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81 Acres of Forestland in Moreau Permanently Protected

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Photo of part of the protected property provided by Saratoga PLAN.

MOREAU — Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature), a local land trust, recently announced the permanent protection of 81 acres of forestland in the Town of Moreau through a conservation easement with private landowners Jan Kropp and Chuck Rowson.

The property serves as a wooded and scenic buffer to Moreau Lake State Park. Its protection expands connected forestland in the area to 5,445 acres, supporting rare and endangered species, wildlife corridors, clean water, and scenic views.

Jan and her husband Chuck both grew up in the Midwest and later met while living in Florida. During a visit to the Hialeah Racetrack, a friend suggested they visit Saratoga Springs. They quickly fell in love with the region and discovered the property on Old Saratoga Road while taking a scenic drive through Moreau.

“It didn’t take us 20 minutes to know this was where we wanted to be,” Jan recalled. “Chuck and I had 27 good years here, and we wanted the land to always be as good as it can be. Knowing it will be protected feels great.”

The couple had long discussed the idea of conserving their land but found that larger national organizations were not focused on smaller parcels. A referral from Retirement Planning Group in Malta led them to Saratoga PLAN. “PLAN was the only group that really took the time to talk with us about protecting our land,” Jan said. “They understood what mattered to us.”

The project is part of a larger effort to protect the remaining forestland in the Southern Palmertown Range area, a prioritized conservation area spanning 40,500 acres within the Southern Adirondack Foothills in Saratoga County. The area encompasses more than 9,000 acres of already-protected land, including key recreational hubs like Moreau Lake State Park, Lincoln Mountain and Daniels Road State Forests, and Graphite Range Community Forest. Portions of eight watersheds, including the headwaters of several rivers, are located within the Southern Palmertown Range.

One of the project’s central goals is to identify ecologically important areas that can better adapt to a changing climate, and work with municipalities and landowners like Jan and Chuck to ensure their permanent protection.

“Every property we help conserve is a piece of a larger picture,” said PLAN’s Executive Director Robert K. Davies. “Thanks to Jan and Chuck’s foresight, that picture comes more in focus as this land will continue to provide clean water, crucial wildlife habitat, and forest connectivity forever.”

Saratoga Job Showcase, Veteran and Military Networking Hour Set for Sept. 12

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Photo of a veteran and military meet and greet at Empire State University provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Job Showcase—an event featuring more than 50 employers representing the construction, manufacturing, energy, finance, banking, and technology industries—is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 12 at Empire State University (113 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs). The showcase is open to the public and admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their current resume.

Along with the chance to make in-person connections with recruiters, free professional headshots will be offered on site, along with LinkedIn tips from talent recruitment expert Chistopher Thomas of Elite 9 Talent Solutions.

The morning will also include a 9 a.m. Veteran & Military Meet and Greet networking reception prior to the event. Featuring coffee, snacks, and connections, this complimentary networking hour is open to all veterans, active-duty military members, and those who serve or support veterans.

More information, including a full list of participating employers, is available at www.saratoga.org/jobshowcase.

Racing Museum Releases New Coffee Table Book

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will release “The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century,” a 440-page coffee table book chronicling the history of America’s iconic racetracks, on Aug. 30. The book features contributions from 35 writers and includes close to 600 photographs, paintings, programs, admission badges, and other memorabilia. It can be ordered through the museum’s website at: racingmuseum.mybigcommerce.com/the-racetracks-of-america.

Correction/Clarification: Siro’s and Danny Petrosino Join Forces for New Eatery

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Last week, an article with an outdated headline was mistakenly published in the business section of the newspaper. To clarify: Danny Petrosino, the former owner of Osteria Danny, will be collaborating with the forthcoming Noah’s Italian restaurant. The collaboration is not between Noah’s and the current owners of Osteria Danny. Petrosino sold Danny’s in May after owning the restaurant for nine years. The outdated headline was corrected in the online version of the article on Aug. 22.

Siro’s to Remain Open in September

Written by Jonathon Norcross on . Posted in Business.

The entrance of Siro’s, located at 168 Lincoln Ave next to the Saratoga Race Course. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Siro’s, the popular restaurant and bar located next to the Saratoga Race Course, recently announced that they would remain open throughout the month of September.

In a social media post, the company said they’d stay open “as we eagerly await the highly anticipated opening of our sister restaurant, Noah’s Italian, coming this fall!”

The main dining room will be open Thursday through Saturday next month.

In the past, the restaurant has usually closed near the conclusion of the Saratoga summer meet, which will wrap up on Labor Day this year.

Saratoga-Based Company Named One of the Fastest-Growing Businesses in America

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Image provided by cb20.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For the third-straight year, cb20 Managed IT and AV Services has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. cb20 achieved 135% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024.

