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Pixies, Modest Mouse Announce Co-Headlining Show Coming Cooperstown, Mass MoCa  

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Pixies, Modest Mouse and Cat Power announce tour.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — It promises the potential of being one of the most fun triple-bill-staging of the summer, although Saratoga residents will have to travel a bit to get there.  

The Pixies and Modest Mouse this week announced they will be joining forces for the third and final leg of Pixies’ 2023 North American tour. 

The tour, also featuring special guest Cat Power, includes a stop at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown on Friday, Aug. 25, and at Mass MoCa on Aug. 26. 

Tickets go on sale for the Cooperstown show Friday, March 31 and can be purchased here at:  https://tixr.com/e/66082 

The Pixies 2022-2023 World Tour is in support of the band’s latest album Doggerel (BMG). The band features Black Francis/guitar, vocals, Joey Santiago/guitar, David Lovering/drums, background vocals, and Paz Lenchantin/bass, background vocals.

Tickets for Disney’s The Lion King On Sale At Proctors 

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SCHENECTADY — Disney Theatrical Productions and Proctors announced this week that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public Thursday, March 30.

 Proctors most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the MainStage on Wednesday, Aug. 2 for a limited engagement of two weeks through Sunday, Aug. 13. The opening night is 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. 

In Schenectady, The Lion King will play Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 8 p.m., Thursday matinees 1:30 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 

Premium Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a souvenir program and a cinch bag are also available. Tickets available through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or online at proctors.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518-382-3884 ext. 139. Tickets by Proctors is the only official retail ticket outlet for all performances at Proctors. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that Proctors is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance. 

For more than 20 years, the North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by over 21 million theatergoers, having played more than 9,000 performances in over 90 cities across North America.

The Schick Gallery at Skidmore College Presents ‘7 Metalsmiths at Work’

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CrupiHands: Jennifer Crupi, “Ornamental Hands Two,” sterling silver. 
Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Schick Gallery at Skidmore College presents “7 Metalsmiths at Work,” a wide-ranging exhibition of jewelry and sculpture, March 31 through April 28. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, with a gallery talk beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The craftsmanship of artists Lynn Batchelder, Andy Cooperman, Jennifer Crupi, Terry Lavin, Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, Chris Ramsay, and Lin Stanionis — who hail from as far as Kansas, Oklahoma, and Seattle to as near as New Paltz, New York — conveys underlying concepts that are both inventive and inspiring. Along with finished pieces, each of the seven artists will show process work — a selection of sketches, studies, or models — offering viewers a look at how their ideas begin and develop.

“7 Metalsmiths at Work” is curated by Skidmore Art Professor David Peterson, with Schick Gallery Director Rebecca Shepard and Assistant Director Trish Lyell.

Schick Gallery events are free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.skidmore.edu/schick for updated information on related events.

Schuylerville Public Library Receives Saratoga Arts Grant

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SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Public Library is recipient of a $2,271 Community Arts grant through Saratoga Arts.  

This summer, the library will offer five art programs for children in a series called Afternoon Artists.  Events will take place at the library during the months of July and August.  The lineup of art programs includes Songwriting with River Jack Z, Pottery Class with Saratoga Clay Arts, Cooperative Movement Dance & Stories with Dance Lili, Painting with the Tang Teaching Museum, and a theater production of Rhonda Appleseed with the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. 

Each program will include child participation and hands-on learning opportunities.  Be sure to register your children for this great free opportunity to experience multiple art forms this summer at your library.  

Registration will open on May 26 and may be done online (https://bit.ly/libeventcal) or by phone (518-695-6641).  

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

March 31 – April 6, 2023

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Friday, March 31

Free Tax Prep

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville | AARP Tax Volunteers are now taking appointments. Stop in today to schedule. Phone: 518-664-4646, meclib.sals.edu. 

Concert at The Grove

The Grove, 233 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m.
Ken Blatt, singer, and pianist, is presenting a concert. The program is open to the public and will feature songs from Broadway, the movies, “swing” tunes and jazz classics, as well as popular hits from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. As we welcome the start of the Spring season, as well as the anticipation of the Easter holiday, the program will also feature a fashion show of sorts presented by Saratogian, Natalie Sillery, the owner of Saratoga Trunk. No reservations. 

Fish Fry Fridays ?

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills
4 – 7 p.m. | Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will run through April 7. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken tenders with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.

Fish Fry Friday ?

Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | Fish Fry Friday will run throughout Lent, February 24 – April 7. Advance call-in of orders Wednesdays – Fridays between noon – 3 p.m. Menu includes Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint – $7/quart – $13); Single Order of French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 – when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information. 

Saturday, April 1

ADK Tabletop Day 2023 ?

Charles R. Wood Theater,
Glens Falls | Doors open 9:30 a.m.

Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League – Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Or visit our website: www.adirondacon.com

Easter Egg Hunt ?

Burgess Kimball Park,
358 Rowland St., Ballston Spa
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | We’ll have games, arts and crafts for all, and a free lunch. Fun for the whole family!! Bring your baskets and enjoy the day. In case of rain the hunt will be moved to the Milton Community Center on Geyser Rd. Free to the community.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating ?

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St., Galway
11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. and April 5, 5:30 – 8 p.m. | The library is offering local artist Sallie Way’s popular classes in Ukrainian Egg Decorating. The classes are free, with donations accepted to benefit Ukrainian children through Voices of Children. Registration for either class is required at 518-882-6385, as space is limited, and the classes fill quickly. More information is available at the library or on the website www.galwaylpubliclibrary.org.

Get-Ready-for-Easter Open House ?

Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce, 23 Northern Pines Rd. 1st floor, Building 2, Gansevoort

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | An open house and pop-up shop at their manufacturing facility.  Celebrating 22 years in business, owner Katie Camarro and friends will be on hand with product displays and gift ideas for Easter baskets and more. www.sundaesbest.com, 518-584-4036.

Sunday, April 2

American Legion Breakfast ?

Old Saratoga American Legion Post 278, 6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville | 9 – 11 a.m. Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, bacon and sausage, milk, orange juice, coffee and tea. Adults $10, children 6 and under $5. Takeout or eat in. Any questions please call 518-695-3011 Tuesday through Sunday after 12:00 noon.

Two Towns-One Book Lincoln Highway Movie ?

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. | Find out more about the Lincoln Highway while enjoying “100 Years on the Lincoln Highway,” a film produced by PBS.  Packaged snacks.  Bottled water.  Door prizes.  Registration is not required.  It will be an enjoyable afternoon for the entire family.  Two Towns – One Book is celebrating our book of the year, The Lincoln Highway written by Amor Towles.  We hope you enjoy this interesting film.

Polka Dance ?

The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m. To benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa.  It will be held at the KOC Hall on music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20.  There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country.  If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745.  If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518-584-8547.

Monday, April 3

Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Luncheon

Holiday Inn, in the Win Room, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Noon | All retired K-12 teachers, BOCES teachers, and Teaching Assistants are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Revolutionary America: Prelude to the Turning Point

Galway Town Hall,
5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway 7 p.m. | Join the Galway Preservation Society and Sean Kelleher, Saratoga town historian, as he takes us on a journey through the events leading up to the Battles of Saratoga in 1777, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party in 2023. Explore the history of America’s War of Independence and discover the pivotal role Saratoga played in shaping the future of the nation.  Please join us.  The meeting is open to the public, free of charge.

Tuesday, April 4

Pet Tiny Art Canvas Pick-Up ?

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

May is National Pet Month! Do you have a pet or would like to have one? Pick up a canvas (with instructions) to create a unique piece of Pet Art to be displayed in May. All types of pets are welcome. For more information, visit www.sspl.org. 

Wednesday, April 5

Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting

Schuylerville Town Hall
35 Spring St., Schuylerville

Noon | This will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to share. Money for trips is due. All are welcome. New members and guests welcome. For more information, call Pat at 518-338-2329

Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take Out

Saratoga Wilton Elks,
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: baby back ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).  

Thursday, April 6

Genealogy Assistance

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park

11 a.m. | Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions and stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Finance Committee Meeting

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St., Galway | 5 p.m.
The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 518-882-6385. 

March 31 – April 6, 2023

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Good Friday Fish Fry

Union Fire Co. #2, located at 319 Milton Ave., Ballston is having their Annual Fish Fry on Friday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or while supplies last. Eat in, take -out or free local delivery. Call 518-885-7121 or Fax: 518-885-3725 to reserve your order. Placing large orders in advance is encouraged. Suggested donation $15 per dinner. Menu includes fish fry, fries, cole slaw, water. 

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each.  Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie.  Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates:  Friday, April 7, 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Bake sale on Saturday only.  Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday.  A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.  

