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Local radio club practices emergency communications

Submitted by Anna Didio on Monday, May 6th, 3:35 pm

JOHNSTOWN – A local radio club is using local events to practice emergency communications. Following is more information:

The TRYON Amateur Radio Club, ham radio operators of Fulton County, recently provided communications for the Cerrone 5k Run/Walk in Johnstown.
The event is an opportunity for local amateur “Ham” radio operators to practice their skills of emergency communications while at the same time, giving back to their community.

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Staff appreciation luncheon to be held April 24

Submitted by Anna Didio on Wednesday, April 17th, 3:25 pm

AMSTERDAM – In honor of Staff Appreciation Day, the Fulton Montgomery Chamber is holding a Staff Appreciation Luncheon on April 24.

This luncheon gives employers a chance to extend a ‘thank you’ to their employees for their work.

The luncheon is $25 and will be held at the Raindancer Restaurant in Amsterdam from noon – 1:30 p.m.

For more information, or to make a reservation, call 725-0641 or email events@fultoncountyny.org

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AG fines Price Chopper over coupons

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 4:43pm

ALBANY – State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that Price Chopper has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine for misleading consumers when it came to coupons.

Price Chopper says that despite signing the agreement they are not admitting any intentional wrongdoing.

The agreement follows an investigation into complaints that Price Chopper failed to disclose restrictions on double coupons. The attorney general’s office says the grocery store chain advertised that it accepted double coupons without explaining a policy to limit them “up to 99 cents.”

“In the current economy, it is more important than ever that consumers be presented with clear information about the terms and conditions of coupons and other sale offers," Schneiderman said in a statement. "Today’s agreement ensures that consumers will be protected from misleading advertising at these stores in the future."

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WNYT-TV to purchase WNYA-TV

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, February 25th, 2013, 11:22am

WNYT-TV, LLC, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Venture Technologies Group, LLC to acquire the broadcast assets of WNYA-TV, the My Network affiliate serving the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York market (#58).

Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. of St. Paul, MN, which has a long and successful history in broadcasting, is the owner of WNYT-TV, Albany-Schenectady-Troy’s NBC affiliate. WNYT-TV Vice President and General Manager, Steve Baboulis, said, “We are pleased to be adding WNYA’s programming to the services we currently provide in New York State’s Capital Region. We will work hard to enhance the good work WNYA has done in our market, and we look forward to this exciting opportunity.”

As part of this transaction, Venture Technologies and WNYT-TV also have entered into a Joint Sales Agreement, under which WNYT will provide sales services for WNYA.

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High School to hold Young Entreprenuers Academy

Submitted by Anna Didio on Tuesday, February 19th, 3:54 pm

JOHNSTOWN - Johnstown High School is once again holding a Young Entrepreneurs Academy on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

They are looking for interested business people to attend a Business Expo on Tuesday, February 26 from11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

For more information, contact Patricia Kilburn at pkilburn@johnstownschools.org

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State of Fulton County Breakfast to be held Feb. 8

Submitted by Anna Didio on Monday, January 28th, 2:55 pm

JOHNSTOWN – The 2013 State of Fulton County Breakfast will be held on Feb. 8 at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown.

At the breakfast, Fulton County Administrative Officer Jon Stead will give a look back at the county and the vision moving forward into 2013 and beyond.

The breakfast is a hot breakfast buffet prepared by the Holiday Inn.

The breakfast is $20 per person for Chamber members and their employees, and $25 per person for the public.
To RSVP to the event, call 725-064.

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Free tea and coffee on Thruway for New Year's Eve

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, December 31st, 2012, 12:28pm

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Travelers on New Year's Eve can look forward again to free coffee and tea along the New York State Thruway.

This is the 42nd year the free beverages will be provided at the highway's 27 travel plazas from 11 p.m. Monday until 7 a.m. Tuesday.

The Thruway Authority says it's a way to remind drivers to stop for breaks to avoid getting drowsy on the road.

It also warns against stopping on the highway shoulder unless there's an emergency.

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