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Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in the Albany Area

Bryen — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:53:17 +0000

Every year it seems you are lost when trying to figure out the perfect thing to do for mom on Mother's Day. Fortunately for you we all have picky moms too and we have lots of experience in making Mother's Day extra spe

Police Swarm Education Building In Albany After Mysterious Package Is Delivered

Jay Sanin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:59:45 +0000

WTEN just tweeted this updated that the scene has been cleared: Suspicious box in front of State Education building in Albany found late this morning; police took box and scene is now clear — NEWS10 ABC (@WTEN) April 18, 2013 Let’s all hope that it was just a poorly delivered package! Given the events [...]

Spring 2013 Small Town Tour – Time to Vote!

Bryen — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:50:39 +0000

Spring is coming - or at least that's the rumor. With the return of spring comes the return of the GNA Small Town Tour where the Sean + Richie Show heads to your hometown to broadcast their show live and have breakfast with you. However, we need your help in choosing where we go and this time we're doing it a little differently.

Albany Teen Has Been Arrested For Allegedly Shooting An 11 Year-Old Girl In The Eye

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:35:12 +0000

On Saturday, March 16, 2013, 17 year-old Jordon Marbley from Albany, was in his back yard on North Allen Street, shooting a BB gun with his friends around 11:00 p.m.. According to a story that I saw on YNN, that’s when an 11 year-old girl came out of the house, and Marbley allegedly shot the [...]

Remembering the Latham Circle Mall [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:12:33 +0000

The Latham Circle Mall has become a piece of local culture ever since it started it's spiral of decline and became an infamous 'dead mall' - well, now it's really dead - gone. Many people who work here hold a special love for this unfortunate mall, as our studios were once located on the upper level. Actually there were a lot of things that used to be there, like stores, people, you know - stuff.

Commuting To Albany New York – Northway Express

Kevin Richards — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:05:14 +0000

Everyone is looking for ways to save money. Today, we’d like to share an idea that could save you some cash on parking, gas, vehicle wear and tear, and lower your stress level- The Northway Express from CDTA. I’ll admit the first thing that caught my attention was free Wifi. Imagine just sitting back, relaxing, [...]

Albany Gets A Shock – Someone's Stealing Socks (and more)

Richie Phillips — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:16:18 +0000

This is a major trending story, and continues to be a mystery as we speak. If you live in Albany, watch your socks very, very carefully. Stick with me here According to a story from Albany News 10, 23 year old Antijuan Lewis had given a man a lift out of the goodness of his [...]

Six Albany Area Nursing Homes Are Among The Nation's Best

Sean McMaster — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:11:25 +0000

I don't know if you saw the article posted by The Business Review, but it talked about how 6 of the area nursing homes were among the best in the nation. The report comes from the health section of the "U.S. News" I have to say , I can not be more pleased knowing this as one of my kids favorite things to threaten me with is, "Hey, be nice to me because I'm the one who will be picking out your nursing home." Maybe they will choose one of these.

No More Groundhogs Predicting Weather – Say No To Puxatawney Phil By Voting Here [POLL]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:54:51 +0000

Enough is enough. I am sick of America placing their Spring vacation plans on the shoulders of a rodent in Puxatawney, PA. We deserve better than this. I would be happy with a turtle, or a horse even. The Groundhog has blew the forecast for the last time.Let’s get the Spring weather prediction out of [...]

Albany Area Snow Emergency List

Bryen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:27:46 +0000

Some people are calling it Nemo but most people are calling it a blizzard, which is what it is. Many cities in the Albany area have snow emergency policies for snow removal, so check our list to make sure you don’t get towed or violate the emergency order! Albany Park on even numbered side of [...]

Albany School Closings and Weather Information

Bryen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:23:32 +0000

Have you heard we're getting a storm? We haven't had much winter in the past two years so any storm delivering any amount of snowfall gets people all excited. We're expecting a pretty big storm though and many schools decided to close ahead of the storm. Our list of closings is continually updated as is our real time weather.

2013 Albany Pizza Wars Winners

Townsquare Promotions — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:51:41 +0000

Our third annual Pizza Wars stormed the Albany area once again and while many great pizza was had, there was just one winner at each location. Thanks to everyone who came out – hope you has as much fun as we did. Proctors Location winners: Best overall: Broadway Joe’s Best cheese: Broadway Joe’s Best pepperoni: Broadway Joe’s Speciality: Paulie’s [...]

Arrest Made in Albany Railroad Puppy Abuse Case

Bryen — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:07:32 +0000

A few months ago we told you the horrible story about how someone nailed some sweet little puppies to the railroad tracks. Today we are really glad to be able to report that the person responsible is now in jail. Albany County District Attorney’s office has made an arrest - 30 year old Anthony Walker who lives [...]

Is it the Flu or Just a Cold?

Bryen — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:53:24 +0000

When flu season hits, every sniffle can make you wonder if it is the flu or just a cold. Neither are pleasant but there are differences between the two. Here is a chart comparing both medical conditions with some differences between the two. . Please note – this isn’t by any means meant for you [...]

Albany Cellphone Store Employee Steals Nude Photo off Phone

Bryen — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:22:27 +0000

An Albany area cellphone store employee has been arrested after he stole a nude picture off of a customers phone – and texted it to himself. Colonie Police arrested the Verizon Wireless employee after the customer realized that the photo had been texted off of his phone. According to police the victim brought his phone in [...]

Boy Scout Sex Abuse Uncovered in Albany Area

Matt Ryan — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:45:11 +0000

We were shocked to learn that the Albany area was included when The Boy Scouts of America recently made headlines, again. The organization was forced to release a so-called perversion list which detailed more than 14,000 pages worth of child sex abuse incidents, most of which were never reportered to authorities. The massive document was released online and there are sadly incidents detailed in the Albany area.

What Was The Best Albany Area Country Concert Of 2012? [POLL]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:45:18 +0000

We are quickly making our way toward the end of 2012. It was a great year full of so many great shows. Some of the biggest names in country music made a stop in the Albany area and totally rocked the house where ever they played. I had a chance to make it to quite [...]

Want To Be Part Of Setting A World Record In Albany Today? All You Have To Do Is Show Up And Sing Jingle Bells!

Sean McMaster — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:57:28 +0000

Today at noon at the Times Union Center people will be gathering to set a world record. At 12:12pm on 12/12/12 they are hoping to have a world record, recorded by Recordsetter, for the most people singing Jingle Bells while actually Jingling bells.

Bourbon – Made In Albany

Jake Thomas — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:01:07 +0000

Tennessee is the bourbon capital of the world, but Albany is now a destination for bourbon lovers all over the country and right here at home!Albany Distillery has just released a photo of their Ironweed Bourbon label on their Facebook page. Bourbon is my favorite whiskey, and I am going to be getting a bottle [...]

House Destroyed by Fire, Family Left with Nothing but a Bill for the Water

Darcy — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:47:01 +0000

It’s a horrible thing to have to lose your home, regardless of the circumstance, especially at this time of year. But could you imagine being charged for the efforts to save your home? A couple here in the Albany Area are facing just that situation. Monday was a horrible day for Eagle Mills homeowner Mike [...]