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Saratoga Business Empire Expands with New Albany Outpost

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The exterior and interior of Union Hall Supply Co.’s new location in Albany’s Stuyvesant Plaza. Photos provided.

ALBANY — Heidi West, a Saratoga Springs business owner whose brands include Lifestyles of Saratoga, Caroline + Main, and the Union Hall Supply Co., has expanded her empire to Albany, where a second Union Hall location opened in the Stuyvesant Plaza last week.

The brick-and-mortar store carries on the same mission as its Saratoga location, to create a refined shopping experience for men seeking well-made goods. Style guides focus on small batch and ethical production practices, hand-picking pieces from brands such as Faherty, Johnnie O, Relwen, Marine Layer, and Rails.

The second location opens as part of the reimagining of the Stuyvesant Plaza, joining a mix of retailers within a mainstay shopping destination that’s been part of the Capital Region since 1959.

Week of November 8 – November 14, 2024  

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Property Transactions.

BALLSTON 

Mohammed Chowdhoury sold property at 16 Beacon St to William Newman for $406,500

Geoffry Hoffmann sold property at 412 Goode St to Jenna Longo for $295,000

Robert Talbot sold property at 6 Currie Ct to Ryan Halstead for $319,900

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 11 Aspen Dr to Jeffrey Van Wagner for $586,598

GALWAY

Lawrence Silverman sold property at 3091 Ridgewood Dr to Michael Calaban for $340,000

GREENFIELD

Karen Miller sold property at 253 Greenfield Rd to Nicole Senecal for $345,000

Edward Haddad sold property at 53 Grange Rd to Vincent OCallaghan for $110,000

Carlisle Sherman sold property at 4036 NYS Rt 9N to Richard Pearsall for $350,000

James Till sold property at 15 Middle Grove Rd to Jeremy Dempsey for $1,130,000 

Robert Bortell sold property at 440 & 460 Lake Desolation Rd to James Alberts for $400,000 

MALTA 

Ronald Diel sold property at 43 Stony Point Rd to Joshua Schenkman for $999,000

Sheila Rossini sold property at 80 Arrowwood Pl to Dympna Bowers for $303,000

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 3 Wiggins Dr to Sara Tse for $521,860 

Jeffrey Millet sold property at 7 Cottonwood Ct to Anthony Eaton for $366,000

Donald Vargo sold property at 134 Manning Rdl to Payton Czupil for $322,500

Jeffrey Russell sold property at 8 Sienna Dr to Jeffrey Shein for $519,000 

MILTON

Michael Champagne sold property at 45 East High St to Armer Family LLC for $400,000

Benjamin Wilcock sold property at 50 Malta Ave to Tyler Hedge for $340,000

Peter K Wager sold property at 36 Deer Run Dr to Peter A Wager for $193,000

April Hampel sold property at 33 Whippletree Rd to Michael Mongelluzzo for $320,000

Dwight Mayer sold property at 673 Rock City Rd to Jared Mayer for $100,000 

Paul Peplowski sold property at 342 Jatski Dr to Nicholas Tomaski for $661,000

Shane Levine sold property at 85 Saratoga Ave to Michael Dipresso for $239,000

US Bank Trust sold property at 43 Greenfield Ave to Michael Murphy for $365,000 

Ryan Isle sold property at 830 Salem Dr to Dale Long for $500,000

RSD Development sold property at 9 Jennifer Lane to Wesley Douglas for $145,000

Benjamin McGuire sold property at 31-33 Malta Ave to Trustco Bank for $275,000 

SARATOGA

Mary Ann Venn sold property at 117 Rt 32S to James Sullivan for $395,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Susan Stewart sold property at 12 Eat Ridge to Jami Servidone for $640,000

Justin Ahigian sold property at 10 Glenwood Dr to Elizabeth Pinto for $379,000

Joseph Ribis sold property at 1 Waterview Dr to Frances Pinto for $715,000

Juliana Nussbickle sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 307 to Lorelle Guglielmoni for $695,000

Robert Penicka sold property at 17 Julian Way to Aldis Stefansson for $825,000

Sally Lauro sold property at 15 Benton Dr to Rhonda Cavagnaro for $470,000

Michael Kohlhagen sold property at 21 Jenna Jo Ave to Caruso Home Builders for $1,217,804

Caruso Home Builders sold property at 21 Jenna Jo Ave to Pamela Kessler for $1,217,804

Charlene Durham sold property at 29 Jaipur Lane to Patrick Clare for $290,000

Nash Flores sold property at 5 Gick Rd to Sean Wynn for $435,000

Charles Goodrich sold property at 5 Sandspring Dr N to Joseph Petro for $699,000

Denise Evert sold property at 3 Haggerty Lane to Joseph Gentle for $1,570,000

WILTON

New York Development Group Saratoga sold property at 50 Cannon Royal Dr to Douglas Hamilton for $290,000

Vliet Home Sales LLC sold property at 100 Dimmick Rd to Jason Olson for $165,000

Farrell Oil Company LLC sold property at 688 Rt 9 to Donna Dingmon for $135,000

Henry Timmons sold property at 5 Plum Ct to Sheryl Garner for $449,000

Christopher Maragno sold property at 13 Connemara Ct to Christian Sterenczak for $425,000

New Signage Installed in Saratoga Springs 

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New signage, this one at Broadway and Circular, to complement new SSPD Traffic Unit. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new sign initiative aimed at increasing public safety has been installed in a handful of locations across the city, Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll said in a statement. 

