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.”

COHOES - LePage's MArket will be celebrating its Grand Opening on Sunday, May 6, at 12p.

The market will offer specialty sandwiches, coffee, pastries, beverages and soft serve ice cream.

The market will feature two places to enjoy the Cohoes falls from, either indoors or out.

The owners have been Cohoes business staples for nearly 40 years.

This event is in conjunction with Brookfield's Falls View Park Arts & Music Festival.

There will be vendors, giveaways, samplings and a bicycle raffle.

for more information about LePage's Market, PLEASE VISIT.

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.