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The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Saratoga Summer Trolley is back for the season.
The service runs through Labor Day, Sept. 2, and operates free of charge, seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. through Monday.
The trolley schedule offers streamlined service to hotels and key attractions along Broadway in Downtown Saratoga, including the historic Saratoga Race Course along with Saratoga Casino and Hotel.
For more information, visit www.cdta.org.

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Saratoga Hospital will hold its 37th annual gala, presented by Julie & Co. Realty LLC and Bonacio Construction Inc., on Wednesday, July 31, at the Polo Meadow on the grounds of Saratoga Casino Hotel.

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Discover Saratoga was recognized as Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Upstate NY’s partner of the year during a gala in April 4 at River Stone Manor. The accolade is presented to a chapter member who has consistently contributed time and experience to upstate New York’s meeting industry.

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Personnel Briefs: April 2019

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Seeleys Office Systems announce that Mark Sidoti is the newest member of the sales team.
Sidoti will be responsible for driving revenue in business equipment and supplies; and creating long-term value for Seeleys in his ongoing relationships with customers and markets in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties.
Prior to Seeley, Sidoti held executive sales positions in the telecommunications, payroll and insurance industries in the North Country region. He brings over 30 years of experience in business development and maintains a long-term membership in local organizations, including the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and the Adirondack Business Council. Sidoti is on the Adirondack Civic Center Coalition Foundation board as treasurer. He also served for the past 20 years as an Ambassador for the ARCC, and was named ARCC Ambassador of the Year in 2014.

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Heather Tifft, a sales and customer service expert, has joined the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County (CSSC) staff after a stint at National Business Technologies, an Albany-based technology solutions company.
Tifft will take on the role of membership manager, leading recruitment efforts to grow the organization’s wide network while assisting in serving the needs of over 1,000 current members.
She obtained bachelor’s degrees in business & technology and management and humanities from Clarkson University in 2007, and has worked in various industries including medical devices, woodworking, abrasives, and several areas of technology.

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Business Briefs: April 2019

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Embassy Suites by Hilton recently recognized Embassy Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs as the Connie Award winner for outstanding achievements during the past year. The local hotel was recognized at the brand awards in Las Vegas. The property, which is owned by Veeder Hospitality & Management, received this award distinction from among the brand’s...

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Business Briefs – March 2019

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FASTSIGNS of Saratoga Springs, a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top performing center at the 2019 FASTSIGNS Convention held in Orlando, Fla.
Owned by Rick Bult, FASTSIGNS of Saratoga Springs received a Mentor Recognition Award. The award recognizes a seasoned franchisee who serves as mentor to a new franchisee for the first six months of operation. The seasoned franchisee is thanked for their dedication, leadership and providing real-world experience.

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Tickets On Sale For ‘The Stretch’ At Race Track; Officials Say Its 2018 Debut Was Successful

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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) as opened the sale of full-season ticket plans at The Stretch for the 2019 meet at Saratoga Race Course.
The Stretch, which debuted in 2018 and is located in the grandstand at the Top of the Stretch, is a private hospitality area featuring modern and upscale amenities in a casual environment with breathtaking views of thoroughbreds rounding the final turn.
Reserved seating options at The Stretch available for seasonal plans include middle dining tier tables ranging from six to eight seats; reserved bar seats; and premium reserved seats. Full-season plans can be purchased exclusively through the NYRA Box Office by phone at (844) NYRA-TIX, via email at boxoffice@nyrainc.com or at www.nyra.com/saratoga.

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Business Briefs – February 2019

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The Mechanicville District Public Library will host a free Social Security retirement information program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 for pre-retirees wanting to make a more informed claiming decision.

Topics covered include: When should you collect benefits? Do you understand the new Social Security rules? Learn how to eliminate the guesswork, and how you can avoid critical filing mistakes.

The program is being offered as a public service by Retirement Solutions LLC. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. To RSVP, call the library at 518-664-4646.

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Northshire Bookstore is accepting submissions for the 2019 Open Mind scholarship.

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Business Briefs: January 2019

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The deadline to enroll in affordable health insurance coverage through the NY State of Health Marketplace is fast approaching as open enrollment ends on Jan. 31. Adirondack Health Institute is offering free enrollment assistance services to individuals, families and small business owners in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties to meet the deadline and is strongly encouraging the public to make a free appointment today, rather than waiting until the last moment.

Enrollment specialists provide no-cost, unbiased assistance to help clients determine their best health insurance coverage options, according to Joyce Porter, AHI’s enrollment assistance services and education program manager. “

Individuals may call AHI’s toll-free number, 1-866-872-3740, or visit www.ahihealth.org/ease/appointment-request to schedule a no-cost appointment with an enrollment specialist.

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DZ Restaurants launched a new charitable giving program in all three of its Saratoga Springs restaurants. 

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Personnel Briefs – December 2018

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Robert S. Reynolds, a partner at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, was selected by a nationwide peer review as a Lawyer of the Year in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice area of trusts and estates. 

Reynolds joins his Whiteman Osterman & Hanna colleagues rated as Best Lawyers in America, including: Leslie M. Apple in the practice area of corporate law; James B. Ayers in litigation and trusts and estates areas; Beth A. Bourassa in education law and employment law; Norma G. Meacham and Robert T. Schofield in employment law; Kevin P. Quinn in the practice area of government relations; Daniel A. Ruzow and Michael G. Sterthous in environmental law; Leslie K. L. Thiele in immigration law; and Michael Whiteman in communications and energy law.

Best Lawyers conducts peer reviews in which leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. 

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The Patient Experience Project (PEP) announced the addition three employees.

Kalley Matthews was hired as an account coordinator. She will be responsible for managing day-to-day responsibilities to support individual brands and the extended client services team.

Before joining PEP, Matthews worked as an investor relations coordinator at the Audax Group in Boston, where she focused on communications and customer relationship management programs. Previously, she worked as an associate underwriter for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care in Wellesley, Mass.

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Business Briefs – December 2018

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Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP has been named a Tier 1 firm in Albany by U.S. News—Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in 2019 in the following practice areas:  corporate law, education law, employment law—management, environmental law, litigation—trusts and estates, and trusts & estates law. 

Firms included in the 2019 Edition of “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a 2019 ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 24th edition of the “Best Lawyers in America” list for that particular location and specialty.

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The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center launched its annual Mitten Tree program. The initiative encourages individuals, organizations and youth groups to contribute new, store-bought or handmade mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, earmuffs or winter wear to decorate their holiday tree.

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