Last Updated: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 11:18:18 AM |
Mapping Sex Offenders
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 4/19/2006
If you want to locate and map sex offenders in your area, go to http://www.familywatchdog.com/offenders.htm. |
Bullies With Byte
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 2/6/2006
To learn more about warning signs and how to protect your children when it comes to cyber bullying... go to: www.cyberbully.org |
IRS Freezing Funds
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/27/2006
To find out if you are income qualified to get your taxes done for free, log on to www.irs.gov.
Or you can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. |
Laser Dentistry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/25/2006
For more information on the pain free dentistry laser technology, go to: www.waterlase.com |
Schenectady Restaurant Week
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 1/24/2006
From January 24th-28th, 14 Schenectady restaurants are offering selected 3 course meals for only $18.70.
For more information on "Phantastic Restaurant Week", check out: http://www.sayschenectady.org/ |
Family Watchdog
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/23/2006
Keeping track of sex offenders online: Log onto www.familywatchdog.us |
Dream Dinners
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/23/2006
Each family entree contains 4 to 6 servings.
If you have questions about session times or menu items, Log onto: www.dreamdinners.com |
Getting a Human on the Phone
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/18/2006
We told you about one local bank that's now offering you a way to bypass its automated phone system...but when you call many big businesses -- you still get a computer.
If you are looking to bypass those automated phone menus when calling a company, you may be in luck. There is a website that tells you what buttons to push to get a human being on the phone.
http://paulenglish.com/ivr/ |
Gilboa Dam Information
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/17/2006
For More Information on the Gilboa Dam go to:
www.ci.nyc.us/html/dep/html/maplevels.html
or
www.waterdata.usgs.gov
or
www.newweb.erh.noaa.gov |
Governor's Budget Address
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 1/17/2006
To see all of Governor Pataki's 2006-2007 Budget address, go to: http://www.state.ny.us/governor/2006_budget/index.html |
Homemade Pet Food
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/10/2006
For more information about a pet food cookbook, go to
http://store.blackwell-professional.com/0813821495.html |
Project: Warmth Matters
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/9/2006
For more information on the United Way of Schenectady County's "Warmth Matters" project, click here and look for the box titled, "Project: Warmth Matters" on the website:
http://www.uwschdy.org/ |
Pet Food Safety
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 1/3/2006
The Animal Protective Foundation recommends: www.veterinarypartner.com
Type in "Food Safety" and "The Pet Food Label" for more information. |
Diamond Pet Food Recall
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 12/29/2005
If you are looking for information on the Diamond Pet Food recall or want to know what area dealers sold the food head to: http://www.diamondpet.com/DiamondPet/dealer.php |
Credit vs. Debit Cards
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/23/2005
If you are looking for more information on how to choose a credit card, go to http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/shop/default.htm. |
Diamond Appraisals
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/22/2005
If you would like to find out if your diamond stacks up to the original appraisal, call the Alpha Gem Lab in Albany at 438-1200. |
2006 Tax Incentives
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/22/2005
For more information on how to get tax credits for energy efficient home improvements and car purchases in 2006, log onto www.energytaxincentives.org. |
No Assembly Required
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 12/20/2005
"You Buy It, I'll Put It Together" is Jack Bazydlo's motto and if you would like to hire him to help you assemble that holiday gift, you can reach him at 518-371-9380. |
Capital Region Golf Card
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 12/19/2005
For more information on the Capital Region Golf Course Owners Association discount card, click here:
http://www.nycapitalregiongolf.com |
Post Office Holiday Hours
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 12/19/2005
To use the US Postal Service's post office finder...and check the hours of your local post office, click here:
http://www.switchboard.com/bin/cgidir.dll?Mem=1355&PR=138&CSF=LocatorPostOffice&CID=1222 |
Graduation Rates
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/15/2005
You can find the New York State Education Department School Report Card at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/repcrd2004/home.shtml. |
Online Shopping Coupons
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/15/2005
Before you pay for your online purchases, check out this website: http://currentcodes.com to find current discount coupon codes. |
Driving Test Answer Key
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/14/2005
We got lots of responses to Monday night's story on the common driving mistakes people make.
If you haven't taken the DMV Permit test, it's not too late! You can find the test below. Use the answer key to check your answers, but keep in mind in order to pass it you need to get at least 14 of the 17 questions correct.
Good luck!
The Answer Key:
1)D 2)A 3)C 4)A 5)D 6)A 7)B 8)D 9)D 10)C 11)B 12)A 13)B
14)C 15)B 16)A 17)C |
Take the Road Test
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/12/2005
Here's your chance to put your driving skills to the test!
You can check your answers by using the answer key above.
