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Property Transactions June 23 – June 29, 2023

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This amazing property at 211 Union Ave Saratoga Springs was listed by Christine Hogan Barton of Roohan Realty and sold for $750,000.

BALLSTON

Leigh Higgins sold property at 7 Thomas Ave to Aaryn Reynolds for $202,000

James Doyle sold property at 25 Underpass Rd to Saratoga Cty Water Authority for $319,500

Traditional HomeBuilders and Developers sold property at 42 Mallory Way to Dwight Hill for $798,698

Stephen Bush sold property at 409 Robert Dr to Perrin Herman for $350,000

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 10 Linden Ct to Dorinda Murray for $454,034

Dorothy Butch sold property at 29 Charlton Rd to Matthew Hatley for $330,000

CORINTH

Elena Kean sold property at 35 Gabriel Rd to Wilmington Savings Fund Society for $147,351

MALTA 

Stephen Minardi sold property at 17 Maiden Circle to Christopher Jenkins for $605,000

Edward Bell sold property at 6 North Ridge to Corie Nadzan for $422,000

Belmonte Properties LLC sold property at 50 Village Circle South to Daniel Konstalid for $610,000

MILTON

Danielle Barton sold property at 135 Goldfinch Lane to Kara Sullivan for $335,000

Edward Bell sold property at 6 North Ridge to Corie Nadzan for $422,000

Belmonte Properties LLC sold property at 50 Village Circle South to Daniel Konstalid for $610,000

SARATOGA

Mark Sutton sold property at 112 County Route 68 to Kenneth McPeek for $1,300,000

Wilmington Savings Fund Society sold property at 7 Burgoyne St to Joel Roberts for $138,300

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Loretta Klein sold property at 67 Ludlow St to Christopher LaPointe for $995,000

Terry Briscoe sold property at 22 Curt Blvd to William Grupinski for $325,000

Dennis Snyder sold property at Grand Ave to William Morris for $462,500.

Ellsworth Square LLC sold property at 17C Cherry St to Jeremy Eager for $1,318,847

Mark Fleming sold property at 27 Sherwood Trail to National Residential Nominee Services for $586,000

National Residential Nominee Services sold property at 27 Sherwood Trail to Patrick Walsh for $586,000

Deborah Shannon as exec sold property at 12 Cleveland Ave to Gregory Smith for $401,000.

Susan Lucente sold property at 367 Caroline St to Bradley Fischer for $1,750,000.

WILTON

North Manor Development LLC sold property at 8 Burnham Rd to Elizabeth Stauderman for $600,000.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 37 Berkeley Way to Kevin Johnson for $697,300

William Morris sold property at 6 Colleen Ct to McPadden Builders LLC for $125,000

William Morris sold property at 3 Colleen Ct to McPadden Builders LLC for $130,000

Jessica Darrow sold property at 32 Traver Rd to Brian Hedge for $160,000

Zachary Hartmann sold property at 44 Smith Bridge Rd to George Harrison IILLC for $235,000

Police: “The Calls for Service Were Numerous” during Dead & Co. Weekend at Saratoga

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Some of the items seized during a busy weekend at SPAC. 
Photo: New York State Park Police. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than 80,000 people descended upon Saratoga Spa State Park last weekend highlighted by a June 16 concert by TLC and Shaggy, and pair of concerts – on June 17 and June 18 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center by Dead & Co. 

The New York State Park Police issued a statement June 20 detailing the busy weekend from the perspective of local and state law enforcement agencies: “The calls for service were numerous: lost children/patrons, stolen/lost property, vandalism, intox/impaired persons, injured persons, drug arrests, motor vehicle accidents, heavy traffic… to name a few.”   

Authorities also described some of the items they seized during the weekend. They included: 1 vehicle , ballistic body armor, cell phones, walkie-talkies, scales, narcotics packaging materials, hypodermic needles, approximately $32,000+, stun guns, knives, 63 tanks of nitrous oxide, methamphetamine & crystal meth, psilocybin mushrooms , cannabis , cocaine, MDMA, LSD, PCP, Ketamine, as well as numerous prescription pills. 

A 24-year-old Ballston man accused of damaging 18 parked vehicles by standing and jumping on them during the Dead & Co. concert June 18 was charged by the county Sheriff’s Office with multiple counts of criminal mischief.

One of the arrests resulted in one of the largest drug seizures in the agency’s history, according to state Park Police. The Saratoga Springs Police Department K-9 unit assisted with the execution of a search warrant related to that arrest. 

