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Schenectady Greenmarket moves outdoors

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 11:32am
Schenectady Greenmarket moves outdoors

The Schenectady Greenmarket moved outdoors for the first day of the season on Sunday.

The market features over 70 vendors who produce what they sell. Everything from fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses, milk, eggs, natural cereal and baked goods etc are sold at the market. Local artists also sell their crafts and creations.

“We’re excited to start our fourth outdoor season with a market full of vendors,” said Betsy Henry, Chair of the Board of Schenectady Greenmarket in a statement. “I’m amazed at what our farmers are already bringing - all sorts of greens and herbs as well as hothouse tomatoes and cucumbers. Upstate New York is surprisingly bountiful in May.”

The market is held year-round every Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Local organizations receive FreshConnect grants

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 2:11pm
Local organizations receive FreshConnect grants

Governor Cuomo announced Thursday FreshConnect grants to 34 projects around the state that will help increase access to New York farm products for residents in low-income and underserved areas.

"This is really a win-win situation for farmers and for families across the state as we try to provide more access and easier access to locally grown, fresh farm products," said Governor Cuomo in a statement. "These FreshConnect grants will support creative solutions to get New York farm products to underserved areas of the state, creating new economic opportunities for our farmers while, at the same time, providing healthy options for more New Yorkers."

Below are local grant recipients:

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Farmers wanted for Thruway farmers markets

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, February 10th, 2012, 11:35am
Farmers wanted for Thruway farmers markets

Local farmers are wanted for the “Tailgate Farmers Markets” at selected travel plazas along the Thruway.

The New York State Thruway Authority is looking for farmers to participate in the markets which open in mid May and continue through Nov. 1, depending on the availability of product.

The markets offer fresh farm produce to drivers on the Thruway and also give farmers the opportunity to sell and promote their products and produce.

Participation in the markets is limited to New York farmers and growers who grow local fresh fruits, vegetables, edible herbs, cider and horticultural products and only produce grown in New York State will be accepted.

Please call the Thruway Authority at 518-436-2831 for more information or click here.

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NY residents get advice from FEMA experts

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 2:35pm
NY residents get advice from FEMA experts

During the past nine weeks, more than 26,000 New York State residents visited 69 home improvement stores to receive free information from mitigation experts with FEMA.

"Given the damages many residents suffered during the late summer storms, we are pleased that we have been able to provide some advice that may be helpful in the future," said Philip E. Parr, FEMA's federal coordinating officer in a statement.

The home improvement outreach program began on Sept. 28 and has been conducted in New York counties that have been affected by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee.

According to David Kulberg, FEMA’s team leader of Education Outreach program, residents were interested in topics like cleaning mold and mildew and repairing homes with water resistant materials.

Another 6,801 people attended 64 weekend fairs and craft shows in New York where they received advice from FEMA booths.

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FEMA offers kitchen safety tips for a happy Thanksgiving

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, November 24th, 2011, 7:02am
FEMA offers kitchen safety tips for a happy Thanksgiving

During the holiday season, the kitchen is the place where families gather to prepare hardy and delicious meals. It is also the place that can be most dangerous during this joyful time of year.

According to FEMA, cooking equipment like a range or stovetop is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the U.S. During the holidays, the risk only increases.

Below are some cooking safety tips from FEMA that can help you and your loved ones stay safe while cooking this year’s Thanksgiving feast.

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Competition seeks best tasting tap water in county

Submitted by Nick Antz, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 1:59pm
Competition seeks best tasting tap water in county

Local municipalities will compete to see who has the best tasting tap water in Schenectady County on Thursday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Downtown Schenectady Farmer's Market.

Last year the Town of Niskayuna upset the reigning New York State champion City of Schenectady to win Best Drinking Water in Schenectady County. The Towns of Niskayuna, Glenville, Rotterdam, Princetown, the Village of Scotia and the City of Schenectady are expected to compete in the taste test.

The winner will go on to the regional competition in Albany and if successful, the State finals held at the New York State Fair in Syracuse.

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Ministry plans hazardous waste collection

Submitted by Nick Antz, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, 12:41pm
Ministry plans hazardous waste collection

The Healthy Homes-Healthy People initiative of Schenectady Inner City Ministry (SICM) will host a Hazardous waste collection day open to all residents of the City of Schenectady on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants can bring household hazardous waste to the parking lot of SICM’s Emergency Food Pantry at 839 Albany Street. For those bringing items by car, entry will be on State Street (between Hulett and Martin streets), and exit will be on Albany Street.

Items will be disposed of free of charge.

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