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What To Do On Rainy And Cold Memorial Day Weekend

Kevin Richards — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:58:38 +0000

It looks like we’re in for a rainy and cold Memorial Day Weekend for the Albany area. For many, it’s the weekend that kicks off summer fun with camping, road trips, and plenty of outdoor activities. However, it doesn’t look like the ideal weekend to be hanging outside. So, what are you going to do [...]

The Best Chain Restaurant To Use If You Want To Have An Affair

Richie Phillips — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:49:10 +0000

I can’t believe I just wrote that headline. In fact, I can’t believe I’m even writing this article! I actually laughed when stumbled upon this website in our prep material. Do you believe they actually tell you THE BEST PLACE TO CHEAT? Check this out! It’s called YourTango.com, and it’s basically an article that shows you [...]

Students Hope To Travel To India

Kevin Richards — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:43 +0000

Some Albany Area students are hoping to make a difference by taking a Mission Trip to India. While hosting a cupcake fundraiser to help pay for their expenses, we asked future Nursing student Kim Newell why this trip was so important and how people can help her group accomplish their mission.

Schoharie Elementary Rewrites Little Big Town's Pontoon – Reading, Writing and Rhyming

Richie Phillips — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:10:00 +0000

Ahhhhhhh! A dream realized. I got a chance to return to a school that brought back so many amazing memories for me personally- Schoharie Elementary School. What can I say about teacher Karen Yager and Principal MaryEllen Gillis that hasn’t been mentioned before? I could go on and on about their dedication and committment to [...]

Million Dollar Powerball Winner In Queensbury

Kevin Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:22:15 +0000

Although the $590 Million Dollar Powerball winner was announced in Florida, we had a big local winner in upstate New York. According to the Post Star, “State Lottery officials said Monday morning that the Hess Express gas station at 527 Aviation Road sold a ticket that was one number off the grand prize and will [...]

Great Escape Opens In Lake George – New Screamin' Eagles Ride

Kevin Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:44:40 +0000

A sure sign that summer has arrived in the Northeast is the opening of Great Escape Splashwater Kingdom in Lake George, New York. The Adirondack summer attraction opened the weekend of May 18, 2013. From classics like ‘Steamin’ Deamon’ ‘Desperado Plunge’ ‘Boomerang’ ‘The Comet’ and ‘Raging River,’ the Great Escape is a must for any [...]

College Roll Call – Post Your Congrats To Your College Graduate Here

Richie Phillips — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:48:29 +0000

My son graduated from Plattsburgh State University this weekend. I'm so proud that all of the buttons on my shirt are mysteriously missing. I posted MY congrats, and now it's YOUR turn at the bottom of this article to post YOURS~

Final Sean And Richie Small Town Tour Stop Will Be Voorheesville

Jake Thomas — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:03:46 +0000

We’ve been making the rounds on the 1077 ‘GNA Small Town Tour with the Sean and Richie show in May.Thanks to Fiedelis Care, our presenting sponsor of the Small Town Tour we’ve been able to keep the 1077 ‘GNA mobile unit gassed up all through May. We have already completed some great stops with our [...]

Country Idol Final Auditions Recap – Northeast Talent Contest

Kevin Richards — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:28 +0000

The final auditions for Country Idol 2013 packed Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway on Thursday, May 16, featuring a guest performance by the lead vocalists of Skeeter Creek. Dozens of singers waited until the final night to try, however with Country Idol starting in January, contestants had 5 months to enter and make the [...]

July 4th Fireworks Shows In Albany Area

Jay Sanin — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:43:36 +0000

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, there are a ton of fireworks shows to choose from in the Albany area. Never fear, however, because we're here to put together a list of the very best ones so that you can get ready for the one closest to you, or start a new tradition and head to another show in the area.

Full Service Gas In The Albany Area

Kevin Richards — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:42:46 +0000

I was shocked when I pulled in to the new Shop Rite on Central Avenue in Colonie. As I pulled up to the gas pumps, located at the entrance, a service attendant came over and offered to pump my gas and wash my windows!

Mechanicville's the Next Stop On Small Town Tour. You're Invited!

Richie Phillips — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:32:12 +0000

We’ve been having an absolute blast on the Small Town Tour, brought to you by our partners, Fidelis Care. We’re definitely making the rounds, and Mechanicville is the next whistle stop. We would love to have you come down and be a part of the show. We will be at the from 5:30am to 9:00am. [...]

Meet the TreadDesk, ABC To Stream Live TV, and Quick Computer Tip -Tech Talk

Richie Phillips — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:40 +0000

The ABC Network is about to do something very cool online with live streaming, but don’t cancel your cable subscription quite yet. Plus, do you have alot of junk on your computer screen that you’d like to wipe off quickly? I’ve got a quick tip for ya! According to Time.com, ABC is going to add [...]

Cicada Invasion Will Be Noisy And Tasty [VIDEO]

Levack — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:47:29 +0000

If you haven’t heard by now, we are about to be invaded by Billions of little, noisy underground dwellers known as the 17 year Cicada. Right here in the Capital Region we will have millions of these red eyed Arthropods making noise and looking for love. There’s good news though, they’re edible! In an interview [...]

What's YOUR Most Embarrassing Junior Or Senior Prom Story?

Richie Phillips — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:38:42 +0000

This is Andrew and his prom date at Holy Cross School. They had a great time and everything went smoothly, according to Andrew’s grandma Jeanmarie Vollmer. There are others, however who have had pretty embarrassing stories to tell The Times Union has tons of other photos of recent proms. Maybe you can pick yourselves out if you [...]

Darius Rucker – New Number One Hit Coming Just In Time For Countryfest

Jake Thomas — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:21:01 +0000

Darius Rucker is ready to put on a show that will leaves us begging for more when he takes the 1077 ‘GNA Countryfest stage on July 13th for our 20th Anniversary show at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. His hit song and country sing a long favorite “Wagon Wheel” will hit number one next week the way [...]

2013 Country Idol Final Auditions

Kevin Richards — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:31 +0000

Thursday, May 16, 2013 are the final audition rounds for Country Idol 2013. It’s been a great season of showcasing some of the best singers in the Northeast during Country Idol 2013. Now, the final auditions will take place at Budweiser Country Night on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Vapor in Saratoga Casino and Raceway. [...]

Teacher Faith Perry From Mohonasen School Takes A Stand Against Bullying In A Very Creative Way

Richie Phillips — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:46:39 +0000

Her name is Faith Perry. She is an alternative education teacher at Mohonasen school. If this story doesn’t make you think twice about dissing today’s teachers, nothing will. A very grateful former classmate, Kevin March, alerted us to this story, and I just HAD to pass it on. In fact, rather than me trying [...]

Astronaut Chris Hatfield's Brand New Music Video From Space – A First! [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:23:41 +0000

Have you seen this? Absolutely awesome. A singing, guitar playing astronaut! I can’t remember seeing anything like THIS before, can you? Maybe I shouldn’t admit this, but I remember watching John Glenn’s walk on the moon LIVE on TV back in the late 60′s. It was in glorious black and white. The audio was broken [...]

Randy Houser and Thomas Rhett Will Be Playing The Sean And Richie Golf Tournament

Jake Thomas — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:58:48 +0000

The 14th Annual Sean and Richie Golf Tournament is ready to hit the fairways of Stadium Golf Club.This year’s tournament will be on Monday, June 17th at Stadium Golf Club, 333 Jackson Avenue in Schenectady. We have a literal big time country star with a number one hit under his belt and possibly a second [...]