Healthy Life, Happy Life

Come to the Ballston Spa Public Library for the informative lecture on successful aging, presented by life coach Barry Loffredo. Well-being is a three-legged stool: mental health; physical health, and emotional health. All three will be addressed with tips for positive aging. Other items that will be discussed will be the mind, “use it or lose it”, personal risk management, socialization, meaningful engagement (purpose), gratitude, and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit bspl.sals.edu or call 518-885-5022. The library is located at 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa.

Doggie Paddle for Veterans

Glenville Rotary Club invites you to attend the Doggie Paddle for Veterans on Saturday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Ballston Spa, 68 East North St., Ballston Spa. Going the distance for veterans in need of service dogs. The Glenville Rotary Foundation Dinner will benefit Doggie Paddle with dinner, music, raffles, auction and more. Tickets are $65 (make checks payable to Glenville Rotary Foundation). To learn more, visit doggiepaddle.org. 

Electrifying the Empire State 

League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is holding a meeting, via zoom, on Electrifying the Empire State with all-electric, emissions free homes, on April 12 from 7 to 8:30 pm. This event is open to the public. Link to the meeting and additional information may be found at the League website lwvsaratoga.org/events. This meeting is co-sponsored by the LWVs of Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer Counties. Join research scientist advocate and climate activist Anshul Gupta for a presentation focusing on the science, technology, economics, and politics of building electrification in New York State. The League of women voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle, and in practice. 

The Internet of Things 

The Mechanicville District Public Library is launching a new program to help adults 60+ in our area learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit which harnesses technology to change the way older Americans age, the library will be offering classes and workshops about technology, health and wellness, and socialization. Give us a call to register for our first class: The Internet of Things, which will take place on Thursday April 13, at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Library cards are not necessary for registration. 518-664-4646. The library is located at 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville. Visit, meclib.sals.edu. 

Business Networking & Fundraiser

Bailey’s Cafe, 37 Phila St, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Join us on Thursday, April 13

for a fun night of networking for good and growing your business – hosted by Networking @ Night. Admission is free, however a suggested donation of $20 for the Saratoga Center for The Family is encouraged. Includes a silent auction, taco bar, and drink specials! Registration is required: https://NetworkingAtNightEvent.eventbrite.com

2nd Annual History Awards Ceremony

The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony.  The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Lunch and Learn – Aging Successfully

The Academy for Lifelong Learning is hosting “Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging” Lunch and Learn on Friday, April 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Admission is $45 ($40 for Academy members) and includes a plated lunch. For registration information and form, go to www.allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6968. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, the event will feature two, 45-minute presentations: “Game Plan for Healthy Longevity” and “Resilience” with lunch in between.

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518- 584-1621 to sign up.

Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair 

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40.  Admission will be free with ample parking. There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis. If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them. For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Spring Fling Festival

The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public.  There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc.  The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday May 20 from Noon – 5 p.m.  Rain date is May 21, noon-5 p.m. The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.

The Inaugural Yaddo Golf Invitational 

The Inaugural Yaddo Golf Invitational takes place on May 24 at the Saratoga National Golf Club, with Honorary Chair and special guest, Dottie Pepper. Golfers will enjoy 18-holes of golf plus carts, lunch, fun contests, and admission to the dinner and awards ceremony. Each golfer will receive a signed copy of Dottie Pepper’s book, Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver. Space is limited to the first 128 golfers. Reserve your foursome today! All monies raised from this event will benefit Yaddo’s historic Artist Residency programming. Not a golfer? Tickets are also available to join us for post-play dinner, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets and Sponsorship Information: www.yaddo.org/the-2023-inaugural-yaddo-golf-invitational/

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfast 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation.  If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first come first served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted.  Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors.  The fair is a rain-or-shine event. Visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at (518) 885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.  This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

BSCSD Student Struck by Vehicle on Ballston Ave

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BALLSTON — A 14-year-old student was struck by a vehicle at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday on Ballston Avenue near the area of the Ballston Spa High School and Middle School complex, according to a press release by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

The student was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment of injuries.

The operator of the vehicle – a 2010 Ford Focus traveling in a northerly direction – remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to authorities.

Neither the name of those involved in the incident, nor the health status of the 14-year-old student – who was a pedestrian, have been publicly released, and authorities say the investigation is “ongoing.”

Ballston Spa Central School District superintendent Dr. Gianleo Duca said in an email to community members that crisis teams were available at the Middle and High Schools on Tuesday for student counseling services.

Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi, Jr. said in a Facebook post on Monday that he spoke with Ballston Town Supervisor Eric Connolly about increasing police coverage in the area, and asked parents to stop parking in the business lot across from the campus.

