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Youth2 Community Care Pop-UP Event: “Toilet Paper Towers”

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WILTON — Youth2 – Youth Helping Youth is teaming up with Toilet Paper Trio (toiletpapertrio.com), to jointly host their 3rd Community Care Pop-UP Event-“Toilet Paper Towers.”

Toilet paper is being collected to be donated to Franklin Community Center, Wellspring, Lifeworks/Soup Kitchen and Saratoga Senior Center. 

The drop-off will take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 at the outdoors Farmer’s Market at the Wilton Mall. The drop-off will be completely COVID-safe; you don’t even have to leave your car.

Youth2 is an organization based in Saratoga made up of both youth and adults working together to improve the lives of people around the world. For more information visit www.youthsquared.org

Saratoga Hospital Expands Nephrology Services in Glens Falls

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GLENS FALLS — Saratoga Hospital’s Dr. Michael Bourla now sees patients at Saratoga Nephrology at Glens Falls, making it easier for those with chronic kidney disease and related conditions to access specialty care close to home.

Bourla joins Dr. Amy Hogan Moulton at the Glens Falls location at 2 Broad Stt Plaza. Both physicians are members of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Nephrology.

Nephrologists are doctors who treat diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys and their ability to function. Kidney disease is more common in people 65 and older, and an aging population and diabetes are fueling the increasing demand for these specialists.

A graduate of Duke University, Bourla earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein school of Medicine in New York City. He completed an internship and residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, followed by a two-year clinical fellowship in nephrology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Bourla is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology.

To learn more, go to www.saratogahospital.org. 

Arrow Financial Declares Cash Dividend

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GLENS FALLS — The Board of Directors of Arrow Financial Corporation on April 28 declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share payable June 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on June 2, 2021. This represents an increase of 3% over the cash dividend paid in the second quarter of 2020, as a result of the 3% stock dividend distributed on Sept. 25, 2020.

Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls serving the financial needs of northeastern New York. The Company is the parent of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. Other subsidiaries include North Country Investment Advisers, Inc., and Upstate Agency, LLC, specializing in property and casualty insurance and group health and employee benefits.

The 2021 Saratoga Showcase of Homes: Line-up of 14 Homes On Tour This Fall!

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2021 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is proud to announce a spectacular line-up of 14 locations from our region’s finest builders for the area’s premiere new home tour event. Celebrating 25 years of exceptional homes, this annual tradition will be presented over three beautiful fall weekends on September 18-19, 25-26 and October 2-3.  In honor of this silver milestone anniversary, tickets this year will be $25 and will go on sale in early August. 

The Saratoga Builders Association’s Executive Director Barry Potoker, commented, “We are looking forward with hope, optimism and great anticipation to once again present the Saratoga Showcase of Homes this autumn as we move out from this pandemic. Our goal is to present a “live” tour for the enjoyment of our community while providing the needed help for our two charities who benefit from its proceeds. In planning ahead, our pledge to everyone involved with this event is to take all the necessary steps to follow NYS, NAHB & CDC health and safety guidelines.” 

Thank you to the twelve award winning builders committed to this year’s event; BDC Group, Beechwood Homes, Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, Bonacio Construction, Caruso Homes, Kodiak Construction, McPadden Builders, R & M Builders, Trojanski Builders and Witt Construction. 

The 2021 Showcase Committee has an extensive marketing and promotional campaign in development, which includes official media sponsors including newspapers, magazines, online, television, and social media. Corporate sponsorships are now available to support this annual event. For a detailed sponsorship opportunities packet, please contact Barry Potoker at 518-366-0946 or via email bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org or visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com/sponsors to download a packet.

Over the past 24 years, this community event has contributed over $1.3 MILLION dollars to two local charities. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County www.rebuildingtogethersaratoga.org and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties www.glensfallshabitat.org. For more details on the 2021 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event, please visit saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Follow 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, please visit www.saratogabuilders.org 

Property Transactions: May 1 – May 7, 2021

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BALLSTON

Andrew Scram sold property at 143 West High St to Richard Osgood for $334,000.

