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September 5 – September 11, 2025

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This Week’s Events: 

Friday, September 5

Miller’s Backyard Barbecue

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 3 – 6 p.m. Include Brookside Museum in your dinner plans and order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. Chicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato, coleslaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. And, first time being offered here, there is a 16oz serving of chili, available for $10.00. Drive-thru pickup/take out only. There will be some additional meals available without pre-ordering (but not brisket).

Writing the Land: Food for Thought

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Reflect on nourishment, community, and kindness through the poetry of food and harvest. Led by Saratoga Springs’ first poet Laurette, Joseph Bruchac. Ages 12+. All workshops are free. Space is limited, reserve your spot. www.pitneymeadowcommuintyfarm.org/calendar/events. 

Saturday, September 6 

Meet the Breeds

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event gives dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet with more than 25 different breeds. Learn about each breed’s historical purpose/function, traits, and attributes as a family pet, all while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. Meet with local canine businesses including trainers and veterinarians. There will be trainer demos, concessions, and free dog treats while they last. This is a free event that is open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-8995. 

Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

The Italian American War Veterans, Post 35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 6 p.m. There will be live music, food, dancing, games, raffles and more. Donation of $25. Tickets are required for admission and door prize drawing.

Annual Chicken BBQ 

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 3 – 6 p.m. or until sold out. Corner of Middle Grove & North Creek Rd.  Meal includes: ½ chicken, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, roll, homemade cookie & lemonade.  Tickets are $15.00.  

Sunday, September 7

15th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show

Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join us for a fun, family-friendly day at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region. Free to spectators, free parking! All makes and models welcome, no cut-off year. Day of registration for show vehicles is $20. Registered vehicles receive a goodie bag, wooden dash plaque, and t-shirt. You’ll be in the running for over 45 unique awards and trophies! Enjoy music (DJ), complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, trivia with prizes, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the WTEN/Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection, tasty food trucks, and more. Well behaved, leashed pets welcome! For full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com.   

Annual Chicken BBQ

St. Therese Chapel, RT 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Rd., Gansevoort | 11 a.m.  – 4 p.m. or until sold out.  Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert.  Dinners are $15. For Reservations call 518-792-2276.  Leave name, phone number, number of meals, and pick up time.  No Reservations after 2 p.m.

Auditions for “Rock Around the Block”

Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta | Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe is seeking actors and actresses ages 9 – adult for a fast-paced, musical comedy celebrating the ‘Nifty Fifties’! Auditions are by appointment only on Sunday, September 7 between 1 – 4 p.m. or Monday, September 8 between 6 – 8:45 p.m. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director; theater@maltatown.org or 518-899-4411 x305 to schedule your appointment or for more information. Show dates: November 15 & 16, 2025. This production is sponsored by Global Foundries/Town of Malta Foundation, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Larry Levine PE/RSL Consulting, Malta Ridge Methodist Church, Adirondack Trust Company, Amsure, and Luther Forest Wealth Advisors.

Monday, September 8

Getting to Know Your Android Smartphone 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10:30 a.m. Don’t let your smartphone’s settings stump you. We’ll explore some of the common features of Android smartphones, including how to interact with the touch screen, access important controls, and search for specific settings. We’ll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45. A brief member meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a program. The Galway Movie Club was formed in 1937 by the faculty of Galway High School and other nearby rural schools. They produced several films in the ensuing years about local daily life, farming, church, quilting, scenes of Galway Lake, camps, local sporting activities and historical events in Galway’s past.  Galway Preservation Society has digitized these reels in its archives into two films.  The program this month will be the debut of the digitized compilation of the first movie, narrated by Galway Historian Darby Knizek-Neahr. Open to the public, free of charge.

Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Wooley: Kindred Spirits  

Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Dr. Way, retired primary care physician from Glens Falls, and Stoddard’s great great nephew, will, through many examples of their photographs, discuss the careers of the well-known, Saratoga County born photographers, Stoddard and Wooley, and examine what little is known about the connections between them. Copies of Dr. Way’s books will also be available to purchase. Reservations are recommended.

Tuesday, September 9

4-H Beginner Shooting Sports for Boys and Girls

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | Beginner Shooting Sports Course September 9 – October 14 evenings. Youngsters will learn the basics of Air Pistol, Muzzleloader, Rifle and Shotgun, Archery, and Hunting and Wildlife, with a focus on Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility. Open to boys and girls 12 years old and older. Prepare your young ones for the excitement of shooting sports presented in a safe and respectful way. Course fee is $50 plus a $5 fee to join 4-H. tttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SC4HShootingSportsFall2025_241

Wednesday, September 10

Sliced Turkey Breast Dinner

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

Green Drinks

Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-21. 

Oh Dear!

