GREENFIELD CENTER – Dorothy E. Kritz passed away December 1, 2025. Calling hours will be December 8, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. A funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm, followed by a graveside service in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield Center, NY. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Martin Schober passed away on November 28, 2025. Calling hours will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Edmund (Eddie) W. Wetherby, 77, of Saratoga Springs NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2025. At Ed’s request there will be no funeral services. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore riding team finished its regular competition for the fall semester with a win at home, scoring 40 points over reserve champion SUNY Cobleskill (36 points). The team also added six blues to their Blue Ribbon Challenge Fundraiser.
Although the Open riders had smooth trips, the first win of the day went to Ian Gaudio in the Intermediate Fences. Laura Hess won her Limit Fences, followed by Lucy Beacher winning her Limit Fences in her first IHSA competition.
The first blue in the afternoon’s flat classes went to Lillard Preschlack in the Intermediate Flat. Ellie Hoyt won her Limit Flat, and Catherine Epstein finished the day with a win in the Introductory Equitation.
Skidmore’s James was awarded the judge’s choice for Horse of the Show for his participation in the Intermediate and Limit Fences, as well as Limit Flat and Novice Equitation.
Select team members will travel to Centenary University for a Tournament of Champions on Dec. 6, the team’s last outing before winter break.
BALDWIN, FL – Emmalou Stanford McGlaughlin, 77, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Baldwin, Florida, after a prolonged illness. She was born on February 2, 1948, in Saratoga Springs, New York, to Harry August Stanford and Virginia Alyce (Brusie) Stanford.
A graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1965, Emmalou carried the spirit of her hometown with her throughout her life. She spent her early years in Saratoga Springs, later living in Connecticut and Goose Creek, South Carolina, before settling in Baldwin, Florida. A devoted homemaker, she found joy in creativity-especially through crafting.
Emmalou is survived by her daughters Kelly Anne, Theresa, and Colleen, several grandchildren, her sister Claire Jean (Stanford) Waring of 26 Spa Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY, and Mary Nichols, daughter of Theodore “Ted” McGlaughlin. She was preceded in death by her sister Virginia “Fuzzy” Alyce (Stanford) McBride.
Throughout her life, Emmalou shared many meaningful years with Theodore “Ted” McGlaughlin. The two first married in their younger years, later parted ways, and eventually reunited in a renewed chapter of companionship. Between those periods, she was married to the late Charles Tharp.
In accordance with her wishes, Emmalou will be cremated with no formal services, and her family will quietly honor her memory, treasuring the warmth, creativity, and gentle joys she brought into the lives of those around her.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Patricia D. Cross, 92, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in Saratoga Hospital of natural causes. Born in Montreal, Canada to Charles and Ivy (Creates) Donoghue on August 23, 1933. She was the oldest of four children.
Patricia married the love of her life, Roy D. Cross, in 1955. They were married for over 33 years until his passing in 1989. She was the mother of two children, Gregory and Jeffrey.
She is also predeceased by her parents, her sisters, Irene and Ivy, brother, Charles and her son, Jeffery. Patricia is survived by her son, Gregg and his wife, Debra, their two children, granddaughter Erica Lorenzo (son in-law Stephen Lorenzo), grandson Kevin and great granddaughter Vivienne (Erica/Stephen), who brought her immense happiness in her final years. She is also survived by Jeff’s three daughters, Samantha, Jessica and Sydney. She is further survived by her sibling’s spouses, Beryl and John, and ten nieces and nephews.
In 1965, Patricia and Roy settled in Saratoga Springs, NY where they would spend the rest of their lives.
She owned Patricia’s Card and Gift Store in the Arcade Building on Broadway (and a second location, for a number of years, on West Avenue) in Saratoga Springs. Patricia started the business in October 1966, a period in time when it was rare for women to own their own business. She had a great talent for being able to merchandise/display products and a special way of befriending her customers, other merchants and the community. Patricia ran her business for 22 years. In 1988, she sold the business to retire.
Unfortunately, Roy passed away in 1989 before they could begin to enjoy their retirement.
