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The 10th Annual Beekman Street Art Fair June 11

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Beekman Street Art Fair. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS— The 10th Annual Beekman Street Art Fair will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday June 11. 

The 2023 fair features artists tents, entertainment, culinary venues and street performers. Fairgoers will be able to get to and from the fair via a free shuttle bus running from the Saratoga Casino to Beekman and Grand Ave.

Beekman Street will be closed to traffic from Grand Ave. to West Circular St. for the family-friendly event. 

This year 60 juried artisans will set up tents showcasing a diverse collection of artwork by accomplished New York State artists and makers, most from the Capital District. The Beekman Street Art Fair welcomes new, emerging artists and nationally known artists including Frankie Flores, Gary Zack, and Leonie Lacouette. Alongside painting, drawing and photography, the fair will feature fiber art, pottery, glass, woodwork, fashion, jewelry, and mixed media artwork.  

The Entertainment Tent schedule for the day showcases a variety of local talent, and includes Saratoga Springs High School Fiddle Club, Ballston Spa Community Band, Swing Docs Big Band, and Gadget.

For more information and shuttle bus schedule visit www.ArtsonBeekman.org

In From Nebraska: Wildwoods Set To Perform At Caffe Lena June 16

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The Wildwoods, live at Lena’s June 16.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hailing from the Great Plains of Lincoln, Nebraska, enchanting folk/americana trio, The Wildwoods will perform at Caffe Lena on Friday, June 16.

Comprised of husband-and-wife team Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), as well as Andrew Vaggalis (bass), The Wildwoods draw inspiration from a wide range of influences including the styles of: Watchhouse, The Decemberists, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Peter, Paul, & Mary, Nickel Creek, Joni Mitchell, and Gregory Alan Isakov. 

The Wildwoods released their debut album, Sweet Nostalgia, followed by a duo EP, Birdie & Goose,  in 2017, and quickly established themselves as a creative, harmonious, and instrumental force in their local music scene. Since then, The Wildwoods have released two full-length records, Across A Midwest Sky (2019) and Foxfield Saint John (2023), as well as a handful of singles, Little Home (2020) and Like My Old Man (2021), and have supported touring acts such as Elephant Revival, Arts Fishing Club, The Accidentals, The Way Down Wanderers, and Jamie Wyatt. 

For more information, go to: caffelena.org.

Bonnie Raitt, Pat Metheny, Angelique Kidjo, Tower Of Power at 46th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival 

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Bonnie Raitt will be among the headliners of the 46th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The 46th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival will return for a full two-day and two-stage festival experience on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. 

This year’s lineup features 21 musical groups, headlined by Bonnie Raitt, Pat Metheny, Angelique Kidjo, Tower of Power, and Chucho Valdes.

Additional appearances include: Snarky Puppy, Cory Wong, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Hiromi, Cindy Blackman Santana, Samara Joy, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Emmet Cohen. 

“The 2023 jazz festival features ‘A-list’ artists from start to finish, on both stages, all weekend,” Danny Melnick, the festival producer and President of Absolutely Live Entertainment, said in a statement. “All of the amphitheater groups will perform longer sets and we’ve built in more time in between sets to allow the audience to go from stage to stage more easily. I couldn’t be more excited about what we’re planning.”  

Bonnie Raitt will be making her return to the festival for the first time since 1988. Headlining on Saturday for its second festival appearance is the 19-piece mega-band Snarky Puppy. 

Returning jazz icons include Pat Metheny; global music superstar Angelique Kidjo, called “Africa’s premier diva” and named one of the 100 most influential people in the world for 2021 by Time Magazine; R&B and funk group Tower of Power, who is celebrating its 55th anniversary, and Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdes. 

Highlighting the 11 festival debuts is jazz and funk guitarist Cory Wong, best known as a frequent guest rhythm guitarist for Vulfpeck as well as for his ebullient solo material; eight-piece psychedelia and funk fiery band St. Paul & The Broken Bones; jazz and rock drum dynamo Cindy Blackman Santana, who is the regular touring drummer for Carlos Santana and previously Lenny Kravitz, and “Silky-voiced rising jazz star” (New York Times) Samara Joy, fresh off of her 2023 Grammy nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best New Artist.  