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Tour is Planned for Two Weekends this Fall!

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2022 Showcase Home. Photo by Randall Perry Photography

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is proud to announce this year’s dates and builders. Celebrating 27 years of exceptional homes, this annual tradition will be presented over four beautiful fall days on October 7-8 and October 14-15.

We will have a spectacular line-up from our region’s finest builders for this area’s premiere new home tour event.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors and the award-winning builders committed to this

year’s event; Belmonte Builders, Degraff Bloom Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction,

R & M Homes, The BDC Group, Whitbeck Construction and Witt Construction. We have 7 builders and 9 locations, and NEW to the tour this year will be two homes in Lake George! In addition, our commitment to workforce development will continue with a student build exhibition and a BOCES tiny house on display at the Degraff-Bloom showcase home.

Over the past 26 years, this community event has contributed nearly $1.5 MILLION dollars to our two local charities. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County www.rtsaratoga.org and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties www.glensfallshabitat.org. For more details on the 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event, please visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Follow us on FACEBOOK for all the updates!

About Saratoga Builders Association

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. (SBA) is a specialized professional trade association representing an industry basic to the well-being and economy of the people of Saratoga County. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County. For more information, visit www.saratogabuilders.org

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade Rescheduled for July 6

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade. Photo provided.

BALLSTON — The 2023 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade – postponed by organizers due to the air quality index – has been rescheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 on Route 50 in Ballston.

The patriotic parade, in its 22nd year, is organized by the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Business & Professional Association. 

Spectators can enjoy an hour-long parade with nearly 100 entries, as well as the Route 50 Mile road race before and a fabulous fireworks display after.  

The grand marshal of this year’s parade is the Knight family, who have owned and operated orchards in the area since 1907. 

To learn more about the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade can visit bhblbpa.com/parade.

Kelly’s Angels Summer-Lovin’ Funfest comes to Lake George

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LAKE GEORGE — Kelly’s Angels will host the inaugural Kelly’s Angels Summer-Lovin’ Funfest in Lake George July 12-15. 

The event will take place at Shepard Park on the Lake George waterfront and features several days of music, food, crafts and more to raise money for the Kelly’s Angels mission of helping children and families as they deal with the loss of a loved one, serious illness or significant adversity.

The three-night music schedule will include the weekly Lake George fireworks show on Thursday, July 13.  The band lineup includes appearances by: Kyshona, The Newells, Bluz House Rockers, New York Players, and Funk Evolution.

There is no admission charge.

Now in its 13th year, Kelly’s Angels has brought much-needed joy to hundreds of Capital Region children who have lost a parent or primary caregiver to cancer or other illness or event. Founded by NewsChannel 13 anchor/reporter Mark Mulholland in memory of his wife who passed away at the age of 37, Kelly’s Angels has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships to Capital Region children and families.

For more details, go to: www.kellysangelsinc.org/summerlovin.  

Schuylerville Public Library to Celebrate New York State Foods on June 27

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SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Public Library’s monthly Cookbook Club will be sharing foods invented or popularized in New York State at its June meeting. 

Many New Yorkers may have heard of Buffalo wings, Manhattan clam chowder, Waldorf salad, or Thousand Island dressing, but there are many more tasty New York delicacies to try. 

Guests are invited to bring a New York State-inspired dish to the library’s Cookbook Club at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27 for a potluck-style meal. New York-themed cookbooks can also be found on reserve at the library’s circulation desk.

The Schuylerville Public Library’s Cookbook Club meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The theme for 2023 is: Places around the United States and the World. Dishware and utensils are provided. Patrons are encouraged to bring anything they want to share–whether it be an appetizer, entree, dessert, or beverage–as long as it follows the month’s theme.

The Schuylerville Public Library is in the Village of Schuylerville on 52 Ferry St. To learn more, visit  www.schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu.

Lake Smart: A SLPID Community Event

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MALTA — Enjoy Dock Brown’s Food Truck, meet neighbors in the Saratoga Lake community, learn about Saratoga Lake ecology, fishing population, and tournaments, and meet your Marine patrol at Lake Smart, a community event held by the Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District (SLPID).

Lake Smart will take place Sunday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Dock Brown’s Tent at Brown’s Beach.