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 17 Tamarack St to Daniel Hayward for $444,980.

Briarwoods Brooks Development LLC sold property at 17 Spring Circle to Michael Beyer for $387,175.

CORINTH

Tyler Ecuyer sold property at 632 Cty Rte 25  to Kevin Whelden for $163,000.

Tracy Torda  sold property at 4658 Rt 9N  to Ashley Ecuyer for $172,500.

GREENFIELD

Donna Turan sold property at 262 Allen Rd to Trevor Gowan for $377,500.

Karen Rappleyea sold property at 12 Russell Rd to Kristin Gaba for $222,000

Heather Burch sold property at 33 Barney Rd to Tyler Davis for $180,000.

HALFMOON

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 36 Linden Park Dr to Gerald Doyle for $392,455.

Travis Harris sold property at 5 Alexandra Ct to Cordova Cintron for $385,000

Andrew LaPorta sold property at 13 Elena Ct to Amy Lindner for $375,000.

Traditional Homebuilders and Developers sold property at 7 Williams Way to Tuba Ahmedi for $466,762.

Zhang Tong Cheng sold property at 7 Halfmoon Dr to Garrett Graber for $200,000

Andrew LaPorta sold property at 13 Elena Ct to Amy Lindner for $375,000.

Town of Halfmoon sold property at 293 Middletown Rd to Townline MCA Development LLC for $201,100.

David Skackowski sold property at 32 Park Plaza to Jennifer Skackowski for $205,000

MALTA

Hwang Jungtae sold property at 35 Maiden Circle to Anthony Bertagnoli for $470,000.

Douglas Calvey sold property at 31 Featherfoil Way to Nathan Byham for $425,000

Kyle Magne sold property at 57 Snowberry Rd to Ashley Mahadeo for $224,900.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 12 Yachtsman Way to Kaitlyn Amico for $528,655.

Curtis Kunz sold property at 66 Riley Cove Rd to Jeffrey McDonald for $275,000

Henry Julio sold property at 37 Hills Rd to Weichert Workforce Mobility for $309,900

Weichert Workforce Mobility LLC sold property at 37 Hills Rd to Derek Wallinga for $309,900.

Thomas Brockway sold property at 27 Penny Royal Rd to Matthew Hockemeyer for $300,000.

MILTON

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development sold property at 882 Middleline Rd to Robin Boice for $110,000

NORTHUMBERLAND

Leonora Wolfe sold property at 1092 Route 32N to Brandee Woodcock for $176,866

Linda Baldwin sold property at 1930 Rt 32 to Wilson Longdaue for $182,310.

SARATOGA

Jason Menard sold property at 106 Pearl St to Travis Schoonmaker for $100,000.

Matthew Fuld sold property at 7 Wright Rd to Ethan Bain for $415,000

Cynthia Dudziak sold property at 282 Hayes Rd to David Woodward for $625,000

Pantelis Kodogiannis sold property at 106 Franklin Beach Rd to Holly Kimball for $225,000.

Ethan Bain sold property at 23 Eagles Way to Joseph Ferrone for $271,500.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Helen Cheltowski sold property at 90 Catherine St to Denise Donlon for $650,000

Denise Donlon sold property at 73 Belmont Dr to David Zaltsman for $325,000.

Helen Fabrizio sold property at 38 High Rock Unit 4A to Riposa Properties LLC for $665,000.

West Ave Development Saratoga LLC sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 212 to Elliott Rosen for $664,557.

William Latour sold property at 40 Tompion Lane to Sean Mansfield for $220,000.

Eric Lawson sold property at 79 Railroad Place Unit 401 to Michael Ryan for $776,000.

Robert Rothschild sold property at 146 Washington St to Michael D’agnese for $475,000.

Jeffrey Walton sold property at 74 Marvin St to Robert Blake for $575,000

Patrick Graham sold property at 0 Arrowhead Rd to Thomas Iacobelli for $124,900

Meadowbrook IV LLC sold property at 50 Winding Brook Dr to Philip Mazzotti for $355,875.