In addition to two non-stop days of music on two stages, fans can also enjoy a host of amenities including a fine arts and crafts fair, artist CD signings, and new and diverse food offerings. Guests are welcome to bring in their own food and beverages, as well as blankets, tents and lawn umbrellas. Parking for the event is free. 

Performances will begin at 11 a.m. on the Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage and noon on the Amphitheater Stage on Saturday, June 24 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., respectively, on Sunday, June 25.  

Tickets are available online at www.spac.org.  

NYS Writers Institute Announces Public Readings 2023 in Saratoga Springs 

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Author William Kennedy reading from his works at NYSWI event at Skidmore College. Kennedy will return to the series July 21. 
Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The New York State Summer Writers Institute will offer evening readings by an extraordinary line-up of distinguished writers this June and July. Except where noted, the readings, which are free and welcome the public, will begin at 8 p.m. in Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall on the Skidmore College campus.

June 26: Poet Vijay Seshadri (Pulitzer Prize, 3 Sections) & Novelist Steve Stern (Guggenheim Fellow; The Village Idiot).

June 27: Novelist Garth Greenwell (What Belongs to You; Cleanness) & Poet Carl Dennis (Practical Gods).

June 28, 7 PM: Going to the Movies with Phillip Lopate (Screening of Rohmer’s “The Marquise of O” followed by discussion).

June 29: Novelist Claire Messud (The Woman Upstairs; The Emperor’s Children) & Memoirist Honor Moore (Our Revolution: A Mother and Daughter at Mid-Century).

June 30: Poet Gregory Pardlo (Pulitzer Prize, Digest) & Novelist and Memoirist Elizabeth Benedict (Rewriting Illness: A View of My Own).

July 3: Memoirist Phillip Lopate (Portrait Inside My Head: Essays) & Poet Campbell McGrath (Nouns & Verbs: New and Selected Poems).

July 4: Novelist and Memoirist Mary Gordon (Pearl; Payback) & Poet Rosanna Warren (So Forth: Poems).

July 5: Poet Katha Pollitt (Learning to Drive and Other Life Stories) Panel with Mary Gordon, Robert Boyers and Writers Institute Students: The Writer & The Culture of Censorship.

July 6: Novelist Mary Gaitskill (The Mare; Veronica) & Novelist Calvin Baker (A More Perfect Reunion: Race, Integration, and The Future of America).

July 7: Poetry & Jazz²: An Evening with former US Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and Grammy Award-winning musicians Todd Coolman (bass) & Bill Cunliffe (piano) at Caffe Lena.

July 10: Fictionist Amy Hempel (Sing to It: New Stories) & Poet Chase Twichell (Things as It Is).

July 11: Novelist Binnie Kirshenbaum (Rabbits for Food) & Poet Peg Boyers (To Forget Venice; Hard Bread; Honey With Tobacco).

July 12, 7 PM: Going to the Movies: Screening of “TAR” followed by discussion with Poet Peg Boyers (To Forget Venice; Hard Bread; Honey With Tobacco) & Robert Boyers.

July 13: American linguist John McWhorter (Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America) & Author Thomas Chatterton Williams (contributing writer The Atlantic; Self-Portrait in Black and White) in A Conversation on “Writing About Race.”

July 14: Novelist Rick Moody (The Ice Storm; Hotels of North America) & Novelist Adam Braver (November 22, 1963; Rejoice the Head of Paul McCartney ) at Caffe Lena.

July 17: Fictionist Francine Prose (The Vixen) & Novelist-memoirist Danzy Senna (Caucasia; Where Did You Sleep Last Night).

July 18: Novelist Joyce Carol Oates (Zombie; Blonde; The (Other) You: Stories) & Poet April Bernard (The World Behind the World: Poems).