1) When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
a) neither one
b) either one
c) vehicle on the right
d) vehicle on the left
2) You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should:
a) check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit
b) check your tires for correct pressure
c) change gradually to the lower speed limit
d) stay twice as far behind other cars
3) If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is:
a) speed up to gain traction and then pull to the right
b) shift into neutral then apply the brakes
c) hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas
d) apply the brakes the shift into neutral
4) What does a flashing yellow light mean?
a) proceed with caution
b) come to a full stop
c) pedestrian crossing
d) merging traffic
5) When you want to make a right turn, you car must be:
a) past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn
b) near the center of the street
c) close to the left side of the street
d) close to the right side of the street
6) In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:
a) on the left
b) only if the other driver signals it is safe
c) whenever you have the opportunity to do so
d) on the right
7) What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)?
a) increase speed to get across the tracks quickly
b) slow down and be prepared to stop
c) always bring the car to a complete stop
d) do nothing; all railroad crossings have signals
8) You can avoid becoming a contributor to road rage by:
a) avoiding eye contact with anyone who is driving aggressively
b) ignore rude gestures
c) not driving when you are upset or too tired
d) all of the above
9) A traffic ticket for speeding in a work zone:
a) cannot be issued if there are no workers in the zone
b) is rarely given to a first time offender
c) will not add points to your driving record
d) will result in the fine being doubled, if you are convicted
10) A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only:
a) long enough to unload packages
b) to discharge passengers
c) to avoid conflict with other traffic
d) for less than 5 minutes
11) Drinking alcohol and driving is:
a) a minor traffic safety problem
b) a serious traffic safety problem
c) only dangerous to the driver who drinks
d) safe if you only have a few drinks
12) A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
a) read the labels on the drug before driving
b) drink alcohol instead
c) continue to drive
d) drive only during daylight hours
13) Which of the following does alcohol affect?
a) judgment of distances
b) all of these choices
c) reaction time
d) recovery from headlight glare
14) Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
a) increases blood alcohol content
b) decreases blood alcohol content
c) has no effect on blood alcohol content
d) cancels the effect of the alcohol
15) On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about:
a) five hours
b) one hour
c) five minutes
d) one day
16) A chemical test is used to measure:
a) blood alcohol content
b) driving ability
c) vision
d) reaction time
17) Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol?
a) the body weight of an individual
b) how much time passes between drinks
c) all of these choices
d) the amount of food in the stomach |
Utility Budget Plans
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/9/2005
If you have any questions or concerns about your utility budget plan, you can contact the Public Service Commission at 1-800-342-3377 or go to www.askpsc.com.
If you'd like to see what National Grid has to say about budget billing, go to www.nationalgrid.com |
Traffic Cameras
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 12/9/2005
To view live images from the DOT traffic cameras in our area, click here:
http://www.travelinfony.com/default.asp?display=traffic&area=NY_Albany&textOnly=False |
Safe Winter Driving Tips
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 12/8/2005
For safe winter driving tips from AAA, go to www.aaahv.com.
You can also find a list of tips from the Department of Transportation website, http://www.travelinfony.com/wta/.
While on the NYS DOT website, you can see current road conditions by clicking on Winter Advisory. |
Pittsfield Flooding Victims Fund
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 11/28/2005
If you want to help, send donations to:
"Pittsfield Flood Victims Fund"
c/o Greylock Federal Credit Union
150 West St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Seminars
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 11/23/2005
If you have questions about the new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, Seton Health is offering the following free seminars:
December 1 - 5:30 pm Sand Lake Town Library
December 6 - 5 pm Troy Public Library
December 7 - 4 pm Lansingburg Library
December 8 - 5:30 pm Mechanicville Family Health Center
Reservations are requested. To reserve a seat, please call 268-5517. For more information go to www.setonhealth.org. |
Stopping Junk & Spam Mail
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 11/21/2005
For tips on how to stop unwanted Email go to www.ftc.gov or call 1-877-FTC-HELP. You can also forward any unwanted or deceptive emails to spam@uce.gov.
To stop unsolicited sexually-oriented mail go to www.usps.com and look for Form 1500.
For information on how to get off mailing lists click on this link: www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailinglist |
Free Credit Report
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 11/15/2005
To get your free credit report log onto www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228
For more information about identity theft and reporting errors on your credit report go to www.consumer.gov/idtheft |
Healthgrades- For Local Hospital Ratings
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 11/12/2005
If you would like to see how your local hospital rated in a recent study done by Healthgrades, just visit:
www.healthgrades.com. |
Shopping For Natural Gas Prices
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 10/31/2005
For More Information on where you can shop around for natural gas prices:
Public Service Commission at www.askpsc.com or call 1-888-ASKPSC1
Public Utility Law Project at www.pulp.tc
National Grid at www.nationalgrid.com |
Fuel Buyers Groups
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 10/27/2005
For more information on Fuel Buyers Groups available in your area, contact the following organizations:
For Albany and Schenectady Counties call NYPIRG at 1-800-695-4645 or log onto www.fuelbuyers.org.
