identities of those uncovered at the Courtland Street site are unknown, several uniform buttons found with the remains indicate that at least one of them served in the 1st Pennsylvania Battalion, known to have fought in the Quebec campaign.
Construction of the reinterment memorial began last October on a knoll along the east side of Fort George Road in Lake George Battlefield State Park. The design includes several secured columbaria for the final resting place of these early patriots, seating, interpretive signage and a new memorial plaza.
The “Repose of the Fallen” project, funded through the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative and private donations, will be formally dedicated on May 22, beginning at 11 a.m.
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Ashika Singh sold property at 4 Ironwood St to Luis Pabon for $671,000
Edward Hiltsley sold property at 181 Church Ave to Morgan Bush for $140,000
Matthew Murphy sold property at 341 West Maple St to Rosemarie Germond for $180,000
Rita Randall sold property at 68 Heath Rd to Annemarie Pinter for $137,000
Asad Mehmood sold property at 45 Chapman St to Joshua Moyer for $276,988
Sholom Ackelsburg sold property at 24 & 32 Grange Rd to Linda Bradley for $625,000
Charles Woodcock sold property at 635 Sandhill Rd to Frank Beyer for $435,000
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 42 Wiggins Dr to Susan Kelly for $670,960
Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 20
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Joseph Curcurito sold property at 462 Malta Ave to Ahmed Abdellatif for $120,000
Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 23 Galleon Dr to Ronald Hartman for $768,530
Blue Aster Lane LLC sold property at 5 Blue Aster Lane to John Mantas for $631,209
Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 36 Creekside Dr to Thomas McLaughlin for $684,780
Johnson Property Management LLC sold property at 22 Washington St to 22 Washington Street LLC for $520,000
Andrew Lapolt sold property at 181 South St to 181 South Street LLC for $385,000
Brittani Dynko sold property at 6 Stuyvesant Court to Amanda Coppolo for $445,000
James Stockwell sold property at 172 Caroline St St to Jodi Romero for $1,175,000
Beechwood Saratoga LLC sold property at 30 Jenna Jo Ave to Michael Regan for $450,000
Bruno Zarkower sold property at 3 Beach Court to Christopher Dunn for $875,000
Walter Kirby sold property at 5 Saddle Brook Dr to Heather Johanson for $1,200,000
Joseph McCann sold property at 5 Spring St Apt 1 to Shahid Ahmed for $517,000
Kim Perrella sold property at 70 Railroad Pl Unit 411 to Palm Breeze Holding LLC for $1,188,000
BMHD Inc sold property at Liberty Way to Liberty Saratoga Springs Apartments for $2,000,000
James Conti sold property at 207 Regent St to Melanie Manuel for $839,000
78 Church St LLC sold property at 78 Church St Unit 404 to David Scruggs for $1,263,126
Darla Pucheu sold property at 83 Cobble Hill Dr to Amanda Russo for $550,000
Joseph Garcia sold property at 18 Ridge View Rd to Ernest Katzwinkle for $740,000
Monsour Enterprises LLC sold property at 281 Edie Rd to Marc Walker for
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Forest Grove LLC sold property at 6 Plumas Pl to Michael Collins for $761,066
Patrick Hemsworth sold property at 42 Donelgal Way to Darla Pucheu for $591,000
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 23 Angeles Ave to Stanley Ruta for $965,372
Deborah Cinquino sold property at 688 Rt 9 to Nancy Alamia for $350,000
ALBANY — Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) and his colleagues in the New York State Senate in Albany recently honored as a 2026 “Woman of Distinction” Dawn Vavala of Halfmoon, a small business owner who gives back to the community as a major supporter of the City of Schenectady School District Educational Foundation.
“Dawn Vavala is a successful small business owner in Saratoga County who has dedicated her time and energy to giving back to the community and making Saratoga County, Schenectady and the entire Capital Region a better place by living the Rotary Club mission of ‘service above self,’” Tedisco said. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to honor her as a 2026 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction for all her hard work and everything she has done for our local economy and to make life better for residents via her volunteerism.”
For more than 25 years, Vavala has owned Nite Owl Marketing in Clifton Park, which specializes in custom clothing and branded promotional products. Previously, she owned and operated Tuxego of Clifton Park. Vavala grew up in Schenectady and graduated from the former Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady, is a charter member and past president of Twin Bridges Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, and a member of its Gift of Life board, which provides life-saving surgery for children in developing countries. She recently helped to bring a child from Mongolia to the Capital Region for life-saving surgery.
Vavala is a board member of the Mother Teresa Academy in Halfmoon and a member of the Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga Convention Bureau, and the Schenectady Ole Timers Baseball Club.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
The Wild Horse in Saratoga Springs closed in January for renovations before officially reopening on May 7.
Chef Dylan Burkhart is spearheading Wild Horse 2.0 as its new executive chef. Burkhart is a veteran of two popular Saratoga eateries: Siro’s and Noah’s Italian. He currently serves as the executive sous chef at both spots. “Dylan is excited to bring his experience and deliver a one-ofa-kind culinary experience,” said Wild Horse in its announcement.
The Caroline Street hotspot also unveiled a Noah Fresecurated menu that featured an array of tapas-esque dishes such as beef tartare, open flame calamari, Nashville hot bao buns, and gambas al ajillo. Offerings also include meat and cheese selections, and bigger plates like pork chops, burgers, and chicken thighs.
Wild Horse is open Wednesday through Sunday at 4 p.m.
HATTIE’S
But when one door opens, another closes. Hattie’s Chicken Shack in Wilton shuttered last week after 15 years in business. Hattie’s will continue to operate its other outposts, including its seasonal one at the Saratoga Race Course. The Southern fare-dishing business didn’t offer a specific reason for the Wilton closure.
HARVEST GRAIN PIZZA
Harvest Grain Pizza in Malta, located in the former home of Dunning Street Station,
opened suddenly on May 4 after initially targeting a September or October opening last year. It’s Harvest Grain’s second location.
The pizzeria offers a wide variety of pies, including whole wheat, square pan, Sicilian deep dish, gluten free, a white “Saratoga” pizza, Hawaiian, veggie lovers, and many more.
The Fodero Dining Cardesigned building on Route 9 that now houses Harvest Grain
has a long history of prior owners stretching back to the early 1950s, when it first opened as the Malta Ridge Diner. In the 1970s, it was a filming location for “My Old Man,” a made-for-TV drama about a horse trainer that was based on a short story by Ernest Hemingway. SCALLIONS
According to The Dishing, chef/restaurateur Ronald Solevo (the owner and namesake of Solevo Kitchen) has taken over Scallions, where he plans to unveil a new eatery this fall called The Pearl. Solevo will renovate the space to create “a coastal Connecticut seafood restaurant with a hidden twist,” reported The Dishing.
Last but not least, Lakeside Farms in Ballston Lake reopened on April 30. The cider mill/ shop/eatery is especially known for its sandwiches, such as The Cortland and The McIntosh.
Lakeside’s restaurant and country store are now open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Saratoga Automobile Museum launched its new Mercedes-Benz exhibition with an opening reception on May 7.
