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Saratoga County Chamber: Recent Economic Data Shows Success Coming Out Of COVID

Posted onOctober 17, 2021
This chart shows that in the Saratoga County lodging industry, revenue per available room is up significantly over last year, which was the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Courtesy Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

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the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

Recently reported September county data indicates that Saratoga County is coming back stronger and more resilient than ever as we continue to emerge from the pandemic.

“Unemployment rates, sales tax collections, lodging, and real estate across the county are seeing tremendous growth when compared to this time last year,” said Todd Shimkus,  Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce president. “We’re excited to see residents and tourists working, shopping, and staying throughout the county, and we hope the numbers continue to rise.”

Unemployment

As of August, the unemployment rate has decreased from 7 percent in 2020 to 4 percent in 2021. The number of employed residents has risen, adding an additional 800 laborers to our county’s workforce. Unemployment numbers have been nearly cut in half compared to last year.

Lodging

Hotel occupancy has seen a rise throughout the county in 2021 thanks to an increase in leisure demand coming out of the pandemic, and group and corporate travel is starting to rise. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) has nearly doubled since this time last year, showcasing that out-of-town visitors are beginning to explore our vibrant county again.

“Our lodging partners had a strong season with some even setting revenue records,” said Darryl Leggieri, president, Discover Saratoga. “While we didn’t break revenue records in 2021, the occupancy and average daily rate that our lodging partners were able to command shows a strong return to our historical patterns in 2019. The future looks bright.”

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NY State Of Health Will Open Enrollment Period For Health Marketplace On Nov. 16

Posted onOctober 17, 2021

NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, have announced the affordable health insurance options available to New Yorkers in 2022.

Open enrollment for coverage in a 2022 Qualified Health Plan starts Nov. 16 for new and returning consumers and ends on Jan.31.

“Marketplace enrollment has topped 6.3 million people this year as more New Yorkers choose to protect themselves and their families with affordable, quality coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency,” said Acting NY State of Health Executive Director Danielle Holahan. “Consumers can begin previewing their 2022 plan options and premiums today through NY State of Health’s plan shopping tool.”

Significantly, officials said, expanded federal tax credits remain available to New Yorkers who enroll in Qualified Health Plans (QHP.) This enhanced American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) financial assistance is available now, including to higher-income individuals for the first time. Consumers who receive premium tax credits, more than 60 percent of QHP enrollees, will see no change in their premium costs for 2022, or in some cases a small decrease in the cost of coverage compared to 2021.

According to the Health Department, one in three New Yorkers are enrolled in health coverage through the Marketplace. Enrollment has increased across all marketplace programs since April 2021, when the state began implementing ARPA tax credit and Essential Plan (EP) enhancements.

All 12 insurers that offered Qualified Health Plans last year will offer them again in 2022. Consumers who enroll in a QHP between Nov. 16 and Dec. 15 will have coverage starting Jan.  1.

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‘518 Donuts’ In Clifton Park Will Feature Sweets Plus Tasty Fried Chicken Meals

Posted onOctober 17, 2021
Sam Clifford is one of the three owners of 518 Donuts at 7 Southside Drive in Clifton Park. The business has fresh doughnuts and will also specialize in fried chick dishes.
©2021 SaratogaPhotographer.com

By Jennifer Farnsworth

A new doughnut shop, 518 Donuts, has opened in Clifton Park.

This one will combine doughnuts with speciality fried chicken.

Glenn Babinueau, Joseph Carl, and Sam Clifford officially opened the doors to 518 Donuts at 7 Southside Drive in Clifton Park and  business has been good.

“Day one, there was a line all the way down the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open,” said Clifford.

He said all three owners have roots in Troy, where they were in the process of opening what was set to be their flagship shop. But they took one look at The Shops at Village Plaza and   decided they would plan for locations in both Clifton Park and Troy.

“We basically walked in and said,’We will take it.’ We knew we had to move quickly on it,” said Clifford.

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CDTA Extends Its FLEX Bus Service To Riders In The Southern Saratoga County Area

Posted onOctober 17, 2021
The CDTA FLEX service, an on-demand, app-based program, became available in the Mechanicville, Halfmoon and Clifton Park areas as of Sept. 20.
Courtesy CDTA

CDTA has expanded its FLEX service to the Southern Saratoga County region.