For Saratoga, Montgomery, Fulton, Otsego and Deleware Counties call Citizen Action at 1-800-559-4OIL or log onto their website: http://www.citizenactionny.org/cafg/fuelgroup_index.html
For Columbia Columbia County call 518-697-0463 or email Leslie Gabriel at columbiafuelbuyers@taconic.net |
NYSERDA
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 10/26/2005
For more information on energy prices, click here:
http://www.nyserda.org/Energy_Information/energy_prices_supplies.asp |
Home Heating Assistance
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 10/12/2005
If you want to find out if you qualify for HEAP, or to apply, click here:
http://www.otda.state.ny.us/otda/heap/default.htm |
"Gouge Watch"
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 10/11/2005
Sen. Charles Schumer,(D) New York, started "Gouge Watch" to track gas prices in the state. If you think you're being overcharged, head to:
http://www.schumer.senate.gov/SchumerWebsite/GOUGE_WATCH/index.html
Sen. Schumer says he'll forward the complaints to the Federal Trade Commission. |
Pittsfield Primary Results
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 9/27/2005
PITTSFIELD MAYOR
x James M. Ruberto 3,452
x Donna M. Walto 1,432
Richard W. Hover 427
PITTSFIELD
COUNCILOR AT LARGE
x Gerald M. Lee 2,845
x Tricia Farley-Bouvier 2,298
x Matthew M. Kerwood 2,418
x Peter G. Arlos 2,240
x Peter M. Marchetti 2,233
x Patricia "Pam" Malumphy 1,904
x Richard A. Scapin 1,587
x James A. Arpante 1,500
Phillip E. Massery 1,430
Terry M. Kinnas 1,229
Rinaldo Del Gallo 787
PITTSFIELD
WARD 2 COUNCILOR
x Louis A. Costi 422
x John R. Bigelow 108
Charles D. Wright 91
x Denotes candidates who will advance to Nov. 8 general election.
Results are unofficial. |
Solar Home Tour
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 9/27/2005
For More Information on the Solar Home Tour, click here: www.nesea.org |
Math Test Results
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 9/22/2005
Log on for school by school results:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ |
Elementary School Math Achievement Test Results
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 9/22/2005
For school by school results from across the state, click here:
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ |
Cystic Fibrosis Benefit
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 9/22/2005
The 20th Annual Corporate Sports Challenge to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the Peter Keyrouze Field in Halfmoon, NY.
The Corporate Sports Challenge is an Olympic-style event in which corporate co-ed teams of 10 (4 men, 4 women, and 2 alternates) challenge teams from other area businesses and corporations. The event consists of a basketball shoot, relay race, obstacle course, softball toss, construction relay and optional tug-of-war.
For more information call 783-7361 or click here. |
HEAP
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 9/20/2005
For more information on whether you qualify for HEAP and to download an application, click here:
http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/dss/news.asp?id=1171&SearchType=AND&terms=heap |
Lady Saints Lend Hand
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 9/20/2005
The Siena women's basketball team is lending a hand to help the victims of hurricane Katrina. This Sunday, September 25th is the last Siena Saints Girl's Shooting Clinic from six to eight. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The clinic is for girls ages eight through sixteen. Registration costs $30 and begins at 5:15 before the clinic. For more information, contact coach Victoria Best at (518) 782-6102. Or, click here. |
Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 9/15/2005
Sunday, September 18
9 AM
Washington Park, Albany
Registration: 7:30 AM
Lake House
For more information:
518-783-7600
here. |
The Peter M. Goodrich Foundation
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 9/14/2005
For more information, click here:
http://www.goodrichfoundation.org/ |
Slidell Police Dept.
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 9/9/2005
Saving Slidell
C/0 State Employees FCU
1239 Washington Ave.
Albany, N.Y. 12206 |
Hurricane Katrina Donations
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 9/7/2005
American Red Cross:
CALL 1-800-HELP-NOW
http://www.redcross.org/
Salvation Army:
1-800-SAL-ARMY
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
United Way:
1-800-272-4630
http://national.unitedway.org/ |
Berkshire Humane Society
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 9/7/2005
To contact the Berkshire Humane Society about volunteering or adopting pets, click here:
http://berkshirehumane.org/
or call:
1-413-447-7878 |
Fuel Efficient Cars & Trucks
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 8/16/2005
For the US Department of Energy's most and least fuel efficient cars and trucks and much more, click here:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm |
Doctor's License Revoked
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 8/2/2005
To read the full report on Dr. Akiva Abraham, click here:
http://w3.health.state.ny.us/opmc/factions.nsf/58220a7f9eeaafab85256b180058c032/dc490491371d233585256b110063cd55/$FILE/lc206885.pdf |
100 Most Wanted
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 7/20/2005
To view pictures of and information about New York's 100 Most Wanted, click here:
http://www.nysmostwanted.com/ |
Rent-a-Priest
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 7/19/2005
To read more about the story on tonight's news, or to rent a priest yourself, click here:
http://www.rentapriest.com/web/?_p=1001 |
POTTER MANIA!!
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 7/15/2005
ALBANY:
Public Library, Pine Hills Branch - 10:30 to 12:30 Release Party
CHATHAM:
Crandell Theatre - 9:15 "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
Chatham Bookstore - Midnight Release Party
COLONIE:
Barnes & Noble, Wolf Road - 7PM Release Party
Borders, Wolf Road - 9PM Release Party
CLIFTON PARK:
Borders, Route 146 - 9PM Release Party
GUILDERLAND:
Bookhouse, Stuyvesant Plaza - Midnight Release Party
JOHNSTOWN:
Mysteries on Main Street - 7PM Block Party
LATHAM:
The Bookmark, Newton Plaza - 11PM Release Party
NISKAYUNA:
Barnes & Noble, Mohawk Commons - 8PM Release Party
SARATOGA SPRINGS:
Borders, Broadway - 9PM Release Party
SCHENECTADY:
Proctor's Theatre - 9PM "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
The Open Door Bookstore - Midnight Release Party |
Best Cities
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 7/12/2005
For a look at Money Magazines top 100 cities, click here:
http://money.cnn.com |
Hudson River Swim Study
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 7/11/2005
The DEC's Full Report on the Possibility of Swimming in the Hudson River:
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/swimhudsonfearpt.pdf |
Alpin Haus Lock 7-12 Canalfest
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 7/8/2005
July 9th & 10th is the 1st annual Alpin Haus Lock 7-12 Canalfest!
