The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 99th annual dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. It will be the first event for the new chairman of the Chamber board of directors, David Collins of D.A. Collins, the construction company based in Wilton. Chamber officials said...
Owners Of Saratoga Polo In Greenfield Eye Residential, Commercial Development On Site
By Maureen Werther
Saratoga Polo, the iconic polo venue located in Greenfield, could be the site of some major residential and commercial development, according to plans being developed by ownership.
Jim Rossi, one of the owners of Saratoga Polo, is optimistic about the future of the historic Whitney playing fields and the proposed development plans for the venue located just outside the city of Saratoga Springs.
Negotiations have been in the works for a deal to develop a residential and commercial site around the Saratoga Polo fields since late spring of 2016. Plans are still being finalized. In July, it was reported that Rossi and Bucci were hoping to close a deal before being put into foreclosure by First National Bank of Scotia.
By October, Rossi and Bucci announced a partnership with The Michaels Group, one of the largest homebuilders in the region, and Carver Laraway, owner of the Port of Coeymans, to implement the plans to create a year-round residential and commercial property.
The development would be around the polo grounds and polo matches would continue each year.
“There is a process involved to get to the end result,” said Rossi.
Inaugural ‘Equestricon’ In Saratoga To Have Panels, Celebrities, Book Signings And More
Equestricon, a first-ever international horse racing convention and industry trade show coming to Saratoga Springs in the summer, will feature more than 45 panels, discussions, events, celebrity appearances, book signings and additional programming.
Equestricon, scheduled for Aug. 13-15 at Saratoga Springs City Center, is being crafted to the interests of fans at all levels of the sport. Officials announced in December an initial sampling of entertainment, discussion topics and seminars for Equestricon 2017.
A sampling of panels and special sessions includes:
Stewarts’ Holiday Match Program Sets A New Record, Raising $1.85 Million For Charities
Stewart’s Shops’ 2016 Holiday Match program set a record for the third consecutive season, raising over $1.85 million for local children’s organizations, the company said.
From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers donated over $926,000 to the program, which is an approximate $56,000 increase over last season, officials said.
Each individual donation is matched penny for penny by Stewart’s Shops. There are no administrative costs and 100 percent of the funds benefit local, nonprofit children’s organizations.
“We are impressed by our customers’ generosity season after season. They have joined us in supporting local children’s charities for 30 years now, raising more than $24 million,” said company President Gary Dake. “We are giving back to our communities that have given so much to us.”
Saratoga-Based American Natural Gas Adds 18 Fueling Stations With Recent Acquisitions
With two transactions announced on Dec. 20, American Natural Gas (ANG), a distributor of alternative motor fuels in Saratoga Springs, has acquired two companies that add 18 compressed natural gas fueling stations to the company.
ANG is a portfolio company within HC2 Holdings. It has acquired Questar Fueling Co. a subsidiary of Questar Corp. including its 11 compressed natural gas fueling stations in Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Utah, California, and Colorado.
It also acquired Constellation CNG LLC, formerly a subsidiary of Constellation, adding seven compressed natural gas fueling stations in Indiana and Ohio.
Alex Shmulsky’s Expanding Business Has Offices In Ticonderoga And Saratoga Springs
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By Jennifer Farnsworth
From his two offices in Ticonderoga and Saratoga Springs, attorney Alex Shmulsky has been helping people navigate through the legal system for almost a decade. He is continuing to help countless clients while growing professionally.
Originally from Sheffield, Mass., Shmulsky began his career working in the Massachusetts State Supreme Court, he then gained experience working in security for the Boston Red Sox, along with various law firms in Boston, including his own. He attended Albany Law School for his Juris Doctor and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University in Boston.
Shmulsky said he feels like Saratoga is a combination of what he considers to be a perfect location.
Recently Opened Senior Housing Project Is Nominated For A National Design Award
Senior Housing News, an Aging Media Network publication, announced that the Summit at Saratoga, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs, is one of eight independent senior living communities in the nation to be nominated for its architecture and design awards in the Independent Living category. The Summit is among the nominees for the publication’s fifth...
State Has Funds To Help Farmers Enter The New York State Grown & Certified Program
New York state has funding to help fruit and vegetable farmers join the New York State Grown & Certified program. Some $1.5 million is available through the Environmental Protection Fund to help farms implement an agricultural environmental management plan and a reimbursement of up to $1,000 is available for growers who participate in a...
Businesses See Energy Costs As A Concern; SEDC Assessment To Address Future Needs
Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is coordinating a strategic assessment of energy use in the Capital Region corridor from eastern Albany north through Saratoga County to Warren and Washington counties.
Increased demand for electricity and natural gas have contributed to the price fluctuations affecting diverse employers’ competitiveness and consumer rates, including small and larger businesses as well as institutional users, SEDC officials said.
“We are focused on keeping our region competitive so we retain businesses and attract investment to drive future job growth,” said Dennis Brobston, SEDC president. “In large part due to the region’s recent economic development successes, increased demand for electricity and natural gas has resulted in our area, especially the zone north through Saratoga County. Large and small businesses have flagged energy cost as a concern.
Franklin Center’s ‘Project Lift’ to Expand Its Services To Two More Elementary Schools
Franklin Community Center will expand its Project Lift program to include Division Street and Lake Avenue elementary schools.
It is now operating in all six of the Saratoga Springs City School District elementary schools.
Project Lift is a free after-school prevention program operated by Franklin Community Center that offers a safe, caring and structured environment for youth in grades 1-5. Center officials said its approach heightens children’s social and emotional competence, improves decision-making skills, offers lessons on the prevention of tobacco, drugs, alcohol and bullying, boosts self-esteem and helps strengthen the bond between child, family, school and community.