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Local Grant Cottage Featured on U.S. Grant Mini-Series This Month

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Entertainment.

WILTON — The History Channel has announced that its three-part mini-series on U.S. Grant will air on successive nights beginning May 25.   

The Grant Cottage, located near Saratoga Springs, will be featured in the docudrama, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s company.  Grant spent the last six weeks of his life at this Cottage in Saratoga County completing his Civil War memoirs. DiCaprio’s production company filmed at the cottage last October.

Grant Cottage President Tim Welch said the cottage received a $10,000 donation from DiCaprio, and that the History Channel s also donated two 30-second commercials in the national broadcast which will promote Grant Cottage as a national historic landmark. 

Property Transactions: May 16 – May 22, 2020

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Property Transactions.

CHARLTON

286 Sweetman Rd., $482,575.
David and Kathleen Fitts sold property to Nicholas Querques and Cassandra Lyons. 

2282 Route 67, $206,000.
Jared and Kimberly Iverson sold property to Kyle and Kristina Longo.

CLIFTON PARK

15 Montgomery Way, $303,900.
John and Dena Rich sold property to Thomas Downey and Karen Hock.

8 Southwood Dr., $330,000.
Marek Rzonca sold property to Lewis and Lisa Kotredes.

36 Aster Dr., $335,000.
Farouk Elgidely and Verna Lewis Elgidely sold property to Soumendra and Rashmishree Jena.

22 Rioux Court, $245,000.
Marian Pedersen (by Ancillary Exec) sold property to Imeme Benantar. 

779 Waite Rd., $411,900.
Glenn Murphy (as Trustee) and Jennifer Jacques (as Trustee) sold property to Paul and Melinda Yourke.

2 Edward St., $106,000.
Jeffrey Vedder (as Trustee) and James Vedder (as Trustee) sold property to James and Justina Vedder.

GALWAY

1381 Point Rd., $200,000.
Donna Malebranche sold property to Galway Lake Campers Association Inc. 

5744 Jockey St., $369,963.
Joseph Dannible sold property to Joseph Bowers and Ashley Chandler.

GREENFIELD

501 Spier Falls Rd., $295,000.
Richard and Heather Peschieri sold property to John Janiszewski. 

23 Locust Grove Rd., $238,000.
Dylan Murphy and Jessica Clear sold property to Locust Grove Ventures.

HALFMOON

20 Lighthouse Dr., $272,000.
Bryon Bean sold property to Robert Santalucia, II. 

Hudson River Rd., $840,000.
Troy Top Soil Co. Inc. sold property to Troy Topsoil and Aggregates Inc.

10 Stableford Place, $295,000.
Brendan French sold property to Kara and Erika Likar.

MALTA

81 Pepperbush Place, $226,000.
Shana Cubas sold property to Cheryel Brown.

3 Sierra Trace, $310,000.
John and Tara Reilly sold property to Sheri and Michael Kern.

9 Haven Ave., $100,000.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to Brian Guarneri.

2 Old Chatham Court, $240,000.
Vincent and Alexandria Mastrianni sold property to Nathan Catallo. 

16 Riley Cove Rd., $530,000.
Richard and Lucy Ruhle (as Trustees) sold property to Jonathan and Barbara Montag.

MILTON

29 Liberty Dr., $425,000.
Guillermo Green sold property to Jessica LaFountain and Xavier Rodriguez.

101 Prospect St., $151,500.
Heron Creek LLC sold property to Evan Solosky.

204 Malta Ave., $225,000.
Steven and Judith Esposito sold property to Two Hundred Four Malta Ave LLC.

MOREAU

2 Jamaica Ave., $227,000.
Howard Mulcahy sold property to Troy and Theresa Galusha. 

8 Edens Way, $389,449.
James Greenwood sold property to Ryan and Megan Armstrong. 

71 Spring St., $124,000.
Darrick and Margaret Simione sold property to John Williams.

383 Gansevoort Rd., $260,000.
Blue Stream Properties LLC sold property to Adam Thomas and Casey Russell. 

97 Butler Rd., $185,500.
Michael and Tracy Needham sold property to Janice Harvey and David Uebrick.

62 Wilson Ave., $139,900.
Reece Rudolph sold property to Daniel and Stacey Tucker.

14 Prospect St., $239,990.
Focus on Homes Inc. sold property to Kyle Fitscher and Paige Aubin.

17 Connor Dr., $210,000.
Peter Davis (Ind and as Atty) and Michael Davis and Kenneth Davis sold property to Robert and Francesca Collodi. 