The two day, six site event features all sorts of activities in Schenectady & Montgomery Counties. For more information, click here. |
Big Apple Circus
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 6/28/2005
Big Apple Circus
Wednesday, June 29 through Monday, July 4
Saratoga Gaming & Raceway
342 Jefferson Ave.
Saratoga
Tickets: $15-$35 Ticketmaster (518) 476-1000 or www.ticketmaster.com
www.bigapplecircus.com |
Rotterdam Author Richard Ippolito
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 6/2/2005
Rotterdam Resident Richard Ippolito has written a new book, "Murder Me Once." From the back of the book:
"....A young woman is murdered in this atmospheric novel in which private eye Adam Fox is introduced to the mystery genre."
Ippolito will be at Barnes & Noble on Wolf Road -- June 25th from 1 to 3. For more information, click here. |
4th & 8th Grade English Results
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 5/18/2005
To find out the results of the New York State Education Department's 4th and 8th grade English Language Arts tests, click here. |
Dog Bite Awareness
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 5/16/2005
This is Dog Bite Prevention week. Unfortunately, There are more child admissions to emergency rooms for dog bites than for playground injuries. Not only that -- but there are dog bites every 40 seconds in the U.S. For more information on preventing dog bites, click
here. |
The Nutrition Center of Glens Falls Hospital
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 5/13/2005
For more information on the Nutrition Center of Glens Falls Hospital, you can call 518-926-2615 -- or check it out on the web by clicking here. |
Assessment Challenge
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 5/4/2005
NYS Office of Real Property Services
www.orps.state.ny.us
Click on: "how to file for a review of your assessment" |
The Tulip Festival
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 5/3/2005
For details on Albany's Tulip Festival, click
here. |
Protecting Your Identity
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/28/2005
NOW, HERE ARE THE NUMBERS YOU ALWAYS NEED TO CONTACT ABOUT YOUR WALLET, ETC., HAS BEEN STOLEN:
1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742
3.) Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289
4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271 |
Email the Pope!
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 4/21/2005
benedictxvi@vatican.va |
Health Care Proxy
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 4/20/2005
The NYS Health Care Proxy Law allows you to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you if you lose the ability to make decisions yourself. For more information, click here. |
Mother's Day Make-Over
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 4/20/2005
Tell us why your mom needs a Mother's Day make-over & send us a picture!
Email to:
pmyinteriors@aol.com |
Top Campgrounds
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 4/11/2005
Top NY Campgrounds:
www.ReserveAmerica.com |
Alzheimer's Therapy
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 4/6/2005
Neurological Associates of Albany
518-426-0575 |
Petite Bijou
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 4/5/2005
For more information e-mail linlucca2000@yahoo.com or call 377-2918 |
Do Not Call Registry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 4/4/2005
www.donotcall.gov
1-888-382-1222 |
NYS Sex Offender Registry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 3/29/2005
To Search the New York State Sex Offender Registry, click here:
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/ |
Where's My Refund?
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 3/22/2005
To find out if there was a problem delivering your federal refund check, click here:
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html |
Project SAVE Information
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/22/2005
www.emsc.nysed.gov/sss/SAVE/ |
Living Will Information
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/21/2005
This is the opening page for the health care proxy form:
www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/hospital/healthcareproxy/instructions.htm
This is the page for the health care proxy:
www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/hospital/healthcareproxy/intro.htm |
New York State Maple Producers Association
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/18/2005
www.mapleweekend.com |
Everything You Need to Know About Local Gas Prices
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/17/2005
www.albanygasprices.com |
AlltrackUSA
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 3/16/2005
For more information on AlltrackUSA GPS tracking device,Click here. www.AlltrackUSA.com |
The Cinderella Project
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/16/2005
For more information on the Cinderella Project of the Capital Region, click here:
http://cinderellaproject.net/ |
Bone Marrow Donor Registry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 3/14/2005
For more information or to sign up, click here:
http://www.charityadvantage.com/abmdr/Home.asp |
Restaurant Week
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/14/2005
For a list of participating restaurants and details, click here:
http://www.downtownalbany.org/ |
NYS Thruway
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 3/4/2005
www.thruway.state.ny.us |
NYS Motor Truck Association
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 3/3/2005
http://www.nytrucks.org/home.asp |
IM 101
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 3/1/2005
To download the web translator:
http://teenangels.org/
To learn more about keeping kids safe online:
http://wiredsafety.org/
To read a huge collection of shorthand messages:
http://netlingo.com/ |
Goodrich Foundation
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/22/2005
*The Peter M. Goodrich Foundation
To contribute to the Afghan School Foundation:
413-662-3054 |
2004 Tax Help
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 2/17/2005
www.irs.gov |
Free Military Debit Cards
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 2/11/2005
www.salvationarmyempirestate.org |
Valentine Ideas from Northeastern Fine Jewelry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 2/10/2005
For more information, click
here. |
Unclaimed Tax Refunds
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/8/2005
Log On:
www.irs.gov |
Gift Card Complaints
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/4/2005
Individuals wishing to file a complaint about gift cards are encouraged to contact the Attorney General's office by calling his consumer help line at (800) 771-7755 or by visiting his web site at www.oag.state.ny.us |
Social Security Information
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 2/3/2005
www.ssa.gov |
Medicaid Information
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 2/1/2005
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/ |
Free Prescription Drug Card
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 1/14/2005
If you don't have medical insurance, paying for prescription medication can be a big problem, even if you're earning a fairly decent salary. Amid criticism that medications cost too much...some drug companies are offering some relief.