“The School District is trying mightily to reduce the need for crossing on Ballston Avenue, and we need to do what we can to work with them to help eliminate most unnecessary crossings, especially in light of today’s situation,” said Rossi.

The investigation into the collision is being conducted by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit, assisted by the UAS (drone) unit.

Ballston Spa Students Earn Gold at NYS Science Olympiad

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Maddie Burns (left) and Lee McKinley (right) captured a gold medal in the ‘Write-It Do-It’ event at the 2023 NYS Science Olympiad Tournament in Syracuse. Photo provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

SYRACUSE — The Ballston Spa High School Science Olympiad team recently competed in the New York State Science Olympiad Tournament. Students participated in 23 events against their peers representing 60 High Schools from throughout New York State. Two students from Ballston Spa won a gold medal in their event, and the team collectively finished in 41st place. 

Maddie Burns and Lee McKinley earned a gold medal in the “Write-It Do-It” event. The team is coached by High School science instructors Theresa Rousseau and Jim Poirier.

The team had placed third at the Capital Region Science Olympiad Tournament earlier this spring after competing against eighteen high school teams from throughout the Capital Region.  Ballston Spa students won medals in 19 out of 23 events including first place in five of the events. 

The first-place medal winners and their respective events include Maddie Burns and Lee McKinley in “Write It Do It” and “Trajectory,” Maddie Burns and Max Amodeo in “Chemistry Lab,”  Maddie Wilson and Jax Skylstad in “Rocks and Minerals,” and Max Amodeo and Riley Box in “Flight.”

The Science Olympiad tournament is an academic, interscholastic competition that consists of a series of individual and team events which the students prepare for throughout the year. The events are balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology. 

Ballston Spa National Bank Announces SUMMIT Employee of the Year

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Bret Hasel (left) and Christopher R. Dowd (right). Photo provided by Ballston Spa National Bank.

BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) announced that Bret Hasel has received the bank’s 2022 SUMMIT Employee of the Year award. BSNB President and CEO Christopher R. Dowd, along with Jaime Griffen, BSNB’s customer service committee chair, recently recognized Hasel for his exceptional dedication to customer service and the bank’s core values of teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity and leadership.

“Excelling in customer service is one of the key ways BSNB differentiates ourselves in the market. Bret is a shining example of someone who is willing to push up his sleeves and put in the necessary work to find solutions that benefit our customers”, said Dowd. “Bret’s customer service skills go above and beyond our already high standards and this recognition is very well deserved.”   

The following quarterly Summit Award winners were also recognized for their contributions and commitment to the bank’s customer service objectives: James Formosa, Jared Dean, and Bonnie Demers.

Eric Scaringe Joins UHY Advisors NY, Inc. as Principal

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Danielle A. Pelletier.
Photo provided by Saratoga National Bank.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — UHY Advisors, Inc. (“UHY”) has announced that Eric Scaringe, CPA has joined UHY’s Tax Services group. Eric brings to the Capital Region team a broad spectrum of tax services experience spanning the federal, individual, international, state and local, as well as commercial and non-profit spaces.

Scaringe has nearly two decades of diverse public accounting and industry experience in both domestic and international tax. He advises public and privately held clients on tax savings opportunities, credits, strategies, solutions to tax issues, and other business operational matters. Eric specializes in the financial services, technology, cryptocurrency, retail, and asset management industries, including those of Fortune 50 companies.

“I’m thrilled to be joining UHY’s Saratoga Office,” said Eric Scaringe, Principal at UHY. “UHY’s reputation as a premier, national leader in the industry precedes it, and I’m excited to continue to grow the firm’s practice in Saratoga Springs and beyond the region. There is an abundance of opportunities within Upstate New York, and I look forward to working with clients to lend my expertise and help them fulfill their business objectives and needs. I’m both excited and passionate about problem-solving and am eager to help clients throughout the region and elsewhere understand and synthesize complex tax information.”

“We’re thrilled to have Eric join our Tax Services team in Saratoga Springs. He brings a wealth of experience in domestic and international tax from his background, and it melds well with our growing practice and firm strategy,” said Michael J. Mahoney, UHY Advisors CEO. “With Eric’s addition, we will be able to better assist our clients with their tax and advisory needs.”

Prior to joining UHY, Scaringe held a leadership position consulting with an international accounting firm.

Scaringe is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a licensed CPA in the state of New York. Scaringe holds a B.S. in accounting from Siena College.