Spanning more than a century of automotive achievement, the exhibition showcases a collection of vehicles and artifacts that highlight Mercedes-Benz’s legacy—from its pioneering beginnings to its modern-day innovations. Guests will experience firsthand the craftsmanship, design,
and technological advancements that have defined the brand for generations.
“We are thrilled to present this comprehensive tribute to Mercedes-Benz and its remarkable 140-year history,” said Megan Hennessey, the museum’s executive director.
“This exhibition not only celebrates the brand’s legacy but also its continued influence on the future of mobility.”
The exhibition will be on view until Sunday, Oct. 25.
CLIFTON PARK — Realm
Artesian Water recently began sales after receiving New York State Department of Health approval to bottle naturallysourced artesian water from a protected aquifer in Washington County’s Adirondack region.
Realm’s bottling plant at 8 Fairchild Square in Clifton Park hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6 to celebrate the company’s sales launch.
From inception, Realm was designed as a fully closed loop, vertically integrated water company. Realm owns and controls its artesian source, operates its own bottling facility, and manages its distribution network end-to-end. Realm’s water is transported directly from the source to the bottling facility, where it is bottled on site using stainless steel piping, advanced filtration, and “rigorous” quality control systems. The facility’s cleaning and sanitation processes use Realm’s own artesian water, helping to reduce exposure to outside contaminants.
Following the success of its inaugural event in 2024, the Saratoga Springs Public Library is proud to announce the return of the Local History Fair on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 1 - 5 p.m. The fair will take place in the library’s H. Dutcher Community Room and is free and open to the public.
The Local History Fair serves as a community hub for anyone interested in genealogical research, historical interpretation, and preservation. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from over a dozen local museums, historic sites, historical societies, and archives from across the Greater Capital District. These experts will be on hand to answer questions, share resources, and discuss the vital work being done to document and protect our region’s unique heritage.
In addition to the exhibitors, the library will host two featured presentations in the
Susman Room:
• 1:30 p.m. – From Attic to Archive: Preserving Your Family’s Past: Join Michelle Isopo, Archivist and Local History Librarian, for an informative session on how to care for your own historical treasures. This program offers practical advice and simple preservation techniques to ensure family documents, photographs, and heirlooms are protected for future generations.
• 3:00 p.m. – Columbia’s Daughters: The Political Equality Clubs of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties, 18901917: Librarian and historian Patricia Dolton will explore the fascinating history of local suffrage efforts. This talk highlights the dedicated women of the tricounty area who organized and advocated for political equality in the decades leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment.
“We’re excited to be hosting our second Local History Fair to give the public the opportunity to learn about some of the
wonderful organizations and researchers who are the stewards of the history of our area,” said Caitlin Sheldon, Adult Services Librarian and co-organizer of the event. “So many of these organizations offer not only education, but also research assistance and sometimes volunteer opportunities. We love highlighting the work they do and encouraging people to take advantage of their knowledge and efforts.”
Registration is not required to attend the fair or presentations. For more information, please visit the Library’s Events Calendar at www.sspl.org or call the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 518-584-7860.
The Moreau and South Glens Falls Historical Society, headquartered at Parks-Bentley Place in South Glens Falls, opens its 2026 season with a special video exhibition about Moreau and surrounding areas in the time of our nation’s Declaration of Independence. In addition, this summer’s exhibition will include a display of “History Mysteries” arranged throughout the Parks-Bentley house, which was erected in 1776 by Daniel Parks.
In addition to the video and exhibition, which will be on display throughout the summer, there will be an educational program focused on the Underground Railroad. This event, Escape to Freedom, is scheduled for July 18th at 12:30 pm and is free to the public. Attendees, especially children, will have the opportunity to participate in simulation of what it was like for slaves working on plantations and follows the slaves as they escape to freedom in the North. Also included is information found on Underground Railroad quilts and a visit to the hiding place in the main house where
slaves might have stayed to escape capture.
Parks-Bentley Place is open to the public on Saturdays from noon – 4 pm from May 16 through mid-September. Features of the historic complex include the 1766/1830 house, an 1812 one-room schoolhouse, an 1800s tool shed and a fully equipped summer kitchen.
The Historical Society, housed at Parks-Bentley Place, also provides educational programming throughout the year. Groups interested in requesting a presentation are asked to call Nancy at 518-636-3856.
The Historical Society maintains its headquarters at Parks-Bentley Place at 35 Ferry Boulevard in South Glens Falls. This historic home is one of the three oldest buildings in South Glens Falls but is the only one open to the public. Free tours are available during open hours; donations are appreciated. Private tours are available for $5 per person (minimum of $75 for groups).
For more information about Parks-Bentley Place, visit the Society’s website – parksbentleyplace.org.
What can fireflies teach us about the future of community life, ecological stewardship, and the health of the landscapes we inhabit?
Open space advocate and SoBro Conservancy founder Tom Denny will explore that question Tuesday, May 26 at the Saratoga Springs Holiday Inn in a public presentation hosted by the Saratoga Torch Club.
Denny’s talk, “Got Fireflies? Thoughts on Partnering with Nature to Strengthen the Web of Life,” will describe how communities can work more thoughtfully with nature to create healthier, more connected communities.
The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a guided tour of the SoBro Triangle, the innovative ecological restoration and pollinator habitat that SoBro Conservancy established at 209 South Broadway in 2022. That will be followed by a cash bar at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and dinner at 6 p.m. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
One of Saratoga Springs’ leading voices for ecological restoration and civic stewardship, Denny has also helped lead efforts ranging from Sustainable Saratoga’s Tree Toga plantings to broader conversations on the Open Space Advisory Committee about Saratoga’s natural resources and open-space preservation in our Greenbelt.
At the center of his recent work is the once-vacant 0.2acre gas station parcel at 209 South Broadway that SoBro Conservancy has been transforming into a vibrant ecological garden since it took ownership of the parcel in 2022. SoBro Conservancy’s team of conservation advocates and volunteers has created one of Saratoga’s most visible experiments in community-led regreening. What had long been a barren scar along one of Saratoga’s busiest corridors is now alive with pollinators, birds, native trees and perennials, and public activity.
The project has become a model of civic partnership. Volunteers prepped and planted the garden beds and installed irrigation systems. BOCES students built a tool shed funded by Rotary. City agencies, nonprofits, local businesses, and residents have all contributed expertise, funding, labor, and imagination to the effort.
The result is a living demonstration of what Denny describes as working “with nature to strengthen the web of life”.
Using the presence — or absence — of fireflies as a symbol of environmental health and ecological balance, Denny will reflect in his remarks on the ways native landscapes, pollinator habitats, urban forestry,
trails, and thoughtfully designed public spaces contribute not only to environmental sustainability, but also to human well-being and community identity.
Dinner reservations -- at $40 per person -- may be made by emailing Richard Lynch at torchman999@gmail.com by Friday, May 22, 2026, with your dinner selection. Menu options include Tortellini & Broccoli Alfredo or New England Crusted Cod.
To attend Denny’s presentation only, the suggested donation is $10.
by Aidan Cahill Saratoga TODAY
Six Saratoga County School Districts have been named being among the top communities for music education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).
