Events

Basketball Competition

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 1:14pm

TROY – On Sunday, April 14, more than 80 athletes and coaches from around the Capital Region will compete in the Capital District Local Basketball Competition.

The event, sponsored by the RPI Student Athlete Advisory Committee, will allow local athletes and coaches to showcase their skills and compete for awards.

All events are free and open to the public.

Athlete and volunteer registration begins at 12 p.m. with an opening ceremony at 12:45 p.m.

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Ben & Jerry’s Celebrates Free Cone Day Tuesday, April 9

Submitted by Anna Didio on Monday, April 8th, 2:50 pm

On Tuesday, April 9, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops around the world will host the 34th annual Free Cone Day.

The Annual event is a ‘thank-you’ to fans.

The event also and celebrates the introduction of three new Greek frozen yogurt flavors.

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Annual Hannaford Kidz Expo

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 2:35pm

ALBANY – On Saturday, March 2, the Eight Annual Hannaford Kidz Expo will be held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

Presented by the new York State Office of General Services the Hannaford Kidz Expo provides families entertainment and education featuring dance and theatre performances, wildlife experts, music, arts and crafts, sports activities and more.

Featured performers this year include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusFit and a Barney Sing-A-Long as well as interactive activities such as the Reptile Adventure Room, Roaming Railroad, face painting, balloon animals and more.

Admission is free, the expo is from 10-5p.m. For more information, PLEASE VISIT.

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Price Chopper to host Passover Open House March 3

Submitted by Anna Didio on Friday, March 1st, 11:56 am

Price Copper is hosting a Passover Open House on March 3. Following is more information:

Price Chopper Supermarkets will be hosting a Passover Open House to highlight the more than 1,000 Kosher for Passover products available, provide samples from a wide variety of Kosher for Passover products and to get cooking tips from kosher catering experts.
Passover begins the evening of March 25 this year.
In addition, for the first time, As You Like It catering will be baking – under VAAD supervision – freshly made Kosher for Passover cookies and dessert treats.
Preorders for the cookies will be taken through March 17.

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Free tea and coffee on Thruway for New Year's Eve

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, December 31st, 2012, 12:28pm

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Travelers on New Year's Eve can look forward again to free coffee and tea along the New York State Thruway.

This is the 42nd year the free beverages will be provided at the highway's 27 travel plazas from 11 p.m. Monday until 7 a.m. Tuesday.

The Thruway Authority says it's a way to remind drivers to stop for breaks to avoid getting drowsy on the road.

It also warns against stopping on the highway shoulder unless there's an emergency.

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Catskill 'Cats' set for auction

Submitted by Bob Tomaso, Community News Contributor

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 8:49am

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Heritage Craft Fair

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012, 9:13am

COXSACKIE - On Sunday, September 30, the Bronck Museum will once again be presenting the annual Heritage Craft Fair.

There will be demonstrations and a sale of traditional American crafts, as well as a horse drawn wagon ride to the Kalkberg ridge where visitors may take a walk on the Old King's Road.

The event is free and will take place from 12-5p.m.

The Bronck Museum is located off Route 9W.

For more information, Please Call, 518-731-6490.

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