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Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:53:46 -0000

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 2PM at the Harness Racing Museum in Goshen, New York. (240 Main Street Goshen, NY) The meeting will take place in the...

CSC Eagle Fans Invited To Ride Bus to Duluth

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:33:12 -0000

Chadron State College football fans have the opportunity to travel to Saturday's NCAA playoff game at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by bus.

31st Annual Arm Wrestling Showdown at Port Authority Bus Terminal - NYC - Thursday, Nov 13

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:30:29 -0000

New York Arm Wrestling Association, Inc.

NYSS Reminds New NY-Bred Owners To Submit New Owner Information

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:00:09 -0000

The New York Sire Stakes administrators remind all new owners of New York-bred standardbreds to submit to the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund (the Fund) the "Owner and Name Change" form. This form is used by the Fu...

New York Sire Stakes Annual Awards Banquet Held

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:31:32 -0000

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund (the Fund) Executive Director Peter Goold today announced the Fund held its Annual New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) Awards Banquet on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the Harness Racing Mu...

War Canoes Race 17 Miles Down Lake George in Charity Event

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:57:41 -0000

Seven international firms, from as far away as Texas and the UK, raced 17 miles in war canoes down Lake George in upstate New York to help raise $30,000 for Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, September 27. The Construction Industry Challenge event ...

Sign Up to Run or Walk the Fairgrounds 5K!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:18:37 -0000

Still looking to work off that last corndog from the Fair? The second annual Fairgrounds 5K, slated for Saturday November 8, 2008 will give runners, joggers and walkers alike the opportunity to experience the Iowa State Fairgrounds' park-like sett...

New York Champ to Replace Dam for Partners

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:40:07 -0000

Ontario horseman Bob Young knows that you have to plan ahead if you're going to stay ahead in the horse business.

CSC Upgrading Sound Systems at Sports Venues

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:50:46 -0000

Beginning this weekend improvements at Chadron State College’s athletic facilities will be music to sports fans’ ears.

New York-Breds Dominate at Morrisville Sale

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:19:00 -0000

More than 80-percent of the 197 yearlings hammered down to buyers on Sunday at the Morrisville Sale were New York-breds. With sale prices ranging from upwards of an average of $27,000 for offspring of New York-eligible Conway Hall to an average of...

'Odd Couple' Breeders Take Aim on New York

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:36:45 -0000

An auto worker from Tennessee and an Amishman from Indiana share a common goal: They both want to become bigger players in the New York Standardbred breeding program.

CSC sportswriters win awards

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:36:03 -0000

Members of the sports information office staff at Chadron State College have won five awards in the District 7 College Sports Information of America Fred S. Stabley Sr. Writing Contest. The district is made up of about 145 schools, including major...

DEC Opens New Areas to Bear Hunting in Central and Western New York

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:56:51 -0000

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that the state has adopted regulations that open new areas to black bear hunting this fall. The new regulations expand bear hunting to 13 addit...

Agriculture & NYS Horse Fund Encourages You to Buy NY-Breds at Morrisville Sale

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:52:42 -0000

With the Morrisville College Standardbred Sale set for Sunday, September 21 in Morrisville NY, the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Fund (the Fund) encourages all interested participants to buy a New York-bred yearling at the annual...

5th Annual Run for Recovery Takes Place on September 16

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:54:52 -0000

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CORRECTED: "Spaceman" Lee to Pitch at a Fundraiser at SUNY Plattsburgh

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:35:22 -0000

Local residents will have the chance to save a life and meet a former major league pitcher as part of the bargain. The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh will bring them that chance.

Genesee Community College's Day at the Races

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:12:44 -0000

From aero pushes to chassis rolls, pole positions to victory lanes, fans of NASCAR can conclude the Summer 2008 season on Saturday, September 13 at the Holland International NASCAR Motorsports Complex on Glenwood Road in Holland, NY. Current stude...

New York Sire Stakes Night of Champions Pre-Race Media Availability

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:32:21 -0000

The Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund today announced its $1.4 Million New York Sire Stakes Night of Champions will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Yonkers Raceway. A pre-race reception will be held from 5...