The 27th annual award recognizes schools and districts nationwide for their leadership in expanding equitable access to music education. In total, 1,008 districts and 127 individual schools across the country were recognized by NAMM.
The six Saratoga County school districts recognized were:
• South Glens Falls Central School District.
o They have been recognized five times.
• Waterford-Halfmoon Union School.
o They have been recognized three times.
• Saratoga Springs City School District
o They have been recognized three times
• Mechanicville City School District.
o This is their first recognition.
• Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District
o They have been recognized 14 times.
• Ballston Spa Central School District.
o They have been recognized 10 times.
HIGH ROCK PARK
SATURDAYS
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.
by Rose and Dan Fera for Saratoga TODAY
The sun is out, the soil has warmed, and it’s time to head out to look for plants for your summer garden. Here are a few tips about what to look for when choosing some common vegetable transplants.
When selecting your garden plants, we recommend avoiding multi-packs of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Although they may seem like a bargain, they are often rootbound and oversized for their containers. If you go this route, you should plan on repotting them into larger containers for a couple of weeks before transplanting them into the garden. We’ve found 4”5” pots to be large enough for adequate root development, allowing your plants to take off quickly once transplanted. Most other garden vegetables, such as cucumbers, zucchini, and other squashes, as well as lettuces and greens, are fine in multi-packs as long as the cells they’re planted in are large enough. The important thing is that the plant doesn’t seem outlandishly large for the container it’s growing in. A 12” tall tomato in a tiny cell will take a much longer time to establish compared to one grown in a larger pot.
After purchasing your plants, be sure to keep them watered. Plants perform best when thoroughly watered and then allowed to dry back. The soil should not stay soggy because the roots need air
but should never be allowed to dry out completely. Plants are ready for transplant when the roots have nicely filled the pot. You should be able to remove the plant from the pot by gently pulling on the stem, leaving no soil behind, with lots of visible roots but not circling around the inside of the pot.
To prep your garden for planting, you can use a rototiller or dig it by hand. If this is a new garden plot, we highly recommend rototilling, as hand-digging is an arduous task. We believe that using organic methods will help you improve your soil over time, resulting in healthier plants. The use of compost is central to organic growing. We recommend a good shovelful every 2’-3’, raked into the soil. Be sure to also use a highquality, organic fertilizer when you transplant, and side-dress every few weeks during the season. Espoma and North Country Organics are two brands we have used in our own garden with excellent results. When it’s time to transplant, be sure to have water at hand and avoid planting during the hottest part of the day to lessen the shock to your tender plants. First, work the compost and
fertilizer into the soil of your garden bed. The holes for smaller plants can be made using just your fingers, but holes for larger plants will be easier to dig with a trowel. Make each hole large enough for the plant’s root ball. Place the seedling in the hole, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil surface. An exception to this rule would be tomatoes, which can be planted deeper, with the soil burying the lower stem. Roots will grow from the buried stem, creating additional roots to support a larger plant and more fruit. Cover the roots with the loose soil and water it well. Keep your young transplants well-watered and check them daily to be sure they don’t dry out. Before you know it, you’ll be harvesting delicious vegetables from your own backyard! You can find garden transplants at the following farms at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market: Leaning Birch Farm, Balet
Flowers & Design, Burger’s MarketGarden, Gomez Veggie Ville, and Lovin’ Mama Farm. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at High Rock Park in Downtown Saratoga. Find us online at https://saratogafarmersmarket. org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ saratogafarmersmarket.
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
We are at that time of year of celebrating weddings. Typically, the season begins in late spring and into early fall. It’s the most wonderful day for many – the day you get to say your vows with the one you love the most in the world. The one that you want to spend the rest of your life with. And all the people you love most in the world will be right there with you!
I hold dear memories of my own wedding that include the magical part of being special and surrounded by love. It includes feeling the delight and sharing that happiness with others and recognizing that these are the people who will remain in your life as a part of your marriage. We were very blessed to have parents on both sides, that made sure our wedding day was unforgettable. Keep in mind that things will happen and not to sweat it. Our day was perfect until we did not have a ride home from the venue!
My mother added to our day by making large platters of Italian cookies to add to our dessert offerings. All of the Italian matriarchs in my family joined in together to make the most incredible cookies (that were a hit) being consumed by the handfuls by our guests. Paula and I walked around the reception with two huge platters to share with our guests. Although cookies may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a wedding, once you start thinking about it, you may realize how much they can be a perfect way to celebrate such a special day. While the wedding cake is still the belle of the ball, cookies can be an excellent support to this main headliner. In fact, cookies are a great treat that are commonly served during weddings
For the cookie dough:
• 2 1/4 cups flour (all purpose)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
To make the frosting:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
To decorate
• 4 tbsp non-pareils or sprinkles
To make the cookie dough
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened (DO NOT MELT THE BUTTER (8 tablespoons))
• 1.5 teaspoons almond extract (or anise [licorice flavor])
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (or anise extract)
1. Mix the baking powder, salt, and flour in a small bowl and set aside
2. Using a electric mixer, combine sugar and butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, until combined and then add the extract and mix until combined.
4. Add the flour/baking powder and combine slowly just until mixed.
5. Using a tablespoon, roll the dough into balls and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour
7. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F, and then bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
or special occasions, we just don’t pay that much attention to celebrate such a special day.
As we plan for our daughter Aubrey’s wedding, we reflect on the magnificent experience that our families provided in making sure we had a special day.
Another part of weddings is what to get for the couple?
At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, we offer those culinary tools that many would contribute to a couple’s kitchen and culinary needs. We also offer a wedding registry for the special couple. Stop in and we can work with you on your selection. Updating the kitchen is often the first thing we think of when
starting a new life together. This new step offers a great opportunity to throw out old kitchenware and update your old pots, pans, and knives. Gifting kitchen tools to someone who loves cooking can be a thoughtful and practical gesture. Consider their cooking style and preferences when choosing the tools, and you might want to pick something unique or of high quality. From specialized gadgets to quality knives or cookware, there are plenty of options to consider. Stop by Compliments to the Chef and let us help you with that special gift. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John & Paula
To Frost
1. Mix the ingredients for the frosting, adding the milk one tablespoon at a time
2. I prefer to use a teaspoon and pour a bit of frosting over the cooled cookies but some like to dunk their cookies in the frosting to frost
3. Make sure that the cookies are completely cooled before frosting otherwise, the frosting will just drip off
4. Add sprinkles/non-pareils while the frosting is still wet or they won’t stick. I usually frost a few at a time and then decorate so the frosting doesn’t dry before I have a chance to decorate
Notes
The dough can be a little sticky. You can wet your hands a bit to help with rolling or if you have cooking spray, spray your hands lightly to help facilitate rolling the cookies. I use a cookie scoop, which helps a lot.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
Clifton Park Halfmoon Friends Used Book Sale
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public
Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | Preview for Members only 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
General Public: Friday, 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, 12:15 – 4 p.m. For more information call 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Annual Meeting of East Line Union Cemetery
Village of Round Lake Village Hall, Post Office Building, 49 Burlington Ave., Round Lake | 10 a.m. The meeting is open to all lot owners. All lots / gravesites should be neat and orderly in keeping with the overall nature and appearance of the cemetery by lot owners who are responsible for removing dead or wilted flowers, holiday decorations, etc. Donations to the cemetery for repairs and general upkeep are gladly accepted and can be sent to the East Line Union Cemetery, Inc. at P.O. Box 111, Round Lake NY 12151. For more information email EastLineUnion@Gmail.com or call Craig Tolosky, Sec.-Treas. at 518-888-4805.
Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower
Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Looking for a scenic view without having to climb a mountain? Come visit the Historic Cornell Hill Fire Tower, Saturday and Sunday. The fire tower is open, weather permitting. No registration is needed.
Art in the Park
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public! Join us for our art fair. Over 70 artists participating in the event selling and discussing their work. The event will also feature live music and food! A dance performance by the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company at 12:30 p.m. Rain date is May 23.
ADK Tabletop Day
Sandy Hill Arts Center, Hudson Falls | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. A one-day event open to people of all ages and skill levels, focused on modern board games, Role-Playing games, and more activities related to tabletop gaming. Special events this year will include a panel called “Gamemastering 101”, with tips and tricks for running games and a live roleplaying “Call of Cthulhu” event at 7pm. Additional highlights are Gamer Yard Sale tables, convention and gaming-related items for sale, and door prizes and raffles. Visit our website: www.adirondacon.com.
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters will meet. JPV Oliver will lead the program, “George Washington & Saratoga: It’s Complicated.” John will take a humorous look at our 1st President and his involvement with Saratoga County. John has worked as a guide at the Saratoga County History Museum, is a former speech writer and publishes his musings every day at LoucheLife.substack.com. Program is free and the public is welcome. For info call 518885-9309.
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. Menu: Scallop Potatoes, veggie, roll and dessert. Cost for one is $17 and two for $30. Please call 518885-1149, by Friday May 15 to reserve your dinner.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7:30 p.m. Featuring a food truck from Ted’s Fish Fry with food for purchase, as well as a cash bar with beer and wine and non-alcoholic options. There will be a handicapping seminar led by Brien Bouyea, the Museum’s Hall of Fame and Communications Director, and Preakness trivia between each race for the chance to win a prize! FREE to attend! Receive a free gift with preregistration! Online pre-registration is active until May 16 at 12 p.m. Register: https://1049a. blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/ Preakness-Watch-Party. There are no physical tickets for this event. Pre-registered names will be on a check-in list at the door on the day of the event. Walkins are welcome!
Suye and Her Nieces: WWII on Mt. McGregor with Jackie Pardon
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 – 8 p.m. Japanese-born Suye [SEE-yay] Narita (19011984) was the live-in caretaker of Grant Cottage, Wilton, for many decades. During WWII, Narita was declared an “enemy alien” and placed under house arrest at the Cottage. After her sister died in a U.S. internment camp in Arizona, her nieces Frances and Nancy came to join her on Mt. McGregor.
Will include a reading of an account of this time written by her niece, Frances Ogasawara. Register at brooksidemuseum. org.
SUNDAY, MAY 17
Breakfast Buffet
ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $11 adults, $10 seniors, $6 children 10 & under, children under 5 free, $13 take out orders. This will be our last breakfast until September.
All You Can Eat Country
Breakfast
Gansevoort Fire House, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu includes: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits with sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donation: $12 adults, $10 Seniors 55+ and Military and 1st Responders, $10 children age 6-12, children under 6 yrs. old are free.
MONDAY, MAY 18
GLP-1s Demystified
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6 p.m. Taken a GLP-1 or curious? Join registered dietitian Emily Horstman for evidence-based strategies to optimize and protect your whole-body health while on these medications. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www. cphlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Pierogi Pick Up
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Place your order for Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogi. You can call 518-363-0001 or email at ctspierogis@gmail.com.
Digital Skills Series: What is AI?
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | Noon. Participants will explore the basics of AI, or
artificial intelligence, through a live educational Zoom presentation presented by AARP Senior Planet. Following the presentation, library staff will lead an interactive discussion and demonstration of several popular online AI tools. Attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on practice and guided exploration of AI resources, along with time for questions and answers. The program is designed to help adults better understand emerging technology and how AI tools can be used in everyday life. This program is open to all adults. Registration is required and space is limited to 12 participants. To register or learn more, call 518-8855022 or stop in.
Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Sprigs | 5:30 p.m. Discover how to transform everyday kitchen scraps into nutrientrich compost using the Bokashi method—an efficient, lowodor system that’s perfect for apartments, small homes, or anyone looking for a simple, sustainable solution. Whether you’re new to composting or looking to expand your eco-friendly practices, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to get started right away. https://sustainablesaratoga. org/event/bokashicomposting-workshop/
Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting
Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Sarah Welch. She is the Saratoga County Fair Historian and will be telling us about the fair’s history. Please join us, all are welcome. Admission is free.
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 518-348-9922 with questions.
Chicken and Sausage Riggies 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: chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes in a pink sauce over penne pasta, tossed salad, and garlic toast. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Saratoga, with Caitlin Sheldon
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 – 8 p.m. For anyone who has ever wondered what it would look like if the dresses in historical photographs came to life, this program explains how one such photograph of Saratoga Springs inspired a month-long recreation project. Covering the design and construction process, and revealing the finished garment and how it’s worn, this program on Victorian clothing will appeal to makers, history buffs, and fashion enthusiasts alike. Register at Brooksidemuseum. org.
The Town of Greenfield: A Forgotten Crossroads Film
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa 7 – 8 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the release of the fourth film in our Forgotten Crossroads series. The Town of Greenfield highlights the history, memories and aspirations of the community as brought to life through engaging conversations with twenty local residents. By focusing on the largest town in Saratoga County the film
highlights the diversity of the resident’s experiences and expectations which are captured in the Town’s motto “Better TOGether.” Register at Brooksidemuseum.org.
Sky Gazing Party
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 7:30 p.m. Join the Astronomy Club for a Sky Gazing Party. Bring your telescope or use one of ours. Come enjoy snacks and conversation while you view nature. This event is for all ages, and kids are encouraged to participate. Registration is requested at 518-882-6385.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Community Night at Saratoga Outdoors
490 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. The evening will feature Bikeatoga, who will be on-site sharing more about their mission and impact. 30% of all sales during this event will be donated directly to Bikeatoga. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a $100 Saratoga Outdoors gift card that will be raffled off. Come support their cause while shopping for quality outdoor gear.
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Over 200 Native Plant Swaps for a More Sustainable, Pollinator-Friendly Garden - Join Sustainable Saratoga and SoBro Conservancy for an upcoming book talk with author Elise Howard. Many traditional, non-native garden plants don’t support our bees, butterflies, birds, and other creatures. Native plants are more likely to thrive, because they evolved as part of the local ecology. They often require less maintenance and don’t depend on pesticides and fertilizers. This savvy guide will help gardeners that are ready to make the switch hit the ground running. For details, visit Northshire.com/ event.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That’s why St. Clement’s is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Friday, May 29 from 12 to 5 p.m. at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).
