By Christine Graf
In April, Saratoga Polo Association owners Jim Rossi and Mike Bucci turned over the deed to the historic club to Carver Laraway, owner of Altamont-based Carver Companies.
Although Laraway’s plans for the 43-acre property remain uncertain, many local residents are hopeful it will remain a polo club. Located on Bloomfield Road in the town of Greenfield, just west of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Polo Club is one of the oldest in the United States. It was founded in 1898 by William Collins Whitney, a financier, politician and owner of thoroughbred horses.
Rossi and Bucci purchased the club for $1.2 million in 2004. Although they were successful in increasing attendance and sponsorship revenue, they were plagued by financial problems. They were also unsuccessful in efforts to develop apartments and condominiums on the property.

Americade, the motorcycle touring rally and a Lake George tradition of nearly 40 years, will not take place this summer, Americade organizer Christian Dutcher announced.
The event was originally moved from June to July because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it has now been canceled. Officials hope it will return next year.
“When we rescheduled Americade to July, I knew that it was a bit of a long shot. Attempting to create a safe event in the face of a global pandemic was a big challenge and would require numerous changes to ensure everyone’s wellbeing,” said Dutcher.
“The odds of it being financially worthwhile were near zero, but we wanted to give it a try for several reasons. We didn’t want to be yet another event that canceled in 2020 (there was already enough depressing news). We knew that all of our partners (vendors and the local community) needed every bit of help we could give them. And we didn’t want to interrupt the 37-year tradition of Americade,” he said.