Sports & Recreation

Summer Geocache Challenge at NYS Parks

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 8:01am

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga/Capital District region of New York State Parks will be hosting 50 all new geocaches in 16 state parks and historic sites.

There will also be a drawing for prizes for anyone who completes 35 of the 50.

The geocache challenge will begin on Memorial Day Weekend and will last until Veterans Day.

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Golf Returns to Hudson Valley State Park Courses

Submitted by Anna Didio on Monday, April 8th, 2:20 pm

The office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner has announced that New York State Park golf courses in the Hudson Valley are opening for the season. Follwing are anticipated opening dates and contact information for regional State Parks golf courses:

Rockland Lake – Open. (845) 268-7275
Dinsmore, Staatsburg – April 6. (845) 889-4071
James Baird, Pleasant Valley – Open. (845) 452-1489
Saratoga Spa, Saratoga Springs – April 15. (518) 584-2006

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Bike for awareness set for June

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 10:28am

BUFFALO – Beginning on June 24, Our Ability Inc. will begin a 17 day bike ride along the Erie Canal that will end in Albany.

Our Ability, Inc., founded by quad-amputee John Robinson, is an organization that mentors and inspires people with disabilities through positive video stories. In 2012, Our Ability traveled to London for the 2012 Paralympics where it experienced the power of inspiration, sport and achievement.

Robinson and members of Our Ability will bike, boat, run and walk across the state, looking to attract thousands to join them and support the mission of raising the consciousness with the public of the ability inside all people.

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SnoCountry Snapshot

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 5:07pm

Halley O'Brien brings you the latest on ski conditions and events on the slopes each week in the SnoCountry Snapshot.

Watch for more reports coming soon.

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Time Warner customers get free admission at "The Joe"

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 12:47pm

TROY - Time Warner Cable has announced that once again it will team up with the ValleyCats to host the 3rd Annual Customer Appreciation event on Saturday, August 4.

Time Warner Cable customers who show their cable bill at the box office to recieve a free four pack of tickets as well as vouchers for a free ot dog and soda.

Customers must pick up tickets by July 29. Seating is limited and assignments are on a first come first serve basis.

The ValleyCats will be taking on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on August 4.

For more information, please call, 518-629-2287.

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Applications going fast for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Friday, June 22nd, 2012, 2:47pm

Applications going fast for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

The application is now posted online for the Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Education Summer Camps and spots are being filled fast.

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.

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NYS Department of Health issues updated fishing consumption advisories

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Friday, June 1st, 2012, 1:22pm

NYS Department of Health issues updated fishing consumption advisories

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) issued updated advisories for the consumption of fish from water bodies in New York State Friday.

According to a statement, the advisories are included in the booklet, “Health Advice on Eating Sportfish and Game.” This booklet is updated annually using data from a sampling of fish from New York waters and the advice should be used as a health reference guide for anglers and their families.

“Fishing is a great recreational activity that has long been a part of the outdoor tradition in New York State, but it is important that people are aware of the health advisories for consuming certain types of fish,” said State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., in a statement. “By following New York State’s fish consumption advisories New Yorkers will avoid potential health risks, and fish can continue to be eaten as part of a healthy and nutritious diet.”

Below is information that is new this year:

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