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November 2008 Archives
John “Marty” Martin Shea, Sr.
The debate over a new public safety building in the City of Saratoga Springs could potentially come to an end after three separate developers presented their plans to reshape the city’s downtown area on Friday, Nov. 21.
History is very much alive in Galway.
A few weeks ago when I switched my calendar from October to November, I was incredibly frustrated when I realized that in no time at all the holidays would be upon us.
Man accused of assault in YMCA locker room sentenced to three months in jail
Prior to the proposed budget cuts by Gov. David Paterson, the Saratoga Spa State Park along with parks throughout the Capital District Region were expecting more than $12 million under the 2008-09 state budget to complete much needed renovations and plan out future improvements.
In the category, No Brainers, I hereby state emphatically that the South Broadway Thoroughbred sculpture park as put forth by respected horseman Dennis Brida — must come into being.
Laurie Rickson and Jane Hughes had been working next door to each other on Church Street for over a year before they decided to combine efforts for event planning and design.
For a one-stop day at the spa, Sanctuary Spa has everything their clients need to look and feel their best.
For those who grew up reading the popular Laura Ingalls Wilder books they will have the opportunity to see one of the series’ most beloved stories come to life this winter when the Home Made Theatre (HMT) hosts James DeVita's adaptation of Wilder's “A Little House Christmas.”
The Saratoga Rowing Association at Saratoga Springs High School celebrated the achievements of five of its senior members on Tuesday, Nov. 18, as they signed on early to join five different Division I universities where they will continue their rowing careers as freshmen in college.
There has been a lot of discussion lately about DEC’s lack of funds and the need for new, added or increased income streams.
It has taken awhile for the new Saratoga Springs City Council to find an effort they could unite behind, but after Gov. David Paterson proposed cutting video lottery terminal (VLT) aid to the city last week, the five member council headed to Albany Tuesday to lobby for the funds on behalf of the city.
By summer 2009, the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion will have a new face in time for racing season.
With an eye towards a greener, more energy-efficient and self-sustaining community, Supervisor Joanne Yepsen invited the public to join her in the first meeting of the new Sustainable Saratoga Task Force on Monday, Nov. 17.
Court upholds cop killers guilty plea
In last week’s edition, we featured a story on Bishop Arnold Byrd of the Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America.
With the possible loss of VLT aid for the city of Saratoga Springs in 2009, Commissioner of Finance Kenneth Ivins brought residents up-to-date on where the city is currently at in terms of its 2009 budget and offered residents the opportunity to voice their opinion on what the council should do about the budget, prior to Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Locals who have brought conventions and tourism to Saratoga Springs over the past year were honored Wednesday during the 12th annual Hometown Heroes Thanksgiving reception by the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau.
With rising costs of tuition and books, college can seem like merely a dream to some students today.
Harriet Clara (Guiles) Flanagan
Rev. Alfred Aloysius Sieradski
Dominick Albert Stoffolano
Michael L. “Mickey” Brown
Gladys Alberta (Hake) Nelson
Whoa! Here come the holidays.
Pies, puddings!, and TURKEYS!, Chicks, raisins, and nuts!!!!
It has been more than four decades since the Beatles first arrived in the United States to make their legendary appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and since that night, their mark on American music and culture still remains powerful to this day.
The Grateful Dead performed more than 2,300 concerts throughout three decades of live performance, but the sound of a band that was cultivated through the guitar playing of Jerry Garcia ceased to exist for years after his death until a group of musicians/Deadheads formed a tribute band called The Dark Star Orchestra in 1997.
Sports, apart from being a form of competition and a showcase of physical talent, are also a way to create friendships and relationships that can last a lifetime.
When I was in Kentucky last month, Synergy Investments was putting a lot of energy into improving the entrance to the Fasig-Tipton sales facility on Newtown Pike in Lexington.
Bishop Arnold Byrd never expected he’d come to Saratoga.
Throughout many parts of the world a majority of people live in poverty.
After serving four years in the United States Navy and taking part in countless veteran services over the past 50 years, Saratoga Springs resident Eugene Corsale was named Veteran of the Year by the New York State Military Heritage Institute.
