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October 27 – November 2, 2023

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Property Transactions.

This week’s beautiful home at 3906 State Route 4 in Kingsbury was listed by Megan & Brittany Alexander from Roohan Realty and sold for $350,000

BALLSTON

Schworm Enterprises Inc sold property at 24 Jacob St to Stephen Lomascolo for $330,000

Robert Wilson sold property at 37 Fruitwood Dr to Christian Trapani for $357,000

Jeffrey Howard sold property at 18 Mallory Way to Eric Vautrin for $555,000

Nancy Maxwell sold property at 1 Rose Hill Ct to Joshua Lyle for $345,000

CORINTH

Edward Haddad sold property at 120 Oak St to Newrez LLC for $156,174

Destiny Brennan sold property at 64 Cty Rt 10 to Lynn Hickham for $307,970

William Nikas sold property at 241 Hunt Lake Rd to Rick Jenne for $579,900

GALWAY

Jeanne Frank sold property at 5469 Parkis Mills Rd to Roger Merritt for $145,000

GREENFIELD

Eriks Griffiths sold property at 10 Hemlock Dr to Zachary Cutler for $315,000

John Lambert sold property at 120 Howe Rd to Austin Gordon for $325,000

MALTA 

Michele Nesci sold property at 36 Arnold Rd to Marlene Stipano for $140,000

Michaels Group Homes LLC trust sold property at 26 Wiggins Dr to Alexander Dunn for $556,060

Timothy Frederick sold property at 9 Vettura Ct to Scott Bruce for $451,000

Stacie Marszalek sold property at 85 Wake Robin Rd to Kathy Sanders for $251,000

Thomas Rogan sold property at 230 Thimbleberry Rd to Natalie Shea for $310,000

SARATOGA

Monica McNally sold property at 3 Ranger Rd to Nina Shear for $313,000

David Dunkle sold property at 19 Meyers Lane to Kelsi Christman for $234,000

Joseph Burke sold property at 29 Ironwood Dr to Katelyn Garofalo for $514,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Michele Riggi sold property at 637 North Broadway to Palazzo Riggi LLC for $7,037,000

Aussintina Robustiano sold property at 25 Central Ave to Tyler Keogh for $755,000

Mackenzie Shannon sold property at 66 Tamarack Trail to Arnold Firestone for $342,500

Jaime Posada sold property at 47 Forest Ave to Mindspring LLC for $756,500

Thomas West sold property at 15 Park Alley North to Neal Gregory for $2,150,000

Chloes Way LLC sold property at 29 Chloes Way to Cobblehill Development LLC for $275,000

Cobblehill Development LLC sold property at 29 Chloes Way to Jeffrey Ricker for $882,157

Kathaleen Hill sold property at 12 Maxwell Dr to Emily Blumette for $575,000

Thomas Lucas sold property at 14 Mitchell St to Springwater Bed and Breakfast Inc for $250,000

West Ave Development LLC sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 406 to John Fredlund for $639,000

Mark Baker sold property at 181 Washington St to John Scoopo for $502,000

WILTON

James Vanheste sold property at 27 Suffolk Lane to Jason Scavone for $381,300.

Susan Shaw sold property at 70 Northern Pines Rd to Thomas Muller for $299,999

Barbara Rawson sold property at 103 Jones Rd to Brant Robinson for $190,000

Stephanie Shippey sold property at 3 Whispering Pines Rd to Xiaoming Yang for $229,000

Spirit Master Funding VII LLC sold property at 3083 Rt 50 to Route 50 Wilton LLC for $3,650,000

James Vanheste sold property at 27 Suffolk Lane to Jason Scavone for $381,300

Spa City: New Street Lights to Reducing City’s Carbon Footprint, provide $270K Annual Cost Savings 

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in News.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The City of Saratoga Springs completed its purchase of cobra head street lights, which will convert the city’s street lights to LED, dark-sky compliant fixtures, city Mayor Ron Kim and Commissioner of Finance Minita Sanghvi announced Oct. 25. 

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will manage the upgrade of the street lights through a contract with the construction management firm Guth DeConzo, with the entire project slated for completion by June.

“This allows us to replace our streetlights with energy efficient LED technology, reduce street light energy use by as much as 65%, provide a safer and well-lit community, and reduce energy use,” Mayor Kim said in a statement. 

Commissioner Sanghvi called the project “a major step toward reducing the city’s carbon footprint,” as well as generating an annual cost savings of about $270,000.

