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Capital District Community Gardens awarded $30K

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:06pm

The Capital District Community Gardens has been awarded $30,000 from the Conservation Partnership Program.

The Conservation Partnership program is funded by The NYS Environmental Protection Fund and administered by The Land Trust Alliance of NYS.

“Capital District Community Gardens is grateful for The Conservation Partnership Program’s invaluable support for our mission to nourish healthy communities by providing access to fresh food and green spaces for all,” said CDCG’s Executive Director Amy Klein in a statement. “Protecting public health starts with caring for the land and water that is used to nourish residents and it is an honor to partner with the many other organizations working toward this common goal with The Conservation Partnership Program’s support.”

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Fundraiser for Sgt. Joe

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 1:21pm

NASSAU - There will be a fundraiser for Tech. Sgt. Joseph Wilkinson on Firday, May 4, from 5-8p.

The event is sponsored by the community and is at the Hoags Corners Fire Company.

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Community Gardens 25th annual Spring Brunch

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 2:49pm

TROY - On Sunday, May 6, Capital District Community Gardens will be holding their 25th annual Spring Brunch at the Siek Campus Center of HVCC.

Everyone one is invited to come and sample fare prepared by 100 local chefs and bakers. There will be a silent auction, live harp music, and childrens activities.

The event will be from 10a-2p at 80 Vandenburgh Ave.

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ValleyCats to hold National Anthem auditions

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 12:29pm

TROY - The Tri-City ValleyCats will be holding their 2nd Annual National Anthem tryouts on Saturday, May 19. Anyone interested in auditioning is welcome to attend.

The auditions will be held on the Lower Level of Crossgates Mall near the Apple Store from 9-1p. Registration begins at 9a, auditions will be held on a first come first go basis. 

Singers may perform individually or as a group, instruments will be allowed as long as they do not require electricity. 

The panel will select five finalists and those finalists will be voted on on the ValleyCats website.

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Scott Earl tours Boys and Girls Club

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Friday, April 20th, 2012, 6:09pm

The founder of County Waste is getting a big thank you tonight from people in Troy.

Scott Earl toured the newly remodeled Boys and Girls Club today along with Mayor Rosamilia and former Troy mayor, Harry Tutunjian.

Earl was there to see how his donation of roughly two million dollars has been spent.

He says he is very proud of what the organization has done.

As thanks, the club presented Earl with a plaque and a basket of gifts.

 

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Bike For MS campaign

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 7:23pm

You may see some broken bicycles parked around the Capital Region this summer.

They will hopefully drive people to register for Bike MS, a fundraiser for the local chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

It will take place September 22 at Birth Hill in Schodack.

The bikes are broken because MS takes away your mobility.

They are bright orange because that is the color of MS.

 

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Volunteer firefighters needed

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 9:49am

There's a statewide effort going on to slow down the growing shortage of volunteer firefighters.

The state Firemen's Association held a news conference Tuesday morning in Waterford detailing the second annual Recruit NY program.

All this week many volunteer fire companies will open their doors to area residents to show them what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter.

They're urging you to consider taking part.

Click here to see if the volunteer fire department in your community is opening its doors this weekend.

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