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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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Cheshire approves demolition of 200-year-old inn

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 3:16pm

CHESHIRE, Mass. (AP) - Selectmen in the town of Cheshire have approved the demolition of a 200-year-old building that has fallen into disrepair.

The board this week approved a nearly $50,000 contract for the demolition of the Cheshire Inn that waits the approval of town meeting next month. Work is expected to start as soon as approval is granted.

The North Adams Transcript reports that the inn built in the 1790s was once one of the grandest buildings in town, but is now in such poor shape that a hard hat is required just to enter it.

The town seized it from the previous owner in 2011.

The town thought of selling it, but determined the best option was tearing it down.

The future of the site is to be determined.

(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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'Tis the season for skiing

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Monday, December 31st, 2012, 12:16pm

It's the ski season the Northeast has spent two long years waiting for.

"Today's been packed. It's actually been more packed than I've ever seen it today. So that's a good sign. There's definitely a lot of people coming here," said Shawn Maynard, a park ranger at Jiminy Peak.

Sunday night, skiers and boarders were happy to wait in the bitter December chill for the promise of a run down a freshly powdered mountain.

In the case of these locals from Pittsfield, Mass.s, it really was just one run.

"We just came down to take a breather for a minute. It's nice. It's cold out," said snowboarder Anthony Shufelt.

Carrie Phillips and two of her daughters made the trip from Hoboken, N.J. and despite a little trouble with their gear, they did eventually hit the slopes.

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Women in Business Luncheon

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Tuesday, December 4th, 2012, 7:52am

PITTSFIELD – On Wednesday, December 5, the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce will host the 9th Annual Women in Business Luncheon.

The keynote speaker for the evening will be Julianne Boyd, artistic director and co-founder of the Barrington Stage Company.

This event is open to the public. Tickets are $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members.

For more information, please call, 413-499-4000 x126.

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ALDI to host hiring fair

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Friday, August 10th, 2012, 3:00pm

ALDI, known for their higher than average wages, will be hosting a hiring fair on Tuesday, August 15, at the Albany Marriot on Wolf Road.

Employees who work 20 hours or more  aweek are entitled to health insurance, dental coverage, and 401k.

Applicants must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

The hiring fair is from 7-11a.m. and 2-7 p.m.

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Opening celebration of the new Carriage House

Submitted by Nicole Foster, WNYT Contributor
Friday, July 6th, 2012, 2:20pm

On Wednesday, July 18 at 4 p.m., the new Carriage House at the Cranwell Resort will host its opening celebration after being rebuilt.

It was destroyed in a fire in December 2010.

The celebration will include a ribbon cutting, room tours, and a wine and cheese reception.

The Carriage House will have 18 guest rooms, which includes 15 queen-bedded doubles, 2 king-bedded rooms (including a fully ADA compliant accommodation with roll-in shower), and one King-bedded Suite.

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National Grid warns customers of scam

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, 1:00am

National Grid is warning millions of customers about a new scam making the rounds.

The utility company says scammers are going door-to-door, online and calling customers, claiming you can have your bills paid under a federal government program.

They then ask for your social security and bank routing numbers.

The problem; no such federal program exists.

If you receive any such calls or visits, don't give out your personal information and call police.

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