Helping the Oklahoma tornado victims

05/20/13

Click here for a link to the Salvation Army's tornado relief in Oklahoma

Click here for a link to the Red Cross' tornado relief in Oklahoma
Or use your cell phone to donate: Support #OKwx efforts - give online @SalvationArmyUSA.org or text "STORM" to 80888 2 make $10 donation #tornado

The Real Deal: Daycare Inspections

05/16/13

To search your child's daycare click here:
https://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/ccfs_template.asp

Child Care Complaint Line: 1-800-732-5207
State Central Register for Child Abuse/Maltreatment: 1-800-342-3720

Saratoga150 Festival

05/16/13

Saratoga150 Festival

A Five month long celebration of  the 150^th birthday of the  Saratoga Racecourse.  200 family-friendly events are planned betweenMay and September of 2013"including picnics, fireworks, parades, a floral fete and more.  

FOIL Exemption Form and other information

05/15/13

 Protect Your Privacy: FOIL Exemption Form.

Powerball Website

05/15/13

Powerball Website

The Bottom Line: Affordable Care Act Scam

05/10/12

To report a scam involving the Affordable Care Act to the Federal Trade Commission, as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, [click here].

The Bottom Line: Affordable Care Act Scam

05/10/13

To report a scam involving the Affordable Care Act to the Federal Trade Commission, as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, [clickhere].

Top Baby Names in 2012

05/10/13

Top Baby Names in 2012

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women

04/25/13

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women

What can happen to your school if enough children do not take subsidized testing

04/18/13

Schools in which subgroups do not meet the 95% participation rate will fail to make Adequate Yearly Progress as a result those school become RewardSchools and are therefore ineligible to receive the funding that comes with that designation.

See here for more information regarding Reward Schools as well as the other (Focus & Priority) accountability designations:

This link will open a PDF file.

Federal Deduction Elimination Proposal

04/17/13

Federal Deduction Elimination Proposal

This link will take you to a PDF file.

The One Fund Boston

04/16/13

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino
today announced the formation of The One Fund Boston, the purpose of which
is to raise money to help those families most affected by the tragic events that
unfolded during Mondays Boston Marathon.

Click here for more information.

Vermont Unclaimed Insurance Money

unset

www.missingMoney.Vermont.gov

Hannah's Hope Fund

03/27/13

Hannah's Hope Fund

Hannahs Hope Fund for Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to raise funds to support the development of a treatment and cure for GAN, and to be the resource for doctors, scientists and families world-wide.

Supplemental Child Tax Credit Savings by County

03/21/13

Supplemental Child Tax Credit Savings by County

ValleyCats Bobblehead Tournament

03/07/13

Click here to vote for Greg, Doug, and Steve!

The Bottom Line: Top Consumer Frauds

03/05/13

To learn your consumer rights or report deceptive practices to the New York Attorney General's Office, as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, click here

The Bottom Line: eMachines Settlement

02/22/13

To find more information on the eMachines class action lawsuit settlement, as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, [click here].

Hospital Emergency Room Database

02/13/13

This link will take you to the hospital compare page.

Hospital compare page

Local Actions Against Fracking

02/13/13

[Click here] to view a list NY municipalities who have have adopted hydrofracking moratoriums.

Bottom Line Alert: Do Not Call Registry Scam

02/06/13

To add yourself to the legitimate "National Do Not Call Registry" as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, [click here].

You Paid For It: Auctioning off State surplus furniture

01/29/13

Photographs and a listing of the items to be sold can be found at www.nysstore.com
For information on specific items and terms of sale, please visit www.ogs.ny.gov ,
email state.surplus@ogs.ny.gov ,mailto:state.surplus@ogs.ny.gov,
or call (518) 457-6335.

NYS Open Budget Information Website

01/23/13

Open Budget Website

Link to donate to the Capital City Rescue Mission

01/23/13

Donate to Capital City Rescue Mission

Information on donating to Capital City Rescue Mission:

01/23/13

 Capital City Rescue Mission

Frequently Asked Questions, NYS SAFE Act

01/18/13

NY SAFE act FAQ

The Bottom Line: Facebook Settlement

01/17/13

To find out more about the Fraley v. Facebook settlement and whether you may be eligible for up to $10, as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, [click here].

