Events

Tug of War Fundraiser to be held

Submitted by Nicole Foster, WNYT Contributor

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012, 2:05pm

On Saturday, August 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Knights of Columbus and the Malta Veterans Committee will be hosting a Tug of War Fundraiser to raise money for the Adaptive Sports Program for New York State disabled veterans at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.

Teams of 15 members will be in a tug of war battle against an 18 wheeler truck at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. They will compete to see who can tug the truck 50 feet in the shortest amount of time, with trophies awarded to the top three teams with the best times.

For more information, please visit their website here.

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Alliance for Women in Media to host Kenneth Adams

Submitted by Nicole Foster, WNYT Contributor

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 12:26pm

On Wednesday, August 8, at 8 a.m., The NYS Capital District Chapter, Alliance for Women in Media, will be hosting a breakfast discussion with Kenneth Adams, President and CEO/Commissioner of the New York State Department of Economic Development.

The breakfast event will be hosted at The Century House in Latham.

The event costs $15 for members and $18 for non-members.

To reserve your seat, please email nysawm@gmail.com.

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Congressman Tonko to host town hall meeting

Submitted by Nicole Foster, WNYT Contributor

Friday, July 27th, 2012, 5:00pm

Congressman Tonko to host town hall meeting

On Monday, July 30, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hackett Middle School, Congressman Paul Tonko will host a town hall meeting.

He will be giving brief opening remarks and then he will take questions, comments and concerns from the public on federal issues.

Anybody is free to attend.

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Albany City Hall to display Giants' Super Bowl Trophy

Submitted by Nicole Foster, WNYT Contributor

Friday, July 27th, 2012, 3:10pm

On Thursday, August 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the Albany City Hall Rotunda will be displaying the Vince Lombardi Trophy, awarded to the New York Giants, and both of their Super Bowl Championship Rings.

Fans are encouraged to visit this exhibit and personal photographs are allowed.

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Albany Dutchmen to host fundraiser night

Submitted by Nicole Foster, WNYT Contributor

Friday, July 27th, 2012, 3:05pm

On Sunday, July 29, at 5:05 p.m., The Albany Dutchmen will be hosting a fundraising night for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during their game against Glens Falls.

The fundraiser will include a raffle where participants can win a 42 inch flat screen TV and other prizes.

For more information on this event, please view their website here.

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