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Daigle Cleaning Expands to Service Saratoga

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SARATOGA SPRINGS/ALBANY — Daigle Cleaning Systems is looking to expand in the Capital Region and has taken the first steps to do so by acquiring Clean Care of Saratoga. 

Derek Foster, President and co-founder of Daigle Cleaning Systems, Inc. has roots in the Capital Region and is following in his family’s footsteps of entrepreneurship. Daigle Cleaning Systems opened in 2011, and with 2021 marking their 10-year anniversary, the company is looking to establish itself in the Saratoga area. 

Daigle Cleaning Systems has just recently acquired Clean Care of Saratoga, which will service Saratoga, Warren, and Schenectady counties. Clean Care of Saratoga will be branded under the Daigle Family of Companies and will operate with a similar model, offering the same services as Daigle Cleaning Systems. And, as their offices expand to areas outside of Albany, Daigle Cleaning Systems is looking to expand their workforce as well. 

“We are looking to move up the Northway,” said Foster. “We are hoping to expand quickly in the Saratoga and Malta area.” 

Read the full story on Saratoga Business Report www.saratogabusinessreport.com.

Property Transactions: September 11 – September 17, 2021

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Property Transactions.

BALLSTON

Rodney Bower sold property at 153 Goode St to Duemler QualityHousing Enterprises LLC  for $575,000.

Darlene Bower sold property at 149 Goode St to Elizabeth Ann Realty LLC for $372,500.

Paula Rock sold property at 120 Lake Rd to Brian Lucas for $215,000.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 34 Anthony Place to Michael Gilbert for $285,788.

Raymond Baker sold property at 1 Main St to Sandra McMillian for $170,000.

Ashley Newsom sold property at 1 Howard St to Ginger McGehee for $242,500.

Hope Matis sold property at 161 Hop City Rd to Daphne Allen for $268,000.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property at 75 Cypress St to Heather Capitummino for $371,076.

Ballston Realty Assoc. sold property at Brookline Rd to BDC Holdings Inc for $270,000.

EWALGA LLC sold property at 1419 Route 50 and Brookline Rd to BDC Holdings Inc for $480,000.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 38 Anthony Place to Albert Singer for $313,250.

CORINTH

Thomas Howe sold property at 696 Main St W to Jonajul Properties LLC for $145,000.

Bayroot LLC sold property at Fox Hill Rd, Shore Rd, Davignon Rd to Upstate Vistas for $850,000.

GALWAY

Roy Hoag sold property at 7104 Woods End Rd to Stephen Hausmann for $305,000.

MALTA

David Zink sold property at 12 Olden Ct to Anna Gdowski for $531, 000.

Marylou Wheeler sold property at 171 Arrowwood Place to Matthew Barton for $204,4000.

Nicholas Mangino sold property at 134 Raylinski Rd to Adele Compton for $295,000.

William Griffin sold property at 41 Stony Point Rd  to Lisa Griffin for $675,000

Kwong Cheuk sold property at 11 Hearthwood Dr to Renee Klauss for $273,001.

Michael Gachowski sold property at 21 Rt 9P to Justin Hoin for $178,000.

Anthony Brown sold property at 47 Weston Way to Elizabeth Smith for $362,500

SARATOGA

Cerrone Construction LLC sold property at 206 Patriot Hill Dr to Lauren Montesano for $466,500.

Northeast Green Tech LLC sold property at 206 Patriot Hill Dr to Cerrone Construction LLC for $85,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Scott Sullivan sold property at 16 Hathorn Blvd to Kevin Jock for $282,500

Leland Bishop sold property at 74 West Ave to Alexei Lareau for $400,000

Cecila Monaco  sold property at 3249 US Rt 9 to 3257 SB LLC for $513,200.

BGRS LLC sold property at 7 Stony Brook Dr to Stony Brook Springs LLC for $999,500.

James Jones sold property at 47 Ash St to Gerome Holdings Inc for $200,000.

John Amodeo sold property at 69 Van Dam St to Caitlin Cucchiella for $459,500.

Brady Boyer sold property at 2 Michael Dr to Dechun Tian for $430,000.

Oak Ridge Development LLC sold property at Monarda, OakRidge, Jenna Jo, Aurora to Beechwood Saratoga LLC for $720,000.

Jeffrey Byrne sold property at 23 Horizon Dr to Nicholas Collisson for $715,000.

77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam #401 to David Harris for $443,800.

Scott Grimmett sold property at 30 Joseph St to Andrew Krouner for $1,050,000.

PABB Properties LLC sold property at 43 Allen Dr to 43 Allen Dr LLC for $240,000.

Gina Battoglia sold property at 92 Quevic Dr to AdrianShanti for $291,000.

WILTON

Allen Boxbaum sold property at 18 Cobble Hill Dr to Branden Marcus for $625,000.

David Dammer sold property at 71 Cobble Hill Dr to Paul Kane for $425,000.

Margaret Kohle sold property at 70 Cobble Hill Dr to Nancy Pollio for $527,500.

