SCHENECTADY — With an eye towards developing new testing procedures for additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3-D printing, Innovative Test Solutions (ITS) announced it has hired Kevin McEvoy as the company’s General Manager.

McEvoy will oversee the company’s operations and lead the effort to expand the ITS business platform through the development of new testing methodologies to assist companies who are developing and using next generation manufacturing processes.

McEvoy has more than 20 years of experience with both General Electric and as a consultant creating, configuring, and improving industrial processes. McEvoy will lead the company’s efforts to develop new testing procedures for 3-D printed parts that are now widely used in the aerospace, power generation and automotive industries.

McEvoy has more than 20 years of experience working in a variety of roles for GE, including time spent working at GE Aviation, GE Power, the GE Global Research Coatings Laboratory, and the GE Global Research Materials Laboratory, in addition to being a consultant.

For more information visit its-inc.com

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County announced it has created a Director of Public Relations position and has selected Christine Rush, an experienced communications professional in the position.

Rush will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the presence of the county government departments and the business of the Board of Supervisors in the media, on social media, and other platforms. 

Rush has nearly two decades of public relations experience in both state and local government, most recently serving as Director of Communications for Saratoga County Clerk Craig A. Hayner.

“Christine brings with her invaluable experience in communicating with the public on behalf of government organizations,” said Supervisor Todd Kusnierz, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, in a statement. “We’re looking forward to having her enhance and develop our communications strategy so that we can share news of the county’s works and investments with residents.”

Rush previously served in the Saratoga County Clerk’s office, New York State Senate, NYS Office of General Services, NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, NYS Department of Labor, and the NYS Executive Chamber. 

“The last 15 years have been a blast, but we are really happy to be settled in our own building and under the same roof as Spa City Digital” said Publisher Chad Beatty. “At our disposal we have the weekly newspaper, high-end magazines, websites, a photo and video studio, social media deployment and management, website builders, copy writers, graphic designers and more.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Effective immediately, Saratoga Hospital has eased visitation restrictions, allowing most patients to have two visitors at a time from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Under the new rules: Visitors may enter the hospital only through the Main Lobby entrance on Church Street and the Emergency Department entrance on Myrtle Street. All visitors must wear an approved mask at all times while inside the hospital. (No bandanas, neck gaiters or buffs, or masks with exhalation valves.) Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with only two visitors at a time. Visitors must be 12 or older.

Separate guidelines have been established for the Emergency Department, Mental Health Unit, Mother/Baby Unit, Radiation Oncology Center and Surgical Services. Compassionate exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Visitors who have a fever, cough, headache, runny nose, diarrhea or other symptoms of an infectious or acute illness, or are on mandatory isolation or mandatory quarantine, will not be allowed in the hospital.

“These new rules bring visitors back to Saratoga Hospital, a change made possible by our community’s vaccination rates and progress in keeping COVID-19 positivity levels below 1%,” said Dr. Richard Falivena, vice president and chief medical and physician integration officer at Saratoga Hospital.

The new visitation rules apply only to the hospital at 211 Church St. If you will be accompanying a patient to another Saratoga Hospital facility and have questions about visitation, please call the office ahead of time.

More detailed information is available at www.SaratogaHospital.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Healthy Living Market and Café welcomes John Akots to its team as director of marketing. Akots will lead communications and marketing efforts for each of Healthy Living’s three locations, and will be based out of Saratoga Springs.

Akots comes to Healthy Living with an extensive background in the grocery and independent retailer industry with over 25 years of experience leading creative teams — including eight years as the director of creative services for Price Chopper/Market 32 and the flagship Market Bistro location in Latham.

Akots’ recent experience also includes director of marketing for Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany.

Healthy Living Market and Café is an independent retailer of local, organic and natural foods with stores located in South Burlington and Williston, VT and Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit healthylivingmarket.com. 

LAKE GEORGE — The LIDS has opened at The Outlets at Lake George.  At over 1,000 square feet, the center’s newest store carries MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAA officially licensed gear in a wide variety of styles. Its selection features snapbacks, dad hats, flex fits and knits of popular brands. 

The Outlets at Lake George is a 102,000 square foot outlet center serving the Greater Capital Region and is located at 1424 State Route 9, Lake George.

