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Bethlehem Public Library Centennial to be held May 11

Submitted by Anna Didio on Wednesday, May 8th, 3:45 pm

DELMAR – The Bethlehem Public Library will celebrate it’s 100th Birthday Party in Delmar on May 11. Following is more on the celebration:

On May 14, 1913 the women of the Delmar Progress Club voted to found a free public library in the little hamlet where they lived. A century later, we celebrate their far-reaching vision with two events.
On Saturday, May 11 at 1p.m, the Progress Club will re-enact the meeting that started it all, and present a small portion of 'Whatever Became of Parker", a comedy play they produced as a fundraiser for the first library building.
Songs of the time will be interspersed among the dialogue, with those present asked to join in on one.
There will also be an ice cream social (Ben and Jerry's), another Progress Club fundraiser of the time, to follow at 2p.m.

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Albany Parking Authority offers Seasonal Discount

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012, 10:26am

ALBANY – The Albany Parking Authority announces a Seasonal Savings special for December through March.

Drivers may get a monthly parking permit to any of the Authority’s three downtown garages for only $100 a month, up to four months.

Drivers looking to save up to $160 on this deal may contact the Albany Parking Authority by CLICKING HERE.

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Honest Weight announces funding for new store

Submitted by Nicole Foster, WNYT Contributor

Friday, June 15th, 2012, 3:27pm

Honest Weight announces funding for new store

Last Wednesday, the Honest Weight Food Cooperative, Inc announced M&T Bank will be the primary source of funding for its $5.4 million new store construction.

The new store is planned to be a 30,000 plus square-foot building featuring a community space, a teaching kitchen, a larger café, ample parking, and 18,000 square feet of retail space.

The new store will be located at 100 Watervliet Avenue in Albany’s West End neighborhood.

Construction will begin mid-June.

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Town of Rotterdam inquires bidders for Curry Road Plaza

Submitted by Nicole Foster, WNYT Contributor

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, 12:35pm

Today, the Town of Rotterdam and Schenectady County will issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) on Curry Road Plaza following approval by the Town Board.

The town is looking for developers to acquire and demolish buildings on site and then redevelop the property.

Responses to the RFP are due at Town Hall by 2 p.m. on Friday July 13.

RFP responses will be evaluated by the Town based on the price offered for the site.

People interested in receiving a copy of the RFP should contact Peter Comenzo in the Planning Department at Town Hall.

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Town releases Nott Road Fields update

Submitted by Nick Antz, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 3:57pm

The Town of Guilderland Recreation Department has announced the status of the fields on Nott Road.

The Softball fields are open for Wednesday, May 25. The soccer fields remain closed.

The fields have been closed several times over the last two weeks due to heavy rainfall.

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Camping for a cause

Submitted by Nick Antz, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010, 11:20am

Many people go camping to escape their homes, but few do it to build new ones for others.

People from all over the Capital Region will come to Tawasentha Park in Guilderland Thursday for "Tent-a-thon," a fundraising event that aims to help eliminate sub-standard and poverty housing.

During the week-long event campers recieve donations for time spent camping out in the park, much like participants in Relay for Life events raise money by walking a track. The money raised will go towards the Capital District Habitat for Humanity's affordable homeownership program.

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Thacher Park open for business

Submitted by Chris Rooney, WNYT Web Manager

Friday, May 28th, 2010, 2:41pm

Crews were seen mowing the lawn once again at Thacher Park in Albany County. The restrooms at the pavilions were unlocked and the closed signs have come down.

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