July 19: Remembering Novelist Russell Banks (Foregone; Affliction; The Lost Memory of Skin) with Joyce Carol Oates, Nicholas Delbanco (It is Enough; What Remains), Tom Healy (Getting Great in the Door: The Ultimate Guide for Fraternity Recruitment; What the Right Hand Knows), Adam Braver and Robert Boyers, Payne Room, Tang Museum, Skidmore College.

July 20: Novelist-Memoirist Jamaica Kincaid (Among Flowers; Autobiography Of My Mother; Lucy) and Poet Henri Cole (Blizzard: Poems; Nothing To Declare).

July 21: Pulitzer Prize-winning Novelist William Kennedy (Very Old Bones; Legs; Ironweed) & Friends.

For 36 summers, the New York State Summer Writers Institute has offered aspiring students the opportunity to learn from a distinguished faculty of award-winning authors led by director Robert Boyers. Originally an offshoot of the New York State Writers Institute created by Albany native and Pulitzer Prizewinning author William Kennedy, the program has become widely known for its small classes offering individualized attention in a supportive environment.

June 9 – June 15, 2023

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Friday, June 9

Fridays in the Garden

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 2:30 p.m. Mina Dunnam will present  “Hear the Buzz: Launching a Pollinator Garden”. This program will take place outside, in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, weather permitting.  As ever, questions and discussions about any aspect of gardening, historic or otherwise, will be welcome.  The program is free and open to the public, but registration and donations are greatly appreciated! https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/friday-in-the-flowers-hear-the-buzz-launching-a-pollinator-garden/

Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale and Indoor Bake Sale  ?

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave Extension, Malta | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special note: For the last 2 hours on Saturday June 10, (Noon to 2 pm) fill a paper grocery bag with Yard Sale items for $5! For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

New History Exhibit Opening Reception

Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs  | 5:30 p.m. A new exhibit “First Saratogians: The Indigenous Peoples of the Saratoga Springs Region,” in partnership with Ndakinna Education Center, examining the history of Native Americans in the local area from prehistoric times through today, using hundreds of artifacts and photographs to tell the story. Silent Auction, Beer & Wine Cash Bar (ticket includes 1 drink), and Catered Food Stations. History Museum Members $40, Non-Members $50, all proceeds benefit the History Museum. Tickets: saratogahistory.org/events 518-584-6920.

Saturday, June 10

Chickens, Ducks, and Rabbits… oh my!

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 8:30 a.m. The Milton Grange will be sponsoring a talk about growing your own food. Nicolina Forti of Cornell Cooperative extension will go over the basics for each animal and help you understand what is needed to be successful in these projects. This is one of an on-going series of lectures and classes that promotes a “Rural lifestyle” brought to you by the Milton Grange and Brookside Museum. Breakfast will be available. RSVP is requested by calling Mary Ann Becker at 518-885-6606 by June 9th.

10th Annual Plant Sale

Italian American Center, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs 10th Annual Plant Sale. Perennial plants as well as a variety of herbs and garden decor will be available for sale until sold out.   New members are always welcome you don’t have to have a green thumb to belong!  Meetings are held at noon the second Monday of every month (except July and August) at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Street, Saratoga Springs. For information call 518 495–6309.

Plant Sale

Dockstader Recreation Park, Galway Town Pavilion, 5078 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 9 a.m. – Noon. Hosted by Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County. Plant list will be available prior to the sale at The Glenville Hills Garden Club on Facebook. Cash only. 

Perennial Plants Plus Sale

48 Chapman St., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Ballston Spa House & Garden Club is holding its yearly sale. This sale offers a wide variety of perennials from member gards as well as annuals, herbs, vegetable plants and other garden related items. The event is a club-wide fundraiser to support the ongoing renewal and beautification projects of the village public gardens and programs for youth including camp scholarships. Educational materials on current gardening topics will be available. For more information on the BSH&GC and for membership opportunities, contact club resident, Linda Fay linda81650@gmail.com or visit our website www.bshgc.org/contact.html 

Defensive Driving Class

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is optional. Class size is limit.

One Room School House ?

