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Applications available for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:29pm
Applications available for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

The application is now posted online for the Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Education Summer Camps.

The DEC Environmental Education Camps offer campers experiences in sportsman education, games, lessons, hands-on activities, swimming, hiking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Through these activities, campers will learn about forests, water quality, nature and more.

There are four different camps kids can attend, Camp Colby, Camp DeBruce, Camp Rushford and Camp Pack Forest. Campers will participate in discovery groups and will complete six lessons. These lessons include group dynamics, explorations of different habitats and human impacts on the environment.  Science, problem solving, games, journal keeping and wildlife activities are also part of what campers will experience.

Camp starts on July 1, 2012 and goes until August 18, 2012. Campers can attend multiple times during the seven, week-long sessions.

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Niskayuna to host 2012 NYS Scholastic Rowing Association Section II Championships

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 10:21am
Niskayuna to host 2012 NYS Scholastic Rowing Association Section II Championships

The 2012 New York State Scholastic Rowing Association Section II Championships will take place on the Mohawk River and will be hosted by Niskayuna and Friends of Niskayuna Rowing this weekend.

According to a statement, more than 1,000 rowers from around the region will come May 5 through May 6 for NYS Scholastic Rowing Association Section II Championships.

The championships will take place on the Mohawk River near the Rexford Bridge and racing will take place between 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Parking will be available at the Jewish Community Center of Schenectady on Balltown Road and there will be a shuttle bus taking people to the spectator area.

Click here for more information.

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Olympic hopefuls train at Jason Morris Judo Center

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, April 6th, 2012, 2:44pm
Olympic hopefuls train at Jason Morris Judo Center

Three Olympic hopefuls have been training at the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) in Scotia with four-time Judo Olympian and 2008 Olympic Coach, Jason Morris.

Brad Bolen, Nick Delpopolo and Kyle Vashkulat are the three potential 2012 Olympic hopefuls who will be competing in upcoming National competitions in April.

Bolen will compete in the US Sr. Nationals on April 21-22 in Irving, Texas and all three will compete in the Pan Am Judo Championships on April 27-28 in Montreal, Quebec.

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Chamber to show support for Union College men's hockey team

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 2:42pm
Chamber to show support for Union College men's hockey team

The Chamber of Schenectady County will unveil an oversized window decoration in support of the Union College men’s hockey team. The team is heading to the Frozen Four which is the national championship tournament for college hockey.

The unveiling will take place Monday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at The Chamber of Schenectady County located at 306 State Street. Union College men’s hockey players and coaches will join the chamber at the event.

The team is celebrating a couple “firsts” this season including the first time they have won the ECAC regular season postseason crowns in the same year, the first NCAA Division I tournament victory, the first NCAA East Regional championship and the first Frozen Four appearance.

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Run 4 Your Life to take place March 31 in Schenectady

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012, 11:23am
Run 4 Your Life to take place March 31 in Schenectady

The Third Annual Run 4 Your Life is set for Saturday, March 31 in Schenectady’s Central Park.

The event is being organized by Schenectady Firefighter Lt. Brian Demarest and he created the run because he learned that heart attack following a response to a fire was the leading cause of death among firefighters.

“At the age of 42, I was looking to lose a few pounds, lower my cholesterol level and improve my cardiovascular endurance,” said Demarest in a statement. “I also wanted to lead by example and promote something that all of my colleagues could do, no matter what level of fitness you are. If this event can fund some research that will help us figure out how to prevent, treat or cure heart disease, that’s even better, so we decided it should benefit the American Heart Association.”

Demarest is now an avid runner and triathelete. During the first year of Run 4 Your Life, the run raised $5,000 and last year it raised $10,000.

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Schenectady JCC to host 'Bracketology 101: Your Keys to Predicting March Madness'

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, March 12th, 2012, 11:26am
Schenectady JCC to host 'Bracketology 101: Your Keys to Predicting March Madness'

On Monday, March 12 the Schenectady JCC will host a free panel discussion on March Madness.

The panel discussion will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will go over predicting and making picks for this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.  The event is called “Bracketology 101: Your Keys to Predicting March Madness.”

Panelists for this event will include: Mike Deane, retired basketball coach; Rich Becker, Fox sports reporter; Pete Iorizzo, Times Union sports columnist; Andrew Santillo, Troy Record sports reporter; Doug Sherman, CBS sports reporter.

The discussion will be moderated by Schenectady JCC Program Director and retired basketball choach Adam Chaskin.

For more information on the event please contact Adam Chaskin at the JCC or click here.

 

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Snowmobilers reminded to be safe on the trail

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 2:11pm
Snowmobilers reminded to be safe on the trail

The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) is reminding people to ride safely during the winter months. Coming off the heels of International Snowmobile Safety Week, riders are being reminded to keep it fun, but safe while on the trail.

“We remind snowmobilers to take extra caution in the beginning of the season with low snow depths in many parts of the state,”said Dominic Jacangelo, executive director of NYSSA. “While the number of accidents continues to decrease, inexperience and excess speed are major contributors, it is best to throttle back and take the extra minute to maintain control during your ride. Expect the unexpected.”

The NYSSA suggests that riders reach out to their local club for information on trails before they ride. Due to flooding brought on by Tropical storms Irene and Lee some trails may have changed.

Click here for more safety tips and information from the NYSSA.

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