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Teri Kleinmann Joins Roohan Realty as Associate Real Estate Broker

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Roohan Realty announced Teri Kleinmann as an Associate Real Estate Broker this week. A lifelong Capital Region resident, Teri has been helping buyers and sellers navigate the real estate market since 2008. Combining nearly two decades of real estate experience with a distinguished legal career, she offers clients a rare blend of market knowledge, strategic guidance, and skilled advocacy. 

As a New York State licensed attorney since 1989, she has practiced law in Chicago, New York City, and Albany, and served as counsel in the New York State Assembly. She is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law, Wellesley College, and the Academy of the Holy Names.

Teri lives in Malta with husband, Joel Howard, a construction attorney, and their beloved cat, Casper. Giving back has always been an important part of Teri’s life, from serving on the boards of the St. Margaret’s Center Foundation and St. Anne Institute Foundation, to leading fundraising efforts for the Center for Disability Services and other local nonprofit organizations.

Whether working with first-time buyers, longtime homeowners, or clients relocating to the area, Teri takes the time to listen, understand each client’s goals, and provide thoughtful guidance every step of the way.

SPAC and Tickets for Good Continue Partnership to Expand Access to Arts and Culture Across Saratoga Springs

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Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and Tickets for Good, a platform that provides free and discounted tickets to teachers, healthcare workers, and nonprofit employees, have renewed their partnership for a third consecutive year, helping community workers across the Capital Region experience world-class performances at little or no cost.

The partnership will once again provide access to a range of SPAC events throughout the summer season, including performances by New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra.

“At SPAC, we believe that the arts play a vital role in fostering well-being, connection, and community. We are proud to partner with Tickets for Good to provide healthcare workers, teachers, and nonprofit employees with access to world-class performances, creating opportunities to experience the joy and inspiration of live music and dance,” said Elizabeth Sobol, Chief Executive Officer of SPAC. 

Since first working together, SPAC and Tickets for Good have connected more than 300 community workers with live arts experiences, helping ensure that the people who spend their lives supporting others can also enjoy the cultural life of the region.

“We believe that live events have the power to bring people together, create lasting memories, and strengthen communities. The partnership comes at a time when many Americans are feeling increasingly squeezed by the rising cost of everyday life, with arts and cultural experiences often becoming harder to access despite the proven benefits they bring to well-being, connection, and community,” said Steve Rimmer, CEO and Cofounder of Tickets for Good.

Foursurance Agency Recognized with Make More Happen Award for Supporting Families of Seriously Ill Children Through Capital Cup for Kids 

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Liberty Mutual Insurance has officially awarded Foursurance Agency a 2026 Make More Happen Award for its dedication to helping local families persevere through the unimaginable challenges of childhood illness via its partnership with Capital Cup for Kids, Inc.

Initially, Foursurance Agency received a $5,000 donation through the Liberty Mutual 2026 Make More Happen Awards program for its partnership with Capital Cup for Kids. After the story was featured on the official Make More Happen microsite, the community rallied with over 750 votes and comments, triggering a matching donation and bringing the total to $10,000.

The additional funding will help Capital Cup for Kids to continue to provide free meals at the Ronald McDonald House NICU Family Room, supply equipment for the Adaptive Winter Sports Program at Double H Ranch, and help Make-A-Wish fulfill their mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 

Foursurance has supported the organization since 2019, sponsoring a hockey team and helping raise money each year, including a team-record of over $13,000 to date in 2026. Beyond fundraising, the agency adopts a local family as its honorary team captain, providing gifts for the child and essential items and financial assistance for parents overwhelmed by treatment costs, travel, hotel stays, meals, and other everyday expenses not covered by insurance. The team also encourages teammates, friends, family, and community members to contribute, multiplying the impact for families in need. 

“Just to see these resilient kids smile so brightly despite knowing the challenges they face and seeing the appreciation on their parents’ faces really warms our hearts,” said Don Ferlazzo, owner of Foursurance Agency. “We’re honored to support Capital Cup for Kids and help provide comfort, hope, and relief to families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.” 

