The Racing Memories program will take place at the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Saturday, Nov. 30. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS—The annual Racing Memories program will take place at the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The popular program, formerly titled Lost Speedways, will fill the museum with racing enthusiasts, drivers, memorabilia collectors and at least one well-known promoter. As a bonus, attendees will be among the first to view the newly opened Golub Gallery exhibit “Evolution of Performance and Design.”
Event organizer Ron Hedge said Ken Parrotte will provide a look at a great era of the Indianapolis 500 and Mark Supley, the ‘Motorcycle Guy,’ will offer a segment on side-car racing. Racing historian Herb Anastor will talk about the fabled Formula Libre race at Lime Rock Park where Rodger Ward beat the world’s best sports car racers with Ken Brenn’s midget, and Keith Majka will display a restored Brenn midget, for road racing enthusiast and oval racing fan alike, can check it out.
Popular drivers Brian Ross, Phil Spiak, Nick Ronca and Jack Halloran will take part in a panel discussion of the early NASCAR era at the then newly opened asphalt Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
Admission for the event can be secured at: www.saratogaautomuseum.org or at the door. Museum members are free.
The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located on the Avenue of the Pines in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Doors open at 10 a.m. with the formal presentations set to begin at 11:45.
Rod Stewart’s “One Last Time” tour will perform at SPAC July 15.
SARATOGA SPRIINGS — Rod Stewart, the legendary singer-songwriter whose musical roots date back to legendary collaborations with Jeff Beck, and as a member of Faces, this week announced his “One Last Time” tour will visit North America in 2025 and include a show in Saratoga Springs.
Cheap Trick will provide tour support.
The tour makes its U.S. debut on Mar. 7 in Austin, Texas, and feature 20 shows across amphitheaters and arenas through Aug. 15.
Stewart, and Cheap Trick will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 15.
Stewart is perhaps best known for songs such as “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “Tonight’s the Night,” and “Every Picture Tells A Story,” among others. His career included a handful of albums and years with The Faces in the early 1970’s, one of the greatest live touring bands during the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll. Earlier this year Stewart released his 33rd studio album, titled “Swing Fever,” and featuring a collaboration with Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.
Cheap Trick formed in the mid’1970’s and today features Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums). “Dream Police,” “Surrender” and “I Want You To Want Me” are among their more popular songs.
For more information and tickets, go to: livenation.com.
Faces of Saratoga – Twenty People Who Have Shaped Our City.
SARATOGA SPRINGS—– “Faces of Saratoga – Twenty People Who Have Shaped Our City,” is the title of a new book co-written by Saratoga Springs tour guides Joe Haedrich and Marcia Martin.
The book tells the story of the men and women instrumental in the growth and direction of Saratoga Springs, including the Mohawk Indians, Gideon Putnam, and Marylou Whitney.
“We have both been telling these stories for many years and decided to tie all these tales and narratives together to put them in book form” said Haedrich, who has given tours in the city for about 15 years.
Martin, who has given history tours in Saratoga for more than a dozen years, previously taught in the Saratoga school system until her retirement 13 years ago.
“I thoroughly loved the research, uncovering their back stories and understanding why they did, what they did,” Martin said.
The book is available at Northshire Books and Impressions, both on Broadway in Saratoga Springs and in area gift shops.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Imagery captured by Officer Jacqueline Abodeely from Saratoga Springs is featured among the works of 50 active and retired law enforcement officers from across the U.S. in The National Law Enforcement Museum’s inaugural art exhibition, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.”
Hailed as a groundbreaking exhibit that spotlights the artistic talents and creativity of law enforcement officers across the country, the showcase highlights how art serves as a transformative and powerful outlet for those who navigate the complexities and challenges of their profession.
Jaqueline Abodeely of Saratoga Springs has been taking photographs since she was 12 years old. She was in the law-enforcement field with the New York State Park Police for approximately 15 years. Her initial position as dispatcher/hostler (mounted patrol horse caretaker) evolved to six months in the NYSPP Academy and becoming an officer stationed in the State Parks of New York City and the Capital- Saratoga region of New York State. Eventually, she was forced to retire after suffering an on-duty injury.