Fore more information on this story check out this website:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=18818
Those who qualify can enroll , free of charge by calling 1-800-444-4106 or by visiting http://www.togetherrxaccess.com.
Enrollment forms and information will also be available through participating pharmacies and physicians' offices. |
A VideoView Production
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 1/4/2005
Videos for Soldiers:
A VideoView Production
122 Saratoga Ave.
Waterford, NY
(518)235-8616 |
Woodstock Business Helps Tsunami Victims
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 1/4/2005
Tax-deductible checks can be made out to "AVIUSA"
Mail to:
PONDICHERRY
12 TINKER ST.
WOODSTOCK, NY 12498
or they can be made online at www.aviusa.org
The Lines promise every donation will be acknowledged with a receipt and proof of tax exempt status. |
Auto Insurance Ratings
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 1/3/2005
http://www.ins.state.ny.us. |
Tsunami Aid Donations
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 1/3/2005
The Hindu Temple Society
450 Albany-Shaker Road
Albany, 12211
(459-7272)
Red Cross
33 Everett Road
Albany, 12205
** Be sure to specify that your donation should be for 'tsunami relief.' |
RPI Student Fundraising
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 12/30/2004
Write a check to "aid" and mail or drop off at:
Association for India's Development
Hetzel Union Building
University Park, PA 16802
Please write "Relief and Rehabilitation Fund" in the memo line
Make a secure online donation with your credit card at www.clubs.psu.edu/aid |
Recycle Old Computers
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 12/28/2004
WHERE TO RECYCLE OLD COMPUTERS
GE ELFUN COMPUTER REHAB
elfpcrehab@ps.ge.com |
Tsunami - Searching for Loved Ones
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 12/28/2004
The American Red Cross can find U.S. citizens at shelters in South Asia
www.ifrc.org |
Medical Relief to India
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 12/22/2004
For more information:
www.reliefridersinternational.com |
Farm Fire Donations
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 12/21/2004
YOU CAN SEND DONATIONS TO TWO PLACES:
THE FIRST GOSPEL CHURCH OF SLOANSVILLE
P-O BOX SEVEN, SLOANSVILLE, NEW YORK, 12066
U-S SANDER LLC
4131 STATE ROUTE 20
P-O BOX 335, ESPERANCE, NEW YORK, 12066 |
Help With Soldier Mailing Costs
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 12/20/2004
Military Mom in Action
PO Box 153
Melrose, NY 12121 |
Better Business Bureau
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 12/7/2004
Upstate NY Better Business Bureau:
www.upstateny.bbb.org |
Computer Gaming Website
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 12/3/2004
New Computer Gaming Website:
www.gblesports.com |
WTC Jewelry Recovery
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 12/2/2004
www.nyc.gov/nypd |
War of the Worlds Casting
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 11/29/2004
The casting director for "War of the Worlds" says he's in dire need of Asians, African Americans and Latinos for the Athens shoot.
Mail your picture and information:
Billy Dowd
War of the Worlds Casting
110 Leroy Street
New York, NY
10014. |
Local Author
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 11/26/2004
"Lara's First Christmas" and other Alice Howell books can be found on amazon.com or bellpondbooks.com |
Williamstown Water
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 11/26/2004
CITIZENS FOR INFORMED DECISIONS:
www.newshare.com/williamstown
TOWN WEBSITE:
www.williamstown.net |
Travel Info
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 11/23/2004
Log On:
www.travelinfony.com |
Concern for the Hungry Donations
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 11/21/2004
Send Monetary Donations to:
Concern for the Hungry
PO Box 119
Schenectady, NY 12301 |
Salvation Army Amsterdam
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 11/19/2004
Write:
Salvation Army
267 Market St.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Call:
518-842-9941 |
IRS Refunds
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 11/16/2004
Log on to see if you can get a refund!
