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Hamagrael Science Fair to be March 19

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 2:15pm
Hamagrael Science Fair to be March 19

The 2012 Hamagrael Science Fair will be on March 19.

Students in grades 1 through 5 can participate in the fair. Packets have been sent home to all students in those grades and they can choose to work individually on their project, in pairs or in small groups (maximum four kids).

Projects may fall into one of the following categories, an experiment, a model, a collection or a demonstration. On the night of the fair, real scientists will come around and visit with students to talk to them about their projects.

All students who participate in the fair will get a ribbon from a scientist and a certificate from Principal Dave Ksanknak.

Click here for more information.

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Annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts to run through March

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 11:10am
Annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts to run through March

The annual review period for the Albany County Agricultural Districts began Wednesday, Feb. 1 and will continue through Thursday, March 1.

Landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District during the period. At the end of the period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report recommendations to the County Legislature.

After this, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval.

Click here to learn more about the process.

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Bald Eagle spotted in Delmar

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 4:03pm
Bald Eagle spotted in Delmar

Vanessa Vantine took this picture of what looks like a Bald Eagle by the Normanskill in Delmar.

If you have a weather photo you would like to submit to NewsChannel 13 please send the photo, where it was taken and your name to weatherphoto@wnyt.com.

It could end up on a News Café website.

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Petitions available for Board of Education candidates

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 1:09pm
Petitions available for Board of Education candidates

The Bethlehem Central School District has announced petitions for Board of Education candidates.

The petitions will be available for pickup at the District Business Office inside the Bethlehem Central High School.

They will be available after Wednesday, Feb. 15 and individuals will need 99 signatures to successfully petition for candidacy.

The petitions will be due April 16.

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Order forms available for Conservation Tree and Shrub program

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Monday, February 20th, 2012, 2:16pm
Order forms available for Conservation Tree and Shrub program

The Conservation Tree and Shrub program is conducted every year by the Soil and Water Conservation District.

The program offers a variety of seedlings/transplants, ground covers and wildflower seed mixes at reduced rates. This is to encourage conservation planting.

Tree tubes, marking flags and fertilizer tablets are also offered. Orders by March 23 will ensure availability.

Click here for see the tree and shrub sale order form.

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Deadline to apply for Business Flood Recovery Grants: March 16

Submitted by Emma Levine, Web Producer
Monday, February 20th, 2012, 11:13am
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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Police pursuit ends near Bethlehem High School

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Friday, February 17th, 2012, 6:48pm

DELMAR – A police pursuit ended with a crash, right in front of a former police officer's house. The pursuit ended around 12 p.m. in a residential neighborhood not far from Bethlehem High School.

Police say the pursuit began at 11:25 a.m. when the suspect travelling west on Delaware Avenue came to the intersection of Kenwood Avenue. He crossed into oncoming traffic and almost caused a head on collision.

Officers saw it happen and attempted to stop the suspect but the driver sped up and tried to get away.

The quiet and calmness was taken away by police sirens and flashing lights in the Bethlehem neighborhood.  The car was chased by police and Joe Conroy saw it coming from his driveway.

“I heard the siren coming. That was kind of unusual, number one,” said Conroy. “Then I heard racing engines coming down the street and I was going ‘what the heck is this?’”

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