Friday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the YMCA Pavillion, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Celebrate Memorial Day with a red, white, and blue outdoor BBQ, honoring those who have served. Enjoy live music from Bill Gervasio and a full picnic-style meal including BBQ chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, macaroni salad, pasta salad, chips, water, and strawberry shortcake. Cost is $12 per person. Please RSVP by calling 518-584-1621. Community partners, including Home of the Good Shepherd, MVP Health Care, Nascentia Health, WellCare, and Trinity Health Alerts—will be on site throughout the event. Guests are encouraged to stop by, meet them, ask questions, and learn more about the local support and services available to you and your family.
The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs is having a Plant Sale on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to sold-out. The sale will be held at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs. There will be a wide variety of perennial plants, annuals, and several herbs available. The sale will also feature garden crafts made by members of the Heritage Garden Club. Come early for the best selections.
Join Sustainable Saratoga for Pollinator Palooza, a native plant sale and pollinator education event, on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (rain date May 31). Native pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.) are in drastic decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Planting native plants provides essential food and habitat for native pollinators. It is often challenging to find native plants, but at Pollinator Palooza, you can shop our selection of over 30 native plant species at Oligny’s Country Gardens, 390 WiltonGansevoort Rd, Gansevoort. Just 10 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs. Cash or check only.
Hosted by the Saratoga County 4-H Leaders’ Association at the stunning Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course! This event is not just about swinging clubs; it’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of golf while making a significant impact on our community’s youth. And don’t worry if you’re not a seasoned golfer—come as you are! We’ll pair you with fellow enthusiasts, ensuring you have a blast regardless of your skill level. Your participation is key, and together, we can make a huge impact! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Greg Stevens at the 4-H office at 518-885-8995 or grs9@cornell.edu. More information is also available at www.sc4H.org.
The sale will be held at the Italian American War Veterans, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs on May 31, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. A variety of items and baked goods will be available. Rain or Shine.
Flea Market
The first Spring Antiques Festival & Flea Market is
coming to the Clifton Park Elks, 695 MacElroy Rd, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 on Sunday, May 31, 9am-4pm. Spring vendors will be offering antiques & collectibles, crafts, and flea market items. Outdoor vendor spaces are still available. Food will be offered by the Elks and several vendors. There will be vendors inside and outside. This is a rain or shine show with free parking and no admission fee. For more information or to receive a vendor application, please email jshinaman@ nycap.rr.com Facebook.com/ fallantiquesfestival.
Join us on June 3, noon – 1 p.m. for the CBMC Saratoga Springs Luncheon, a highly anticipated in-person event that brings together business professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders from various industries. The VFW Post 420, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, will be our gracious host for this gathering and Tinney’s Tavern will be catering for the event. Our guest speaker will be Daniel Marek, a health teacher in one of the largest and most acclaimed school districts in the capital region. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. For more information and to get your ticket, visit https://events. cbmc.com/register/saratogaluncheon/28MNZS44N.
There will be no meeting in May for the Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group, but we will meet again on Monday, June 15 at 2:30 at The Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. 518-584-1621. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth, gordonsblyth@gmail. com, 917-887-7980 or Co-Leader Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com, 518-810-8483.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Cristina Vane is Sicilian and Guatemalan; grew up in France, Italy, and England; and now plays traditional blues and country music in Nashville.
Her song “Little Girl from Nowhere,” which she played during her Caffe Lena debut last Thursday, reflected her unique, transient upbringing.
“No roots, nothing to be holding on to,” she sang. “I’ve been in a foreign land ever since I was just a little baby. You can’t understand. Ageless spirit moves upon the water. She bade me sink or swim. I will not be fearful any longer. I am diving in.”
The spirit of fearlessness expressed by the song seems to reflect Vane’s on-stage persona and artistry at large. Although sometimes singing the blues or plucking a banjo, there’s a modern punk-rock, defiant edge to Vane that has likely spurred her rise in popularity over the last handful of years.
In 2025, Vane released the album “Hear My Call,” which is stuffed with a slew of memorable tracks, especially “You Ain’t Special,” which she also played at Lena. The tune sounds like an
amiable, country-tinged bop but has an Alanis Morissette attitude. At Lena, there tends to be a blend of audience members who are discovering a new artist and audience members who are already fans. At Vane’s show, the crowd seemed to be more of the latter.
Take a glance at Vane’s packed tour schedule and this probably isn’t a surprise. She was headed five hours south to
Philadelphia the day after her stop in Saratoga. Then she was off to Virginia, then North Carolina. Vane released her debut record just five years ago but has already attracted the attention of artists such as Bob Weir, Wynonna Judd, and Molly Tuttle (to name a few), all of whom she’s directly supported on stage.
For Vane’s upcoming tour dates, visit www.cristinavane.com.
Book cover of “Small Towns U.S.A.: 100 Must-See Getaways Across the United States” via National Geographic.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
— Saratoga Springs has been officially deemed one of 100 “must-see getaways across the United States” by a National Geographic book published last week.
The book’s Saratoga entry includes two photographs by Samantha Decker, a Saratogian acclaimed for her evocative captures of all things
horses, including the Saratoga Race Course, Oklahoma Training Track, various breeding farms, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, and the Saratoga Polo Association.
The coffee-table tome “Small Towns U.S.A.: 100 MustSee Getaways Across the United States” was published on May 5 and is available on Amazon. Other locales featured include Paducah, Kentucky; Broken Bow, Oklahoma; Egg Harbor, Wisconsin; and Cody, Wyoming.
Week of May 15 - May 21, 2026
CHARLTON — This spring, neighbors, families, artists, and first-time makers are gathering at Main Street Studio to build a cast of giant parade puppets celebrating the history and spirit of Harmony Corners, a historic hamlet in the northeastern corner of Charlton.
The puppets—which include four large square-dancing backpack figures, a fiddle player, giant strawberries, and a two-person cardboard buffalo—will march in the 2026 Charlton Founders’ Day Parade on Sunday, June 7.
The project is organized by Main Street Studio, a membersupported community craft studio located at 786 Charlton Road in Charlton, right on the parade route.
Unlike floats built behind closed doors, every puppet and prop in Main Street Studio’s procession is constructed by volunteers in open-community build sessions. Participants
need no prior experience, just a willingness to cut, glue, sew, or paint alongside their neighbors.
“Whether you have two hours or the whole spring, there’s a place for you in this project,” said Jason Nemec, co-founder of Main Street Studio. “We’ve had kids, grandparents, experienced artists, and total beginners, all working side by side. That’s what makes it special.”
The build sessions are led by local artists Matt Paul, Maria DeAngelo, and Renee Johnson, who are guiding volunteers through papier-mâché sculpting, foam construction, fabric printing, and costume making. The puppets are constructed from recycled materials like newspaper, cardboard and foam, PVC pipe, fabric, and paper-mâché.
The parade entry’s centerpiece—a two-person cardboard buffalo—is a nod to one of Harmony Corners’ most cherished stories.
When the Harmony Corners Volunteer Fire Department purchased a 1929 Buffalo fire truck, completely overhauled it, and entered firematic competitions, that small farming community went on to win first place at the Central New York State Firematic Drill Team Association championship. The buffalo has been painted on Harmony Corners fire trucks ever since. This year, the department celebrates its 100th anniversary.