www.ntu.org |
The Cook's Garden
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 11/15/2004
For more information on Ellen Ogden or the Cook's Garden click here. |
New York Public Interest Research Group
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 10/21/2004
Log on:
WWW.NYPIRG.ORG |
Local Stained Glass Window Maker
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 10/14/2004
Write to:
Bob Webster
c/o The Gibson's
Cass Hill Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(no telephone number or email address is available) |
ALBANY DINNERS FOR 1609
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 10/11/2004
Albany: Worth Discovering Since 1609
http://downtownalbany.org/ |
Prescription Drug Site
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 10/11/2004
Log on:
www.NYAGRx.org |
MATH TEST SCORES
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 10/6/2004
Dramatic improvements are being seen in the math scores of middle-school students across New York state. That's according to state Education Department officials, who acknowledge that math is one of the areas New York schools needed to improve upon. To find out how your school did...Click here. |
The Craig Frear Case
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 9/28/2004
You can learn more about the Craig Frear case by logging on to:
www.missingkids.com
or
www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us |
Amber Alert Email/Text Notifications
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 9/27/2004
To get signed up, log on to:
www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us
or
www.nysamber.troopers.state.ny.us |
Gas Price Website
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 9/27/2004
Local Gas Price List:
www.albanygasprices.com |
Adirondack Balloon Fest
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 9/23/2004
Log On:
http://www.adirondackballoonfest.org |
Mediation Assistance Program
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 9/22/2004
Mediation Assistance Program
Call:
1(888) 388-IMAP
Email:
help@independentmediation.org |
Fighting Multiple Sclerosis
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 9/18/2004
Log on:
www.fightingms.org |
Retirement Planning Group
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 9/15/2004
The Retirement Planning Group - http://www.retireme.net/index.cfm |
NYS Economy
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 9/14/2004
The Public Policy Institutes blog about the New York State economy.
Log On:
www.upstateblog.net |
New NY License Plate
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 9/13/2004
Log On:
www.nydmv.state.ny.us/cplates.htm |
State Education School Report
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 9/9/2004
Log on: www.nysed.gov |
Office of Child and Family Services
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 9/7/2004
Log on: www.ocfs.state.ny.us |
Travel Report Website
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 9/1/2004
Click below for updated traffic information on New York State roadways, including live traffic cameras showing local highways!
http://www.travelinfony.com |
The Cook's Garden Catalog
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 8/23/2004
For more information on the catalog or Ellen Ecker Ogden click here. |
Washington County Fair
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 8/23/2004
Log on: www.washingtoncountyfair.com
Call: 518-692-2464 |
New Overtime Rules
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 8/23/2004
For more infomation on who the new "Fair Pay" Rules effect, log onto:
http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/fairpay/main.htm |
Hepatitis A
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 8/20/2004
For more information click
here. |
Prescription Drug Website
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 8/17/2004
For more information on the interactive Web site to help New Yorkers comparison shop for prescription drugs, log on:
http://www.NYAGRx.org |
Hurricane Charley Relief Fund
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 8/15/2004
Donations for the Hurricane Charley Relief Fund can be sent to:
American Red Cross
74 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
http://adirondacksaratoga.redcross.org |
Phishing Scams
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 8/12/2004
For more Information:
Http://www.upstateny.bbb.org. |
Bennington College
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 8/9/2004
Bennington College Info:
One College Drive
Bennington, Vermont 05201
802-442-5401
Fax 802-442-6164
Website: www.bennington.edu |
Domestic Violence and Pets
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 8/6/2004
The Animal Protective Foundation:
Log on: www.animalprotective.org
Call: (518) 374-3394 x111 |
Help Local Fire Victims
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 8/4/2004
American Red Cross Saratoga Chapter:
Call: (518)792-6545
Log on: http://adirondacksaratoga.redcross.org |
Momtrepreneurs
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 8/3/2004
Contact information for Momtrepreneurs:
Rebecca Cronin, info@saratogagiftbaskets.com
Capital District Community Loan Fund - 436-8586
Child Care Coordinating Council - 426-7181
MicroBizNY - 463-5576 or www.microbizny.org |
Mass. Sex Offender Registry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 8/3/2004
For more information on the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry, Click here. |
Empire State Games
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 7/28/2004
For more information on the Empire State Games, Click here. |
NYSERDA Energy Smart Community Program
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 7/27/2004
For more information on the Energy Smart Community Program call: (518) 432-6400 x249 OR Fax:(518) 432-1383 OR Email: dechiro@eba-nys.org |
9-11 Commission Report
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 7/22/2004
To read the 9-11 Commision report click here. |
Fiscally Fit Cities
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 7/20/2004
For more information on planning your financial future, click here. |
Submit Your Disney Photo
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 7/17/2004
To enter your photo for the Disneyland collage, click here. |
Kikkoman Ultimate Kikko-man Of Grilling
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 7/16/2004
For contest information and recipes from Corey Chavous of the Minnesota Vikings, click here. |
The Cook's Garden
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 7/15/2004
For more information click here. |
Troop Support Yellow Magnet Ribbons
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 7/14/2004
If you'd like to buy a ribbon magnet or if you have a soldier you'd like to put on the Buckley's mailing list, call: 518-235-0365 or email milmom@nycap.rr.com |
Lead Poisoning Info
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 7/14/2004
For more information on lead poisoning, click here. |
New York State Summer Reading Program
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 7/7/2004
For more information click here. |
Vietnam Veterans Reunion
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 7/6/2004
For more information,click here. |
Free VIN Decoder
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 7/5/2004
Ever wonder what your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can tell those in the know about your car?
