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Paving Notice 4/27/26 – 4/30/26

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Winter is over meaning Saratoga Springs must now contend with its aftermath: potholes. 

This week marks the first effort of the year against this menace as residents trade cold temperatures for minor traffic inconvenience. 

Here is the paving update for the coming week. 

• Monday April 27: Caroline Street between Henry Street and Nelson Ave will be milled. 

• Monday April 27: Court Street between Caroline Street and Talford Place will be milled. 

• Tuesday April 28: Henry Street between Spring Street and Lake Avenue will be milled.

• Tuesday April 28: Hodgeman Street from Lake Avenue to Caroline Street will be milled. 

• Tuesday April 28: the driveway apron of Fire Station 1 on Hodgeman Street will be milled. 

• Wednesday April 29: Caroline Street between Henry Street and Nelson Ave will be paved.

• Wednesday April 29: Court Street between Caroline Street and Talford Place will be paved.

• Thursday April 30: Henry Street between Spring Street and Lake Avenue will be paved. 

• Thursday April 30: Hodgeman Street from Lake Avenue to Caroline Street will be paved. 

• Thursday April 30: the driveway apron of Fire Station 1 on Hodgeman Street will be paved.

There is no parking of cars on the street during these hours, and driveway access/egress will be limited with potentially lengthy delays. On the day of paving, the road will be closed to all thru traffic until midafternoon.

Week of April 24 – April 30, 2026

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 Blotter Report April 15-21 

April 15, 2026. 2:57 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Hudson Falls resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense, misdemeanor DWI- first offence and misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued. 

April 15, 2026. 9:08 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Galway resident on charges of 2nd degree criminal trespassing- entering or remaining unlawfully in a dwelling. Arrest occurred on Tait Lane.

April 15, 2026. 3:32 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Lake Placid resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.

April 15, 2026. 8:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schuylerville resident in the Village of Schuylerville on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. 

April 16, 2026. 2:15 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offence and aggravated DWI BAC of .18 or higher- no priors. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a car accident on Lookout Lane. 

April 16, 2026. 5:30 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony 2nd degree bail jumping. Central arraignment. 

April 16, 2026. 10:25 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.

April 16, 2026. 3:08 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of petit larceny. Arrest occurred on Railroad Place. 

April 16, 2026. 10:40 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, aggravated DWI BAC of .18 or higher- first offense, and operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest occurred after a two-vehicle crash on Plank Road. 

April 16, 2026. 11:58 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Burnt Hills resident on charges of 1st degree criminal contempt: violate order of protection- physical contact, aggravated family offense- more than one offense within five years and act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Arrest occurred on Lake Avenue. 

April 17, 2026. 2:26 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of misdemeanor act in a manner to injure a child less than 17. Arrest occurred on Sparrow Lane.

April 17, 2026. 2:40 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Arrest occurred on Sparrow Lane.

April 17, 2026. 3:08 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Arrest occurred on Railroad Place. 

April 17, 2026. 3:55 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree obstruct governmental administration- prevent official function. Appearance ticket issued.

April 17, 2026. 6:29 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Rensselaer resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.

April 17, 2026. 9:17 p.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Milton resident on charges of 3rd degree criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed. Arrest occurred on Congress Street.

April 18, 2026. 2:39 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense and other traffic offences. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Route 9 and Driscoll Road. 

April 18, 2026. 3:26 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Halfmoon on charges of felony operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- previous conviction within the last 10 years, and felony DWI previous conviction within the last 10 years. Appearance ticket issued.

April 18, 2026. 3:52 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Hagaman resident on charges of misdemeanor DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher- first offense and other traffic offences. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Washington and Federal Streets. 

April 18, 2026. 4:32 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 3rd degree criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed. Arrest occurred on South Broadway.

April 18, 2026. 8:40 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Wilton on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Released on own recognizance.

April 18, 2026. 10:41 a.m.- New York State Police arrested an Albany resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of felony aggravated criminal contempt, felony aggravated family offense- more than one offense within five years. Released on own recognizance.

April 18, 2026. 4:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Village of South Glens Falls on charges of misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Appearance ticket issued. 

April 18, 2026. 8:22 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher, misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor DWI- first offense. Released to third party. 

April 18, 2026. 10:03 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Troy resident in the Town of Malta on charges of misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Appearance ticket issued.

April 19, 2026. 12:00 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested an Orchard Park resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher and other traffic offences. Arrest occurred at the intersection of South Broadway and Crecent Street.

April 19, 2026. 1:33 a.m.- New York State Police arrested a South Glens Falls resident in the Town of Moreau on charges of felony 2nd degree bail jumping. Bail bond.