PAL's Capital Campaign

01/15/13

[click here] to contribute  or volunteer to work with PAL (Police Athletic League)

Wounded Warrior Weekend - Windham Mountain

01/11/13

Wounded Warrior Weekend - Windham Mountain

Windham Mountain's Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) will host the Wounded Warriors Weekend. Instructors help veterans to overcome injuries and experience the thrill of skiing and snowboarding.

ASF's annual Learn to Ski and Ride Festival for wounded warriors is a three day event which focuses on introducing the wounded warrior to the sport of skiing or snowboarding. Other activities include tubing and ice skating. The warrior, along with a guest, will enjoy an all expense paid winter getaway at the Adaptive Sports Foundation located slope side to Windham Mountain.

Warriors and their guests will be provided with ski/snowboard lessons, equipment, lift tickets, lodging, travel costs, and meals, compliments of a generous grant from the Wounded Warrior Project. Special accommodations may be provided for warriors with families. Please contact the ASF directly for further information regarding families.

Wounded Warrior Weekend - Windham Mountain for link to their site.

Flu Clinic Locator

01/10/13

Click here to find a flu clinic near you.

The Bottom Line: American Tree Company

12/13/12

If you used services from American Tree Company after Tropical Storm Irene, and believe you might be a victim of price gouging as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, [click here] to contact the New York Attorney General's Office.

Adopt an Angel

11/15/12

For more on when and where you can Adopt An Angel this holiday season, for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York, [click here].

Adopting the 'Railroad Puppies'

11/12/12

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is running an adopting contest for the duo: submit a 300 word essay to puppies@mohawkhumane.org on why you want to adopt the puppies.
[Click here] to visit the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society's website.
A $7,000 reward is still being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who mutilated and abandoned the puppies and left them to die.

Melodies of Christmas tickets

11/05/12

Click here to purchase tickets to the 2012 Melodies of Christmas shows, being held at Proctors from December 20-23, 2012.

Make Some Noise for Lung Cancer Awareness

11/02/12

[Click here] to view the Make Some Noise Facebook page.

Gas Shortage Map

11/05/12

Click here for the Google Crisis Map, which shows the amount of gas on hand at local service stations.

Free 'SECURA FONE' Halloween tracking app

10/31/12

[Click here] for the Secura Fone website.     iPhones users --- [Click here]      Android users -- [Click here]

Red Cross Disaster Donations

10/31/12

Click here to donate to the American Red Cross.

American Red Cross "Safe and Well" website

10/30/12

[Click here] to view the American Red Cross Safe and Well website. 

American Red Cross Shelter Information

10/29/12

If you are in immediate need of shelter during a disaster, [click here] for American Red Cross shelter information.

Emergency Preparation Kit

10/26/12

Click here for a list of what the American Red Cross suggests for an emergency preparedness kit.

Equinox Thanksgiving Volunteers

10/25/12

Click here for information on how to volunteer for the Equinox Thanksgiving Dinner.

Online Petition for Henry Johnson's Medal of Honor

10/24/12

http://www.schumer.senate.gov/Contact/henryjohnson.cfm

The Real Deal: Energy Pricing

10/24/12

http://www.newyorkpowertochoose.com/

NYS Crime Statistics

10/18/12

[Click here] to view the number of crimes reported to police between 2007 and 2011 across New York.

Jobs for Veterans

10/16/12

Click here for more information on jobs available to veterans.

Albany Food and Wine Festival

10/16/12

Click here for ticket information on the 4th Annual Albany Food and Wine Festival.

Ford Fiesta Recall

10/16/12

Ford is recalling more than 154,000 Fiesta subcompacts to fix a problem with the side air bags.
The company says that if the front passenger seat is empty, the side air bag won't inflate to protect rear-seat passengers in some crashes.
Ford says it doesn't know of any crashes or injuries linked to the problem.
The recall affects Fiestas from the 2011 through 2013 model years. They were built in Mexico from Nov. 3, 2009 to Sept. 21, 2012.
Dealers will reprogram the computer that controls the side air bag so it inflates even if no one is in the front passenger seat. The repair will be done for free.
Click here for more on the recall.