Check out this free VIN Decoder. |
Writing Team Jim & Nikoo McGoldrick
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 7/5/2004
For more information click here. |
Mega Millions
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 7/2/2004
For More information on the Mega Millions lottery, click here. |
March of Dimes
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 6/24/2004
For more information on the March of Dimes NICU program, click here. |
The Directory of Money-Saving Coupons
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 6/17/2004
1-800-505-1554
Or click here. |
Census Figures
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 6/14/2004
For more U.S. Census figures and information, click here. |
Katchakid
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 6/13/2004
For more information on Katchakid, click here. |
Alex's Lemonade Stand
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 6/12/2004
For more information on Alex's Lemonade Stand, click here. |
World War II Memorial
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 5/29/2004
For more information on the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., click
here. |
Albany Gas Prices Survey
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 5/28/2004
To check gas prices around the Capital Region, click here. |
Burger Birthday
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 5/20/2004
For more information on the 100th birthday of the hamburger, click here. |
Colombo Yogurt
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 5/20/2004
For Alton Brown's frozen yogurt recipe, click here. |
Women's Health Week
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 5/14/2004
For information on Angie Harmon's flossing tips, click here. |
Beyonce's Personal Trainer
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 5/14/2004
For exercise tips and low-carb pasta recipes click here. |
Harlem Globetrotters Summer Camp
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 5/14/2004
For more information on summer camps in Albany and Schenectady, click here. |
Baseball History
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 5/11/2004
For more baseball history, click here. |
Traffic Information
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 5/9/2004
For more information click here. |
Hudson River Dewatering Sites
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/28/2004
For more on the dewatering sites chosen for the Hudson River, click here. |
Equine Advocates
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/27/2004
If you'd like to adopt a mare or foal, or make a donation towards the rescue efforts, call Equine Advocates at 245-1599 or send an e-mail to info@equineadvocates.com |
The Travel Mom
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 4/27/2004
For more information click here. |
Do Not Call Registry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 4/26/2004
To register for the national do not call list, click here. |
Riverway Storytelling Festival
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 4/26/2004
For more information click here. |
Car Safety Tests
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/19/2004
For more on national car safety tests, click here. |
Tax Procrastinators
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/15/2004
If you still haven't filed your taxes, click here for last minute help. |
Adopt an Elm Program
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 4/13/2004
For more information call 413-266-6251 or click here. |
West Hill School on E-Bay
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/8/2004
To see the E-Bay listing for the old West Hill School in Canajoharie, click here. |
MOMS: Moms Offering Moms Support
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/7/2004
For more information, click here or you can call (413) 442-7653 in the Berkshires. |
Saratoga Phillies
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/6/2004
For more information on hosting the players for the Saratoga Phillies, e-mail the team owners at saratogaphilliesbaseball@verizon.net or call 274-5565. |
Albany Aquaducks
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 4/2/2004
Albany Aqua Ducks is an amphibious tour company operating in and around Albany, New York run by former Police Chief Robert Wolfgang. For more information, click here. |
From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 3/31/2004
For more information on how to stay prepared against the threat of terrorism, click here. |
Wills of Famous People Available Online
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 3/17/2004
Click here for more. |
Asthma Capitals
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 3/16/2004
Click here for more. |
Free Cell Phone Hands Free Units
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 3/16/2004
As mentioned by Diana Nyad. For more information, click here. |
Consumer Reports Car Buying Calculator
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/15/2004
To check the best ways to pay for a car, click here. |
Save a Gallon
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at Noon on 3/12/2004
A new initiative is aimed at conserving gas in honor of Earth Day and it may save you a few bucks at the pump. Triple-A and Reader's Digest have teamed up with the aim of cutting the amount of gasoline Americans use.
For more information, log onto: www.rd.com/saveagallon |
Animal Protective Foundation
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 3/10/2004
Local citizens urged to spay or neuter pets to help control the pet population.
www.animalprotective.org |
Coffee Tips
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 3/10/2004
For more information on Alton Brown's great coffee tips...log onto www.friendsofjuan.com |
Paying for College
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 3/10/2004
Here are some useful sites that will help in researching how you can pay for your child's education:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.pin.ed.gov
www.hesc.com
www.nextstudent.com
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org |
Unclaimed Money in Berkshire County
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/6/2004
To find out if you have some money coming to you:
www.findmassmoney.com |
Earned Income Tax Credit
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 3/5/2004
To see if you are eligible for the earned income tax credit, click here. |
Whalen's Horseradish
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 3/5/2004
For more information on Whalen's Horseradish, made in Saratoga County, click here: |
Berkshire Business Real Estate Locator
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 3/1/2004
For more, click here. |
New Colon Cancer Treatment
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 3/1/2004
For more information on Avastin click here or the Colon Cancer Alliance click here |
Habitat for Humanity
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 2/28/2004
Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County announces Women Build Project- women contracting volunteers needed. For more information:
www.hfhscny.org
Or call (518) 395-3412 |
Internet Safety
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/25/2004
To read the FBI's "Parent's Guide to Internet Safety" click here |
Thruway Project
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/24/2004
To learn more about the Albany Corridor study, click here |
STRIDE Adaptive Ski Program
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 2/24/2004
For more information on the ski program sponsored by STRIDE:
http://www.stride.org |
Six on Health
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 2/23/2004
The Upstate Acupuncture Association is sponsoring free treatments for back pain.
