Saratoga Business Journal

‘Bride And Gown’ Moves To Saratoga Springs, Providing Gown And Necessary Accessories

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Eliza DeRocker has moved her Bride and Gown business, previously located in Glens Falls,to the upper level of Saratoga Closet, 38 Van Dam St., Saratoga Springs.
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By Jennifer Farnsworth
Eliza DeRocker has moved her Bride and Gown business, previously located in Glens Falls,to the upper level of Saratoga Closet, 38 Van Dam St., Saratoga Springs.
DeRocker also owns Saratoga Closet.
“Being in the same spot, I don’t feel so split between the two. I was going back and forth up to three times a day. I love just being in one location. It has really allowed me to enjoy the atmosphere at both places that I have tried to create, which is comfortable and relaxed,” said DeRocker.
She earned a fashion design degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan.She designed for Wathne Limited for Chanel and was the stylist for Lilly Pulitzer, as well as having her own line of handbags and clothing, all before opening Bride and Gown in Glens Falls in 2013.

Adelphi Hotel In Downtown Saratoga Springs Unveils Its ‘Morrissey’s Bistro Dining Room’

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

The Adelphi Hotel renovated its dining area and re-opened it as Morrissey’s Bistro Dining Room. They also created an expanded all-day menu with added features including deli sandwiches.
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The Adelphi Hotel has re-opened the dining area as Morrissey’s Bistro Dining Room in the Adelphi Conservatory.
Morrissey’s Lounge, as it existed since October 2017, was met with immediate success, hotel officials aid. It was achieved “by the consistent combination of providing its guests with a welcoming, casual, authentic environment along with an extraordinary food and beverage experience. And just when our loyal followers near and far thought it could not get any better, here comes the Morrissey’s Bistro,” a company news release said.
Culinary director, and chef David Burke has created an all-day menu with added features to include cheese fondues with truffles, short rib croquets, an array of specialty paninis, wood-fired flatbreads, pastas and more.

Artisan Market Returns To The Brookside Museum In Time For The Holiday Season

November 13, 2020November 22, 2020

The popular Artisan Market at Brookside Museum is returning soon for the 2020 holiday shopping season.
The event will be held from Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, through Dec. 24 at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St. in Ballston Spa.
Its hours will be noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Like its predecessors, the 20th installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans, including everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables.

‘Save Our Locals’ Effort To Urge Shopping Local Will Help Holiday Season And Beyond

November 13, 2020November 17, 2020

The Save Our Locals logo was created and shared with thousands of local businesses. There are versions customized for all municipalities in the county, like this one for Saratoga Springs.
Courtesy Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

A new campaign called “Save Our Locals” is aiming to help local businesses, particularly during the holiday season.
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is leading the effort to bring awareness to community members on how crucial it is to shop at local, independent businesses to help ensure their survival as restrictions on businesses due to COVID-19 continues to take a toll.
The Chamber is partnering with business organizations across Saratoga County—including Discover Saratoga, Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, the Mechanicville-Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, Saratoga Springs City Center, and the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association—in this united effort to save local businesses.
“As winter nears, many local businesses continue to operate with severe restrictions placed on them in the effort to stop the spread of COVID 19,” Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus said.

Acupuncture Practitioners Say Treating For Depression During Pandemic Is On The Rise

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Bridgette Shea, owner of Ageless Acupuncture in Saratoga Springs. ©2020 SaratogaPhotographer.com

By Christine Graf
After being deemed non-essential and forced to close at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, acupuncturists were permitted to reopen in June. During the closure, the Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY) pushed for the governor to grant the profession essential status.
Licensed acupuncturist Bridgette Shea, owner of Ageless Acupuncture in Saratoga Springs, is treating several patients who recovered from COVID but have lingering and often debilitating symptoms.
“I’m finding that the combination of acupuncture and herbs—Chinese medicine—is what works best,” said Shea. “I treat them with acupuncture because the body work really helps. Most of them have lung stuff going on still or something chest related or upper back related that was related to when they had the actual acute infection. I’ll also do some cupping on their backs to draw out some of the leftover heat, inflammation, or dampness that may still be residing in the body.”

