If you've ever walked the casino floors at Turning Stone, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, or Saratoga Casino and Raceway, you may have noticed how creative 'slot' machines have become. Gone are the days of 3 clunky reels spinning fruit shapes around and spitting out quarters. Now, high tech gaming experiences make you feel like you're in an actual movie or concert.
Media personality Jay Bobbin has been working hard for several years on a program called the 'Cinderella Project.' Richie Phillips recently reported on one of their big events scheduled for this Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Clifton Park Center. Now, we learn a little more about why this project is so important to so many people.
Granville, New York musician Phil Hoyt is hosting a very special concert on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Veterans Park in Granville to benefit the 'Adopt A Soldier' campaign.
As today's Country 1077 'GNA remembers the tragedies of 9-11 through sounds, music and silence we can't help but feeling a bit more Patriotic than on a normal day.
There was a alot of excitement last summer as a Hollywood movie was being filmed right here in the area. Sometimes movies will be said to take place in one city, but actually be filmed someplace completely different. The Place Beyond The Pines is not one of those movies, this film takes place in Schenectady and surrounding areas and was actually filmed here too.
UPDATE , According to DOT, lane closures and delays continue on Monday Night with on-going unexpected construction on the Twin Bridges. The construction was supposed to be finished by the morning commute, but problems have caused it to be closed most all day and night. YNN reports that this should not be an issue next Monday, when construction resumes Friday night.
Greenwich was the winner of the first Small Town Tour poll last week with the Sean and Richie Show. So we will be tracking down a diner or restaurant that we can do our live morning show broadcast at and bring 1077 'GNA to Greenwich. Now its time for the week 2 poll.
Today is the day. Barrel Fest is finally here. It's full day of fun for everyone that's 21 and over with 1077 'GNA!
It is a fact of life. We all have to eat. When we don't have the time or ambition to whip up a meal at home we head out and let somebody else do the cooking for us.
The next six weekends will be full of headaches for people trying to get around the Albany Area. From I-87 (the Northway) to the overflow of traffic on Route 9, we all have to expect that it will take us a little longer to get around. Construction begins Friday, September 7, 2012 at 10pm on the Twin Bridges (Thaddeus Kosciusko bridges on Interstate 87 over the Mohawk River).
9/11 is a solemn day and many people choose to either note the day with a personal moment of silence, or perhaps together with others. Here are some memorial services we're aware of in the Albany area.
This afternoon I will be doing my show live from Saratoga Casino and Raceway on the Gaming Room floor from 3-7pm as we kick off our Fall Country Night series. You want to be at this event!
