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Museum Of Racing Foal Patrol Program Gets People Interested In Horse Breeding Process

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022

Season 5 of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s live webcam series Foal Patrol is now available online at www.foalpatrol.com.

Foal Patrol is a collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares produced by the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs. Millions of people throughout the world have viewed the popular webcam program since its inaugural season in 2018, officials said.

The Foal Patrol Season 5 participants are: Elate (in foal to Speightstown at Claiborne Farm, Paris, Ky.), Spanish Bunny (in foal to Uncle Mo at Gainesway Farm, Lexington, Ky.), Traveling Tiger (in foal to Audible at Safari North at Pauls Mill Farm, Versailles, Ky.), Repeta (in foal to Volatile at Three Chimneys Farm, Versailles, Ky.), and Floripa (in foal to Vekoma at Old Tavern Farm, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.). Live footage will expand as the mares approach their expected foaling dates.

Season 5 will feature a new education site at www.foalpatrol.com/education to connect Foal Patrol fans of all ages to online resources, videos, and podcasts that begin with breeding and reproduction and span the life of the thoroughbred, including Just for Kids; the Insights videos for youth considering industry careers; online resources about the health and care of the horse; and the platform of Your Stories for viewers’ photo submissions and stories of how Foal Patrol has inspired them. 

New content will be added to the site weekly from January through June. A variety of thoroughbred industry partners have committed to supporting the educational efforts with regular content and support throughout Season 5.

“One of the many wonderful things about the sport of racing is that it has a great history of its industry partners working together to make projects such as Foal Patrol as successful as possible,” said Cate Masterson, director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. “We’ve received nothing but positive responses from within the racing community about Foal Patrol and we are so grateful for everyone’s contributions to the program.”

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Zobel Kitchens Receives A ‘Best Kitchen Design’ Award At CRBRA Event In Albany

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022
Arthur Zobel, owner/designer of Zobel & Co. Kitchens, accepts the Best Kitchen Design $120,000-plus award from the Capitol Region Builders and Remodelers Association.
Randall Perry Photography

Zobel & Co. Kitchens, a custom kitchen design firm, received the Best Kitchen Design $120,000-plus award from the Capitol Region Builders and Remodelers Association (CRBRA) at the annual Best of Building Awards Night, held in November in Albany.   

The project recognized in the award was a renovation of an 1800s historic Victorian Farmhouse in Schuylerville.  

Typical of old houses, the existing kitchen was in a small room with limited storage, according to the company. By removing a long wall, owner/designer Arthur Zobel was able to create a large kitchen, complete with an expansive island, wine refrigerator, speed oven, wall oven, integrated refrigerator, dining area, and a hutch.

“Kitchens truly are the heart of the home. It’s the room we spend the most time in, the room where we want family and friends to gather, where we work, laugh and create”, said Zobel. “Transforming a kitchen to fit a family’s lifestyle and personality is something I thoroughly enjoy doing.”

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Hoffman Car Wash Sells Its Jiffy Lube Stores, Will Continue To Expand Rest Of Operations

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022
The Hoffman chain of car washes has sold its Jiffy Lube stores to Premium Velocity Auto LLC based in Pennsylvania. Tom Hoffman plans more expansion of his car wash operation.

by Jill Nagy

Premium Velocity Auto LLC has purchased nine Jiffy Lube franchises that were part of the  the Hoffman Car Wash chain. The sale closed Dec. 15. 

This is the first venture into New York state for the purchaser, which operates 55 Jiffy Lube franchises in 10 other states.

The car wash chain decided to get out of the Jiffy Lube  business and concentrate on expanding the car wash side of thingss, according to owner Tom Hoffman Jr. His last new Jiffy Lube franchise opened in 2004. Meanwhile, other companies were aggressively expanding their Jiffy Lube portfolios.

Hoffman recently opened a 23rd car wash in Yorkville, a suburb of Utica. Plans for 2022 include outlets in Rome, Gloversville, Cohoes, and Queensbury. When Hoffman opens a new car wash in Oneonta, they will be joined by a Premium Velocity Jiffy Lube franchise.

