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ValleyCats begin '4 in 24' Youth Field Renovations

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Thursday, April 12th, 2012, 1:02pm

TROY - On Friday, April 13, the Tri-City ValleyCats will begin their Community Grounds Crew Program.

The four selected little league fields will have new sod placed in their in-field as well as having their pitchers mound and homeplate areas re-built. All work on the four fields is expected to be completed in 24 hours.

The selected Little Leagues are Waterford Little League, South Colonie Youth Baseball, Coxsackie Little League, and Cambridge Valley Athletic Association.

Renovation on each field will begin at 6a amd willalso include straightening of the baselines and making sure field dimensions are correct.

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Cohoes looking for Summer Employees

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 2:54pm

COHOES - The City of Cohoes is now accepting applications for summer employment. Jobs available include park attendants, lifeguards and beautification workers. All applicants must provide their working papers. Lifeguards must provide an updated Lifeguard and CPR certificates.

Applicants must be at least 15 years of age.

You can pick up an application at the Human Services Department or download the application online HERE

The last day to submit an application is Monday, April 16 to be considered for employment. Decisions for employment will be finalized by the end of May.

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Cohoes boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams to compete Feb. 21

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, February 17th, 2012, 4:02pm
Cohoes boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams to compete Feb. 21

The Cohoes boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams will compete in sectional games beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Alumni Gym at CHS.

The girls’ game will be Cohoes vs. Cairo-Durham or Schalmont at 6 p.m. and the boys’ game will be Cohoes vs. Granville at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets will be $3 per Section II rules. Click here to view the brackets.

For more Cohoes City School District information and events click here.

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Registration for Cohoes Little League to go until March 15

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, February 13th, 2012, 2:52pm
Registration for Cohoes Little League to go until March 15

Registration for Cohoes Little League is going on now every Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cohoes Community Center.

Parents who would like to register their child in Little League should bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate with them. The fee for one child is $65, the fee for two children is $100 and a family will cost $125.

Registration will go through Thursday, March 15 and all registrations after that date will have a $10 late fee. Registrations will be not accepted after Sunday, April 1.

Below are some important dates to remember:

Uniform day: April 7, 2012

Tee ball uniform day: April 14, 2012

Opening day: April 21, 2012

Rain Date: April 28, 2012

For more information please call 518-505-6575 or click here.

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Snowmobilers reminded to be safe on the trail

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 2:11pm
Snowmobilers reminded to be safe on the trail

The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) is reminding people to ride safely during the winter months. Coming off the heels of International Snowmobile Safety Week, riders are being reminded to keep it fun, but safe while on the trail.

“We remind snowmobilers to take extra caution in the beginning of the season with low snow depths in many parts of the state,”said Dominic Jacangelo, executive director of NYSSA. “While the number of accidents continues to decrease, inexperience and excess speed are major contributors, it is best to throttle back and take the extra minute to maintain control during your ride. Expect the unexpected.”

The NYSSA suggests that riders reach out to their local club for information on trails before they ride. Due to flooding brought on by Tropical storms Irene and Lee some trails may have changed.

Click here for more safety tips and information from the NYSSA.

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NYSDOT announces updated biking website

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 1:42pm
NYSDOT announces updated biking website

Cyclists can now be equipped with more information for their rides.

The New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald has announced the department has updated its bicycle website with timely information for cyclists.

The updated website contains information intended to help serve cyclists better including which bridges to cross and which trains, buses, ferries and subways to take.

"With the growing popularity of bicycling, the New York State Department of Transportation has updated and expanded its Web site to provide cyclists with information on bicycle safety, travel tips and the state's magnificent bicycle routes," said McDonald in a statement. "We hope this new Web site will be a valuable resource for cyclists, keeping them well informed for planning safe trips for work or recreation."

Click here to access the website.

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Peebles Island State Park to host winter trail walk

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011, 12:34pm
Peebles Island State Park to host winter trail walk

The Winter Trail Walk hosted by Peebles Island State Park will be on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. at the park.

It is advised that walkers dress warmly, bring binoculars and snowshoes in case of snowy weather conditions. Walkers will meet at the Peebles Island Visitor Center.

Peebles Island is a 191-acre park located at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. The park entrance is located at the end of 2nd St., off Broad St. in Waterford or at the end of Delaware Ave., off Ontario St. in Cohoes.

For more information on the park call the Peebles Island State Park Office at 518-237-8643 ext. 3295 or click here.

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