“The creative expressions featured in this exhibit offer a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of law enforcement officers,” said William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in a statement. “We hope that through this exhibit visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of those who serve, and the therapeutic role art can play in their lives.”
During her law enforcement career and especially during critical incidents, Abodeely says she experienced many moments of a feeling of “in between,” where time seemed to pause – as if the reality of the situation, and the work that needed to be done occurred on a different timeline than the civilian life lived every day.
Photography provided a way to capture that feeling of a dual perspective, a line between worlds, and the ability to depict a place where the two visions may potentially come together as one.
In the Saratoga region, Abodeely served as mounted unit coordinator for many years, participating in parades, community events, and as active patrol at Saratoga Performing Arts Center for large-scale concerts. She also received certification as a general topics instructor and mounted police instructor, assisting with training a multi-agency mounted police school, including members of the city of Saratoga Springs and Albany police departments.
The “Officers as Artists” exhibit recently opened to the general public in the DuPont Gallery in Washington, D.C. and will run through Aug. 30, 2025. For more information, visit: https://nleomf.org/museum/officers-as-artists/
This fabulous home at 1 Overlook Court in Saratoga Springs which was listed by Rebecca Wolfe and sold by Kate Naughton from Roohan Realty was sold for $1,200,000
BALLSTON
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 19 Appleton St to Sreekar Karnati for $606,326
Peter Gazillo sold property at 422 Devils Lane to Schworm Enterprises for $125,000
George Brenner sold property at 106 Charlton Rd to Arthur Shillito for $330,000
CORINTH
Shane Griffin sold property at 2 Bianca Dr to Aubree McCallum for $370,000
GALWAY
Douglas Reichel sold property at 1287 West Galway Rd to Gabriel Mormile for $150,000
Laura Hess sold property at 3036 South Shore Rd to Grazyna Micco for $175,500
GREENFIELD
Jeffrey Steigerwald sold property at 173 Desolation Rd to Thomas Bunnell for $231,000
Laura Evans sold property at 22 Mia Way to Timothy Mickle for $330,500
Dominic Masi sold property at 25 Lincoln Mountain Rd to Peter Bondzinski for $129,000
MALTA
Richard Yowell sold property at 30 Pennyroyal Rd to Lawrence Tiffany for $410,000
Saratoga Water Services sold property at 145 Knapp Rd to Town of Malta for $120,000
Saratoga Water Services sold property at 163 Knapp Rd to Town of Malta for $100,000
Judy Zlotnick sold property at 560 NY Route 67 to Tyler Graham for $184,000
MILTON
Skyrock Properties Inc sold property at 16 Glen St to Emilie Macminn for $415,000
D and T Property Holdings LLC sold property at 17 Malta Ave to Phan Realty for $315,000
Nicholas Desany sold property at 18 Skylark Dr to Justin Nadeau for $491,802
SARATOGA
Sue Ellen Mathers sold property at 106 Burke Rd to Victoria Paterson for $925,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Joseph Stamatakis sold property at 61 Rip Van Lane to Timothy Lasarso for $405,600
Joshua Cooper sold property at 7 Elizabeth Lane to Greg Bibby for $650,000
Gordon Nicholson sold property at 5 Salem Dr to Mackenzie Paine for $475,000
David Chew sold property at 18 Alger St to David Longbrake for $500,000
Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington St #362 to Timothy Spadafora for $1,085,000
WILTON
Kristin Kunzia sold property at 76 Worth Rd to Pedro Galina for $390,000
Joanne Dwornik sold property at 6 Claire Pass to Suzanne Farr for $459,000
North Manor LLC Development sold property at 10 Campbell Dr to Martin OKeefe for $760,378
For the holiday season, we would like to make a tribute to both my mother and Paula’s mother and to pay honor to both in the traditions and spectacular foods that were part of our lives and remain as our strived for traditions. Although both of our mothers are no longer with us, the treasured traditions they created for us we carry within our hearts.