502 Gansevoort Rd., $235,500.
Sandra Stamper sold property to Rejean and Suzette Lescault.

37 River St. & 16 Main St., $687,000.
Glenn and Jeanmarie Gerboth sold property to Oak Valley Properties LLC. 

17 Winterberry Lane, $336,905.
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property to Darryl Barrow and Shalini Maharaj.

NORTHUMBERLAND

12 Circle Dr., $110,000.
Jason Bronson sold property to R and R Property Trust.

50 Robins Run, $362,500.
Cecelia and Aaron Green sold property to Daniel and Nicola Gosselin.

57 San Luis Rd., $176,000.
Sheila Morris sold property to Joseph Connell, III.

TOWN OF SARATOGA

1250 Route 9P, $385,000.
JJAM LLC sold property to Harold Denfeld and Karl Denfeld.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

77 Van Dam St., Unit 303, $358,000.
Seventy Seven Van Dam LLC sold property to Nana Vaneria.

181 Woodlawn Ave., $415,000.
Mary Garhartt sold property to One Hundred Eighty One Woodlawn Ave LLC. 

5 Liz Ann Dr., $593,000.
Maria and Joseph Klimek sold property to Jeffrey and Michelle Gallo.

13 Tommy Luther Dr., $470,000.
Susan Verhaeg (as Trustee) sold property to Seth and Brooke Harkins.

70 Excelsior Ave., Apt 202, $475,000.
Kristina Higgins sold property to Aninditz Mukherjee (as Trustee). 

67 North St., $382,500.
Michael Trager and Sarah Loughran sold property to Douglas and Abigail Wolfson.

STILLWATER

9 Battery Blvd. $345,000.
Gregory Beyer sold property to Darren Dodge.

57 Ferry Lane, $60,000.
Kelly Gardner and John Ferendzo sold property to Thomas Mills and Janice Gray Mills.

County Road 76, $82,500.
RR Depot LLC sold property to Alfred Parella. 

128 Gracemore Rd., $544,995.
Jeffrey and Erin Dunn sold property to John and Tara Reilly.

29 Whitney Rd., $265,000.
Marilyn Albright sold property to Nicholas Cerone and Carley Dunleavy.

WILTON

14 Brentwood Blvd., $558,451.
Sonoma Grove LLC sold property to Sandra and Harvey Kalish (as Trustees).

25 Cedarcrest Dr., $305,000.
Michael and Michelle Chevalier sold property to Andrew and Alyssa Boyea.

6 Mountain Lane, $163,000.
Kelly Garafalo sold property to James and Dorotea Jarrad.

All Eyes On Belmont

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in News.

NEW YORK — Following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that racetracks may reopen June 1, the New York Racing Association is preparing to resume live racing at Belmont Park, and potentially relocate to Saratoga later in the summer. 

The Saratoga meet is slated to begin July 16. That date has not been changed. 

“Our ability to continue the training operation at Belmont Park throughout the pandemic informs the strict safety protocols that we currently have in place at Belmont Park and would seek to implement at Saratoga Race Course,” NYRA Director of Communications Pat McKenna said April 29.  “As such, NYRA is seeking to resume live racing at Belmont Park in the absence of fans and we have prepared operating plans that follow the same model for Saratoga.” 

The Oklahoma Training Track opposite the main track on Union Avenue – which was to open in April – has been delayed and is still not open. 

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This week, NYRA issued an updated statement. “NYRA and the New York racing community are thankful for Governor Cuomo’s steady leadership throughout this public health crisis and we applaud his decision to authorize the resumption of horse racing, without fans, beginning on June 1,” NYRA President and CEO Dave O’Rourke said. “This is a reasoned and responsible decision by Governor Cuomo that will enable horse racing to resume in a way that prioritizes health and safety while recognizing that NYRA is the cornerstone of an industry responsible for 19,000 jobs and $3 billion in annual economic impact.”

