The Spa Cafe on Broadway will close on Friday, May 17. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spa Café on Broadway, a breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Saratoga Springs, is closing its doors on Friday, May 17, owner Darin Palmetto announced last week.
“This decision took a lot of thought and deliberation, but I have come to realize that I can no longer sustain the business in any form due to circumstances that are beyond my control,” Palmetto wrote in a social media post. “We hope that everyone will have a chance to come by in the coming few weeks so that we may say goodbye in person.”
The Spa Café, located at 480 Broadway in the Collamer Building, opened in 2019.
DZ Restaurants and Wolf Hollow Brewing celebrated the launch of the Italian-style Pilsner “Thoroughbreds” at Forno Bistro in downtown Saratoga Springs last Wednesday. A portion of sales support backstretch workers. The event also featured celebrity jockey bartenders. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
The Herzog Law Firm celebrated the opening of its new office at the Wise Building at 60 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Thursday. Photo via the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
The Herzog Law Firm celebrated the opening of its new office at the Wise Building at 60 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Thursday. Photo via the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
Saratoga Mentoring logo via the organization’s Facebook page.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Mentoring program needs more volunteer mentors and is expanding its recruitment efforts.
Program Director Colleen Forneris said that her organization has attended a number of local events recently to help match more kids with potential mentors. Currently, the program has more kids than mentors.
“They all absolutely benefit from having an extra adult in their life,” Forneris said.
Mentees range in age from 7 to 17, and the majority of them are contending with challenging life circumstances that can range from problems in school to problems at home.
Mentors can serve as role models to these kids, giving them one-on-one support and granting them access to activities and events they otherwise wouldn’t experience. These activities can include hiking, going to the movies, exploring a museum, or bowling.
“The [mentors] that we have are absolutely fantastic and really have made a big difference in their kiddo’s life,” Forneris said.
Although mentors can come from many different walks of life, Forneris said they tend to fall into three categories: retirees looking for volunteer work, working professionals searching for a meaningful activity, and college students.
After filling out an application, prospective mentors meet with a Saratoga Mentoring representative to discuss their likes, dislikes, hobbies, and interests. That way, the mentor can be matched up with a kid who has similar preferences. This makes it easier for mentors and mentees to find activities they can do together.
Saratoga Mentoring expects a one-year commitment so that a connection can be built between mentor and mentee. On a weekly basis, most mentors spend anywhere from two to six hours with their kids.
Forneris said that one unique benefit of the program is that Saratoga Mentoring can utilize other resources and charities to help mentees with other life problems, such as paying bills or buying groceries and clothes.
To learn more about being a mentor or to fill out an application, visit saratogamentoring.org.
Keuka Spring Vineyards, a mainstay on the Finger Lakes wine trail since 1985, opened a tasting room and bottle shop at the Saratoga Marketplace in downtown Saratoga Springs last week. The event was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo by Super Source Media.
Construction is underway on a new Harbor Freight Tools store in Saratoga Springs. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harbor Freight Tools announced last week that it will open a new store in Saratoga Springs at 3064 Route 50 next to Best Buy. Construction is currently underway, with an official opening date to be determined. According to the company, around 25 to 30 jobs will be created.
“We’ve been looking to open a location in Saratoga Springs for a number of years so that we can provide the tools and equipment at tremendous values to the community,” said Trey Feiler, Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Construction, in a statement. “In addition to finding a great location, we were attracted by the availability of great Associates in the Saratoga Springs area, and we look forward to having them join the Harbor Freight team.”
Those interested in applying for a job at the new store can do so online at www.harborfreightjobs.com/retail and search “Saratoga Springs, NY.”
Harbor Freight Tools is a family-owned company founded in Southern California in 1977. The company’s first store opened in 1980. The business has since expanded to more than 1,500 stores nationwide.
Members of the Saratoga Hospital team pose alongside the GE Healthcare Omni Legend PET/CT system. Photo provided by Darlene Alvarado.
WILTON — Saratoga Hospital announced last week the addition of the GE Healthcare Omni Legend PET/CT system to its medical imaging services at the Saratoga Hospital Wilton Medical Arts location at 3040 Route 50. According to the hospital, the system is the first of its kind in the region.
The Omni Legend enables healthcare professionals to detect and diagnose diseases at an earlier stage, leading to more effective treatment plans and improved outcomes for oncology, neurology, and cardiology.
Key features of the system include:
• High-resolution imaging for detailed anatomical and functional insights
• Faster scan times, reducing patient discomfort and wait times
• Enhanced image quality for more accurate diagnoses
• Higher accuracy in diagnosing cardiac disease before symptoms are present, with lower radiation exposure than traditional stress testing
• LED ambient lighting to help create a calming mood
• A graphic pattern on the upper area of the bore to help alleviate stress and reduce movement for nervous patients
Flier image for the Thoroughbreds beer launch party event provided by MacKenzie Zarzycki/Discover Saratoga.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — DZ Restaurants and Wolf Hollow Brewing have partnered to create “Thoroughbreds,” an Italian-style Pilsner that will support backstretch workers at the Saratoga Race Course.
In a press release, Thoroughbreds was described as a “crisp” Pilsner that “boasts floral hops and a citrusy finish, making it the quintessential summer brew.”
A launch party for the beer will be held on Wednesday, May 1 at Forno Bistro in downtown Saratoga Springs. The event will include small bites and Thoroughbreds samples. 25% of dinner sales will go directly to supporting the backstretch workers. Guests can register online at shop.dzrestaurants.com.
iRun LOCAL celebrated 10 years in business with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday at its store at 425 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. Established in 2014, the company bills itself as “the area’s premier running and walking store.” Photo by Super Source Media.
Arnoff Moving & Storage is celebrating 100 years in business next month. Logo provided by Stephanie Nash.
MALTA — Arnoff Moving and Storage, a family-owned company based in Malta, is holding a pair of ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate 100 years in business.
The first event will take place on May 1 at 10 Stonebreak Rd in Malta, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The second ceremony will be held on May 7 at 1282 Dutchess Turnpike in Poughkeepsie from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Founded in 1924 by Abraham and his son Louis in Lakeville, Connecticut, Arnoff began its journey as a small operation, utilizing a single truck to assist neighbors in delivering home furnishings. Over the decades, the company has experienced significant growth.
Louis’ son Richard and his wife Phyllis expanded moving operations to Poughkeepsie, serving communities in New York’s Hudson Valley. After their sons Mike and Mark took over, the Arnoff name became known across the Capital Region and in Florida. In more recent years, the fifth generation of the family has taken on leadership roles.
Since 1950, Arnoff has served as an agent for northAmerican Van Lines, fostering a partnership that has allowed the company to facilitate moves for families worldwide. In recent years, Arnoff introduced Arnoff Global Logistics, a specialized brand dedicated to Arnoff’s commercial clientele.
Chief Relationship Officer Daniel Arnoff was recently among a panel of Malta business leaders featured at an “Inside Malta” discussion. At the event, Arnoff said that by observing Malta’s growth, “it’s clear to us that we’re not slowing down any time soon.”