Summer Skin Care at Complexations Spa

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Denise Dubois says that everyday lifestyle choices are the biggest factor in skin health. Dubois, a licensed aesthetician since 1984, opened Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness in Saratoga in 2014 to aid people with their skin care journey. 

“At Complexions Spa we believe beauty and wellness go hand in hand,” said Dubois. 

Each month, Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness features seasonal services designed to address the unique skin and wellness challenges clients experience throughout the year. During July, their focus is on helping repair and protect skin from the effects of summer sun exposure while restoring hydration, radiance, and overall skin health.

The Citrus Glow Summer Facial includes a vitamin C infusion to help revitalize sun-stressed skin. This is followed by gentle exfoliation and a hydrating hydro-jelly mask to restore moisture and soothe the skin. While the mask is working, cooling cryo globe therapy is used to help calm inflammation, reduce puffiness, and leave the skin feeling refreshed and radiant.

The Island Radiance Body Polish & Wrap is a full-body renewal ritual designed to smooth, hydrate, and restore the skin’s natural radiance. The treatment begins with a gentle exfoliating body polish to remove surface buildup, followed by a hydrating botanical wrap rich in minerals and antioxidants to replenish moisture and restore softness. While wrapped, guests enjoy a relaxing scalp massage that promotes deep relaxation and helps calm the nervous system.

The Coconut Restorative Massage is a deeply nourishing full-body massage designed to relax tired muscles while restoring hydration and softness to the skin. Warm coconut-infused oils are used throughout the treatment to melt away tension and deeply condition the skin. Rich in natural fatty acids and antioxidants, coconut helps support the skin’s moisture barrier, leaving it visibly smoother, softer, and more radiant.

Complexions Spa is partnering with The Hot Yoga Spot to offer yoga in the park. Offered on select Thursdays and Sundays in July and August. The classes are held on grass on the back terrace at Complexions Spa overlooking Congress Park. Participants will be able to use all the spa amenities including a sauna, deluge cold shower, steam room, and men and women locker rooms. 

For more information or to book a massage, facial, body wrap, or register for hot yoga visit complexions.com.

Bike Saratoga Offers E-Bike Tours of the Historic Saratoga Battlefield

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Bike Saratoga, a new local e-bike rental and tour business, is launching at the historic Saratoga Battlefield this July fourth weekend. Bikers will have the opportunity to ride the park’s scenic battlefield road, a roughly 10-mile route featuring historic stops, sweeping views, monuments, interpretive markers, and some of the most consequential ground in American history.

Founder David Catalfamo decided to start this business after a near-fatal heart attack late last year.

“I mean I was flatlined. The folks at the Saratoga Y brought me back to life,” Said Catalfamo. “It gave me some new urgency to try some new things; this is a great opportunity to do something fun in the community.”

Catalfamo was and still is working as a communications consultant, but being part of the Saratoga community had always been a goal of his. With his newfound outlook on life, and a background that included a history degree from SUNY Albany, Catalfamo decided to go all in on Bike Saratoga.

“My work has taken me around the state and even the world, and I just want to be here. I love it here, I love the history; I love the nature,” said Catalfamo.

Catalfamo sees this as an opportunity for people to experience the historic battlefield while getting some exercise. 

“That’s the great thing about e-bikes, you don’t have to be in great shape. Maybe you haven’t biked in a while. You can get on them and experience it, and maybe it gets you back into biking, or back into healthier stuff,” said Catalfamo. 

While operations are just starting for Bike Saratoga, Catalfamo keeps an eye on the future, looking towards downtown Saratoga tours as a possibility. 

For the time being, e-bike rentals are available daily during the operating hours of the Saratoga Battlefield. Visit bikesaratoga.com to schedule a rental. 