NY Voting

10/12/12

Click here to see if you are registered to vote in New York State.

Food Pantry Shortage

10/09/12

To donate to the food pantry at the Salvation Army of Glens Falls:

13 Chester Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1960

Bottom Line: Madoff and More

10/03/12

To attend "MADOFF & MORE: Unmasking the Legacy of Greed & Corruption" featuring New York Times financial writer Diana Henriques - as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line - click here.

Sunland, Inc. peanut butter recall information

10/02/12

[Click here] for details on the expanded peanut butter recall and a full list of the 101 products recalled on the official Sunland Inc. website. 

Vote for Animalkind!

09/19/12

Destroyed by a fire in May, the Animalkind shelter in Hudson was forced to relocate more than 150 cats to other makeshift facilities. They are currently in the running to win a $250K prize in the Chase Community Giving Challenge to help rebuild the shelter before winter arrives.
[Click here] to vote!

Donate to medical bills, reward for tortured puppies

09/13/12

[Click here] to make a donation to the MHHS to help pay for the medical bills of the two tortured pitbull puppies found near some Albany railroad tracks.

You can also make donations to the 'Itty Pitty' fun at any area Capital Communications Credit Union location. Any money left over after medical care will be put towards a reward to find the person responsible for the torture of the two male pitbull puppies and the death of the smaller female puppy.

[Click here to read their heartbreaking story]

Ticket info for 'How to Train Your Dragon'

09/12/12

http://www.timesunioncenter-albany.com/events

The Bottom Line: Microsoft Phone Scam

09/12/12

http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

MyGoodDeed.com -- Join the 9/11 Movement

09/11/12

Good deeds unite us on 9/11.

9/11 Day is a movement built on people remembering through positive action.

[Click here] for more information about MyGoodDeed.com.

Dogfighting Rescue

09/06/12

Four dogs recently rescued from a Bronx, NY dogfighting ring were send to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society.  Click here for more information.

Hannah's Hope Fund

09/04/12

Click here for Hannah's Hope Fund.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Greene County

08/26/12

[Click here] for information on how to help the victims of tropical storm Irene and Lee in Greene County. 

Riding for Audrey

08/24/12

Click here for information on the 10th and final annual Ride for Audrey, in memory of Audrey May Herron.

Schedule for adulticide applications

08/21/12

Below is a schedule for adulticide applications:

Pittsfield-

- Wednesday Aug. 22, 2012 Southwest Pittsfield. Two mile radius from West Housatonic St. at Callahan Drive.

- Thursday Aug. 23, 2012 Southeast Pittsfield. Two mile radius from Elm St. at Williams St.

- Friday Aug. 24, 2012 Northeast Pittsfield. One mile radius of North Street at Crane Ave. One mile radius from Coltsville Corners.

- Saturday Aug. 25, 2012 Northwest Pittsfield. One mile radius from West St. at Forthill Ave.

Sheffield-
-Thursday August 23, 2012

Stockbridge-
-Friday August 24, 2012

Hinsdale-
-Monday August 27, 2012

Otis, Tyringham-
-Tuesday August 28, 2012

Kids Back to School Help

08/20/12

Click here for more information on how to donate items or receive help (requires Facebook login). 

Albany County Vietnam Veterans Monument Renovation

08/07/12

Send donations to:
Tri-County Council Vietnam Veterans
PO Box 11100
Albany, NY 12211

Contact your Senators

07/26/12

Click to contact Senator (Chuck) Schumer (D- NY).

Click to contact Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY).

Pertussis (whooping cough) Information

07/18/12

[Click here] for information from the New York State Health Department on pertussis symptoms, how it spreads, treatments, etc.

Gary Sinise Foundation

07/17/12

Click here for more information on the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Family holds fundraiser for teen's heart surgery

07/15/12

The parents of a Delmar teenager who needs open heart surgery are getting some help in paying medical bills from a fundraiser that began Sunday.

Thomas Murray was born with a genetic heart disease that causes the heart to get bigger.

You can also donate here: www.giveforward.com

High Chair Recall

07/13/12

[Click here] for information on the Chicco Polly Highchairs recalled due to a laceration hazard.