24 Old Daketown Road, Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will be having the Daketown School #8 open for visitors. See the way communities set their schools up for their children to learn.  Learn about the teacher’s box of books, see the black boards with proper cursive writing for that era. Have a seat in one of the many types of school desk. You can even ring the teachers bell to call class back in session. Learn about some of the games that kids would have played.  And kids favorite place to tour, the outhouse. The event is free.

Brandtville Boogie: Walking Tour ?

 Tour starts: 29 Doten Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. The Saratoga Springs History Museum presents “Brandtville Boogie,” a fun, family-friendly walking tour where guests will learn about the oldest homes in the neighborhood and find interesting remnants of this historically African American rural community dating to the late 1800s. Led by History Museum Board member Carol Daggs, a descendant of the original Brandtville residents and author of “Saratoga Soul Brandtville Blues.” Tickets are $15 for History Museum members, $25 for non-members – more info at saratogahistory.org/events. 518-584-6920 

Round Lake House and Garden Tour

Various locations in Round Lake | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. a tour of houses and gardens in Round Lake Village will benefit the historic Round Lake Auditorium. Included are tiny cottages, large Victorian era and brand-new custom homes. We are featuring homes that have had recent renovation/construction/restoration projects. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased in advance at RoundLakeAuditorium.org or contact Lydia.A.Hoffman@gmail.com.  

54th Annual Elks Flag Day Parade ?

Broadway from Rote 50 to Congress Park | Noon. Saratoga – Wilton elks Lodge # 161. A celebration of sight and sound. 

Sunday, June 11

Breakfast Buffet ?

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 8 – 11 a.m. will host an all you can eat Breakfast Buffet. The menu will include Pancakes and Sausage, French Toast, Eggs made to order, World Famous Omelets, Home Fries, Toast, Coffee, and Juice. Adults $9. Seniors $8 and Kids $5 (cash only). All are welcome.

10th Annual Beekman Street Art Fair ?

Beekman St., Saratoga Springs |10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Beekman Street Art Fair, Saratoga’s ever-popular kick off to summer is celebrating 10 years of bringing artists, neighbors, and visitors together in a festive art and music filled environment. The 2023 fair features artists tents, entertainment coordinated by the Ballston Spa Community Band, culinary venues, and street performers.  And thanks to CDTA, fairgoers can easily get to and from the fair via a free shuttle bus running from the Saratoga Casino to Beekman and Grand Ave. 

The Ballston Spa Birdhouse Festival ?

Various locations in Downtown Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – -4 p.m. Rain date is June 18. A huge event, with over 1000 birdhouses decorating the village of Ballston Spa. It will be a huge draw for people all over the capital region. Original and handmade artwork. 

Fundraiser for USMC ?

#420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 6 p.m.  Join us for Music Karoke, raffles, 

corn hole, horse shoes, 50/50 and much more! Food includes, sausage with peppers and onions, Italian baked ziti, soup and more, prepared by Green Acres Tavern. Cash bar will be available. For more information or donate a basket to raffle, call Janice Bravo at 518-419-4723. 100% of money raised goes to the Marine Corps League. 

15th Annual Jewish Women’s Gala

The Hyatt Place, Clifton Park | 5 p.m. The festival begins with the Annual Jewish Women’s Gala with guest speaker Elisheva Liberman, a gourmet dinner and raffle auction. The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival launches its 11th season this summer with a series of programs by Congregation Beth Shalom of Clifton Park, Congregation Shaara Tfille of Saratoga Springs, Chabad of Saratoga, Chabad of Clifton Park, and Temple Sinai. Offerings to the public will run through August and include concerts, plays, lectures, films, discussions, and outdoor family events.  The festival concludes August 22 with Klezmer and Kugel. For more information, visit www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.

Monday, June 12

Minecraft Monday ?

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

In-Person, Kids in grades 4-8, join us in the computer lab to play Minecraft Education Edition. Each meeting of Minecraft Monday, we will work on a different challenge together in either creative or survival mode. Please register online. www.sspl.org 

Tuesday, June 13

Congress Park History Tours

Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Hours are held Tuesday – Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $20. Children under 12 free. 