The new signage will complement the new SSPD Traffic Unit – expected to become operational in January. 

The new informational signage has been installed at:  

– Route 9, near the entrance to the Code Blue Shelter that reads, “Pedestrian Crossing, Use Caution.” Earlier this year, a homeless individual was struck by a vehicle crossing Route 9, in the vicinity of the shelter. 

– Broadway (both directions), at the intersection of Circular Street, two installed signs read, “For Your Safety and Theirs, Please Do Not Give Money to Persons in the Roadway.” 

– At the three Taxis Stands in the City, signs that read, “Area Under Surveillance, Unregulated Taxi Operations Will be Prosecuted.” 

Additional signage will be added prior to track season, according to the city. 

Walls Without Borders 

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in News.


Re-development of multi-story building at 
395 Broadway, this week. 
Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.  

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The re-development of a multi-story building on the southwest corner of Broadway and Division Street continues. 

The red-brick building was originally developed in 2000 to house Borders Books & Music, and in in 2018 was purchased by Ed Mitzen and the Fingerpaint Marketing firm. It was later sold to Prime Group Holdings for $11 million. Plans call for a two-story addition to the building and the combined four-story building would serve as office space for Prime Group Holdings, with a retail store component on the first floor.

Locally sited developments and re-developments are publicly discussed at the city’s three Land Use Boards, which host multiple meetings during any given month. To learn more about the meetings and the Planning Board, Design Review Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, go to: https://www.saratoga-springs.org/.      

Saratoga County Receives Clean Audit 

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Neighborhood Buzz.

BALLSTON SPA— Saratoga County received a clean audit report, demonstrating the excellent fiscal stewardship of the Treasurer’s Office and depicting an important measure of financial stability for county government, county Acting Treasurer JoAnn Kupferman announced. The audit also reaffirms the County’s strong credit ratings by both Standard and Poors (AA+) and Moody’s (Aa1) and reflects the County’s responsible and transparent financial practices. 

The independent auditor, EFPR Group, reported that Saratoga County received an unmodified opinion (clean opinion) for FY2023, in a report dated Oct. 23, 2024. According to the report, the auditor found the financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).  Additionally, the audit did not identify any deficiencies in internal control and noted the County’s exceptionally light debt burden. 

Review of the County’s financial reports for the past 10 years shows that the County has seen an exponential growth in investment income, a steady increase in its fund balance, and has consistently kept expenditures below revenues, providing for the County’s financial stability. 

Saratoga County’s financial reports spanning the years 2006 to 2023 can be found at www.SaratogaCountyNY.gov/Treasurer. 

Saratoga Automobile Museum Celebrates Success of the 8th Annual Saratoga Motor Car Auction 

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The 8th Annual Saratoga Motor Car Auction achieved several milestones this year. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 8th Annual Saratoga Motor Car Auction generated gross sales of $7,223,586, the Saratoga Automobile Museum announced last week. The sale concluded Sept. 21, at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. 

The auction achieved a sell-through rate of 73%, as well as several milestones, including the highest number of cars sold over $100K, the highest price car sold at $647,350, and the highest average sale price per lot. Additionally, it attracted the largest number of bidders and prebids to date. 

Highlighted sales included a pristine 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition that sold for $647,350, a restored 1970 Plymouth Cuda 426 that went for $253,000, and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series, hammered at 308,000.

 For more information visit saratogamotorcarauction.org.

Call for Artists & Merchants for City Wide Market; Free To Exhibit in Albany

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ALBANY — First Friday Albany is announcing its first Winter Wonders Market, which will be held all throughout the City of Albany for December’s First Friday, on Dec. 6. There is no charge for merchants to exhibit.

Various merchants who are makers, crafters, and creators will be displaying their goods across the city. The goal is to showcase the unique handmade items that make perfect holiday gifts—functional, beautiful, and ready to be enjoyed by our community this season.

First Friday is looking for artists and artisans whose work features crafted items that people can use, gift, or display in their homes—anything from pottery, jewelry, textiles, and candles, to woodworking, decor, and other handcrafted treasures. 

The event is about celebrating the art of making and giving the community access to locally made, one-of-a-kind items they can cherish.

Artists, makers, and creators should send an email containing a short description of their work, any links to a website or social media, and a few images of the items they would bring. Organizers will be curating the market to ensure a diverse mix of high-quality, handcrafted items.

All interested in getting involved must respond by Nov. 22. For questions about the market, reach out to First Friday at albanyfirstfriday@gmail.com. For more information, visit https://the518.com/c/first-friday-albany

Joyce F. Bryant

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Obituaries.


SARATOGA SPRINGS—Joyce F. Bryant, 81, passed away November 3, 2024. Calling hours are 4 – 6 p.m., November 8 at Burke Funeral Home, followed by funeral home service at 6 p.m. Burial is private at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital https://www.givetosunnyview.org/ Online condolences may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Helen Wait

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Helen Wait passed away on October 31, 2024. A service will be held November 9 at 12:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. followed by a Graveside ceremony at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Schuylerville. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Roger Alfred Lampron

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Roger Alfred Lampron, 87, passed October 31, 2024, after a brief illness. Calling hours were November 6 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass was celebrated: St. Peter’s Church, followed by burial with Military Honors: St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Church of Saint Peter/St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.