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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Presents Urban Renewal Program with Joy King and C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios


“Urban Renewal: Through the Eyes of a Child with Joy King,” presented via zoom Feb. 26. Image provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on Monday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. for the virtual program “Urban Renewal: Through the Eyes of a Child with Joy King.” 

The program will highlight Urban Renewal in Saratoga Springs from 1962 to 1986, during what was one of the largest urban changes in the city’s history. 

The federal Urban Renewal program provided funding to clear “blighted” areas to allow for redevelopment and displaced the largely Black community from the West Side. 

Joy King, whose family has resided in Saratoga Springs for seven generations, will share her and her family’s memories. 

Additionally, there will be a screening of the documentary “Erasing Spaces and Faces: The Legacy of Urban Renewal in Saratoga Springs” from C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios, an organization that uses art to promote freedom, expression, personal growth, and community connection. A conversation will follow about the current initiatives that local organizations, artists, and community members are taking to foster social change. 

The program will take place on Zoom for a suggested donation of $10 or more. For additional information or to register for the virtual program visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030. Everyone who pre-registers for this program will be emailed a Zoom link in advance and will receive a link to the recording.  

Snowshoe Race at Brookhaven Winter Park

Greenfield — Brookhaven Winter Park, the Town of Greenfield’s cross-country skiing and snowshoeing park, is having a 5K Snowshoe Race on March 2 at 10 a.m. The cost is $25 and includes a long-sleeved athletic shirt and prizes and giveaways. The fun continues after the race at the View Restaurant at Brookhaven. 

Registration links are at greenfieldny.org and runreg.com. 

Brookhaven Winter Park is a free Nordic ski and snowshoe park, featuring 20K of trails. It is located at 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., just ten miles from Saratoga. 

Franklin Community Center Annual Benefit Concert

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Youth Symphony (SYS) benefit concert will take place Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. 

The Saratoga Youth Symphony provides a non-competitive orchestral experience for talented student musicians ages 18 and under. Members of the Youth Symphony, Preparatory Symphony and Wind Symphony represent more than two dozen schools throughout the Capital District. 

For further information, please email the SYS at saratogayouthsymphony@yahoo.com or visit the website at saratogayouthsymphony.org

Joseph Canterino

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph Canterino, 98, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024 at his home in Saratoga Springs. He was born on April 27,1925 in New York City to Michael and Vita Canterino. Joseph was married to Norma (Herrick) for 53 years. He is predeceased by his parents and two sisters.

Joe was a resident of Saratoga Springs for 70 years, moving here to take a position as Plant Manager of Espey Mfg. 44 years later, in 1998 Joe retired as President of the company.

Joe served his country with honor in WWII from 1943-1945. He was a member of the 1st Marine Division, 1st Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Company 1. Joe saw action in Peleliu, Okinawa and Guadalcanal, and is a Purple Heart recipient.

Joe was an accomplished trapshooter for 40 years and a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. After achieving the title of The Top Shooter in his age group in the U.S., Joe was inducted into the NYS Trap Shooting Hall of Fame in 1997. Joe also enjoyed deer hunting and pheasant hunting with one of his many dogs. Joe took up golf after retiring, is a past member of Saratoga Golf and Polo Club and earned 2 holes-in-one in one year.

Joe loved his family dearly. He is survived by his sons Christopher (Joan) and Michael (Mary), a daughter Ava Marco (James) and a stepdaughter Elaine Braim (Don). He also leaves behind grandsons Christopher (Rachel), Joesph (Tracee), Nicholas, Michael (Dana), Thomas (Jose), Bryan Marco (Shruthi) and step-grandson Edward Braim (Angela) and granddaughters Tina Honig (Jon), Julia Marco (Andrew), Nicole Marco and step-granddaughter Danielle Braim, along with 7 great-grandchildren. 

Relatives and friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs.

Burial with military honors will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, and caregivers Sharon and Pam for making Joe comfortable, allowing him to remain at home.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to either Community Hospice & Palliative Care or the St. Clement’s food pantry. 

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Cynthia Gavert 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cynthia Gavert, 87, passed 2/12/2024. Calling hours are 12-2 p.m., Saturday, 2/24/2024 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral Service following at 2:30 p.m. at Saratoga United Methodist Church. Burial Friday, 3/1/2024 at Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Patricia Noel MacMasters  

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia Noel MacMasters passed away Feb. 14, 2024. Visitation was held Wednesday, February 21 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Mass was held on Thursday, Feb. 22 at St. Clements Church followed by burial in GBH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com  

Robert “Bob” Francis Moser

QUEENSBURY — Robert “Bob” Francis Moser, age 81, passed away, peacefully on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Born on November 17, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Ida (Burns) Moser. 

Bob met the love of his life when he was 15. Summer school Algebra class proved to be the perfect place to flirt with the beautiful Mary Wall. They soon became inseparable and on October 12, 1963 surrounded by loved ones, were united in marriage and began their life together. Bob’s love and devotion to Mary and their children was unconditional. Family dinners and celebrations were all experiences that were treasured, especially Christmas and the infamous black bag! As the grandchildren arrived, Bob’s love and commitment to his family multiplied. He adored them all and always looked forward to seeing them and creating memories together. 

He was proud to serve his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis as a Navy reservist and airman. His time in the service instilled in him values of bravery, loyalty, and commitment to service. After being honorably discharged, Bob worked for the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company before becoming an officer with the NYPD in 1966.