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 7 – 8 p.m. An informational program about the most common and commonly misunderstood animal in our backyard – deer. What is their life cycle? Can you tell how old they are? Join us to learn fact from fiction. This program is appropriate for teens and adults and is being held in partnership with a Big Read grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Southern Adirondack Library System. Registration is appreciated at 518-882-6385.

Thursday, September 11

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Spring | Noon – 1 p.m. “A Veteran Speaks: Oscar Kemp of the 115th NY and Grand Army”. The Civil War is one of the most studied conflicts in American history, but much of the emphasis is on battles, leaders, and soldiers during the four years of war. What happened to the survivors? What were their stories, and how did they transition back into civilian life?  Many of the veterans joined fraternal organizations for support, the largest being the Grand Army of the Republic. Join Civil War veteran Oscar Kemp (portrayed by relative and Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp) as he recounts his war experiences with the 115th NY and then discusses the experience of veterans after the war and the Grand Army of the Republic. Free and open to the public.

Academy for Lifelong Learning Open House

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase. Come and discover what the Academy is all about. Hear from volunteer course leaders about 24 fall courses for retired seniors starting in October, learn about upcoming events, meet fellow seniors, socialize, register. Snacks and light refreshments will be served and a raffle. Be among the first to see the fall course catalog, soon to be available at www.allsaratoga.org. Find hard copies at local libraries, retirement communities, and senior centers in the next few weeks. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6988.

“Thank You, Mom” Book Signing

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Jerry Crouth, local Fun FM 93.3 radio DJ will present his new book, “Thank You, Mom”: My Life’s Stories Growing Up in the Forties. The book pays tribute to Crouth’s mother, who brought up young Jerry and his five older siblings after his father was permanently hospitalized in Marcy Mental Hospital one month before Jerry’s birth. The book acts as a testament to the strength the family found in each other, and includes memoirs written by the author’s mother. The book event, free and open to the public, will include an author signing as well. Books will be available for purchase.

September 5 – September 11, 2025

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Upcoming Events

All These Growing Things

An open house and public reception on September 12 at The Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 3 – 8 p.m. This is a yearlong exhibition of contemporary and historical paintings, prints, textiles, photography, and sculpture from the Tang Museum collection that explores questions of becoming and belonging.  The exhibition raises compelling questions about how we experience and understand the world—now and in the future. Many of the works on view are recent acquisitions that are being exhibited at the museum for the first time. Free admission, no reservations required. 

Annual Fall Bazaar

For the benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors on Saturday, September 13, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Held at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Baked goods, basket raffle, country café, crafts, 50/50 raffle, quilt raffle, used books and puzzles, thrift room, vendors. Come out and get into the holiday spirit. Raffle featuring Baskets of assorted items & gift cards, & services. You do not have to be present to win!

Boot Sale

 The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church located at 175 Fifth Avenue in Saratoga is hosting a Boot Sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. Please join us for this mobile garage sale out in our parking lot!

2025 EV Car Show 

Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Tec-SMART at HVCC North, Malta. Discover the future of driving at the EV Car Show, presented by Sustainable Saratoga and Hudson Valley Community College! This free, family-friendly event features: A wide variety of electric vehicles on display; Informational tables with experts from top industry vendors; Guided tours of the LEED-certified HVCC North building; Resources on sustainability, clean energy, and more. Whether you’re an EV owner, enthusiast, or simply curious, there’s something here for everyone. Come learn, explore, and get inspired! https://www.hvcc.edu/events/2025/09/ev-car-show-at-hvcc-north.html.

NatureFest

Saturday September 13, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Moreau Lake State Park.  Park entry fee waived.  Friends of Moreau Lake State Park will be hosting this fun-filled day of interactive nature-related activities which will include live animals, educational booths, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music.  Fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and much more.  The Friends Group will have food, baked goods and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the non-profit’s support of the park, through various educational programs and other activities.   Visit our website:  https://friendsofmoreaulake.org for more information.

Drive-Thru Chicken Barbecue

The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue in Saratoga is hosting a drive-thru chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, September 13 from 4 – 6 p.m.  Cost is a free-will donation. Come join us!

Adult Fitness Opportunities 

The Ballston Spa CSD Adult Fitness Program is offering two adult fitness opportunities starting in September 2025. Adult Fitness Soccer on Tuesdays and Adult Fitness Basketball on Wednesdays. Both programs will run from 7 – 9 p.m. Each program includes a 10-week session beginning September 16. There is a $45 registration fee for district residents. Pre-registration is required, and fees are due at the beginning of each course. For more information or to register, please visit our website, www.bscsd.org. Registration forms can be dropped off in person and/or mailed to BSCSD c/o Office of Community Relations and Program Support, 70 Malta Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020. For questions, please contact our district office at 518-884-7195.