Internet virus check

07/06/12

To check your computer for the malware that will cause thousands of computers to stop connecting to the internet Monday, click the link below.

http://www.dcwg.org/

The Albany Aqua Ducks

07/05/12

NYS Home Care Registry

07/03/12

There are basically 2 options for families who want/need to hire a aide:
1) if they hire a private aide, there is no special certification, licensure, or background checks required.
2) if they utilize a home health agency, aides employed by that agency will need appropriate certification (or if a nurse, a license).  A criminal history record check is required by DOH.
In addition, DOH maintains a home care registry (click here to access) that allows people to check the eligible status of potential aide.
Complaints regarding quality of care can be made to DOH at 1-800-628-5972.  If there are any law enforcement issues, they will advise people to contact local law enforcement directly.

Free HIV Testing

06/26/12

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/uhpp/free-hiv-testing-days-39586.htm
http://hivtest.cdc.gov/press_files/default.aspx

Albany Region 1-800-962-5065
Lower Hudson Valley Region 1-800-828-0064

PRIMARY DAY INFORMATION

06/26/12

Information containing maps of congressional districts, candidates on the ballot and polling places and times can be found here.

Emergency Economic Development Funding

06/18/12

For more information on National Grid's Emergency Economic Development Program, click here.

Jobs at Trader Joe's

06/18/12

Trader Joe's is accepting applications for its Wolf Road store, which is scheduled to open in August.
Click here to apply online.

Summer Jobs for Teens

06/01/12

Youth interested in participating in NY Youth Works can call the New York State Department of Labor at 877-226-5724 or visit their local One-Stop Career Center, a listing of which can be found here.

Youth interested in participating in the program should click here to contact their local department of social services.

Lita's Relay for Life

06/05/12

Lita Smith Sherwood's donation jar was recently stolen off the counter of Chrissy's Cravings.  Click here to donate to Lita's Relay for Life team.

NY Open Government

05/31/12

New Yorkers can now keep track of where tax dollars are being spent.  NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched a new website called NY Open Government.

Click here for the website.

I Love NY

05/30/12

Click here for more information on the newly relaunched "I Love NY" campaign.

Comparing NY Tax Rates

05/23/12

Click here to compare tax rates in New York State.

Support the Saratoga Springs Memorial Day Parade

05/23/12

Click here to visit the Saratoga Springs Memorial Day Parade Facebook page.

You can also click here to make a donation using PayPal.  Please address your donation to saratogamemorialdayparade@gmail.com.

FEMA Trailers Up For Auction

05/23/12

[Click here] to view available FEMA trailers.

2012 Memorial Day Parades

05/21/12

[Click here] to view the list.
If we missed a parade near you, email news@cbs6albany with details and we'll make sure to add it to the list!

Ernie Williams Remembered

05/17/12

[Click here] for information about the fundraiser/concert in honor of Ernie Williams.
[Click here] to watch the commercial for the "Ernie Williams Remembered" event being held at Revolution Hall in Troy on June 1.

VOTE for Shen special-ed teacher Brian Sawyer!

05/17/12

http://dadt.com/live/contest/topteachersearch/12/vote/

Center for Disease Control - Stop Ticks

05/17/12

[Click here]

CBS6 Jobs Bank

05/17/12

[Click here] to view the CBS6 Jobs Bank available positions.

Bottom Line: Financial Assistance for College

05/16/12

To find FREE financial assistance to help pay for college, as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, click here or click here.

Saratoga & North Creek Railway

05/16/12

The Saratoga & North Creek Railway have announced its plans for the summer 2012 season, offering the railway's first ever daily schedule between Saratoga Springs and North Creek.

Click here for their daily schedule.

Bankruptcy Resource Page

05/15/12

[Click here]

Foreclosure Help

05/11/12

Click here for more information on foreclosures from the NYS Department of Financial Services.

Tulip Festival Schedule

05/11/12

[Click here]

One-Stop Career Centers

05/10/12

[Click here]

NYS Organ Donor Registry

05/10/12

[Click here]

Help Save Baby Jackson

06/01/12

Click here for more information on how you can help Jackson Baldwin, who suffers from a severe form of Epidermolysis Bullosa.