The newly purchased Jiffy Lube franchises “fit our network,” said Don Hill, president of Premium Velocity. The new owner purchased all of the assets of the Hoffman Car Wash Jiffy Lube outlets and plans to continue operating all of them. Seven of the nine franchises are in buildings  owned by Hoffman. The new owners will lease the buildings from Hoffman. 

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Ballston Spa Native Creates Painting Business He Hopes Grows Through The Region

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022

By Jennifer Farnsworth

Mike Meier of Ballston Spa is the owner of a new painting business, 518 Mr. Paint.

Meier said after receiving his degree in architecture from the University at Buffalo, he decided to find work in a trade. He said he really took to painting.

“I’ve been painting for almost 10 years. I’ve worked for various companies. A couple years here and there for each company. I would tell my employers that with my education, I can come up with estimates and project management, but none of them ever took me up on my offer,” said Meier.

Meier said when COVID hit his hours were cut and at that point he began to rethink his situation.

“Even though I knew I was very skilled and valuable, I was told I should feel lucky to even have a job. So while other more established companies struggled to get painters and other painters went on unemployment, I started my company with only $1,500 in my bank account,” he said.

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Vermont-Based Product Supplier To Convert Warehouse Into Storage And Assembly Plant

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022

By Christine Graf

Vermont-based electrical product supplier Green Mountain Electric Supply is moving forward with plans to convert a 64,000-square-foot warehouse at 823 Main St. in Clifton Park into a wire cutting, storage, and assembly plant. 

The Saratoga Economic Development Corp. assisted the company in applying for tax incentives which have been awarded in the amount of $338,329. In addition to a $33,000 mortgage tax exemption, the company was awarded a $57,400 sales tax exemption and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement that will amount to $247,929 over 10 years, officials said.

Green Mountain Electric Supply, a third-generation family-owned company, has been in business since 1953. Since that time, it has grown to include 20 locations throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York, and 280 employees. 

“We distribute electrical products meaning that we buy material from manufacturers or rep agencies and sell it mostly to commercial contractors,” said Luc Choquette, vice president of operations.

Among its products are large reels of copper wire that are cut and repackaged on smaller reels.

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Wallie’s Of Greenwich Is Open For Business Again Following A Complete Restoration

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022January 17, 2022
Wallie’s of Greenwich owner Ted Bearor said the restaurant and pub has gone through a complete restoration on both the interior and exterior of the building at 52-54 Main St.
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By Jennifer Farnsworth

After decades of sitting vacant, Wallie’s of Greenwich is once again open for business.

Owner Ted Bearor said the restaurant and pub has gone through a complete restoration on both the interior and exterior of the building at 52-54 Main St., while still maintaining the charm for which it was once known.

Bearor said renovating and re-establishing the business was something he felt confident in taking on because of his industry related background. Taking his experience in the restaurant business, Bearor said, and opening up his own place with a silent partner, felt risky at times, but it was well worth the wait.

“I have been director of food and beverage at the Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid as well as the director of operations at the Lodge at Six Flags.  Following my hotel work, my business partner and I have been involved in other area restaurants, notably the iconic George’s in Lake George from 2013 to 2020, and finally opening Wallie’s.  We have been challenged, along with many other businesses, during this time due to the pandemic, however we have been fortunate to have great staff and community support,” said Bearor.

First-floor renovations included taking out apartments to make room for what is now the pub area. He said during the demolition phase, the building was discovered to have had five to six additions over the past century or so. Other renovations included replacing the roof, kitchen, bathrooms, ventilation equipment, along with adding in a separate walk-in cooler that can hold up to 12 kegs

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Buell Is Regional Chamber Board Chair

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022

Jeff Buell, principal at Redburn Development Partners LLC in Troy, is the chairman of the Capital Region Chamber board of directors for 2022.

The rest of the slate of officers incudes  Andrea Crisafulli, president, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., chair elect;  President and CEO Mark N. Eagan, Capital Region Chamber; David R. Harris, Ph.D., president, Union College, secretary; Christopher Cannucciari, partner, Lutz, Selig & Zeronda, treasurer; and Ruth Mahoney, executive vice president and president of wealth management, NBT Bank, immediate past chair. 

