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Applications available for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:29pm
Applications available for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

The application is now posted online for the Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Education Summer Camps.

The DEC Environmental Education Camps offer campers experiences in sportsman education, games, lessons, hands-on activities, swimming, hiking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Through these activities, campers will learn about forests, water quality, nature and more.

There are four different camps kids can attend, Camp Colby, Camp DeBruce, Camp Rushford and Camp Pack Forest. Campers will participate in discovery groups and will complete six lessons. These lessons include group dynamics, explorations of different habitats and human impacts on the environment.  Science, problem solving, games, journal keeping and wildlife activities are also part of what campers will experience.

Camp starts on July 1, 2012 and goes until August 18, 2012. Campers can attend multiple times during the seven, week-long sessions.

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Groundbreaking for Multi-Sports complex

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, April 13th, 2012, 1:13pm

ALBANY- On Tuesday, April 17, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony at the University Athletic Field on the UAlbany campus.

The ceremony is for the new Mutli Sports Complex bneing built there. 

Everyone is welcome to attend. Parking is available in the SEFCU parking lot.

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ValleyCats begin '4 in 24' Youth Field Renovations

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Thursday, April 12th, 2012, 1:02pm

TROY - On Friday, April 13, the Tri-City ValleyCats will begin their Community Grounds Crew Program.

The four selected little league fields will have new sod placed in their in-field as well as having their pitchers mound and homeplate areas re-built. All work on the four fields is expected to be completed in 24 hours.

The selected Little Leagues are Waterford Little League, South Colonie Youth Baseball, Coxsackie Little League, and Cambridge Valley Athletic Association.

Renovation on each field will begin at 6a amd willalso include straightening of the baselines and making sure field dimensions are correct.

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Annual Amy Tisa Memorial Charity Basketball Game to be March 9

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, March 9th, 2012, 5:17pm
Annual Amy Tisa Memorial Charity Basketball Game to be March 9

The 5th Annual Amy Tisa Memorial Charity Basketball Game featuring the Veeder Owls versus the Shaker Road Turtles will be on Friday, March 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Colonie High School.

Doors will open at 6:30 and admission will be $5 per person or $10 per family.

The Half Time Show will feature the Colonie Cheerleaders a DJ and much more. Click here to see the flyer.

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Lady Raiders grab NYS Class AA Section II championship

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, 4:24pm
Lady Raiders grab NYS Class AA Section II championship

The South Colonie Central School District is congratulating the Colonie Central High School Lady Raiders varsity basketball team for earning the New York State Class AA Section II championship.

They won the championship over Albany High School 64-55 at Hudson Valley Community College on March 3.

It is the teams’ first sectional championship since 2005.

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Snowmobilers reminded to be safe on the trail

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 2:11pm
Snowmobilers reminded to be safe on the trail

The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) is reminding people to ride safely during the winter months. Coming off the heels of International Snowmobile Safety Week, riders are being reminded to keep it fun, but safe while on the trail.

“We remind snowmobilers to take extra caution in the beginning of the season with low snow depths in many parts of the state,”said Dominic Jacangelo, executive director of NYSSA. “While the number of accidents continues to decrease, inexperience and excess speed are major contributors, it is best to throttle back and take the extra minute to maintain control during your ride. Expect the unexpected.”

The NYSSA suggests that riders reach out to their local club for information on trails before they ride. Due to flooding brought on by Tropical storms Irene and Lee some trails may have changed.

Click here for more safety tips and information from the NYSSA.

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Siena basketball players visit with children at Albany Med

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, January 16th, 2012, 12:23pm
Siena basketball players visit with children at Albany Med

Siena basketball players will visit with children and their families at the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center during the day Monday.

The men’s basketball team will visit the Ronald McDonald Family Room to make arts and crafts, play games and speak with children and their families. The program is part of a partnership between Siena Athletics and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The athletes are scheduled to meet with the children at 1:30 p.m. For more Siena Athletics information click here.

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