Updates and Opinions on the News of the Day
Saratoga County had another very successful year in 2025. We have continued to attack challenging matters with thoughtful, informed strategies always seeking long term solutions that provide visibility on saving taxpayer money. Building a foundation of entities that serve many communities through shared services agreements have positioned Saratoga County to excel for decades into the …
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If at first you don't succeed, in wasting hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars, intimidating employees to join your kabal, experience multiple sudden resignations by elected officials and numerous false narratives being directed toward colleagues in Town Hall, try, try again. The 2025 local elections across Counties and municipalities in New York were very disappointing …
Early voting is well under way this election season. Voters throughout the state will decide on their future leaders and in turn the direction of their municipality. Local elections are increasingly more important as you vote for the government closest to you. The daily saga of politics in Albany and Washington will always be there …
The County Water System continues to grow and provide an affordable complementary source of water for many communities. Supervisor Ray Callanan of Ballston and I were members of the Saratoga County Water Committee in the early 2000s. Supervisor Callanan served as Chairman of the committee. At that time, I was a newly elected Supervisor working …
A recent move by the organization RISE has created a great deal of discussion about the topic of serving the homeless in Saratoga Springs. RISE operates a Low Barrier homeless shelter that may meet the definition of a Wet Shelter on Adelphi Street in the City. A Low Barrier Shelter has a focus on accessibility …
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A few years ago, working with NYS DOT, grant funds were secured to assist DOT's efforts to study options for road improvements in the RT 146 Corridor near Exit 9. After an in depth review by DOT engineers, the final plan has been approved and DOT is moving forward with the project in the Spring. …
The Code Blue program became a mandate for all Counties in New York in 2016 when then Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order requiring temporary housing for homeless people when temperatures begin to turn cold. Generally, the Cold Blue season runs from October to April annually. The County has partnered with Shelters of Saratoga to …
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Taking lessons learned in racing to business success EDITOR'S NOTE: In the weeks ahead this blog will highlight just some of the many people who are important to the weekly show at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. As my recent blog about the Speedway stated, everything we are losing as a society you can find at the …
EDITOR'S NOTE: In the weeks ahead this blog will highlight just some of the many people who are important to the weekly show at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. As my recent blog about the Speedway stated, everything we are losing as a society you can find at the local Speedway. I hope you enjoy reading about …
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Speedways matter. This is true for the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in the Town of Malta, NY and every speedway across the United States. As you drive down Route 9 just north of Exit 12 off I-87 in Saratoga County New York, you pass the speedway, which will hopefully celebrate its 60th year of operation in 2025. …
Clifton Park and Beyond 