Saturday, May 18 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:26:46 GMT
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center unveiled its newest interactive exhibit Saturday; featuring state of the art technology. Echo's new Action Lab features hands-on exhibits to teach visitors aboutMore >>
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center unveiled its newest interactive exhibit Saturday; featuring state of the art technology.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:05:48 GMT
At Ben and Jerry's flavor graveyard tasty treats lost long ago only live on in memory. But Thursday there was reason to celebrate as one of the flavors would rise from the grave to be eaten again. "ThereMore >>
Ben and Jerry's chooses White Russian to return to life in scoop shops.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:49:42 GMT
The man accused of growing nearly 250 plants in Burlington's New North End was in court Friday. Anthony Wright, 34 of Burlington pleaded not guilty to growing more than 25 pot plants. This comes weeksMore >>
The man accused of growing nearly 250 plants in Burlington's New North End was in court Friday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:43:12 GMT
On the left side of a Burlington duplex police told us they stumbled upon a big pot operation, but on the right, they wouldn't say. Court documents we got Friday show this couple, Richard and Tonia Hall,More >>
Thursday we knew about a pot bust in Burlington's New North End, but police kept quiet about what happened on the other side. Friday, we were able to get court papers that show a couple has been making meth for weeks.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:32:20 GMT
Police are asking drivers to avoid Main Street in Vergennes. The Shelburne Police Department said the road is closed for an unknown amount of time due to a car accident. Check back with Fox44 & ABC22More >>
Police are asking drivers to avoid Main Street in Vergennes. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:50:13 GMT
Burlington Police say they executed a search warrant on Sandra Circle in the New North End and found nearly 250 marijuana plants. Police charged 34 year-old Anthony Wright of Burlington with possessionMore >>
Burlington Police say more people could be charged in connection with crime.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:22:51 GMT
Summer-time is buzzing with outdoor activities, and last year was downright hot.Burlington spent just over a dozen days above 90 degrees, that's triple what's normal!So the obvious question is, will weMore >>
Summer-time is buzzing with outdoor activities, and last year was downright hot.Burlington spent just over a dozen days above 90 degrees, that's triple what's normal!So the obvious question is, will weMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:06:38 GMT
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones? One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you! Starting Thursday, "EfficiencyMore >>
Upgrading to more energy efficient appliances and don't know what to do with your old ones. One group has the perfect solution and it comes with a couple of perks for you!More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:51:49 GMT
Workers rushed to put the final pieces in place Thursday as Hotel Vermont prepared to welcome its first guests. Late in the afternoon they arrived, and Burlington's newest hotel was open for business. "I'mMore >>
There's a new place to stay in downtown Burlington. Hotel Vermont welcomed its first guest Thursday. It's a project more than a year in the making and only we were allowed inside to get a peak at the new destination.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:17:03 GMT
According to a court official at the Vermont Superior Court in Brattleboro, John Grega pleaded not guilty Thursday to a new charge of aggravated murder.John Grega, 50, formerly of Long Island, has beenMore >>
According to a court official at the Vermont Superior Court in Brattleboro, John Grega pleaded not guilty Thursday to a new charge of aggravated murder.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -
Governor Cuomo announced FreshConnect grants to help provide low-income and underserved communities with New York farm products.
"This is really a win-win situation for farmers and for families across the state as we try to provide more access and easier access to locally grown, fresh farm products," Governor Cuomo said in a press release. "These FreshConnect grants will support creative solutions to get New York farm products to underserved areas of the state, creating new economic opportunities for our farmers while, at the same time, providing healthy options for more New Yorkers."
FreshConnects grants to 34 projects around the state and increases access to N.Y. farm products for
residents in low-income and underserved areas.
A grant was issued to the Gardenshare, Inc., in Canton, N.Y. will receive $9,500. The project will double the amount of Food Stamp dollars spent at the Canton and Potsdam Farmers' Markets.
The press release says there will be a financial incentive of 5 EBT/Food Stamp tokens for every 10 Food Stamp dollars spent and a $20 incentive for Food Stamp customers who attend more than 3 markets.
According to a press release, example of funded projects include:
Farmers' markets and youth-operated farm stands.
Subsidized Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares or low-income CSA programs will add over 100 new families every week to receive fresh fruits and vegetables.
Introduction of EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) services for the first time at 13 farmers' markets to allow farmers markets to accept Food Stamps.
Free transportation to help increase traffic at existing markets.
Improving distribution of locally grown, fresh food to food pantries and congregate feeding programs.
NY Announces Grants to Help Low-Income & Underserved Communities with NY Farm ProductsMore>>