In the 1990’s, she started the volunteering chapter of her life. Of course, Patricia began as a volunteer in a gift shop at Saratoga Hospital. In 2010, she was instrumental in helping design and merchandise the new hospital (and current) gift shop location. She often would encourage her grandchildren to come ‘work’ with her and teach them how to make change for customers. She would go on to volunteer at the hospital for over 20 years until she was unable to continue due to disability constraints. Patricia was recognized by the hospital for her over 23,000 hours of volunteer service time. She was also a volunteer, for over 20 years, at the annual Catholic Charities Saratoga Festival of Trees. She had a knack for creating and crafting, another thing she made sure to spread to her grandchildren, particularly around the holidays. In her free time, Patricia liked to crochet and knit and was particularly fond of reading, crossword puzzles, and Sudoku – always keeping her mind sharp.
Family was truly an important part of her life. She loved family gatherings and being updated on their lives. She liked to host gatherings and cook. We all have our favorite dishes. We still cannot replicate her brownies and cheesecake. The family has wonderful memories which will stay with us forever. She took great pride in sending greeting cards to her family members for all occasions. She tried to never miss an event.
Patrica was a devout Catholic. Her faith was a large component of her life and provided her with great strength and courage as she dealt with physical disabilities in the last years. She has been a parishioner of Saint Peter’s Church since she and Roy moved to Saratoga.
A thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff at Saratoga Hospital for their loving care.
A special thank you to the staff at Home of the Good Shepherd, in Wilton, NY for your love, kindness, compassion and dedication to your residents. Your care for Patricia brought us great comfort over these past two- and one-half years.
Sharon Drosky, God bless you.
Relatives and friends may call from 5 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday, December 9, at William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Wednesday, December 10, in The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. Burial will follow at Saint Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY.
In lieu of flowers, Patricia contributed to cancer research causes and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Please contribute to these charities or others important to you.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced the awarding of 13 federal grants totaling more than $5.45 million in funding for 11 Capital Region fire departments and EMS squads. The funding announced today comes from two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant programs for Fiscal Year 2024 — the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program and the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.
The following 5 departments will receive the following amounts of funding from the FY2024 SAFER program to support the hiring of new firefighters and bolster recruitment and retention:
• City of Schenectady Fire Department: $2,008,304
• Rotterdam-Princetown Fire District #5: $821,192
• Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department: $635,886
• S.W. Pitts Hose Company of Latham, NY: $426,838
• City of Rensselaer Fire Department: $237,090
The following 8 departments will receive the following amounts of funding from the FY2024 AFG program to support improvements in equipment, operations, and safety:
• Round Lake Fire Department: $295,428
• Albany Fire Department: $266,181
• City of Schenectady Fire Department: $201,933
• Ravena Rescue Squad: $191,428
• Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department: $137,142
• Glenville Fire District #2: $124,936
• Cohoes Fire Department: $85,714
• Voorheesville Fire Department: $27,450
Taken together, these significant grant awards will help recipients hire more firefighters, support essential training courses, improve recruitment and retention efforts, and purchase vital equipment like new turnout gear and personal protective equipment (PPE), turnout washer/dryer/extractors, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) face masks, and more. Last December, Congressman Tonko submitted letters to FEMA in support of the City of Schenectady Fire Department and Voorheesville Fire Department’s requests for federal funding.
“Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve made it a top priority to ensure that our Capital Region firefighters and EMS squads have the resources, equipment, and support to continue serving our communities safely and effectively,” Congressman Tonko said. “These brave men and women put their lives on the line every single day to keep our families safe, and it is up to us as elected officials to make certain they are properly equipped to safely face the monumental challenges of their jobs. I’m proud to celebrate this significant federal investment in our local emergency responders, and I look forward to continuing my efforts to ensure our local fire departments and EMS squads have the tools and training they need to succeed.”
Each year, Congressman Tonko and his staff assist numerous local fire departments and EMS organizations by writing letters of support and helping to prepare their applications for these critical grants. Today’s announcement marks the completion of the competitive rounds of Fiscal Year 2024 SAFER and AFG funding, delivering a total of $5,459,522 for Capital Region emergency responders.