Officers for The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County board are Christopher Dowd, president and CEO, Ballston Spa National Bank, chair; and Lisa Avila, CEO, Kitware,  secretary/treasurer. 

Officers for the Center for Economic Growth are John Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP, chair; and Laura Poltynski, director, customer and community engagement, National Grid, secretary/treasurer. 

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Expanded Teaching Classes, More Tubing Lanes Part Of West Mountain Growth In 2022

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022
After nine years of an infrastructure rebuild, West Mountain will now embark on Stage 2 of development, a luxury ski/stay resort development at the north side of the mountain.
Courtesy West Mountain

West Mountain kicked off its 2021-22 season, opening Christmas weekend for skiing, riding and tubing.

 “The progress continues at West Mountain,” said Sara Montgomery, general manager of West Mountain. “Our snow sports school continues to grow, and this year we have expanded our learning center to accommodate more skiers and riders. We are excited to welcome newcomers who will be making their first winter sports memories at West. It’s going to be a fun-filled season.”

West Mountain offers beginner through advanced terrain and will be open for day and nighttime skiing, riding, and tubing. There are some additions to the mountain, as well as a continuation of West Mountain’s  lesson programs.

That includes a newly expanded learning terrain/bunny hill and more snow tubing lanes added to the Tubing Park. Being continued are the individual and after school program, the Academy and Club Race Team membership offerings for athletes ages 6-19, and continuation of events like Fire on the Mountain, Slush Cup and more. 

Officials said during non-holiday periods, West Mountain will offer ticket promotions such as Monday and Tuesday $35 for a four-hour ticket specials and breakfast or lunch plus lift ticket specials. 

West Mountain’s Bar and Eatery will be open at full capacity with daily specials such as Burgers, Beers and Bands Wednesdays, Fiddlehead and Fettuccine Fridays and Bloody Mary Sundays.

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Prime At Saratoga Nationals Unveils Heated Pods For Extended Outdoor Dining Options

Posted onJanuary 17, 2022January 17, 2022

Prime at Saratoga National announced the opening of The Village at Prime, seven solar-powered, heated pods for dining on the patio through the winter months. 

The Village at Prime will be available during the restaurant’s regular lunch and dinner  hours, currently Wednesday through Saturday beginning at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and 5:30 p.m. for dinner. 

 The SolarFi pods are solar powered and range in size to accommodate from two to 10 people. They are each uniquely decorated and include medical-grade hepa air filters and USB charging ports. They are 100 percent UV resistant and made from 100 percent recycled material. SolarFi partners with  restaurants by offering lease, or revenue share opportunities, according to the company.  

“People are looking for special dining experiences, even during the pandemic,” said Heather O’Neil, general manager of Prime at Saratoga National. “The Village at Prime is a way for  people to enjoy a special night out, while staying safe and practicing social distancing.” 

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Saratoga Spring Water Co. Business And Products Sold To BlueTriton Of Connecticut

Posted onDecember 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Saratoga Spring Water Co., 11 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs, which dates to the 19th century in the Spa City, has been sold to a Connecticut investment firm.

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. announced in late November that it has successfully completed the acquisition, a nationally recognized producer of premium domestic spring water.

Saratoga Spring Water  is sold throughout the United States and delivers spring water products in premium packaging to customers in the hospitality and retail channels.

“We are thrilled to welcome Saratoga Spring Water Co.’s products into the BlueTriton family,” said Tony W. Lee, managing partner of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC and a member of the board of directors of BlueTriton. “As a leader in the premium spring water segment, the Saratoga Spring Water  business enables us to expand our brand offerings and access a national, upscale beverage market that will contribute to BlueTriton’s strategic growth and success.”

BlueTriton Brands offers an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable water brands for healthy hydration, including Poland Spring brand natural spring water, Splash and Pure Life. The company also owns and operates ReadyRefresh, a customizable water and beverage delivery service.

Adam Madkour, the CEO and sole shareholder of Saratoga Spring Water Co., said “We believe BlueTriton’s leadership and resources will position Saratoga Spring Water’s products for growth while enabling the company to continue producing the high-quality, premium products we are known for. We look forward to our partnership with BlueTriton, who shares our commitment, mission and long-held philosophy of service and corporate responsibility.”

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