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Applebee’s fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics athletes

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:36pm
Applebee’s fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics athletes

On Thursday, May 17 dozens of local high school and college student athletes will join Special Olympics athletes to greet guests, bus tables and serve good at a fundraiser at Applebee’s restaurants.

The fundraiser will directly benefit more than 51,000 Special Olympics athletes across New York State and it is part of Applebee’s’ “Athletes and Applebee’s” night.

The event will take place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. in restaurants in Queensbury and Saratoga Springs.

 

 

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Public invited to join American Legion Post 1450 in Memorial Day celebrations

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:28pm
Public invited to join American Legion Post 1450 in Memorial Day celebrations

The public is invited to attend the Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies that will be held at the American Legion Post 1450 Pavilion in Halfmoon on Monday, May 28.

The pavilion is located at 275 Grooms Road. This year’s principal speaker will be Senior Chief, Navy Counselor Rich Cavalier. He is a 21 year Navy Veteran and a native New Yorker who is currently serving as the regional supervisor for officer recruiting.

Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

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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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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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Mental Health Awareness Walk to be May 19

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 3:05pm
Mental Health Awareness Walk to be May 19

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Saratoga County will be having its 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk on May 19 at the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the walk will start at 11 a.m. The cost of the walk will be $20 and when people register they will receive a free t-shirt.

According to DBSA Saratoga County, funds from the walk will go towards affordable training opportunities, informational pamphlets, walk expenses, increased public awareness, advocacy for mental health and special speakers for groups. All the proceeds from the walk will remain with DBSA Saratoga County. Click here for more information on DBSA.

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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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ASPIRe NY, Inc. releases newsletter

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 2:33pm
ASPIRe NY, Inc. releases newsletter

The ASPIRe NY, Inc. Connect Up Newsletter has been released.

The newsletter brings people information about local workshops, conferences and activities for parents and persons with ASD. The newsletter talks about opportunities by The Parent Network, Clifton Park Halfmoon Library and The Guilderland YMCA.

Click here to read more.

 

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