To qualify for the Inc. 5000 list, businesses must meet revenue thresholds and demonstrate strong three-year growth performance. cb20 has added dozens of new hires and acquired properties in the Capital Region and Greater Boston area to meet accelerating demand and expand its service footprint across the Northeast.

“This milestone underscores how cb20 is leading at the convergence of IT and AV,” said Chris Pickett, president and CEO of the company. “Organizations today are under pressure to modernize – to upgrade, optimize, and fully leverage technology that helps them thrive and outpace competitors. Our ability to unite secure IT environments with frictionless collaboration experiences is what sets cb20 apart, and this recognition reinforces the value we’re creating for clients across the Northeast.”

cb20 is an IT and AV services provider headquartered in Saratoga Springs. The company helps organizations design, deploy, and manage secure hybrid work through managed IT, cybersecurity, strategic staffing, video collaboration, conference room technology, and digital display solutions.

Ballston Spa National Bank Names New Senior VP

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BALLSTON SPA — Christopher R. Dowd, president and CEO of Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB), recently announced the promotion of Robert Roemer to senior vice president, information technology.

Roemer joined BSNB in 2023 as vice president of information technology. Since joining the bank’s senior leadership team, Roemer’s efforts have streamlined operations, strengthened cybersecurity measures, and positioned BSNB to adapt to the evolving demands of the financial services industry, the bank said in a news release.

“Rob’s unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment to BSNB’s mission make him an incredible asset to our team,” said James Dodd, executive vice president, CFO. “He is an exceptional leader who is committed to fostering collaboration and driving initiatives that position BSNB for sustained success in our rapidly changing industry. His ability to align technological advancements with BSNB’s strategic goals has been transformative.”

Prior to joining BSNB, Roemer served as senior vice president, systems delivery for CAP COM Federal Credit Union in Albany. He also served as vice president, project management and innovation, and software specialist manager.

Coming to Broadway: Bear’s Cup Bakehouse

Written by Jonathon Norcross on . Posted in Business, Featured.

An assortment of Bear’s Cup bagels. Photo via the bakery.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bear’s Cup Bakehouse—an artisanal bakery and coffee shop known for its New York-style bagels, fresh-baked bread, and pastries—may soon be opening a new location on Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs. 

According to the Albany Business Review, Bear’s Cup would take over 543 Broadway, the former home of Jacobsen Oriental Rugs, which relocated to 145 Ballston Ave. 

The bakery is based out of Bolton Landing, a hamlet that borders Lake George and is across from the Sagamore Resort. The company’s bagels were once featured on the “Rachel Ray Show.”

In a video posted to their Instagram account, Bear’s Cup indicated that their Saratoga location could open as soon as this fall. 

Former Dunning Street Station Diner to Become Pizza Shop

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Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

MALTA — The former home of Dunning Street Station in Malta is set to become a new eatery named Harvest Grain Pizza, according to a banner hung outside the location on Route 9. 

Dunning Street permanently closed in June after a series of temporary closures. It was sold shortly thereafter.

Harvest Grain Pizza currently has a location open in Clifton Park, where a variety of pies are offered, including whole wheat, square pan, Sicilian deep dish, gluten free, a white “Saratoga” pizza, Hawaiian, veggie lovers, and many more.

Saboor Sekandari of Harvest Grain told Saratoga TODAY that an opening date for the new Malta outpost has not yet been confirmed, but the pizzeria could open sometime between mid-September and early October. 

The diner on Route 9 has a long history of prior owners stretching back to the early 1950s, when it first opened as the Malta Ridge Diner. In the 1970s, it was a filming location for “My Old Man,” a made-for-TV drama about a horse trainer that was based on a short story by Ernest Hemingway.

The Fodero Dining Car Company manufactured many of the stainless steel, art deco-inspired diners scattered throughout the country, including the famous Empire Diner on 10th Avenue in Manhattan.

GlobalFoundries Expands Investment in American Semiconductor Manufacturing

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The GlobalFoundries campus and company headquarters in Malta. Image provided.

MALTA — Cirrus Logic, a leading provider of high-performance audio and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, announced Tuesday the expansion of its long-standing relationship with GlobalFoundries, one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers headquartered in Malta.

Together, the companies are advancing the development and commercialization of next-generation BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process technology, which allows different functions to be combined on a single chip, making devices more power efficient and compact. 

This technology will be capable of being manufactured at GlobalFoundries’ facility in Malta, adding a U.S.-based option to complement existing manufacturing in Singapore and Germany. 

“GlobalFoundries is proud to expand our partnership with Cirrus Logic, a company that shares our commitment to driving semiconductor innovation and strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities that are vital to national competitiveness and economic resilience,” said Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries. “Together, we’re enabling the next generation of essential chip technologies that will power tomorrow’s devices and systems. This collaboration underscores the importance of resilient, geographically diverse supply chains for our industry.”