File Complaint Form with State Attorney General's Office

05/10/12

Consumers who wish to file a complaint concerning a transaction with Saratoga Nissan can call fill out a complaint form [here].

Albany Consumer Frauds Bureau

05/10/12

Consumers who wish to file a complaint concerning a transaction with Saratoga Nissan can call the Albany Consumer Frauds Bureau at 1-800-771-7755.

President Obama's 'To Do List' for Congress

05/08/12

Click here for the link to President Obama's "To Do List" for Congress, as described in his speech at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering on Tuesday, May 8.

President Obama's "To Do List"

05/20/13

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/05/08/president-obama-calls-congress-act-do-list-create-jobs

Now Clinic -- Free Web and Telephone Based Medical Services

05/07/12

[Click here] for more.

Save Jax: Make a Donation

05/07/12

[Click here] to make a donation to help Jackson Baldwin of Johnstown get the bone marrow transplant he desperately needs.
Jax is suffering from a severe form of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), called Recessive Dystrophic EB, causing his skin to blister.

Stephen Siller Foundation

05/04/12

Click here for more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Pet Acupuncture

05/03/12

Click here for a list of some local places that offer pet acupuncture.

Help Clean Up NYS Parks for "I Love My Park Day"

05/02/12

[Click here] to find a park near you.

[Click here] to register to volunteer.

Donate to Animalkind

05/02/12

A cat rescue in Hudson needs help finding homes to 150 cats after a fire destroyed the building.
[Click here] to visit the Animalkind, Inc. website.
518-822-8643
katrin@animalkind.info

Tea Light Holder Recall

05/01/12

Christmas Tree Shops are recalling the Farm Glass & Metal Spiral Tea Light Holder due to a fire hazard.
[Click here] for more information.

Secret Service History

04/30/12

[Click here] for more on the history of the U.S. Secret Service.

NYS Sex Offender Registry

10/31/12

[Click here]

Nationwide Sex Offender Search

04/27/12

[Click here]

Anthony Gargiula's "Bowling Against Bullying"

04/26/12

[Click here] for more information.

Jewish National Fund: 'Walk for Water'

04/25/12

[Click here] for more information on the Jewish National Fund's 3rd Annual 'Walk for Water.'

National Open House Weekend

04/24/12

[Click here] for local listings.

NYS Unpaid Benefits on Life Insurance Policies

04/23/12

[Click here]

FBI: Tojan 'DNS Changer' VIrus

04/23/12

Check to see if your computer has been hit with a trojan virus by visiting the FBI's website and search for "DNS Changer" or [click here].

Donate Tools/Money to Schoharie Recovery

04/20/12

[Click here] to make a donation to the recovery effort for the Schohaire School District.
[Click here] to make a donation to the recovery effort for the Schoharie Basin.

Tool Donation Drop Off:
Wednesday - Sunday  9am - 4pm
Schoharie Reformed Church
258 Main Street  Schoharie, NY 12157
(518) 295-8177

Monetary donations (checks) can also be mailed out and sent to:
Schoharie Recovery, Inc.
PO Box 111
Schoharie, NY 12157
**make check out to Schoharie Recovery, Inc.

Times Square Tribute To Dick Clark: Confetti Memorial

04/20/12

[Click here] to write a note that will become New Year's Eve confetti.

Albany's sustainable spring campaign

04/19/12

[Click here] for details.

Drug Take Back Site Locator

04/17/12

[Click here] to find where you can drop off your unused prescription drugs in the Capital Region.

Tax Day Freebies

04/16/12

[Click here] for information on Tax Day Freebies.

Bottom Line: Hollywood Video complaints

04/12/12

To file a complaint with New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office about Universal Fidelity LP, or any other debt collector associated with Hollywood Video - as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line - click here.

Cyber Security Breach at The Desmond

04/12/12

[Click here] to read the notice posted on The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center's website regarding a serious data security breach of the hotel computer system. 

NYS Job Express: 5,400 Current Job Openings

04/12/12

[Click here] to view available jobs.

New York State Smokers' Quitline

04/10/12

For more information on the New York State Smokers' Quitline, click here or call 1-866-697-8487.

"Memphis" Tickets

04/10/12

To purchase tickets to "Memphis" at Proctors Theatre, click here.

