Month: September 2021

Shelters Of Saratoga Partners With Group To Provide Apartments, Support Services

September 17, 2021

Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) has entered a partnership with The Business for Good Foundation to provide affordable apartments with support services to low-income residents.

The foundation gifted long-term use of the building at 1 Franklin Square, Saratoga Springs, to build the availability of supportive and affordable housing in the city.

“The gift works to fill the community need for affordable apartments with supportive care,” said Duane J. Vaughn, executive director at Shelters of Saratoga. “Access to health care, food, employment, and community services promotes self-sufficiency and stable housing.”

Known for their continued charitable giving in the Saratoga community, Ed and Lisa Mitzen formed Business for Good with a mission to invest in people to build better businesses, stronger communities, and a more equitable world.

1863 Club At Saratoga Race Course Remains Open To Host Events During Track Offseason

September 17, 2021

The 1863 Club, which debuted during the 2019 season, will for the first time be available for private events during the racing offseason now through June.
Courtesy NYRA

The 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course will for the first time be available for private events during the racing offseason now through June, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced.

The 1863 Club, which debuted during the 2019 season, is a three-story, climate-controlled hospitality building located on the Clubhouse turn overlooking the historic main track at Saratoga Race Course. The building features differentiated hospitality options for a wide variety of uses and experiences, including weddings, fundraisers, reunions, and corporate dinners.

The first-floor banquet space, The Rail at the 1863 Club, features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the main track and accommodates up to nearly 500 individuals. The second floor, presented by Resorts World, accommodates up to 300 guests. The third floor offers three luxury suites each welcoming between 30 to 45 guests for intimate gatherings.

“We have received tremendous feedback from those who have enjoyed a day at the 1863 Club during the Saratoga racing season and are excited to provide even more guests with the opportunity to experience this unique space year-round,” said Kevin Quinn, NYRA vice president of sales and hospitality. “The 1863 Club, with its sweeping views of Saratoga Race Course, is ideally suited to host events of all shapes and sizes during the off-season.”

Business Briefs: September 2021

September 17, 2021

The Saratoga Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) will hold its annual golf outing fund raiser on Thursday, Sept.23, at Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Road, Gansevoort.

The event consists of registration and a “grab ‘n go lunch” at 11:30 a.m. The 9-hole scramble shotgun start begins at noon. And there will be a party on the patio cocktail reception from 2:30-4 p.m.

The cost is $175 for members and $225 for non-members. The cost for the party on the patio only is $45 for members and $60 for non-members,

To register, visit saratogaedc.com/our-investors/events/2021-annual-sedc-golf-registration.

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Mackey Auto Group In Saratoga Springs Gives $30,000 To SPAC Education Program

September 17, 2021

Representatives of SPAC and the Mackey Auto Group attended the presentation of the ceremonial check representing the donation of $30,000 to SPAC’s education program.
Courtesy SPAC

Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced that Mackey Auto Group donated $30,000 to its education program for 2021.

The program serves approximately 50,000 students throughout the Capital Region annually, according to SPAC. The contribution marks the beginning of a five-year campaign as part of Subaru of America’s annual “Share the Love” event.

“Our education program has grown exponentially over the past five years,” said Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC president and CEO. “This generous gift will help us reach even more students and children with free and engaging arts programming like SPAC’s Learning Library, our Classical Kids program, and dance workshops with New York City Ballet and National Dance Institute.

“SPAC’s commitment to education and community clearly aligns with everything that the Subaru brand stands for,” said Chris Mackey, Mackey Auto Group managing member. “Putting the community first and selling cars and trucks second has been part of Mackey Auto Group’s ethos since the beginning. We truly believe in the vision that SPAC has for the future and know that this funding will have a huge impact on access to arts education throughout the region.”

‘Way We Were’ Car Show Returns To Ballston Spa In October on Front Street In The Village

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) announced plans for the 19th annual “The Way We Were” car show to be held Sunday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Front Street in Ballston Spa.

The rain date will be Oct. 17.

The event is free to spectators.

“We are delighted to be back together again in downtown Ballston Spa after having to go virtual last year due to COVID,” said Donna Dardaris of the BSBPA who serves on the car show’s leadership team. “We invite the public to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the live music, vendors and downtown businesses. It’s a great day for the whole family.”

Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. In addition to food and merchandise vendors, the show will again feature a Kids Zone, located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature free children’s activities.