The on-demand, app-based service became available in the Mechanicville, Halfmoon and Clifton Park areas as of Sept. 20.

“It is our mission to create connections and seamless transportation options throughout the Capital Region,” said Carm Basile, CDTA chief executive officer, in a press release. “Now with the addition of Mechanicville Halfmoon and Clifton Park, we have expanded our route network and increased access and opportunity for thousands of residents.”

CDTA first introduced FLEX to the Capital Region in January of 2020 and allows customers to enjoy curb-to-curb service within specified zones by downloading the free TransLoc App and requesting a ride or by calling CDTA.

The program also operates in Colonie, Guilderland, Latham and at the UAlbany Uptown Campus. This service is also offered to Albany Medical Center, Albany International Airport, and University at Albany as part of a Universal Access agreement.

The Southern Saratoga County FLEX service will operate free of charge during the initial pilot period. It operates from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.

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‘Self-Care’ Parties In the Wake Of COVID-19 Pandemic Provided By ‘Refresh’ Company

Posted onOctober 17, 2021

A new business has launched in Saratoga Springs offering what it calls post-pandemic self-care parties to nourish and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.

It’s called Refresh. And its goal is to offer a wellness-centered option for bachelorette parties, baby showers, women’s retreats, corporate retreats, and rites of passage such as milestone birthday parties.

Diane Palma, a Reiki II practitioner and  New York state and Florida licensed cosmetologist, founded the business. She has a masters’ degree in community counseling. She is certified by the National Wellness Institute in Workplace Wellness and worked for 10 years as a mental health clinical evaluator at Four Winds Saratoga.

“Since 2013 I have been consciously transforming my life,” said Palma. “As a single parent of one college graduate and one college student, I also wanted to re-launch myself. So I sold my house and quit my job of 21 years at Jean Paul Salon &Spa and moved to Saratoga Springs.”

She continues to work as a freelance hair and makeup artist and offers services at Lockettes The Salon in Ballston Spa.

“My purpose for moving to this area was my natural attraction to the healing mineral springs. I immersed myself in the Saratoga Integrative Practitioners Network (SIPN) which opened so many doors for my personal development, self-discovery, and growth,” Palma said. “Now I would like to share the practices with others to educate them about self-care and mental health.”

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Volunteers Sought To Help Operate Special Olympic Events In And Around Glens Falls

Posted onOctober 17, 2021

Special Olympics New York is seeking 200 volunteers for its upcoming State Fall Games, which will be held in and around Glens Falls Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23.

Volunteers must be vaccinated and registered in advance. No sports experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained on site. People can register online at sonylive.nyso.org/pages/app/VAC.

Venue support includes set up, parking assistance, meal distribution, safety assurance, awards, and other specific venue needs.

Lunch, safety squad, and photo/video volunteers are needed at all venues. Safety Squad volunteers will ensure Special Olympics New York and venue COVID-19 protocols are being followed, and will disinfect areas and equipment in between use.

Special Olympics New York 2021 State Fall Games is sponsored by Warren County/Visit Lake George, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mohawk Honda/Chevrolet, NYSID, SEFCU, Adirondack Oral Health, Albany Medical Center, Glens Falls National Bank, Hannaford, NBT Bank, Price Chopper/Market 32, Queensbury Hotel, and Quick Response.

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Area Training And Events Sports Complex Adds Outdoor, Lighted Basketball Courts

Posted onOctober 17, 2021
Golden Goal Sports Park is a 196-acre sports complex designed in the style of an Olympic Village, used by local teams and athletes. It recently installed two lighted outdoor basketball courts.
Courtesy Golden Goal Sports Park

By Lisa Balschunat

Golden Goal Sports Park recently installed two lighted outdoor basketball courts to its complex in Fort Ann, with pickleball courts next on the facility’s installation agenda. 

In operation for 15 years, Golden Goal is a 196-acre sports complex designed in the style of an Olympic Village. The property at 495 Goodman Road touts eight outdoor fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, training, games and tournaments. Four fields are natural grass. Four are artificial turf.   

According to Emmie Doin, facility director, the complex—promoted as the Northeast Premier Residential Sports Venue—offers practice times, sports retreats, tournaments, a college internship program, and has 25 cabins that can sleep up to 400 people.  Field rentals are available for professional organizations, clubs, colleges, academies, high schools and travel teams.

