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October 24 – October 30 , 2025 

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BALLSTON 

Randilyn Devoe sold property at 36 Buell Ave to Madeline Squadere for $371,000

Michael Burgner sold property at 12 Jovan Ct to Nina Statile for $599,000

Svetlana Ulemek sold property at 16 Anthony Pl to Mehrdad Rostami for $410,000

CORINTH

Donna Towers sold property at 23 Chapman St to Kelly Bakross for $355,749

Munk Properties LLC sold property at 10 Mallery St to Juan Angel for $190,000

Jarrett Dumoulin sold property at 5 Heather Lane to Brandyn Ellis for $390,000

Jeffrey Glados sold property at 236 & 230 Angel Rd to David Lassell for $475,000

GALWAY

Chad Niemeyer sold property at 1160 Ridge Rd to Mary Agnes Schmidt for $510,000

GREENFIELD

David Kirchoff sold property at 179 Plank Rd Rd to Daniel Ketcham for $389,900

Catherine McCarty sold property at 595 Spier Falls Rd to Dominique Semzock for $410,000

Evan Comilloni sold property at 58-60 North Greenfield Rd to Christopher Skinner for $415,000

Kevin Hanna sold property at 206 Plank Rd to Reigan Hanna for $280,000

MALTA

  Scott Messineo sold property at 1B Scotch Mist Way to Kathleen Dwyer for $295,000

Gary Restino sold property at 4 Saratoga Ave to BBL Upstate LLC for $175,000

Michael Gaspary sold property at 8 Coneflower Ct to John Grasso for $545,000

Brian Stephenson sold property at 12 North Ridge to Devin Morse for $525,000

Marini Homes LLC sold property at 42 Landon Lane to Eric Beyersdorf for $452,813

Mark Donnelly sold property at 7 Northwood Dr to Elizabeth Lansing for $506,150

Maria Robillard sold property at 204 Thimbleberry Rd to David Marinik for $240,000

MILTON

Stephen Dautel sold property at 89 Deer Run Dr to Christopher Tomchik for $275,000

Lori Johnson sold property at 5179 Fairground Ave to Carl Brandt for $300,000

Courtney Harrington sold property at 18 Linden Lane to Christopher Green for $340,000

Felix Neals sold property at 921 Rt 29 to Derek Hoagboon for $354,000

US Bank Trust sold property at 37 Coachman Dr to Ross Rawlings for $343,200

Graham Scheeler sold property at 152 Bath St to Daniel Archer for $352,000

SARATOGA

Ronald and Nancy Solevo sold property at 6 Corrine Ct to Jonathan Reinhardt for $849,900

Sarah Bramlish sold property at 34 Myers Lane to Nicole Marinucci for $282,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Gabriel Shami sold property at 13 Beacon Hill Dr to Edmund Wun for $1,350,000

Annemarie Connolly sold property at 30 Whistler Court Unit 212 to Diane Robinson for $615,000

Heather Tarkos sold property at 22 Cygnet Circle to Sara Deforest for $825,000

Niral Patel sold property at Karista Spring Dr to Kincaid Capital Partners for $260,000

WILTON

Esther Bassett sold property at 729 Rt 9 to 729 Rt 9 LLC for $230,000

James Bard sold property at 9 Meghan Ct to Candice Hall for $1,150,000

Paving Update: Year in Review.

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The City of Saratoga Springs paved 36 streets this year — up from 17 in 2024. (Courtesy of DPW)

City of Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Works Chuck Marshall announced today that DPW doubled its paving effort in 2025 when compared to 2024. 

Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Tad Roemer, with support of the streets and highway working supervisors the DPW paved 36 street or street sections in 2025, representing a 111% increase when compared to 2024 when 17 streets were addressed. The department also utilized more material in 2025, where 15,178 tons of asphalt was disbursed to fix roads compared to 9,575 tons in 2024. 

The paving program consisted of 12 weeks of paving starting April 8th and concluding on September 25th.

“This was an incredible year of paving for the City and I want to recognize the planning efforts of Deputy Roemer, the leadership of the Working Supervisors Ray Green, Dave Kenyon, JJ Nichols, and Tom McGraw, along with the dedication of the DPW workforce in completing this outstanding work,” said Marshall.