Community BBQ Fundraiser to Benefit the Emma Foundation and Wilton Wildlife

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The Emma Foundation and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will host a community BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, July 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Wilton’s Camp Saratoga. The event will offer community members an opportunity to enjoy a Saturday evening meal while supporting local education and outdoor recreation initiatives.

Tickets are $20 per person and include a choice of chicken or tofu, potato salad, vegetarian baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, dessert, and select drinks for those dining in. Guests may pick up dinners to go or enjoy their meals under the pavilion at Camp Saratoga with a view of Delegan Pond. 

Proceeds from the BBQ will benefit the Emma Foundation’s awards to families in need through movement programs at the Waldorf Schools, the Spatial Dynamic Institute and the development of Wilton Wildlife’s Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center at Camp Saratoga.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is transforming the former Boy Scout buildings and pathways at Camp Saratoga into the Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center, honoring the memory of local community leader, Larry Gordon. 

Phase I of the project saw the renovation of the former Boy Scout Health Lodge into Wilton Wildlife’s Welcome Cabin. Phase II is now underway, with a new building being planned in the location of the former Winter Lodge. The new building will include a multipurpose classroom/meeting space and exhibits on the natural history and humans of the area, including many items from the Larry Gordon Historic Scouting Collection.

Reservations are requested by July 9. To RSVP, call 518-248-6676 or email theemmafoundation@earthlink.net. Cash, checks, credit cards, and Venmo will be accepted.

Born Trackside

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Born Trackside Apparel (Sean Llewellyn)

Since before he could walk, Sean Llewellyn has been coming to the Saratoga Race Course every summer with his family. It was a part of their family heritage, a Saratoga summer. Last year, Llewellyn and his wife started an apparel brand, Born Trackside, which celebrates the traditions that make Saratoga Race Course so special.

“We fell in love with the traditions of parking in the same spot, bringing our chairs, bringing our cooler, sitting in the same spot. Then I realized we’re not the only ones. I thought our story was so unique, and I started looking around being like, I think there are other people here that had that same kind of tradition,” said Llewellyn. 

After realizing there was a whole community of people who’ve had similar experiences at Saratoga, Llewellyn wanted to find a way to build a connection. Last year, to gauge interest in his brand, Llewellyn wore a sample shirt to the track. 

“I had a few people run me down, and they were like, “Hey, where’d you buy that? I’d love to get one,” Llewelyn recalled. 

Immediately after Llewelyn went home and set up a website.

“It just exploded and we got so much feedback just being like, this is my kind of shirt, my kind of brand,” said Llewelyn. 

In their first full season in business, Born Trackside is looking to cultivate a community of Saratoga Race Course regulars. 

“What we’re hoping to plan this year is a meet up at the track, pick a day, and say hey, this is where we’re going to be. We want you guys to come by, set up your chairs with us, share stories, and just hang out,” said Llewellyn. 

To check out Born Trackside apparel or to sign up for their newsletter, go to borntrackside.com to keep up to date with the prospective meet up. 

Tom Durkin Book Signing at Impressions of Saratoga

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Join Impression of Saratoga in welcoming renowned retired New York Racing’s Track Announcer and local icon, Tom Durkin on Friday July 3 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Durkin will be sharing stories of his life’s journey to becoming the voice of some of the greatest thoroughbred races in history and signing his new book, “A Life’s Calling: The Voice Behind the World’s Greatest Horse Races.”

Tom Durkin, alongside longtime turf writers Paul Volponi and Lenny Shulman, shares their stories. Readers can delve into his tales of life in the backwater stops of the Midwest learning horse racing among rickety grandstands and local hustlers. Including the day when he called the first Breeders’ Cup and ended up at an after-party surrounded by Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, and Cary Grant. Durkin also candidly recounts how the pressure to describe each race with flawless accuracy became too much, leading him to step away from the spotlight while still at his prime.

Upstate Retro Clothing

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Upstate Retro Clothing (Jon Schwartz)

Jon Schwartz has been thrifting clothes since his mom would drop him off at Goodwill with ten dollars in his pocket as a child. “It started out of necessity. Over the years it became a hobby,” Schwartz recalls. 

