The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting will takes place Friday, Dec. 6.
The step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the Christmas tree.
The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with firetrucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village.
The Wesley Community has launched a capital campaign designed to meet the evolving needs of the older adult population for current residents and future generations.
The Campaign for Springs seeks to raise $5 million in funding, which will help the nonprofit senior care provider to embark on the second phase of improvements to the Springs building at the Wesley Health Care Center, which serves residents requiring long-term care, officials said.
The project will add approximately 5,500-square-feet to the building’s existing footprint, create an additional 19,500-square-feet within the building and renovate the second through fourth floors of the building, thereby increasing the number of private rooms available to residents by nearly 30 percent and creating a more home-like environment.
By Christine Graf
New York City native Whitney Mulqueen has been working in the equine industry for her entire adult life. Two years ago, she relocated from northeastern Pennsylvania to Saratoga County.
“I came here to immerse myself in the horse industry—just not the racing part of it,” she said. “It ended up being the best decision I could have made in terms of career and doing what I really enjoy.”
After relocating, she was offering riding lessons through her teaching business, Celtic Crest Farm LLC. In July, she moved her business to a leased space in Ballston Spa and opened Rewind Equine Tack & Consignment at 76 Front St. in Ballston Spa.
By Jill Nagy
The Rosenblum family is about to open its newest and largest ValuSpace Personal Storage facility at 1607 Route 9 in Halfmoon.
The facility will have 900 storage units of various sizes, accessible at any time by the renters.
The property was under construction for seven months, according to Daniele Haase, assistant manager of the other two ValuSpace sites: Hoosick Road in Brunswick and Russell Road in Albany. She could not provide construction cost figures for Halfmoon but noted that the Albany facility, with 700 units, cost about $7 million to build.
By rachel Phillips
Dog Haus Biergarten, known for hotdogs and beer, has opened at 7 Southside Drive in Clifton Park.
According to the company, they serve a variety of nitrate-free, hormone-free and antibiotic-free meats. Along with their seven craft hotdogs, the restaurant also serves sausages, burgers and chicken sandwiches, with beer and shakes. Plant-based burgers and sausages from Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are also on their menu.
The restaurant was founded in 2010 by Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener in Pasadena. Calif. The Clifton Park store is one of more than 30 locations across the country, with another 10-plus in development. The local branch is also one of the largest locations in the country, with 20 team members, and a 2,600-square-foot building, according to the company.
By Andrea Palmer
Hinman Construction of Saratoga County won the 2019 Master Design Gold Award for an entryway and laundry redo project they completed in Clifton Park.
An article regarding the achievement was written in the September issue of national industry magazine Qualified Remodeler.
“We tend to submit some of our projects for awards,” said Kim Hinman, co-owner of the company based in Ballston Spa. “Whether it’s the National Kitchen & Bath Association, or Builders & Remodelers or other associations.”
Lola Saratoga, a boutique offering a finely-curated selection of high-end accessories and specializing in authentic pre-owned and vintage designer handbags, opened a second storefront at the outdoor lifestyle shopping center in Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany.
By Christine Graf
As 2019 draws to a close, local tax professionals advise individuals who pay estimated quarterly taxes to review their annual income in order to determine if they will owe a penalty to the IRS.
Estimated tax payments are paid by business owners who operate partnerships, LLCs, sole proprietorships, and S corporations. Business income from these pass-through tax entities passes through to business owners on their personal income tax returns.
Those who operate pass-through tax entities are required to make estimated quarterly tax payments to pay income tax and self-employment tax on income that is not subject to withholding.
The IRS requires estimated quarterly tax payment to be filed by anyone who expects to owe at least $1,000 in federal income taxes. This year’s fourth quarter estimated tax payments are due on Jan. 15. Estimated taxes must also be paid quarterly to New York state.
According to Kevin Hedley, CPA, of Hedley & Co. CPA’s in Clifton Park, business owners who are in an underpayment penalty situation should consider making contributions to a retirement plan.
By Rachel Phillips
The Capital Region has a new Baptiste affiliate yoga studio.
Located at 1714 Route 9 in Clifton Park, Baptiste Power Yoga Capital District is owned and operated by Sheryl Campbell, Jessica Padula and Tanya MacLeod.
“BPYCD teaches a powerful, energetic and playful style of power vinyasa yoga,” said Campbell.
The studio is open seven days a week, and offers classes for all levels, including beginners. They also have corporate wellness programs.
By Susan E. Campbell
A chiropractor with ties to the horse racing industry, including childhood days at Saratoga Race Course, is now helping a local chiropractic office grow.
Dr. Patrick Campbell is the first-ever associate at Turning Point Chiropractic, 125 High Rock Ave., in Saratoga Springs. He joined the team in June.
Dr. Adam Favro, who operates the practice, said Campbell’s “philosophy on healthcare and treatment aligns perfectly with the mission of the office.”