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Local organizations receive FreshConnect grants

Local organizations receive FreshConnect grants

Governor Cuomo announced Thursday FreshConnect grants to 34 projects around the state that will help increase access to New York farm products for residents in low-income and underserved areas.

"This is really a win-win situation for farmers and for families across the state as we try to provide more access and easier access to locally grown, fresh farm products," said Governor Cuomo in a statement. "These FreshConnect grants will support creative solutions to get New York farm products to underserved areas of the state, creating new economic opportunities for our farmers while, at the same time, providing healthy options for more New Yorkers."

Below are local grant recipients:

Bleeding hearts soak up the rain

Bleeding hearts soak up the rain

Barbara Pirkey sent this weather photo to NewsChannel 13 of her bleeding hearts soaking up the rain.

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

It could end up on a News Café website.

Annual Bonsai Show to be held in May

Annual Bonsai Show to be held in May

The Annual Bonsai Show will be held at the Arts Center of Saratoga Springs on May 5 and 6.

This event will be free and open to the public and will be put on by the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society. There will be demonstrations throughout the weekend and people are invited to bring their own bonsai for advice.

Vendors will present and offer a selection of bonsai and other supplies to help design your own bonsai. For more information please e-mail Pauline at Pauline@pfmbonsai.com.

Farmers wanted for Thruway farmers markets

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.

FEMA offers kitchen safety tips for a happy Thanksgiving

FEMA offers kitchen safety tips for a happy Thanksgiving

During the holiday season, the kitchen is the place where families gather to prepare hardy and delicious meals. It is also the place that can be most dangerous during this joyful time of year.

According to FEMA, cooking equipment like a range or stovetop is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the U.S. During the holidays, the risk only increases.

Below are some cooking safety tips from FEMA that can help you and your loved ones stay safe while cooking this year’s Thanksgiving feast.

Stillwater issues boil water advisory

Stillwater issues boil water advisory

The Town of Stillwater has issued a boil water advisory for Water Districts #1 and #5.

Residents are advised to bring any tap water they want to use for cooking or drinking to a rolling boil for at least one minute. They are encouraged to use bottled water when they can.

The notice will only be lifted after two consecutive days of satisfactory bacteriological sample results are submitted to and acknowledged by the New York State Department of Health Glens Falls District Office.

20th Annual Fine Woodworking Show

20th Annual Fine Woodworking Show
The Northeastern Woodworkers presents a fine woodworking exposition featuring hundreds of pieces of furniture, toys, carvings, turnings, sports equipment, and miniatures.Saturday, March 26 and Sunday March 27    from 10am - 5pm both daysAt the Saratoga City Center - 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs