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Month: November 2021

New Eagle Crest Golf Club Owners Plan To Expand Services, Entice Customers All Year

Posted onNovember 14, 2021
From left, new owners Scott Battiste and David Battiste stand with director of golf John Peterson at the Eagle Crest Golf Club in Clifton Park.
©2021 Saratoga Photographer.com

By Jennifer Farnsworth

Eagle Crest Golf Club  on Route 146A in Clifton Parkis under new ownership.

Scott Battiste has taken over the business. He has been a part of the golf course since the age of 15. He said seeing his lifelong dream come true feels a bit surreal.

“I started at the course at the age of 15, and since then have always been here in some capacity. I’ve been the head pro for the past five seasons. I think getting involved as an owner is a good decision for everyone, and I am so happy to be where I am,” said Battiste.

The new ownership became official in September when the Battiste Group and Galvez Group purchased the course for around $2.3 million. Battiste said they are already in the process of renovating the property, including the addition of a patio with firepits, golf simulators, and an expanded bar.

They expect to have the bar and restaurant area done by February, with much of the additional work completed by April.

“We are excited to add simulators and transform the bar into more of a sports pub feeling where people will want to come and spend time here year round. We are retouching any surface that needs to be updated or repaired. We are starting with the first-floor areas and then working our way up,” said Battiste.

Eagle Crest is a public golf course with daily fees only.

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Plans Proceed For Project That Will Expand YMCA And Create New Senior Center Home

Posted onNovember 14, 2021
This is a rendering of the 17,000-square-foot addition to the Saratoga Regional YMCA that will become the new home for the Saratoga Senior Center.
Courtesy Saratoga YMCA

The Saratoga Regional YMCA has obtained initial city approval to proceed with a 17,000-square-foot addition to its Saratoga Springs Branch that will become the new home of the Saratoga Senior Center.

Construction of the facility is likely to begin in the spring, officials said.

The Y expansion and collaboration with the Senior Center will allow each organization to expand upon programming geared toward older adults, and provide cross programming that will engage and serve more seniors than either organization can serve on their own, according to the YMCA.

The collaboration is being made possible by a $2 million anonymous charitable gift that will allow the Senior Center to occupy its new space on the YMCA campus rent free. The organizations would conduct capital campaigns to seek additional donor support for the project.

In addition, the Senior Center is launching a market analysis/feasibility study in preparation of the new facility. The analysis, conducted by Camoin and Associates, will identify in-demand and viable programming for the space, including needs of seniors, potential commercial uses, and space for revenue driving businesses that would benefit seniors and YMCA members.

Officials said funding for the feasibility study is being supported by an Empire State Development grant, recommended by the Capital Region Economic Development Council as part of the state’s Regional Council initiative.

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Minogue’s Beverage Center Business Now Owned And Operated By Saratoga Eagle

Posted onNovember 14, 2021
Minogue’s Beverage Center was sold to brothers Jeff and Paul Vukelic, owners of Saratoga Eagle.

By Christine Graf

Less than one month after celebrating the 100th anniversary of Minogue’s Beverage Center, owner John Minogue sold his business to  brothers Jeff and Paul Vukelic, owners of Saratoga Eagle.

The decision to sell was a difficult one for Minogue, and Jeff first approached him about purchasing the business about 16 months ago.

“When I was first approached by Jeff about the possibility, I was in a position where I really didn’t have a succession plan but I wasn’t totally committed to selling the business at that time,” said Minogue. “It ended up making a lot of sense to me. Selling my business after having been in it myself for fifty-five years was a personal thing for me. There’s a lot of family history, and I’ve had some emotional feelings about the business leaving the family but there really weren’t any options for me.”

Minogue and Vukelic have known each other for many years, and Minogue’s has been one of Saratoga Eagle’s largest customers. Minogue and the Vukelic brothers have much in common, and both operate family businesses that were established by their bootlegger grandfathers in the 1920s.

“I know the business will be well taken care by selling to Jeff,” said Minogue. “They are a class operation.”