The technology will better allow the city to enhance public safety with cameras, install traffic management devices to facilitate traffic flow and use smart parking devices which can interface with smart phone apps allowing resident and visitor parking in downtown Saratoga Springs.

Capital Region Toys For Tots Announces Return of US Marine Corps Reserve Dunkin’ Toys For Tots Train For 2023 Holiday Season

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MECHANICVILLE —The United States Marine Corps Reserve and Dunkin’ on Oct. 20 launched the 2023 edition of the Capital Region Toys for Tots program with the groundbreaking announcement of the return of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Dunkin’ Toys for Tots Train. 

The return of the train follows a four-year hiatus during which toys and holiday cheer were delivered to children and families in need by way of a tractor-trailer convoy. 

The announcement was punctuated by a $25,000 donation from Dunkin’ and its Capital Region franchisees, which will be used by the Marine Corps Reserve to help deliver toys to children in communities throughout Upstate New York, and brings Dunkin’s total support of the holiday collection campaign to $425,000 since 2009. This year also marks the 76th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Toys program.

The Marine Corps Reserve Dunkin’ Toys for Tots Train, which made its last journey in 2018, became a cherished tradition for more than a decade. Large crowds of children and adults turned out at each designated depot to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and receive toys in addition to hot chocolate and baked goods from Dunkin’. However, in 2019 delivery of the toys fully transitioned from the rails to the highway and a convoy of trucks. 

The holiday train will take to the rails on Dec. 2 and 3.

The 2023 toy collection drive will take place at approximately 400 locations throughout the area. 

Capital Region Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps Reserve will work with more than 250 community agencies in 14 counties across the state to serve more than 200,000 children this holiday season.

Businesses or individuals interested in making donations can contact Toys for Tots at info@capitalregiontoysfortots.org. 

125th Anniversary Spanish-American War Commemorated at Greenridge

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Neighborhood Buzz.

The Oct. 18 commemoration included The Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim; representatives from Assembly Members Jim Tedisco and Carrie Woerner; Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts; Saratoga Springs City Historian Mary Ann Fitzgerald;
Tim Mabee, National President, Sons of the Spanish American War Veterans. Photo provided. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Spanish-American War was held Oct. 18 at The Hiker Monument at Greenridge Cemetery. 

The event included commemorations of the 125th Anniversary of the DAR Nurses Corp and the 125th Anniversary of the death of Reubena Hyde Walworth, daughter of DAR founder Ellen Hardin Walworth and a nurse who died in service in the Spanish-American War.

The Spanish-American War was from April to August of 1898 and expanded territories for Americans in the Caribbean and Pacific. Over 4,000 Americans died with about 460 being New Yorkers. Events of the war included the Sinking of The Maine Battleship in the Havana Harbor, the taking of San Juan Hill by the Rough Riders, Hawaii becoming a US territory and the Treaty of Paris to end the war with Spain.

With a shortage of nurses, the DAR Nurses Corp was created to train over 1,000 nurses. This corps was the start of the Army Nurses Corp. Reubena Hyde Walworth trained at Saratoga Hospital and was the first female nurse to arrive at Camp Wykoff in Montauk, NY. During the last week of the camp, she succumbed to Typhoid Fever and died on Oct. 18, 1898 at 31 years old. Many of her patients wrote letters of sympathy to her mother telling her what a compassionate and caring nurse she was.

Following the ceremony, wreaths were laid at Reubena Hyde Walworth grave in Greenridge Cemetery.

Skate Jam Saturday

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Neighborhood Buzz.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A community of skateboarders from Saratoga Springs and surrounding areas will celebrate the newly opened cemented skatepark on Lake Avenue. 

The “Skate Jam” event, organized by ON DECK, will take place 3 p.m. to sunset on Saturday, Oct. 28.  

Saratoga Skatepark exercise facility – the oldest municipal skatepark in New York State – is located at East Side recreation field, is open to all human powered wheeled micro transport, organizers say. 

Costumes are encouraged. 

As Halloween Approaches, American Humane Reminds Pet Owners to Keep Pet Safety in Mind

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Americans prepare for Halloween this year, American Humane—the country’s first national animal welfare organization—is reminding pet owners to think about their four-legged friends. 

Below is a checklist of things you can do to prioritize pet safety this Halloween:

• Choose comfortable and non-restrictive costumes for your pets.

• Keep chocolates and candies out of their reach, opting for pet-friendly treats instead.