Suzanne Rowe sold property at 6 Donna Dr to John Schjott,Jr for $234,000.

John Burke sold property at 5 Seymour Dr to Gregory Smith for $585,000.

Shawn Dubois sold property at 12 Peabody Pl to Dennis Opp for $455,000.

Keith Wegner sold property at 10 Overlook Dr to Danielle Roberts for $565,000.

UDO: City Announces the Next Steps

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A fourth and final workshop was recently conducted to review opinions from the county and city Planning Boards, the public, and the Design Review Commission, pertaining to the proposed Unified Development Ordinance, or UDO. 

A UDO is a tool combining traditional zoning and subdivision regulations, along with other development standards for items such as design guidelines, storm water management, and signs and street standards into one, easy-to-read reference document. 

The council announced the next steps regarding the UDO. They include: Inputting the most recent changes and creating a “final-final” version for public released at the next City Council meeting, on Sept. 21; Hosting Public Hearings regarding the document on Oct. 5 and Oct. 19, with an anticipated vote to adopt the UDO on Nov. 16. 

Saratoga County: Estimated Bridge Project Completion in October

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CLIFTON PARK  — Saratoga County officials announced last week that work is continuing on the Ashdown Road Bridge construction project. 

The delivery of steel has shifted the project closer to its initial timeline. The project is now estimated to be completed by mid-October.

Construction began in late spring and was initially expected to be completed in September. Delays in procurement of materials, labor shortages along with general supply chain issues caused an amended timeline of completion, according to Saratoga County officials. 

New Designation Requires NY Employers to Implement Workplace Safety Plans to Protect Workers from COVID-19

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ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week that the commissioner of health has designated COVID-19 a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under New York State’s HERO Act, which requires all employers to implement workplace safety plans in the event of an airborne infectious disease, helping to prevent workplace infections. 

The NY HERO Act mandates extensive new workplace health and safety protections in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Under the law, all employers are required to adopt a workplace safety plan  and implement it for all airborne infectious diseases designated by the New York State Department of Health. Employers can adopt a model safety plan as crafted by the New York State Department of Labor or develop their own safety plan in compliance with HERO Act standards.

The HERO Act’s purpose is to ensure that businesses are prepared with protocols and resources to protect their employees and the public from the spread of airborne infectious diseases, like COVID’s Delta variant.

The law protects employees from retaliation for making a complaint about employer’s failure to comply with the law or the adopted plan. 

Additional information and industry-specific templates for employers are being made available on the DOL’s website, at: www.dol.ny.gov/ny-hero-act  

Malta Board Designates Historical Landmark, Votes to Spend $70K in Rescue Plan Funds on Technology Upgrades

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MALTA — At its full board meeting Sept. 7, the Malta Town Board unanimously approved in a 5-0 vote a resolution to designate the Millard-Emigh House as a historical landmark. The property, located at 340 Brownell Road, is currently owned by Dr. Geoffrey Hill and Jayne Kirber. 

• Following up on an Aug. 10 workshop, the Board voted 4-1 to use $70,000 the town had received in American Rescue Plan funds for technology upgrades – which is detailed as computer equipment board meeting upgrades.

• In July, the town received a petition signed by 29 residents concerned about the speed of motor vehicles and safety of residents on Nelson Avenue Extension. At its Sept. 7 meeting, the board formally requested that state Department of Transportation study the conditions on Nelson Avenue Extension with a goal of lowering the current speed limits on the road. 

9th Annual Fundraising Campaign ‘Pink Bows on Broadway 2021’ Supports Floydwarriors.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Floydwarriors.com, Inc. ‘Helping Families Cope with Cancer, One Household at a Time” is currently selling pink satin tribute bows for its 8th Annual ‘Pink Bows on Broadway’ Campaign. This only annual fundraising drive by floydwarriors.com, gives individuals ($50 donation) and businesses ($250 donation) the opportunity to recognize heroes who have battled cancer or fought alongside someone who has. Three very special “Main Event Sponsorships” ($1,500) are open, as well.

All pink bows will be prominently displayed on Broadway in Saratoga Springs THROUGH October. Each bow is accompanied by a tribute card that allows the sponsor to celebrate individual heroes including survivors, lost loved ones, physicians, fundraising warriors, special caregivers, family/friends, and any other person that deserves recognition for their involvement in the war against cancer. 

All proceeds from the campaign will benefit floydwarriors.com, a 501 (C3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide real help in the home for families undergoing cancer treatment mainly by the way of meals, cleanings and support of childcare. Floydwarriors.com started in 2010 and for the past 9 years delivered its mission, “Dinner is Done, Dishes are Clean, and The Kids are OK!” 

All sponsorships are due by Sept. 25. To purchase a bow online visit Eventbrite’s (URL) campaign or visit www.floydwarriors.com

Saratoga International Flavorfeast Postponed for 2022

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast, slated this year to take place in October, has been postponed and rescheduled to take place October 8, 2022. 