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Saratoga County Chamber Expands ‘Save Our Locals’ Program To Include Nonprofit Groups

Posted onNovember 14, 2021

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has extended its Save Our Locals $20.21 campaign and will now accept donations to participating Saratoga County nonprofit organizations.

“As we head into the giving season, we’re expanding the reach and impact of Save Our Locals $20.21 by inviting residents and out-of-town visitors to make donations of $20.21 or more to participating non-profits throughout the County,” said Todd Shimkus, president, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “Your donation will now make you eligible for entry into Save Our Locals $20.21 for a chance to win one of a variety of $100 gift cards.”

Launched in mid-October, Save Our Locals $20.21 is the second iteration of the Save Our Locals campaign initially begun by the Chamber during the height of COVID-19 in 2020. Ideated out of a need to counteract COVID-19 restrictions that severely impacted the county’s economy, Save Our Locals aims to help economic recovery across Saratoga County.

Now, people are not only encouraged to make purchases at locally owned businesses but to also make donations to non-profit organizations rooted in the Saratoga County community.

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Personnel Briefs: November 2021

Posted onNovember 14, 2021

First New York Federal Credit Union announced that Michael McGuire has joined its team as the vice president of IT operations and support services.

McGuire will provide oversight of the credit union transactional process systems, support member services to include core processing, real estate and commercial lending, debit and credit card services, and electronic services. He will also be responsible for timely completion and accuracy of operational and project related tasks and functions.

He will work to ensure complete and accurate maintenance of documentation, procedures, logs, reports and monitor processes to ensure desired results and performance. He will assist with refinement of current systems and processes, and develop a familiarity of knowledge network structure, security, and technical processes and interfaces.

His experience includes Northeast Association Management as director of technical operations, and the Whitney Young Health Center as the chief information officer.

McGuire received his Bachelor in Science in Information Technology and Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Dr. David Mobarek and Dr. Yasmin Mohamed have joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Primary Care – Wilton. The practice now has 14 providers who see patients of all ages.

Also, Dr. Jennifer Bayron, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, has joined Saratoga Hospital Center for Breast Care.

Mobarek came to Saratoga Hospital after a residency in family medicine at Ellis Medicine in Schenectady. A graduate of New York’s Stony Brook University, Mobarek earned his medical degree from American University of Antigua College of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Prior to joining Saratoga Hospital, Mohamed practiced family medicine for five years at Northwell Health on Long Island, where she also served as a regional medical director.

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Jenna Lord Is The New Director Of Nursing At Wesley Health Care Center In Saratoga

Posted onNovember 14, 2021
Jenna Lord has been appointed director of nursing at Wesley Health Care Center.
Courtesy The Wesley Community

The Wesley Community announced that Jenna Lord has been appointed director of nursing at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs.

Lord is responsible for leading and supervising the nursing staff and overseeing the care provided to residents at the Wesley Health Care Center. She has extensive health care experience and previously served as assistant director of Nursing at Wesley Health Care Center.

“We are pleased to see Jenna expand her role on the leadership team at The Wesley Community,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community. “Her skills and experience make her a valuable asset to the many residents we serve. Under her guidance and leadership, our nursing services will continue to grow and meet the needs of all those who call Wesley Health Care Center home.”

Lord will work closely with Wesley administrators to develop policies and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work place while also bringing forth new clinical opportunities.

“I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Director of Nursing at Wesley Health Care Center,” Lord said. “I look forward to continuing to work with our dedicated staff to care for Wesley’s residents and will strive to make a difference amongst our team and the residents we serve at The Wesley Community.”

Lord has been an active member of the Wesley Health Care Center team since 2008 where she previously worked as both a licensed practical nurse and as a resident nurse unit coordinator. In her various roles at the senior care facility, officials said Lord has been an enthusiastic leader who puts great emphasis on hands-on leadership and providing quality of care and services.

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Fred Astaire Dance Studios In Saratoga Regroups, Relocates After The Pandemic

Posted onNovember 14, 2021
Owners of Fred Astaire Dance Studios and other dignitaries gathered for a ribbon cutting at the 3257 Route 9 facility in Saratoga Springs.
Courtesy Capital Region Chamber

The pandemic brought many challenges to many people, but for Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS) in Saratoga, it was an opportunity to relocate and re-open in a bigger and better space.