• Move lit candles, jack-o-lanterns, and other potentially hazardous Halloween decorations away from walking paths.

• Have a quiet and secure space for your pets if they get overwhelmed. It should be indoors and away from visitors and parties.

• Close doors when possible and keep a watchful eye on pets so they don’t escape when trick-or-treaters come to the door.

• Ensure your dog or cat has a microchip, collar, or ID tag in case they escape.

“By choosing costumes that don’t interfere with your pet’s breathing, walking, vision and hearing, your furry friend can safely join in on the fun. When trick-or-treaters come to the door, keep your guard up so pets don’t escape, and make sure they have a quiet, secure space that’s away from visitors and parties,” said Dr. Thomas Edling, the Chief Veterinary Officer of American Humane, in a statement. 

“As children bring home their sweet stash, remember to keep all candy away from animals— especially products with artificial sweetener. Halloween doesn’t need to be tricky this year. By taking just a few precautions, the festivities can be a treat for all members of the family.”

American Humane – founded in 1877 – is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, overseeing the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. 

October 21 – October 27, 2023

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Blotter.

Saratoga Springs Police

Shawn Davis, 30, of Beacon, was charged Oct. 12 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Michael Belcher, 24, of Middle Grove, was charged Oct. 11 with obstruction governmental administration, circumvent interlock, two counts aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and several vehicle related violations. 

Ricardo Gauna, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and several vehicle related violations. 

Jose Vasquez Martinez, 27, was charged Oct. 11 with assault.

Shawn Carr, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and vehicle registration violation. 

William Bonacci, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 11 with criminal trespass. 

Steven Shedd, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 10 with criminal trespass and harassment. 

Casey Francis, 41, of Selkirk, was charged Oct. 10 with petit larceny. 

Daniel McKay, 40, of Amsterdam, was charged Oct. 10 with theft of services.

Sherman Chambers, 49, of Albany, was charged Oct. 10 with grand larceny, and criminal mischief.   

Thomas C. Bayer, 58, of Ghent, was charged Oct. 6 with criminal sale, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Both charges are felonies. Bayer was arraigned in City Court and released without bail with a court appearance date of Dec. 14. 

Saratoga County Court

Timothy J. Feldman, 22, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, in connection with his July 2023 arrest for possessing a loaded “ghost gun” in Saratoga Springs, according to a statement released by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office. A Caroline Street bouncer located the firearm on Feldman’s person as he attempted to enter the bar. Sentencing is Jan. 8, 2024 when a sentence of 2 to 6 years is anticipated to be made.  

Jose A. Colon, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 10 years in state prison and 2-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to robbery in the second-degree in connection with a May 2023 incident on Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said, in a statement. Colon had admitted in court that he had punched a man and forcibly stole the man’s wallet. The victim was treated at Saratoga Hospital for a concussion and lacerations to the face.  

Eric J. McIntosh, 33, pleaded Oct. 16 to felony robbery, charged June 2021 in Wilton. Sentencing Dec. 18. 

Tyler J. Nash, 27, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, charged in Waterford March 2023. Nash was additionally sentenced to 1 year after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property in Wilton. The sentences will run concurrently. 

Kevin D. Johnson, 38, of Cohoes, pleaded Oct. 16 to sexual abuse in the first-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 4, 2024.  

Steven Longden, 42, of Ravena, pleaded Oct. 18 to felony DWI, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 8. 

Kyle W. Chambers, 36, of Schenectady, was sentenced Oct. 18 to 1-1/2–3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged July 2022 in Halfmoon. 

Douglas J. Murray, 29, of Waterford, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 1 – 3 years’ incarceration after pleading to felony DWI regarding a May 2023 charge, to run consecutively with 1 – 3 year sentence felony charge in August 2023.     

NY State Police

On Oct. 15, at about 11:42 p.m., State Police of Wilton stopped a vehicle on Washington Street in Saratoga Springs, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as Dylan M. Reed, 27, of Broadalbin. Reed was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and is returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Nov. 15.  

On Oct. 17, at about 2:24 a.m., State Police of Saratoga stopped a vehicle on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as Christopher M. Limoli, 38, of Malta.  Limoli was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. He was transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where he recorded a 0.22% BAC, and is returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Nov. 15. 

Virginia Peters

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Obituaries.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Virginia Peters, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Relatives and friends may call from 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday October 28, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Theresa L. Morris 

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WILTON — Theresa L. Morris died October 15. A graveside service was held Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Peter’s Cemetery. To offer online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.