Last month, Schwartz’s lifetime of collecting vintage clothing culminated in a brick-and-mortar shop on 49 Front Street in Ballston Spa. Upstate Retro Clothing specializes in curating 80s and 90s streetwear and accessories. 

Shwartz’s reselling journey started around 15 years ago when he found a box of band t-shirts at a garage sale. “For my 4-dollar investment, I ended up selling one for 25, another for 40. It kind of evolved from there.”

Over time, Shwartz’s eBay store began to generate more and more revenue, but not enough to sway him from his full-time Job. 

After graduating from Oneonta in 2009, Schwartz moved to Milton and got a job at a local logistics company. He worked there for 13 years, but over time, competing viewpoints over the direction of the company resulted in Schwartz leaving. He started a new position in Voorheesville but grew increasingly dissatisfied with the long commute taking time away from his family. 

This was right around the time Schwartz linked up with Noah Chani, the owner of Grateful Threads, a similar vintage clothing store in Saratoga. 

Three years ago, Chani and Mariah, owner of Mariahfield – a local upstylist, started the Second Sunday Market. From May through October, on the second Sunday of every month, local vendors set up shop in Congress Park. 

This introduced Schwartz to the value of a physical place to sell his pieces. “When someone touches a garment, they create a connection. It’s not the same as when you’re looking through a listing on eBay. There’s a connection that’s made; there’s a conversation that’s had,” Shwartz said. 

In the three years of attending the Second Sunday Market, Shwartz’s collection ballooned from around 500 pieces to over 7,000 pieces and quickly engulfed his basement.

In a search for storage space, Schwartz stumbled upon his now business location at 49 Front Street. The space was very segmented before Schwartz moved in, but the owner allowed Schwartz to remodel the space. Within three months, Schwartz knocked down some walls, resurfaced the floor, and moved his clothes to shelves.  

He now works full-time for his business since its opening on May 21st.  

Upstate Retro Clothing is open Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. through 6 p.m.

TRF Board Member Michelle Keating Establishes $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge

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Michelle Keating (Meredith Woolford)

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announced that Board Member Michelle Keating has established a $25,000 matching gift challenge to support the organization’s Annual Appeal.

A respected business leader and philanthropist, Keating previously served as President and CEO of Alder Foods Inc. and as Chairwoman of Fisher House Boston. After decades of leadership and service, she was searching for a cause that aligned with her passion for creating meaningful change. She found that opportunity through the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s mission of caring for retired racehorses and transforming lives through its Second Chances Program.

Her introduction to the organization came during the TRF’s annual BBQ fundraiser in Saratoga Springs, where she heard firsthand from a graduate of the TRF’s Second Chances Program, a vocational training initiative that pairs incarcerated individuals with retired Thoroughbred racehorses.

Inspired by what she heard, Keating traveled to Ocala, Florida, to visit the TRF’s Second Chances Program at Lowell Correctional Facility. Seeing the program in action solidified her commitment.

“I knew I had so much more to give, and this path chose me,” said Keating.

As a longtime horse owner, Keating was already familiar with the responsibility of caring for Thoroughbreds after their racing careers end. What she discovered through the TRF was a mission that extends beyond equine welfare.

“The TRF demonstrates what is possible when compassion meets opportunity,” she said. “These horses receive the dignified care they deserve, while the people who care for them gain confidence, skills, and a renewed sense of purpose.”

To encourage additional support for the organization’s mission, Keating has pledged a $25,000 matching gift challenge. Beginning June 22, every dollar donated to the TRF Annual Appeal will be matched dollar-for-dollar until the full $25,000 challenge is met.

“Michelle’s passion for our mission was immediate and inspiring,” said Maggie Sweet, Executive Director of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. “She understands that our work is about both horses and people. Her leadership, vision, and generosity will help us continue providing lifetime care for retired Thoroughbreds while creating opportunities for transformation through our Second Chances Program.”