The Capital Region Chamber and studio owners Elizabeth and Grey Masko celebrated the new location with a ribbon cutting event in September, with Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and National Ballroom Dance Champion Joan Regan Hayner.

The new location on Route 9 offers a performance space three times as large as before, fostering even more growth, according to the studio. As people are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, FADS offers a safe environment for dancers of all ages and abilities to learn about the benefits of ballroom and Latin dancing and how it can help improve mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

“We are so excited about our new location, and everything we’ll be able to offer to the community,” said the Maskos. “We look forward to the children’s classes we’ll be offering in the spring and hope that our current students enjoy the new space for years to come.”

The Maskos also announced a new offering to help share the benefits of dancing with a wider audience. The studio will offer children’s classes beginning next spring.

“Dancing is not an activity just for older generations, and the same benefits that help hone cognitive function, foster respect for a partner, and encourage body positivity, are all elements of growth that can begin at an early age, as well as continue in the golden years,” they said.

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Marc Conner Is Inaugurated As The Eighth President Of Skidmore College In Saratoga

Posted onNovember 14, 2021
Marc C. Conner was inaugurated as the eighth Skidmore College president in an Oct. 16 ceremony that took place at the Arthur Zankel Music Center.
Courtesy Skidmore College

Skidmore College recently celebrated the inauguration of Marc C. Conner as the school’s eighth president at the Arthur Zankel Music Center.

A combination of in-person and virtual events were held to mark this time-honored tradition that recognizes the college’s academic mission, proud history and its future.

Conner became the eighth president of Skidmore College in July but his ceremonial installation had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An innovative leader of interdisciplinary academic programs, a longtime advocate of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and a widely published professor of English, he came to Skidmore following 24 years at Washington and Lee University in Virginia.

In his inaugural address, Conner called for a “daring education” that prepares graduates to lead lives of consequence.

Conner outlined a vision for the college’s future with community at its heart and the liberal arts as a force for innovation and change.

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Saratoga National Bank And Trust Co. Opens New Wilton Branch Near Northway Exit 15

Posted onNovember 14, 2021
Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co. opened a new branch office in Wilton. It offers full banking services, including ATM, drive-in, lobby and expanded parking.
Courtesy Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co.

Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co. has opened a new full-service branch office at 3025 Route 50 in the Wilton Square shopping plaza (near Target), just off Northway Exit 15.

With over 3,000 square feet of office space, the office will provide a modern banking environment for customers, officials said.

It offers full banking services, including ATM, drive-in, lobby and expanded parking. Additional teller access, offices and conference room space will provide an improved overall customer experience, right in the middle of the busy Wilton shopping district.

The location replaces two smaller offices on Jones and Ballard roads.

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Cosmic Cape Comics Opens In Saratoga Springs Offering Numerous Collectables

Posted onNovember 14, 2021
Mike Miller opened Cosmic Cape Comics at 9 Hampstead Place in Saratoga Springs. The store carries a large variety of comic books, board games, trading card games and more.
©2021 Saratoga Photographer.com

By Christine Graf

After working in information technology for 23 years, Mike Miller was laid off from a local tech company during the pandemic.

His unexpected layoff prompted him to pursue his dream of opening a comic book store. In September, he opened Cosmic Cape Comics at 9 Hampstead Place in Saratoga Springs. The store is located in The Springs, a luxury apartment and commercial complex located off of Weibel Avenue.

Cosmic Cape Comics carries a large variety of comic books, role playing and board games, trading card games, and collectibles.

“COVID gave me the opportunity to explore a new career,” he said. “I’ve been passionate about comic books for a quite a long time. In the basement of our house in Wilton, I had probably 60,000 comic books.”

Miller’s interest in comic books began when he was living and working in Chicago, a city with many comic books stores. He started reading mainstream comic books and attending comic book conventions.

“I started meeting a lot of comic book artists and writers, especially the independent guys trying to break into the industry and publish their own comic books,” he said. “I started realizing how much more there was out there beyond the mainstream comic books. That’s when I started getting into independent comic books. It broadened my horizons in the comic book field.”

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