TROY - Time Warner Cable has announced that once again it will team up with the ValleyCats to host the 3rd Annual Customer Appreciation event on Saturday, August 4.

Time Warner Cable customers who show their cable bill at the box office to recieve a free four pack of tickets as well as vouchers for a free ot dog and soda.

Customers must pick up tickets by July 29. Seating is limited and assignments are on a first come first serve basis.

The ValleyCats will be taking on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on August 4.

For more information, please call, 518-629-2287.

Summer is almost here and with it comes the use of swimming pools and ceiling fans to try and keep cool.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering tips to save energy this summer:

Pool Pumps

·        Upgrade.  Upgrade.  Upgrade. If you own a pool, you know it consumes a lot of energy. If you’re using a standard single-speed pool pump to circulate clean, clear water, you can cut your energy use in half by upgrading to an energy-efficient, two-speed or variable-speed pump. Two-speed and variable-speed pumps are also more durable and offer better performance and water filtration.

PITTSFIELD - Former Boston Celtic player Chris Herren is scheduled to share his story of basketball and addiction with Pittsfield Public School students on April 12.

The Hoop Club Hall of Fame, Pittsfield Public Schools and Pittsfield Prevention Partnership have all partnered up to bring Herren to the Berkshires.

Herren is scheduled to talk to students at private assemblies at Taconic and Pittsfield High earlier in the day.

Herren will be featured at the annual Pittsfield Hoop Club Scholarship Night at 7p and give the keynote address. This event is open to the public and free of charge.