Licensed Massage Therapist Moves Her Offices To Wells Street In Saratoga Springs

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Evan Rock moved her Saratoga Awareness business to 7 Wells St. in Saratoga Springs. ©2020 SaratogaPhotographer.com

By Christine Graf
Licensed massage therapist and certified Feldenkrais Method practitioner Evan Rock has moved her Saratoga Awareness business to 7 Wells St. in Saratoga Springs.
Rock, a Saratoga native, founded her business in 2015 and previously operated out of a shared space at 2 Franklin Square.
She has an applied science degree in massage therapy from SUNY Morrisville and completed a four-year certification program at the Feldenkrais Institute in Manhattan.
The method employs the use of gentle movement and increased awareness to improve range of motion, flexibility, and coordination. It was developed in the 1940s by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, an Israeli engineer, physicist, and martial arts expert. The method is based on the principles of physics and biomechanics and was introduced to the United States in the 1970s.

Dr. Lisa Yacovani Provides Physical Therapy Via A Mobile Service Traveling To Clients

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Dr. Lisa Yacovani offers care through her traveling concierge physical therapy practice. Courtesy Dynamo Physical Therapy PLLC

By Jennifer Farnsworth
Dr. Lisa Yacovani, PT, DPT is bringing a fresh approach to physical therapy through her new mobile practice, Dynamo Physical Therapy PLLC.
Based out of Saratoga County, Yacovani offers individualized care to her patients through her traveling concierge physical therapy practice.
Yacovani said Dynamo Physical Therapy is based on the notion of being proactive about health through a comprehensive approach. Although she works with patients in all stages of life, she said her passion is reaching age groups that are able to take preventative measures that will impact their lives in the future.

Albany Med Says, Despite Pandemic, It’s Safe For Women To Schedule Their Mammograms

November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is the most common cancer in American women after skin cancer. And though the coronavirus pandemic continues, Albany Medical Center’s breast care experts stress that it is safe to schedule a mammogram this year.
“Annual screening mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 but can be sooner depending on risk factors,”said Dr. Beth Whiteside, medical director of Albany Med’s Breast Care Center and a breast radiologist with Community Care Physicians PC.

Financial Advisors Urge People Not To Panic Amid The Uncertainty Caused By COVID-19

November 12, 2020November 13, 2020

By Jill Nagy
Get your life in order, think about possible tax changes and, above all, don’t panic. That is the advice of area financial advisors for surviving in the age of COVID-19.
“It’s never been more important to attend to your estate plan,” said Jeff Vahanian of Vahanian & Associates in Saratoga Springs. “We are very aggressive about this. People have had to adjust their behavior in many ways. I hope they refocus on things that matter.”
He urges his clients to have a health care proxy, naming someone to make medical decisions if they are unable to; a living will, to indicate their preferences in connection with medical care; and a power of attorney, appointing someone to make decisions in non-medical matters if they are unable to do so.
“In times like these, they are very critical. Nobody should be without them,” he said.
Vahanian said people with young children to should decide who they want to raise them if they are unable to do so.

Business Report: When Are Meals, Entertainment Deductible?

November 12, 2020November 13, 2020

Joanna Piscitella is a CPA with Hedley & Co. PPLC.

By Joanna Piscitella, CPA
The Internal Revenue Service has issued final regulations on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following changes made by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
The Treasury Department and the IRS did not receive any requests to speak at a public hearing on the proposed regulations but they had received written and electronic comments in response to the proposed regulations.
These written comments were incorporated into the new regulations.
As a reminder, the 2017 TCJA generally eliminated the deduction for any expenses related to activities generally considered entertainment, amusement or recreation. However, taxpayers may still deduct business expenses related to food and beverages if certain requirements are met (Typically limited to 50 percent of the expenditure).