A push for CPR in schools
When an 11-year-old Colonie Little League player was struck in the chest by a baseball Monday, April 16, his heart stopped. He survived, and early administration of CPR could have been partially to thank.
No definite path to more rail trail
Albany County recreation resource dominates executive’s Bethlehem visit
The main concern of residents at Albany County Executive Dan McCoy's Town Hall visit was opening more local sections of the county's rail trail.
Toeing up to the challenge
Training program prepares runners for the Freihofer's Run for Women
The 34th Freihofer’s Run for Women isn’t until June, but starting Monday, March 19, a group of Capital Region women kicked off their training at The Crossings of Colonie.
File under ‘life saver’
Bethlehem Lions and Senior Services provide File of Life program
For the past five years, the Bethlehem Lions Club has been working with the town’s Department of Senior Services to provide seniors with a small, plastic folder that holds all of their important medical documents.
Jump roping for hearts
On Friday, Feb. 17, the main gym of Sand Creek Middle School was pulsing. For more than an hour, speakers blasted the hottest singles as throngs of students laughed, jumped rope and hula hooped for healthy hearts.
Farm to You Fest another success
The Bethlehem School District’s Squash Hunger food drive resulted in the donation of hundreds of pounds of fresh, locally-produced foods for distribution to area soup kitchens and food pantries.
ClearView, Equinox to merge
Organization will combine services to provide shelter and assistance for those in need
The ClearView Center and Equinox announced they are joining forces and will be known as just Equinox when the merger is complete.
County confirms first ever West Nile case
An older individual has come down with the only case of the West Nile Virus ever reported in Albany County.
Two wheels to Tanzania
Delmar man organizing bike collection for overseas aid
Delmar resident Charlie Hughes is leading a bicycle collection on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Walking to a cure
8th Annual Walk for Hope continues to grow
Hundreds will gather in Bethlehem's Elm Avenue Park for the 8th annual Albany Capital District Walk for Hope on Sunday, Sept. 11.
A reason to race
3rd annual Race for Hope brings out the best in runners
Now in its third year, the Capital Region Special Surgery Race for Hope is quickly becoming cemented as a growing annual tradition.
A cross-country cause
Delmar doctor dedicates bike trek to former nurse's medical bills
People often go the distance for those they care about, but not many do it like Dr. David Krischer.
Small steps to make a big difference
Mother-daughter team to walk 60 miles to benefit breast cancer treatment
A girl's sweet 16 can be a big deal. But one local teen is hoping her upcoming birthday will make a big difference for others, too.
Barking up the right tree
Elmsere veterinarian celebrates five years in business
Dr. Tara Estra is a transplant from the big city, but now that she's settled in the Capital District, she says she's found a sense of community here and intends to stick around.
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