April 19, 2026. 4:13 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Northville resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher and other traffic offenses. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Ballston Avenue and East West Road.

April 19, 2026. 5:52 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Troy resident on charges of DWI- first offense, operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher and other traffic offenses. Arrest occurred at the intersection of Route 50 and a ramp.

April 19, 2026. 9:53 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Saratoga Springs resident on charges of 3rd degree criminal trespass: property fenced in or enclosed.

April 20, 2026. 5:01 a.m.- Saratoga Springs Police arrested a Gansevoort resident on charges of DWI- first offense, 5th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance: cocaine, and 3rd degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Arrest occurred on South Broadway.

April 20, 2026. 12:30 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Lake resident in the Town of Malta on charges of felony DWAI by drugs: prior conviction within the last 10 years. Appearance ticket issued. Arrest stemmed from a two-vehicle crash on April 16 on Malta Ave which injured one person. 

April 20, 2026. 1:14 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Schenectady resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor 2nd degree obstruct governmental administration- prevent official function. Appearance ticket issued.

April 20, 2026. 4:18 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Ballston on charges of misdemeanor 1st degree unlawful dealing with a child-  alcohol. Appearance ticket issued.

April 20, 2026. 5:13 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Ballston Spa resident in the Town of Milton on charges of misdemeanor 1st degree unlawful dealing with a child- alcohol. Appearance ticket issued.

April 20, 2026. 6:20 p.m.- New York State Police arrested a Clifton Park resident in the Town of Clifton Park on charges of misdemeanor petit larceny. Appearance ticket issued. Original incident occurred on April 7.

April 21, 2026. 10:18 p.m.- New York State Police arrested two Schuylerville residents in the Town of Moreau on charges of misdemeanor 3rd degree criminal trespass: fenced in or enclosed property and 3rd degree criminal mischief: intent to damage property. In addition, one of the individuals was charged with misdemeanor 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

L. Foster James 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- L. Foster James, age 90, passed away on April 20, 2026. Calling hours are 4-7 PM, April 24, at Burke Funeral Home. Elks service at 5 PM. Mass is 10 AM, on April 25, at Church of St. Peter. Future burial with military honors will be at Saratoga National Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Richard Maurice Caron

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July 10, 1954 – April 13, 2026

Brownsburg, IN – Richard Maurice Caron, 71, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at home surrounded by family. 

He was born in Albany, NY on July 10, 1954. He was the son of Maurice Caron and Emily Goble. 

Richard worked in racing for over 50 years holding many different roles; driver, mechanic, chief mechanic, and team manager. Richard had many career highlights; the greatest was winning the 1998 Indianapolis 500 with Eddie Cheever as the driver. Upon retiring from racing, Richard started Ralf’s Rides (named for his beloved dog), a car restoration business. 

Richard is survived by his wife, Brenda; 3 daughters Mikaela Caron, Mallory Jeanty (husband, Fabio), Mackenzie Caron, and his dog Rider. He has 3 sisters – Diana Perrault (Frank), Sylvia Izzo (Skip), and Michelle Caron (Bobby). His brother, Edward Caron preceded him in death. 

A Celebration of his Life will be held with family and friends on May 30. His final resting place will be at the Farrell Family Lake (his favorite place) as a part of a Living Urn. 

Richard lived a very full, fast, and exciting life; traveling the world, working in a profession he loved, making many lifelong friends, and loving his family. 

He won his final RACE! 

Nancy Ann Maloney

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Nancy Ann Maloney passed away peacefully at home on the evening of April 16, 2026, surrounded by family.

Nancy, the daughter of Michael and JoAnn Maloney, was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs. After graduating from Saratoga High, her path led her to Wildwood on the Jersey Shore where she trained and worked as a bartender. Later, she honed her bartending skills at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. It was there that she met her lifelong best friend, Nancy Vasta. The two vacationed together through the years, talked on the phone every Sunday morning, and shared a passion for gambling and visiting casinos around the country. 

Nancy was blessed to become a mother in her fortieth year, welcoming her son Sandy Michael Campoli to the world in 1992. Motherhood was her proudest achievement. Annual trips to Disney World in Florida were enjoyed over the years when Sandy was young.  

Following Sandy’s birth, Nancy came home to Saratoga to raise her son as a single working mom. She first worked as a bartender at her sister Kelly and brother-in-law Garry’s family restaurant and brewery (Brown’s Brewing Co.), then spent the bulk of her career as the company’s office manager under Garry’s guidance. She exhibited loyalty, honesty, and responsibility in her job and was always so proud of the company’s success. 