The holiday season becomes a reminder of the deep family and holiday traditions that our Italian mothers treasured us with over the years. Holiday food and family stories go together. Most of us can think of a holiday food and smile as most take us back to a time with our grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and to our parent’s house. When we are asked about our favorite holiday memories, most answers that pop out of our mouths are food related. Why? Because food elicits memories!
Both mine and Paula’s mothers were the masters of their kitchens. The planning of the holidays’ included making the traditions. In many of my past stories, I have written about the cooking prowess of my Italian mother, reflecting on her near magical ability to conjure up enough food to feed 15 people on regular Sunday supper. This was certainly the case with planning holiday meals. Starting the holiday season was the grandeur of the Thanksgiving feast. Paula and I were not raised with the traditional Thanksgiving, In the Italian household, the visions of roasted turkeys, stuffing and mashed potatoes dancing in our heads as we prepare for the carb overload of a dinner served at 3 p.m. was not the tradition we grew up with. What we considered as a normal holiday offering turned out to be rather strange to some, but is beloved to us.
Growing up in an Italian-American household, it was not uncommon to think that pasta had to be part of all Thanksgiving meals. The Thanksgiving Lasagna was part of the multiple course meal that would come BEFORE the turkey. Of course, we needed to begin our Thanksgiving feast with the antipasti that included a few types of salami, cheese, olives, spreads, and crackers and you are good to go. This encouraged everyone to try something new while also working as a great conversation starter surrounding what everything is. Many Italian families also include soups during this Thanksgiving antipasti course—like Italian wedding soup or tortellini en brodo.
Let’s not forget the desserts. Though it might seem impossible that anyone is still hungry after all of the amazing foods for the holidays, dessert is just as important as the meal itself. And while Italian-Americans bring plenty of pies to both holiday affairs and the traditional Italian desserts that provided a sweet end to the eating festivities. It would not be an eating event without some strong espresso amped up with Sambuca.
As I tell these stories, there are so many memories of my big Italian family making food and carrying the traditions that I hold dear in my heart. Take time to enjoy the holidays. I do miss the days celebrating with a large family but grateful for the many good times and traditions that our mothers brought to our lives.
This holiday season, stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs, NY. What can be better than family and friends coming together to eat something delicious that you’ve eaten together for years? Sometimes the unitedness comes in the preparations, sometimes it comes in the eating of the holiday food and sometimes it proves to be a catalyst to bring new friends and family into the fold. It is important for families to carry on the traditions. That is really what keeps us together. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.
It’s almost turkey time and there is more than one way to prepare and cook a turkey. Here are two options to consider when seasoning turkey for the big day.
The Apple Cider Brine: Mix, and heat together, 2 cups apple cider*, 1 gallon water, 1 cup kosher salt, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 5 cloves garlic* smashed, 1 orange, thinly sliced, 1 lemon, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary*, 3 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon ground sage*, 1 tablespoon dried thyme*, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns. Place the cooked and cooled brine in a brining bag with the turkey and place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours before removing and cooking the turkey. (Adapted from The Schmidty Wife)
The Dry Brine: Use 2–2½ teaspoons of Diamond Crystal kosher salt per pound of turkey, or 1–1½ teaspoon per pound of Morton kosher salt combined with your favorite herbs and spices. Rub the salt & seasonings under and on top of the skin. Let the turkey set in the refrigerator overnight with the seasoning on it before roasting.
The Turkey Temp: If you are oven-roasting your turkey plan on 325 to 350 degrees. The turkey is completely cooked once a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees. The length of time time to roast your turkey is contingent on the size of the turkey.
Let it Rest: Always let the cooked turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Don’t forget to visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market for all of your Thanksgiving nibbles for appetizers, main dishes and desserts.
*Ingredients that can be located the market.