ESPN Writer to Speak on Covering the Beijing Olympics, 7 p.m. Sept. 16

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:21:45 -0000

Luke Cyphers, a senior writer for ESPN the Magazine and a lecturer in journalism at SUNY Plattsburgh, will speak about his experiences covering the Beijing Olympics at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Krinovitz Recital Hall located in Hawkins Ha...

ESPN Writer to Speak on Covering the Beijing Olympics, Sept. 16

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:09:09 -0000

Luke Cyphers, a senior writer for ESPN the Magazine and a lecturer in journalism at SUNY Plattsburgh, will speak about his experiences covering the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Krinovitz Recital Hall located in Hawkins Hall on the ...

The Albany Academies To Host Homecoming 2008 On September 26 & 27

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:27:42 -0000

The Albany Academies will host its Homecoming 2008 on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 with a variety of athletic events and other activities being held on both the East (Albany Academy for Girls building) and West (The Albany Acade...

Night of Champions Stakes Races at Yonkers Sept 13

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:22:04 -0000

If you are looking for a unique and affordable night out, look no further than Empire City at Yonkers Raceway as it partners with the Agriculture & New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund to present the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) Night...

Labor Department to Announce Findings of Investigation at Saratoga Race Course

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:18:36 -0000

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference to announce the findings of a proactive Labor Department investigation at Saratoga Race Course. The findings of this investigation will highlight widespread violations o...

East Greenbush Price Chopper Assists Rensselaer Little League to Rebuild

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:05:41 -0000

The Price Chopper located at 501 Columbia Turnpike, in Rensselaer is hosting a fundraiser for the Rensselaer Little League. Due to heavy rains and flooding, the league's location was badly damaged. Lawn equipment was ruined and the kitchen, whic...

Clay Brings Gold Home

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:39:54 -0000

Honolulu, Hawaii - Bryan Clay may be the world's greatest athlete with his gold-medal wining performance in Beijing Aug. 21-22, but his heart belongs to Hawaii. The Island son returns home Aug. 29 to celebrate the victory of Team Clay with family,...

Clay Turns to Gold

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:28:34 -0000

Azusa Pacific University alum Bryan Clay has won the gold medal in track & field's decathlon during Friday's competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

Clay Leads Olympic Decathlon

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:11:04 -0000

Azusa Pacific alum Bryan Clay has grabbed early lead in the decathlon at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, tallying 4,521 points after the first day of the 2-day competition in the Bird's Nest.

Long-awaited Capital Improvements Get Underway at Brentwood State Park Athletic Complex

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:11:25 -0000

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash joined State Senator Owen Johnson, State Senator Caesar Trunzo and Assemblyman Philip Ramos to break ground on a multi-million dollar plan to dramatically ...

CSC Cheerleader Tryouts Set for Aug. 26-28

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:00:19 -0000

Chadron State College will have cheerleader tryouts Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 26-28, at the Nelson Physical Activity Center. The tryouts will be 6-9 p.m. and are open to all full-time students who have cheerleading experience.

The Albany Academies To Host 2008 Golf & Tennis Classic On September 22

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:52:40 -0000

(Albany) - The Albany Academies will offer a day of golf and tennis to benefit arts programs at the school when it hosts the 2008 Golf & Tennis Classic on Monday, September 22 at Schuyler Meadows Club in Loudonville.

The Albany Academies Hires Girls Basketball Coach

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:36:43 -0000

The Albany Academies is pleased to announce the addition of veteran college coach Dan McGraw as the new Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach for Albany Academy for Girls.

Olympics: Athletic Performance, Competition Stress, Economic Impact

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:36:03 -0000

The 2008 Olympic Games have arrived and the world is watching closely as athletes gather in Beijing, China for Friday's Opening Ceremonies. Below, several faculty scholars from Azusa Pacific University comment on athletes' years of preparation, de...

Campbellsville University's Athletic Boosters Raise $12,000

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:08:09 -0000

Runners Register for Arboretum Perennial 5K Cross-County Forest Run;

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:49:45 -0000

Capital Region runners of all ages and levels of proficiency will have the opportunity to run and compete while enjoying spectacular views of the Schoharie Region countryside at the beautiful Landis Arboretum for the 2008 Perennial 5K Forest Run o...