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Applications available for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:29pm
Applications available for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

The application is now posted online for the Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Education Summer Camps.

The DEC Environmental Education Camps offer campers experiences in sportsman education, games, lessons, hands-on activities, swimming, hiking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Through these activities, campers will learn about forests, water quality, nature and more.

There are four different camps kids can attend, Camp Colby, Camp DeBruce, Camp Rushford and Camp Pack Forest. Campers will participate in discovery groups and will complete six lessons. These lessons include group dynamics, explorations of different habitats and human impacts on the environment.  Science, problem solving, games, journal keeping and wildlife activities are also part of what campers will experience.

Camp starts on July 1, 2012 and goes until August 18, 2012. Campers can attend multiple times during the seven, week-long sessions.

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Groundbreaking for Multi-Sports complex

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, April 13th, 2012, 1:13pm

ALBANY- On Tuesday, April 17, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony at the University Athletic Field on the UAlbany campus.

The ceremony is for the new Mutli Sports Complex bneing built there. 

Everyone is welcome to attend. Parking is available in the SEFCU parking lot.

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VCSD announces Learn-To-Swim program

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, February 17th, 2012, 4:39pm
VCSD announces Learn-To-Swim program

The Voorheesville Central School District has announced the district’s Spring 2012 Learn-To-Swim program which will run from March 10 through May 12.

Classes will be offered to children of different swim skill levels. That includes pre-competitive/varsity club and PTAP program for parents and babies up to three years of age.

Registration can be done at any time or in person on Monday, March 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the pool foyer.

Please call Barb McKenna at 518-765-4846 or Lori Saba at 518-765-3313, ext. 106.

Click here for more aquatics information and downloadable PDF formats of the registration form and the Learn-to-Swim course guide.

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Snowmobilers reminded to be safe on the trail

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 12:29pm
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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Schoharie wrestling defeats local teams at duals

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 11:33am
Schoharie wrestling defeats local teams at duals

The Schoharie wrestling team won at the Johnstown Duals defeating Johnstown, Cairo-Durham, Fonda-Fultonville, Canajoharie/Fort Plain and Warrensburg.

The wrestling team also won the Albany Academy Duals and the Voorheesville Duals.

To find out more news and information about the Schoharie wrestling team and other Schoharie Central School District news and events click here.

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Town looks for participatants in Saturday morning basketball

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011, 2:41pm
Town looks for participatants in Saturday morning basketball

The town of Guilderland is looking for boys and girls in grades 2 through 5 to participate in Saturday morning basketball.

Saturday Morning Basketball is sponsored by the Town of Guilderland and it’s is run by parent volunteers.

It begins on December 3 and runs through March 3 at Farnsworth Middle School.

You can register online or call the Guilderland Parks and Recreation office at 456-3150.  The cost is $50.

Make checks payable to Guilderland Rec. Department.  Send checks to Dennis Moore, Director of Parks and Recreation, Town of Guilderland, 181 Route 146, Altamont, NY 12009.

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