Wednesday, June 14

Sauté Chicken & Sausage Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Sauté Chicken, Sausage, in a Pink Sauce over Linguini, tossed salad, garlic toast. $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Green Drinks

The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Making Full and Low/No Sugar Jam

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.  In person or online via Zoom. Learn how to make a strawberry full sugar, low sugar, or no sugar jam, plus freezer jam; a no cook recipe great for kids that requires no canning equipment. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Includes demonstrations and hands-on experience. Fee: $15. Call CCE at 518-885-8995 to register.

Flag Day Parade ?

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate this special day to give thanks to those who have served or sacrificed their lives to protect the land we love and the flag we so proudly display in our homes and communities. 

The Constitution is the Solution

Belanger Blue Barn, 133 Brookline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Fixing America starts with education. The John Birch Society has a new series of DVDs for you to learn how the Constitution was intended to secure rights, not to enable the federal government to those rights. You’re invited to attend a six-part workshop based on these DVDs that will provide you with a practical, common sense understanding of how the Constitution was intended to limit the government, not the citizens. Next sessions are June 21 and 28. Call or text Howard Vics for information and registration 518-368-4546. Hvic.bpcofny@gmail.com

Thursday, June 15

Candidate Forum

Zoom Presentation | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. The League. Of Women Voters Saratoga County will hold a Candidate Forum featuring the two candidates in the Democratic Party Primary for mayor of city of Saratoga springs on June 12 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM.  The event will be live streamed. On zoom webinar.  Go to our website www.lwvsaratoga.org/candidates to get the link. The Forum will also be available after the event on the LWVSC youtube channel. Questions from the public should be submitted by June 9th to both candidates, Ronald J. Kim and Christian E Mathieson to QuestionsLWVSC@gmail.com with Mayor in the subject line. Questions should be addressed to both candidates, represent a broad range of topics, and not contain personal attacks.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Dept. Announces Five Promotions and Appointments

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BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo recognized the promotion and appointment of several members of the Sheriff’s Office command staff during a ceremony at the county’s public safety Facility on June 2. 

Jeffrey R. Brown has been promoted to the rank of Undersheriff. First hired as a Road Patrol Deputy Sheriff by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office in September of 1998, Brown was promoted to the rank of Investigator in 2005, and Lieutenant assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit in 2014. Brown resides in Clifton Park. 

Additionally: Patrick M. Maswich, of Milton, has been promoted to the rank of Chief Deputy; Steven L. Brown, of Milton, has been promoted to the rank of Captain; Matthew J. Martingano, of Clifton Park, has been hired as the Assistant Corrections Administrator holding the rank of Captain, and Captain Kevin Herrick, of Stillwater, has been assigned as the Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division. 

Saratoga Senior Center to Stage World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Presentation June 15

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Senior Center hosts a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day presentation from 9:45- 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15. 

The event is free and open to the public. The presentation is suited for members, families, friends and staff in the services industry and includes: Free Breakfast Sandwiches from Fat Paulie’s; Financial Exploitation and How to Protect Yourself, presented by Phil Vacca, Herzog Law Firm; Common Scams and How to Avoid Them, presented by United States Attorneys Office, and a Q & A session with Herzog Law, US Attorney and Domestic Violence Advocacy of Mechanicville. 

Seating is limited and RSVP required. Call 518-584-1621

Greenfield Appoints New Building Inspector

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Justin Reckner of Greenfield. Photo provided.

GREENFIELD — The Town of Greenfield Town Board recently appointed Justin Reckner of Greenfield to Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator. Reckner will head the department.

Reckner has more than 15 years of experience in construction, having most recently worked as Building and Codes Department Head for the city of Glens Falls. Before that position, he worked in many areas of construction including positions as site supervisor at VMJR Companies and Bonacio Construction for ten years. Reckner also has years of experience as a carpenter and heavy equipment operator. Reckner has been a life-long resident of Greenfield.