$5 of every full-priced ticket purchased to the April 17-19 shows will be donated to the Schoharie Area Disaster Relief Fund.

 

Station Finder for Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles

04/05/12

[Click here]

1940 Census

04/03/12

Click here to access the newly released information on the 1940 United States Census.

NY Mortgage Settlement

04/03/12

To find more information from New York Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, on the $25B national mortgage settlement -- as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, click here.

"Cinderella Project" sponsored by New York Disaster Relief

03/30/12

[Click here] for more on how/what you can donate towards helping local high school flood victims get to their prom!

Sen. Chuck Schumer: Unclaimed Tax Refund

03/29/12

[Click here].

Autism Spectrum Disorders (CDC)

03/29/12

For more information on autism's signs and treatment, click here.

NY State used car eBay auction

03/29/12

[Click here] to view state cars that will be auctioned off on eBay. Cannot view cars until April 3.

The cars are now parked in lots B and C of the Harriman State Office Campus. Anyone interested can inspect vehicles at the following times:

* Saturday, April 7: 8am - 4pm
*Monday, April 9: 9am - 7pm
*Tuesday, April 10: 9am - 7pm
*Wednesday, April 11: 9am - 7pm

Vote for 'Kanine Krunchies Gourmet Dog Treats' in Walmart's 'Get on the Shelf' Contest

03/28/12

[Click here] to vote!

St. John The Evangelist School - Save Our School Campaign

03/28/12

[Click here] to pledge your support.

Tips for Online Purchases

03/22/12

Click here for the Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's tips for making online purchases.

To file a complaint about a third-party ticket website, call (800) 771-7755.

Save Sgt. Rex

03/13/12

To sign the petition to reunite Marine Corporal Megan Leavey with her heroic military working dog Sgt. Rex, click here

Brain Injury Association of NYS

03/13/12

For more information on brain injuries, you can click here to visit the Brain Injury Association of New York State website.

You can also call them toll-free at 1-800-228-8201.

“Buy Green, Save Green NYS High-Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program”

03/13/12

[Click here] for details.

Home Caverns Adverture Park Job Fair, Saturday March 31

03/13/12

[Click here]  to visit the official Howe Caverns Adventure Park website.

NYS Appliance Rebate Program

03/12/12

To learn more about the New York State Appliance Rebate Program, as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line, call 1-877-NY-SMART or click here.

Hurricane Irene Fund

03/05/12

[Click here] to make a donation.

Great Escape to Hire 1,500 Seasonal Positions

03/08/12

[Click here] to apply!

Schenectady Police Sex Offender Registry: OffenderWatch

03/08/12

The Schenectady Police Department has launched a new sex offender registration and public notification website called OffenderWatch.The program makes Schenectady part of a nationwide network of over 5,000 law enforcement agencies with such registries. [Click here] to access the registry.

The New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute: Summer Camp

03/07/12

[Click here] for more information.

Energy-backed firms award bonuses, file bankruptcy

03/07/12

President Obama's Department of Energy financed a fleet of green energy companies that later fell into bankruptcy -- but not before the firms doled out six-figure bonuses and payouts to top executives, a Center for Public Integrity and ABC News investigation found.

[Click here] to read the full report.

By: Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk, iWatch News

NYS Summer Lifeguard Information

03/07/12

ALBANY -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is hiring lifeguards for the summer season at its swimming beaches and pools.

New York State Park lifeguards must be at least 16 years old and meet certain eligibility criteria, including passing a qualifying exam before being hired. Pre-registration for exams is strongly encouraged. 

For a complete schedule of exams and more information about hiring requirements, please visit 

http://www.nysparks.com/employment/lifeguards/default.aspx.

Vote for Schoharie High School

03/01/12

[Click here] to vote for Schoharie High School in the Samsung: Solve for Tomorrow contest.

Voting ends at 11:59PM on Monday, March 12, 2012

The Bottom Line: Microsoft Phone Scam

02/27/12

Click here to find out more on the Microsoft Phone Scam, as reported by Dori Marlin in The Bottom Line!

Lake George Winter Carnival

02/26/12

Click here for more information on the Lake George Winter Carnival!