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Space At 5 Caroline St. In Saratoga Being Transformed Into New Bar Called ‘Lucy’s’

Posted onMay 16, 2021May 17, 2021
A bar called Lucy’s is scheduled to open in mid-June at 5 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs.

By Susan Elise Campbell

A new bar called Lucy’s is on a fast track to open in mid-June at 5 Caroline St. in Saratoga Springs, according to co-owner Zach VanEarden.

As recently as only eight months ago, VanEarden had never even imagined owning a retail business in his native city.

VanEarden received a call from his long-time friend and restaurateur Kelsey Whalen, owner of Whole Harvest, a downtown Saratoga Springs establishment that was located at 5 Caroline St. Whalen was preparing to relocate that business to 419 Broadway, and did so in April.

Whalen suggested the idea of opening the bar.

VanEarden owns and operates VanEarden Brothers Painting LLC with his brother Ben. A painter for more than 15 years, VanEarden started the company in 2018 after leaving the Marine Corps and a year-long deployment in Japan, returning to the area with his fiancée, Lucy Rivas, to be closer to his aging parents.

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Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union Opens Branch, Adds Services, In Ballston Spa

Posted onApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021
Don Denofio and Megan Armstrong of Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union.
©2021 SaratogaPhotographer.com

By Jill Nagy

Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union has opened a new office in Ballston Spa and added new services, including  a new mortgage service division.

The Ballston Spa office opened in February. The new branch is located at 444 Geyser Road, at the intersection of Geyser and Roland Street, in the center of the town of Milton.

The Geyser Road office is a full-service branch, including a drive-through window, a 24-hour ATM and an Interactive Teller Machine (ITM).

The new office is a single-story, red brick building with 2,500 square of space. Interior renovations were completed by Munter Enterprises Inc. of Middle Grove. Work began in December and was completed in February.

This is the credit union’s second location; the first is at 23 Division Street in Saratoga Springs.

The ITM is an enhanced ATM. On the system, a customer can get a staff person, live, on a  video screen by pressing a “help” button. The ITM hours will be longer than regular branch hours, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

While an ATM is intended for cash withdrawals, balance inquiries and transfers, customers can call up an ITM online teller for deposits, credit card payments, loan payments, as well as questions.

The new machine has not yet gotten much of a workout, according to Megan Armstrong, chief operations officer for the credit union, because “members are coming in the front door to see the new building and say hello.”

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‘Little Market At 5 Points’ Serves Customers Inside, Online And Through Take-Out Window

Posted onApril 19, 2021April 20, 2021
Business partners Michele Morris and Jim Morris (not related) opened the Little Market at 5 Points in Saratoga Springs at 42 Park Place in late March.

By Jennifer Farnsworth

The Little Market at 5 Points in Saratoga Springs is now open on the city’s east side.

Business partners Michele Morris and Jim Morris are not related. They opened the store at 42 Park Place in late March and they are ready to serve the community they love.

The new owners say the “quintessential” corner store deli is more than a place to grab a quick bite to eat. Michele and Jim said they are “refreshed, re-imagined and ready to bring you delicious eats, everyday conveniences, thoughtful gifts and fast and friendly service.”

The new store is on a site that was a deli and market for many years.

“It is with gratitude that we continue in the spirit of those who came before us,” said Jim Morris. “We look forward to getting to know you and your families over a warm breakfast sandwich and cappuccino, a hotdog, or a deli sandwich made your way.”

The Little Market at 5 Points is a place with many necessities, including milk, fresh produce, candy bars, ice cream, craft beers and hard seltzers. It also has a gift shop with items like dish towels, speciality soaps and artwork.

Michele Morris said  they have 10 employees ready to serve people inside the store and through a take-out window.

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Food At Spice Malabar Restaurant In Clifton Park Influenced By North And South India

Posted onApril 19, 2021April 20, 2021
Spice Malabar, 7 Southside Drive, opened in The Shops at Village Plaza on March 16. The owners also operate Karavalli of Latham, also an Indian restaurant. ©2021 SaratogaPhotographer.com

A new Indian restaurant is open in Clifton Park.

Spice Malabar, 7 Southside Drive, opened in The Shops at Village Plaza on March 16.

The owners also operate  Karavalli of Latham, also an Indian restaurant.

The cuisine at Spice Malabar is influenced by  the flavors of north and south Indian.

Vince George, chef and owner of Spice Malabar, said North Indian cuisine includes dishes and breads cooked in the tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. Traditionally, meats and vegetables slowly cook in tomato, onion, and tree nut-based sauces, which are seasoned to each dish.

South Indian cuisine brings together the cuisines of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Mangalore and Goa with a range of healthy dishes.

Seafood is at the heart of Spice Malabar’s menu, which also includes poultry, game and vegetarian selections.

Visitors to Spice Malabar can experience a  lunch buffet that includes tandoor, vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian specialties.  Convenient take-out lunch box specials and other à la carte menu options are also offered mid-day.

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KPM Restoration Outgrows Saratoga Facility, Moves Into New Warehouse, Offices In Malta

Posted onApril 19, 2021April 20, 2021
Jamie Kennedy is the owner of KPM Restoration. The company repairs water damage, does mold remediation and other commercial cleaning through the region.

By Jill Nagy

KPM Restoration, a company that cleans up and repairs premises after fires, floods and other disasters, moved in January to a new facility in Malta.

It consists of a large warehouse and 12 offices. It replaces a facility at 211 Maple St. in Saratoga Springs.

The company is still in the process of moving out of the Saratoga Springs location, according to business owner Jamie Kennedy. Only six years old, KPM outgrew its former quarters, he said.