“Golden Goal gives young athletes a place to fine-tune their skills, compete in games and tournaments, and train outdoors,” she said.

Players, team staff and chaperones can participate in 2-day to 7-day programs that include meals and all of the amenities in the Athlete’s Village and staff lounge.

“The Athlete’s Village includes outdoor activities like spike ball, can jam and cornhole and indoor activities include ping pong, air hockey, televisions, Xboxes and PlayStations,” she said.  “We also have a challenge course for athletes to work on their team building skills while having fun.”  The course includes a 10-foot vertical wall and tire flips. 

“It’s something that someone can do alone,” she noted, “but it’s designed to encourage a team to work together.”

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Residential Real Estate Is Experiencing A Boom As The COVID-19 Pandemic Eases

Posted onOctober 17, 2021
Janet Besheer is a real estate broker who runs the independent Equitas Realty firm.
Courtesy Equitas Realty

By Christine Graf

The residential real estate boom that is occurring throughout the country has Capital Region real estate agents scrambling to find homes for their clients. Much of the demand is being fueled by millennials who are in their prime home-buying years and make up the county’s largest demographic.

The decline in interest rates that took place during the past year has made purchasing a home especially attractive. Mortgage rates dropped in 2020 and reached a record low of 2.65 percent in January. Those in the industry say demand far exceeded supply of homes, and low supply has been the primary driver for the rapid increase in home prices.

“It’s nuts,” said Howard Denison of DeMarsh Real Estate in Glens Falls. “People are offering up to 10 percent more than asking. There was a two-family ranch that sold within four hours. Potential buyers are getting upset and disgusted.”

According to Susan Kassal of Hunt Real Estate, during her 19 years in real estate she has never witnessed such high demand for residential properties. Many of her customers make offers on three to four houses before securing a winning bid, and a surprising number are making all cash offers. Although the majority of the cash buyers are relocating from cities, she said some are local.

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Adirondack Winery Breaks Ground On $2.6M Winemaking Facility And Tasting Room

Posted onOctober 17, 2021October 17, 2021
Michael Pardy and Sasha Pardy, owners of Adirondack Winery, with, from center, Tim Barber, Marissa Barber and Peter Barber of JAG Construction at the facility groundbreaking Oct. 7.
Courtesy Adirondack Winery

Ground was broken Oct. 7 on the Adirondack Winery project that will result in a $2.6 million, 14,100-square-foot winemaking facility and tasting room at the site of its current Queensbury headquarters.

Company officials said the new building will provide the family run winery with the space it needs to triple its wine production over the next 10 years.

The new building will house an all-new tasting room, where the winery plans to offer new services customers have long desired, such as wine by the glass, outdoor seating, and light dining.

The winery will introduce classes and launch tours of the new facility. There are also plans to rent event space for private events and conferences.

The goal is to complete the construction by April, in time for the winery’s 14th anniversary celebration.

“This groundbreaking is the start of a new chapter for Adirondack Winery,” said Adirondack Winery president and co-owner Sasha Pardy. “This company started as a small family business, making wine in the back room of our Lake George tasting room almost 14 years ago. Now we’ve grown to the point where this new building is the only way we are going to keep up with demand.

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Officials Hope ‘Ice Castles’ Tourist Attraction Helps Businesses Stay Open In Winter

Posted onOctober 17, 2021
Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird announces details of the new tourist attraction.
Courtesy Lake George Chamber of Commerce

The Lake George Chamber of Commerce says the winter of 2021-22 promises to be unlike no other in the area as a new venture—Ice Castles—brings its display of sculptures, caverns, ice slides, lighting and more to Charles Wood Park’s Festival Space.

The new winter event that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to numerous communities around the country, officials said,  with ice displays that feature LED lights that change color.

Lake George will be its sixth location in the United States, joining sites in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Utah and Colorado.

The event was formally introduced at a news conference on Oct. 5.

“We are excited to bring the magic of Ice Castles to Lake George this winter,” said Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird. “Our mission is to create a fun and safe outdoor experience where people can escape from the hustle of daily life for a moment and step into a frozen fairy-tale world.”

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