Saturday, Feb. 28th
Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage
Colonie
689-0243 for information |
Reporting Priest Abuse
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/19/2004
To report abuse in the Albany Catholic Diocese, call 1-800-901-6853 or send an e-mail to independentinquiry10@yahoo.com |
Ariens Snowblower Recall
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 2/18/2004
Ariens 13 horsepower snowblower recall. Model number 924506.
For more, click here. |
School Violence
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/10/2004
For more on violence in schools nationwide, including prevention tips, statistics, and other resources, click here. |
Sundaes Best
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 2/10/2004
Get more information on the locally-manufactured hot fudge sauce by clicking here. |
New York State Missing Persons
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/6/2004
To see the missing persons cases in New York State, click here. |
Winter Weather Travel Advisories
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/4/2004
For travel advisories and road conditions from New York State, click here. |
Consumer Assistance Unit
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 2/4/2004
The CPB's Consumer Assistance Unit is available at 1-800-697-1220 or by clicking here. |
Do Not Call List
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 2/3/2004
To sign up for the Do Not Call list click here. |
Baseball in the Berkshires
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 2/2/2004
To track the plans to bring a minor league baseball team back to Berkshire County, click here. |
National Do Not Call Registry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 1/29/2004
To sign up for the list or to file a complaint against a telemarketer, call 1-888-382-1222 or click here. |
Prescription Drug Prices
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 1/19/2004
To check the best prescription drug prices, click here. |
Win Patrol Computer Program
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 1/19/2004
For more info: Log onto WWW.WINPATROL.COM |
Parenting Report
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 1/7/2004
For more on children and asthma click here. |
Gas Price Gouging
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 12/30/2003
To report gasoline price gouging, call 1-800-214-4372 or click here. |
More Mad Cow Info
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 12/29/2003
For more on the mad cow disease cases in the US, click here. |
Cuss Control
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 12/26/2003
For more information on how to stop swearing, click here. |
Donate Blood
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 12/24/2003
To find out where you can help save a life and donate blood -- log onto www.redcrossneny.org |
Nanny Network
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 12/23/2003
For more on the Berkshire Nanny Network, click here. |
Fighting the Flu
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6:30 on 12/13/2003
To learn more about preventing, identifying, and treating the flu, click here. |
Donate a Discarded Computer
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 12/11/2003
For information contact:
Terry Lustofin
GE Elfun Society
385-9606
elfpcrehab@ps.ge.com
Best times are Tuesday and Thursday AM |
Planning for College
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 12/4/2003
For Information on 529 plans: Go to savingforcollege.com or collegesavings.org. |
Cell Phones
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 11/26/2003
For more on hidden cell phones fees, check out Senator Charles Schumer's website. |
For more information on testicular cancer:
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 11/17/2003
National Cancer Institute's toll-free line 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or NCI's Web site at www.cancer.gov.
The fact sheet on testicular cancer is at http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/6_34.htm; www.albanyurology.com |
GE Global Research/Schools
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 11/13/2003
Teachers and school administrators interested in finding out more about having GE scientists mentoring their students, contact Katy Brady 387-4258. |
Discount Card Fraud
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 11/10/2003
For a fact sheet on bogus medical discount plans.
www.ftc.gov or www.aarp.org/bulletin/scamalert |
Berkshire County Mansion
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 11/6/2003
For more information on the mansion...log onto www.elmcourt.com |
HEAP Help
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 11/2/2003
To apply for benefits from the Home Energy Assistance Program, log onto www.otda.state.ny.us/otda/heap/default.htm |
Unclaimed Funds
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 10/30/2003
To see if you have unclaimed funds, log onto www.schumer.senate.gov |
USA Today -- Experience Today
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 AM on 9/15/2003
For more information on USA Today's Experience Today project, or to sign up your classroom, click here or call: 1-800-757-TEACH |
Yaddo Open House
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 9/14/2003
To learn more about guided tours at Yaddo, click here. |
Traffic Troubles
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 11 on 9/7/2003
For up to date information on ongoing construction projects, click here. |
Grandparenting Tips
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 9/6/2003
www.aarp.org |
Teacher Vacancies
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 9/4/2003
To see teaching vacancies around New York State, log onto: www.olasjobs.org/capital |
National Do Not Call Registry
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6:30 on 8/31/2003
To sign up for the National Do Not Call registry, click here or call 1-888-382-1222.
You must register by 12:00 am EST August 31, 2003 to be included on the first National Registry. After that, you can still register, but it will take longer to take effect.
New rules begin October 1, 2003. |
Graduated Drivers License
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 8/26/2003
To learn more about the new rules for young drivers, visit the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles |
Flood Tips
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 8/3/2003
For flood safety tips, click here. |
Storm Damage Hotline
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 7/25/2003
State Insurance Superintendent Gregory Serio says New Yorkers who suffered property damage this week from storms can get help from the state. Property owners may call the state's hotline for questions about their insurance
coverage. The number to call is 1-800-339-1759. |
Nursing Home Complaints
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 7/11/2003
New York State's 24 hour Confidential hotline
1-888-201-4563 |
Albany Events
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5 on 6/23/2003
www.albanyevents.org |
Stop Smoking
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 5:30 on 6/13/2003
SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES
268-6165 OR www.setonhealth.org |
Child Obesity
-- As seen on CBS 6 News at 6 on 6/9/2003
How can you help your overweight child?
Some tips can be found here. |
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