 The paving season presented additional challenges for the department in 2025 including the July 4th racing festival, the Belmont Stakes Festival, multiple National Grid service line replacements, and additional racing days that required heightened coordination in a condensed paving season. With all the street work and construction that occurred in 2025, Marshall recognized the need to limit disruptions for the business community for next year.

 “We also planned for next year by completing a final stretch of Broadway and a long section of Ballston Ave to limit disruptions in 2026 with paving and shutdowns,” Marshall continued, “everyone benefits and safety improves with well maintained roads, I credit the DPW team with working very hard this year to provide this for the community.”

 All paving during 2025 was completed utilizing the DPW workforce and will be reimbursed through the NYSDOT CHIPs program.

K-9 Leads to Drug Bust in Saratoga Springs

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The K-9 identified as “J” reportedly found 18 pounds of drugs in Saratoga Springs 
( New York State Police)

The New York State Police have announced a major drug bust in Saratoga Springs. 

Joseph Warren, 43, of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first, second and third degree as well as traffic violations. 

Warren was allegedly stopped on Interstate 87 in Saratoga Springs for traffic violations; during the stop, several vacuum sealed packages were located in the vehicle by a State Police K-9 named “J.”

In total, 18 pounds were found by the Troopers with 16 of them being comprised of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) also known as Molly or Ecstasy. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, MDMA is a synthetic drug similar to methamphetamine that is sometimes considered a psychedelic drug as it can mildly alter perception of time and vision. 

The other two pounds were Fluorofentanyl (fentanyl). Fentanyl is powerful synthetic opioid used in treatment of severe chronic pain — like that which comes from cancer treatments, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It is highly dangerous with mere milligrams potentially causing an overdose and is sometimes mixed with other illicit drugs without the user’s knowledge. 

Warren was processed at the State Police Station in Saratoga and arranged at the Saratoga Springs City Court. He is currently being held without bail at the County Correctional Facility. According to State Police, the investigation is ongoing. 

Adoptable HOPE Kitty

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Apple was a stray kitty that showed up at a concerned neighbor’s property. She had a litter of kittens, and they were all placed in homes. She was trapped, spayed and brought to us to socialize and find her forever home. Apple started out shy and unsure of humans, but in just a short amount of time she has accepted pets, treats and love. She will need extra time to adjust to her new environment, but we feel that once she feels safe, she will adore her people. She loves to play when humans are not around and would most likely do best in a quiet home with no dogs or small children. We think, based on how she acts at the center, she would love a kitty friend in the home. She needs a patient person to take a chance on her and give her the time she needs to feel safe and loved. She is estimated to be 1 year old and negative for FIV and FeLV.

The Pet Adoption Center in Wilton Mall is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11-4 and by appointment. Our phone number is 518-450-7013 and adoption applications can be found at www.hopeanimalrescue.org.

Greenfield Girl Scout Troop Builds Little Library at Town Hall

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Greenfield Girl Scout Troop 3613 is pictured here with Greenfield Deputy Supervisor Rick Capasso and the mentor for their community project Kurt Zeisler, of Kurt Zeisler Designs. 

The Town of Greenfield recently unveiled a new “little library” built by Girl Scout Troop 3613 outside the Greenfield Town Hall. 

The troop of 15 girls began the project three years ago when they were students at Greenfield Elementary School. They are all now Girl Scout Cadettes and are approximately 13 years old. The girls worked to raise nearly $1,000 to produce the small outdoor library stand. Fundraising included Girl Scout cookie sales, a dine-to-donate event at The View Restaurant at Brookhaven and hosting a kid’s night out event.

The 4 X 2 foot library has a peaked roof that resembles an open book and a plexiglass front door. The library will hold an estimated 40-50 books. The library will be registered with the national nonprofit, that features more than 200,000 locations across the country with the goal of making books more accessible to people of all ages. 

“We love to see even our youngest Greenfield residents contributing to building our TOG community,” said Town Supervisor Kevin Veitch. “These girls made a very honorable goal as young children and saw their community project through until its end. We are pleased to place this beautifully constructed book sharing box in front of Town Hall for all residents to enjoy.”

