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Deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants: March 16

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Thursday, February 16th, 2012, 4:09pm
Deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants: March 16

The deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants will be Friday, March 16.

The grants were created to help small businesses, farms, owners of multiple dwellings and not-for-profit organizations that were directly affected by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee.

The Empire State Development will give out the $21 million to eligible applicants. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the greatest need for the funds.

Please visit the New York State’s Empire State Development website to learn how to apply for the grants or call 518-292-5340 or e-mail floodrecovery@esd.ny.gov.

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Farmers wanted for Thruway farmers markets

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Friday, February 10th, 2012, 10:35am
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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Schenectady residents can still get storm assistance

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 2:07pm
Schenectady residents can still get storm assistance

Schenectady County is letting residents know that National Grid, NYSERDA and Empire State Development have all announced additional assistance programs for residents and businesses affected by Tropical storms Irene and Lee.

The county has set up a page detailing the different programs organizations are offering to help affected residents. The page also provides links to program information and applications.

Click here to access the page.

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Relay for Life of Rotterdam event to be held Feb. 27

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 2:09pm
Relay for Life of Rotterdam event to be held Feb. 27

A Relay for Life of Rotterdam Kick-Off event and Information Night will be held on Monday, Feb. 27 at Tops American Grill Bakery & Bar in Schenectady.

The night will inform participants on ways to help fight cancer in their community and they will also learn about the American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life of Rotterdam.

Everyone is welcome to this free event and people are encouraged to spread the word.  RSVP is not required but appreciated to Jessica Gils at 518-454-4031 or at Jessica.giles@cancer.org.

Tops American Grill Bakery & Bar is located at 351 Duansburg Road. Click here for more information on Relay for Life of Rotterdam.

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Free energy workshops to be offered

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 1:04pm

There will be free home energy workshops on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 at the Brunswick Community Center and the Schenectady County Community College Stockade Building.

The workshops will give participants the opportunity to meet energy efficiency and clean energy businesses. People will be able to learn about energy saving projects, rebates, incentives and grants to help lower energy costs, it will go over NYSERDA’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program among other things.

The workshop at the Brunswick Community Center will be on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the workshop at Schenectady County Community College will be on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

To register please call 1-866-495-2959 or click here for more information. Walk-ins will be welcome.

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Schenectady and Rensselaer counties present Home Energy Workshops

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 3:07pm
Schenectady and Rensselaer counties present Home Energy Workshops

Schenectady County and Rensselaer County are partnering together to host free Home Energy Workshops.

The workshops will be held in the Brunswick Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and in the Schenectady County Community College (Stockade Room 101) on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Both workshops will begin at 7 and go until 8:30 p.m.

Workshops will go over information to help reduce energy use and annual energy costs by an average of $700. People who attend the workshops will be able to sign up for free or reduced-cost energy assessment and will learn about cash incentives and NYSERDA low interest loans. Information about the NYSERDA Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program will also be discussed.

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Regional Food Bank’s Backpack Program receives funds from CDPHP

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 10:54am
Regional Food Bank’s Backpack Program receives funds from CDPHP

The 11th Annual CDPHP Holiday Appeal Raised $23,000 for the Regional Food Bank’s Backpack Program.

The money was raised with support from local businesses, the community and campaigns like CDPHP’s Holiday Appeal. Because of the support, the Backpack Program has expanded and now serves more than 341 students in 18 local schools in Albany, Columbia, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie and Warren counties.

The campaign was held during December and CDPHP matched business donations of $100 or more to the program (up to $5,000) and donated $5 for every new “like” on the Food Bank’s Facebook page (up to $5,000).

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