“As you know, Saratoga International Flavorfeast couldn’t go on last year due to COVID-19, and as we approached this year, we thought it might be doable,” said event co-organizer Fran Dingeman, in a statement. “Unfortunately, in light of the recent increase in cases, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event and look to a brighter and safer 2022.”

For more information on how to participate in the 2022 event as a sponsor, restaurateur, retailer, or entertainer, visit www.saratogaflavorfeast.com or call 518-365-3459

It’s That Time of Year: The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is Almost Upon Us

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It’s almost that magical time of year again, when seemingly every second or third commercial on television is for Medicare health insurance. That time of year when retired football players and B-list actors take to the airwaves to beseech you to call a national 1-800 number to discuss important health and financial decisions with someone you’ll never meet and never speak with again. Yes, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period—with all its conflicting messages and confusion—is almost upon us.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period occurs each year between October 15 and December 7 and any change made during this period is effective on January 1. This is an important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries because most Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans evolve from year to year. These changes are communicated to plan members around this time of year, and this is the most common time someone may switch plans to find something more suitable.

But with so many advertisements and confusion, how can you cut through the noise to find the plan that is right for you? We believe that using a local broker with access to numerous insurers can help to match you with the Medicare plan that best suits your needs. The key, however, is finding a broker that is impartial and has contracts with many plans in the marketplace. Additionally, a good broker seeks to build long-term relationships with clients and guides them when updating plans for changing needs.

Given the health and financial implications of making Medicare changes during the Annual Enrollment Period, these decisions are too important to be left to guesswork and slick advertising. Instead, we believe that everyone should have access to a trusted local broker who is impartial, service-oriented and supportive of your needs. To see if consulting a local health insurance broker can assist you in making better Medicare decisions, please call Bruce or Logan at Blue Chip in Saratoga at 518-584-8057 or visit www.1bluechip.com.

September 11 – September 17, 2021

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Police Blotter.

COURT

Thomas J. Dingmon, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 8 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree. Sentencing Nov. 10. 

Joseph H. Labia, 48, of Elmont, pleaded Sept. 9 to aggravated family offense felony, in Mechanicville. Sentencing Nov. 18. 

Daniel J. Green, 25, of Catskill, pleaded Sept. 9 to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 16. 

Jonathan H. Fajans, 20, of Galway, pleaded Sept. 9 to criminal sexual act in the first-degree, a felony., in connection with an alleged incident December 2020. Sentencing Nov. 12. 

POLICE

Joseph Nocian, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with assault in the second-degree, criminal possession of a weapon – both felonies, and misdemeanor menacing. 

Christopher Brooks, 40, of Amsterdam, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with menacing, a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of a weapon, a felony. 

Thomas McCall, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 8 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Patrick Weatherwax, 27, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and following too closely.

Madison McCoy, 21, of Mechanicville, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, speeding, and failure to keep right. 

Tyler Jackson, 29, of Queensbury, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, and two vehicle certificate violations. 

Henry Ciccone, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 9 with felony assault, and the misdemeanors: criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful imprisonment, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Axel Dominguez, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 9 with felony grand larceny. 

Jordan Hensleigh, 30, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 10 in Saratoga Springs with criminal impersonation, and criminal contempt. Both charges are misdemeanors. 

Linda L. Nevins, 71, of South Glens Falls, was charged Sept. 9 with leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident – a felony, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred at about 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8 on Route 9 in the Town of Moreau. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, the offending vehicle fled the scene, and the victim suffered serious injury and was brought to Albany Medical Center for further treatment. 

Adam O’Brien, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 3 with criminal mischief, assault, and criminal obstruction of breathing – all misdemeanors. 

Axel Dominguez, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 1 with reckless driving – a misdemeanor, and four driving related violations. 

James Monaco, 23, of Staten Island, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with obstructing a governmental administration. 

Kelli Brissette, 39, of Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and failure to use designated lane. 

Andrew Keefer, 33, of Greenfield Center, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest – a misdemeanor. 

Margaret Camejo, 40, of Folsom, Louisiana, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, one misdemeanor and one felony count aggravated DWI, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. 

William Mavrides, 33, of Cohoes, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and criminal possession of a controlled substance – a misdemeanor. 

Jacqua Casey, 23, of Albany, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with speeding, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle – a misdemeanor. 

Essence Boyd, 21, of Albany, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and harassment. 

Christopher Kiefer, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and three driving/ vehicle related violations. 

Scott Dillon, 23, of Dunstable, Massachusetts, was charged Sept. 6 in Saratoga Springs with felony criminal mischief. 

Marian McCaskill, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with criminal contempt – a misdemeanor. 

Ali David, 38, of the Bronx, was charged Sept. 7 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, and a speeding violation. 

On Sept. 7, 2021, the New York State Police in Wilton arrested 29-year-old Jonathan J. Maye, 29, of Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 7 with criminal contempt felony, criminal mischief misdemeanor, and harassment violation, in connection with an incident in Wilton.