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May is Motorcycle Safety Month

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 10:58am
May is Motorcycle Safety Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Month and the Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding motorists of some helpful safety tips.

According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, there are more than 655,000 licensed motorcyclists and more than 34,000 registered motorcycles in New York State.

In the past 10 years, motorcycle licenses have increased by 28 percent and registrations have increased by 76 percent.

“With the summer months approaching we will be seeing more motorcycles take to our roadways,” said Commissioner Fiala. “We want to make sure motorcyclists are using proper safety precautions and remind motorists to watch for them and share the road,” said Barbara J. Fiala, NYS DMV Commissioner and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Chair.

The following are some tips from the DMV for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways.

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CREDC to hold meeting Tuesday, May 1

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 3:29pm
CREDC to hold meeting Tuesday, May 1

The Capital Region Economic Development Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 1.

According to a statement, the CREDC meeting will include an update on council activities and project tracking, an overview of the council’s new workgroup structure and a quick presentation on the work of the regional councils in 2012 and the second round of the Consolidated Funding Application process.

People who attend the meeting will also have the opportunity to provide the council with written questions and feedback related to the Strategic Plan and CFA process.

The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the RPI East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) gymnasium in Troy.

Members of the CREDC, businesses, individuals, organizations, labor and education representatives from the Capital Region are invited to attend the event.

The council defines the Capital Region as Albany, Columbia, Greene, Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Warren and Washington counties.

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First White Elephant Sale to take place May 19

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 11:22am

On Saturday, May 19 the First White Elephant Sale will take place at the Senior Center of Saratoga Springs located at 5 Williams Street in Saratoga Springs.

The Saratoga Vital Aging (SVAN) will hold the event and the Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga will co-sponsor it. Vendors will be able to rent a table to sell their items. Table fees depend on the size of the table, card table, $15 - 6 ft. tables $25 and 8ft. tables $35.  Vendors are encouraged to reserve tables by May 14. set-up for vendors is Friday night May 18 from 6-8 p.m. or Saturday morning from 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Application forms for vendors can be picked up at the Saratoga Senior Center or by clicking here.

For more information, email dsarno@saratogavitalaging.org or call (518) 587-9104.

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Lake George Americade to begin June 5

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 3:48pm
Lake George Americade to begin June 5

The Lake George Americade Motorcycle Rally is quickly approaching with this year’s dates of June 5 through June 9.

According to Lakegeorge.com, since 1983, Lake George has hosted the Americade, which is the world’s largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally. The event draws over 50,000 riders and passengers each year and they come for the events, exhibits and vendors.

This year’s Americade will offer the following and much more:

  • Fireworks
  • Parades
  • Dinners
  • Rides – 21 Unguided, guided, and self-guided MiniTours along scenic roads
  • Charity Events
  • Motorcycle Vendors
  • Contests
  • Boat Rides
  • Demos
  • Door Prizes
  • Performances by World Champion Motorcyclists

Click here for more information.

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Show support for Food Bank through Facebook

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 9:00am
Show support for Food Bank through Facebook

Capital Region residents now have the opportunity to show their support for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York on the Facebook page.

The Food Bank has made two cover photos for supporters to choose from. Just save the image to a computer and upload it to Facebook.

Click here for more information.

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CDTA to hold events recognizing Earth Day

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 1:51pm
CDTA to hold events recognizing Earth Day

In recognition of the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day and spring time activities, the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will take part in events highlighting public transportation’s role in helping to reduce carbon emissions, traffic congestion and improving air quality.

Below is a list of scheduled events:

Thursday, April 19, 2012 (11:00am – 1:00pm)

US General Services Administration Earth Day event

Leo O’Brien Building, Albany, New York

CDTA Travel Trainers will staff a booth, next to the computer, Electronic and Metal Recycling area, to highlight CDTA’s environmental initiatives and services.

 

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Businessman exonerated of tax fraud tries to clear name

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 10:25am

WILTON - Dave Monsour puts fitness equipment together as he tries to repair his reputation.

The owner of Concepts in Fitness stores in Wilton and Albany says he had his life turned upside down by the state Tax Department. They had him arrested without notice last November.

"Zero contact. Just bang, out of the blue 'You're under arrest with a six-count felony indictment,'" said Monsour.

He was fingerprinted and had mugshots taken. The state Tax Department told the Warren County district attorney that Monsour failed to pay $70,000 in income tax, leaving him to prove otherwise.

"A lot of stress. Lost 25 pounds. Couldn't eat, couldn't sleep. It was horrible. Put myself and my family through hell for five months," Monsour, who lives in Queensbury, said Tuesday.

He hired attorney William Comiskey, a one-time chief tax enforcer for the state.

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