Will Evans at Caffe Lena

Join us on September 18 at 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening with Will Evans, a dynamic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music invites listeners into a space of freedom, connection, and authenticity. Blending folk-inspired storytelling with breezy grooves, roots energy, and world rhythms, Will creates an immersive sound that’s as emotionally resonant as it is rhythmically uplifting. Caffe Lena is located at 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/will-evans-tickets-1542591616049

35th Anniversary Antique Truck Show

September 20 and 21 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, located at 162 Prospect St. in Ballston Spa. Gates open at 8 a.m.  Rain or Shine. Enjoying over 250 trucks per year. Trucks 25 years and older welcome. Antique trucks, antique tractors, early antique engines, truckers swap meet. Admission is $1. No pets permitted. For general information call 518-371-0288 or email hudsonmohawkaths@gmail.com, for vendor information call 518-373-9334 or email oldtruckf7@gmail.com. 

Linda Catherine (Gaffney) Duhame

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Linda Catherine (Gaffney) Duhame, 79, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. A funeral home service was held on Tuesday, September 2, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.  Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Paving Update for the week of September 8

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It’s the end of track season which means that one of the biggest headaches, drivers from New Jersey, Maryland and Massachusetts, is mostly gone. 

That said, there will still be delays as the city continues its efforts to fix the damage they’ve potentially caused and take away one of their excuses when they inevitably crash.  

With that in mind, here is paving update for the week of September 8. 

• On Monday Sept. 8, Lakewood Drive from Lake Ave to Roberts Ln will be milled.

• On Monday Sept. 8, Pine Ridge Lane from Lakewood Dr to Wedgewood Dr will be milled. 

• On Monday Sept. 8, Stonewood Drive from Longwood Dr. to Lakewood Dr will be milled. 

• On Tuesday Sept. 9, Longwood Drive from Lake Ave to #14 Longwood Dr will be milled. 

• On Tuesday Sept. 9, Lefferts Street from Forest Ave through the dead end will be milled. 

• On Wednesday Sept. 10, Lakewood Drive from Lake Ave to Roberts Ln will be paved.

• On Wednesday Sept. 10, Pine Ridge Lane from Lakewood Dr to Wedgewood Dr will be paved. 

• On Wednesday Sept. 10, Stonewood Drive from Longwood Dr. to Lakewood Dr will be paved. 

• On Thursday Sept. 11, Longwood Drive from Lake Ave to #14 Longwood Dr will be paved. 

• On Thursday Sept. 11, Lefferts Street from Forest Ave through the dead end will be paved.

Work will begin at 6:00 a.m. and should be completed by 4:00 p.m. There is no parking of cars on the street during these hours, and driveway access/egress will be limited with potentially lengthy delays. On the day of paving, the road will be closed to all through traffic until midafternoon.

Jennifer Rebecca Robbins

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BALLSTON SPA – We will miss our Jen! Jennifer Rebecca Robbins, age 53. Services were held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Avenue on Saturday, August 30, with visitation and a funeral service. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com. \ his siblings 

 9/11 Commemoration and Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025

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 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The City of Saratoga Springs invites all to a 9/11 Commemoration and Remembrance Ceremony at High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Tempered by Memory Sculpture. 

Comprised of five pieces of twisted steel from the 2001 terrorist attacks, the Tempered by Memory sculpture was created by Noah Savett in collaboration with John Van Alstine. 

Please arrive at 8:15 am. The ceremony will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.

6th Annual Front Porch Music Fest to Take Place Sept. 13

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On Sept. 13, 20 regional musicians playing on 15 Saratoga Springs’ front porches on Spring Street which will be closed off to traffic between Court St. & Nelson Ave! 

The event will feature family-friendly fun with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cart & Spring Street Deli specials, lemonade and cookie stands, and more. PLUS, lots of neighborly “good will” sharing! 

Free & Open to the Public … bring your friends and come ready to show your love by tipping the amazing artists who will share their talent & passion, including:

• Sean Lippin

• Hailey Stafford

• Nocturne

• Marty Brown

• Jeff Brisbin

• Cosby Gibson & Tom Staudle

• Matt O’Rourke

• Fred Sheier

• Ruby Rose Duo

• Rich Silby

• Justin Donohoe

• Will Caputo Trio

• Tim Wechgelaer

• Two Shoes (Don Hoffman & Sean Cohen)

… and more friends!

Donations benefit Caffe Lena’s School of Music!

The event will take place Sept. 13 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Tonko, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Improve Indoor Air Quality

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As millions of students, teachers, and faculty across the nation head back to school, Congressmen Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced their Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, bipartisan legislation that protects public health from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). In particular, the legislation would establish an updated nation-wide assessment of indoor air quality in schools and childcare facilities to improve IAQ conditions.