Donald Colosimo sold property at 55 Waterview Dr to William Crane for $712,500

William Jameson sold property at 557 Lake Ave to Christine Guarnieri for $407,500.

WILTON

Robert Young sold property at 5 Newington Ave to Madeline Rogers for $260,000.

120 Division Street holdings LLC sold property at 12 Commerce Park Dr to Joseph Ernst for $350,000.

Joshua Galarneau sold property at 9 Sydney Hill Rd to Trojanski Custom Builders for $205,000

Downtown Business Association Thanks Community Efforts

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Downtown Business Association thanks Zac and Corrina King of King Enterprises/King Hose, Bob Giordano and Michele Erceg of Best Dressed Windows for their volunteer efforts to bring Santa Claus to the community last year during the DBA Victorian Streetscapes. The “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” effort placed Santa Claus on a King Hose firetruck where he visited young and old alike in the neighborhoods of  Saratoga Springs.

Community Non-Profit Seeking Space For Thrift Store

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SARATOGA — The Gateway House of Peace, a not-for-profit organization offering hospice care, has been serving the Saratoga County region since 2014 as a safe, comfortable and caring home for terminally ill patients. 

Gateway House has always relied on the generosity of this community for support, as they are a donor-driven community organization which receives no insurance reimbursements or government funding, and care for residents and their families is at no fee to them.

In an effort to become more self-sustaining, Gateway House is seeking to open a Thrift Store that would allow to build upon the fundraising success the organization has had in the community with yard sales. With that goal in mind, Gateway House is seeking the donation of a building or location that could be used for such a Thrift Store. Gateway House of Peace believes this gift would allow them to achieve a longevity of service for our community. 

Please contact Gateway House of Peace at 518-450-1273; info@gatewayhouseofpeace.org

Franklin Community Center Receives $10,000 Donation for Project Lift

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Franklin Community Center, a Saratoga Springs-based organization that provides basic necessities and services to individuals and families, received a charitable contribution of $10,000 from the Jennifer Crimi Sunshine Donor Advised Fund of The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. This grant will support Project Lift, an after-school prevention program for youth that operates within the Saratoga Springs City School District elementary and middle schools. 

“Support from partners like Dennis and Lynne Crimi and the Jennifer Crimi Sunshine Donor Advised Fund is critical to the continued success of our program. We are grateful for their generosity,” said Colleen O’Connor Potter, Project Lift Program Director. “Thanks to their support, we will be able to send approximately 60 children to over 250 weeks of summer camp. These kids will get to experience much-needed fun and exciting programs in safe and healthy environments.”

Dennis and Lynne Crimi established the Jennifer Crimi Sunshine Fund as a way to honor the memory of their daughter. Since 2005, the fund has given hundreds of children in need the opportunity to spend summer at various camps and other outdoor adventures. 

Franklin Community Center operates Project Lift in all Saratoga Springs Central School District elementary schools and middle school. The unique and comprehensive program has been in operation for over 30 years and places strong emphasis on positive youth development. The after-school program is free to the enrolled students and provides access to Franklin Community Center’s ancillary services, such as holiday assistance, school supplies, food, clothing, summer camp and other services as needed.

For more information regarding the program and services of Franklin Community Center, visit franklincommunitycenter.org. 

Saratoga Springs DPW Celebrates Arbor Day

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Commissioner of Public Works Anthony “Skip” Scirocco was joined by the City Arborist, Steve Lashomb, and NYSDEC Regional Forester for Region 5, Jeff Speich, today, to celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of a new tree on Broadway. 

The City of Saratoga Springs has been recognized as a Tree City USA, since 2017, by the Arbor Day Foundation, and the planting of this new tree acknowledged the City’s continued commitment to its urban forest.

“The City of Saratoga Springs has demonstrated a real commitment toward protecting and promoting our urban forest. This has included investment from both the City and our community partners. DPW established a successful program managed by City Arborist and Urban Forestry Division to support the Urban Forestry Master Plan and ensure that city trees are maintained and cared for,” said Scirocco, in a statement.