Local group announces new home for women veterans
More than a week has passed since the end of the presidential election, and I have a confession to make.
As many facets of Saratoga County are feeling the effects of New York State’s budget cuts, Mount McGregor Correctional Facility in Wilton will also see cutbacks in dormitories and officer positions.
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new service to help adults get back into the work force.
Fans of the Albany-based Wolberg Electrical Supply Co. no longer need to make the trip down the Northway with the opening of their third location in Saratoga Springs.
In response to the deepening fiscal crisis that is currently crippling New York State, Gov. David Paterson announced a new list of proposed budget cuts to state programs and municipalities in order to stop the inflating deficit on Wednesday.
There’s a lot a talk going around today about older citizens having to postpone retirement or go back to work after retirement because of current economic conditions.
Not only are the Holidays a time to reflect on our Saviour’s birth but is a wonderful time when families get together, to reunite, to enjoy each other, and to catch up on past happenings that they may not have been able to do otherwise.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is often thought to exist only in children with fidgety limbs and unsettling attention spans.
When I was growing up, I knew what “home” felt like.
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, the time crunch for Holiday decorating both inside and out is officially on.
So you can see just fine and that means you don’t need to worry about getting your eyes examined, right?
While now is the time for high school seniors to be sending out college applications, Ballston Spa Central School District is making efforts to get their students to be thinking about careers long before their senior year.
There are so many variations of “slaw” that it boggles the mind—and the taste buds.
It has been little more than a year since the Sarah Pedinotti Band released their album, City Bird, and now after a period in which the band has seen the introduction of a new member Chris Kyle (guitar) and the loss of long-time member Dave Payette (keys) the group is back with a new name and a self-titled album.
Local singer/songwriter JT Maple is a musician on the rise.
During his junior year, former Ballston Spa High School student Mike McDonough joined his school’s wrestling team.
Without fans there is no racing, no need for racetracks and the breeding industry all but disappears, and yet the fans are the only arm of the industry without viable representation in issues concerning racing.
If you look at the definition of a barn in the dictionary, it says “a farm building for sheltering harvested crops, livestock, wagons, etc.”
One of the most unlikely candidates in American history, Barack Obama, shattered the last color barrier in U.S. politics Tuesday to become the first African-American elected president.
As times change, historic sites can come and go.
This past summer there were growing concerns over how New Yorkers were going to fill their gas tanks and heat their homes this winter.
Gillibrand, McDonald and Jordan win local races
When thinking of war veterans, it wasn’t common to think of women in earlier times, but with two modern wars taking place involving our nation, modern times have women soldiers standing alongside of men on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Even though they aren’t legally allowed to vote yet, students in area schools joined in the political hype and took part in a mock election at Saratoga Springs City School District and Ballston Spa Central School District.
As technology is constantly changing and the Internet is becoming more accessible to people, print editions of paid daily local newspapers are seeing their circulations dropping, according to a report from the Audit Bureau of Circulation released Monday.
Now that we’ve had our first winter storm (such as it was) it’s time to start thinking about hunkering down.
Rosemary (Duval) Misurelli
It’s a well-known fact that the favorite food of our President elect is from Italian Fiesta Pizzeria in Hyde Park, Ill.
Driving down Eureka Ave., past a dead-end sign, one doesn’t expect to see much more than the pretty houses that make up Saratoga Springs.
Hank Marler, owner and operator of Hank's Quality Flooring, was at his shop early on Saturday before opening hours to meet with me and to pass around flyers for his son's band, Center of Detention.
For most people, the thought of living out our childhood dreams seems to be nothing more than fantasy.
The Mimosa Gallery in Saratoga Springs will be hosting the work of local painter Takeyce Walter in an art show titled “Quiet Beauty” from Nov. 5 through Dec. 28.
Warren Buffett says, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”
The Section II Class C Wuper Bowl will be decided tonight (Friday, Nov. 7), when the undefeated Schuylerville High School Black Horses take on Watervliet to crown the champion.
It has been a quiet year…..and that’s a good thing.
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