WILTON, NY- Gary H. (“Chip”) Houle, 72, passed July 3, 2026, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Calling hours are 4-6pm, July 12, at Burke Funeral Home. Celebration of life is 2-5pm, July 26 at 27 Putnam Road, Gansevoort. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Adele E. McCoy, 93, passed June 26, 2026. Calling hours were July 6, at Burke Funeral Home. Mass was celebrated at St. Peter’s Church followed by burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
GANSEVOORT – Kelly Ann Hilscher, 60, of Gansevoort, passed away on July 4, 2026. Calling hours were held on Thursday, July 9, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. A funeral service followed at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
HALFMOON, NY – Robert J. Urban, 59, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. Calling hours were July 7 at Burke Funeral Home with a funeral home service on July 8, and burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Joanne Lake Howard, age 81, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026. In accordance with Joanne’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
BALLSTON LAKE, NY- Manuel Ballestero, 101, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at home. Calling hours were July 9, 2026, at Burke Funeral Home. Mass is 10 am, July 10, 2026, at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Ballston Lake. Burial following is St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online remembrances made at burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Herman A. Wolf died July 1, 2026, at his home with his family by his side following a long illness.
Born March 3, 1945, in New Britain, Connecticut, Herman, “Bud” as he was called his entire life by both friends and colleagues, was the son of Herman and Irene Wolf.
Bud grew up in New Britain and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in business administration. He moved with his family to Saratoga Springs in 1974 and started Adicommco, Inc., a roadside billboard company. Bud built Adicommco from a small 12 board company to a powerhouse advertising firm with more than 500 billboards located from Amsterdam, New York to the Canadian border. He sold the company in 2000 to a national firm.
Not content to rest in retirement, Bud turned to real estate investment, buying and renovating properties in Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls. He purchased the former BB Fowler building in Glens Falls in 2004, redeveloping it into a full-service business and retail facility. The building housed the former Aimies Dinner and Movie as well as JMZ Architects and later Progressive Insurance.
Buds’ lifelong passions were golf, horse racing, UConn Basketball and the New York Yankees. He was a longtime member of both The Glens Falls Country Club and Saratoga Golf and Polo Club. He owned and campaigned many racehorses and spent countless afternoons at Saratoga Racecourse.
He was an avid reader and a fiercely conservative thinker. Incredibly astute in economics, Bud would enjoy debating his beliefs with anyone. Bud was also a lifetime beekeeper and always said more people need to keep bees because bees keep the earth turning.
Bud was predeceased by his parents, Herman and Irene. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Metivier and husband Kerry, his longtime companion, Angela Green, her daughters, Colleen Noonan and Jeannette Green, their children, Madeline Noonan, Claire Noonan and Grayson Green.
At Buds’ request there will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be private.
For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Between June 30 and July 6, the Saratoga Springs Police reported 665 incidents in their blotter report. This number includes duplicate incidents, unfounded, and non-emergency incidents. The top three listed incident types reported in this time are:
1. 78 Traffic Stops
2. 50 Welfare Checks
3. 56 911 Open Lines
For the State Police, between July 1 and June 7, New York State Police reported 237 incidents that didn’t result in arrest in their daily blotter reports. The most common incident reported by State Police was a property damage accident with 42 incidents. The top three municipalities for incidents are:
1. 57 in Clifton Park
2. 35 in Halfmoon
3. 31 in Wilton
July 1, 2026. 2:29 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Galway resident in the Town of Galway on charges of misdemeanor criminal mischief: intent to damage property.
July 1, 2026. 9:30 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and 3rd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Arrest occurred on Vanderbilt Terrace.
July 1, 2026. 10:00 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Arrest occurred on Vanderbilt Terrace.
July 1, 2026. 11:20 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Village of Ballston Spa on charges of felony 1st degree offering a false instrument for filing- intent to defraud. Appearance ticket issued. Investigation pending.
July 1, 2026. 1:14 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Lebanon, PA resident on charges of 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Arrest occurred on South Broadway.
July 1, 2026. 8:16 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 4th degree grand larceny: credit card, and 4th degree criminal possession of stolen property: possession credit card. Arrest occurred on Broadway.
July 1, 2026. 11:06 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of petit larceny. Arrest occurred on Lake Ave.
July 2, 2026. 1:49 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Colonie resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Released to third party.
July 2, 2026. 9:30 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Queensbury resident on charges of 2nd degree criminal contempt: disobey court. Arrest occurred on Lake Ave.
July 2, 2026. 9:54 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Schuylerville resident on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on Lake Ave.
July 2, 2026. 12:55 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of unspecified violation of general city law. Arrest occurred on circular street.
July 2, 2026. 1:44 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury and misdemeanor criminal mischief: intent to damage property. Turned over to other agency. Original incident occurred on June 21, 2025 in the Town of Milton.
July 2, 2026. 2:43 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Buskirk resident in the Village of Schuylerville on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident occurred on June 25.
July 2, 2026. 11:17 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.
July 2, 2026. 11:52 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Glens Falls resident on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, DWI- first offense and other traffic violations. Attest occurred at the intersection of Route 50 and Veterans Way.
July 3, 2026. 1:03 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of act in a manner to injure child less than 17. Arrest occurred on Robin Lane.
July 3, 2026. 8:56 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree bail jumping. Central arraignment.
July 3, 2026. 8:56 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of felony 1st degree criminal contempt- prior conviction within five years and felony aggravated family offense- more than one offense within five years. Cash bail- $10,000.
July 3, 2026. 10:06 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Jersy City, NJ resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
July 3, 2026. 3:04 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa Juvenile in the Village of Ballston Spa on charges of felony 2nd degree assault: intent to cause physical injury with weapon/instrument, felony 1st degree robbery: use/threatens use of dangerous instrument, and felony 2nd degree gang assault: cause serious physical injury. Central arraignment. Original incident occurred on May 19. Investigation pending.
