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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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Mortorcycle ride for cancer

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 12:22pm

ALTAMONT - On Saturday, May 12, there will be a charity motorcycle ride from VFW 8692 on Rt 155 to  VFW 7062 on Mill Sreet.

The cost is $20 a bike and is rain or shine. There will also be an end of run party at VFW 7062.

For more information, Please Call, 518-470-7310.

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Program announced to help improve lives of those with chronic conditions

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 3:04pm
Program announced to help improve lives of those with chronic conditions

CDPHP has announced a partnership with the Colonie Youth Center’s Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center on a program that aims to improve the lives of people in the community living with a chronic condition.

According to a statement, the Well on Our Way program provides support and motivation to live a healthier lifestyle. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. at CYC’s Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center located on 30 Aviation Road in Albany.

Doctors and cancer survivors will be in attendance.

 

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Ride to benefit Blue Friday New York to take place Saturday

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 12:59pm
Ride to benefit Blue Friday New York to take place Saturday

The Blue Friday New York Fallen Officer Memorial Ride will take place on Saturday, May 5 and will cover many areas in the Capital Region.

The ride will go over 94 miles and will kick off from Spizie’s Harley-Davidson on Central Avenue in Colonie at 11:30 a.m. The riders will then go to Herba Motors on Route 30 in Amsterdam, followed by Adirondack Harley-Davidson on Route 29 in Amsterdam.

Registration will be available at all three locations and will begin at 9 a.m. The ride will travel through Albany, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton and Saratoga counties and will end at the Bethlehem Town Park on Route 32 in Bethlehem at 2 p.m.

Donations for the ride will be $25/driver and $15/rider and will include a lunch at the Bethlehem Town Park. Anyone can attend the lunch for a $10 donation and live music will be provided by Kevin and Katie McKrell and others.

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Champagne on the Park tickets now on sale

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 12:46pm

ALBANY - The Lark Street Business Improvement District's annual fundraiser will be held on Thursday, May 10.

Champagne on the Park is a fundraiser that supports the year-round efforts if the Lark Street BID to continue the growth of the economic and urban development and sustainability of this unique neighborhood through programs including neighborhood safety and marketing.

Advanced sale tickets are $60 an individual or $100 for a couple.  For tickets, PLEASE VISIT.

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Police Officer's Memorial Motorcycle-Ride to take place May 5

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 2:52pm
Police Officer's Memorial Motorcycle-Ride to take place May 5

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will join with other law enforcement agencies from local counties to participate in a 94 mile Police Officer’s Memorial Motorcycle-Ride. The ride is set for Saturday, May 5.

The First Fallen Officer’s Memorial Ride will be held rain or shine and is being held by Blue Friday of New York and Blue Knights New York 24.

The ride will cover Albany, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton and Saratoga counties and will be open to the public. It will be a police-escorted motorcycle ride.

For more information please contact Adirondack Harley Davidson at 883-1128, Herba Motor Company at 883-8018 or visit www.bluefridayny.org.

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March of Dimes returns to Capital Region

Submitted by Chris Rooney, WNYT Web Manager
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 2:07pm
March of Dimes returns to Capital Region

On Sunday, April 29 hundreds of families and business leaders will join together in the March of Dimes' March for Babies at the Crossings of Colonie.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. The three mile walk begins at 10 a.m.

The March of Dimes is the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

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