By Susan Elise Campbell

Organic growth of their flagship practice in Clifton Park has prompted Doctors Alan and Lisa Knott to open a second location of Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital at 92 East Avenue, Suite 201 in the heart of Saratoga Springs. 

The husband and wife team celebrated February 24th with a ribbon cutting attended by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and the Capital Region Chamber. 

The couple established their practice in 2015 after relocating from northeast Ohio with their two young children, Dr. Alan said. Dr. Lisa is from Burnt Hills and he said the family has been “five minutes away from the grandparents” ever since.

Dr. Dayna Jodzio, a native Saratogian, was hired six months ago to get acquainted with the practice before settling in full-time as chief veterinarian at the new location. She diagnoses and oversees all of the cases there. The Knotts will divide their time between Clifton Park and Saratoga, Dr. Knott said.

“Saratoga County has been perfect for us,” he  said. “Pet parents in this area are always looking for the best medicine, and that’s what we are looking to provide.”

The Knotts came from a large practice with six locations and he said when they relocated and set up in Clifton Park, they intended to remain family owned and locally operated. Their business plan did not necessarily include multiple locations.

Saratoga National Golf Club opened Friday, April 11, marking its 25th season as one of the premier golf destinations in the Northeast.

“The golf course emerged from winter in great condition,” said Peter Tavares, Vice President of Golf Services. “and our grounds crews continue to upgrade the aesthetics of our fairways, bridges and golf car paths.”

A range of new amenities and conveniences will enhance the golfing experience this year. Players may now reserve tee times up to 90 days in advance using our automated online booking system. They can also enter their preferences for playing days/times and receive text or phone notifications when slots matching their criteria become available.

A new fleet of high-performance golf cars with Pace GPS technology will be rolled out for the 2025 season. The EZ GO golf cars offer better visibility and reliability. The Pace GPS provides golfers with hole insights such as pin location, distance-to-hole and green heat maps. Pace enables us to mark pin positions to within one meter of an actual location.

During a special celebration recently members of Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) and NBT Bank celebrated the release of the United States Mint’s Juliette Gordon Low quarter, part of the fourth and final year of the American Women Quarters Program.

 “The significance of honoring our Girl Scouts founder in this manner is not lost on any of us. We’re grateful to the U.S. Mint for this recognition,” said Brenda Episcopo, CEO of GSNENY. “Most importantly, our Girl Scouts can see that the values we hold and the lessons we live are respected and important in today’s society. We are proud not just because our founder is being honored, but also because it is a reflection on the good that Girl Scouts does for our members and our communities.”

The American Women Quarters Program highlights trailblazing women from across the country who have left a lasting impact on American history through their contributions to civil rights, public service, science, the arts and more. Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912. What began as a small group of 18 girls has since grown into a global sisterhood of approximately 2.5 million members.

 “As the bank that proudly supports the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, we are honored to present the new Juliette Gordon Low quarter,” said Sarah Halliday, NBT Bank President of Commercial Banking. “Juliette Gordon Low’s legacy is a testament to the power of vision, courage and determination. As we celebrate her contributions, we are reminded of the importance of inspiring and empowering young girls to achieve great things.”

By LEE COLEMAN

The Romeo Auto Group has moved into the Saratoga Springs market with the purchase of Saratoga Subaru and Saratoga Ford, both located just off Northway Exit 15.

“We are super excited to add Subaru to our dealerships,” said Mike Romeo, who will be dealer principal of the two dealerships purchased from the Mackey Auto Group on March 24.

The transaction comes just three months after Romeo Auto Group bought Whiteman Chevrolet on Dix Avenue in Glens Falls, now called Romeo Chevrolet.

The Romeo Auto Group has dealerships in Glens Falls, South Glens Falls and Queensbury as well as five dealerships in Kingston operated by Mike’s older brother Joe Romeo.

Mike Romeo said the group currently has a Ford dealership in Kingston but did not have a Subaru dealership. The auto group owns Romeo Toyota on Broad Street in Glens Falls, Carriage Traders on Saratoga Road in South Glens Falls, and the Romeo Auto Outlet on Quaker Road in Queensbury.