The Tree City USA program, administered by the Arbor Day Foundation, designates municipalities following the review of their investment and maintenance to the urban tree canopy. The program requires spending of at least $2 per capita on urban forestry. Saratoga Springs budgets approximately $11 per capita to manage its urban forest.

May 1 – May 7, 2021

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COURT

Ronnie L. Gardner, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced April 29 to 1 to 3 years in state prin, after pleading to felony grand larceny.

Brandon L. Sitts, 35, of Corinth, pleaded April 29 to felony burglary, Sentencing July 9. 

Dennis J. Lescault, II, was sentenced April 29 to 2 to 4 years state prison after pleading to felony assault in Saratoga Springs, and additional time to be served after pleading to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and DWAI in Malta. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Billy Jo Murdie, 46, of Milton, pleaded April 27 to unlawful surveillance in the second-degree, a felony. Sentencing July 6. 

Samuel Tyrel, 22, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded April 26 to failure to register as a sex offender, a felony. Sentencing June 28. 

Victor Casado, 29, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded April 26 to aggravated family offense, and to criminal possession of a weapon – both felonies. Sentencing June 28. 

Sheriff’s Office Checks Alcohol Compliance Countywide. On April 23, the Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the NYS Liquor Authority, conducted an operation which checked for compliance with the NYS Alcohol Beverage Control Laws. Underage volunteers were sent into the businesses to conduct a controlled purchase of alcohol. A total of 60 businesses were checked, 10 of which violated NYS Alcohol Beverage Control Law section 65-1, Sale of alcohol to a person under the age of 21. In each case the clerk who made the sale was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office for violating section 65 of the ABC Law (Violation level offense). The stores will also face sanctions from the NYS Liquor Authority. The stores that failed compliance were: Speedway 3006 NYS Route 50 Wilton, Exxon 1284 NYS Route 9 Moreau, Stewart’s Shop 3 Saratoga Ave South Glens Falls, M and M Fuels 3 Gansevoort Road South Glens Falls, Stewart’s Shop 1917 NYS Route 32 Northumberland, Stewart’s Shop 208 Broad Street Schuylerville. 

POLICE

Sheriff’s Department: Multi-town pursuit. A multi-town pursuit was initiated April 28 shortly after 7:30 p.m. when the driver of a vehicle fled authorities after reportedly striking the park entrance barriers at Saratoga Battlefield. The vehicle was spotted on a path that headed north on Route 32, then south on Route 4 through the village of Stillwater and the city of Mechanicville, before continuing westbound on Route 67, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle ultimately reached Route 9, where it turned south, striking signs at the roundabout at Routes 9 and 67, and eventually crossing over to the northbound lane on Route 9 striking a guardrail near Goldfoot Road in the town of Malta and coming to a stop. The operator of the vehicle, identified as 48-year-old Robert A. Sanders of Lakewood, New Jersey, was found dead at the scene, police said. 

City Police: Altercation on Caroline Street. A man was slashed with a knife after a verbal exchange inside a Caroline Street bar accelerated into a physical altercation that involved a handful of people last weekend. The altercation involved a swinging of a sandwich board sign and the alleged slashing of a victim’s head with a knife or cutting instrument, Saratoga Springs Police say. The victim, a 33-year-old man, suffered a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to Saratoga Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred Saturday, April 24. Officers were called to Caroline Street for a fight in progress at approximately 9:15 p.m.  Police said their investigation shows that victim and his friends had been inside a Caroline Street establishment when words were exchanged between the victim’s group and another group inside. Both groups were asked to leave the establishment. Once outside, approximately four people from the two groups engaged in a physical altercation. Upon their arrival, officers determined the fight was over. They did find the 33-year-old victim, however, other involved parties had already left the area. Since the incident, officers and investigators have been obtaining video and interviewing witnesses. Downtown establishments have been quick to assist, police said. At this time, the police department feels this was an isolated incident between two groups of people who had no prior relationship. Should anyone have any information on this assault, they are asked to call the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800 or 518-584-TIPS.