Nancy was generous and loving to everyone she held close. She enjoyed many vacations with her good friend Kate Bishop and Kate’s family to the Outer Banks. Nancy was a devoted daughter who cooked and cared for her parents Mike and JoAnn, doing anything and everything to help them age in place at their Saratoga home, 142 East Avenue. 

Nancy “retired” from Brown’s only to return and help roll homemade Oatmeal Stout pretzels for the taprooms every Tuesday. She would often mention that her Tuesdays were a chance to spend time with the working members of the Brown family, her nieces, Abby and Nora, and sister, Kelly. 

She loved life’s simple pleasures – a great meal shared with friends, a ride and shopping trip, playing Wordle daily with her friend group, sharing a recipe, and a delicious margarita. Nancy was an animal lover and could always be happily caught feeding treats from the family table to the Brown family’s Jack Russel Terriers Moose, Willa, and Pippa.

In the summer of 2025, the devastating news of advanced-stage lung cancer arrived, and Nancy courageously began treatments at Memorial Sloan Kettering under the care plan of Dr. Charles Rudin and his assistant, Maureen English.   

In September, she began radiation treatments with her son Sandy by her side. Nancy was so grateful for the numerous professionals at MSK and trusted them implicitly.  Nancy was blessed to have a local team of health care professionals as well led by Dr. John Pezzulo of Saratoga Hospice and Palliative Care. All her health care teams provided her with comfort, excellent care, and above all, hope. 

Nancy is survived by her son Sandy Campoli; sister Kelly Brown; brother-in-law Garry Brown; nieces Abigail, Nora, and Mageean (Maggie) Brown; second mother Doris Mageean Brown; good friend Kate Bishop; and first cousins Diane, Keith, and Chris Cummings. Nancy was predeceased by her parents Michael and JoAnn Maloney, her sister Marcia Szochet, her best friend Nancy Vasta, and her longtime partner Sandy V. Campoli.  

Donations may be made in Nancy’s honor to Saratoga Community Hospice.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, April 26 from 5-8pm at Brown’s Brewing Co.’s Malt Room in Troy, NY.  

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 2 at 11:30 am at St. Clement’s Church, Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. 

Please honor Nancy with wearing bright and colorful clothing to both of her services – she loved all the colors of the rainbow. 

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. 

NYS Parks to Conduct Prescribed Burns at Big Bend Preserve

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A wildland firefighter takes part in a prescribed burn at Big Bend Preserve in 2025. Photo by the NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

MOREAU — New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) is preparing for its second prescribed burn season at Big Bend Preserve, with plans to conduct burns this spring, summer, and fall. 

State Parks treated 112 acres with prescribed fire at Big Bend during the inaugural burn season in 2025 as part of the agency’s stewardship efforts.

 Burns will only be conducted when weather conditions meet strict safety and suitability standards. Factors such as wind speed, humidity, and fuel moisture levels will be carefully assessed before scheduling any burn. Due to these considerations, specific burn dates cannot be provided far in advance.

Each prescribed burn will last approximately one day. The burns will be conducted by State Parks staff in collaboration with partners such as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

During burn operations, temporary closures of roads, trails, and certain areas within Big Bend Preserve may occur to ensure public safety. Notifications will be posted on the Moreau Lake State Park website, mobile app, and Facebook page approximately 24 hours prior to the burns taking place.

Those who wish to receive advance notifications of upcoming prescribed burns can download the NYS Parks Explorer app and save Moreau Lake State Park for push notifications.

Local Weightlifter Defends National Title in Utah

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Local weightlifter Lucille Murphy defended her Masters National Champion title on April 11 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Murphy took second in the snatch lifting 75 kg and first in the clean and jerk lifting 96 kg. Her 171 kg total earned Murphy the gold overall and secured the second national title in her race for the Triple Crown. 

Murphy will compete at the New York State Championships in Binghamton in September and will compete for the final national title in December in Pleasanton, California.

Murphy currently serves as treasurer for the Saratoga Springs City School District.

Toga Dynasty Claims Tournament Title

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Toga Dynasty Coaches Alex Shmulsky and Rob Difusco; Players Luke Longo, JJ Rotondi, Antonio Takacs, Axel Ahlschwede, Teddy Shmulsky, Luca Difusco, Malcolm Grant, Vinny Difusco, and Evan Lofink. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Toga Dynasty, a fourth-grade boys basketball team from Saratoga Springs, won the New York State of Mind tournament championship last weekend.

After going 2-1 in pool play, with wins over the Oswego Buccaneers (28-16) and Halfmoon’s Elevate Wolfpack (40-37), Toga Dynasty advanced to the championship game, where it defeated Elevate again, 38-34, to capture the title.

