WILTON – Gerald R. Carter passed away December 5, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Wilton. There will be a Celebration of Jerry’s Life at the Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Dept., 1870 Rte. 32N, Wilton, NY, on December 27 at 1:00 pm. All are welcome. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Janet Marie Aldinger passed away December 5, 2025, just ten days shy of her 92nd birthday. Calling were held on December 10, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY followed by a funeral service. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Toto will bless the rains down in Saratoga on July 16.
The pop-rock group best known for a string of hits released in the 1980s will appear at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) this summer, bringing with them Oscar and Grammy winner Christopher Cross, as well as power-pop band The Romantics, known for their hits “What I Like About You” and “Talking in Your Sleep.”
SPAC’s summer lineup is becoming increasingly busy, with 11 acts already booked for the amphitheater main stage and another 5 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performances scheduled for the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.
ALBANY, NY- Linda Lee “Bunny” Igoe passed away on November 25, 2025. A memorial service will be at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway on Saturday, January 24, 2025. Visitation is at 10 am with a service starting at 11am. Burial in Greenridge cemetery will be private. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs field hockey player Mia Khazin was recently named a Section 2 All-Stater for the Suburban Council. She was the only Blue Streak to earn All-State honors.
In October, Khazin shattered her school’s single-season scoring record with her 30th goal, surpassing Lindsey Frank’s record of 29, which was set in 2018.
Post-graduation, the senior will play field hockey for Division 1 Quinnipiac University.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ushering in what it called “a new era of precision and patient-centered care,” Saratoga Hospital recently announced the addition of a da Vinci 5 surgical robot.
The robot’s “enhanced ergonomics, improved visualization, and dramatically faster energy generator” are designed to improve surgical precision, reduce operation time, and support smoother instrument exchanges, the hospital said.
“Introducing the da Vinci 5 elevates our surgical capabilities and reinforces our dedication to delivering the highest quality care close to home,” said Jill VanKuren, president and CEO of Saratoga Hospital. “This technology supports our surgeons with new levels of precision and control, and it opens the door to safer, more efficient procedures for patients across our community.”
BALLSTON SPA — The Still at Speckled Pig held its grand opening last weekend after a sneak peek of the distillery during Oktoberfest provided a first look at the space.
The Still, located next door to Speckled Pig Brewing in the former home of Jim’s Garage, features a modern, dark, green-and-black interior with a long white bar and plenty of seating. When the weather is agreeable, two garage doors open to an outdoor patio with Adirondack-style chairs and fire pits.
In an interview earlier this year, one of The Still’s owners told Saratoga TODAY that the new spot would offer whiskey, bourbon, cocktails (old fashioned, whiskey sour, autumn rye, martinis, Tom Collins, and a spiced pear mojito appeared on a recent menu) charcuterie boards, salads, steaks, and other small plates. The Still also served brunch on Sunday during its opening weekend.
The Still is located at 17 Washington Street in Ballston Spa. It’s open Thursday through Sunday.
MALTA — The Innovation Center at Saratoga will host its first-ever Holiday Makers Market on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The indoor market, held at the Innovation Center’s creative makerspace at 16 Old Stonebreak Road in Malta, will feature 27 juried local artisans and makers offering a wide variety of handcrafted gifts, including: fiber arts, woodworking, jewelry, ceramics, holiday décor, take-and-make art kits, baked goods, and more. Specialty coffee drinks will be available from Saratoga Sundry.
“We’re thrilled to bring so many talented makers together in one space,” said Beth Moeller, president of the Board of Trustees of the Innovation Center at Saratoga. “The Holiday Makers Market is about more than shopping. It is about celebrating creativity, supporting our local artists and entrepreneurs, and building community during the holiday season.”
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live music while they explore the Innovation Center’s collaborative makerspace and learn more about its mission to support creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the region. The Innovation Center is a nonprofit that provides shared equipment, studios, classes, and business support for artists and makers of all ages.