Studies have shown that indoor contaminants can be 2-5 times—and occasionally 100 times—higher than outdoors. Despite this, and the fact that more than 3 million people globally die prematurely from indoor pollution each year, efforts to address indoor air quality have been largely unacknowledged and underfunded. 

“No one should have to suffer the consequences of poor indoor air quality, least of all our kids and students seeking an education at school,” Congressman Tonko said. “Our bipartisan Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act protects the health of our communities by establishing science-based guidelines and delivering effective tools and best practices to minimize indoor health risks. I’m proud to be joined by Congressman Fitzpatrick in pushing this legislation forward to protect the health and wellbeing of our kids and communities.”

“We wouldn’t tolerate toxic air in our homes—why would we accept it in our schools?” said Fitzpatrick. “Clean air isn’t optional—it’s essential for every student and educator in Pennsylvania’s First District and across the nation. That’s why Congressman Tonko and I are driving this bipartisan effort forward: to deliver the tools, oversight, and urgency our schools and students deserve. This is not a partisan issue—it’s a public health imperative, and one we must meet with unity and resolve.” 

This bipartisan legislation is supported by numerous groups and organizations, including: 1Day Sooner; Allergy and Asthma Network; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Federation of Teachers; American Industrial Hygiene Association; American Lung Association; ASHRAE; Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; Austin Air Systems, Ltd.; Brown University Pandemic Center; Change the Air Foundation; Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation; EcoMadres; Healthy Schools Network; International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART); International WELL Building Institute; Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; Medify Air; Moms Clean Air Force; National Air Duct Cleaners Association; National Education Association; National Institute of Building Sciences; Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA); U.S. Green Building Council; and WE ACT for Environmental Justice

The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act would ensure that EPA has the authority and resources necessary to better protect public health from poor indoor air quality. Specifically, the bill:

• Updates, expands, and codifies the work of EPA’s Indoor Environments Division;

• Requires EPA to establish and regularly update a list of significant indoor contaminants, and develop health-based, voluntary guidelines to reduce exposure risks to these contaminants;

• Directs EPA to develop or recognize one or more voluntary certifications for buildings designed, built, operated, and maintained to prevent or minimize indoor air health risks; and 

• Establishes a regularly updated national assessment of IAQ in schools and childcare facilities, and supports development of technical assistance, guidelines, and best practices to improve the IAQ conditions of these facilities. 

Alma Carolyn Podhradsky

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MOREAU – Alma Carolyn Podhradsky passed away August 29, 2025. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, September 6, at Olde Liberty Baptist Church in Malta, NY at 2:00 p.m. with a reception following the service. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Daniel Albert Farrington

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel Albert Farrington, affectionately known by many as “Papa Big Dog,” on August 31, 2025, at the age of 77.

Born on June 28, 1948, in Gloversville, NY, Daniel was the son of the late Albert “Duke” Farrington and Dorthy Farrington. He spent his life rooted in the values of family, hard work, and unwavering loyalty. Danny built a full and meaningful life in Saratoga Springs with his family.  

Daniel graduated from Bryant College with a bachelor’s degree in business management. A born entrepreneur and tireless worker, he managed the family-owned Northway Inn Restaurant and Motel and was also the proud owner of Performance Cycle and Marines in Ravena, NY.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Rosalie Jean Farrington, the love of his life and his greatest pride. Together, they raised five children, each of whom carries his strength, humor, and love forward: Chad Farrington (Jenny Skalwold), Jeffery Farrington, Michele Sperber (Jonathan Sperber), Amy Gadus (Nick Gadus), and Melissa Daviero (Jordan Daviero). Daniel is also survived by his siblings Lynn DeLorenzo (Frank DeLorenzo), Albert Farrington, and Mark Farrington (Valerie Farrington). He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Guy Farrington and James Farrington, his sister Susan Farrington, and his precious granddaughter Logan Rose Sperber.

A man of many passions, Daniel was master of the grill — known far and wide for his legendary turkey dinners and macaroni salad. He was a proud boat racer, golf lover, and a lifelong fan of following the sports, successes, and milestones of his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.  

He was selfless to the core, always putting others before himself. His immense pride in his family was matched only by the love he poured into them — especially his Rosalie Jean. To his grandchildren, he was the “Yes Day Papa” — always ready to say yes to ice cream, adventures, and memories that will last a lifetime. Rest easy, Papa Big Dog.

You were one of a kind — and your legacy of love, laughter, and generosity lives on in everyone lucky enough to have known you. 

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from so many caring friends and family during this difficult time. 

Relatives and friends may call from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 7, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373) followed by a funeral home service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation in Daniel’s name to the Angel Names Association, an organization close to their hearts. 

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.