Earlier rounds of AFG funding for Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023 delivered nearly $3 million for departments in Albany, Ballston Lake, Burnt Hills, Colonie, Glenville, Greenfield, Latham, Menands, North Greenbush, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Scotia, South Glens Falls, Troy, and Watervliet.
In total, the Fiscal Year 2024 AFG and SAFER programs distributed 1,885 awards totaling $615.6 million in competitive grants for fire departments, non-affiliated EMS organizations, and state fire training academies nationwide.
Dec. 31, 2025 • Jan. 1, 2026
The Saratoga New Year’s Eve celebration will kick off with free outdoor entertainment by DJ RVMBA on Ellsworth Jones Place, located just outside of the Saratoga Springs City Center, along with a spectacular fireworks display launched from the top level of the City Center’s parking garage.
∅This portion of the event, held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve is designed to offer a family-friendly option that is available to the public at no cost.
Afterward, Saratoga New Year’s Eve ticketholders can enjoy an evening filled with a diverse array of live entertainment at multiple downtown venues including the Saratoga Springs City Center, Universal Preservation Hall and Caffe Lena. For tickets visit saratoganye.com
The festivities will conclude on New Year’s Day with the Saratoga First Day 5K, a fun tradition for runners and anyone looking to begin 2026 with a healthy activity.
New for 2026, the First Day 5K is partnering with the Saratoga Springs Lions Club to support one of the club’s core missions of diabetic awareness and education. An optional donation for this cause can be made upon event registration. To register visit fc4events.com.
The Line Up
Saratoga Springs City Center
The Allman Betts Band
Maggie Doherty
The Belle Curves
Heard
Ally the Piper
Doc Horton
Glass Pony
UPH
Nicotine Dolls
& More
Caffe Lena
Reese Fulmer and the
Carriage House Band
This year’s event was organized through a partnership between the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Discover Saratoga, the Saratoga Springs City Center, the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, the City of Saratoga Springs, Proctors Collaborative, Caffe Lena and the Saratoga Regional YMCA, along with support from sponsors Adirondack Trust Company, Druthers Brewing Company and the Saratoga Springs Special Assessment District.
Here are the scores for the Saratoga St. Clement’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) boys basketball teams:
St. Clements 4th: 37
Clifton Park 4th A team: 22
High Scorers
Luke Longo: 12
Vinny DuFusco: 10
St. Clements 4th: 36
Clifton Park 3rd A team: 24
High Scorers
Luke Longo: 16
Teddy Shmulsky: 8
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Earlier this month, 22 Saratoga Springs High School student-athletes participated in a special National Signing Day ceremony, signifying their commitment to play sports at colleges and universities.
Below is a list of the student-athletes, where they are going, and what sport they will play:
Ted Alba: Lacrosse at Farmingdale State
Sarah Berls: Girls Lacrosse at University of Connecticut
Lily Caramadre: Rowing at Stetson University
Jack Covell: Baseball at Suffolk University
Braeden Crowe: Baseball at SUNY New Paltz
Lucia DeVito: Soccer at LeMoyne College
Gianna DiMaggio: Diving at University of Richmond
Ava Goodman: Soccer at LeMoyne College
Olivia Goodman: Soccer at LeMoyne College
Emilia Hall: Field Hockey at Hamilton College
Mia Khazin: Field Hockey at Quinnipiac University
Cathryn Kolligian: Girls Lacrosse at University of Tampa
Alex Landau: Baseball at Siena College
Nia Law: Softball at RPI
Olivia Lill: Rowing at University of Central Florida
Esther Lodico: Field Hockey at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Colin Mack: Baseball at Northeastern
Brady Mills: Baseball at William & Mary
Jack Rigabar: Baseball at Yale University
Kari Reilly: Rowing at University of Washington
Raul Rodriguez: Baseball at Miami Dade College
Edward Tolan: Lacrosse at RPI