The girls partnered with Kurt Zeisler Designs, owned by the father of one of the scouts, to design and build the structure themselves. Their work included drafting designs, sanding, painting, as well as using a table saw, nail guns, and screw drivers.

“It was important to us that our troop give something back to the town they all have grown up in,” said Troop Leader Jill Blackman. “We hope to inspire reading and inspire others that anyone can make a positive impact on their community.”

The girls started the project to attempt to earn the national Girl Scout Silver Award, but the rules informed the project did not meet the small group size requirement and did not qualify. Girls Scout Troop 3613 is led by Greenfield residents Jill Blackman, Susie Dumelin and Jennifer Zeisler, and the troop is excited to be giving back to the community regardless.

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony

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The Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery announces its Veterans Day Ceremony to be held Tuesday, November 11th, 11:00 am. The ceremony will be held outdoors at the Flagpole Assembly Area.

Veterans Day commemorates the end of World War I. It was the 11th month, 11th day and at the 11th hour in 1918 that an armistice with Germany was recognized. Originally called Armistice Day, it was in 1954 when then President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. Military Veterans.

Saratoga National Cemetery is honored to have as this year’s keynote speaker, Master Chief Petty Officer, US Navy (Retired) William Schmeelcke. He is a highly decorated 27-year U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program onboard Nimitz class aircraft carriers USS Nimitz, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, and USS George Washington.

Mark this event on your calendar! You need not be a Veteran to attend; it’s an opportunity for all to shake hands and say thank you in person.

Plenty of public and special needs parking, don’t forget a lawn chair and to dress warmly, this is an outdoor event. 

“Myths Hurt. Facts Help” campaign launched to end homelessness stigma

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The Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care (SNCCoC) is launching the “Myths Hurt. Facts Help.” campaign, seeking to dismantle harmful stereotypes surrounding homelessness and replace them with clarity, compassion, and hope. 

The SNCCoC, a HUD-designated regional planning body serving Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Hamilton Counties, works to coordinate funding, services, and housing solutions with a goal of preventing and ending homelessness. 

“To effectively address homelessness, we must begin with facts,” state SNCCoC Co-Chairs Lindsey Connors and Amber Beaudet.” Robust data collection and analysis are the foundation of evidence-based interventions that not only respond to immediate needs but also drive long-term solutions. When stakeholders and the public have access to accurate, transparent data, they can better understand the reality of homelessness — not just its scale, but its root causes — and support the strategies that are proven to work. Without data, we’re guessing. With it, we’re making informed decisions that change lives.” 

“This campaign aims to shift the narrative from blame to understanding, from isolation to inclusion,” said Joan Spector, MST, Lead of the SNCCoC Planning Team. “Homelessness stems from systemic challenges, not character flaws. When we embrace facts, we pave the way for effective solutions.” 

Over the next three months, the campaign will roll out across social media and community channels, shining a spotlight on common myths about homelessness alongside fact-based responses, amplifying messages of empathy, evidence, and engagement. 

Community members, service partners, and organizations are encouraged to participate, share content, and foster conversations grounded in truth and respect.

For campaign graphics, partner resources, and more information, contact Joan at jspector@caresny.org or visit the website, endhomelessnesssaratoga.org.

Winnie Baden Schinitsky

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July 1939 – October 13, 2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS – On her favorite day of the month, the 13th, Winnie Baden Schinitsky passed away at the age of 86.

 From a young age, Winnie learned to persevere and fight for her place in the world. At just two years old, she contracted polio, a challenge that saw her living in and out of hospitals until she was about eight. She overcame the constraints of leg braces, becoming a child known for running, dancing and then driving fast cars.

 Winnie’s strength and love touched everyone who knew her. She is survived by her loving daughters, Sasha Taitz and Shawna Paul, and her grandchildren: Riland, Johannan, Jared and Payton.

In Winnie’s memory if you would like to make a donation to support research on Polio and to help others with this disease; Post Polio Health International is accepting donations in her name.  https://post-polio.org/support-us/donate/ . 

Ashley Clark

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BALLSTON SPA – Ashley Clark, age 38, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home in Ballston Spa.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. Condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.