NYRA says it has developed a “comprehensive safety plan” and “extensive protocols.”

Live racing, to be conducted without spectators, will return on Wednesday, June 3, at Belmont Park. The Belmont Stakes will take place June 20, as the first leg of the Triple Crown series. The spring/summer meet at Belmont will conclude on Sunday, July 12.

Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Awards Scholarships to Five Area Seniors Planning Careers in Healthcare

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Education.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild has awarded $1,500 scholarships to five Saratoga County high school seniors: Kathryn Cronier, Evan Klotz, Gracie-Lynne Ruzzo, Baihe Sun and Skylar Wright.
All have impressive track records of community service and plan to pursue careers in healthcare. Four participated in Students Sharing Opportunities and Responsibilities (SSOAR) a volunteer opportunity unique to Saratoga Hospital.

 “These outstanding students are choosing lives of service at a time when that couldn’t be more challenging or important,” said Terry White, Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild President. “It is an honor to recognize and support their efforts.”

 Kathryn Cronier, of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, intends to study radiology and diagnostics at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. She participated in the Saratoga Hospital SSOAR program for two years and volunteered at Camp Invention and Ellis Medicine.

Evan Klotz, of Saratoga Springs High School, will study physics/pre-med at Providence College in Rhode Island. He volunteered with SSOAR for two years, serving in Saratoga Hospital’s Orthopedic Center and Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency Center. He also created a website to address hunger and support Shelters of Saratoga.

Gracie-Lynne Ruzzo, of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, plans to major in medical research at Union College in Schenectady. The 2019 SSOAR participant volunteered as a science tutor at a local elementary school and brought canine companions to nursing homes to comfort residents there.

Baihe Sun, of Shenendehowa High School, will attend Brown University in Rhode Island to study biology/pre-med. She volunteered with Shen Shining Stars, CAPteens and at St. Peter’s Hospital. She also established a teen mental health awareness and advocacy initiative at her high school.

Skylar Wright, of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, will attend Quinnipiac University in Connecticut with the goal of becoming a physician assistant. A SSOAR participant, she also volunteered at the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame Camp Invention.

Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild has awarded scholarships since 1990 to help high school seniors in the region pursue careers in healthcare.

Senator Daphne Jordan Lends a Helping Hand

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Neighborhood Buzz.

New York State Senator Daphne Jordan is pictured lending a helping hand to the community by taking part in Cornell Cooperative Extension’s recent hand sanitizer and mask distribution. Senator Jordan (right) is pictured with New York State Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (left). The hand sanitizer was donated to Winney’s Blueberry Farm, owned by Byron Winney, in Schuylerville. The sanitizer will be used by farm workers and is needed for the many people who come to pick their own blueberries. Photos provided.

Josephine Teresa Scavone Shanks

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Obituaries.

PORTLAND, OR — Josephine Teresa Scavone Shanks, 94, was lifted into the arms of our Lord on, May 8, 2020. Although, she was being cared for by her daughters that lived nearby, Hospice staff were invaluable during the end stages. Memorial donations to Hospice for their great works. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Mildred Pauline Reagh 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mildred Pauline Reagh (Polly), 95, born October 24, 1924 passed away May 2, 2020. Her family will have an intimate memorial for her at a later date to symbolize her being forever with all those she has loved and lost. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Theresa M. Clute

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WILTON — Theresa M. Clute, 97, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 in Queensbury, NY. Born on November 12, 1922, she is the daughter of the late John and Mary Kloss. Services were private. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Maplewood Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Susan Elizabeth Canfield

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susan Elizabeth Canfield, 24, entered into eternal resting on Friday, May 15, 2020. Susan was the daughter of Kelly Simons (Joseph) and Joseph Felitti (Nicole). When the Covid-19 executive orders are lifted, there will be public services for all of Susan’s friends and family. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Joan Ross Aseltine

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joan Ross Aseltine died on May 14, 2020 at the age of 90. Joan will be cremated and, according to her wishes, the service will be private. Memorial donations to The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.