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2012 Berkshire Idol Finals

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 2:19pm

PITTSFIELD - On Saturday, May 12, the finals of the 2012 Berkshire Idol will be held at Barrington Stage Company.

This year's finals will feature live audience voting following each contestant's performance.

there will be speacial performances from last years winners.

All proceeds go to benefit the Family Life Support Center.

The show starts at 6:30p. Tickets can be reserved by calling 413-236-8888.

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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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Aqua Ducks to meet Kayak Flotilla

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 9:13am

ALBANY - On Tuesday, May 15, the Albany Aqua Ducks head out to Splashdown into the Hudson River to lead a flotilla that will be welcoming renowned British expeditionary Richard Harpham and adventurer/photographer Glen Charles.

The two kayakers are traveling 500 miles from Buffalo's historic Erie Canal Harbor to the Statue of Liberty, a journey that began on May 1 and ends on May 21. They are kayacking along the Erie Canal and through its 36 locks.

The two men arre carrying a container of water from the canal that they will pur into the Hudson River, symbolically linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

 

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Lansingburgh native to be honored

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 9:01am

LANSINGBURGH - On Saturday, May 12, Senator Roy McDonald will celebrate the induction of First Sergeant Patrick Adams into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.

First Sergeant Abrams, a combat Veteran who served in both the Veitnam War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, will be the 43rd senate districts nominee for 2012. A member of the United States Army and New York National Gaur, First Sergeant Abrams was awarded two Purple Hearts during his 30 year military career. Locally, he spent 26 years as an officer of the City of Cohoes Police Department, retiring in 2003 as a Lieutenant.

The induction will be at Noon.

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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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Albany County looks for applicants for open positions

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 2:56pm
Albany County looks for applicants for open positions

Albany County is looking for various applicants to apply for positions.

Positions range from Commissioner, Department of Aging, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Children, Youth and Families, Director, Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Public Health, etc.

Successful applicants must reside in Albany County or agree to become a resident within one year of employment. Please send resumes by May 4 to:

Office of the Albany County Executive
112 State Street, Room 200
Albany, New York 12207

Or via e-mail to: employment@albanycounty.com

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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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