“How many people drive past the Harmony Corners firehouse and wonder why there’s a buffalo on the truck?” asked Nemec. “Creating these puppets is our way of making sure those stories don’t get lost.”
Remaining community build sessions are free and open to all ages; no experience needed. Saturday sessions continue on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on May 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. A Tuesday evening costume-making session with Renee Johnson is scheduled for May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. All
sessions are held at Main Street Studio at 786 Charlton Road.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
On Tuesday, May 19 from 5 to 7 pm, Saratoga Arts will dedicate its main art gallery to the Dake Family and Stewart’s Shops.
Longtime supporters of Saratoga Arts throughout its 40-year history, the Dake Family
and Stewart’s Shops most recently contributed $400,000 towards the arts organization’s $2 million building renovation.
“This instrumental gift has helped Saratoga Arts realize its next iteration as the community arts center for our region,” said Saratoga Arts.
Week of May 15 - May 21,
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — “People gather here for many reasons. For music. For dance. For a night outside under the trees. For the quiet electricity of thousands of strangers paying attention to the same thing.”
So reads a light green-colored wall in SPAC’s new photo exhibition “This Place Loves You Back,” which was unveiled at The Pines last Thursday evening.
The installment, created by artist Whitney Browne, “highlights the intimate, in-between moments that define the audience experience—capturing the spirit of connection that has lived on SPAC’s grounds for generations,” said SPAC.
Browne dug through SPAC’s photo archives to find some of the moments of romance, friendship, joy, relaxation, and community that have occurred at SPAC since it opened in 1966.
The exhibition is welltimed as SPAC celebrates its 60th year of existence.
Of the exhibit, Browne said, “Looking through the archives of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, certain patterns begin to appear— not only the performances on stage, but the quieter moments
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
“The Hayley Williams Show” recently unveiled its expansion across North and Latin America, which includes a stop at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Sept. 12.
around them. Over time, places that hold this kind of shared attention begin to gather memories. They accumulate stories, traditions, friendships, and the quiet imprint of the people who have passed through them. This exhibition moves through those traces—photographs and fragments of time. If you have ever sat here, listened here, or looked around and felt yourself part of the moment, you are part of that history too. This place has been paying attention to you, too. And, in its own way, this place loves you back.”
The exhibition includes photography by Francesco D’Amico, Dave Bigler, Jake Ritz and Juan Soler of Ironglass Productions, Bryan Lasky, Erica Miller, Rebecca Loomis, and Shawn LaChapelle.
In addition to images, there are a few short stories and testimonials on the walls of The Pines. They pay tribute to the “pleasure,” “incredible sense of peace,” and “mesmerizing” emotions evoked by SPAC performances.
The exhibition is open to ticketed guests prior to evening performances of BalletX, New York City Ballet, and The Philadelphia Orchestra, inviting audiences to explore the exhibit as part of their SPAC experience. Additional viewing times may be added; visit spac.org for the full schedule.
The North American leg will feature support from Magdalena Bay and Rico Nasty, while singersongwriter Annie DiRusso joins the lineup for Latin America and Puerto Rico. $1 from every ticket sold in North America will directly benefit REVERB &
Support+Feed.
In the U.S., the tour uses Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange to help fans get tickets at the original price. Tickets will be non-transferable and can only be resold on Ticketmaster at face value. In New York, where laws prevent resale restrictions, tickets can be transferred but Ticketmaster will still honor Hayley Williams’ terms by keeping resale prices at face value on its site.
For the last few months,
Hayley Williams has been touring her most recent album “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.” The tour has been a celebration of her critically acclaimed, Grammynominated album, which she’s played in full each night. The full North American, UK and European tour legs sold out in seconds, and featured numerous surprise guest stars.
“The Hayley Williams Show” will feature material across all three of the singer’s solo albums, as well as some surprises.
Monday | 5 p.m. AD COPY
Publication Day: Friday
Notice of formation of Simmons PN Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/27/2026 Office: Brandy Simmons has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 31 Outlook Dr S, Mechanicville, NY 12118.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/2026. 16882
POWER GEN INSULATION SERVICES, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State (“NYSS”) on 3/27/2026. Office location: Saratoga County. NYSS is designated the LLC’s agent against whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of such process to: Dreyer Boyajian, LLP, 75 Columbia Street, Albany, New York 12210. Purpose: any lawful act. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17018
Notice of formation of MICHELLE M MARCHAND NURSE PRACTITIONER IN PSYCHIATRY, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 03/30/2026. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Albany. 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 10 Smith Lane, Voorheesville, NY 12186, Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17022
Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: Greenfield Estates Media LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 4/1/2016, Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 50 Walker Drive Greenfield Center NY 12833. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17029
Notice of registration of WISTER INSURANCE SERVICES LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/13/2026. 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. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17035
Notice of Formation of Healthy Living Clifton Park LLC, Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on March 31, 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 222 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. Purpose: any lawful activity. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17036
Notice of formation of Upstate Retro Clothing, LLC. Articles
of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/02/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 49 Front St, Ballst4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17030
Notice of formation of Terra Firma Restoration Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 03/02/2026. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State Shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Tierney E. Doyle-Mollnow, 733 Waite Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Company is organized for Specialized procurement and project management firm focused on ground restoration and site stabilization services. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17031
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is:
GARAGE WORKS, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 7, 2025. Office Location: 10 Tuckers Ln, Mechanicville, County of Saratoga. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a
copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 10 Tuckers Ln, Mechanicville New York 12118. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17048
Notice of Formation of Bobby The Builder LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/11/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Connor Dr. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17065
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Katie LaTerra Homes LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 20, 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, 7 Cottage St Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17076
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY. NAME: Cottage & Park LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 7, 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, 7 Cottage St Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17075
Notice of Formation of Art Club LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on December 30, 2025. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC: Virginia Fretto, 111 Green Street, Schuylerville NY 12871. Purpose: Retail Art Supply Store. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/2026. 17082
Notice of formation of XPO ENTERPRISES, LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 5/27/2003. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, SSNY shall mail service of process (SOP) to the LLC, 720 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866, USA. Purpose is any lawful purpose. Duration date 12/31/2043. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17101
Notice of Formation of MK PaperWorks LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/12/2026 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: 89 Woodlawn Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22,
Week of May 15 - May 21, 2026
5/29/2026. 17100
Notice of Formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Higgins & Sons, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/17/2026. County within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is located: Saratoga County. Street address of principal business location is: 1 Saunders Road, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Higgins & Sons, LLC, 1 Saunders Road, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. Term: Perpetual. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17136
Notice of formation of POWDER RUN AT GORE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/24/2026 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: The LLC, 74 Warren Street, Ste. 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17138
Notice of Formation of Spa City Greenhouse LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/18/2026. 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: 38 Jamison Dr. Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17141
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: THE 2026 SECRET CONNECTION FILLY THOROUGHBRED, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 10, 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, DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17146
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: THE 2026 SEA ISLE FILLY THOROUGHBRED, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 10, 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, DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17145
Notice of Formation of Downtown Retreat LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/19/2026 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: 201 Washington Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17148
Notice of Formation of The Persimmon Club, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 2/21/2026. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 24 Maxwell Drive #1075, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, USA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17164
Legacy Collaborative LLC filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 21, 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: 202 Ushers Rd, Round Lake, NY 12151. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29/2026. 17178
Notice of Formation of TrainingVault.co LLC . Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/10/2026 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Southside Dr, Suite 11-187, Clifton Park, NY 12065 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17196
Notice of Formation of McDugan Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on January 12, 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: 29 Casablanca CT. Clifton Park New York 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17201
DiVirgilio Consulting Services LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 4/23/26. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 165 Braim Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17220
Notice of formation of Lumino Labs LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/04/2025 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 Cedar Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5/2026. 17230
Notice of formation of Jillian Bennett, PT PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/12/2026 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: 2077 Mechanic St, Galway NY 12074. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/2026. 17266
Notice of Formation of LLC - Articles of Organization for HERC’S HEATING AND COOLING LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/03/2026. Office located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at 164D Eastwood Dr, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/2026. 17268
Notice of formation of Shine on the Green, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/19/2025. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as an agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Shine on the Green, LLC: Post Office Box 183, Round Lake, NY 12151. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 17289
Notice of Formation of Ink Cocoon LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/26/2026. 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: 13 West Drive Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/2026. 17287
Notice of formation of Daris Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York State Dept. of State on 04/23/2026. The County in which the office of the LLC is located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated
as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process to LLC, 2142 U.S. Rte. 9, Round Lake, NY 12151. The LLC is organized for any lawful purpose. 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/2026. 17348
Notice of Formation of Essential Skills LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on April 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: 378 NY Route-423, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/2026. 17349
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Since Mystik Dan’s runnerup finish in the 2024 Preakness, we have not seen the Kentucky Derby winner contest the second jewel of the Triple Crown, which is disappointing, although that decision has proved successful.