For more information visit www.loc8nearme.com/new-york/lake-george/maidenform/3282378

LAKE GEORGE — Chad Rabinovitz, former Producing Artistic Director of Adirondack Theatre Festival, announces his newest venture: The Candy Space, an innovative space-themed sweets destination at French Mountain Commons Outlets. 

With an in-store candy launch system, The Candy Space takes retail to uncharted territory.  Customers can fill a space pouch with a selection of 180 bulk candy items.  Then using the launch panel, they will send their purchase soaring into the star-filled ceiling and throughout the store, safely landing at the checkout counter.  Little ones can even choose a plush toy and turn their new stuffed animal into an astronaut (with the flight wings to prove it).

“In theatre, I strive to give people an experience they can’t get anywhere else,” Rabinovitz said, in  a statement. “I’m on the same mission with The Candy Space.  I want this experience to be something truly unique and memorable for families. What could be more memorable than launching your own candy or stuffed animal in a rocket ship?” 

With a selection of over 1,000 candies, The Candy Space is filled with everything from nostalgic favorites and a large assortment of curated chocolates, to hard-to-find International candies and cocktail inspired gummy bears (think Buzz-ed Aldrins).

The one-of-a-kind shop also features an array of space toys and plush, and merchandise of astronomical proportions.  An e-commerce site is in the works to sell the store’s signature candy-filled rockets and a variety of Candy Flight Boxes for gift-giving. 

French Mountain Commons and the Log Jam Outlet Center are located at 1439 State Route 9 in Lake George.  For more information, visit www.fmcljo.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation is accepting grant applications for the 2021 grant cycle. The Foundation exists to support charitable and public benefit organizations whose mission is the betterment of quality of life, health and welfare of Saratoga County residents.

To qualify for a grant, organizations must be classified as a not-for-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service and applicants must carry out services and activities that benefit residents of Saratoga County. Activities that address problem gambling, support youth, senior citizens, recreation, arts and community are given priority.

Grant applications must be postmarked by July 23, 2021. The Foundation Board will meet on August 9 to discuss grant requests and all applicants will be notified by August 27 as to the status of their application. Grants will be awarded in early September 2021.

Grant applications can be downloaded online at saratogacasinohotelfoundation org. Grant requests can also be submitted via email to TConnolly@SaratogaCountyNY.gov or mailed to Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, Casino Hotel Foundation, 40 McMaster St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Due to a nationwide Tyson Foods Inc. chicken recall for possible listeria, Stewart’s Shops is recalling the following products. If customers have purchased any of the following products, they may return them for a full refund or exchange. 

Stewart’s Now & Then Entree’s: Chicken Riggies 12oz with best by dates of Sept. 9 2021, Sept. 19 2021. Chicken Alfredo 11oz with best by dates of Aug 24 2021, Sept. 12 2021, Sept. 25 2021, Sept. 30 2021.  Frozen Tyson Chicken: any package of Tyson Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Breast Strips 22oz 

Customers who purchased any of the items listed above are urged to return them to their local Stewart’s Shops for a full refund.  Customers with questions may contact Stewart’s Consumer Affairs Department at 518-581-1200 ext. 2130, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jacqualine C. Lombardo opened Lombardo Law in May, a law practice with a focus on family law and criminal defense matters. 

After four-and-a-half years as Executive Director of Support Ministries, Inc., an Albany based supportive housing program for homeless individuals with chronic health conditions, Lombardo says her passion for advocacy in the courtroom became so apparent that opening her own practice was the best and right next step. 

“My opinion on being a lawyer is that it is one of the most important professions one can practice. As an attorney, we hold people’s life-outcomes in our hands,” Lombardo said, in a statement. “We can change the trajectory of the future of communities, states and government. We are the fighters of justice and so our responsibility is just that.” 

Lombardo graduated Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School in 2013. While a student attorney with the Access to Justice Clinic, she provided two terms of legal representation to indigent persons in family law matters, externship with ACLU Hawaii in its legislative intern program and completed two legal research papers addressing the Violence Against Women’s Act and its application to immigrants and the Constitutional implications of the 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th Amendment on those involved in child abuse and neglect proceedings. She currently sits on the Attorney for Children Panel in Saratoga County. 

Lombardo Law is located at 100 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. For more information, email jclombardoesq@gmail.com or call 518-505-6998.