For Immediate Release
December 21, 2011
Contact: Susan Whitaker
518.382.7890 x 297

Schenectady Museum Receives $3,000 Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network Grant

The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium has received a $3,000 Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) grant. The funds will be used to help cover the cost of integrating real-world examples of nanotechnology into the Museum’s existing exhibits through a “Nanotrail” of nanotechnology-related items and information.

“This project will excite visitors with information about careers in nanotechnology, and create linkages with existing nanotechnology programming at the Museum, such as school break activities, school field trips, educational curriculum, and teacher training workshops,” Grants & Annual Fund Coordinator Susanne Dorr said. “While a permanent exhibit is devoted to nanotechnology within the Museum’s 3,500 square-foot primary [...]

December 14, 2011 – Kathryn F. Muncil, CEO of Fort William Henry Corp. in Lake George, New York, was recently elected Secretary/Treasurer of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association’s (NYSH&TA) Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2012.

“I am happy to work with NYSH&TA for the legislative and educational support it offers to the industry,” said Muncil. “NYSH&TA is helping hotels and tourism organizations hold steady and thrive so we are ready when the economy does turn around.”

Muncil has worked at Fort William Henry Corp., a multi-faceted tourism operation which owns independent hotels and the Fort William Henry Museum, for 18 years. She currently serves the Association as a member of its Finance & Audit Committee and its Publication & Marketing Action Committee.

“The [...]

ALBANY, NY – The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently announced that the Addictions Care Center of Albany’s (ACCA) signature prevention education curriculum, An Apple A Day®, has been awarded Evidence-based Status. This is the first time that any Albany County substance abuse prevention provider has been given this national designation.

Funded through a grant from the Charitable Ventures Foundation and in collaboration Dr. Shannon O’Neill of Siena College, ACCA conducted a quantitative, longitudinal evaluation of the An Apple A Day® curriculum using a control group. Once research was completed, the study was submitted to SAMHSA for evaluation, and is now listed in the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).

Prior to receiving federal accreditation, An Apple A [...]

ALBANY, NY (12/19/2011)(readMedia)– A ribbon cutting is planned for The Merry Monk, a newly opened Belgian restaurant and pub, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM at 90 North Pearl Street in Albany, New York (corner of North Pearl and Sheridan). An Open House with food and beer sampling will immediately follow. The public is welcome to attend both the ribbon cutting and open house. The Merry Monk will be accepting monetary donations on behalf of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings is expected to speak at the event.

The business, which officially opened on December 7, 2011, is owned by Jeremy O’Brien and Joe Gorman. A former General Manager at Wolf’s 1-11, O’Brien has a family history in the restaurant and pub business. His grandparents were the original owners of The O’Brien Inn near Binghamton, NY. [...]

The dress of the week is a fabulous creation, once again from the incredible bridal extraordinaire Paloma Blanca.  This gown is beautiful and delicate, truly a work of art.  Made of Alencon lace, Paloma Blanca style #4266 is unlike any other gown not only at Angela’s Bridal, but also in the wedding world.  The style of lace used to construct this gown is extremely unique and different, as it has a much larger design and texture.  This lace gives the dress a vintage and antique-y feeling.

The scoop neckline of this gown is stunning and also very flattering.  The full lace drop-waist will give any bride that perfect hourglass figure that [...]

For Immediate Release
December 12, 2011

Schenectady Museum Announces December School Break Activities: Hands-on Science, Planetarium Shows, Model Trains

Visit the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium during December School Break for Hands-on Science Activities, Planetarium Shows, and Model Trains. The Museum will be open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30 to accommodate area families whose children are enjoying school break.

Visit the Museum during school break for educator-led drop-in science activities, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for challenges in the Museum’s FETCH! Lab, a place where kids can try activities like the ones they see on the PBS television show, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman. Explore science, technology, engineering and math with Museum educators in these fun bonus hands-on [...]

Albany, New York, Dec. 7, 2011 – Fresh local milk from Five Acre Farms, a new brand of local food sold at the supermarket, is now available at Price Chopper supermarkets in and around Albany, New York. Five Acre Farms products are grown and prepared within 275 miles of where they are sold.

“We are very proud to be bringing to Price Chopper shoppers high-quality milk that comes straight from the area’s local dairy farmers,” said Dan Horan, Founder and CEO of Five Acre Farms. “We think our milk – bottled within eight hours of milking – is fresher and tastes better than any other milk out there. Flip over the red tag right on the jug to get to know your local farmers and learn exactly [...]

For Immediate Release
December 8, 2011

Schenectady Museum Receives $1,000 IBM Community Grant for Little Wonders of Science Preschool Program

The Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium has received a $1,000 IBM Community Grant for its Little Wonders of Science preschool program. The funds will be used to help cover the cost of books that are distributed to program participants, materials for hands-on activities, and to help publicize the program.

Little Wonders of Science is a monthly preschool science and literacy program where a Museum Educator reads a story then introduces basic science concepts from the story through a fun craft. Participants receive a copy of the book and materials to continue the study of science at home. Little Wonders of Science is offered the third Thursday and Saturday of each month at 11:00 a. [...]

For Immediate Release
December 8, 2011
Contact: Chris Hunter
518-382-7890×241

The popular model trains will be running for the first time this holiday season at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, December 10 & 11. The trains will also run from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. December 17 & 18 and during School Break Week Tuesday – Friday, December 27 – 30; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. December 31; and 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. January 7 & 8, 14 & 15, and 21 & 22.

Each year, visitors from across the region and from neighboring states visit the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium to see the model trains run. This event has become a holiday favorite for visitors of all ages. Volunteers from the Upstate Train Associates construct an elaborate 19 by 27 foot display of running O [...]

Albany, NY (December 8, 2011)

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $785 million has been awarded through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, continuing the Governor’s efforts to redesign the way state government works in order to drive economic growth and create jobs.

Announced in July, Regional Councils represent a fundamental shift in the state’s approach to economic development from a top-down development model to a community-based, performance driven approach which empowers individual areas to develop comprehensive strategic plans that invest in regional solutions to create jobs and economic growth. As part of the Regional Council process, a Strategic Plan Review Committee was chosen to analyze and rank the strategic plans for each region competing for $200 million in specially targeted economic development funding.

“Regional collaborations and planning is a roadmap to get New Yorkers back to work,” Governor Cuomo said. “The plans [...]