The Saratoga Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Wilton Mall in the food court area. The Holiday/Winter Market takes place from November 2nd through April 26th. Find us online a www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed (see note)
1 quart low-sodium homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey stock (4 cups )
3 large eggs*
1/4 cup minced parsley leaves, divided*
Instructions:
Adjust oven racks to lower-middle and upper-middle positions. Preheat oven to 275°F. Spread bread evenly over 2 rimmed baking sheets. Stagger trays on oven racks and bake until completely dried, about 50 minutes total, rotating trays and stirring bread cubes several times during baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Increase oven temperature to 350°F.
In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat until foaming subsides (do not allow butter to brown), about 2 minutes. Add sausage and mash with a stiff whisk or potato masher to break up into fine pieces (largest pieces should be no bigger than 1/4 inch). Cook, stirring frequently, until only a few bits of pink remain, about 8 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, and sage and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of chicken stock.
Whisk remaining chicken stock, eggs, and 3 tablespoons parsley in a medium bowl until homogeneous. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, slowly pour egg mixture into sausage mixture. Add bread cubes and fold gently until evenly mixed.
Use part of stuffing to stuff turkey, if desired (see note). To cook remaining stuffing, transfer to a buttered 9- by 13-inch rectangular baking dish (or 10- by 14-inch oval dish), cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer reads 150°F (66°C) when inserted into center of dish, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until golden brown and crisp on top, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle with remaining parsley, and serve.
Note: If using homemade or low-sodium stock, season to taste with salt and pepper before adding.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sherry Knotek has been the Technology and STEM teacher at St. Clement’s School in Saratoga Springs since 1995. Each year, during National Computer Science Week, St. Clement’s students participate in the worldwide “Hour of Code” by writing computer code for one hour.
This year, St. Clement’s is joining forces with Saratoga Central Catholic to create “Coding for Cancer,” a fundraiser that will benefit both the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.
Knotek was diagnosed with cancer in September 2021 and still continues her treatments.
“I know I can combine my role as a technology teacher as well as a patient to make a difference,” Knoteck told Saratoga TODAY. “As a patient at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, I not only see the increased impact that technology continues to make on cancer research, but it inspires me to encourage the next generation of learners to pursue a career in technology. The opportunity to tie this all together has become my mission and Coding for Cancer was born.”
Coding for Cancer will culminate on December 10 when students will spend an hour writing computer code during National Computer Science Week. In its first year, Coding for Cancer hopes to raise $25,000 for the Jimmy Fund.
“The Jimmy Fund was built on grassroots fundraising,” said Katherine Bahrawy, Associate Director of Event Fundraising at the Jimmy Fund, in a statement. “We are grateful for the efforts of our Jimmy FundRaisers, like Coding for Cancer, who are bringing their communities together to support groundbreaking research and extraordinary patient care at Dana-Farber. Every penny makes a difference.”
To support Coding for Cancer, visit https://charity.pledgeit.org/codeforcancer.
Bo Goliber, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer of The Charlton School, speaks to event-goers about “owning your impact” at an Impact Sector Session presented by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce at Saratoga Joinery in Saratoga Springs. More information about the chamber’s Impact Sector and upcoming events is available online at saratoga.org. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
The Silver Therapeutics Cannabis Dispensary in Saratoga Springs is collecting donations for impoverished and homeless individuals throughout November. Photo via the company’s website.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Silver Therapeutics Cannabis Company, a dispensary based in Saratoga Springs, has partnered with Shelters of Saratoga to raise awareness about local poverty, hunger, and homelessness in the area throughout the entire month of November.
Together, these two organizations will be collecting donations at Silver Cannabis Company for non-perishable food items, clothing, blankets, shoes, toiletries, mittens and gloves, and similar items. All donations will directly benefit the needs of un-homed and impoverished individuals, families, and communities. Donations can be delivered during regular business hours to Silver Cannabis Company located at 75 Weibel Avenue Saratoga Springs.
“Engaging with the communities we serve and the places our team members call home is a crucial part of our giving back initiatives at Silver Therapeutics,” said Brendan McKee, Co-Founder, CFO & COO of Silver Therapeutics, in a statement. “Being in a position to help raise awareness for fundraisers, clothing drives, and other non-profit efforts that benefit our communities is a priority and a privilege for us.”