The event will feature presentations by SLPID, Saratoga County Sheriff Marine Patrol on specific laws to Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Tackle and Archery on fish population, regulations, and tips for professional and amateur anglers and local fish tournaments. Learn more about Saratoga Lake’s aquatic vegetation and lake health and how to take the SLPID pledge. Free raffle prizes from local businesses will be offered – must be present to win. For more information visit slpidny.gov.

Saratoga Candy Co Celebrates 25th Anniversary July 1

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Candy Co. is celebrating its 25th Anniversary from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1. 

The “little store that could” was started by Dawn Oesch July 1, 1998 at 5 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, and is a major seller of The Peppermint Pig. 

In 2021, Saratoga Candy Co. moved around the corner to 353 Broadway due to the huge expansion of the Adelphi. This new space is located at “kid level” and is now its permanent space.

The celebration in July will include giveaways of Candy Co merch and candy.

June 17 – June 23, 2023

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Saratoga Springs Police Department

Kerry Wilson-Kinaszewska, 51, of Brunswick, was charged with DWI. 

Eric Marcano, 48, of Hadley, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle without an inspection certificate. 

Dewayne Williams, 26, no address provided, was charged with criminal mischief. 

Jordan Wohl, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal tampering. 

Andrew Stawniczy, 28, of Ballston Spa, was charged with criminal mischief, and endangering the welfare of a child. 

Nicholas Scaglione, 26, of Mechanicville, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and drinking or using cannabis in a motor vehicle on highway. 

Juan Espinoza Lopez, 23, of Stillwater, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Gerardo Zelayagranados, 32, of Shaftsbury, Vermont, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop at a stop sign. 

Joseph Murray, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with harassment in the second-degree.  

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

On June 10, at approximately 5:14 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Cemetery Road in the town of Halfmoon for a report of a not-in-progress burglary. Investigation into the incident led to the arrest of 27-year-old Dylan M. Benaquista. Benaquista was charged with felony burglary, felony grand larceny, identity theft – a misdemeanor, and harassment – a violation. He is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully in a dwelling earlier in the day, subjecting an occupant to physical contact and stealing a debit card which he allegedly used several times throughout the day.

On June 8, the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit arrested Leon Carney, 19, of Warrensburg. Carney was charged with disseminating indecent material to minors in the first-degree, a felony, and the misdemeanors: sexual abuse in the second-degree, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child. Carney is accused of having sexual contact with a female under the age of 13 at a residence in the village of Victory Mills, Police said their investigation determined that Carney allegedly sent indecent material through a social networking app to the same female. Carney was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash, $2,000 bond or a $10,000 partially secured bond.

On June 12, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office charged 54-year-old Troy resident Cole D. Vincent with two felony counts grand larceny, single felony counts criminal possession of stolen and criminal mischief, and criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. On June 5 and June 12, the Sheriff’s Office received reports of a stolen construction trailer from a business located in the town of Halfmoon and a stolen pickup truck from a business located in the town of Clifton Park, respectively. The construction trailer was later recovered in Cohoes after being abandoned on State Route 787, and the pickup truck was recovered in a hotel parking lot in the town of Clifton Park. Following an investigation into the incidents, Vincent was charged with the suspected theft of both the construction trailer and the pickup truck. At the time of arrest, Vincent was allegedly in possession of the stolen pickup truck. He was also accused of causing damage to a gate owned by a business in the town of Clifton Park and trespassing on the property which was designed to exclude intruders. Vincent was sent to Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

Saratoga County Court 

Michael A. Fox, 27, of Troy, pleaded to felony burglary, charged February 2023 in Malta. Sentencing July 26. 

Allen J. Millington, 26, of Gansevoort, was sentenced June 14 to 10 years’ incarceration and 20 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to rape in the first-degree in connection with charges June to July 2017 in Moreau, and 2-1/3 to 7 years on the charge of promoting a sexual performance by a child, charged July 2021 in Wilton. The sentences are to run concurrently.  

New York State Police

On June 13, State Police of Saratoga arrested Stephen A. Rajeski, 53, of Northumberland. Rajeski was charged with grand larceny in the third-degree, a felony. In March 2023, the victim reported to New York State Police that they had entered into an agreement with Rajeski for contracted work for a new generator.  Rajeski allegedly never provided or installed the agreed-upon generator causing a financial loss to the victim of $8,894.

Arthur Robert Varga, Jr. 

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RUTLAND, VT — Arthur Robert Varga, Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 8 at Saratoga Hospital. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com