This spring, the connections of the Derby winner have opted to not contest in the Preakness Stakes. The most unusual next outing for a Derby winner must have occurred in 1918, when the Hall of Fame gelding, Exterminator, was entered to run on the grass in a hunt event by his owner, Willis Sharpe Kilmer.
Exterminator was listed for the Turf and Field Handicap, to be run across Hempstead Turnpike from the present UBS Arena at what was then the steeplechase annex known as the Belmont Park Terminal, which had a turf track.
What could possibly inspire the owner of a Derby winner to contest in such an unusual event? I believe the answer is patriotism and sportsmanship on the part of Mr. Kilmer. He had witnessed the New York
State Racing Commission granting a license to Belmont Park Terminal Course during the 1911-12 racing ban, due to the not-for-profit status of events planned there, and how this had kept racing alive in the Empire State during that dark period.
The Belmont Park Terminal was the scene in 1911 where the secretary of the United Hunts Racing Association, Harry A. Buck, who was also assistant secretary of the Turf and Field Club, insisted on being arrested to force a test case of the anti-gambling laws. Harry Buck had his roots in journalism, being the son of Col. E.A. Buck, publisher of The Spirit of the Times, the leading sports publication in the nineteenth century, and his effort was successful in the courts.
It seems incredible that the Kentucky Derby winner was entered in an event offering a $700 purse to be run on grass, and indeed the New York Times report of the race stated, “The presence of the Derby winner overawed many of the owners.” It must be assumed that Exterminator’s owner, Willis Sharpe Kilmer, was committed to making the hunt meeting a success
for the sponsoring association.
The same New York Times article continues, “The United Hunts, which determined to keep up amateur racing by running its meeting while the other associations waited for less troublesome times, had every reason to be pleased with the stand taken. There never was a more successful meeting held by amateurs and one that brought out more high-class horses, both on the flat and over the obstacles. The Long Islanders turned out in force to give countenance to the continuance of the sport, and the special trains from New York were well-filled by racing enthusiasts attracted by the races, which fulfilled all the promise of excitement given by the entries.”
Detailing the Turf and Field Handicap results in the New York Herald from May 26, 1918, during a time our nation was involved in a war in Europe and experiencing the awful
effects of a global pandemic, is the following article. The headline is exciting: “Society Enjoys Horsemanship at the United Hunts Meet at Belmont Park Terminal; Army Officers Display Skill in Saddle in International Military Race – Exterminator Runs Second.” The article really draws in a race fan, of any era, with the description of that day, “Coincident with the spring meeting the Turf and Field Club reopened its hospitable doors, and the memory goes back in vain over many years of experience in the social side of race days to recall a similar incident of greater animation or more varied interest. It was decidedly a military scene…Accustomed colors in civilian attire were lost in the dominant shades of olive drab of American uniforms, the multiple colors of the British and the horizon blue of the Italian uniforms. More than fifty officers in various branches of the allied service were among the
guests at the club luncheon which prefaced the first race. . .”
The Daily Racing Form of May 29, 1918, in reporting the results of the Turf and Field Highweight Handicap, amazingly the next start for ‘Old Bones’ after shedding the garland of roses, stated:
“Exterminator plainly showed that he did not like the turf course and failed to respond when called on in the stretch, finishing a length behind the winner.”
Perhaps Mr. Kilmer expected Exterminator to win easily and did not anticipate a turf horse like Kilts to enter, but his sporting heart was in the right place. Exterminator ran in many more races in 1918, the most exciting being Saratoga’s annual Travers Stakes, where the Derby winner ran against the Preakness winner (War Cloud) and the Belmont Stakes winner (Johren). Perhaps we can hope this year’s Travers will include the winners of the Triple Crown classics.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Healthy Kids Day—a free, family-friendly community event focused on fun, fitness, and healthy living—will take place at the YMCA’s Saratoga Springs branch at 290 West Ave on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is open to the public, and families and children of all ages are welcome.
Healthy Kids Day features an afternoon of active and engaging
activities including bounce houses, tennis, preschool and toddler activities, family Zumba and yoga, slime wars, a kids fun run, a floating obstacle course, and more. Community partners (including the Racing Museum, Saratoga PLAN, and the Saratoga Racers basketball team) will also be onsite sharing interactive activities and resources.
For more information, visit https://srymca.org/ healthy-kids-day.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16, with a special watch party at the museum. The free event will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
The Preakness Watch Party will feature a food truck from Ted’s Fish Fry with food for purchase, as well as a cash bar with beer and wine and non-alcoholic options.
Brien Bouyea, the museum’s communications director, will lead a handicapping seminar and host a trivia contest between each race for the chance to win a prize. Online pre-registration is active until May 16 at 12 p.m. Those who preregister will receive a free gift when they check in at the event.
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by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
THE BRONX — Saratoga sent two of its most accomplished sports stars to The Bronx last week to throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium.
On Wednesday night, Ballston Spa native and pro softball player Ana Gold not only tossed a heater to Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra, she also joined the YES Network broadcast booth for a quick chat.
“Ana, you threw out the first pitch and really brought it, man,” said Michael Kay, the Yankees’ longtime play-byplay broadcaster.
“I had to,” Gold replied. “Gotta show ‘em what us girls got.”
Gold told Kay that she grew up a Yankees fan.