Over his storied career with the NYPD, Bob proudly worked out of the 77 Precinct, known by many as “The Alamo.” He earned the distinguished Gold Shield and became a Detective, Grade 3. Breaking barriers, he was one of the first undercover officers proudly paired with both female and African-American partners. Bob ran a Robbery Alert Task Force Team, and was involved in high-profile cases, including one international incident that even caught the attention of then President Jimmy Carter. Bob finished his career in Anti-Crime. With sharp timing and an endless supply of stories, Bob quintessentially represented the NYPD of the 70s.

He also loved the Adirondacks and enjoyed a quieter post-retirement life upstate. Bob had a passion for fishing for striped bass and hunting whitetail deer, ending most evenings with a glass of B&B. He loved spending time with family, especially at his cherished camp in Schroon Lake which he built and renovated over the many happy years spent there. Every thoughtful addition to the camp signaled a new “Bob project” and he proudly hosted many friends and family celebrations over the years. Bob’s wry and quick wit will be remembered and missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Frank and Ida Moser of Brooklyn, NY, his son in-law, Branden “Kurt” McCoslin of TX, and his three sisters; Audrey, Edna, and Iris of Brooklyn NY, all predeceased him. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years of marriage, Mary Eileen Moser, as well as his four children: Gerard Moser (Michele Forte), of Malta, NY, Mary Eileen McCoslin of Queensbury, NY, Kerri Moser (Michael Leroux) of Queensbury, NY, and Robert Moser (Lisa Moser) of Greenfield, NY. 

Bob is also survived by his four grandchildren: Olivia Moser (Shane Matuskovic) of Queensbury, Maegen McCoslin of Queensbury, Carson Moser and Emery Moser of Greenfield, and step-granddaughter Paige Leroux of Queensbury. He also leaves behind his three cherished canine companions – Fendi, Prince, and Hazel – who brought him so much joy, along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 10 – 11 a.m. on Monday, February 26, at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, 448 Aviation Road, Queensbury.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the church immediately following the calling hours at 11 a.m. on Monday.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Bob’s memory to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Attn, Donations, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204.

Arrangements are under the care of the Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Rd, Queensbury, and those who wish may make online condolences at sbfuneralhome.com

February 17 – 23, 2024

Saratoga County Court 

Tammy Mahan, 53, of Hudson Falls, was sentenced to 5 years’ probation after pleading to felony burglary, charged in Moreau. 

Lovell T. Roper, 30, of Manhattan, N.Y.C., pleaded to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a felony, charged September 2020 in Moreau. Sentencing April 4. 

Emily Burke, 23, of Greenfield, was sentenced to 8 months local incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged June 2023. 

Jacob E. Saunders, 21, of Malta, pleaded to felony aggravated family offense. Sentencing April 12. 

Keenan Washburn, 22, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony robbery, charged June 2022 in Moreau. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

Correll Robinson-Lewis, 20, of New York Mills, was charged with obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest, following a foot pursuit on Feb. 7 in the town of Clifton Park, during which Okte Elementary School was placed on lockout. Robinson-Lewis was wanted on charges out of New York City, and also had a warrant from the City of Utica for a violation of felony probation and was turned over to the custody of NYPD.

Saratoga Springs Police Department

Randy Jones, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.

Christopher Nichols, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny. 

Lullia Castracane, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass. 

Henry Williams, 43, of Schenectady, was charged with assault, and aggravated family offense. 

Adam Livingstone, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault. 

Latasa Alexander, 50, of Greenfield Center, was charged with DWI, moving from lane unsafely, and insufficient tail lamps. 

Gene Kubiak, 48, of Utica was charged with criminal trespass and obstruct governmental administration. 

Katherine Pettigrew, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Melanie Childe, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with DWI, and failure to keep right. 

John Brownell, 74, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief and criminal contempt. 

Jeremy Depasquale, 44, Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal tampering, burglary, and petit larceny. 

Thomas McGinnis, 44, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny. 

Bryan Browne, 58, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with forgery. 

Kristen Cady-Dindio, 40, of Cambridge, was charged with DWI. 

Brandon Lee, 29, of Stillwater, was charged with DWI. 

Joseph Cumberledge, 30, of Gansevoort, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, and reckless driving. 

Scott Parillo, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, criminal mischief, and endangering the welfare of a child. 

Kaitlin Belden, 38, of Hudson Falls, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Kennedy Harrison, 25, of Moreau, was charged with assault. 

NY State Police

Audin E. Jenkins, 25, of Stillwater, was charged with burglary in the first-degree, criminal contempt in the first-degree, criminal mischief in the fourth-degree, and endangering the welfare of a child. Jenkins is suspected of forcibly entering a Halfmoon home without permission while an adult and a child were present. While in the home, he allegedly refused to leave, damaged property, and caused physical injury to the adult victim. This incident occurred while a court-issued full stay-away order of protection was in effect, protecting both the adult and child from Jenkins. He was arraigned at the Malta Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash, $5,000 bond, or a $10,000 partially secured bond.

Thomas A. Rivera, 50, of Naugatuck, CT, was charged with burglary in the first-degree, assault in the second-degree, criminal contempt in the first-degree, and endangering the welfare of a child. Rivera is accused of entering a home in Wilton and assaulting a victim with a knife, causing serious but not life-threatening injuries. Rivera was located outside the home and taken into custody upon Troopers’ arrival. An additional adult and two children under the age of 17 were inside the home at the time of the incident but were uninjured, police said. The incident occurred while a court-issued stay-away order of protection was in place against Rivera, forbidding him from being at the location. Rivera was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000, a $60,000 bond, or a $300,00 partially secured bond.