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Women's Career Fair to take place May 19

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:55pm

A Women’s Career Fair will take place on Saturday, May 19 at Northeast Parent & Child Society Career Development Center. The center is located at 530 Franklin Street in Schenectady.

There will be over 25 employers on-site, tips and workshops, door prizes and giveaways, and networking opportunities.

For more information or questions please call 518-372-4100. Click here for more information.

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Free legal help to be available

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 5:57pm

More people will be able to find free legal help thanks to a new rule announced today.

New York’s chief judge says new lawyers will now have to provide 50 hours of free legal serves in order to take the state bar exam next year.

New York’s attorney general says the pro bono requirement should help more families stave off mortgage foreclosures.

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NYS Liquor Authority approves remaining restrictions for Schenectady County

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 4:10pm

The Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature’s Economic Development Committee announced Monday that the New York State Liquor Authority has approved removing restrictions on the hours for sale of wine and liquor during specific holidays in Schenectady County.

“We thank the State Liquor Authority for acting on our request,” said Legislator Marty Finn, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature’s Economic Development Committee. “This change will level the playing field for small businesses in Schenectady County as well as bring additional sales tax into our coffers that might otherwise go to neighboring counties.”

According to a statement, the Liquor Authority acted in response to a resolution co-sponsored by Legislators Cathy Gatta and Mike Petta, asking to allow liquor stores within Schenectady County to be open the same hours as neighboring counties.

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CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 1:10pm

ALBANY - On Thursday, May 17, begining at Empire State Plaza, the 3.5 mile Workforce Team Challenge will take place.

Registration for teams of co-workers is still open until Friday, May 4.

For More Information, or to register, PLEASE VISIT.

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Champagne on the Park tickets now on sale

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 30th, 2012, 12:46pm

ALBANY - The Lark Street Business Improvement District's annual fundraiser will be held on Thursday, May 10.

Champagne on the Park is a fundraiser that supports the year-round efforts if the Lark Street BID to continue the growth of the economic and urban development and sustainability of this unique neighborhood through programs including neighborhood safety and marketing.

Advanced sale tickets are $60 an individual or $100 for a couple.  For tickets, PLEASE VISIT.

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How to avoid home improvement headaches

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 10:24am

RENSSELAER - It's 'song and movement time' at the Ready, Set, Grow Daycare.

"Are we really happy? If you're happy and you know it clap your hands!" says Dominque Smith to the young children who are clapping to the rythm.

Smith and his wife run a home business that had plans to grow itself by adding a new room. But he and his wife said those dreams withered when their contractor stopped showing up.

"It's unfair when you give somebody money in good trust, and they start to do things and they disappear, and you feel heartbroken and you feel like you ultimately, got scammed," Smith said.

He showed NewsChannel what they have to show for the addition they hired the company Mr. B's Construction to build.

"Wood. Footings. Cement. Headache. Frustration," said Smith, pointing to the footings off his deck.

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Price Chopper changes Fuel Advantage rules

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 9:58pm

Price Chopper is making a change to its popular promotion called Fuel Advantage.

Right now customers can save 10 cents a gallon on gasoline for every $50 they spend on groceries.

Beginning Sunday, May 13 they will have to spend $100 on groceries to get the same savings at the gas pump.

Price Chopper officials say there will be other ways for customers to earn fuel rewards in the future.

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