The Town of Greenfield is home to 8,200 residents in Greenfield, Porter Corners, Middle Grove, Lake Desolation and Maple Ave. It spans more than 41,000 acres of land bordering the Adirondacks and is the largest town in Saratoga County, by square mile.

Robert E. Carte

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GANSEVOORT — Robert E. Carte passed away at his home in Gansevoort on Sunday, June 4, 2023. A celebration in Robert’s honor was held at the Schuyler Park Pavilion in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

June 3 – June 9, 2023

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Saratoga Springs Police Department

Drew McCarthy, 39, of Halfmoon, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Angel Marrero, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal possession of a weapon, assault, criminal tampering, and menacing. 

Somaria Edwards, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, and vehicle equipment violation.  

Ricky Reyome, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief.  

Marcus Jackson, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, and vehicle equipment violation. 

Trashaun Mosley, 42, of Kingston, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation.

Devan Hildebrandt, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny, assault, criminal possession of stolen property, criminal obstruction of breathing, and grand larceny. 

Talique Grant-Lynch, 21, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny, and criminal mischief. 

Kevin Kelly, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 18 with criminal trespass. 

Rian O’Callaghan, 22, of Ballston Spa, was charged with criminal contempt. 

Gloria Rhodes, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault. 

Daniel Gudar, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with exposure of a person. 

Shawn Soderberg, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal impersonation, and disorderly conduct. 

Saratoga County Court

Dennis M. Phillips, 32, of Cobleskill, pleaded to felony DWI, charged April 2022 in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing July 24. 

Crim S. Trerise, 57, of Middle Grove, was sentenced to 4-10 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony sexual abuse, charged June-August 2017 in Greenfield.

Jonathan E. Trow, 41, homeless/Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 9 years’ incarceration and 5 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to felony burglary, charged October 2022 in Saratoga Springs.

James M. Brush, 47, of Malta, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing July 27. 

Patricia M. Pullar, 47, of Clifton Park, pleaded to vehicular assault in the second-degree, a felony, first charged in Wilton. Sentencing Sept. 15.  

Brendan J. Ryder, 29, of Cohoes, pleaded May 30 to making a terroristic threat, a felony, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park. Sentencing Aug. 1. 

New York State Police

On May 27, State Police of Saratoga charged Stephen D. Sewall, 54, of Milton with aggravated driving while intoxicated and multiple other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Troopers received the report of a hit-and-run crash on Northline Road in Milton, located the vehicle that fled on East West Road in Saratoga, and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Sewall. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Sewall was arrested for DWI and transported to SP Saratoga for processing, where he recorded a 0.31% BAC, which is more than three times the legal limit.

Saratoga Springs Police Department

Angeliz Laboy, 19, of Troy, was charged with assault, resisting arrest, and obstruct governmental administration.   

Jaden Patterson, 21, of Watervliet, was charged with reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief. 

Brian Horn, 48, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny. 

Courtney Worrock, 25, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny, and grand larceny. 

Jacob Green, 22, of Gansevoort, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to use designated lane, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. 

Cassandra Barden, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny. 

Pamela Mele, 46, of Galway, was charged with harassment. 

Saratoga County Court

Kevin D. Johnson, 37, of Cohoes, was arraigned May 25 on the following charges, assigned April 30 in Saratoga Springs: two felony counts rape, two felony counts criminal sexual abuse, one felony count sexual abuse, and one felony count assault.  

Luis S. Vazquez, 52, of Schenectady, pleaded to felony DWAI, charged December 2022 in Clifton Park. Sentencing July 20. 

Rakell L. Dutcher, 38, of Albany, was sentenced May 25 to 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged July 2022 in Saratoga Springs. 

Jonathan A. Edwards, 25, of Salem, was sentenced May 25 to 1 year of incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, charged October 2022 in Moreau. 

Joshua M. McDonald, 26, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 1-3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI. 

Donald W. Clark 36, of Saratoga County, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged April 2022 in Wilton. Sentencing July 27.