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Buy Local Business Expo

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Monday, August 6th, 2012, 2:30pm

HUDSON – The Buy Local Business Expo is slated for Thursday, September 27 at Basilica Hudson, is now accepting registration for the event. The Expo will run from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Contact the Chamber at 828-4417 for a registration form.

The Business Expo, produced by the Columbia and Greene County Chambers of Commerce is the largest collaborative business-to-business trade show in the area. The Expo gives companies the opportunity to display their products and services to the area's key decision makers, buyers and business leaders. The Expo provides a professional yet relaxed atmosphere, and will feature over 50 exhibitors. Don't miss this opportunity to promote your business.

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Feline Fest a success

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012, 2:10pm

A record number of cats and kittens were adopted during Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Feline Fest.

The fest was held on Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. According to the society, 135 cats and kittens found new homes.

“We were happy to see so many people respond to Feline Fest. Many families left with more than one cat or kitten. The smiles on the faces of the new pet parents, our volunteers and staff members were incredible! You could just see how delighted they were and there was a lot of purring going on as well. The good mood was contagious,” said Brad Shear, Executive Director in a statement.

According to Shear, the shelter was caring for over 340 felines, with 120 in foster care. This means that the number of animals at the shelter is more manageable but the shelter is still open for adoptions.

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Catskills Tourism Tagline Contest being held

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, 2:55pm

The Catskill tourism and travel industry wants the public's help in creating a new brand & image for the popular upstate New York region.

The organization is holding a contest to find a catchy and memorable tagline that captures the essence of the visitor experience, and reflects the natural, recreational, historic and community treasures of the region and the pride of the folks who continue to live and visit the beautiful Catskills area.

The Catskills Park Resource Foundation's (CPR) mission is to support the area's travel and tourism industry. It was founded following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Irene last August.

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STRIDE honors volunteers

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, 2:08pm

On Monday, July 9, STRIDE’s athletes and volunteers were honored at STRIDE Adaptive Sports Annual Meeting at Hudson Valley Community College, Bulmer Telecommunications Center.

Heather Daniels of Duanesburg, NY was chosen as STRIDE’s Volunteer of the Year. Daniels, a STRIDE volunteer for 6 years, teaches adaptive skiing at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort for kids with special needs and Wounded Warriors; and leads camping trips at the SCORE (STRIDE Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education) Center in Chatham, NY. Daniels is a speech pathologist at Shaker High School in the South Colonie School district in Latham NY, and spends much of her time outside of school with her students., “The STRIDE organization is a GREAT place to give community service”, said Daniels” I love everything about this organization, and it fills my heart to be part of it. I’ve made great life-long friends, and feel pride in the student achievements.”

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In The Life Media to screen "Orgullo Latino" at Pride Center

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 1:56pm

ALBANY - In The Life, the only nation LGBT issue-oriented television program, will be hosting a special screening of "Orgullo Latino," at the Pride Center of the Capital Region.

The show enters the lives of prominent members of both the Latino and LGBT community. Featured leaders come from all backgrounds such as entertainment, politics, religion, business, and advocacy.

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Hudson River Whalers raise much needed funds

Submitted by Bob Tomaso, Community News Contributor

Friday, June 22nd, 2012, 8:28am

Hudson River Whalers raise much needed funds

The Hudson River Whalers recently held a successful fund raising raffle. Some of the generous prizes included Yankees and Giants game tickets, concert tickets and admissions to an array of local entertainment events.

The team raised $8,340. Proceeds help pay for tournament entrance fees, umpires, equipment and supplies, field rentals and insurance.

The team is made up of 15- and 16-year-olds from local school districts including Hudson, Germantown, Catskill, Chatham,Taconic Hills and Kingston. They play in the 20-team Mickey Mantle Baseball League based in the Capital District.

Pictured in the above photo are (standing) Darren Conte, parent Don Conte and Mike Marrish, (seated) Dustin Conte and Mike Bowes.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region receives $50K contribution

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Thursday, June 21st, 2012, 1:24pm

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region receives $50K contribution

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) announced Thursday that it received a $50,000 contribution from the Wal-mart Foundation.

According to a statement, the contribution allowed them to match 150 new children with mentors this year and was given through the Wal-mart Foundation’s State Giving Program.

“We are very grateful for Walmart’s incredible support of our goals and mission,” said Sabrina Houser, CEO of BBBSCR in a statement. “With Walmart’s financial assistance, we were able to match more youth with mentors in the Capital Region. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with Walmart and we hope that partnership continues in the future.”

Last year, BBBSCR served more than 500 youth in the counties of Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer. Ninety-eight percent of the kids either live at or below the poverty line and come from a single parent home or have an incarcerated parent.

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