“Born and raised, Saratoga, New York,” she said. “Yankee fan my whole life. So, this is awesome.”
Gold received Rookie of the Year honors from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) after its inaugural season in 2025. She was also named to the league’s All-Defensive Team as a corner infielder.
Then on Thursday afternoon, Saratoga Springs native Cherie DeVaux, who recently became
the first female trainer in history to win the Kentucky Derby, threw out the first pitch alongside Derbywinning jockey Jose Ortiz.
The duo wore Yankees jerseys with number 71 on their backs to honor Elmer Rodriguez, a Yankees pitching prospect who recently made his big-league
debut and just happens to be Ortiz’s cousin.
According to the New York Post, Rodriguez watched his cousin compete in the Derby and was “more nervous watching that race than [in] my debut. I don’t know why. I started crying,” he said.
by Jonathon Norcross
Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The third iteration of Embrace the Belmont, an event designed to educate and hype locals on the Belmont Stakes, will return to the Universal Preservation Hall for one final ride on Tuesday, June 2. Tickets are currently on sale.
The event will feature a panel of expert handicappers: Sara Elbadwi and Matthew DeSantis from the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and Seth Merrow from Capital OTB. Prior to last year’s Belmont Stakes, which was won by Sovereignty, DeSantis predicted Journalism would win, while Merrow correctly picked Sovereignty. Elbadwi declared Baeza, who came in third, to be the “best bet.”
Donna Brothers will once again emcee the event. Brothers recently announced that she would step down, after 26 years, from her post as NBC’s Kentucky Derby reporter on horseback. Prior to becoming a broadcaster, Brothers was a jockey who
retired in 1998 as the secondwinningest female jockey in the nation by money earned.
“I just wanted the people who are in town and the ones most affected by the Saratoga circus coming to town every year, to have an event for them,” Brothers told Saratoga TODAY prior to the first Embrace the Belmont in 2024.
“Saratoga is such an iconic venue,” Brothers said. “When you walk in and look at that structure, you feel the 100 years plus of history ingrained in the wood.”
Embrace the Belmont III will have light bites, cocktails, a “lively social atmosphere,” and a dash of “Saratoga style,” according to event organizers. Fashion partners this year include Frivolous, Mark Thomas Apparel, Miss Scarlett, and Gilded, all of whom will be showcasing Belmontinspired fashion.
The event will support two nonprofits: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and the Saratoga Hospital Foundation. 100% of proceeds will be split between the organizations.
To purchase tickets, visit thsaratoga.org/embrace-the-belmont/.
CLIFTON PARK — The New York Dynamo, a tier 1 hockey program based at the Capital Arena in Clifton Park, is gearing up for a second season that will run from September 2026 to March 2027. To that end, they recently announced the extension of their Head Coach/General Manager, their efforts to revamp their home ice rink, and the commitment of three of their players to collegiate hockey programs.
HEAD COACH/GENERAL MANAGER EXTENDED
Ron Kuhl recently accepted a two-year extension with the Dynamo. He will be at the helm for the upcoming season and the 202728 campaign.
Kuhl originally began as Dynamo’s Assistant Coach at the start of the 2025-26 season. However, a midseason shakeup to the coaching staff provided Kuhl with the opportunity to take the reins as head coach. New York finished with a 14-16 record under Kuhl’s tutelage, an improvement from a 6-16 start.
In 1993, Kuhl started coaching hockey in the New York’s Capital Region. He has spent the last 30-plus years coaching, instructing, and developing players at every age level from youth to pro. In 1997, he founded Excel Hockey Inc. and became an owner of the Hockey Hut Training Center in Clifton Park. Kuhl also delivered the 2001 National Championship to Hudson Valley Community College.
“I appreciate the faith that the ownership has placed in me to build this brand-new program,” Kuhl said. “We have a wonderful group of players returning from last year’s team, and we have a tremendous amount of new talent coming in. Our expectation is to win the league, and we are excited
to get started and have a full offseason of planning and preparation. This program is going to be exciting for the community, and we are looking forward to long term success.”
The Dynamo rebuilt Rink 2 at Capital Arena towards the tail end of their inaugural National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) season as part of a 42-day construction effort.
Overall, the construction fully renovated 17,000 square feet in Rink 2.
These types of investments have been an ongoing strategy from a busy two years under new ownership.
“The commitment by ownership to ensure we are a leading program in the NCDC was proven again by the arena upgrades,” said Kuhl. “Brand new second-level viewing areas, weight room, NCDC locker room, dasher boards, and benches with six-foot glass around the entire rink is incredible.”
The project broke ground on March 4, and the rink was completed on April 15.
Three players from the Dynamo’s inaugural 2025-26 NCDC team have committed to collegiate hockey programs.
Will McDonald heads to Beloit College, Eric Truesdell advances to Misericordia, and Louis Sweenor stays in-state at SUNY Plattsburgh. McDonald, a native of Wisconsin, returns to his home state after a successful campaign. The 20-year-old forward paced the team with 52 games played and three powerplay goals. The righthander was second in points (32) and goals (16).
Truesdell played 49 contests on the ice, compiling nine points (3+6). The Warnerville, New York, product collected an assist in two of New York’s three overtime victories.
Sweenor was second on the team in assists (26) and points (32) last season. The 19-year-old supplied the go-ahead goal in New York’s 2-0 win over the Springfield Pics on March 14 at Capital Arena, ending a scoreless tie with 4:56 into the third period.
“I really enjoyed my season playing for the Dynamo NCDC team — it was a privilege to be a part of starting something new,” Sweenor said. “It also gave me access to amazing people and coaches who helped push me to get better and take that last step to play college hockey. I am very eager to start my college career and couldn’t have picked a better place…to play [than] in front of my hometown.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The New York Law Enforcement Assistance Program (NYLEAP) will host its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 31 at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club.
The event will raise critical funds to support NYLEAP’s nocost mental health, peer support, training, and wellness services for first responders, military veterans, and their families.
NYLEAP is a nonprofit created by first responders for first responders. The organization provides support to law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, corrections officers, dispatchers, military veterans, and family members. Its mission is to improve mental health and wellness while reducing the impacts of trauma, PTSD, cumulative career stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family strain, and suicide within the first responder and veteran communities.
“First responders and veterans spend their lives showing
up for others during some of the worst moments imaginable,” said Matthew Carpenter, PhD, vice president of NYLEAP. “This tournament gives the community an opportunity to show up for them. Every sponsorship, donation, and golfer helps NYLEAP continue providing free, confidential, peerbased and clinically informed support to those who need it.”
Funds raised through the tournament will directly support NYLEAP programs, including Post Critical Incident Seminars, Critical Incident Stress Management, peer support training, wellness education, and access to behavioral
health resources. NYLEAP’s services are offered at no cost to participants, removing financial barriers for those seeking help after traumatic events, cumulative occupational stress, or personal crisis.
Community members, businesses, agencies, and supporters are invited to participate as golfers, sponsors, donors, or volunteers. All charitable donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
For more information about sponsorships, registration, or donations, contact Matthew Carpenter at (585) 676-4444 or carpenter@nyleap.org, or visit www.nyleap.org.
