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King Brothers Dairy In Schuylerville Opens On-Premises Ice Cream Shop; Seats 40 People

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

High school students working at King Brothers Dairy show some of the offerings at its new ice cream shop. Some 34 flavors are offered at the King Road farm.
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By Jill Nagy
A blue ice cream called Cookie Monster is the favorite of customers at the new ice cream parlor and farm store at King Brothers Dairy at 311 King Road in Schuylerville, according to co-owner Jeff King.
The new shop opened in May, although a formal grand opening remains “a moving target,” delayed by bad weather in May and June, activities at the Saratoga County Fair, and the obligations of operating a large dairy farm.
The new, 3,000-square-foot building replaces a much smaller market King Brothers operated at the farm. It offers 34 ice cream flavors, ranging from plain vanilla, chocolate and strawberry to such exotica as coconut cashew crunch, bacon buzz and coffee break (coffee ice cream, fudge swirl, and brownie pieces).

Siro’s Restaurant In Saratoga Springs, Near Saratoga Race Course, Under New Ownership

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

Siro’s owner Scott Solomon, center, with maître d’ Michael Stone and chef David Britton, right.
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By Christine Graf
The sale of Siro’s Restaurant in Saratoga Springs was finalized less than three weeks before the restaurant’s July 8 opening.
It was purchased for $1.2 million by the Spitalny family through the SPS & JPS Family Partnerships. According to Peter Spitalny, president of Albany’s Stein Fibers, the purchase took place over the course of 30 to 45 days.
“The purchase came about very, very quickly,” said Spitalny. “The previous owners were thinking about selling, but said if I was interested I had to move quickly in order to complete the purchase. They were proceeding as if they were not going to sell it. They had someone who was seriously interested in buying it after the meet was closed, but who could not close as quickly as I was able to. We had a handshake deal two-and-a-half weeks before the scheduled opening.”

SUNY Empire State Collaborates With City Schools Determine Best Goals For Students

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

As technology in the classroom continues to play a growing role in primary and secondary education, SUNY Empire State College’s School for Graduate Studies and the Saratoga Springs City School District continue to collaborate to better understand what work best for students.
“Online Math Made Easier,” “Memes to Teach Critical Literacy,” “Things that Cost Less and Do More: Open Education Resources,” and “Distance Learning in the Visual Arts, Artificial Intelligence and The Future of Work,” were among the presentations at the fourth annual Learning with Innovative Technology Conference, sponsored again this year by the college and the district.

Business Report: Don’t Make Estate Plan A Family Secret

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

Debra Verni, principal of the Herzog Law Firm in Saratoga Springs.

By Deborah Verni
Only about 40 percent of adults in America have a will, which may not be entirely surprising. No one wants to be reminded of their own mortality or spend too much time thinking about what might happen once they’re gone.
Many people are uncomfortable discussing how they will distribute their estate with their children. Perhaps you don’t want your children to realize how much they may receive after your death. Or you may think your choice of heirs could change in the future.

AARP Plans To Build Fitness Parks In All 50 States, Puerto Rico, D.C. And Virgin Islands

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins recently opened the first of many AARP-branded fitness parks that the organization will donate to local communities to commemorate AARP’s 60th anniversary.
Over the next three years, AARP intends to work with national nonprofit FitLotTM to build parks in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The parks feature stationary equipment that can be adapted to meet a wide range of fitness levels and abilities.

‘Fear-Free’ Environment Created For Animals At Springs Family Veterinary Near Exit 15

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

Dr. Sara Ryan opened Springs Family Veterinary Hospital, 9 Hampstead Place, Saratoga Springs, in June. including herself, she has a staff of five people.
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By Jill Nagy
Veterinarian Sara Ryan wants animals to feel comfortable coming to her new clinic, Springs Family Veterinary Hospital, 9 Hampstead Place, Saratoga Springs. So, she provides treats for them and does her best to create a “fear-free” environment.
And, she separates the dogs from the cats.

SPAC And Live Nation Utilize Relationships With Corporations To Help Them Thrive

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

SPAC has various VIP and sponsorship packages for corporations.

By Andrea Palmer
Major music and entertainment venues these days must come up with creative ways to meet their annual budgets and remain a vibrant segment of the community.
They investigate many funding sources, and among them is working with corporations, offering them ticket, benefit and advertising packages that are a boon for both the companies involved and venues like Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Cool Insuring Arena.
Another major company, Live Nation, also uses corporate packages. VIP packages are a popular sponsorship choice for corporate partners, said Chris Perez, marketer of venue sales at Live Nation, who works out of the Saratoga office.

Business Report: Projecting Future Loss Of Earnings

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

Charles S. Amodio is a partner at FAZ Forensics, Ferraro, Amodio & Zarecki, CPAs.

By Charles S. Amodio, CPA, CFF,
MAFF, MBA
In many personal injury cases, the award of damages often centers on the calculation of the loss of future earnings. The loss of future earnings is awarded where the jury finds that a plaintiff has suffered a reduction in his or her ability to earn money because of an injury.
The jury is typically instructed to consider the loss of future earnings based on a variety of factors, including the plaintiff’s earnings before the accident, opportunities for promotions and work-life expectancy.

SUNY Empire State College Names Benke Of Saratoga Springs As Permanent Provost

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

Meg Benke, provost, executive vice president for academic affairs, SUNY Empire State College.
Courtesy SUNY Empire State

Meg Benke has been named provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at SUNY Empire State College.
Benke, of Saratoga Springs, first joined the college in 1991, and previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs, 2011-12, as a member of the faculty and a department chair with the college’s School for Graduate Studies. Most recently she has been serving as provost on an interim basis.
She is nationally and internationally recognized for her expertise in individualized learning, educating adult students, online learning, and as an award-winning scholar.
Benke held several leadership positions with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting organization that assures academic quality and integrity in higher education.

Business Briefs: August 2019

August 7, 2019August 8, 2019

Saratoga Hospital is the recipient of the Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.