In the spirit of the season, admission to the Holiday Makers Market is a canned or boxed good—or hygiene item—donated to Lifeworks’ Food Programs. The Innovation Center will also be raffling off products donated by participating artisans to raise additional funds to support the continued growth of the makerspace and its community programming.
“We want this event to reflect what the Innovation Center is all about—creative energy, connection, and giving back,” added Moeller. “When you shop here, you’re not only finding one-of-a-kind gifts, you’re directly supporting local makers and helping us expand opportunities for learning, making, and collaborating in our region.”
It’s an initiative that exemplifies the kind and giving nature of Schuylerville Central School District’s faculty and staff. Through an effort coordinated by Pam Driscoll, Andrea Willson, and Ross Marvin, 14 local families in need received a full Thanksgiving dinner delivered directly to their homes.
All of the families served are part of the district’s backpack program, which provides students with food support over weekends and school breaks. For Thanksgiving, organizers wanted to go a step further. Thanks to generous donations from Schuylerville faculty and staff, each family received a complete holiday meal, including all the traditional favorites.
BALLSTON
Terry Catone sold property at 118 Eastern Ave to ADOOMA LLC for $185,000
Karen Welden sold property at 14 Pasture Place to Pamela Vogel for $465,000
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 35 Mackenna Ct to Andrew McDermott for $824,975
CHARLTON
Bruce Newman sold property at 2284 Cook Rd to Joseph Sala for $605,000
Matthew Diblais sold property at 1400 Division St to Catherine Todd for $450,000
GALWAY
Lawrence Kissinger sold property at 5218 Bliss Rd to Jaime Porter for $140,000
Donna Rossetti sold property at 5247 North St to Galway Lake Rental LLC for $265,100
GREENFIELD
Karen Barss sold property at 178 Squashville Rd to Nancy Hammervik for $310,000
Bonita Anderson sold property at 3194 NYS Rt 9 to Michael Clark for $248,000
Christopher Sanita sold property at L 33.1 N End to Charles Anderson for $112,500
MALTA
Sandra Meadows sold property at 37 Ordelia Lane to Bharath Pidaparthi for $465,000
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 19 Wiggins Way to Paula McCullough for $523,585
Rick Borecki sold property at 65 North Village Circle to Daniel Shelley for $696,000
Diane Whitney sold property at 20 Wake Robin Rd to Jeffrey Shein for $283,000
Skylar Dierker sold property at 20 Village Circle South to Robert Kroll for $760,000
MILTON
Patricia Fitgerald sold property at 11 Division St to Middivision St LLC for $285,000
Joshua Carpenito sold property at 109 Wood Rd to Myah Simmons for $325,900
Carson DeLuke sold property at 30 Deer Run to John Madkour for $298,000
SARATOGA
Vinny DiMartino sold property at 199 County Rd 67 to Christopher Lepkowski for $1,100,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS
David Norton sold property at 86 Ludlow St to April Gelnaw for $620,000
Scott Blasi sold property at 15 Ellis Ave Unit 8 to Robert Kretzmer for $495,000
Jerrold Starr sold property at 12 Warren St to Emily Parliman for $650,000
Lois Morris sold property at 282 Washington St to Frank Izzo for $225,000
67 West Avenue LLC sold property at 67 West Ave to Carmella 2 LLC for $1,600,000
Michael Trimarchi sold property at 21 Cliffside Dr to Jockey Real Estate LLC for $995,000
WILTON
Patricia Whalen sold property at 2 Carefree Lane to Electric City Commercial Group LLC for $363,000
Christopher Jackson sold property at 97 Ingersoll Rd to Brigitte Jackson for $129,000
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 43 Daintree Dr to Jerry Lumia for $654,922
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 41 Daintree Dr to Maureen Lewi for $742,553
Brooks III Land LLC sold property at 2 Indigo Way to Rick Harrington for $824,500
PigliaventoAssociates LLC sold property at 20 Eastpointe Dr to Bruce Curtiss for $645,471