The company is on-call 24 hours a day and, all 13 of its trucks are kept busy, said Kennedy. The company repairs damages from water pipe bursts, fixes other water damage, does mold  remediation and commercial cleaning .

A large part of the business these days involves COVID-19 cases. Kennedy said the company has done more than 200 COVID cleanups, which include cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing. As a community service, they have done several free clean-ups for schools and firehouses.

Kennedy came to the area from Milbrook, a downstate town near Poughkeepsie, where he had three businesses, a property management company (Kennedy Property Management), a landscaping service and a tree service. He sold them all and moved north.

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Matt Snyder Follows Grandfather’s Footsteps, Handcrafting Brooms With 1800s’ Equipment

Posted onApril 19, 2021April 20, 2021
Matt Snyder makes brooms in the family tradition at Snyder’s Brooms in Saratoga.

By Christine Graf

Matt Snyder is proud to call himself a second generation broom maker.

His grandparents, George and Ann Snyder, started making brooms in the 1970s after purchasing several pieces of 19th century broom-making equipment at an auction. Matt began working in their broom shop, Snyder’s Brooms, when he was 8 and also traveled with them to arts and crafts fairs where they sold their products.

“I love the brooms and started collecting them when I was adult,” said 34-year-old Snyder. “As soon as I started to see my grandparents get older, I realized that when they stop doing this, that Snyder’s Brooms will no longer exist. I can’t let that happen. I’m doing this to keep it going.”

For that reason, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when much of the world was shut down, Snyder decided the timing was perfect to establish Snyder’s Handmade Brooms of Saratoga. He started making brooms out of his home and sold them at the Farmer’s Market.

“It was a hit. I ended up selling about 300 brooms last year, and it just started to expand. It went full tilt from there,” said Snyder who works full-time in sales.

“The demand is there because it’s something you can’t get anywhere else in the world. There are some broom makers out there, but they don’t make brooms like we make. The dyed broom corn and the braiding makes them unique. They are functional pieces of art and will last a lifetime.

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Business Report: Interesting Time For Real Estate Transactions

Posted onApril 19, 2021April 20, 2021
Joan Taub is a Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Saratoga Springs.
©2021 SaratogaPhotographer.com

By Joan Taub

What’s going on in real estate? That’s the question everyone asks when they learn I’m a Realtor.   

People want to know if it’s a buyer’s market, a seller’s market. They want to know what the interest rates are. Are there any “deals”? How long does it take to close? What’s my house worth?

Because no one has an accurate crystal ball, the answers  to those questions can change moment to moment. The information provided is always just a “snapshot in time.”

So, what is happening in real estate and, more specifically, what’s happening with real estate in Saratoga County? If you’re a seller, it’s great. If you’re a buyer, it’s a bit less great.

The basic reason is that there is so little inventory, all the buyers are vying for the same place.

Realtors usually price properties based upon similar properties, similar features, similar schools, the competition and the condition.  There is a process to determine a price range  where a house may sell and where it should be appraised by a bank. Most houses in today’s market have been priced via a method using historic data.

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Whole Harvest Moves From Caroline Street To Broadway; Expands Its Menu Offerings

Posted onApril 19, 2021April 20, 2021
Whole Harvest, a local health food store in Saratoga Springs, moved to a larger storefront location at 419 Broadway earlier this year. The business has increased dramatically, the owner says.
©2021 SaratogaPhotographer.com

By Andrea Harwood Palmer

Whole Harvest has moved from a small space at 5 Caroline St. in Saratoga Springs to a larger storefront location at 419 Broadway, a spot  previously occupied by Plum Dandy frozen yogurt shop.

“The move to Broadway just made sense,” said co-owner Kelsey Whalen. “The change to our overhead didn’t change drastically, but the change in foot traffic and sales has quadruples—sometimes five times the amount. It’s reaffirmed my decision to move locations.”

Whalen grew up in Saratoga and was living in Boston after going to school for dietetics. After moving back home to Saratoga, Whalen was disappointed at the lack of healthy options for a full set menu, as she had grown accustomed to living in Boston.

“We have health in our tag line along with history and horses,” she said of Saratoga Springs.  “Yet there were no healthy full menus for people to enjoy. So I decided to go and do it myself.”

Whalen already had restaurant experience in food and liquor sales.

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Momentive Performance Materials Finalizes Sale Of Sealant Business To German Group

Posted onNovember 12, 2020November 22, 2020

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. in Waterford has closed on the previously announced sale of its consumer sealants business to Henkel Corp., a chemical and consumer good company headquartered in Germany.

The sale comprises a portfolio of consumer sealants sold under license from General Electric Com. and available through home-improvement centers, major retailers and hardware stores.

Momentive officials said the transaction does not include the GE-branded construction sealants product line, which will remain a Momentive focus.

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Business Report: Healthy Habits Help People Do Their Best

Posted onSeptember 14, 2020September 15, 2020
Lori VanderVeer, certified health coach, owner/founder of HEALthyLife. Courtesy HEALthyLife

By Lori VanderVeer
Chances are, if you are reading this newspaper, then you are someone who is driven and business oriented.
Probably somebody who is an entrepreneur or someone who is committed to achieving the highest levels in their profession. I understand that mindset completely. I am that person too.
That is why I am so passionate about helping people achieve their best selves. It all starts with your health.
Oftentimes, it is the most driven people who tend to be the most unhealthy. Working as a physical therapist for over 30 years has exposed me to disease and illnesses that result from poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy habits. Over the last 15-20 years, the population of people I treat has increasingly shifted from simple orthopedic injuries to more complicated cases of patients who are simply “sick” with obesity-related medical illnesses and physical dysfunctions.

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