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Articles by Megin Potter
New York’s Spine-Tingling Haunted History
Written by Megin Potter on October 29, 2026. Posted in Entertainment. Paranormal enthusiast, travel writer and photographer Theresa St. John explores the thrilling side of history in her debut book, Roadtrip New York: Searching for the Paranormal. In Roadtrip New York: Searching for the Paranormal, the first of a planned three-part series examining New York’s haunted destinations, author Theresa St. John details her first-hand accounts of historic sites and haunted hidden gems.
Jill VanKuren
Written by Megin Potter on May 28, 2026. Posted in Featured, Women of Influence. Skillfully Navigating the Evolving Healthcare Landscape At Saratoga Hospital’s helm, President and CEO Jill VanKuren is as resolute as she is sincere, steering the ship toward a new horizon in patient-centered care. From her strategic vantage point, Jill VanKuren envisions the future of Saratoga Hospital.
Melanie Fronhofer Weber
Written by Megin Potter on May 28, 2026. Posted in Featured, Women of Influence. Nurturing Ideas that Take Root To shape our community, Melanie Fronhofer Weber wears many hats. A tenacious multitasker, this local native quickly fell in love with the idea of building connections. Now, her forward-thinking resourcefulness is transforming lives (and your next fun night out). Melanie Fronhofer Weber gracefully hurdles challenges to champion others and generate abundance.
Hayley Stevens
Written by Megin Potter on May 28, 2026. Posted in Featured, Women of Influence. From Her Cup, Joy Spills Over For more than a decade, Hayley Stevens has been brewing special moments on Broadway. Hayley Stevens’ radiant smile exudes warmth in our little corner of the world. Inside Saratoga Tea & Honey Company, the downtown Saratoga Springs shop Hayley founded more than a decade ago, the walls are lined with artisanal tea blends, each with its own sniffer jar, for a premium sensory experience.
An Indelible Imprint
Written by Books by Mark Clarke, Illustrated by Kelsi Lee Lytle | Article Written by Megin Potter on November 26, 2025. Posted in Entertainment. Books by Mark Clarke, Illustrated by Kelsi Lee Lytle Article Written by Megin Potter In two children’s books written by Mark Clarke, bright watercolor illustrations by Greenfield artist Kelsi Lee Lytle draw you further into charming stories that cultivate curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world.
Close to Home
Written by written by Megin Potter | Photos by Susan Blackburn Photography on November 26, 2025. Posted in Home & Garden, News. written by Megin Potter | Photos by Susan Blackburn Photography Alexandra Fasulo rode her first pony at the age of two. As a child, she loved being outdoors, playing in the creek, and running around with the geese in her Altamont backyard.
Stewart’s Shops’ Create-Your-Own Flavor Released
This week, Stewart’s Shops is debuting the limited-edition “Carmine’s Holiday Spumoni” ice cream, a combination of three distinct flavors; chocolate, pistachio, and cherry, named in honor of Carmine DeCrescente, former President of DeCrescente Distributing Company.
The Local Branch Opens on Broadway
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Forged on the roads and trails that cross this country, The Local Branch has now opened at 447 Broadway, in Saratoga Springs, selling Americana that touches on the nation’s culture and folklore. Founded in San Franciso in 2009 by Blaine and Mackenzie Vossler, The Local Branch specializes in small-batch, American-made products. Working with more than 100 vendors, the space is stocked with handmade pieces that resonate with nostalgia.
Game On: It’s Go Time for Legacy Pickleball Club’s Flagship Location in Ballston Spa
On Aug. 4, a $2.33 million deal was signed securing Legacy Sports Holdings a 10-year lease for a 4-acre parcel on Route 50, soon to be the home of the largest pickleball center in the region, and the first of five centers like it in the Northeast. Renovations to the 20,000 sq. ft.
Economic Driver: The Parking/Park Combo
The question of modern urban parking is answered by pairing the Saratoga Springs City Center’s three-story parking structure with the adjacent Flat Rock Park. Maximizing parking spaces and green spaces within a city are often conflicting ideals. In Saratoga Springs, the odd pairing equals success. Saratoga has been grappling with how to add more parking spaces downtown for at least thirty years, said Saratoga Springs City Center Executive Director Ryan McMahon.
The Happiness Hub: Saratoga Senior Center Open For Business
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In July, the Saratoga Senior Center moved to its new location, 290 West Avenue, adjacent to the Saratoga Regional YMCA. The building’s brick and white columned exterior, designed by Saratoga architect John Muse, and built by Bast Hatfield Construction, ties senior health and wellness together in a big way. “Our goal is to be a hub for older adults in a building that’s designed like a college campus center.
Goodbye Weekend at Cannone’s Deli
Burnt Hills — Cannone’s Deli isn’t just a deli – it’s been a home, but with other homes to look after, the Cannone’s are finally calling it quits at this location. John Cannone began his restaurant career working in his father’s Long Island deli, the Five Corners Food Market. In 1980, John married Theresa, and four years later, the couple moved upstate. On August 4, 1984, they opened Cannone’s Deli at 654 Saratoga Road.
Olde Saratoga Mini Golf Meets Rustic Pizza & Eats
Wilton — When Brian Brumley turned 50, he declared he would work smarter - not harder. “I always had, in the back of my mind, that when I turned 50, I was going to slowly back away from the fast pace of the deli business and start a new, slower-paced restaurant,” he said. That was last year, and now, Brian has embarked on the venture.
Community Unites Around A Brand-New Mom with Breast Cancer
Alyssa Lewis, 29, of Mechanicville, was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. It has been a harrowing ordeal for Alyssa and her husband, Dustin, compounded by the fact that cancer treatments are expensive. They have been unsure how to make it through. Now, the community has stepped up to help. In just two weeks, they have raised $10,333 through a heartfelt GoFundMe campaign, surpassing their $10,000 goal.
Breakfast Just Got Eggspensive
Eggs are nutritional, versatile, and easy to prepare, but the price of them has skyrocketed across the country in recent weeks. After hitting historic peaks during the holiday season, prices have remained stubbornly high due to shortages exacerbated by the deadliest surge of avian flu on record. The outbreak began in December 2021 with the Eurasian Strain (EA) of the H5N1 virus in Canada before it spread into the United States.
The “Heroes of Zurs”
After an avalanche in the Austrian Alps engulfed skiers on Christmas day, the quick action of several area teens aided in the search for survivors. When the Gottmann family from Malta, and the Osterhout’s from Broadlalbin, arrived at the small, quiet town of Stuben in the middle of Austria’s largest lift-linked ski area – the Arlberg, they were in high spirits. Known for its excellent snow conditions, it was the Gottmann’s third time visiting the mountainous region.
Super Source Media Opens in Wilton Mall
Super Source Media, a photography studio specializing in custom portraits and printing, has opened in their new Wilton Mall location (next to The Stadium at the Old Navy entrance). Stocked with a variety of backgrounds and sets, they are offering something special to the public. “That’s what’s fun about the studio.
Big Wedding, Little Chapel
Next Story WRITTEN BY MEGIN POTTER | PHOTOS BY ALICE COREY PHOTOGRAPHY (UNLESS NOTED) Love has many faces. This was easy to see in June when 30 couples gathered on the grounds of the Beekman 1802 farm in Sharon Springs for the “Let Love Bloom” marriage marathon. “I should’ve invested in Kleenex,” said Event Manager Alan Edstrom. LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING People came in from around the country for the unique event.
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