July 3, 2026. 8:03 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Colonie resident on charges of DWI- 1st offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and other traffic offenses. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Church Street and Woodlawn Ave.
July 3, 2026. 11:43 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Hudson Falls resident on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher, DWI- 1st offense, drinking alcohol or using cannabis in a motor vehicle on a highway and other traffic offenses. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Crescent and Jackson Streets.
July 4, 2026. 1:45 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Suffolk, VA resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.
July 4, 2026. 3:21 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.
July 4, 2026. 6:59 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor DWI – first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest occurred as a result of a two vehicle accident on Maple Ave.
July 4, 2026. 7:54 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree bail jumping. Central arraignment.
July 4, 2026. 9:37 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 3rd degree robbery, 3rd degree criminal mischief: damage another person’s property over $250, 4th degree criminal mischief: disable equipment to prevent request for emergency assistance, act in a manner to injure a child less than 17, and 3rd degree assault: with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on Vanderbilt Terrace.
July 4, 2026. 10:37 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges of 3rd degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, reckless driving, obstruction of governmental administration- prevent official function, and numerous traffic offenses. Arrest occurred on Route 29.
July 4, 2026. 11:33 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a North Plainfield, NJ resident on charges of 2nd degree harassment: physical contact and 3rd degree criminal contempt. Arrest occurred on Caroline Street. The same individual was arrested at 3:09 a.m. the next morning on Lake Avenue on an additional harassment charge.
July 4, 2026. 11:47 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of resisting arrest, 2nd degree obstruct governmental administration: prevent official function, criminal mischief: intent to damage property, 1st degree unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation -apply pressure, and 3rd degree robbery. Arrest occurred on Seward Street.
July 5, 2026. 12:15 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor resisting arrest and misdemeanor 2nd degree obstruct governmental administration- prevent official function. Appearance ticket issued.
July 5, 2026. 3:18 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cobeskill resident in the Town of Malta on charges of operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs- first offense and misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued.
July 5, 2026. 5:59 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Glens Falls resident in the Village of South Glens Falls on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
July 5, 2026. 6:04 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of general violation of local law. Arrest occurred in Congress Park.
July 5, 2026. 7:52 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Cohoes resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued.
July 5, 2026. 8:25 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
July 5, 2026. 11:16 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and aggravated DWI- operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .18 or higher, no priors. Appearance ticket issued.
June 5, 2026. 9:46 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Pultney Vermont resident in the Town of Northumberland on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree possession of a forged instrument, 2nd degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia- scales and three counts of 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued.
July 6, 2026. 3:12 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on S Franklin Street.
July 6, 2026. 3:29 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 3rd degree assault with intent to cause physical injury. Arrest occurred on S Franklin Street.
July 6, 2026. 3:33 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree criminal tampering. Released on own recognizance.
July 7, 2026. 6:43 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Greenfield on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest was a result of a single vehicle accident that injured one person.
June 7, 2026. 2:39 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 3rd degree burglary: illegal entry with intent to commit to a crime, misdemeanor petit larceny, and misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Central arraignment. A second Schenectady resident was arrested in the same incident on charges of petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued.
If you’ve been living with foot pain, aching knees, sore hips, or persistent lower back discomfort, the source of the problem may not be where you think. Many people spend months—or even years—treating the area that hurts most without realizing the issue may actually begin with their feet.
At The Good Feet Store, many visitors are surprised to learn that poor foot support and improper alignment can contribute to discomfort throughout the body. Because your feet are the foundation for every step you take, problems at ground level can create stress that travels upward through your knees, hips, and back.
Think of your body like a house. If the foundation shifts, the effects can be seen throughout the structure. The same is true for your body. When your feet aren’t properly supported, your posture, alignment, and movement patterns can be affected.
Foot Pain
Heel pain, arch pain, plantar fasciitis, and foot fatigue are among the most common reasons people
visit The Good Feet Store.
Knee Pain
Improper foot mechanics can place additional stress on the knees during everyday activities.
Hip Pain
Poor alignment can affect movement patterns and increase strain on the hips over time.
Lower Back Pain
Better support at the foundation may help reduce stress placed on the lower back.
Many people visit after trying different shoes, inserts, or other solutions without finding lasting comfort. They often discover that personalized arch support and proper alignment can make a meaningful difference.
Every visit begins with a FREE personalized fitting. An Arch Support Specialist takes the time to learn about your lifestyle, daily activities, and comfort concerns before recommending a support system tailored specifically to your needs. There’s no pressure—just an opportunity to experience the difference proper support can make.
Whether you’re walking through downtown Saratoga Springs, spending the day at the track, golfing, hiking Adirondack trails, working long shifts on your feet, or simply enjoying time with family, comfort matters. That’s why so many people from Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Colonie, Malta, Ballston Spa, Latham, Delmar, and throughout the Capital Region visit The Good Feet Store.
Don’t wait until discomfort starts limiting the activities you enjoy. Whether you’re walking the neighborhood, playing with your grandchildren, golfing, hiking, or simply getting through the workday, every step matters.
Clifton Park
309 Clifton Park Center Road, Suite 10 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Colonie
Located in Colonie Center 3 Wolf Rd
Colonie, NY 12205
Call (518) 909-FEET (3338)
One phone number serves both locations.
Santiago, Chile— Jess Alaynick (23) from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville, won a +78kg bronze medal at the Santiago Open in Chile on June 27. She earned 50 points on the world ranking list to reach a career high #93. Ramon Hernandez Jr., (25) also from the Jason Morris Judo Center placed 5th in 81kg to jump 5 spots to a career high #78 in the world rankings.