The tournament was held April 11-12 in Saratoga.

Super DIRTcar Series Opens Championship Season at Albany-Saratoga Speedway

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MALTA — A battle in New York’s Capital Region awaits the Super DIRTcar Series, as the quest for the 2026 championship begins at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

The 61st season opener on Friday, April 17 will showcase the Beasts of the Northeast with a 61-lap feature paying $6,100-to-win. It’s also the 2026 championship season opener, giving one driver the chance to strike first on the road to the World of Outlaws World Finals.

Joining the Super DIRTcar Series are the track’s DIRTcar Sportsman and DIRTcar Pro Stock divisions.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Albany-Saratoga:

• With the championship season kicking off on Friday, it also begins Mat Williamson’s quest for a third-straight title, and fourth title overall. Williamson has found plenty of success at Albany-Saratoga in the past, sweeping both Super DIRTcar Series stops in 2024, and earning three consecutive DIRTcar 358 Modified Series podiums. He finished sixth and eighth in the Series’ two appearances at Albany-Saratoga last season. A win by “Money Mat” on Friday will be his 39th career Series win, tying Bob McCreadie for seventh on the all-time wins list.

• The last time the series battled at Albany-Saratoga, it was 10-time series champion Matt Sheppard who stood in Victory Lane during Malta Massive Weekend. The Finger Lakes driver has two series victories at Albany-Saratoga over the past four seasons and has finished in the top five in three of his last four starts at the track. Overall, he’s earned three wins, 12 top-fives, and 13 top-tens. A win by “Super Matt” will be his 104th Series triumph, as he continues his chase of Brett Hearn at the top of the Series all-time wins list (141).

• Friday’s stop at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway marks the first venue the series visits in 2026, where several drivers race at their home track. Defending track champion Mike Mahaney, Felix Roy, Peter Britten, Jack Lehner, and Justin Stone each call Albany-Saratoga home on Friday nights and aim to score a victory in front of their hometown crowd. Lehner resides in Saratoga Springs and is a three-time feature winner at the 4/10-mile oval, reaching Victory Lane in 2024.

• Upset Special: Along with a stout group of Super DIRTcar Series regulars who race at Albany-Saratoga Speedway every Friday, there’s a group of regional drivers aiming to pull an upset victory, including last year’s event winner L.J. Lombardo. Former track champions Marc Johnson and Matt Delorenzo will also be aiming for the $6,100 prize on Friday, as they battle for their first career series victory.

UPH Lineup: Orchestra Closes Season, “History Doesn’t Suck!”, Grammy Winner, Comedy

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Images via the Universal Preservation Hall (UPH). 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra (SSSO) will bring its 2025–26 season to a close with “Poetic Echoes,” presented across two Capital Region stages: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Proctors. The orchestra will also unveil its highly anticipated 2026–27 season at the conclusion of each performance.

For its season finale, the SSSO will be joined by Saratoga Voices and soloists Brittany Palmer and Ann Marie Adamick for a celebration of music and poetry. Florence Price’s “Four Songs from the Weary Blues” brings the words of Langston Hughes to life, while Vaughan Williams’ “Towards the Unknown Region” sets Walt Whitman’s poetry to sweeping music. The program closes with Mendelssohn’s enchanting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” capturing Shakespeare’s timeless tale of magic, love, and mischief.

Each performance includes a pre-show talk with Artistic Director/Conductor Glen Cortese, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at UPH and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Proctors. Patrons under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

On May 10 at 7:30 p.m., UPH will welcome Professor Greg Jackson, creator of the popular podcast “History That Doesn’t Suck!” Jackson’s touring show combines storytelling, multimedia, and live music to take audiences on a journey through the first 100 years of American history in 100 minutes. The show will be in town for one night only.

UPH’s summer lineup will kick off with Corinne Bailey Rae and Tom Papa, who are each headlining their own night of live entertainment. Bailey Rae will bring an evening of genre-defying music to the Great Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5. Papa will deliver a night of comedy at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 17.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of “Corinne Bailey Rae,” the Grammy Award-winning singer’s debut album that introduced the world to Bailey Rae’s soulful, sun-soaked sound. Originally released in Feb. 2006, the record produced hits like “Put Your Records On” and “Like a Star,” earning critical praise, multi-platinum sales, and Grammy nominations.

With more than 30 years of experience as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa has found success as an actor, host, and author. Papa’s “The Grateful Bread Tour” plays off the title of his weekly podcast “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,” which features Tom and his guest eating, drinking, and celebrating the true meaning of breaking bread with conversations. He has released six stand-up specials, including his latest Netflix hit, “Home Free” (2024).

Tickets for all UPH shows can be purchased at atuph.org.